E-Mail News 363 Aust ICOMOS Inc

Australia ICOMOS E-Mail News No. 363
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An information service provided by the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat
Friday 14 November 2008
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1) SAVE THE DATES: Friday 21 November and Saturday 22 November 2008 - RSVP deadline 2pm TODAY!!!
2) Half-day heritage workshop at Deakin University, Burwood
3) 2009 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation - call for entries
4) Australia ICOMOS - Canberra Talk Series
5) WA ICOMOS Christmas Drinks - Peel Town Archaeological Site
6) Heritage-related Media Releases - National Library of Australia website
7) Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts: Media Release -
EPBC Act under Independent Review
8) CONFERENCE: Global food crisis - How are international agencies responding?
9) SYMPOSIUM - Cities Nature Justice: dialogues for social sustainability in public spaces
10) Have your say in the future management of Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area on Norfolk Island
11) News from ICCROM

Situations Vacant...
12) National Trust of Australia (NSW), Collection Manager
13) Senior heritage consultant, Context

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1) SAVE THE DATES: Friday 21 November and Saturday 22 November 2008 - RSVP deadline 2pm TODAY!!

A reminder to keep these dates free for the Australia ICOMOS AGM weekend and make your plans now to come to Melbourne!

Friday 21 November 2008
- The International Committee for the Conservation of Industrial Heritage (TICCIH) meeting from 11.00 to 1.00pm.

- Australian members of ICOMOS International Scientific Committees half day workshop from 2.15 to 5.45 pm (please note time changes).

Both events will be held at the same city venue (Heritage Victoria) and any interested people are welcome.

**PLEASE NOTE FURTHER INFORMATION BELOW PERTAINING TO THE
ISC HALF DAY WORKSHOP

**FLYER ATTACHED TO THIS EMAIL CONTAINS FURTHER INFORMATION STILL

Meeting of Australian members of ICOMOS International Scientific Committees
21 November 2008
Venue: Level 4, Room 11, 8 Nicholson Street, Melbourne
Time: 2.15pm - 5.45 pm

The meeting includes those recently elected or whose applications are under consideration and other people interested in the work of the committees.

The meeting is expected to be an annual activity in the Australia ICOMOS calendar.

The Eger-Xi'an principles describe the ISCs as
'the vehicles through which ICOMOS brings together, develops and serves its worldwide membership according to fields of specialised interest. ICOMOS expects the ISCs to be at the heart of scientific inquiry and exchange in their domains and to share knowledge among them and foster a multi-disciplinary approach to heritage protection and management...'

The draft objectives of the meeting are to consider ways in which Australia ICOMOS, and the Australian members of ISCs, can foster:
-     The work if the ISCs and the scientific council;
-     The fields of specialised interest in Australia; and
-     The sharing of knowledge and the multidisciplinary-approach to heritage protection and conservation

Suggestions for topics for discussion are invited from members of ISCs and others.
A DRAFT Agenda for discussions will be circulated soon.

The meeting will be attended by Kristal Buckley, a Vice President of ICOMOS; Peter Phillips, President of the Australian National Committee; two Presidents or secretariats of ISCs; and many Australian members of ISCs.

Members who have not responded, or not received the invitation (by inadvertent oversight) are asked to advise Meredith Walker heritagefutures@bigpond.com with a copy to Sue Jackson-Stepowski stepowsk@tpg.com.au.

Saturday 22 November 2008
Free ICOMOS events in Carlton for MEMBERS ONLY

-         Tour of World Heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building conducted by the Museum of Victoria 12.30 to 1.30pm

-         World Heritage Seminar from 2.00 to 4.00pm - see attached flyer for further information

-         Australia ICOMOS Annual General Meeting at 4.30pm followed by drinks

And afterwards...

Dinner at Lincoln Hotel, Carlton, from 7.30pm

Three courses, $60 per head plus pay for own drinks

RSVP essential for all events to the Secretariat, email austicomos@deakin.edu.au or leave a phone message including name and contact number to (03) 9251 7131.

RSVP by 2pm Friday 14 November 2008

Please note: when RSVPing for the dinner, please advise of any dietary requirements and whether or not partners will be attending.

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2) Half-day heritage workshop at Deakin University, Burwood

The Cultural Heritage Centre for Asia and the Pacific, Deakin University, with the National Centre for Australian Studies, Monash University presents a half-day workshop:

Heritage, tourism, development

The workshop will examine the links and tensions between heritage preservation, tourism and development, with a particular focus on Asia and the Pacific. Case studies will include Cambodia, Laos, PNG, Vietnam, Nepal and Pacific Island states.

