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Dr John Brine – Vale
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Season’s Greetings from Australia ICOMOS
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Australia ICOMOS 2013 conference: imagined pasts… imagined futures…
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Australia ICOMOS Secretariat Office closure for the holiday season
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International Conference on Vernacular Architecture: CIAV2013 – call for papers
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Looking for a good read over Christmas?
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2013 Western Australian Heritage Awards
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Australia ICOMOS New Membership Applications
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Call for Papers for 6th Volume of Preservation Education Research
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A Passion for Plants – the life of Alexander Macleay, an illustrated talk by Derelie Cherry
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2nd Heritage Forum of Central Europe – call for papers
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18th International Conference on Cultural Heritage and New Technologies – call for sessions, workshops and round tables
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Need help with Risk Management?
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CAA2013 Perth conference: “Across Space and Time” – registration opens very soon
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Cambridge Heritage Research bulletin available
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SITUATION VACANT Temporary relocation of objects – contract, National Trust of Australia (WA)
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SITUATION VACANT Design Guidelines, Hobart Mountain Water Supply System, Hobart City Council
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SITUATION VACANT Presenter, ABC TV Restoration series
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1. Dr John Brine – Vale
I am very sad to inform you that a long-time member of Australia ICOMOS John Brine died suddenly last Friday 14 December at his home. The Australia ICOMOS community send our deepest sympathies to his partner Norma Carter, and his extended family. John and Norma have attended many ICOMOS meetings and conferences, and participated with great interest in many social events. ICOMOS members can contact me for details of his funeral to be held on Thursday 20 December in Adelaide.
Elizabeth Vines
Email Elizabeth
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2. Season’s Greetings from Australia ICOMOS
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3. Australia ICOMOS 2013 conference: imagined pasts… imagined futures…
imagined pasts… imagined futures…
Australia ICOMOS 2013 National Conference—Centenary of Canberra
Thursday 31 October – Sunday 3 November 2013
Call for Conference Session Proposals
‘Imagined pasts, imagined futures’ is an exciting multidisciplinary conference that coincides with the centenary of Canberra and the array of cultural activities, performances, exhibitions and events that are planned for Canberra in 2013. Australia ICOMOS is partnering with the Museum of Australian Democracy in the unique setting of Old Parliament House to explore how heritage participates in the ‘imagined communities’ and ‘imagined geographies’ of nations and communities in a globalising world. Taking the imagining of the city of Canberra as our inspiration, the conference encourages a focus on imagination, innovation and creativity. Conference activities will feature special events that showcase Canberra’s unique cultural, historical and political heritage—from indigenous heritage futures, to the imagined frontiers of science and the heritage of political debate and satire! Pre and post conference activities will explore the heritage and cultural landscapes of the region, including its fantastic cool climate wines and produce.
Proposals are encouraged for sessions, workshops, panel discussions, performances, as well as individual papers – suggested themes are set out in the Australia ICOMOS 2013 Conference flyer. Be creative! Non-traditional formats welcomed.
The deadline for proposals for sessions, workshops and panel discussions etc is 31 January 2013. The deadline for abstracts for individual papers or performances is 31 March 2013.
Please email proposals to Tracy Ireland (Conference Organising Committee).
Early bird registration for ICOMOS Members (Full and Associate) $495, Non Members $595.
Registration will open in April 2013.
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4. Australia ICOMOS Secretariat Office closure for the holiday season
The Australia ICOMOS office will be closed from 4pm Wednesday 19 December 2012 to Friday 11 January 2013 inclusive. The office will reopen on Monday 14 January 2013 and the first newsletter for 2013 will be published Friday 18 January.
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5. International Conference on Vernacular Architecture: CIAV2013 – call for papers
Escola Superior Gallaecia and ICOMOS Scientific Committee on Vernacular Architecture have the pleasure to invite you to participate on the Vernacular Architecture International Conference CIAV2013 | 7ºATP | VerSus, which will take place in Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal, from 16 to 20 of October 2013. The conference will be a unique chance to gather experts and to incentive exchange from two relevant disciplinary areas: earthen architecture and vernacular heritage.
