1. Broken Hill Conference – Remember!!!: Early Bird Registration closes Today
2. UNITAR Workshop – application deadline extended
3. Organiser needed – Australia ICOMOS Canberra Talks
4. National Archaeology Week
5. Advanced professional development courses in heritage management at Port Arthur
6. PAA International Symposium – application for funding deadlines
7. ACT Heritage Consultants’ Reports – capturing ‘Gray Literature’ for the ACT Heritage Library
8. Heritage Victoria’s Inherit magazine available online
9. Blue Shield Australia’s MayDay 2010 event
10. Speak out in 2010! – Australia ICOMOS Canberra Talk Series
11. Conservation subjects at the Melbourne School of Design
12. Links to various international conferences
13. ICOMOS Lithuania – new President
14. Situation Vacant – Senior Archaeologist, Newcastle
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1. Broken Hill Conference – Remember!!!: Early Bird Registration closes Today
BROKEN HILL CONFERENCE 22- 25 APRIL 2010
REMEMBER!!!: EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY
A GREAT PROGRAM IS PROMISED!!!
The program for 2010 Australia ICOMOS annual conference “Outback and Beyond” is firming up with many papers now prepared and being submitted to the organising committee. The conference will take up 4 days as follows:
Day 1: Thurs 22 April involves meetings of TICCIH and ICOMOS Committees along with meetings of available members of international scientific committees. These are not part of the formal conference proceedings but attendees are welcome. The formal conference opening will be held at Sully’s, the Regional Art Gallery, an adapted heritage building, and will include a launch of a special art exhibition by Bruce Tindale, Director, Broken Hill Art Gallery and a launch of the new book Broken Hill: a Guide to the Silver City, by Liz Vines.
Day 2: Fri 23 April focuses on the Historic Towns theme and will commence with a presentation by Sir Neil Cossons, former Chair of English Heritage speaking on: ‘Cultures, Communities and Conservation: a future for global heritage’. This will be followed by a panel session designed to introduce participants to the history and conservation issues facing Broken Hill, including the current National Listing proposal of the whole city and the management issues associated with this initiative. The remainder of the morning consists of 4 concurrent sessions featuring 9 papers and 6 snapshot ranging from Welsh mining villages to high country pastoralism in New Zealand. The afternoon will include a tour of Broken Hill focussing on the Day 1 theme of Historic Town Management, with historic town and mining sites interpreted by knowledgeable guides. Optional pre-dinner drinks at the Palace Hotel will delight guests with a viewing of the “Priscilla Queen of the Desert” interiors, followed by a brass band parade to the nearby Trades Hall building for the formal conference dinner (with an optional Priscilla dress code!!!).
Day 3: Sat 24 April focuses on the theme Industrial Heritage. Plenary speakers include Ms Deborah Boden from the Cornwall World Heritage mining site and Gerry Takano from USA speaking on the topic: ‘Beyond Sentiment: Financing the Rehabilitation and Restoration of Historic Company Towns’. This will be followed by 4 concurrent sessions with 12 papers and 7 snapshots covering subjects as diverse as ‘Deepening Preservation of Historic Mining Regions: An Example from High-Arctic Svalbard’ and , ‘Hashima Island, Japan –a crucible for considering the heritage of industrial communities’ . Jane Lennon’s and Mike Pearson’s new book on remote pastoralism will also be launched on this day. The afternoon tour focussing on the Day 2 theme of Industrial Heritage will take participants to a range of mining sites around Broken Hill concluding with a BBQ dinner at the Silverton Hotel.
Day 4: Sun April 25 commences with optional attendance at the Anzac Day Dawn Service at 6.30 am. The theme for this day is Remote Pastoralism. The morning will include two difference excursion options to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Synagogue and Mosque sites, and Clevedale Station or provide time for participants to guide themselves around central city heritage walk. The plenary speaker for this day is Simon Molesworth, the owner of Clevedale Station speaking on: ‘The challenge of the ephemeral: endeavouring to put principle in to practice when faced with the ephemeral nature of Outback Heritage’. The 4 afternoon sessions contain 9 papers and 6 snapshots including; ‘Cold War Towns of the Outback – cultural heritage of the future ’and Aboriginal Pastoral Stations of the Pilbara. The conference proceedings conclude with a final plenary paper from Prof Peter Spearritt speaking on: ‘Broken Hill for workers and tourist’. Sunset drinks at the Sculptural Symposium site will provide a stunning conclusion to the whole event.
This promises to be an inspiring and energising four days. There has been a considerable level of interest from overseas participants with many international presentations and registrations. It is now up to the local ICOMITES to show off their country and Broken Hill, in particular!!!
Visit the website: http://www.aicomos.com/2010-outback-and-beyond/
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2. UNITAR Workshop – application deadline extended
Due to technical difficulties (beyond the control of the organisers) in the final stages of the application period, the On-line Application form was unavailable for some time. This problem has now been rectified. Due to this issue, it has been decided to extend the application period to Friday 26 February.
