Australia ICOMOS E-Mail News No. 350
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An information service provided by the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat
Friday 15 August 2008
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1)  Art Deco Regional Festival - August 30-September 28, 2008
2)  Expressions of Interest - International Exchange Programme, Training Young Leaders in Cultural Heritage Protection in Asia and the Pacific
3)  Publications available from the National Park Service
4)  Link to Heritage Tasmania's E-newsletter
5)  Heritage Council of Victoria Adopts New National Model Criteria
6)  Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts: Media Release -
$37.5 Million in Indigenous Arts and Cultural Support
7)  New publications available to download
8)  UNESCO Convention on protection of underwater cultural heritage - ratified by Cuba
 
Situations Vacant...
9) Heritage Concepts Pty Ltd - 2 x Senior Archaeologist Positions

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1) Art Deco Regional Festival - August 30-September 28, 2008
 
The Art Deco Regional Festival is running throughout regional Victoria from August 30 to September 28. The festival is showcasing Art Deco through 20 themed events across Victoria.
 
Supported by the Victorian State Government, the project is a joint project of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria and Museums Australia (Vic).
 
The locations of the events are:
 
CASTLEMAINE; MARYBOROUGH; YARRAM; MAFFRA; MT.BULLER; BALLARAT; CHARLTON; HORSHAM; ARARAT; MILDURA; BENALLA; WANGARATTA; BENDIGO ; FISH CREEK; WYCHEPROOF; MORNINGTON PENINSULA; SKIPTON
 
More information about the festival can be found at: www.alphaville.com.au/artdeco.

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2) Expressions of Interest - International Exchange Programme, Training Young Leaders in Cultural Heritage Protection in Asia and the Pacific
 
Dear Colleagues
 
RE: Expressions of Interest - International Exchange Programme, Training Young Leaders in Cultural Heritage Protection in Asia and the Pacific
 
The Cultural Heritage Protection Cooperation Office, Asia Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO ('ACCU Nara') has contacted the Australian National Commission for UNESCO inviting applications for an International Exchange Programme for the Training of Young Leaders in Cultural Heritage Protection in Asia and the Pacific.  The Programme will be held in Nara, Japan, from Monday 10 November to Thursday 20 November 2008.  Attached is a general information document, including selection requirements, and a provisional schedule.
 
The Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA) is coordinating the selection process for an Australian applicant.  The selection process will be based on assessment by DEWHA officials and the Secretary-General of the Australian National Commission for UNESCO.  Please note that DEWHA is acting only in an administrative capacity, and any additional costs not covered by ACCU Nara will be borne by applicants.  Final selection for the Programme will be determined by ACCU Nara.
 
Please find attached the Participant's Data Sheet.  To enable consideration, this form must be returned to DEWHA by close of business Wednesday 20 August 2008 to:
 
Jo Sharp
Policy Officer
Heritage Policy Section
Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
GPO Box 787
Canberra  ACT  2601
 
No late applications will be considered.  Receipt will not be acknowledged, and only the successful applicant will be notified.  For further information, please contact Jo Sharp, Joanna.Sharp@environment.gov.au, (02) 6274 1655.
 
Yours sincerely
 
Ken Heffernan
Director
Heritage Policy Section
11 August 2008

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3) Publications available from the National Park Service
 
The Summer 2008 issue of the National Park Service's quarterly Common Ground: Preserving  Our Nation's Heritage is now available.
 
To read online, subscribe for a hard paper copy (free), or update your subscription information, visit www.cr.nps.gov/CommonGround
 
Contents:
   
Other free online or paper subscriptions to publications from the National Park Service. Overseas and international subscriptions are welcome:
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4) Link to Heritage Tasmania's E-newsletter

To view the August 2008 issue of Heritage Tasmania's E-newsletter, visit
http://www.heritage.tas.gov.au/showItem.php?id=1166

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5) Heritage Council of Victoria Adopts New National Model Criteria
 
At the meeting on Thursday 7 August the Heritage Council resolved to adopt new criteria for the assessment of the cultural heritage significance of places and objects. This replaces the existing criteria dating from March 1997 and is effective immediately. The new criteria are available to view at http://www.heritage.vic.gov.au/page_27.asp?ID=27#284.
 
