SIMS FOUNDATION 2018 - PROGRAM & AUCTION CATALOGUE
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P R O G R A M & A U C T I O N C ATA L O G U E
S I M S F O U N D AT I O N 2 0 1 8
LIVE AUCTION
LOT LUXURY THREE NIGHT HOLIDAY FOR TWO
1 AT LIZARD ISLAND RESORT
Lizard Island would like to welcome you to the
magical Great Barrier Reef and to the luxurious
facilities of the resort. Lizard Island is an indulgent
retreat offering sensational diving, snorkelling
right off the beach and superb dining set amongst
pristine white sands and clear blue waters.
This incredible prize includes three nights
accommodation in an Oceanview Villa, gourmet
meals, non-alcoholic beverages, a fine selection
of wine, beer, basic spirits and Champagne,
in-room mini bar as well as deluxe picnic hampers
for private beach outings. Enjoy the use of
motorised dinghies, stand-up paddle boards and
clearview kayaks. Plus return scheduled East Air
flights between Cairns and Lizard Island.
Valid until 30 June 2019.
Full terms and conditions page 22.
Kindly donated by Delaware North
Companies Parks & Resorts.
Valued at $9000.
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LIVE AUCTION
LOT ‘PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN XVII’, 1920
2 BY HENRI MATISSE
Black and white etching from Matisse’s ‘Cinquante
Dessins’ portfolio. Signed in the plate, from a limited
edition of 1,000. This piece is almost a century old, and in
pristine condition. The portfolio, containing 50 portraits
of women was a study of the female form and spirit.
Henri Matisse was a French artist, known for both his use
of colour and his fluid and original draughtsmanship.
Kindly donated by Chase Gallery.
Valued at $6000.
LOT PREMIUM ANNUAL GOLF MEMBERSHIP AT CYPRESS LAKES
3 GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, PLUS A CALLAWAY ROGUE DRIVER
Here’s to the Good Life! Play unlimited rounds, 7 days a
week. Bring a friend anytime after 2pm and they can play
for free in the same cart. Membership includes $350 free
credit on food and beverage; golf club storage and cleaning
of member’s clubs; 7 day access to Club facilities (lounge,
pool, gym, and tennis courts); exclusive invitations to
social and member’s only special events; 50% concession
Be a winner and celebrate your for applicant U18, spouse or immediate family member
new Membership with a new (in addition to at least one full membership per family).
Callaway Rogue Driver!
The 18 hole championship golf course is ranked among the
Kindly donated by Power Golf,
premium retailer of top golf equipment,
top 100 in Australia and the best in the Hunter Valley. It
and leading American global sporting offers stunning views of vineyards and Brokenback mountain.
goods company, Callaway. The layout boasts dramatic fairway shapes, elevation
Valued at $720. changes and superb greens. Valid until 30 July 2019.
Kindly donated by Cypress Lakes Golf & Country Club,
Hunter Valley. Valued at $3500.
Total prize value for Membership and Driver of $4250.
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LIVE AUCTION
LOT EXPERIENCE A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME VOYAGE
4 WITH AURORA EXPEDITIONS
This fabulous prize is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
for two people with Aurora Expeditions on their
new state-of-the-art purpose-built expedition
vessel, the Greg Mortimer.
Aurora Expeditions is offering a choice between
three voyages, each of them valued at $20,000.
The winning bidder will choose between
experiencing the northern realms on an Arctic
voyage where polar bear sightings will quicken your
pulse; discovering the wonders of the Antarctica
Peninsula and its bustling wildlife, on an Antarctic
expedition; or joining one of Aurora Expeditions’
new Americas Voyage with itineraries from the
majestic beauty of Torres del Paine National Park
to the music filled streets of Cuba.
This is an enviable opportunity to tailor your
experience and see the world the Aurora way!
The MV Greg Mortimer launches in October 2019.
Bookings are required prior to Friday 29 March
2019. Full terms and conditions page 22.
Kindly donated by Aurora Expeditions.
Valued at $20,000.
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LIVE AUCTION
LOT VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY –
5 4 NIGHT NORTHERN YASAWA ISLANDS CRUISE
Join Captain Cook Cruises for voyages of discovery
across turquoise waters to unspoilt islands where
the cool shade of swaying palms fan over white
sand. Meet Fijians in traditional villages, explore
their culture and swim in warm crystal clear water
over coral reefs teaming with life all from your
floating resort, MV Reef Endeavour.
We offer day cruises aboard sailing ships to our coral
atoll, Tivua, daily and extraordinary 3, 4 or 7 night
voyages aboard our mini cruise ship Reef Endeavour,
cruising Tuesdays and Saturdays to the Mamanuca,
Yasawa and remote northern Fiji Islands.