10am-3pm, Wednesday 19th November, 2008

Richard Searby Room, hd2.006
Deakin University Burwood Campus
Pay parking is available on campus (coins required)

Lunch will be provided.
Please RSVP (To Colin Long, clong@deakin.edu.au) to indicate if staying for lunch

Speakers:
Tim Winter, University of Sydney
Anita Smith, La Trobe University
Bruce Scates, NCAS, Monash University
Paul Rogers, ex-Netherlands Development Organisation
Keir Reeves, Monash University
Bill Logan, Deakin University
Caroline McLachlan, Deakin University

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3) 2009 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation - call for entries

Entries are now being accepted for the 2009 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation. The awards programme, in its tenth year, recognizes the achievement of individuals and organizations within the private sector, and public-private initiatives, in successfully restoring structures of heritage value in the Asia-Pacific region. The deadline for receipt of materials is 31 March 2009.

For further information, visit http://www.unescobkk.org/index.php?id=8111.

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4) Australia ICOMOS - Canberra Talk Series

The Problem of Human Remains on the ANZAC Battlefields, Gallipoli

Dr Peter Dowling
National Trust (ACT)

During five visits to the Anzac battlefields at Gallipoli between 2003 and 2008, Dr Dowling found human remains on the surface in several areas which are highly frequented by visitors. In April 2008 alone, 8,000 people visited these areas.

In such areas of high visitation the exposed bones run the risk of being crushed by the wheels of tourist coaches, or worse by illegal collection and removal. The National Trust regards this as unacceptable.

Dr Dowling will provide an overview of the nature and significance of the Anzac battlefields. He will then discuss the issue of human remains and will outline a survey methodology to detect and manage human bone visible on the surface in specific areas noted for high tourist visitation and impact.

Members and the public are welcome. Refreshments available.

This is part of a series of talks organised in Canberra by Australia ICOMOS.

Time & Date: 5.00-6.30 pm, Thursday 27 November - the talk will actually start at 5.30.

Venue: Menzies Room, National Archives of Australia, East Block, Queen Victoria Terrace, Parkes (enter from Kings Avenue side).

RSVP: To Duncan Marshall at marsd@ozemail.com.au

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5) WA ICOMOS Christmas Drinks - Peel Town Archaeological Site

Arguably one of the most important archaeological finds in WA, Dr Shane Burke and a team of volunteers have worked on the site for the past 2 years, but they have only just begun. The site has been dated to 1830, the first year of European settlement in WA and has already unearthed a rich collection of material and structural remains. It is anticipated that the excavations will continue for a decade.

Shane will give members and friends a tour of this important site and discuss a range of issues that have had to be dealt with to protect the site.

Meet at the car park opposite the Naval Base Shacks

Date & Time: Wednesday 3 December, 5.30 pm

Cost: Members $12, non-members $15

Refreshments will be served after the tour

To RSVP or for more information contact Anne on anne.brake@ntwa.com.au or (08) 9212 1116 by Friday 28 November.

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6) Heritage-related Media Releases - National Library of Australia website

To view nine recent media releases concerning the awarding of grants to various groups in all states and territories, visit http://www.nla.gov.au/pressrel/.

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7) Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts: Media Release -
EPBC Act under Independent Review

Environment Minister, Peter Garrett tonight used a speech to the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand Annual Conference to announce that the national environment legislation - the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act - would undergo independent review.

Mr Garrett said the review was the first since the Act commenced operation almost a decade ago and comes at a critical time for the nation as the threat of climate change and environmental degradation put some of our most important natural assets at risk.

"From the savannahs of the north, to the Great Barrier Reef and down to the rainforests of Tasmania - we all have a responsibility to protect our environment and rich biodiversity and this review will help ensure that we have the settings and balance right.

"The Rudd Labor Government is alive to the threats and to the challenges ahead, and this is a timely opportunity to work with stakeholders across the nation and hear their views about the operation of this important piece of legislation.

"Mr Garrett said the review was a statutory requirement and would be led by Dr Allan Hawke and an expert panel comprising the Hon Paul Stein AM, Professor Tim Bonyhady, Professor Mark Burgman and MsRosemary Warnock.

"This panel, led by Dr Hawke, will assess the effectiveness of the Act in meeting its objectives, including: the protection of the environment, biological diversity and natural and cultural heritage.

"They will also examine the way federal legislation interacts with relevant state and territory lawswith a view to ensuring that environmental regulatory regimes indifferent jurisdictions are harmonized to operate in a streamlined and efficient manner.

