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Congratulations Canberra and the Canberra Declaration
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REMINDER: Australia ICOMOS Secretariat Office unattended
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Two PhD Scholarship Opportunities – Law/Intangible Cultural Heritage (Deakin University)
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Local government heritage seminar, 22 November, Melbourne
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RAHS Evening Lecture, Tuesday 12 November, Sydney
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Call for applications to serve on the Heritage Council of NSW
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“The Art Deco Sculpture of Rayner Hoff and His School” talk, Sydney
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18th ICOMOS General Assembly – call for papers
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IPHC conference, Denmark, 2014 – SECOND (& altered) call for papers
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Information re: forthcoming Anzac Centenary 2014-2018
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Heritage Council of WA’s eNews out now
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Interpretation Australia’s National Masters workshop, 21 November, Sydney
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Cambridge Heritage Research bulletin available
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News from World Monuments Fund
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SAHC2014 conference, Mexico, October 2014 – call for papers
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Heritage Victoria’s latest Inherit e-newsletter available online
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‘Stucco’ specialist now residing in Melbourne
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SITUATION VACANT Heritage Practice Manager, Rappoport Pty Ltd (Sydney)
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SITUATION VACANT CMP for the Cultural Heritage on Rottnest Island, Western Australia – call for tenders
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1. Congratulations Canberra and the Canberra Declaration
The Australia ICOMOS Canberra Conference, held at Old Parliament House last weekend, was a great success with 240 participants – the organising committee are to be congratulated on the lively debate, ‘conversations of entanglement’ and range of presentations covering such a wide range of topics. The event commenced with a video of the Federal Minister for the Environment, Greg Hunt’s speech, and I am delighted to advise Minister Hunt’s Australia ICOMOS video address is now available on his website.
Click on the following link to read the transcript of Minister Hunt’s speech.
This was a very positive first contribution to the conference, and one which the Executive Committee (EC) and I will be following up with the now revived National Heritage Strategy.
Two key Australia ICOMOS initiatives were emphasised and endorsed at the Conference:
1. National Heritage Listing for Canberra – the Australia ICOMOS annual Conference strongly promoted its support for the inclusion of Canberra on the National Heritage List. The conference opening keynote presentation by Sheridan Burke pressed the need for the government to complete the stalled national listing process. In addition, many of the overseas visitors also supported her proposition for Canberra to be put forward for world heritage listing. Sheri concluded her keynote with a call to Australia ICOMOS, as a small but pre-eminent NGO in the heritage field, and members individually, to maintain our independent voices for heritage, to step forward and take personal action in supporting the proposed national heritage listing for Canberra – whether by letters, or media engagement, and challenged us to use a new media alternative that is currently demonstrably impacting political decision-makers: Twitter.
At the end of the Conference the Canberra Declaration 2013 was submitted to the Conference, calling for the National Heritage Listing to be actively pursued, and it was carried unanimously. Australia ICOMOS will be pursing this matter with the Minister.
2. Aboriginal Statement and Reconciliation Action Plan – at the AGM meeting Meredith Walker proposed that Australia ICOMOS review the Aboriginal Statement which is currently available on the website and prepare a Reconciliation Action Plan. This was supported and carried at the meeting, and will be coordinated by the EC. More information will be separately circulated in the e-news about this initiative. The Aboriginal Statement was prepared by Australia ICOMOS more than 10 years ago and it is time for it to be reviewed.
Other contributions to the Conference included the Sunday morning session on ‘Indigenous Futures – Song Lines and National Heritage’ with a presentation by Dr Diana James together with Tapaya Edwards (Cultural Ambassador of the Pitjantjatjara Nation and Lead Male Dancer in the Seven Sisters Song Line). Attendees were particularly moved by the video presented – this contribution by people from the remote desert communities of central Australia was very much appreciated. The traditional elders, singers and dancers were claiming recognition of their song lines as the foundational cultural heritage of Australia – and the song lines project has gained National recognition of the importance of foundational cultural tracks of song to Australian heritage. Lively debate on this presentation occurred with a panel discussion chaired by Chris Johnston, with contributions from Jacqueline Huggins, John Carty, John Avery, Diana James and Tapaya Edwards.
There were many other presentations of very high standard, and a very stimulating final paper was presented by Professor Tim Winter raising issues of heritage conservation in an age of shifting global power. The Conference concluded with a lively panel discussion on the issues raised in Tim’s paper, and how heritage will be seen and managed in 25 years from now.
Congratulations again to all the Conference organising committee – and to all who presented papers and attended. It was a pleasure to be involved in such a stimulating and exciting Conference.
