Australia ICOMOS E-Mail News No. 325
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An information service provided by the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat
Friday 7 March 2008
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1)  ICOMOS 16th General Assembly, Canada - Coordinating Australian Delegates and 'Quebec Queries'
2)  18th Biennial Pacific History Association Conference, 2008
3)  News from ICCROM
4)  Heritage Victoria Cultural Landscapes Forum
5)  New partner appointed at GML
6)  Oceanic Art Symposium - final date for Registration
7)  Deakin student seeks work experience
8)  Computing heritage at risk
 
Situations Vacant...
9)  National Collections Project Manager - Museums Aotearoa

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 1) ICOMOS 16th General Assembly, Canada - Coordinating Australian Delegates and 'Quebec Queries'

The Australia ICOMOS Executive Committee has asked Timothy Hubbard to coordinate the delegates from Australia who will be attending the 16th General Assembly in Quebec. This is important for several reasons and was a great success at the last GA in Xi'an. It is important for the formal voting for key positions at the highest levels which must take place at the GA, the appointment (if necessary) of delegates to administrative positions during the GA, and for arranging social functions. It will also help with the distribution of last minute information about travel and accommodation. We plan to have another 'Australian Dinner' during the GA. Please contact Timothy Hubbard, preferably by email on timothy@heritagematters.com.au or by phone on (03) 5568 2623 during office hours. It would help if you can indicate if you have submitted an abstract and are already a member of an International Scientific Committee or plan to attend a meeting as an observer at one of the ISCs. We are also interested to know the names of anyone travelling with members. Timothy will also try to answer detailed questions about the GA.
 
Members should watch the GA website at http://www.conferium.com/Clients/icomos/en/02_nouvelles.htm closely for the latest news. Registration, which costs CDN$450 for those members over 30 years and CDN$300 for those 30 years and younger, is not yet open. If you intend to take advantage of the GA discount rates for hotels, you must book through the ICOMOS GA web site when you register. The limited places are likely to fill quickly once registration opens. If you are on the delegates email list you will be notified ASAP that registration has opened.

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2) 18th Biennial Pacific History Association Conference, 2008
 
Ni Sa Bula, Namaste, Noa'ia, Salaam, Te Mauri, Talofa, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Malo e Lelei, Gude, Madainn mhath, Hey and G'day, Halo Olgeta.
 
Members of the association, and all those interested in the history of the Pacific Islands are warmly invited to come to the Conference of the Pacific History Association for a week of intellectual vigour and indulgence. In addition to sun, sea and smiling faces, we offer fire-walking beachcombers, aquatic adventures and sports, an enthralling field trip, fine earth-baked food, and political stability, and we invite you to provide the intellectual interludes, all in an 'Island' atmosphere.
 
Date
The PHA Conference will take place in Suva, Fiji from 8-12 December 2008. It is being organised by PHA members at the University of the South Pacific and the Pacific Theological College.
 
Venue
The venue is the University of the South Pacific and Pacific Theological College, Suva. USP and PTC offer reasonably affordable accommodation and we will advise as soon as possible.
 
Themes and sub themes
Suggestions are invited for streams, workshops, panels, debates, on the tentative general theme: "Who are we and what are we doing here?"
 
Cost
The committee is looking into an all inclusive conference fee that would include conference administration, suitable venue, meals, welcome and cocktails and conference dinner.
 
Registration Fee
For planning purposes, we are attempting to keep the fee to a minimum to approximately FJ$150.00.
 
Planning timetable
The conference secretariat will accept changes to the programme until 1 November 2008.
 
Suggestions for themes, workshops and panels will be accepted until 1 April 2008. At that date the streams will be announced to assist contributors in the preparation of their papers.
 
The programme will be set according to submissions offered before 1 August 2008. Offers of paper abstracts will be accepted subject only to obvious academic considerations until that date. Any offers after 1 August 2008 will be accepted subject to the same considerations, plus there being room in the programme. Intending participants are advised to note that these dates will not be relaxed as the time approaches.
 
Abstracts received after 1 August 2008 may not be printed.
 
We would like to have reasonably reliable indications of intentions to attend by 1 May 2008.
 
