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EOIs sought for membership of the ICOMOS International Scientific Committee for Stained Glass
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‘Understanding Place – the resource of landscape’ forum, Perth, THIS SATURDAY
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International Day for Monuments and Sites event in NSW, Sunday 3 April
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Blue Shield Statement on New Zealand
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Port Arthur Historic Site’s Ticket of Leave E-news available online
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“The Best in Heritage” conference, Dubrovnik, 22-24 September 2011
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China adopts first law for intangible cultural heritage protection
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ICOMOS Documentation Centre e-news – now online
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Heritage Victoria’s Inherit e-newsletter available online
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SITUATION VACANT Senior Built Heritage Specialist (Architectural Background), Godden Mackay Logan
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1. EOIs sought for membership of the ICOMOS International Scientific Committee for Stained Glass
The ICOMOS International Scientific Committee for Stained Glass, in association with the International Committee of the Corpus Vitrearum for the Conservation of Stained Glass, is currently seeking to broaden its membership in accordance with the Eiger-Xian principles. As such it is currently inviting applications for new Expert/Associate Membership from persons able to demonstrate expertise and experience in any field associated with the conservation of historic stained glass.
If you are interested in joining this ISC, please email Anita Krivickas, the Australia ICOMOS ISC co-ordinator, to receive the selection criteria. Applications should include a CV and supporting letter outlining your area of expertise and interest in the conservation of stained glass, and be emailed to the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat and Anita Krivickas by 11 March 2011. Further information regarding this ISC is available on the Stained Glass ISC page of the Australia ICOMOS website.
In accordance with Australia ICOMOS policy, nominations will be considered for endorsement by the Australia ICOMOS Executive Committee, and forwarded to the Stained Glass ISC for their consideration.
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2. ‘Understanding Place – the resource of landscape’ forum, Perth, THIS SATURDAY
‘Understanding Place – the resource of landscape’ forum
Perth, Saturday 12 March 2011
University Club, The University of Western Australia
The objective is to create a multi-disciplinary setting in which the concept of landscape is discussed and issues relating to Western Australia’s landscapes are aired. The intention is to discuss landscape, including social and cultural issues, the garden and the wider landscape, visions, actions and planning for the future. The WA Branch of the Australian Garden History Society, with support from the Society’s national management committee, The National Trust (WA), Australia ICOMOS’ International Scientific Committees on Cultural Landscapes and Cultural Routes and from the University of WA invite all interested people to attend a one-day multi-disciplinary forum on landscape assessment – historic and new – models from around Australia that work and don’t work, looking at current landscape change issues in WA needing addressing, and in particular starting to develop a ‘tool kit’ that can help widen debate and improve outcomes in WA.
Australia ICOMOS members are particularly encouraged to attend and spread the word to interested people in the planning, design, local government, rural sector, land managers and the general community.
University of WA Vice-Chancellor & eminent agricultural scientist, Prof. Alan Robson will open the forum. A range of presenters and audience participants with experience considering landscapes in a broad sense will be invited, to draw together a common set of values and meanings and useful approaches to landscape management. This is increasingly needed as WA grows and concentrates its population in the south-west and particularly metropolitan Perth. Competition over agricultural land, infrastructure projects etc. make it more urgent.
- Simon Lang & landscape architect Marion Blackwell AO will inform about WA’s natural history, geology, soils and flora
- Landscape architect and architect Craig Burton, Stuart Read, Juliet Ramsay and landscape historian and author Richard Aitken will explore case studies and ideas from around the country that are relevant to these themes
- Stephanie Clegg, Tara Cherrie and Ruth Morgan will elucidate local landscape issues
For more information email Caroline Grant or keep watching the Australian Garden History Society – WA branch webpage for updates. Further information is also available in the Understanding Place – the resource of landscape flyer.
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3. International Day for Monuments and Sites event in NSW, Sunday 3 April
In recognition of the 2011 International Day for Monuments and Sites celebrating Heritage of Water (actual date 18 April), NSW members of Australia ICOMOS and their families are invited to an open day at Cataract Dam on Sunday 3rd April. The day will include a presentation from Sydney Catchment Authority Environmental Officers regarding the methodology and practicalities of conserving a working dam site; behind the scenes access of Cataract Manor and grounds (usually closed to the public) and tour of the dam wall.