Cruising over a sparkling sea through the dramatic
archipelago of the Yasawas, you’ll discover a new
island, village and coral reef daily. The 4 night cruise
for two adults in a B Ocean stateroom visits Naviti
and the Northern Yasawa including the famous
Sawa-i-lau ‘Blue Lagoon’ limestone lagoon and
caves. Valid for travel until 31 December 2019,
cruise departs Tuesday 1pm and returns Saturday
9am. Full terms and conditions page 22.
Kindly donated by Captain Cook Cruises.
Valued at $5580.
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LIVE AUCTION
LOT ‘OFFSHORE AERIAL VIEW – BLUE’
6 BY RALPH KERLE
Signed original print 3/50 on Canson Edition
Etching Rag 310gsm, mounted and framed.
Internationally award-winning Ralph Kerle’s Art
is centred on Sydney’s middle harbour. His work
is a series of original photographic prints that
capture moments in time when nature coalesces
into visual abstraction on the surface of the water.
The images are not photo-shopped or artificially
created. They are images that nature has created
and exist in reality. They are designed as peaceful
meditations on the way we engage with the
environment in which we live and how we think,
see and communicate our sense of ‘being’ in it.
Kindly donated by Ralph Kerle. Size 97.3 x 120cm, including white border. Mounted
Valued at $3000. and framed using 30cm white Italianate polished wood.
SIMS GOES BIG AND THE WORLD IS GETTING HOT!
As the marine world changes, SIMS capacity and facilities need to change with it. The coast of NSW is
a hotspot for ocean warming, and as our coasts warm they are getting ‘tropicalised’. This means that
organisms, such as corals, kelp and fishes, are moving south. It is critical for SIMS to have the facilities
that allow us to understand (for example) these changes in distribution and their consequences. This
means increasing the size of our indoor and outdoor ‘mesocosms’ (a technical term for ‘big tanks’) and
our ability to control the environment parameters – such as water temperature – in those tanks. SIMS
at present has first-class aquatic research systems, but only at the
scale of tanks that were designed to study smaller organisms.
But now we need to scale up and go big. It is increasingly important
to understand how the foundational species of our ecosystems –
large habitat forming organisms such as corals or kelp, or larger
fish (including sharks) – react to ongoing environmental change.
We have the capability to pump water up to 1.3 million litres a day,
about an Olympic swimming pool worth, so now it is time for that
water to have a place to go.
To do that we will buy and install larger tanks and the environmental control systems that will go with
them. We ask you to contribute to the building of that facility. Moreover, there are government grants
that are targeted to directly support this kind of infrastructure development, and the funds raised tonight
will also be used as matching funds towards a grant to make the facilities truly big!
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SILENT AUCTION
LOT AUSTRALIAN GEOGRAPHIC
1 PRIZE PACK
Celebrate Australia’s rich cultural heritage, amazing landscapes
and unique wildlife. The pack includes three stunning Australian
Geographic books. Australia in 100 places – This 432 page book
explores Australia’s sunburnt heart to its battered shorelines,
and loftiest peaks to its deepest gorges and life-giving rivers.
A Portrait of Australia – A special anniversary book, which
collates remarkable stories and paints an authentic portrait
of Australia over a generation. Australia Gone Wild – This 224
page, richly illustrated volume, presents the very best wildlife
and nature stories from 30 years of Australian Geographic.
Kindly donated by Australian Geographic.
Valued at $180. Opening bid $120.
LOT WAYWARD BREWERY TOUR FOR
2 SIX PEOPLE, HAT & GLASSES
Enjoy a Wayward Brewery Tour for six people plus receive a
growler hat and glasses!
Learn how beer is made on a guided tour of the Wayward
production brewery. See, touch and taste the grain and hops
that go into the entire brewing process. The tour will be
accompanied by a guided tasting. It’s your chance to learn
about our local craft while you enjoy the delicious result!
Kindly donated by Wayward Brewery.
Valued at $245. Opening bid $130.
LOT TAMBURLAINE ‘PRIVATE CELLAR’
3 WINE PACK
Multi-award winning 5-star Hunter Valley winery and Australia’s
largest producer of organic wines.
A 6-pack of 2002 reds from Tamburlaine Winemaker’s
‘Private Cellar’ stock. Includes two bottles of 2002 Orange
Reserve Merlot, 2002 Orange Reserve Syrah and 2002
Orange Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon presented in a bespoke
wooden display box carrying the Tamburlaine logo with tasting
and decanting notes.
Kindly donated by Tamburlaine Wines.
Valued at $480. Opening bid $250.
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SILENT AUCTION
LOT A PERSONAL CELLAR AUDIT
4 PLUS A $250 VOUCHER
The Local Drop will send their wine team to check the
health of wine in your cellar. Our sommelier will spend time
understanding what type of collection you are trying to build
and make recommendations – what to drink now, and what
wines are going to improve. Plus receive a $250 voucher from
The Local Drop. Don’t have a cellar but looking to start one?
Based on what you love to drink we will write a personal
wine list that will start building an incredible collection.
The Local Drop was built to provide an exclusive wine service
to people that trusted us.
Kindly donated by The Local Drop.