The international conference is organised under the Aegis of the Chaire UNESCO-Earthen Architecture & Sustainable development, ICOMOS-ISCEAH and PROTERRA, and has the Institutional Support of the Portuguese Ministry of Culture and ICOMOS-Portugal. The Conference is also organised with the partnership of CRAterre-ENSAG, Polytechnic University of Valencia, University of Florence, University of Cagliari, Association Centro da Terra and Foundation Convento da Orada.
Abstracts can be submitted until 20 January 2013, to the CIAV 2013 email address.
Visit the conference website for more information on submitting abstracts, the themes and the aims of the conference.
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6. Looking for a good read over Christmas?
Australia ICOMOS has 3 review copies of new publications if anyone is interested in reviewing them for Historic Environment. You get to keep the book in return for writing a short review!
- Andrew Dewdney, David Dibosa and Victoria Walsh, Post–Critical Museology: Theory and practice in the Art Museum, Routledge 2013
- Christine Hansen and Tom Griffiths, Living with fire, CSIRO Publishing, 2012
- Alister M Bowen, Archaeology of the Chinese Fishing Industry in Colonial Victoria, Studies in Australasian Historical Archaeology 3, Sydney University Press, 2012
Please contact Sandy Blair, the HE Reviews Editor, if you are interested.
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7. 2013 Western Australian Heritage Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2013 Western Australian Heritage Awards.
The awards recognise outstanding commitment to heritage conservation, adaptive reuse, tourism, interpretation and promotion of our rich cultural heritage.
Outstanding Western Australian conservation projects will be shortlisted for nomination in UNESCO’s Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.
Nominations close 1 February 2013. Find out more.
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8. Australia ICOMOS New Membership Applications
There are many benefits in joining ICOMOS – not only the fantastic people you will meet but Membership of Australia ICOMOS brings discounts at ICOMOS functions, at many conferences in Australia and internationally and on ICOMOS publications. The E-mail News provides a weekly bulletin board of information and events in Australia and overseas, including state based events, conferences and site visits, as well as information on heritage publications, funding and grant opportunities, course details and job offers. Members also receive a number of issues annually of the Australia ICOMOS refereed journal Historic Environment. Applications for members to join the Australia ICOMOS Executive Committee (EC) are encouraged from all states and territories. For Young Professional and full Members, the International ICOMOS card gives free or reduced rate entry to many historic and cultural sites.
Australia ICOMOS welcomes new members and would like to encourage students and young cultural heritage graduates to apply for membership. There are various membership categories and applications can be to be made to the Secretariat:
- Those who are interested in ICOMOS but who do not meet the requirements for full membership, or else do not have heritage conservation as their core focus, could apply to become Associates of ICOMOS
- Those at the beginning of a career in architecture, archaeology, planning or history with 3 years experience and who are under 30 years of age may be eligible for Young Professional membership at reduced rates
For further information go to the Membership page of the Australia ICOMOS website, or download the Australia ICOMOS 2012 Membership Application Form.
Membership applications are only considered at meetings of the Executive Committee – in order for your application to be considered at the February 2013 Executive Committee meeting, please submit it to the Secretariat by COB Thursday 24 January 2013.
If further information is required, email the Membership Secretary, John Wadsley.
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9. Call for Papers for 6th Volume of Preservation Education Research
Theme – Making the Argument: Pedagogical Approaches to Interpreting a Broader Past
Deadline for submission: 15 February 2013
Authors of accepted papers will be notified in April 2013.
The editors of Preservation Education Research (PER) invite paper proposals on the theme of incorporating aspects of vernacular architecture into our interpretations of place for the sixth (2013) edition of the journal.
The conservation of the historic environment is a “cultural problem,” not a technical one, especially where vernacular buildings and landscapes are concerned (Oliver 2006). Preservation treatments tend to unintentionally freeze a vernacular building or landscape rather than focusing on sustaining the social and cultural processes that brought the environment into being. Clearly, preservation research and practice needs to acknowledge that natural evolution and adaptation of vernacular processes played a role in creating these places, yet there is a lack of a theoretical basis for how vernacular traditions are sustained (Asquith and Vellinga 2006).