Elizabeth Vines OAM
President, Australia ICOMOS
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2. REMINDER: Australia ICOMOS Secretariat Office unattended
The Australia ICOMOS Secretariat will be unattended from the morning of Thursday 7 November to Tuesday 12 November inclusive – the office will re-open Wednesday 13 November.
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3. Two PhD Scholarship Opportunities – Law/Intangible Cultural Heritage (Deakin University)
Two PhD scholarships are now available in Deakin University’s School of Law. The scholarships are related to the Australian Research Council Discovery grant project ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage across borders: Laws, structures and strategies in China and its ASEAN neighbours’.
These research projects bring together usually separate discourses in United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and other international organisations about intangible cultural heritage. They examine Asian case studies to show how international principles and concepts are locally implemented. Different terminologies and interpretations of ‘rights’ under international conventions have underpinned cross-border conflicts about cultural and intellectual property claimed by neighbouring countries and communities for tourism and development purposes. The research projects analyse the legal, institutional, political and cultural reasons for such conflicts and develops practical proposals for promoting international reconciliation and enhanced international cooperation in heritage protection.
Project 1: The International Legal Framework for Intangible Cultural Heritage (1 scholarship available)
This research project will be examining the legal framework for intangible cultural heritage protection as it is currently being developed at the international level by institutions such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and others. The focus will be on existing international conventions and their implementation as well as on current negotiations of further agreements and proposals in the academic literature.
Project 2: Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection in Indonesia and Malaysia (1 scholarship available)
This research project will look at the implementation of international models for the protection of intangible cultural heritage in the national laws of Indonesia and Malaysia and how such models are interpreted at both the national and community level. Depending on the qualification of the successful applicant, there may be an opportunity for fieldwork in one of the countries that is being studied.
Eligibility
- Applicants must meet Deakin’s PhD entry requirements and must hold a Bachelor’s degree with Honours (first class) or a Master’s degree with a substantial research component, or equivalent, in law
- Excellent knowledge of Indonesian and/or Malay expected for Project 2. Fluency in one of these languages is desirable
- Additional qualifications in another relevant disciplines (i.e. Asian Studies, anthropology, sociology, history, environmental studies, heritage studies etc.) and/or an interest in legal developments in Asia will be an asset
- Applications are open to Australian or New Zealand citizens, permanent residents or international applicants
Further information is available by clicking here. Queries can be directed to Prof Christoph Antons by email.
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4. Local government heritage seminar, 22 November, Melbourne
This day provides professional development and networking for Heritage Advisors working for local government and the program opens up to local government planners in the afternoon.
The advisors program includes presentations from Jenny Dickens on the latest developments from ICCROM in relation to building stone conservation.
The planners/advisors program includes presentations on Mount Alexander Shire Council successfully progressing an ‘old’ heritage study, Mornington Shire Council’s survey of heritage owners and Greater Shepparton City Council’s inaugural Cultural Heritage Awards.
Further details including how to RSVP are available in the Local Government Heritage Seminar, Melbourne flier.
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5. RAHS Evening Lecture, Tuesday 12 November, Sydney
The Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) presents:
The History of Australia’s Prehistory
Speakers – Billy Griffiths and Alan Williams
Billy Griffiths explores the history of the iconic archaeological site Madjedbebe (Malakunanja II) in Arnhem Land and reflects on what it reveals about when and how people first reached Australia. He talks about the repeat excavations of Madjedbebe in 1973, 1989 and 2012 in the context of the development of Australian archaeology, and he questions the divide between history and prehistory. Alan Williams continues from Billy’s talk by exploring how population and mobility of Aboriginal people developed over the last 50,000 years. Using the results of his PhD research and case-studies from the Sydney region, he explores the highs and lows of prehistoric populations through some of the most extreme climates humans have ever faced, including the Last Glacial Maximum and intensification of the El Nino Southern Oscillation.
About the speakers
Billy Griffiths is a Sydney-based writer and historian. He worked as the camp manager and cook for the re-excavation of Madjedbebe (Malakunanja II) in 2012. He is the author of The China Breakthrough: Whitlam in the Middle Kingdom, 1971 (Monash University Publishing, 2012).
Alan Williams is an archaeologist and PhD student at the Australian National University, and manager at Archaeological and Heritage Management Solutions Pty Ltd. He has over 15 academic publications and 100 consulting reports to his name, with a focus in his research on the investigation of Aboriginal archaeology and climate change across Australia.