Valued at $750. Opening bid $300.
LOT SALVADOR DALI
5 ‘PEGASUS’, 1983
Colour lithograph from Dali’s ‘Les Chevaux de Dali’ portfolio.
Dali returned time and again to the horse theme throughout
his long career. It’s beauty of line and form, and its natural
symbolism of raw animal power and elegance were natural
attractions for him. Fully aware of the symbiotic relationship
of the horse to man and its enormous contribution to
human culture in terms of mobility and productivity, Dali
considered this unique animal a perfect launching point for
his prodigious imagination.
Kindly provided by Chase Gallery.
Valued at $4800. Opening bid $2400.
LOT PABLO PICASSO
6 ‘MATERNITY IN ORANGE’, 1955
Colour pochoir from Picasso’s ‘Venti Pochoirs Originali’
series. Picasso personally oversaw the publication of this
very rare portfolio of pochoirs after some of his most famous
paintings. A retrospective of sorts, spanning the length of
Picasso’s varied and illustrious career, each of the styles
Picasso either mastered or popularised is represented in this
compilation and there are excellent examples of works from
his ‘Blue’, ‘Rose’, ‘Cubist’ and ‘Surrealism’ Periods. Fine
detailing and strong primary colours are the common stylistic
traits prevalent in each of the works in this series.
Kindly provided by Chase Gallery.
Valued at $6000. Opening bid $3000.
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SILENT AUCTION
LOT MARC CHAGALL
7 ‘NAOMI’, 1960
Colour lithograph from Chagall’s ‘Drawings for the Bible’
portfolio. The portfolio takes inspiration from the twelve
books of the Bible – beginning with the Creation, continuing
with Abraham and his descendants and concluding with
images depicting the later prophets. Chagall was renowned
for his artistic celebration of romance and depictions of
mystical worlds of lovers, musicians and artists. Strong and
often bright colours portray the world with a dreamlike,
non-realistic simplicity.
Kindly provided by Chase Gallery.
Valued at $5000. Opening bid $2400.
LOT JOAN MIRO
8 ‘LITHOGRAPHE II (PLATE II)’, 1975
Colour lithograph from Miro’s ‘Lithographe II’ portfolio.
Regarded as one of the most influential 20th century artists,
Miro’s work continues to be among the more desirable with
fine art collectors. Each piece in this portfolio maintains
Miro’s tradition of visual symbolic language; conjuring
primary colours and form transformations that stir each
viewer differently.
Kindly provided by Chase Gallery.
Valued at $2500. Opening bid $1300.
LOT PABLO PICASSO
9 ‘CIRCUS COURT’, 1954
Colour lithograph from Picasso’s ‘Human Comedy’ series.
In the ‘Human Comedy’, Picasso depicts himself as the
circus leader, the king, the painter and the adored clown.
The series was an exploration of the dichotomies of man/
woman, self/other, and vitality/mortality. What unfolds is
the artist’s struggle not only with the impossibility of
representing the model on canvas, but also with the
inevitability of his own death. Dated in the plate.
Kindly provided by Chase Gallery.
Valued at $4000. Opening bid $2000.
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SILENT AUCTION
LOT SALVADOR DALI
10 ‘THE BLACK CHERUB’, 1963
Colour woodblock engraving from Dali’s ‘Divine Comedy’
suite. The suite contains incredible imagery ranging from the
grotesque to the sublime as our artist follows Dante from the
deepest circles of Hell, up the mountain of Purgatory, and
into heavenly Paradise. Dali himself thought this suite to be
one of the most important of his career and it is considered
by many today to be his most incredible and notable work.
Kindly provided by Chase Gallery.
Valued at $3800. Opening bid $1900.
LOT DINOSNORE MUSEUM
11 SLEEPOVER
What roars when it snores? A dinosaur of course! Experience
a night to remember surrounded by our prehistoric friends
at the Australian Museum, including dinner, activities, a
sleepover in the Dinosaurs gallery and then stay for a breakfast
of dino bones. Valid for 1 adult and 2 children (over 5 years)
until 31 December 2019.
Kindly donated by the Australian Museum.
Valued at $450. Opening bid $350.
LOT BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR
12 OF SIMS FOR 10-12 PEOPLE
Curious about marine science? Why not get a group together
and go behind the scenes at SIMS. A SIMS marine scientist
will provide a glimpse into our incredible marine world; the
challenges it faces, and how our researchers are working
to improve the health of our iconic waterways. Tour the
facilities and observe marine research in action; visit our new
SIMS Discovery Centre, experience a ‘virtual’ dive through
a magnificent kelp forest. Enjoy light refreshments on our
balcony. Duration 2-2.5 hours.
Kindly donated by SIMS.
Value priceless. Opening bid $400.
11SILENT AUCTION
LOT NAOMI HAMILTON, 2 HOUR
13 FAMILY STUDIO PHOTO PACKAGE
The package includes a personal photographic consultation
and a photo shoot in studio for 30 minutes to 2 hours
depending on your needs. Plus 8 x 12” retouched
enlargements and editing of images prior to your viewing.
