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Australia ICOMOS Secretariat Office closure for the holiday season
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Australia ICOMOS Annual Report available online
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Rights based Approaches to Conservation – establishment of a new Australia ICOMOS working group
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WA ICOMOS Christmas drinks, Perth
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Australia ICOMOS TAS Christmas/End of year party
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Summer School in Cultural Heritage Management
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Applications now open for the Victorian Heritage Register Places and Objects Fund
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Australia ICOMOS New Membership Applications
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Upcoming IPPHA courses for 2014
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18th ICOMOS General Assembly – call for papers
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New Masters program in Urban and Cultural Heritage, University of Melbourne
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Mount Lofty Ranges World Heritage Bid – seeking EOI for advisory and focus groups
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Heritage Interpretation and Tourism conference, Croatia – call for papers
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Open Palaces Opportunity for emerging interpretation professionals
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Cambridge Heritage Research bulletin available
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New book available for purchase
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Athens: Heritage and Modernity – 13 day visit of Athens in 2014
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PAHSMA rises to the challenges, PAHSMA media release
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News from World Monuments Fund
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Call for Submissions to the CyArk 500
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Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) bulletin – available online
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Link to Heritage Tasmania’s E-newsletter
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Port Arthur Talks, Thursday 23 January 2014
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Podcast to help visitors make the most of Port Arthur, PAHSMA media release
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SITUATION VACANT Tenders invited for the 2013/14-75 Accessing Our Regional Heritage Stage 2 Business Plan project, Ballarat City Council
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SITUATION WANTED PhD researcher seeks 2 month placement in Australia
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1. Australia ICOMOS Secretariat Office closure for the holiday season
The Australia ICOMOS office will be closed from COB Wednesday 18 December 2013 to Friday 10 January 2013 inclusive. The office will reopen on Monday 13 January 2014, and the first e-newsletter for 2014 will be published on Friday 17 January. The final e-newsletter for 2013 will be published on Wednesday 18 December 2013 – please ensure all items for this newsletter are submitted by 2pm, Tuesday 17 December 2013.
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2. Australia ICOMOS Annual Report available online
The Australia ICOMOS 2012/2013 Annual Report is now available for download online from our website.
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3. Rights based Approaches to Conservation – establishment of a new Australia ICOMOS working group
Australia ICOMOS is looking to set up a Working Group (WG) on Rights Based Approaches to Heritage Conservation and is currently seeking Expressions of Interest from those who would like to join the group. The aim of the WG is to track current international developments on rights based approaches to conservation and help raise awareness about these among the Australian ICOMOS and wider heritage conservation community. There is also an intention to support the work occurring at the international level by ICOMOS, arising from the ‘Our Common Destiny’ resolution of the last General Assembly.
Primarily, the group will communicate and undertake its work electronically, but will aim to meet whenever feasible. It is expected the initial term for the group will be 2-3 years. Those interested in joining the group, please contact Tim Winter by email by COB Friday 13 December.
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4. WA ICOMOS Christmas drinks, Perth
Please join fellow Australia ICOMOS members and friends at the Stables Bar on Monday 16 December from 5.30pm for our Christmas gathering. Drinks at the bar. Limited nibbles.
The Stables Bar takes its name from its historic use as one of Perth’s original horse stables. The landmark property was purchased by Jonathon Butterworth in 1894, and the construction of his residence and horse stables followed. A new section was added in 1898 to house a farm and hardware supply store. in 2012 the building was redeveloped into the Stable Bar.
Located at 888 Hay St down a lane way, there are two floors of bars and restaurants including an outdoor bar with panoramic views of the city skyline.
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5. Australia ICOMOS TAS Christmas/End of year party
You are cordially invited to the Australia ICOMOS Tasmanian Christmas Soiree…. Shindig…. Knees-up…. Party !!!!
The kind people at TMAG House Museums have made Narryna available. So please come along and share some Christmas cheer with us.
Please bring your friends and any prospective ICOMOS members along and introduce them to the wonderful of Australia ICOMOS.
We having a growing membership in Tasmania and we want to encourage as many people as possible to join the ICOMOS family (now over 600 members Australia-wide!!)