Visit http://www.unitar.org/hiroshima/on-line_application_form/whs/10 to complete an on-line application.
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3. Organiser needed – Australia ICOMOS Canberra Talks
Australia ICOMOS is looking for a member to take over the role of organiser for the very successful talk series held in Canberra. The talks are held every two months, and the organisation is very simple, involving only a little time. Training will be provided!
Any queries or expressions of interest should be directed to Duncan Marshall at marsd@ozemail.com.au by 5 March.
Don’t be shy!
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4. National Archaeology Week
National Archaeology Week is fast approaching. It begins the third Sunday in May each year. For those new to National Archaeology Week, check out the website: http://www.archaeologyweek.com/
National Archaeology Week aims to increase public awareness of Australian archaeology and the work of Australian archaeologists both at home and abroad, and to promote the importance of protecting Australia’s unique archaeological heritage. Held from 16 to 22 May 2010, this exciting nationwide program of events and activities will include public lectures, seminars, exhibits, demonstration excavations and displays.
Events and Activities
If you or your organisation would like to hold an event of any type, please get in touch with one of the state contacts (http://www.archaeologyweek.com/contacts.php). Events and activities are organised throughout Australia and are posted on the NAW website.
Volunteers
If you are keen to volunteer, you can be put in touch with event organisers.
Meet the Archaeologist
Have a look at this Section of the NAW website. Check out the variety of jobs and interesting things that Australian archaeologists get up to. If you are an archaeologist, please consider filling out the questionnaire to submit your details.
Resources
There are various links on the NAW website to archaeological resources for students and teachers. If you know of any other great resources, please pass them on to the NAW webmaster.
Study Options
The NAW website provides a starting point for studying archaeology at Australian universities.
National Archaeology Week 16-22 May 2010 www.archaeologyweek.com
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5. Advanced professional development courses in heritage management at Port Arthur
The Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority and the ANU’s Institute for Professional Practice in Heritage and the Arts (IPPHA) are pleased to announce two professional development advanced short courses that will provide a unique professional development opportunity for participants who enroll as part of IPPHA’s programs. The courses will provide an unparalleled opportunity to build advanced skills while getting to know two of Australia’s most outstanding heritage sites (the Port Arthur and Coal Mines Historic Sites), both of which will be considered by the World Heritage Committee for listing later this year as part of the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Nomination.
The courses will be offered as professional development opportunities to experienced practitioners working in the heritage sector seeking to enhance their skills. They will also be offered as topics in the cultural and environmental heritage stream of the Graduate Program in the Liberal Arts at the Australian National University.
The advanced professional development short courses are:
World Heritage: Conserving Cultural Heritage Values
5-9 July at Port Arthur (5 days)
The course will be taught by a team of highly-regarded heritage professionals including Professor Sharon Sullivan, the Honorable Dr Barry Jones, Joan Domicelj, Kristal Buckley and Dr Jane Harrington. Other Port Arthur and ANU staff will also assist.
Best Practice in Managing Heritage Places
27 September-1 October at Port Arthur (5 days)
The course will be taught by eminent heritage professionals Dr Michael Pearson and Professor Sharon Sullivan. Port Arthur and ANU staff will also assist.
Further details for each course are available on the IPPHA website at: http://rsh.anu.edu.au/ippha.
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6. PAA International Symposium – application for funding deadlines
The PAA has allocated funding to support Pacific Islanders presenting papers at the International Symposium in Rarotonga. To apply, please send a letter of request including your complete contact information (email and mailing address) and your abstract to PAA VP for North America, Christina Hellmich: chellmich@famsf.org.
The application deadline is 30 March 2010. However, please note that the deadline for submitting abstract is 1 March 2010. Awards will be granted on 15 April 2010.
The PAA International Symposium will be held in Raratonga, Cook Islands from 9-11 August 2010. The theme for the meeting is “Pacific Art in the 21st century – Museums, New Global Communities and Future Trends”.
More information on this event can be obtained from the symposium website: http://cook2010.blogspot.com/.
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7. ACT Heritage Consultants’ Reports – capturing ‘Gray Literature’ for the ACT Heritage Library
Heritage consultants in the ACT might like to consider donating copies of their reports to the ACT Heritage Library. These reports form a large body of work on the heritage of the ACT but unfortunately, many are not publicly accessible and are in danger of being lost over time. They are “gray literature”. The ACT Heritage Library is keen to obtain copies of such reports, either electronically or in hard copy.
If you would like to contribute your reports or have any questions about the initiative, please contact Antoinette Buchanan at the ACT Heritage Library on act.heritage.library@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 5163.
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8. Heritage Victoria’s Inherit magazine available online
The latest e-Inherit from the Heritage Council of Victoria and Heritage Victoria is available at http://heritage.vic.gov.au/admin/file/content2/c7/Feb_2010_Inherit.pdf
Inherit welcomes suggestions of stories and events to be included in future issues. You can subscribe to this free e-newsletter by sending your details to inherit.magazine@dpcd.vic.gov.au.