Valid for 6 months after 18 October 2018.
Kindly donated by Naomi Hamilton Photography.
Valued at $320. Opening bid $90.
LOT NAOMI HAMILTON, FAMILY WITH
14 PETS STUDIO PHOTO PACKAGE
The package includes a personal photographic consultation
and a photo shoot in studio for 30 minutes to 2 hours
depending on your needs. Plus 8 x 12” retouched
enlargements and editing of images prior to your viewing.
Valid for 6 months after 18 October 2018.
Kindly donated by Naomi Hamilton Photography.
Valued at $350. Opening bid $100.
LOT NAOMI HAMILTON, 3 GENERATIONS
15 STUDIO PHOTO PACKAGE
The package includes a personal photographic consultation
and a photo shoot in studio for 30 minutes to 2 hours
depending on your needs. Plus 8 x 12” retouched
enlargements and editing of images prior to your viewing.
Valid for 6 months after 18 October 2018.
Kindly donated by Naomi Hamilton Photography.
Valued at $380. Opening bid $120.
12SILENT AUCTION
LOT BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR
16 OF CHANNEL 7
This unique opportunity is for two to three people. Helen
Wellings, Senior Reporter, Seven National News, will take you
on an exclusive tour of the Martin Place studios, control room,
editing booths, and News programs.
Watch Sunrise and The Morning Show being broadcast live
from the studio with special guests, music segments, cooking
demonstrations, news updates and interview link-ups.
Observe how it all works and meet the TV stars and experts
who put the programs together. Valid until 28 February 2019.
Kindly donated by Helen Wellings and Channel 7.
Valued at $2500. Opening bid $700.
LOT LA BOHÈME CABERNET AND
17 FRIEND – 2 DOUBLE MAGNUMS
This prize includes two double Magnum’s of La Bohème
Cabernet and Friend 2016. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon
87%, Sangiovese 13% from the Yarra Valley region in Victoria.
A potent and complex on the nose with spicy notes that
mingle with aromas of blackcurrant and balsamic nuances.
The palate tastes of cherries, plums, liquorice and rosemary.
Mouth filling and elegant with lots of plumpness and texture.
The oak perfectly fused in leaf, wild herbs and ripe fruit.
Kindly donated by Winestar.
Valued at $400. Opening bid $250.
LOT SCIENTIST FOR A DAY – OYSTER
18 ADVENTURE IN TOWRA POINT
Join the Sydney Harbour Research Program team investigating
remnant Sydney Rock oyster reefs in the beautiful Towra Point
in Botany Bay. Visit the diverse wetland complex of Towra
Point Aquatic Reserve, including mangrove forests, shallow
subtidal seagrass beds, mudflats and remnant oyster reeds that
are teaming with migratory birds such as the royal spoonbill or
a Pacific golden plover. Snorkel to assist researchers with their
surveys. Help measure oyster growth or collect sediments for
chemical analysis. Stop at the St George Sailing Club for lunch
before heading for home. Full terms and conditions page 22.
Kindly donated by the University of Sydney and SIMS.
Value priceless. Opening bid $350.
13SILENT AUCTION
LOT SCIENTIST FOR A DAY –
19 LIVING SEAWALLS
In Sydney Harbour, over 50% of the shoreline has been modified
by artificial structures. The Living Seawalls team at SIMS are
exploring opportunities for ecological improvement of seawalls
by retrofitting them with tiles that enhance native biodiversity.
The tiles, which are produced from 3D-printed molds, mimic
natural habitat features and have been specially engineered to
withstand local wave climates. Help us assess the biodiversity
benefits of this work, conduct fieldwork, scale a seawall with
SIMS scientists, assist with species counts, and snorkel with the
fish assemblages. Full terms and conditions page 22.
Kindly donated by SIMS.
Value priceless. Opening bid $350.
LOT STUNNING CONFERENCE FACILITY
20 OVERLOOKING SYDNEY HARBOUR
This is a unique opportunity for your next conference or
offsite meeting. Enjoy a state of the art conference facility
for up to 30 people for a day with modern facilities and
audio visual equipment.
Conference facility is subject to availability at time of booking and
is available between 9am-5pm. Facility is unavailable between
Christmas and New Year or at any other time when SIMS is closed.
Valid until September 2019.
Kindly donated by SIMS.
Valued at $1500. Opening bid $500.
LOT VIP SUMATRAN TIGER JEEP FEED
21 EXPERIENCE FOR 8 PEOPLE
This awesome prize includes a VIP Sumatran Tiger Jeep Feed
Experience at Taronga Zoo for 8 people. There are only
400 Sumatran Tigers left in the wild, and this is a once in a
lifetime chance to get up close and personal to these amazing
animals. You will enjoy access to Tiger Trek before the Zoo
opens to see our Tigers at feeding time and learn about life
as a Tiger. After the experience is complete, you will have
the opportunity to explore the rest of the Zoo at your leisure.