This year we thought we would not have any presentations, rather just let everyone enjoy wandering around Narryna and see the recently restored drawing room in all its glory.
Plus you can also engage in some good old chat as well as finding out all the gossip arising from the recent ICOMOS conference in Canberra!
Entry to Narryna, light refreshments and drinks are all included for a small charge. This will obviously be the highlight of your pre-Christmas party season, so don’t miss out.
(And keep fingers crossed for a fine evening!!)
Date & Time: Thursday 19 December, 4.30-6.30pm
Location: Narryna Heritage Museum, 103 Hampden Rd, Battery Point
Cost: $10 ICOMOS members, $15 non-members
RSVP: by email to John Wadsley or by phone 0417 487 289 by Monday 16 December
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6. Summer School in Cultural Heritage Management
Places are still available on the twelfth Summer School in Cultural Heritage Management which will be held at the University of Canberra from 19–25 January 2014.
Click here for details.
All enquiries to David Young via email.
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7. Applications now open for the Victorian Heritage Register Places and Objects Fund
On Friday 22 November the Minister for Planning Matthew Guy announced a new grants program, the Victorian Heritage Register Places and Objects Fund. The Victorian Government has provided funding for 2013-2015 of up to $2.7 million for grants which will be delivered by Victoria’s Heritage Restoration Fund (VHRF).
In support of this, VHRF is pleased to launch their new website, an online portal where you can find out information about the various grants available, and how to make an application.
Victoria’s Heritage Restoration Fund is a partnership between the City of Melbourne, the Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure (the Department), and the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). The Fund is administered by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria).
VHRF offers grants to restore eligible heritage places and objects. The grants are disbursed from a series of funds managed by VHRF, including: Melbourne Heritage Restoration Fund, Yarra Heritage Restoration Fund, and the Victorian Heritage Register Places and Objects Fund.
The funds are overseen by a Committee of Management comprising representatives of the City of Melbourne, the Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure, the Municipal Association of Victoria and the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). VHRF was formerly known as the Melbourne Heritage Restoration Fund, which has successfully operated in Melbourne since 1988.
Publicly accessible places and objects included in the Victorian Heritage Register and owned/managed by community organisations and local governments can apply for a Victorian Heritage Register Places and Objects Fund grant. Grants ranging from $20,000 – $200,000 are available for heritage places and $5,000 – $20,000 for heritage objects.
For more information, or to make an application, visit the Victoria’s Heritage Restoration Fund website.
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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 2014_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 2014 Executive Committee meeting, please submit it to the Secretariat by COB Friday 31 January 2014.
If further information is required, email the Membership Secretary, John Wadsley.
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9. Upcoming IPPHA courses for 2014
The Institute for Professional Practice in Heritage & the Arts (IPPHA) is once again offering their most popular courses at Kosciuszko National Park and Port Arthur – get in early if you want places in these award winning courses.
- The Physical Conservation of Buildings and Structures
31 March – 5 April 2014 at Kosciuszko National Park
A 6 day field-based professional development short course covering a range of physical conservation issues and strategies for conserving buildings and structures in place and landscape.
Part of a program awarded the ANU’s 2010 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Education. See the Advance Notice – Physical conservation of buildings and structures flier for more information.
- Best Practice in Managing Heritage Places
3 – 9 August 2014 at Port Arthur, Tasmania
An Advanced Professional Development Short Course presented by leading industry trainers Professor Sharon Sullivan And Dr Michael Pearson.
Part of a program awarded the ANU’s 2010 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Education. See the Advance notice – Best Practice in Managing Heritage Places flier for more information.
To fill in an expression of interest form go to the IPPHA website.
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10. 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 – UPDATED.
The GA2014 Organizing Committee and the ICOMOS International Secretariat have received questions for clarifications concerning the call for papers for the 18th ICOMOS General Assembly Scientific Symposium “Heritage and Landscape as Human Values”.
The questions concerned :
- whether non-members can submit abstracts: Yes both ICOMOS members and non-members may submit abstracts;
- whether authors can submit more than one abstract: No more than one abstract per author will be considered (unless for the second abstract you are not the principal author).