Many arguments for the significance of a place focus on its representation of the exceptional rather than the ordinary, leaving out much that can be learned from everyday, vernacular places. How do we teach our students to interpret ordinary places through the disciplines of vernacular architecture and historic preservation? Are there new strategies that can be employed to revisit our interpretations of the past and tell new stories about familiar places? For this thematic issue, the editors seek papers in two areas: those that focus on case studies demonstrating broader conceptions of arguing for significance, and those that address new or innovative strategies for helping students to acquire effective skills for demonstrating significance arguments.
While we encourage submissions based on this issue’s theme, papers on all topics related to preservation education, research, and scholarship are also considered.
The deadline for submission of papers (4500-6000 words), which should be e-mailed to this email address, is 15 FEBRUARY 2013. All submissions must adhere to the journal’s publication guidelines. Papers will be blind reviewed and authors notified of publication status by April 2013.
In addition, we encourage readers with interest and expertise in the topics covered in previous PER volumes to consider writing a PER Forum essay. The PER Forum contains short essays (800-1000 words) that respond to or critique reports or articles in previous volumes of the journal and encourage a constructive and scholarly dialogue. The deadline for PER Forum contributions is May 1, 2013. These contributions will be reviewed for acceptance and edited by PER editorial staff and, in some cases, sent out for peer review.
About PER
Preservation Education Research (PER) is a refereed journal focusing on scholarship related to historic preservation (e.g., heritage conservation/cultural patrimony) education that addresses the historic environment. The National Council for Preservation Education (NCPE) launched PER in 2007 as part of its mission to exchange and disseminate information and ideas concerning preservation education, current developments and innovations in preservation, and the improvement of historic preservation education programs and endeavors in the United States and abroad. For more information about NCPE and PER, click here. Back issues of PER are also available on NCPE’s web site.
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10. A Passion for Plants – the life of Alexander Macleay, an illustrated talk by Derelie Cherry
A Passion for Plants – the life of Alexander Macleay
Wednesday 13 February
6pm for 7pm – 8.30pm
Described by his eldest daughter, Fanny, as the ‘Lion of Sydney’, Alexander Macleay’s garden of 54 acres at Elizabeth Bay was the finest in colonial New South Wales. Next February join Australia Garden History Society (AGHS) member, Derelie Cherry, author of Alexander Macleay – from Scotland to Sydney as she traces the life of this fascinating Scottish gentleman. Described by Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney, Stephen Garton as “a path breaking piece of forensic research…our knowledge of colonial New South Wales is much enhanced”.
Dismissed from public office by Governor Bourke in 1836 amidst bitter intrigue, Alexander Macleay’s life was filled with adventure, romance (especially his children’s), a passion for natural history and financial problems which ultimately resulted in personal calamity. Yet the Macleay Museum at the University of Sydney and Macleay Street in Kings Cross remind us of the significance of Alexander Macleay, whilst the Botanic Gardens, State Library, Australian Museum and Australian Club are just a few of our early institutions that benefitted from his active involvement.
Do not miss what promises to be a very interesting evening.
Venue: Annie Wyatt Room, National Trust Centre, Observatory Hill
Cost: AGHS members, $20; Non-members, $30; includes light refreshments. Bookings essential.
Bookings and enquiries for the above event can be emailed to Jeanne.
PLEASE NOTE: Bookings must be made before payment. Payment confirms Booking. Payments for all events must be made prior to the event by either:
- cheque to Australian Garden History Society and mailed to: Jeanne Villani, Waterfall Cottage, 90 Cabbage Tree Road, Bayview, 2104
- bank transfer to: Australian Garden History Society, Sydney & Northern NSW Branch, ANZ Bank, Centrepoint Branch. BSB 012 040; Account 1017 62565
Payment must include your name and the function you are booking for.
Refunds for cancellations will not be made if less than 48 hours notice is given.
The book Alexander Macleay – from Scotland to Sydney is available at a discount to AGHS members – order online
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11. 2nd Heritage Forum of Central Europe – call for papers
2nd Heritage Forum of Central Europe
12-14 June 2013
Krakow, Poland
The theme for the 2nd Heritage Forum of Central Europe will be “The Limits of Heritage”.