"Mr Garrett said to ensure consideration of a wide range of views, public submissions would invited up until the 19thof December, with details on how to participate in the review available at www.environment.gov.au/epbc/review.

The review will be completed by 31 October 2009.

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8) CONFERENCE: Global food crisis - How are international agencies responding?

Angliss Conference Centre, 555 La Trobe St. Melbourne.
Wednesday 10 December, 2008 9 am to 6 pm

A conference for aid workers, consultants, teachers and students.

Who should attend: International NGOs, industry consultants, domestic NGOs, academics teachers and tertiary students. The conference will provide networking and professional development opportunities for those in the aid sector. Please note that places are limited.

Times: 9 am to 6 pm
Where: Angliss Conference Centre, Fifth Floor, 555 La Trobe St, Melbourne.
Cost: $100 full registration, $50 concession.

For further information and to download the Registration Form, visit http://www.deakin.edu.au/arts-ed/cchr/new-conf.php#gfc

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9) SYMPOSIUM - Cities Nature Justice: dialogues for social sustainability in public spaces

DATE: 10 - 12 December 2008
HOSTED BY: Transforming Cultures Research Centre
VENUE: UTS Blackfriars Campus, Blackfriars Street, Chippendale.
COST: Free

Symposium details
Cities Nature Justice is a 3-day international symposium addressing the social science and science of sustainability. A key question for conference attendees will be: Can social sustainability be achieved at the same time as environmental sustainability? Building on the success of the Landscapes of Meaning symposium hosted by TfC in October 2006, Cities Nature Justice will similarly bring together environmental activists, advocates and communicators from India, China, South East Asia, Australia and the United States to discuss new approaches to understanding city environmental issues by bringing both social science and science to bear on key questions of public space, water and social justice.

Please RSVP: http://www.transforming.cultures.uts.edu.au/news_events/conference/rsvp.html

Detailed conference information: http://www.transforming.cultures.uts.edu.au/news_events/Cities_Nature_Justice.html

Conference program: http://www.transforming.cultures.uts.edu.au/news_events/cities_nature_justice_programme.html

Conference abstracts: http://www.transforming.cultures.uts.edu.au/news_events/CNJ_abstracts.html

Directions to Blackfriars Campus: http://www.uts.edu.au/about/mapsdirections/citymap.html

Contact: transforming.cultures@uts.edu.au

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10) Have your say on the future management of Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area on Norfolk Island

The Australian Government, in consultation with the Norfolk Island Government and the KAVHA Board, is undertaking a governance review of the Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Site on Norfolk Island, a potential world heritage site and a site that has local, national and international significance, and is seeking submissions from heritage practitioners and the general public.

Terms of reference for the review can be obtained from the Attorney-General's website www.ag.gov.au or contacting the Department on (02) 6218 6957.

Public submissions are invited from interested heritage practitioners and may be lodged by email to KAVHAreview@ag.gov.au or by post to KAVHA Review, Territories East Branch, Attorney-General's Department, Robert Garran Offices, National Circuit BARTON ACT 2600 by 31 December 2008.

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11) News from ICCROM

ARIS 2009 - Architectural Records, Inventories and Information Systems for Conservation
Applications are now open for the ARIS 2009 course on 'Architectural Records, Inventories and Information Systems for Conservation', to be held in Rome, Italy from 2 September - 2 October 2009.
Application deadline: 16 February 2009
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/01train_en/announce_en/2009_09aris_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.
October 2008: http://www.iccrom.org/eng/news_en/2008_en/field_en/10press_en.shtml

Sharing conservation decisions course begins in Rome
ICCROM's 'Sharing Conservation Decisions' international course started in Rome on 3 November .
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/news_en/2008_en/events_en/11_03courseSharing_en.shtml

ATHAR Programme regional course begins in Sharjah
The 3rd Regional Course on 'Conservation and Management of Heritage Sites in the Arab Region' opened today in Sharjah under the patronage of H.H. Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of UAE and Ruler of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/news_en/2008_en/events_en/10_27courseSharjahATHAR_en.shtm l

New Director General of ICOM
Julien Anfruns has been appointed as the new Director General of the International Council of Museums (ICOM).
http://icom.museum/release_DG_eng.html

MOSAIKON: Conservation of mosaics in the Mediterranean
ICCROM hosted a partners' meeting to finalize a strategy for the conservation of mosaics in the Mediterranean region (MOSAIKON).
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/news_en/2008_en/events_en/10_20meetingMosaikon_en.shtml

International Workshop on Heritage Sites Management Practices
The results of this workshop will be presented and discussed in an open debate on 24 October in Herculaneum, Italy..
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/news_en/2008_en/events_en/10_10workshopHerculaneum_en.shtml