Conference Convenors
Morgan Tuimaleali'ifano: tuimalealiifano_m@usp.ac.fj
Kambati Uriam: principal@tangintebu.edu.ki
 
Committee Members
Suva based Committee for information:
Susan Sela, Frank Thomas, Ian Campbell, Christine Weir, Marama Gaston Tauira, Josefa Veramu, Ugra Nand, Sepeti Matararaba, Lalita Sharma, Setoki Qalubau, Elise Huffer, Avelina Rokoduru, Donal McIlraith, Roshni Pratap, Paul Geraghty, Dorothy Brown, Alan Alo.
 
Offshore members: Alaima Talu, Teresia Teaiwa, Max Quanchi, Jenny Bryant-Tokalau, Jacqui Leckie, Agnes Hannan, Ueantabo Mackenzie, Michel Press.
 
A Special Announcement:
Symposium on Pacific Roots: Heritages and Identities
 
In addition, Pacific Specialists will be interested in a Symposium "Pacific Roots, Heritages and Identities. Challenging the Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia Stereotypes".
 
The Symposium will also be held in Fiji at USP and precede PHA Conference.
 
The Symposium will be held from Monday 1st to Friday 5th December.
 
The proud co-hosts are USP and the French Centre for Research and Documentation on Oceania (CREDO) in Marseilles, with support from ANU, and the Universities of French Polynesia and New Caledonia. Structured along archaeology, anthropology, history and linguistics, the symposium brings together some of the world's leading scientists to discourse "Pacific Roots" from the perspectives of their specialised field.
 
Symposium Convenors are Serge Tcherzekoff of French Centre for Research and Documentation on Oceania (CREDO); Daryl Tryon and Chris Ballard of ANU, Paddy Nunn, Paul Geraghty, Ian Campbell and Morgan Tuimaleali'ifano of USP, Sagale Buadromo and Sepeti Matararaba of the Fiji Museum.
 
PHA Conference website will carry updates of both Events. www.pacifichistoryassociation.com
 
Please direct web enquiries to Agnes Hannan: agnes.hannan@jcu.edu.au

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3) News from ICCROM
 
International Course on Conservation of Japanese Paper (JPC 2008)
Applications are now open for the course on 'Conservation of Japanese Paper', to be held in Tokyo, Japan from 8 - 27 September.
Application deadline: 31 March
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/01train_en/announce_en/2008_09jpc2008_en.shtml
 
Management Planning for Cultural Heritage  
Applications are now open for the course on 'Management Planning for Cultural Heritage',   o be held in Shanghai, China from 24 November - 6 December.
Application deadline: 1 June
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/01train_en/announce_en/2008_11ManagSites_en.shtml
 
Heritage news in the media worldwide
A monthly compilation of media articles on heritage topics. Obviously, these all reflect the viewpoints of the authors.
February 2008: http://www.iccrom.org/eng/news_en/2008_en/field_en/02press_en.shtml
 
MoU signed with Sharjah
On 21 February, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of Sharjah and ICCROM was signed by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi, Ruler of Sharjah, and by the Director- General, ICCROM.
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/news_en/2008_en/various_en/02_26MOUSharjah_en.shtml
 
Draft recommendation for the Council of Europe
On 8 February, ICCROM hosted an ECCO meeting to formulate a recommendation on cultural heritage conservation and restoration for the Council of Europe.
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/news_en/2008_en/events_en/02_13meetingECCO_en.shtml
 
Destruction of Namdaemun Gate, Seoul
In the aftermath of the devastating fire on 10 February that has caused immeasurable damage to the Namdaemun Gate in the heart of Seoul, the Director General and staff of ICCROM extend their deepest condolences to the people and government of the Republic of Korea.
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/news_en/2008_en/various_en/02_12fireKOR_en.shtml
 
Asian Academy Newsletter, January 2008
The Asian Academy for Heritage Management is pleased to announce the recent publication of its Newsletter Volume V, Issue 1. With the support of UNESCO and ICCROM, the Asian Academy promotes integrated, multi-disciplinary management of heritage resources, including tangible and intangible.
http://www.unescobkk.org/index.php?id=470
 
Olga Garcia Jimenez
Olga Garcia Jimenez, from Spain, has taken up a two-months internship at ICCROM from February to April.
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/news_en/2008_en/interns_en/02_10internGarcia_en.shtml
 
Angeliki Ioakimopoulou
Angeliki Ioakimopoulou, from Greece, has taken up a one-month fellowship at ICCROM.
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/news_en/2008_en/interns_en/02_10fellowIoakimopoulou_en.shtml
 