Valid until 1 November 2019. Full terms and conditions page 22.
Kindly donated by Taronga Conservation Society.
Valued at over $800. Opening bid $500.
14SILENT AUCTION
LOT HANDMADE NECKLACE
22 BY LUONE
An exquisite one-off handmade necklace, made with
howlite beads, freshwater pearls and sterling silver.
Luone is an Australian jewellery label, which boasts
handcrafted collections imbuing elegance and timeless
design. Luone is passionate about simple but beautiful
pieces for women who love, wear and appreciate jewellery
with the bespoke element.
Kindly donated by Angela Catterns.
Valued at $1000. Opening bid $600.
LOT ‘BLUE HAZE’ ORIGINAL PAINTING
23 BY ROBYN COLLIER
Artist, Robyn Collier is well known as a prominent Australian
wilderness landscape and seascape painter of contemporary
realism who started painting in the early 1970s. Collier’s work
explores the environment from which she has learned through
the observation of nature and constant hard work – being a self
realised artist. Having spent many years painting en plein air
she graduated to studio work and subjects requiring more time
and reference while still retaining the alla prima technique.
‘Blue Haze’ is 46 x 66cm.
Kindly donated by Robyn Collier.
Valued at $3500. Opening bid $1500.
LOT FRAMED ORIGINAL PAINTING
24 BY VALERIE TAYLOR
A collector’s item, this unique original watercolour
painting, ‘Nautilus Pompilius’, is by renowned underwater
cinematographer and photographer Valerie Taylor AM.
Signed and beautifully framed ready to hang.
Kindly donated by SIMS Ambassador Valerie Taylor.
Valued at $2000. Opening bid $800.
15SILENT AUCTION
LOT ‘WATER BABY’ FRAMED
25 PRINT BY VALERIE TAYLOR
From a series of signed limited edition prints created
by Valerie Taylor as illustrations for a children’s book.
This print is framed and ready to display.
Valerie Taylor AM is a world famous Australian shark expert
who, together with her late husband, Ron, has been
acclaimed internationally for her services to conservation
and the environment and as an advocate for the protection
and preservation of marine wildlife and habitats. She is a
renowned underwater cinematographer and photographer.
Situated in the very heart of the Hunter Valley Wine Country, The Vintage is Australia’s finest
Kindly donated by Valerie Taylor.
uxury golf, spa and conference resort. Boasting a Greg Norman-designed 18 hole golf course, The
Vintage is also home to an award winning restaurant, luxury hotel, destination spa & some of the
Valued at $600. Opening bid $300.
most spectacular views you will experience in the Hunter Valley.
We look forward to welcoming you at The Vintage!
LOT 4 TICKETS PLUS A PRIVATE FISH
26 FEEDING EXPERIENCE
Get closer than ever to the action with a behind-the-scenes
and private fish feeding experience for four at SEA LIFE,
Sydney Aquarium! Get up close to our incredible creatures
of the sea, help our staff with their daily fish feeding, ask our
knowledgeable, fun and friendly tour guides all of your fishy
questions, discover how we maintain healthy habitats in our
colourful and mesmerising aquarium exhibits. We have no
doubt that you’ll be wowed by an exclusive behind-the-scenes
view of SEA LIFE Sydney’s exhibits.
Kindly donated by SEA LIFE, Sydney Aquarium.
Valued at $228. Opening bid $150.
LOT EXPERIENCE GOLF AT THE
27 VINTAGE AT CHATEAU ELAN
This prize includes 4 x 18 holes of golf at The Vintage at
Chateau Elan, midweek with shared carts and range balls.
Enjoy the Hunter Valley, take in the serenity and leave feeling
Gift Voucher like a golf pro! The Vintage Golf Club features an 18 hole
Greg Norman designed golf course, which has been ranked
among the best in Australia. The 18 hole course measures
6,242 meters with a par of 71 and is one of the only Greg
Norman designed public access golf courses in the Hunter
Valley and NSW. Full terms and conditions page 22.
Kindly donated by TheVintage at Chateau Elan.
Valued at $420. Opening bid $200.
16SILENT AUCTION
LOT OPENING NIGHT INVITATION &
28 MUSEUM EXPERIENCE PACK
This prize includes an invitation for 2 to the opening night
launch of a new exhibition ‘On Sharks & Humanity’ to be held
at the Australian National Maritime Museum on 31 October
2018. The acclaimed international art exhibition features works
by more than 30 artists from around the world – all united by
the need to protect sharks. A money can’t buy experience!
You will also receive one complimentary Big Ticket family day
pass to all the Museum’s exhibits and vessels. Plus a signed
copy of Director James Cameron’s ‘Exploring the Deep’.
Full terms and conditions page 22.
Kindly donated by Australian National Maritime Museum.
Valued at $350. Opening bid $200.