CollAsia 2010 - Conservation and context: collections and their heritage sites
A two-week national training activity on 'Conservation and context: Collections and their heritage sites' is being launched in Siem Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia.
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/news_en/2008_en/events_en/10_10courseCollAsiaKHM_en.shtml

News from SOIMA: Safeguarding Sound and Image Collections
The preservation of sound and image collections of the early twentieth century was the focus of a meeting in the National Museum Institute, New Delhi.
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/news_en/2008_en/events_en/10_06courseSoimaIND_en.shtml

ATHAR: architectural conservation course in Jerusalem begins
The establishment of a Training Institute for Architectural Conservation in Jerusalem took a step closer to fruition today with the start of a pilot course in Jerusalem on Architectural Conservation.
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/news_en/2008_en/events_en/10_06courseATHAR_en.shtml

New PDF: Risk Preparedness: A Management Manual for World Cultural Heritage
The second in the series of management guidelines and manuals for World Cultural Heritage, this volume addresses the issue of risk preparedness in both general and specific terms.
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/02info_en/02_04pdf-pubs_en.shtml

INTERN - Aleksandra Dzikic Nikolic
Aleksandra Dzikic Nikolic, from Serbia, has taken up a two and a half months internship in ICCROM.
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/news_en/2008_en/interns_en/10_08internDzikic_en.shtml

OBITUARY - Father Michele Piccirillo
Father Michele Piccirillo played a major role in the excavation of Christian religious sites in Palestine and Jordan, especially at Mount Nebo in Madaba, where he was one of the founders of the Mosaic School. http://www.iccrom.org/eng/news_en/2008_en/various_en/10_29obitPiccirillo_en.shtml

ICCROM
iccrom@iccrom.org
http://www.iccrom.org

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12) National Trust of Australia (NSW), Collection Manager

Full time appointment
(Ref No. 14/08)

This is a key hands-on role in the National Trust of Australia (NSW), a heritage organisation which is embarking on a significant program of positive change management.

The National Trust of Australia (NSW) is a community-based non-government organisation, committed to promoting and conserving Australia's built natural and cultural heritage through its advocacy, conservation and education programs.

The overall responsibility of the Collection Manager is to assist with the management of the Trusts 30,000 item collection. The position will form a key part of the Museums and Galleries team of staff and volunteers who manage Trust heritage and cultural assets across the state. Major tasks include the operation of the Vernon Collection Management software program, provision of technical support to property managers and volunteer committees on collection management issues and coordination of across organisations initiatives including the acquisition and sale of items.

The successful candidate will be degree qualified and will require at least five years high calibre broad, generalist experience in a similar role.

Package to $75,000 inclusive of superannuation and potential tax benefits, centrally located in The Rocks, Sydney, flexible work hours.

Please email a covering letter and resume to Richard Wesley at rwesley@nsw.nationaltrust.org.au by COB Friday 5 December 2008.

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13) Senior heritage consultant, Context P/L

Context is looking for an experienced heritage consultant to be part of our team working on a range of interesting heritage projects, including:

-         local heritage studies
-         municipal heritage plans and strategies
-         conservation management plans
-         community-based heritage processes: consultation, workshops etc
-         social significance assessment
-         Indigenous heritage management: places, policies, research

You would be part of a small, specialist team, working for existing and new clients. Communication skills are important as you would have direct client contact, and be managing project teams comprising internal and external consultants. You would need skills in time management, delegation, creative and strategic thinking, and working collaboratively.

The right person will have broad experience and well-honed skills in heritage assessment, planning and management. Your specialisation could be in one of many relevant disciplines, including: planning and policy, cultural landscapes, architecture, history, archaeology, urban or rural geography, or other allied field.

Previous work as a consultant, including project management, would be a distinct advantage. Suitable applicants will have 5-8+ years experience.

As well as heritage, Context works in the fields of community and environment, and others on our team offer skills in facilitation, community information, consultation, environmental policy and planning, education and training and change management and more!

The position is full-time, and based in Brunswick (Victoria). Some travel locally and interstate is involved.

While we are looking for someone to join our in-house team, we are also always interested in talking with other consultants about possible collaborations.

General enquiries about the position can be directed to David Speller - david.speller@context-pl.com.au - 03 9380 6933. Our website offers a good overview of the firm - www.context-pl.com.au

Please send an application - including a letter addressing your interests in Context and the requirements described above plus your resume - to David Speller by email or by post (Context Pty Ltd, 22 Merri Street, Brunswick 3056) no later than Friday 28 November 2008.

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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
http://www.icomos.org/australia

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