The criteria are based on what is known as the 'modified HERCON criteria' which has been adopted by the Environment Protection and Heritage Ministerial Council as the model heritage criteria across Australia. You will recognise these as being very similar to the National Heritage and Commonwealth Heritage List criteria and are derived from the old AHC criteria.

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6) Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts: Media Release -
$37.5 Million in Indigenous Arts and Cultural Support
 
Arts Minister, Peter Garrett and Indigenous Affairs Minister, Jenny Macklin today announced more than $37 million in funding for Indigenous arts, cultural, languages and broadcasting programs across Australia in 2008-09.
 
Visiting the Kurruru Youth Performing Arts Centre in Port Adelaide Mr Garrett said the funding, through four Government programs, would support the activities of almost 250 organisations providing invaluable support, services and programs to Indigenous Australians.
 
"It is a real pleasure to announce more than $37 million in funds at Kurruru, who themselves will receive more than $105,000 under the Indigenous Culture Support program, and meet with and experience the work of these young dance students.
 
"All Australians will enjoy the cultural benefits which will flow from the projects that receive these funds; the dance, festivals, music, television and radio productions, the art and crafts, and the revival and strengthening of our Indigenous languages.
 
"For many Indigenous communities, these arts, broadcasting, language and cultural activities are their lifeblood, generating economic benefits, showcasing the skills of Indigenous artists and performers, and keeping communities connected."
 
Indigenous Affairs Minister, Jenny Macklin said community art centres held a special place in communities, not only as a meeting place but as a valuable source of income and employment for the residents.
 
"The funding being announced today will ensure community arts centres continue to play that important role.
 
"In the same way, the $14 million we're announcing for the Indigenous Broadcasting Program recognises how essential these services are in helping people stay connected with their families, culture and communities as well as providing security for people living in remote communities."
 
The Australian Government arts and cultural funding of $37.5 million in 2008-09 supports the
following programs:
   
For full details on the projects funded across Australia visit www.arts.gov.au/indigenous .

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7) New publications available to download
 
Archaeology of the Bay of Plenty
By Garry Law. 149 p.
 
What's it about?
 
This report summarises the state of knowledge of the archaeology of the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, and reviews research themes and priorities of the past and for the future. The Bay of Plenty is favoured as a place to live today, but this has not always been the case. Its first settlement by Maori seems to have been sparse, whereas there are numerous sites from the later pre-European occupation period. The early economy was based around the marine resources and soils, which were well suited to cultivation of kumara. The first European visitors took relatively little interest in the region as it generally lacked the gold and accessible timber resources that drove early growth elsewhere, and cobalt-deficient soils made pastoral farming unattractive in much of the area. The development of improved transport resulted in greater growth, and pastoral farming increased as the lowlands and swamps were drained. In the second half of the 20th century, exotic forestry, energy and horticulture were the main drivers of growth in the region, which now has a rapidly increasing population. All of these stories are illuminated by the archaeology of the region, and there is great potential to tell more. To do this, research strategies and plans need to focus on gaining a better understanding of Maori settlement and resource use away from the coast, examining the factors leading to the widespread adoption of pa from about AD 1500, and making better use of the archaeological material arising from mitigation excavations of Maori sites. Comprehensive recording of historic archaeological sites is also needed.
 
The above new publication is now in press and can be downloaded from:
http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/science-and-technical/sap246entire.pdf   (2.98 MB)
 
It is also available to download in parts (smaller file sizes):
http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/science-and-technical/sap246.pdf   (457 KB)
http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/science-and-technical/sap246a.pdf   (432 KB)
http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/science-and-technical/sap246b.pdf   (473 KB)
http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/science-and-technical/sap246c.pdf   (474 KB)
http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/science-and-technical/sap246d.pdf   (419 KB)
http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/science-and-technical/sap246e.pdf   (227 KB)
 
 
Conservation of iron and steelwork in historic structures and machinery: maintenance handbook
By Willie L. Mandeno. 33 p.
 
What's it about?
 
This handbook has been prepared to provide guidance on the basic principles and techniques involved in the preservation of historic iron and steelwork standing outdoors in New Zealand. The suitability of different processes and coating materials for the protection of heritage structures and machinery are discussed. Marine structures, shipwrecks and artefacts in museum storage are not specifically included.
 