LOT LAKES EDGE BOATHOUSE –
29 TWO NIGHT ESCAPE
Absolute waterfront holiday accommodation! The perfect
place to unwind and enjoy the views of picturesque Lake
Macquarie. Only one hours drive from Wahroonga you’ll love
this secluded, self-contained Boathouse just one metre from
the water’s edge. Ideal for two to enjoy a couple of peaceful
days and quiet evenings on the deck with a glass of wine
watching a tranquil sunset and the pelicans float by!
Subject to availability; offer valid until 30 October 2019;
excludes December 2018 and January 2019 plus school
and public holidays.
Kindly donated by Lakes Edge Cottage.
Valued at $400. Opening bid $200.
LOT ‘CHAGOS’ LIMITED EDITION
30 PRINT BY JAIMEE PAUL
‘Chagos’ is a limited edition print of 10/15; signed, stamped
and numbered; 23 x 23cm; framed in black ready to hang.
Sydney-based New Zealand artist, Jaimee Paul created the
original painting for the exhibition ‘NinetyFive Percent’ which
raised awareness in the community for ocean change.
Jaimee Paul was awarded the Royal Doulton and UNSW Art &
Design Award in 2014. Her artworks and commissioned pieces
are hung in private collections worldwide.
Kindly donated by Jaimee Paul.
Valued at $145. Opening bid $80.
17SILENT AUCTION
LOT OIL PAINTING OF SYDNEY
31 HARBOUR BY JANE BENNETT
“‘Charlotte’ arriving at Jeffrey St Wharf Kirribilli 2” 2018,
oil on canvas, 61 x 91cm, by Jane Bennett. As well as showing
an iconic view of Sydney Harbour, the Bridge and the
Opera House, this canvas includes the ‘Charlotte’, one of
the historic First Fleet class ferries. Jane Bennett is renowned
for her paintings of the maritime heritage of Sydney Harbour.
She has held 46 solo exhibitions and won over 200 art prizes.
In 2004 Jane was awarded the inaugural Sydney Harbour
Week Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement.
Kindly donated by Jane Bennett.
Valued at $6600. Opening bid $3000.
LOT THE CONCOURSE, CHATSWOOD
32 ‘UPSTAGE’ MEMBERSHIP
This voucher entitles the recipient to an annual UPSTAGE
Membership at The Concourse, Chatswood. It includes
2 complimentary tickets to a show of your choice at The
Concourse (subject to availability), 2 complimentary drink
vouchers, 3 discounted parking vouchers (each worth $5) and
invitations to exclusive members-only events. The Concourse
is the cultural home of the North Shore and is one of Sydney’s
leading entertainment venues, home to a dynamic range of
live arts, theatre, music, dance and entertainment.
Kindly donated by The Concourse, Chatswood.
Valued at $50 for UPSTAGE Membership and can save the
recipient $124.95 in one visit. Opening bid $50.
LOT FISH COLLECTION PRIVATE TOUR
33 & FAMILY PASS TO ‘WHALES’
Join one of the Museum’s ichthyologists on a special private
behind-the-scenes tour for eight people through the amazing
Fish Collection at the Australian Museum. The largest in
Australia, it contains the fourth most important type collection
in the world and is used extensively by researchers. The oldest
specimen was collected in 1858 (pictured). See specimens
such as the unusual Goblin Shark, first described in 1898
(a 3.84m male was captured off Sydney in 1983). This is an
ideal family activity and the prize also includes two family passes
to the new ‘Whales’ exhibition at the Australian Museum.
The oldest fish in the AM Collection, Orangeblotch Surgeonfish,
Acanthurus olivaceus. Old specimen jars containing fish type
Kindly donated by the Australian Museum.
specimens. Photos: Carl Bento. © Australian Museum Value priceless. Opening bid $350.
18SILENT AUCTION
LOT 18 HOLES AT CYPRESS LAKES
34 GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Enjoy 18 holes at Cypress Lakes Golf & Country Club in
the Hunter Valley. This great prize is for four people and
includes carts. A public golf course open to all offering
daily rounds through to full annual membership. Our Pro,
Scott Cubis, removes all anxiety for those new to the game
and challenges players at the pinnacle level of the game.
The 18 hole championship golf course ranked among the top
100 in Australia and the best in the Hunter Valley thanks to
it’s pristine fairways, manicured greens and unique layout.
Valid until 30 July 2019.
Kindly donated by Cypress Lakes Golf & Country Club.
Valued at $480. Opening bid $250.
LOT ‘JAMES CRAIG’ TALL SHIP
35 SAILING ADVENTURE FOR TWO
Enjoy a great day out for two people on the ‘James Craig’ –
a 19th century barque restored by the Sydney Heritage Fleet
between 1981 and 1997. This unique experience will show
you what it was really like to sail a tall ship. Valid until
31 August 2021.
Kindly donated by Sydney Heritage Fleet.
Valued at $300. Opening bid $140.
