To our many supporters and music lovers
The Puget Organ is Home! 
Progress Report – May 2009

                 

We are delighted to advise that the Minister for Planning, The Hon. Kristina Keneally MP, has just announced a Grant of $30,000 as part of the NSW Heritage Grants 2009-11 to enable completion of the conservation of the 1890 French Puget Organ.  In addition, we have been granted a further $10,000 “kick-start funding”.  This brings to three the number of Grants, in total $66,250, made available for the conservation of this instrument, recognising its importance and uniqueness in Australian history. It is also a tribute to The Society of the Sacred Heart which has owned and cared for the organ since it was installed in the Convent in Bordeaux in 1890 and subsequently sent to Australia in 1904.
 
We thank our many donors for their continuing support. Organ Recital of the newly restored Puget organ - details to be advised - please check the website for updates.

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The organ builders have almost finished the installation of the Puget Organ in the tribune. We have watched in awe the intricate and detailed work of this skilled builder from Provence, Charles Henry, and his son, Ionathan, working with hardly a break since the containers arrived on 10 January, 2009.
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We will hear our wonderful organ playing in the inaugural re-dedication recital by Professor Michel Colin and Pastór de Lasala. Dates to be announced.
 
We are deeply grateful to all our donors, pipe sponsors, concert attendees and well-wishers all over the world, especially the wonderful and generous Alumnae, parents and friends of Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart and with love to the Religious of The Society of the Sacred Heart whose prayers and encouragement have ensured the success of this long, intricate and costly project.

Ann Henderson
President, The Chapel Society,
Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart,
Rose Bay  Sydney  Australia