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Australia ICOMOS – Canberra Talk Series: note correction in date
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International Scientific Committee on Twentieth Century Heritage: “The Madrid Document”
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New IPPHA professional development course
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New content on Significance International website
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17th ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium – registration reminder
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Heritage Victoria’s Inherit e-newsletter available online
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16th Engineering Heritage Australia Conference, Hobart, November 2011 – early bird registrations
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Churchill Fellowships Seminar
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News from World Monuments Fund
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The Mysterious Maya: An Ancient American Civilisation, a talk by Professor Norman Hammond
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Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Underwater Cultural Heritage – monthly newsletter/press release
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Tours of the Mandeville Hall Mansion
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SITUATION VACANT Assistant Director, Heritage and Wildlife Division, Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
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SITUATION VACANT Heritage Consultant, Research Assistant, RBA Architects and Conservation Consultants Pty Ltd
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SITUATION VACANT Tender for panel of conservators for capital / conservation work to monuments, memorials and public art in City of Port Phillip
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SITUATION VACANT Expressions of Interest called: Port Arthur Historic Site – Penitentiary Precinct Conservation Project
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SITUATION VACANT Heritage Study Expressions of Interest, Ararat Rural City
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1. Australia ICOMOS – Canberra Talk Series: note correction in date
Archaeology as Place Memory: considering archaeology and place making in the north eastern United States and Quebec
Tracy Ireland
In this talk Tracy will explore how urban archaeological places are created and experienced in the north eastern United States and Quebec, and compare this with recent research on comparative sites in Australia and New Zealand. While there is extensive international literature on best practice for archaeological conservation and preservation in situ, there is more limited discussion of the meanings of the places created and how they are experienced and understood by communities. Tracy has been working towards understanding how people experience these places and how this intersects with place and identity in postcolonial contexts, where historical solid ground is so often sought as a counter to political and cultural debates about how and why the past matters!
Tracy Ireland is an archaeologist and heritage researcher and has been the Director of the Donald Horne Institute for Cultural Heritage, at the University of Canberra, since 2009. Tracy previously led the Canberra office of Godden Mackay Logan, Heritage Consultants. She is currently working on a project looking at the conservation of historical archaeological remains in situ called ‘Material Memories’, funded by a UC Deputy Vice Chancellor’s Fellowship. As part of her research Tracy visited the United States, Canada and Denmark in April and May 2011.
Members and the public are welcome. Refreshments will be available appropriate to the topic of the talk! This is part of a series of talks organised by Australia ICOMOS.
Time & Date: 5.00-6.30 pm, Thursday 25 August 2011 (not Thursday 24 as previously stated) – the talk will start at 5.30pm
Venue: Menzies Room, National Archives of Australia, East Block, Queen Victoria Terrace, Parkes (enter from Kings Avenue side)
RSVP: To Marilyn Truscott
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2. International Scientific Committee on Twentieth Century Heritage: “The Madrid Document”
In June, the ICOMOS International Scientific Committee on Twentieth Century Heritage – ISC20C met with the Architecture faculty of ETSAM University in Madrid to discuss the need for the development of the “Intervention Principles for 20th Century Architectural Heritage”. It was a very lively debate, with a wide range of international perspectives, some very needful of such a text for consent authorities, others referring to existing charters as adequate. The engagement of students from the University in the meetings and the professors as lecturers was very fruitful The conclusions of the meeting and associated conference were expressed in “The Madrid Document”.
Click the link to read The Madrid Document – Final
It’s part of the development by ISC20C of guidelines for the conservation of heritage sites of the twentieth century during 2011–2012. The Madrid Document focuses on the subject of guiding intervention and change for places of the Twentieth Century Architectural Heritage “. While it specifically applies to architectural heritage in all its forms, many of its concepts may equally apply to other types of twentieth-century heritage. The Madrid Document recognises existing heritage conservation documents[i], and also identifies many of the issues specifically involved in the conservation of architectural heritage.