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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11. New Masters program in Urban and Cultural Heritage, University of Melbourne
A new Masters program in Urban and Cultural Heritage to be launched in the Melbourne School of Design, Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, The University of Melbourne from 2014.
“It is a unique cross-disciplinary program open to a wide range of graduates, who are passionate about the social and cultural dimensions of the built environment in the 21st century. The interpretation, management and conservation of urban and cultural heritage is increasingly a matter of urgency and significance, and this program includes integrated approaches to heritage, and heritage design, research, theory and presentation. It incorporates the possibility of a heritage internship, and is a flexible structure with multiple pathways.”
Information on applying, etc, can be found by clicking here.
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12. Mount Lofty Ranges World Heritage Bid – seeking EOI for advisory and focus groups
Members of the public are invited to submit Expressions of Interest to serve (pro bono publico) over the next two years on advisory groups and/or to participate in focused discussion groups in various areas – for further information and how to submit an EOI, see the Mount Lofty Ramges website.
EOIs dues by Friday 17 January 2014.
Download the Mount Lofty Ranges EOIs ad.
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13. Heritage Interpretation and Tourism conference, Croatia – call for papers
Heritage Interpretation and Tourism – Enhancing the tourist’s experience and benefitting host communities
Primošten, Croatia
10-13 May 2014
Dalmatia in Croatia will be the inspiring location for Interpret Europe’s 2014 conference. With its beautiful coast Dalmatia is a leading destination for seaside holidays. Away from the beaches it also boasts rich natural and cultural sites and attractive towns and villages that have huge potential for heritage interpretation.
The conference will consider how high quality interpretation can attract people to visit heritage sites, encourage them to explore inland and help extend tourism beyond the peak season. It will explore how heritage interpretation can bring benefits both for tourists and for local communities.
Points of discussion will include:
- heritage interpretation can complement resort tourism
- well-planned and well-executed interpretation can inspire tourists
- interpretation can impact positively on the economy of popular tourism destinations
- interpretation can also contribute to regional identity and local pride
- interpretation planning and delivery can involve local people as well as experts
- we can learn from best practice, success factors, lessons learnt and research results
Deadline for abstracts: 31 December 2013
Visit the conference website for further information.
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14. Open Palaces Opportunity for emerging interpretation professionals
Organisation – Open Palace Programme
Location – England
Type – 3 week experience (unpaid)
Closing date – 31 December 2013
The Open Palace Programme is a unique opportunity for students and emergent professionals to step inside the most significant palaces and stately homes in England and gain excellent first hand experience of heritage specialisms alongside expert palace professionals. Our 3 week experience includes:
- A week in London finding out for yourself how the Palace specialists care for, present and interpret the Royal Palaces, Hampton Court, Kensington Palace and the Tower of London and engaging in practical challenges at each palace
- A week in the splendid city of Bath, in the company of the Bath Preservation Trust Professionals at No 1 Royal Crescent and other key sites learning how they are preserving and interpreting the most wonderful heritage properties and engaging in on-site practical activities
- A week in beautiful Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire exploring the incomparable palaces of Blenheim and Stowe alongside their expert conservation and education teams and enjoy a celebratory dinner at Stowe house itself
This experience also includes a weekend staying in one of the loveliest eighteenth century rectories in England with the opportunity to visit the Jurassic coast of Dorset and the world heritage site of Stonehenge. You will also be able to visit other key heritage museums such as the Victoria and Albert Museum and the British Museum in London.
To find out more click here.
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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. New book available for purchase
It’s Grand Designs meets Country House Rescue when a historic Presbyterian manse on the New South Wales South Coast is researched and restored by leading conservation architect Peter Freeman.
Beautifully produced, The Wallpapered Manse chronicles the events that fashioned the manse (built in 1865 in the township of Moruya), and shares the step-by-step process of restoring a dilapidated historic building. We are shown the detailed restoration of an Australian historic house.
The book is available for $49.95 per copy (GST inclusive) + $10 postage. Please see The Wallpapered Manse flyer for payment options. Those who make payment by EFT are encouraged to email Peter Freeman with the payment details and a name and address for delivery.