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9. Blue Shield Australia’s MayDay 2010 event
Blue Shield Australia’s MayDay 2010 event is fast approaching.
Every year, cultural institutions around the world participate in MayDay. In some countries activities are focused on 1 May. n Australia, our event lasts the whole of the month. It’s a national effort to remind everyone in cultural organisations about the importance of disaster preparedness.
On Thursday 6 May, at the National Library in Canberra, Blue Shield Australia is joining with DISACT to present a symposium on the topic (for more information and bookings contact info@blueshieldaustralia.org.au) – but activities don’t have to be of this magnitude. We’re encouraging everyone involved in galleries, libraries, archives, museums, monuments, sites and heritage collections, to do something to mark the occasion. It could be updating and reissuing your disaster plan or just holding a fire extinguisher training session.
If you decide to take part, please let BSA know – info@blueshieldaustralia.org.au or contact Robyn Riddett directly (rgrd@bigpond.com). All participants will be entered into a draw to win appropriate prizes. Archival Survival, for example, has put up two Mini-Vacs, each worth $50.
You can find out more on BSA’s Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Blue-Shield-Australia/316266557776?ref=search&sid=672738967.3055109497..1
Robyn Riddett
(Australia ICOMOS Pillar Representative on Blue Shield Australia)
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10. Speak out in 2010! – Australia ICOMOS Canberra Talk Series
Would you like to give a talk on some interesting heritage topic to the Canberra membership during 2010?
Every few months Australia ICOMOS organises a talk in Canberra on a heritage subject which might be of interest to members and others. The talks so far have been as simple as a slide show about an exotic heritage place through to presentations about more weighty methodological issues. We are in the process of working out the talks program for 2010 and are looking for proposals.
If you have a topic you would like to talk about, please contact Duncan Marshall at marsd@ozemail.com.au with any suggestions.
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11. Conservation subjects at the Melbourne School of Design
The Melbourne School of Design (University of Melbourne) is moving to meet an increasing demand for skilled architects and advisors in building and related conservation work, both within Australia and in the Asia-Pacific region.
See the attached flier for further information.
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12. Links to various international conferences
First International Conference on Urban Heritage in Islamic Countries
18-23 April 2010, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
W: http://www.islamicurbanheritage.org.sa/english/NewsIndexEn.aspx
YOCOCU: Youth in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage
24-26 May 2010, Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Heritage, Regional Development and Social Cohesion
22-24 June 2010, stersund, Sweden
W: http://www.obs-pascal.com/node/1115
3rd Forum on “Heritage, Participation and Prosperity”
1-2 October 2010, Istanbul, Turkey
W: http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/cultureheritage/heritage/EHD/default_en.asp
European conference on the threats and opportunities to historic places of worship and developing a Europe-wide response
11-13 November 2010, conference venue to be defined, UK
W: http://www.visitchurches.org.uk/ and http://www.placesofworshipeu.org
Contact: Crispin Truman or Lucy Hockley, The Churches Conservation Trust, lhockley@tcct.org.uk
Cultural Heritage/Cultural Identity – The Role of Conservation
19 – 23 September 2011, Lisbon, Portugal
W: http://www.icom-cc2011.org/default.aspx
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13. ICOMOS Lithuania – new President
The ICOMOS Lithuanian National Committee elected Dale Puodziukiene as their new President. Congratulations to Dale.
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14. Senior Archaeologist, Newcastle
The client, located in the Newcastle area, has been providing environmental consulting services for over a decade and has an enviable reputation within the industry.
The client has work environment which differs from the “major consultancies” and an extremely low staff turnover resulting from this. The key decision makers are on site…..thus waiting for answers/direction does not occur. A bonus system is in place for high performers and there is a Christmas bonus system. They have a work culture which ensures hard work doesn’t go unnoticed or unrewarded.
Due to continued growth they currently have an opportunity for a Senior Archaeologist to join their strong and established archaeology team.
The majority of the projects undertaken by the successful applicant will be in the management of Aboriginal cultural heritage, although, if desired, opportunity exists to also undertake work in Historic Heritage arena.
In order to be short-listed for this opportunity applicants must be able to demonstrate some or all of the following selection criteria:
- 5+ years experience in Aboriginal Archaeological Surveys and Assessments
- Experience in the preparation of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plans
- Strong knowledge regarding the preparation of Department of Environment and Climate Change Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permits and associated Research Designs and Methodologies
- Experience in consultation with Aboriginal stakeholders and recording their views/oral histories
In return the incumbent will have the opportunity to work in a supportive team of like minded professionals and the chance to ensure Aboriginal stakeholder points of view are addressed.
To apply for this opportunity send your resume to resume@kfr.com.au or call Kay Farnell on (02) 9966 0969 to discuss further.
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Georgia Meros, Secretariat Officer
Cultural Heritage Centre for Asia and the Pacific
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