All comments would be most welcome, it will be discussed again at the ISC20C next meeting in November at the GA in Paris.
Look forward to hearing from you all.
Sheridan Burke
President, ICOMOS ISC20C
Email Sheridan
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3. New IPPHA professional development course
The Institute for Professional Practice in Heritage & the Arts (IPPHA) is pleased to announce a new professional development course to be run in Canberra on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 September, 2011:
Layout, Lighting and Labels: Designing and Delivering a Small Exhibition
A two-day skills development workshop providing a comprehensive overview of how to plan, design, install and market a small-scale exhibition
Click on the links below for further details.
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4. New content on Significance International website
RESOURCES PAGES
Significance International is pleased to announce the launch of its Resources webpages. These new offerings have grown out of the Risk Management for Collecting Organisations (RMCO) workshop in February 2011.
Click here to read how the RMCO workshop went, and click here to access the Reading List that supported it.
A further page arising from the RMCO workshop concerns Official Standards. On this page you will find a selection of standards and guidelines relevant to cultural heritage (particularly collecting organisations) arranged under eight headings, beginning with ‘Risk analysis and management’.
By clicking on an individual standard you will be taken to the official Australian Standards website ‘SAI Global’ where you can learn more about the chosen standard and proceed to purchase it if you wish.
Also available on the Official Standards page (at right) are the free SAI Global ‘Guides to Standards’ which place groups of standards into easily understandable contexts.
NEW NEWS ARTICLES
Since the last mailout in February news articles include some results of the Australian Government’s 2011-2012 Budget, which will positively and negatively affect movable cultural heritage. There are also some international commentaries and offerings. See:
Efficiency Dividend put to the vote
$39 million gets sustainability reporting moving in Australia
$5 million in research grants awarded
Calling all Collections Managers!
NEXT SUSTAINABLE COLLECTIONS WORKSHOPS
We’re also delighted to announce our next Sustainable Collections Workshop in November 2011. This workshop will be on collections Significance Assessment. Click here to sign up for this workshop, and click here to read about the 2010 Significance Assessment workshop.
We are in the early stages of planning the next Risk Management for Collecting Organisations workshop in February 2012. Contact Us if you would like to register your interest in attending this workshop.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any queries or comments.
Sincerely,
Veronica Bullock
Significance International
+61 (0)2 6291 6334
+61 (0) 466 574 479
email Significance International
visit the Significance International website
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5. 17th ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium – registration reminder
17th ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium
‘Heritage, driver of development’
27 November – 2 December 2011
Paris, France
Deadline – early bird registration: 27 August 2011
Deadline – post-tour reservations: 27 September 2011
The most important triennial gathering of ICOMOS will take place from 27 November to 2 December 2011 for the first time in Paris at UNESCO headquarters.
The General Assembly (GA) is accompanied by a Scientific Symposium on the theme “Heritage: Driver of Development”. Both events are open to ICOMOS members and non-members alike.
Visit the GA website to consult the full programme, register on-line and obtain information on negotiated hotel rates and the 9 post-tours to World Heritage cities in France on offer.
We advise you to book accommodation early to benefit of the widest choice and best rates.
The General Assembly is the occasion where ICOMOS debates its strategy and programme for the coming three years, adopts important resolutions, elects its next board, appoints its Honorary Members and awards the Gazzola Prize – the organization’s highest distinction.
The programme include a special evening event for young professionals and universities, a forum where the ICOMOS International Scientific Committees will present their activities to participants and an event to allow participants to exchange with colleagues from their region.
Evening receptions are planned among other at the Cité de l’architecture and His Highness the Aga Khan makes us the honour of welcoming the ICOMOS membership at the Domaine de Chantilly, owned by the Institut de France, for a private visit.
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6. Heritage Victoria’s Inherit e-newsletter available online
To view the July 2011 issue of Inherit, click here.