Ahmad Mansour
Ahmad Mansour, from Egypt, has begun an ICCROM internship working within the ATH R programme.
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/news_en/2008_en/interns_en/02_10internMansour_en.shtml
 
ICCROM
iccrom@iccrom.org
http://www.iccrom.org

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4) Heritage Victoria Cultural Landscapes Forum
 
The Heritage Council of Victoria, in conjunction with the Yarriambiack Shire Council, is presenting a one day Forum on Friday 18 April. It will address issues related to managing and protecting the cultural landscapes of the Wimmera/Mallee. A Registration Form with program outline will soon be available to download on the Heritage Victoria web site at http://www.heritage.vic.gov.au/. The Forum will be held at the historic picture theatre in Murtoa (Vicroads Map 217 S8) lovingly restored by the people of Murtoa. While the subject matter of the forum has particular relevance to the Wimmera/Mallee, the issues raised and options proffered are pertinent across much of the State. We expect that the Forum will be of interest to councillors, planners, community workers and tourism promoters as well as residents groups and land managers.
 
The morning program includes a series of papers by acknowledged experts on issues affecting the landscape heritage of the Wimmera/Mallee, such as water and changes in agricultural practices. First hand experience of establishing and maintaining an outdoor heritage museum will be shared with the audience. Poster presentations from local groups will complete the morning's program. After an introductory talk in the afternoon there will be workshops offering participants the opportunity to discuss problems of managing change in agriculture, transport concerns, water availability, changing cultural landscapes around towns, and pressures arising from rural population change. A final plenary session will be given by Dr Simon Torok, the CSIRO Atmospheric Research Communication and Marketing Manager, on climate change. A visit to the Murtoa Museum Complex will be included in the day's program. There will also be a full day tour on Saturday 19 April enabling us to see and discuss problems and solutions in the field.
 
NOTE: A special day tour on Sunday, 20th April is planned for ICOMOS members returning to Melbourne from the Forum. We expect to visit significant homesteads and gardens between Horsham and Ballarat and then to visit several significant churches in Ballarat in keeping with the theme of World Monument Day. Please contact the Victorian Representative, Timothy Hubbard on timothy@heritagematters.com.au for details.

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5) New partner appointed at GML
 
Godden Mackay Logan Pty Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of a new partner to the firm. Peter Romey joined Richard Mackay, David Logan and Sheridan Burke in the partnership on March 1, 2008.
 
Peter will be well known to many ICOMOS members as a former Vice President of Australia ICOMOS.
 
Peter has been working in heritage conservation for over 25 years, both as a consultant and in government heritage agencies. At GML he has been responsible for several major conservation projects, including a conservation management plan for the Sydney Harbour Bridge and a heritage impact assessment for the development of the former Carlton United Brewery site. From 1999 to 2006 he was Director, Conservation and Infrastructure at the Port Arthur Historic Site in Tasmania, responsible for the conservation formulation and implementation of conservation programs at Port Arthur, as well as the provision of the visitor infrastructure essential to cater for over 250,000 annual visitors. Peter's previous roles included the planning manager responsible for heritage conservation at the City of Sydney, Senior Heritage Specialist and Acting Deputy Manager at the Heritage Branch, Department of Planning, and as an architect in private practice.

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6) Oceanic Art Symposium - final date for Registration
 
Organised by the Pacific Islands Museums Association (PIMA) and the Vanuatu Cultural Centre (VKS)
 
Port Vila, Vanuatu, 6-8 May 2008
 
Final date for Registration Monday 14 April 2008
 
The first Oceanic Art Symposium on "Oceanic Art Today: Status, Production and Tendencies" provides a space for international art scholars and museum professionals to share new ideas about creative traditions and contemporary arts practice in the Pacific region today. The symposium, organised by PIMA and the VKS in collaboration with the French Embassy in Vanuatu, aims to ensure the safeguarding of intangible creative traditions, the transmission of knowledge and the stimulation of interest amongst young generations of artists to keep contemporary practice alive and evolving. The symposium will include the opportunity for participants to identify opportunities for international and regional interaction with Pacific Islands' museums, artists and creative industries. It will be an opportunity to promote recognition of PIMA's Code of Ethics for Pacific Islands Museums and Cultural Centres, and to develop the relationship between PIMA and the Pacific Arts Association (PAA). The symposium aims to produce a set of recommendations advocating the way forward for enhancing ethical research and practice in the field of Oceanic Art.
 