When: 12 November 2013, 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Where: History House, 133 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Cost: $10 members, $12 non-members
Bookings: (02) 9247 8001 or email RAHS
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6. Call for applications to serve on the Heritage Council of NSW
Office of Environment and Heritage
HERITAGE COUNCIL OF NSW
Appointment of Members – Call for applications to serve on the Heritage Council of NSW
The Minister for Heritage, the Hon Robyn Parker MP, is seeking applications for membership on the Heritage Council of NSW and Heritage Council Committees. This is an important opportunity to join the independent advisory body providing expert advice to the Minister on heritage matters in NSW.
The Heritage Council of NSW is established under the Heritage Act 1977 (NSW). The Council consists of nine members with a mix of heritage experience in areas including architecture, cultural heritage, planning, building, property, history and archaeology. Members include representatives of the community, government, the conservation profession and organisations such as the National Trust of Australia (NSW).
The Heritage Council makes recommendations to the Minister for the listing of places and objects on the State Heritage Register and is the primary approval body for changes to places and items on the Register. The Heritage Council Committees support the work of the Heritage Council.
The Heritage Council and its Committees generally meet once a month. Members will be appointed in January 2014 for terms of up to three years.
Application packages can be obtained from the Office of Environment and Heritage by phone: (02) 9873 8500 or emailing the Office.
For more information, visit the Heritage Council of NSW website.
Applications close Monday 18 November 2013.
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7. “The Art Deco Sculpture of Rayner Hoff and His School” talk, Sydney
The Twentieth Century Heritage Society of NSW presents an illustrated talk by Lorainne Kypiotis (MA. BA. Dip Ed.) about Rayner Hoff, the most successful public sculptor of his era. In the decades between the wars, Rayner Hoff became responsible for perhaps the only instance of coherent group production in Australia, enlisting members of his “school” from the ranks of the predominantly female students of East Sydney Technical College.
Date & Time: Friday 22 November 2013, 7.15-10.15pm
Venue: Australian Institute of Architects auditorium at TUSCULUM, 3 Manning Street, Potts Point
Click here for booking and pricing details.
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8. 18th ICOMOS General Assembly – call for papers
Dear Australia ICOMOS members,
There is now a call for papers for the Scientific Symposium which will take place in Florence, Italy, on the occasion of the 18th ICOMOS General Assembly, from 10 to 14 November 2014, on the theme:“ Heritage and Landscape as Human Values”.
The call for papers is also available on the home page of the ICOMOS website and has been sent to the entire ICOMOS membership via the ICOMOS e-News.
The deadline for abstracts is 31 January 2014. For all further details, please refer to the 2014 ICOMOS General Assembly – call for papers.
I would strongly encourage a large Australian participation in this event, which is always full of interesting papers and interchange.
Further information
Symposium Scientific Secretariat and address for sending abstracts: email GA2014
General enquiries about the 18th General Assembly: email 18ICOMOS2014
Visit the 18th General Assembly webpage for further information.
Feel free to contact me (email Elizabeth) if you have any comments not answered on the website.
Elizabeth Vines OAM
President, Australia ICOMOS
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9. IPHC conference, Denmark, 2014 – SECOND (& altered) call for papers
ICOMOS International Polar Heritage Committee Meeting & Open Conference
“The Future of Polar Heritage:
Environmental challenges in the face of climate change: detection and response”
Copenhagen, Denmark
25-28 May 2014
The ICOMOS International Polar Heritage Committee (IPHC) is holding its next meeting and open conference in Copenhagen, Denmark on May 25th – 28th 2014.
The IPHC 2014 conference will be held at and hosted by the National Museum of Denmark in association with the Greenland National Museum.
The focus of the conference will be to bring together interested parties to discuss the future of polar heritage. The conference theme is about addressing environmental challenges in the face of climate change – how do we detect and respond to those changes.
The conference is open to heritage specialists, scientists, researchers, educators and students as well as participants from government, local community and industry. The formal AGM of the IPHC will be open to IPHC members only.
Abstract deadline: 20 November 2013.
For more information download the IPHC Conference 2014 Second & Final Call for Papers.
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10. Information re: forthcoming Anzac Centenary 2014-2018
Victoria’s Anzac Centenary Committee
Did you know that Victoria has an Anzac Centenary Committee chaired by Hon. Ted Baillieu MLA?
Victoria’s Anzac Centenary Website
There is now a Victorian website for the Anzac Centenary containing information about the centenary and proposed projects. Community groups can list upcoming events, and people can upload their stories, images and memories.
Grants for Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour
The Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour Grants Program is now open for applications. For the first time this grants program is offering funding for avenues of honour. Grants of up to $20,000 are available.
Soldier Settlement Records
The Victorian Government intends to digitise the records of Victoria’s WWI soldier settlers. There were 11,639 returned soldiers who took up blocks of land in Victoria after World War One.
For more information about the Anzac Centenary in Victoria, contact Veterans Affairs by email.