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7. 16th Engineering Heritage Australia Conference, Hobart, November 2011 – early bird registrations
16th Engineering Heritage Australia Conference
Wrest Point Conference Centre
13-16 November 2011, Hobart, Tasmania
Early bird registrations are open until 31 August 2011. Firm bookings are now available for the four-day pre-conference tour. For information and on-line bookings, For further information visit the conference website.
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8. Churchill Fellowships Seminar
The Heritage Branch, Department of Environment and Resource Management, will host a seminar for professionals and tradespeople working in the heritage and environment sectors who may be interested in applying for a Churchill Fellowship.
Churchill Trust and Churchill Fellowships
The Churchill Trust was established in 1965 to honour the memory of Sir Winston Churchill by awarding overseas research Fellowships known as ‘Churchill Fellowships’.
The aim of the Churchill Trust is to give opportunity, by the provision of financial support, to enable Australians from all walks of life who desire to further their search for excellence overseas.
Since its inception The Churchill Trust has awarded Churchill Fellowships to over 3,400 Australians. There are no prescribed qualifications, academic or otherwise, for the award of most Churchill Fellowships. Merit is the primary test, whether based on past achievements or demonstrated ability for future achievement in any walk of life.
Benefit to Australia is a significant factor. Churchill Fellowships allow you to design your own research project, travel the world and further your knowledge in your chosen field, before returning to make a real contribution to Australian society.
Churchill Fellowships have been awarded in just about every field imaginable.
To be eligible for a Churchill Fellowship, you must be an Australian citizen aged over 18 years, have a passion for your chosen field and a desire to conduct research overseas, and would like to benefit Australia by sharing your knowledge and experience.
More information, including a listing of previous recipients, is available on the Churchill Trust website.
Seminar
The seminar will provide an opportunity for those considering making application for a Churchill Fellowship to hear about the experiences of a number of recent Fellows. The seminar will be of particular interest to both professionals and tradespeople working in the heritage and environment sectors.
When: 1.30-3.30pm Friday 9 September 2011
Where: Wet Tropics Room, Level 3, 400 George St, Brisbane
Tea and coffee will be provided.
To register for this free event, please email Queensland Heritage.
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9. News from World Monuments Fund
To read the latest news from the World Monuments Fund, click here.
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10. The Mysterious Maya: An Ancient American Civilisation, a talk by Professor Norman Hammond
Dr Patrick J. Greene, FSA, CEO of Museum Victoria, has pleasure in inviting you to this special lecture sponsored by the Society of Antiquaries of London.
Professor Norman Hammond
The Mysterious Maya: An Ancient American Civilisation
Sunday 4 September 2011, 2pm
The Mind and Body Theatrette
Melbourne Museum Carlton Gardens
RSVP: by email to Discovery Lectures by 1 September 2011
Please see the Invitation Norman Hammond Lecture flier for further details.
Bookings are essential as places are limited.
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11. Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Underwater Cultural Heritage – monthly newsletter/press release
Click on the following link to read the August newsletter – August press release – AAHM 2011 conference.
Visa for the Philippines
Visit the Philippines’ Bureau of Immigration website below for the list of the countries under Executive Order 408 whose nationals may be admitted visa free for an initial valid stay of 21 days upon arrival provided he/she presents a passport valid for at least six months beyond the contemplated period of stay and a return ticket to his/her country of origin or a ticket and/or visa to his/her next country of destination. Nationals of countries not included in the list are required to secure an entry visa at a Philippine Foreign Service Post prior to arrival. For the requirements in securing an entry visa, you may address your concern to the Philippine Foreign Service Post of legal residence.
Should you have other visa-related queries, please do not hesitate to call the Bureau of Immigration Helpdesk Hotline at (632) 524-3769.