The deadline for submission of proposals is 10 February 2013.
The 2nd Forum of Central Europe call for papers provides further details about the Forum and technical information concerning submissions.
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12. 18th International Conference on Cultural Heritage and New Technologies – call for sessions, workshops and round tables
18th International Conference on Cultural Heritage and New Technologies
Urban Archaeology and “Correct” documentation – Documenting the Data
11 -13 November 2013
Vienna, Austria
Deadline for proposals: 30 January 2013
Documentation of archaeological and cultural heritage sites is at the heart of the archaeological process and an important component in cultural heritage research and presentation. It is an essential step without which interpretation and analysis are not possible. It is what makes archaeology and cultural heritage “scientific”.
Maybe we are storytellers. If so, the type of story we tell is heavily influenced by our way of collecting and organising our archaeological data.
But can we speak about CORRECT documentation or should we talk only about usable and non-usable documentation?
The contemporary field is plagued by the involvement of operators each with their own new tools. They propose solutions and suggest methods but are often in blissful ignorance of the past investigations of the item, site or cultural heritage they are working on. New technology, however, has to support our research. Its use still depends on what we want to know next (our research). The best solution is to have an underpinning of basic documentation that allows any new researcher to easily access the core record. Then they can then enrich the documentation with the results of their new method, analysis and ideas.
It may be possible to build the ultimate recording system, but the information we feed it is always potentially unreliable. How do we know when our record is good – has integrity? What indicates that it might be bad – lacking integrity?
Models are there to be used, not believed. Documentation is always for a certain purpose and depending on that purpose, a set of documentation may be regarded as good or bad, as “fit for purpose”. There will never be absolute “true”, “correct” or “right” documentation.
An abstract model of documentation should consist of the attributes we record of the real world traits that we observe. The set of attributes that we choose to record (out of the infinite set of possibilities) are the ones that our current state of knowledge and our research aims (and therefore designs) suggest will be the most useful to our current research aims/agenda. If we want to reuse data beyond the current research project/agenda then we must be very explicit about why, how and what we record. This is the so called “para” data and goes beyond meta data to include the “how” and “why” of data capture.
There are also very important points which should be should be considered:
- Documentation should be available for scientific research
- Documentation should be comparable with old and future documents
- Documentation can be used for monitoring and preservation of national cultural heritage
- Documentation has to be suitable to fight illicit actions. Without a good documentation it is hard or impossible to find stolen objects.
- Documentation has to enable repair or reconstruction, at least virtually
CALL FOR SESSIONS, WORKSHOPS & ROUND TABLES
Documentation is the main topic of this year’s conference and an import issue to consider in all our work.
We would like to ask for “Session proposals” that invite researchers using new technologies to come forward and discuss what documentation they are using and why.
Email abstracts of 200-300 words to Wolfgang Börner
Notification of sessions, workshops and round tables: 30 January 2013
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13. Need help with Risk Management?
If so, you are invited to attend the annual Significance International ‘Risk Management for Collecting Organisations’ Workshop on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 February 2013 in Canberra.
Click here to learn more about the Workshop.
Click here to read about an earlier Risk Workshop.
Queries? Please send an email to Veronica Bullock.
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14. CAA2013 Perth conference: “Across Space and Time” – registration opens very soon
CAA2013 PERTH “Across Space and Time”
University Club of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia
25 – 28 March 2013
The Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology (CAA) Annual Conference is the major event in the calendar for scholars, specialists and experts in the field of informatic applications to archaeological and cultural heritage scholarship.
The 41st Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology ACROSS SPACE AND TIME Conference (CAA 2013 Perth) will explore a multitude of topics to showcase ground-breaking technologies and best practice from various archaeological, historical, cultural heritage and informatics disciplines, with a variety of case studies from all over the world. Some of these topics are specific to the Australasian region and include the application of GIS, databases, semantic web, and 3D visualisation to historical archaeology, landscape archaeology, maritime archaeology, rock art, and cultural heritage management.
Registrations will open on 20 December 2012.
For further information about this exciting interdisciplinary conference visit the conference website.