The above new publication is now in press and can be downloaded from:
http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/science-and-technical/sap247entire.pdf   (1.1 MB)
 
It is also available to download in parts (smaller file sizes):
http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/science-and-technical/sap247.pdf   (451 KB)
http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/science-and-technical/sap247a.pdf   (393 KB)
 
 
Historic concrete structures in New Zealand: overview, maintenance and management
By Peter Reed, Kate Schoonees and Jeremy Salmond. 90 p.
 
What's it about?
 
Early concrete structures form an important part of New Zealanders' cultural heritage. This handbook describes the historical development of concrete and its properties, and outlines the background to early concrete structures, concentrating on the early use of concrete (up to the 1940s) as a building material in New Zealand. It identifies characteristic defects and patterns of deterioration in the material, and explains how these may be recognised and described. Concrete is a complex and varied material, and its production has become more sophisticated over time; thus, its manufacture, properties and uses were influenced by the knowledge and perceptions at the time of construction. Repair methods have also changed considerably in the last few decades and are still changing. As the components of concrete have been undergoing continuous development over the past 150 years, architects and engineers involved in the preservation of historic concrete structures need to understand the material of the period and the manner of its making and use. Therefore, a set of evaluation procedures and conservation strategies for the preservation and repair of these structures is proposed. This handbook is intended to assist those lay persons who have responsibility for administration of historic resources or whose duties involve making decisions about their care and maintenance.
 
The above new publication is now in press and can be downloaded from:
http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/science-and-technical/sap248entire.pdf   (2.9 MB)
 
It is also available to download in parts (smaller file sizes):
http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/science-and-technical/sap248.pdf   (440 KB)
http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/science-and-technical/sap248a.pdf   (443 KB)
http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/science-and-technical/sap248b.pdf   (490 KB)
http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/science-and-technical/sap248c.pdf   (418 KB)
 
 
Please note: long URLs (web page addresses) can break. If this happens you can manually put the link back together again (remove line break or space within).
 
Hardcopy of the above publications will be available soon (order from science.publications@doc.govt.nz) free of charge while stocks last)

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8) UNESCO Convention on protection of underwater cultural heritage - ratified by Cuba
 
Cuba is the 17th country to ratify the UNESCO Convention (2001), as of May 2008.
Only three more countries need to ratify for the convention to come into effect.

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9) Heritage Concepts Pty Ltd - 2 x Senior Archaeologist Positions
 
Heritage Concepts Pty Ltd is a Sydney based archaeological and cultural heritage consulting firm providing a diverse range of services to government, corporate and private clients throughout Australia.
 
We are looking for 2 senior professionals to work in our Sydney office.
 
Position 1: Senior Archaeologist
 
Primary Purpose of Position:  To carry out and manage Aboriginal archaeological and cultural heritage projects on time and to budget.
 
We are seeking a highly skilled archaeologist with demonstrated knowledge in Aboriginal cultural heritage management, effective and appropriate communication & liaison skills, ability to think strategically, and demonstrated experience in the management of Aboriginal archaeological projects. The candidate must hold a minimum qualification of BA (Hons) in Australian archaeology.
 
The candidate must have at least 5 years proven experience working in the Aboriginal archaeological consulting industry and the ability to build effective working relationships with Aboriginal stakeholder groups and clients. The candidate must have proven ability in the completion of tasks and projects and can demonstrate that they can meet project deadlines. The suitable candidate must be able to demonstrate they can effectively manage assessment and excavation projects from start to finish and obtain excavation permits from the NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change.
 
 
Position 2: Senior Archaeologist
 
Primary Purpose of Position:  To carry out and manage historical archaeological and cultural heritage projects on time and to budget.
 
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated archaeologist with demonstrated knowledge, in historical archaeology and cultural heritage management, effective and appropriate communication & liaison skills, ability to think strategically, and demonstrated experience in the management of historical archaeological projects. The candidate must hold a minimum qualification of BA (Hons) in Australian archaeology.
 
The candidate must have at least 5 years proven experience working in the Australian archaeological consulting industry and the ability to build effective working relationships with clients, government agencies, historical societies and interest groups. The candidate must have proven ability in the completion of tasks and projects and can demonstrate that they can meet project deadlines. The suitable candidate must be able to demonstrate they can effectively manage assessment and excavation projects from start to finish and obtain excavation permits from the Heritage Branch, Department of Planning NSW.
 
Please contact Lori Sciusco ( lori@heritageconcepts.com.au) for position descriptions.
 
Applications close Friday 29th August 2008.

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