LOT TWO A RESERVE TICKETS TO
36 ‘THE ILLUSIONISTS’
This prize includes two A Reserve tickets to ‘The Illusionists’
at the Sydney Opera House. Trickery, invention and illusion.
Daredevil antics, deduction and tomfoolery. Don’t miss this
unforgettable show packed with magical mastery, making its
triumphant return to the Sydney Opera House.
These tickets are for 21 December 2018 at 7pm. Please
redeem the voucher by Friday 17 November 2018.
Kindly donated by Sydney Opera House.
Valued at $190. Opening bid $100.
19SILENT AUCTION
LOT TWO NIGHT ESCAPE AT
37 SCOTTS HEAD
This is an ideal holiday destination for four people, it has a
separate children’s area with second TV/DVD and extras
available to support families with a disabled member (on
request). It’s only a 5-minute walk down to the beach and you
can enjoy a BBQ on the veranda with amazing ocean views
and cool breeze. Great facilities include wireless internet
and Netflix, all linen provided, fenced garden, pet friendly,
outside shower, air conditioning and heating. Subject to
availability. Offer valid until 30 October 2019.
Kindly donated by Jacqui Culver and Peter Bainbridge.
Valued at $360. Opening bid $200.
LOT CABERNET SAUVIGNON, VIRGIN
38 OLIVE OIL & DECANTER GIFT SET
Enjoy a Magnum of Primo Estate Joseph Moda Cabernet
Sauvignon Merlot 2015 – Listed in the Langton’s classification
of fine wines, first produced in 1987, and inspired by the
Amarone wines of Valpolicella in northern Italy.
Plus 2018 Joseph First Run Extra Virgin Olive Oil – The Australian
gourmet icon is the very first run of oil from the season harvest.
And a Villeroy and Boch Purismo Red Wine Decanter –
Exquisitely designed for everyday use and festive occasions.
Kindly donated by Alec Brennan.
Valued at $250. Opening bid $150.
20S I L E N T AU CT I O N S P EC I A L F E AT U R E
LOT 5 INCREDIBLE SHARK TAGGING PRIZES!
39 ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY
Fascinated by what you’ve learnt tonight from
our shark experts. Get ready for your own
amazing experience ...
Five very unique prizes offering an exciting
opportunity to join Dr Vic Peddemors and Dr Amy
Smoothey for a summers evening on the harbour to
observe the awe inspiring shark tagging in action.
Each prize is for two people who will shadow Vic
and Amy as they lay the set-lines early evening, head
over to Watsons Bay for a spot of dinner, before
returning to check the lines, and acoustically tag
the magnificent bull sharks. Priceless!
T&C: Scheduling is weather dependent; valid for two
adults; the winner must be available for a Wednesday or
Thursday night between January 9th and February 6th
2019 which are the optimum times for bull shark tagging,
though still no guarantee there will be sharks!
Value priceless. Opening bid $1200.
The top 5 bids will each receive a prize.
21ADDITIONAL PRIZE TERMS & CONDITIONS
LIVE AUCTION LOT 1. LUXURY THREE NIGHT HOLIDAY FOR TWO AT LIZARD ISLAND RESORT
Your booking is for two (2) people only and is not transferable, available for sale or redeemable for cash. Prize must be redeemed
within the validity period or prize will be forfeited. Prize is subject to availability and cannot be redeemed over the following
block out dates: 28 January – 10 February 2019 (inclusive), 9 April – 11 April 2019. Further block out dates may apply. Any
additional incidental charges are at your expense and should be settled prior to departure. Additional charges apply for cellar
wine list, premium spirits and private dining arrangements. Standard Amendment & Cancellation fees apply. Transport to/from
Cairns is NOT included but return flights from Cairns to Lizard Island are included.
LIVE AUCTION LOT 4. EXPERIENCE A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME VOYAGE WITH AURORA EXPEDITIONS
Prize is for two persons. Total value is AUD $20,000. The MV Greg Mortimer launches in October 2019, so all prize options
will be for voyages after that date subject to availability and category of stateroom may vary contingent upon voyage selected.
The prizewinner must book the berths on the MV Greg Mortimer prior to Friday 29 March 2019 or the prize will expire.
LIVE AUCTION LOT 5. VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY – 4 NIGHT NORTHERN YASAWA ISLANDS CRUISE
Cruise Certificates are open dated and not available on special event cruises. To book your preferred cruise departure please
contact your local Captain Cook Cruises reservations office and quote your Reservation Number as it appears on this certificate
(please book early to avoid disappointment). Cruises may be extended to a 7 night cruise at the best available rate at time of
booking for additional nights. Tickets will be issued upon return of this original certificate to Captain Cook Cruises. Photo ID
is required to cruise. Arrangements and expenses for travel to and from the ship, activities or services not normally included in
the cruise fare and fuel surcharges are your own responsibility. Cruise certificates are non-transferable and cannot be used in
conjunction with any other special offer. If a certificate is lost prior to its expiry there is a reissue administration fee of $50 which
is non-refundable. All bookings are subject to the terms and conditions of the Passenger Cruise Contract and/or Conditions
of Carriage. Unused or expired cruise certificates cannot be extended, refunded, exchanged or redeemed for cash.