For general information please email the conference organisers.
The CAA Organisation
The Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology (CAA) is an international organisation that brings together a range of scholars and specialists in the fields of archaeology, ancient history, cultural heritage, mathematics and computer science aiming to provide interdisciplinary communication and stimulate discussion.
With an international presence of over forty years the CAA’s annual conferences have continuously provided for the facilitation of interdisciplinary communication and discussion, as well as the building of lasting professional relationships. The Organisation therefore has a long-standing record of projecting new and innovative developments in the realm of archaeology, cultural heritage, history, arts and related disciplines.
For more information about Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology organisation visit the CAA International website.
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15. Cambridge Heritage Research bulletin available
To read the latest Cambridge Heritage Research bulletin, click on the following link.
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16. SITUATION VACANT Temporary relocation of objects – contract, National Trust of Australia (WA)
Temporary relocation of objects – contract
The National Trust of Australia (WA) is seeking quotes from suitably qualified conservators, collection managers and/or curators for the packing and temporary storage of the artifacts displayed at Old Farm, Strawberry Hill.
The purpose of the project is to safely pack and transport the artifacts to offsite storage while conservation works to the main building at the property are undertaken. As the entire roof will be removed it is essential that the artifacts be removed for safety and security reasons. The artifacts are to be relocated and reinstalled on completion of the works. The artifacts will need to be removed from the property prior to 5 March 2013 and be returned approximately 8 weeks later.
A project brief and further information is available by emailing Sarah Murphy.
Submissions close 5pm, Friday 11 January 2013.
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17. SITUATION VACANT Design Guidelines, Hobart Mountain Water Supply System, Hobart City Council
Expressions of interest are sought from appropriately qualified persons for a Hobart City Council project to develop design guidelines for the presentation of the Hobart Mountain Water Supply System. This heritage listed site is an intact and in-service system comprising 1860s – 1910s infrastructure, which is set in native bushland on Mount Wellington, Hobart, Tasmania.
The deadline for expressions of interest is 7 January 2013.
Please contact Jill Hickie, HCC Project Manager, or Anne McConnell, WPMT Cultural Heritage Coordinator, for a copy of the Project Brief or further information. The key reference document that will guide the preparation of the design guidelines is the recently completed Hobart Mountain Water Supply System Conservation Management Plan, which can also be obtained from Jill Hickie or Anne McConnell.
Email Jill Hickie or call Jill on (03) 6238 2887; email Anne McConnell or call Anne on (03) 6239 1494.
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18. SITUATION VACANT Presenter, ABC TV Restoration series
ABC TV is looking for a presenter to host their proposed ABC Restoration series. Ideally, they want someone with a background in the heritage/restoration field. It is anticipated that it would be a part time commitment, beginning early to mid 2013, for around two years initially.
Criteria for Host/Presenter of the proposed ABC Restoration series:
- Have a background in the field of heritage/restoration or related discipline and be passionate about it
- Should be articulate and charismatic and not afraid to ‘get stuck in’
- Need to be relaxed in front of the camera, comfortable interacting with people and be happy and enthusiastic at whatever is thrown at them
- Must be able to project an image that enhances the show, this could mean creating a professional appearance, an edgy look or something in between
- Having a knack for writing is desirable, as well as time-management skills. The ability to meet deadlines is crucial
- Candidates should be prepared to travel regularly, be comfortable working in fast-paced environments and thinking on their feet
Interested persons should email Mark Stanforth for further information, by the end of January 2013.
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Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in the Australia ICOMOS Email News are not necessarily those of Australia ICOMOS Inc. or its Executive Committee. The text of Australia ICOMOS Email news is drawn from various sources including organizations other than Australia ICOMOS Inc. The Australia ICOMOS Email news serves solely as an information source and aims to present a wide range of opinions which may be of interest to readers. Articles submitted for inclusion may be edited.
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Australia ICOMOS Secretariat
Georgia Meros, Secretariat Officer
Cultural Heritage Centre for Asia and the Pacific
Deakin University
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Telephone: (03) 9251 7131
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Email: austicomos@deakin.edu.au
http://www.icomos.org/australia
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