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11. Heritage Council of WA’s eNews out now
Read the latest edition of the Heritage Council’s eNewsletter, Heritage Matters.
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12. Interpretation Australia’s National Masters workshop, 21 November, Sydney
Interpretation Australia’s National Masters workshop
21 November 2013, 9am-3pm
Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
Further information is available by clicking here. Read about the amazing line-up of provocative speakers – and register for both the National Masters Workshop and all the networking opportunities clustered around it… including a great field trip on Friday 22 November (limited places).
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13. Cambridge Heritage Research bulletin available
To read the latest Cambridge Heritage Research bulletin, click on the following link.
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14. News from World Monuments Fund
To read the latest news from the World Monuments Fund, click here.
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15. SAHC2014 conference, Mexico, October 2014 – call for papers
2014 International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions (SAHC2014)
Mexico City, Mexico
15 – 17 October 2014
One day pre-conference course will be offered.
The abstract submission will be via the website.
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission: 15 November 2013
- Notification of provisional acceptance: 15 January 2014
- Manuscript submission for Review: 15 April 2014
- Notification of final acceptance: 30 May 2014
- Submission of final manuscript: 30 June 2014
Conference General Contact
Chairman: Fernando Peña – email
Further information is available at the conference website.
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16. Heritage Victoria’s latest Inherit e-newsletter available online
To download the latest issue of Inherit, click here.
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17. ‘Stucco’ specialist now residing in Melbourne
Mr Salvatore Russo, recently moved from Italy to Melbourne, Australia, is a 30 year veteran in ‘Stucco’. More specifically, its physical application amongst Italy’s vast landscape of Grande Architecture.
Highly acclaimed for his knowledge and work in the restoration and conservation of Historic buildings and monuments, his references even contain the names of some of the world’s most famous places, such as The Vatican.
Mr Russo is committed to sharing his specialist knowledge and decades of experience so Australia is not left behind the rest of the world in methods of Restoration and Preservation of our Historic Architecture. Please feel free to contact Mr Russo for a quote. All work welcome.
He is also is open to any invitation to teach restoration methods that are leading edge and used in the world today, and share with Australia the most effective processes and optimal materials used in the application of this technique simply known as Stucco.
To contact Mr Salvatore Russo, please send emails to this address.
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18. SITUATION VACANT Heritage Practice Manager, Rappoport Pty Ltd (Sydney)
Opportunity for the right Candidate
HERITAGE PRACTICE MANAGER – METROPOLITAN SYDNEY
- Great career opportunity
- Medium-sized Heritage Consultancy Practice
Rappoport Pty Ltd – cultural heritage practitioners based in metropolitan Sydney is looking for an enthusiastic self-motived practice manager with minimum15 years’ experience in a medium-size consultancy firm consisting of 10 staff.
Your duties will include meeting clients, tendering for work, providing fee proposals, organising staff, allocating work, establishing benchmark standards in the office, meeting deadlines, responding to business opportunities and monitoring jobs and staff progress.
If you are thinking long-term and see a future for yourself at a senior level in our practice, then we invite you to apply. Utmost will be your managerial skills, enthusiasm, long-term commitment and willingness to both grow the company and collaborate with clients and staff in order to maintain the company’s good reputation and standards.
Salary package will be negotiable, commensurate with experience and skills.
Rappoport is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all suitable applicants.
Please email your resume or for a confidential discussion/enquiries regarding this position, please contact Sue Rosenberg on 0412 486 777 or email Sue.
Closing date for applications is Friday 15 November 2013.
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19. SITUATION VACANT CMP for the Cultural Heritage on Rottnest Island, Western Australia – call for tenders
Request for Tender: Conservation Management Plan (CMP) for the Cultural Heritage on Rottnest Island, Western Australia
Issued by Rottnest Island Authority
Tender documents are located on the Tenders WA website
Deadline for submissions: Wednesday 20 Nov 2013 at 2:30PM Perth, Western Australia
Enquiries: email Harriet Wyatt
The Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) will commission a Conservation Management Plan (CMP) for Rottnest Island that is prepared in the context of the proposed nomination of a the Island to the National Heritage List. The document is to provide information about the local, State and National cultural heritage values and potential World Heritage values as well as the statutory and management framework that will ensure that the local, State, National and potential World Heritage values of the Island are appropriately conserved and managed, in a manner that ensures that the RIA meets its obligations under relevant legislation and conventions.
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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
221 Burwood Highway
Burwood VIC 3125
Telephone: (03) 9251 7131
Facsimile: (03) 9251 7158
Email: austicomos@deakin.edu.au
http://www.icomos.org/australia
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