Optional Tour (additional cost)
The two-day symposium will be preceded by an optional one-day field trip to Chief Roi Mata's Domain on Efate Island, Vanuatu's first World Heritage-nominated site.
 
Of additional interest to visitors, the Vanuatu National Sand Drawing Festival will be held on the island of Ambrym from May 13 to 15, the week after the Symposium.
 
Please see http://www.culturepacific.org for further details of the Symposium program, discounted accommodation and flight options, the Field Trip, and links to Vanuatu Sand Drawing.
 
Registration includes
    
Registration does not include accommodation or travel costs. PIMA has negotiated discounted accommodation and travel prices for symposium participants. Please check the PIMA website for details and updates.
 
To Register for the Symposium
 
Registration forms in Word or PDF format are available online at http://www.culturepacific.org/en/bm/whats_on/
 
Please return completed registration form (with payment) by email, post or fax to:
 
PIMA, c/o Vanuatu Cultural Centre,
PO Box 184, Port Vila, Vanuatu.
Fax: +678 26590.
Email: pima@vanuatu.com.vu
 
Enquires may be directed to Secretary-General, PIMA

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7) Deakin student seeks work experience
 
Yusi Liu, a Masters Student of Cultural Heritage at the CHCAP (Cultural Heritage Centre for Asia and the Pacific) at Deakin University, is seeking work experience. She has completed her BSc Psychology in the UK, and won the title Wales International Student of the Year 2007. Currently, Yusi is the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar. Her multi-cultural background and wide work experience (she has studied and worked in Asia, Europe, and North America) provides her a great understanding of Cultural Diversity and Heritage. By combining her academic and work experience, Yusi would like to find a job in the field of Cultural Heritage.
 
Most Relevant work experience: Room Steward at the National Trust in the UK
 
Yusi's contact details are:
 
Email: yusi.liu@gmail.com
Mob: 0421 471 638

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8) Computing heritage at risk
 
The Australian Computer Museum Society is in need of a new home. They are, unfortunately, under pressure to vacate their present accommodation in western Sydney and need a largish shed at low cost to store (and display) their amazing collection of digital machines. An urban location would be preferred, owing to the nature of the collection and audience. Any offers, suggestions, comments should be directed to:

John Deane,
President,
ACMS Inc
50/40 Strathalbyn Drv
Oatlands NSW 2117

email: jdeane@ihug.com.au

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9) National Collections Project Manager - Museums Aotearoa
 
Museums Aotearoa is working with museums and art galleries nationally to develop a project that showcases and provides enhanced access to the wonderful diversity of our public collections. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager, who can build the proposal into an exciting, viable and effective exhibition, publication and website/information-sharing project.
 
The strategic goals are to increase our communities' knowledge, enjoyment and appreciation of New Zealand's heritage through its museum collections, and thereby increase the visibility and relevance of the museum sector.
 
This is a large and complex project. The Project Manager will need to embrace a spirit of whakakotahitanga, coming together with one accord, to draw together like-minded representatives and experts to work collaboratively to organise, compile and present the cultural uniqueness and diversity within Aotearoa New Zealand.
 
You will be working with professionals from a wide variety of organisations, bringing together work already done and developing the concept, feasibility and business case. Our Project Manager will have a range of experience in the museum sector in New Zealand, including the ability to work independently, be focussed and diplomatic.
 
The position is part time for a fixed term, with current funding allowing for a half full-time equivalent for up to 9 months.
 
Closing date: 28th March 2008
 
For further information, please contact:
 
Phillipa Tocker
Executive Director
Museums Aotearoa
tel: (64 4) 499 1313
fax: (64 4) 499 6313
mobile: (64 21) 606 135
email: phillipa.tocker@museums-aotearoa.org.nz
 
Level 8, 104 The Terrace
PO Box 10-928
Wellington
New Zealand
www.museums-aotearoa.org.nz
 
You can view this vacancy and others on our website
http://www.museums-aotearoa.org.nz/Site/activities/Vacancies.aspx

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Australia ICOMOS Secretariat
Georgia Meros, Secretariat Officer
Cultural Heritage Centre for Asia and the Pacific
Deakin University
221 Burwood Highway
Burwood Victoria 3125
Telephone: (03) 9251 7131
Facsimile: (03) 9251 7158
Email: austicomos@deakin.edu.au
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