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12. Tours of the Mandeville Hall Mansion
Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is opening the front door of the mansion Mandeville Hall for guided tours by Architectural Historian Steve Stefanopoulos. Come and experience the lavish interiors and learn about the history and architecture of one of Melbourne’s most significant nineteenth century mansions.
Tours will commence promptly at 2.15pm with the front door opening for registrations from 2.00pm. Afternoon tea will be served in the exquisite Reception and Drawing Rooms at the conclusion of the tours.
Dates & Time: Sunday 18 September & Sunday 23 October 2011 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Cost: $50.00 per person. No bookings on the day as numbers are strictly limited.
Please note that there are a number of steps in and around the mansion therefore ease of mobility is essential.
To book, please download the Mandeville Hall Tour Registration Form.
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13. SITUATION VACANT Assistant Director, Heritage and Wildlife Division, Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
Click on the following link for further information about this role – EL 1 Cultural Heritage North.
Please note that the closing date for applications is Monday 22 August 2011.
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14. SITUATION VACANT Heritage Consultant, Research Assistant, RBA Architects and Conservation Consultants Pty Ltd
RBA Architects and Conservation Consultants Pty Ltd are seeking a heritage consultant/research assistant to join our team. RBA is a well established conservation architecture and heritage consultancy practice based in St Kilda. Please refer to our website : www.rbaarchitects.com.au.
The position of assistant to our architectural historian is full time and involves undertaking research, assisting in preparing statements of significance, heritage impact statements, conservation management plans, providing advice to building owners and authorities, and the like.
Ideally, you will have direct prior experience working for a similar practice or in the public sector, although this is not a prerequisite. Alternatively, you may be commencing your career. We are willing to provide training and professional development assistance to the right candidate.
Selection criteria
- Prefer a degree in History, Architecture, Urban Design, Planning or equivalent
- Demonstrated research, organisational and report writing skills
- An understanding of heritage management principles.
- Knowledge and experience in the planning and/or heritage conservation sector;
- Demonstrated experience at assessing heritage significance and developing appropriate conservation management policies and strategies
Contact
Interested applicants please forward your CV by email in the first instance to RBA Architects.
If you wish to discuss the position please call either Roger Beeston (Director) or Anthony Hemingway (Historian) 03 9525 5666
Closing date for applications: Friday 2 September
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15. SITUATION VACANT Tender for panel of conservators for capital / conservation work to monuments, memorials and public art in City of Port Phillip
The City of Port Phillip is inviting tenders for a panel of conservators and stonemasons for capital/conservation works and maintenance of their monuments, memorials and public art.
For further information, visit the Tenders section of the City of Port Phillip website.
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16. SITUATION VACANT Expressions of Interest called: Port Arthur Historic Site – Penitentiary Precinct Conservation Project
The Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority (PAHSMA) is on the verge of one of its most exciting and important projects for many decades. The Penitentiary building is the largest and most widely recognised standing structure associated with the convict system in Tasmania. It is a nationally recognised image used in the promotion of Tasmania. PAHSMA is calling for Expressions of Interest for the Penitentiary Precinct Conservation Project, a multi-discipline approach to the protection and promotion of this most important site.
For more information please contact Jo Lyngcoln – Conservation Manager PAHSMA: ph: (03) 62512363 (0428 141 652) or email Jo.
The closing date for the Expression of Interest is 19 September 2011.
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17. SITUATION VACANT Heritage Study Expressions of Interest, Ararat Rural City
Ararat Rural City is seeking Expresssions of Interest for a Stage 1 Heritage study for all of the municipality except for the town of Ararat which already has a completed heritage study.
The municipality is around one hour west of Ballarat, covers from Streathem on the Glenelg Highway to near Glen Thompson and from East of Buangor on the Western Highway to just west of Ararat including Pomonal and Moyston.
The budget for the study is $65,000 and EOI’s will close 31August 2011. Copies of the brief can be obtained from Neil Manning, Manager Planning & Development Ararat Rural City, (03) 5355 0200 or email Neil.
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