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17. Athens: Heritage and Modernity – 13 day visit of Athens in 2014
Athens: Heritage and Modernity
Exploration of the coexistence between historic and modern Athens, Greece
Spring (March 16 – March 27, 2014) – (check-in Saturday, March 15 – check-out Friday, March 28)
Summer (June 29 – July 10, 2014) – (check-in Saturday, June 28 – check-out Friday, July 11)
This 13 day visit of Athens is a thoughtful exploration of the history, preservation and conservation issues facing the city, organized around a series of lectures and visits lead by some of the top Athenian archaeologists, architects, historians, conservators and planners who have been dealing with the problem of surveying, planning, and preserving monuments and cultural heritage in the midst of a growing modern city.
The faculty of our program includes internationally renowned scholars, such as Dr. Manolis Korres, who was Chief Architect on the Acropolis Restoration Project, who will be leading lectures and visits to the Acropolis area, as well as Dr. Fani Mallouchou Tufano, an expert on the history of restoration and was director of the Documentation Office of the Acropolis Restoration Service, and Dr. Alexandra Christopoulou, Deputy Director of the National Archaeological Museum of Athens.
The program is intended for people studying, or professionally involved in, the fields of: History, Archaeology, Architecture Art History, Architecture, Urban Planning, Anthropology, Conservation and Historic Preservation, but is also open for people with a general interest in any of the above mentioned subjects.
Further information is available by clicking here. Our deadlines for applying are: 1 February 1st 2014 for Spring, and 1 May 2014 for Summer.
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18. PAHSMA rises to the challenges, PAHSMA media release
Australia ICOMOS is committed to the dissemination of relevant cultural heritage information. In line with this commitment we are circulating the following media release from the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority (PAHSMA), dated 10 December 2013.
The 2012-13 financial year was one of achievements and unforseen challenges for the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority (PAHSMA) in its stewardship of three of Tasmania’s most significant, World Heritage-listed convict sites (The Port Arthur, Coal Mines and Cascades Female Factory Historic Sites).
During the first months of the period, the organisation, like many Tasmanian businesses reliant on tourism, was beginning to experience a rise in visitor numbers after the downturn of the previous two years.
Just as these positive results were being realised and PAHSMA was preparing for a busy summer season, a massive bushfire tore through the Forestier and Tasman Peninsulas, closing both the Arthur Highway and the Port Arthur Historic Site for around ten days. Port Arthur turned from attraction to evacuation centre. Rather than collecting fees from visitors, the 700 people stranded onsite were provided with meals, a safe place to shelter, information and comfort.
“Our staff were magnificent at what was a very challenging time, whether they were providing support at the Visitor Centre, protecting their own homes or fighting fires. The period following the fires was challenging. Many staff were personally affected by what had happened were facing the same emotional impacts as the rest of the community, but still ‘soldiered on’ and provided the high level experience expected by visitors when coming to our Sites,” said CEO Stephen Large.
Despite the extended closure during the busiest period of the summer season, PAHSMA managed to regain much lost income with financial and visitation targets met. The site welcomed 243,761 visitors which includes both day and evening activities and emerged from the year with a 53% improvement on the anticipated financial outcome.
The Cascades Female Factory has been the focus of major interpretative and conservation works, leading to vastly improved visitor experiences through a variety of tours and interpretive assets. Combined with a new website and increased marketing, visitation continues to rise at this World Heritage site based in South Hobart site as the stories of Australia’s convict women comes to the fore.
At the Port Arthur Historic Site, conservation efforts were focussed on the Penitentiary and its surrounding precinct. Planning and preliminary archaeology, engineering and survey works were undertaken in preparation for major conservation works to take place in 2014.
PAHSMA Board farewelled chairman the Hon Dr Barry Jones AO who retired from the role following twelve years of contribution; Barry was one of the principal architects of the Convict World Heritage nomination and campaigned for many years to secure the listing for the chosen sites. Professor Sharon Sullivan AO, one of Australia’s most highly respected cultural heritage specialists and Deputy Chair since 2000 was appointed Chair.