SILENT AUCTION LOT 18. SCIENTIST FOR A DAY – OYSTER ADVENTURE IN TOWRA POINT
Prize is for 2 adults (not suitable for children). Available on weekdays only. Valid until February 2019.
SILENT AUCTION LOT 19. SCIENTIST FOR A DAY – LIVING SEAWALLS
Prize is for 2 adults (not suitable for children). Field work scheduling is always dependent on conditions.
SILENT AUCTION LOT 21. VIP SUMATRAN TIGER JEEP FEED EXPERIENCE FOR 8 PEOPLE
This experience is restricted to a maximum of 8 people and is only available at 9.15am from Monday to Friday (excluding public
holidays). All tours and experiences are subject to availability and the inclusions of each tour/experience will be at the discretion
of the keeper. Bookings must be made at least 14 days in advance. Not redeemable with any other offer and non-transferable or
refundable. Zoo admission and jeep feed experience must be redeemed on the same day. Valid until 1 November 2019.
SILENT AUCTION LOT 27. EXPERIENCE GOLF AT THE VINTAGE AT CHATEAU ELAN
This voucher cannot be redeemed for cash. Subject to availability. Appropriate golf attire required. Valid until 26 July 2019.
SILENT AUCTION LOT 28. OPENING NIGHT INVITATION & MUSEUM EXPERIENCE PACK
Invitation to the ‘On Sharks & Humanity’ launch event is for 2 adults and is not transferable. Complimentary Museum Big
ticket type: Family – admits 2 adults & up to 3 children (aged 4 to 15). This complimentary pass is not transferable to another
ticket/programme/workshop priced separately and is not exchangeable for cash. Original complimentary pass must be handed
in at the tickets desk.
Photo: Fiona Ayerst
22RAFFLE TICKETS ARE
2 FOR $50 OR 5 FOR $100.
The raffle will be drawn on the night.
FIRST PRIZE – Total value $870
Wine, dine and shop your way around
Sydney – North Bondi Fish, Manta,
Ripples, The Tilbury Hotel, Public
Dining Room and Merrigal Gifts
Located a few short steps from the sand and surf,
North Bondi Fish is Bondi at its best. The casual,
relaxed space personifies beach-side chic and is the
perfect spot for lunch or dinner. Valued at $200.
Manta Restaurant and Bar, located on
Woolloomooloo Wharf, has firmly cemented itself
as one of Sydney’s iconic restaurants. Enjoy a unique
dining experience with a great view. Valued at $150.
Ripples Chowder Bay – Modern Australian dining
in a historic waterfront setting. Valued at $150.
From classic cocktails and fine wines in The Tilbury
Bar to steak on the grill and delicate flavours in the
restaurant, The Tilbury has something for everyone.
Valued at $150.
Public Dining Room – Exceptional food, set on
the shores of Balmoral Beach, with light and fresh
interiors. Fine dining in a modern yet relaxed setting
and excellent service. Valued at $120.
Merrigal Gift Shop has a large stock of cards
and unique gift items including clothes, jewellery,
accessories, cards, bric-a-brac and children’s toys.
It is the ‘go-to’ local store for gift and card buying –
or a special treat for yourself! Valued at $100.
SECOND PRIZE – Total value $700
A dozen bottles of Veuve Clicquot!
Veuve Clicquot is a premium champagne produced in France
since 1772. Celebrate in style with 12 bottles of the best.
THIRD PRIZE – Total value $452
An MV Skincare Pack – 1 x Beauty Shortlist Award
Winners Gift Pack. 1 x Luxury Travel Essentials Pack.
1 x 60min MV Organic Facial with our Resident Facialist.
MV Organic Skincare – With a cult worldwide following, including
Emma Watson, Poppy & Cara Delevingne and Brooke Shields – Sharon
McGlinchey’s passion and knowledge has established MV Skincare as
the global benchmark for organic skincare. MV Skincare is Sydney-based
and the products are handmade with natural oils for every skin type.
23SIMS FOUNDATION 2018 EMERALD DINNER Thursday 18 October 2018 Sergeants Mess, Chowder Bay Rd, Mosman Sydney has long been known as the ‘Emerald City’ for the extraordinary colour of the shallow water along the shoreline of Sydney Harbour and its bays. The deep emerald colour evokes the precious qualities of the emerald gemstone and highlights Sydney Harbour as the jewel in the city’s crown. The Emerald Dinner celebrates and highlights SIMS’ efforts and achievements in research, education and outreach and honours the work of the dedicated scientists who underpin SIMS’ commitment to the understanding, management and enhancement of our marine systems. It also serves to acknowledge our generous supporters who are helping us build SIMS into a world-class marine research institute with global impact. Photo: Fiona Ayerst
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