Cataract Dam was completed in 1907 and is the first of four water supply dams (including Cordeaux, Avon and Nepean Dams) in the Metropolitan Catchment Area constructed between 1903 and 1936 to provide a secure water supply to satisfy the demands of industrial, commercial and residential development of metropolitan Sydney up to c.1960. Collectively these dams represent the largest major water supply scheme undertaken in New South Wales in the first half of the twentieth century, and are one of the major engineering feats undertaken in Australia at any time.
When: Sunday 3 April 2011. Cataract Dam is open to the public each day from 10am. Why not make a day of it and bring along a picnic lunch? There are barbeques and picnic tables available within the publicly accessibly areas of the dam. The formal part of the day will start at 1.30pm with presentations, access to Cataract Manor and dam wall tour. Afternoon tea and scones is included and will be available at Cataract Manor from 3.00pm.
Where: Cataract Dam, located approximately 84 kilometres drive south-west of Sydney, is accessed off the Appin-Bulli Road. From Sydney take the Hume Highway [F5] to the Campbelltown exit and follow the Appin Road south. At Appin, take the Bulli-Wollongong Road, and turn right to Cataract Dam where signposted.
Who: We welcome Australia ICOMOS members and their families, but RSVP IS ESSENTIAL, by email to Anita Krivickas, by COB Monday 28 March 2011 to finalise logistical arrangements and catering numbers.
Cost: $5 per person to cover catering.
Thank you to Sydney Catchment Authority for generously providing access to the site and in particular to Cataract Manor.
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4. Blue Shield Statement on New Zealand
Click on the following link to read: Blue Shield Statement on Christchurch
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5. Port Arthur Historic Site’s Ticket of Leave E-news available online
To read the March 2011 issue, click here.
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6. “The Best in Heritage” conference, Dubrovnik, 22-24 September 2011
For the upcoming “The Best in Heritage” 10th anniversary conference, the conference organisers are looking forward to learning about relevant new international projects. A new or renewed project in the broad field of heritage is an enriching addition to any community, and increasingly relevant to many others due to tourism and the role in branding destinations.
For further information about “The Best in Heritage” conference, visit the conference website.
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7. China adopts first law for intangible cultural heritage protection
On February 25, 2011, China’s top legislature, the National People’s Congress, passed the country’s first national law for intangible cultural heritage. For information, click here and here.
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8. ICOMOS Documentation Centre e-news – now online
To read the March 2011 issue of the ICOMOS Documentation Centre’s e-newsletter, click here.
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9. Heritage Victoria’s Inherit e-newsletter available online
To view the January-February 2011 issue of Inherit, click here.
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10. SITUATION VACANT Senior Built Heritage Specialist (Architectural Background), Godden Mackay Logan
Senior Built Heritage Specialist
(Architectural Background)
- Australia’s leading multi-disciplinary heritage consulting firm
- A diverse range of high profile projects
- Opportunities for professional advancement and promotion
Heritage consulting firm Godden Mackay Logan (GML) is seeking a senior built heritage specialist to join our team.
GML provides high level heritage advice on a diverse range of projects for both private and public clients. Our multi-disciplinary in-house team has expertise in built heritage, conservation planning, archaeology, indigenous heritage and interpretation, as well as in due diligence and Land and Environment Court matters. GML is the heritage consultant of choice for many of Australia’s most important government and private organizations engaged with the management and development of heritage assets. Our unique position within the industry means that GML consulting staff have the opportunity to work on some of the most interesting heritage conservation projects across Australia. We are also increasingly engaged in international conservation projects.
We are looking for a dynamic person, ideally with an architectural background and 10+ years experience in the heritage conservation field. Essential skills include writing concise and comprehensive reports, providing heritage and conservation advice to private and public clients, and preparing heritage assessments, conservation management plans and heritage impact statements. Experience in working on large projects in multidisciplinary teams would be an advantage, as would membership of Australia ICOMOS.
We could also consider applications from built heritage specialists who are at an earlier stage in their career development, and are interested in enhancing their skills within the stimulating GML work environment.
GML has a friendly, supportive and flexible working environment with a strong team culture. You will work alongside colleagues who are leading experts in their fields.
This is a full time position based in our main office in inner Sydney. We also have an office in Canberra. An attractive salary package and conditions will be negotiated with the successful candidate, who will also have the opportunity for advancement within the firm and to contribute to its strategic development at the senior management level.
GML is an AS/NZL ISO 9001:2008 quality certified company.
For more information please contact Peter Romey, Partner, on (02) 9319 4811. Please email your application to Positions by Friday 25 March. GML website.
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