Taking out three Tasmanian Tourism Awards, the site was also named among Australia’s top ten attractions by global website Trip Advisor. The success of new products such as the Paranormal Investigation Experience are consolidating and continue to attract high numbers whilst other products have been developed specifically for the growing cruise ship sector.
The site hosted numerous events but perhaps the most noteworthy was the inaugural Port Arthur Tattoo which saw over 2000 visitors basking in brilliant sunshine and enjoying an array of performances – all of which were staged as a show of support to the community following the bushfire emergency. While entertainment was the key outcome in this collaboration of bands, an additional bonus was an injection into the tourism sector with local accommodation providers reporting that they were at capacity as visitors chose to make a weekend of the event.
PAHSMA’s 2013 Annual Report highlights the resilience of an organisation that faced extenuating challenges and has come out on top. Delivering an impressive bottom line while meeting conservation and infrastructure requirements and servicing the needs of visitors who enjoy the sites as quality tourism destinations along with noteworthy successes in major projects.
To read the Annual Report, click here.
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19. News from World Monuments Fund
To read the latest news from the World Monuments Fund, click here.
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20. Call for Submissions to the CyArk 500
The CyArk 500 Challenge is a global initiative of the California-based CyArk Foundation. The CyArk 500 offers a unique opportunity to use technology to help heritage beyond mere documentation to promote capacity building in all regions, and to assist management in periodic monitoring, interpretation, public awareness, promotion of visitation, etc.
In October, CyArk officially launched the 500 at the Tower of London. It was attended by over 200 individuals from over 30 countries. Not only did they have a great response from the Ambassadors, executives and heritage professionals in attendance, but they received an incredible reception in the press. Articles were published in some 200 publications and the overall reach for the event is being calculated at 700 million people.
Click here for a link (to YouTube video) to a short 2-minute video overview of the event and initial results.
Watch the video on the CyArk Website or via YouTube
At the Launch was announced the opening of a request for submissions along with a process guide for the 500. The first deadline for submissions is the end of this year.
The initial request is quite simple, a 1-2 page letter of interest describing the proposed project as well as how it relates to the three criteria developed by the CyArk 500 Advisory Council:
- Risk: the nature and imminence of the threat posed to the site
- Relevance: the position the site holds to the cultural identity of its region or country, and to humanity in general
- Merit: the positive, far-reaching benefits of digitally preserving the site and transferring technology to the region
The first set of nominations must be submitted electronically by 31 December 2013.
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21. Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) bulletin – available online
To view the latest issue of the GCI bulletin, click here.
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22. Link to Heritage Tasmania’s E-newsletter
To download the latest issue of Heritage Tasmania’s E-newsletter, click here.
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23. Port Arthur Talks, Thursday 23 January 2014
ʹTaking the Airʹ: Health Tourism at Eaglehawk Neck, 1875‐1920
presented by Dr Marian Walker
By the end of the nineteenth century Tasmania had developed a reputation for health tourism. From early settlement the island had been described in travel literature as the ‘Sanatorium of India’, the ‘Sanatorium of the Australian Colonies’ and the ‘Sanatorium of the South’. By the second half of the nineteenth century a variety of entrepreneurs began to capitalise on this rhetoric by establishing ‘sanatoriums’ and ‘health resorts’ designed specifically to attract invalids. This paper will examine this trend by employing the example of the ‘Lufra Hotel’ established near Port Arthur in 1899 by British naval doctor Dr Heber Dowling Ellis. It will conclude that while not all health enterprises established at this time could accurately have been described as ‘sanatoriums’, the ‘Lufra Hotel’ was one establishment that qualified more than most.
ALL WELCOME!
When: Thursday 23 January 2014 at 5.30pm
Where: Junior Medical Officer’s Conference Room
More information on the event is available in the ʹTaking the Airʹ (Port Arthur talk) flier.
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24. Podcast to help visitors make the most of Port Arthur, PAHSMA media release
Australia ICOMOS is committed to the dissemination of relevant cultural heritage information. In line with this commitment we are circulating the following media release from the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority (PAHSMA), dated 11 December 2013.
The Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority is using 21st century technology to help visitors plan and get the most from their visit to the World Heritage listed convict site.
Staff of the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority have recorded a podcast in which they discuss the experiences on offer, the time required and the preparation needed to get maximum benefit from visiting the Site.
Heritage interpretation expert Dr Jody Steele said the podcast wasn’t designed to cover the history of Port Arthur.
“Our guides do a brilliant job of conveying the history of the site for visitors once they arrive,” said Dr Steele.
“The podcast offers just a taste of the story, but really concentrates on what else to see and do on the way, what to wear, how much time it will take, and an overview of the many and varied options visitors have once they arrive at Port Arthur.”
Marketing Manager Andrew Ross said that ideally, people planning a trip would download the podcast from the website and play it while driving to Port Arthur.
“We know that, while everyone has heard of Port Arthur, they don’t really know much about the various tours, activities and options available before they arrive,” he said.
“By having a bit more of an understanding of the options, people can decide what interests them, and how best to use their time at the Site.”
The podcast, which runs just under 24 minutes, is available at the Port Arthur Historic Site website and will shortly make its way onto other podcasting platforms.
To listen, click here.
11 December 2013
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25. SITUATION VACANT Tenders invited for the 2013/14-75 Accessing Our Regional Heritage Stage 2 Business Plan project, Ballarat City Council
Opening on Saturday 7 December 2013
BALLARAT City Council is seeking submissions from interested parties to perform the following:
2013/14-75 Accessing Our Regional Heritage Stage 2 Business Plan
The purpose of this project is to provide the City of Ballarat, Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) and Regional Development Victoria with fully developed, financially viable options for a sustainable model and commitment for an applicable option that will deliver:
- A public place with up to 7 day per week access to key Ballarat historical collections to meet community and stakeholder needs
- Strong leadership to support relationship building within Ballarat’s fragmented professional and volunteer heritage organisations
- A place that reflects the rich history of Ballarat through community storytelling, contemporary arts, education and interpretation – “to tell the Ballarat Story”
- A place to engage and provide opportunities for inclusion, wellbeing and lifelong learning for the community as well as stimulating volunteerism
- Opportunities for training and development for community, Indigenous and volunteer groups as well as postgraduate and professional staff in cultural heritage skills
- A place to provide safe, appropriate and secure storage and access to Ballarat’s broader irreplaceable documentary heritage to prevent their loss or destruction
- A place to support cultural, historical research and heritage tourism including, cultural events and exhibitions which complement and fill the gap in Ballarat’s story
- Linkages with Aboriginal groups researching family and providing specific training and education
- Innovative, integrated solutions with wide benefits for the whole community and region as well as for national and international visitors
- A place that has the potential to become self-sustaining through a mix of grants, partnerships and other innovative joint ventures
Tenders will close at 12 noon, Wednesday 15 January 2014.
Submissions must be lodged electronically or deposited in the Tender Box located in the TOWN HALL, BALLARAT, or posted to Tender Box, City of Ballarat, Box 655, Ballarat, Vic 3353 by the above tender close time and date.
Documents can be obtained from the Tenderlink website or by contacting the Customer Service Centre on (03) 5320 5500.
The envelope must be clearly marked with the Tender Name and Number
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26. SITUATION WANTED PhD researcher seeks 2 month placement in Australia
Liziane Mangili is developing PhD research at the Architecture and Urbanism Doctoral Program in the University of São Paulo, under the supervision of Professor Hugo Segawa.
She is studying a Brazilian cultural heritage site called Lençóis, a 19th century city created during a diamond boom that endured a series of crises until finally falling into decay in the 1970s. In an effort to stimulate tourism as an economic resource, locals proposed listing the city as a national cultural heritage site with IPHAN (Historical and Artistic National Heritage Institute) in 1971. Over these four decades under IPHAN management, Lençóis has been changed his cultural significance: the primary values, highlighted by the locals, were put apart; IPHAN has been prioritized only aesthetics and architectural values. The goal of her research at the current stage is to identify the values and the stakeholders of Lençóis, always observing the guidelines of The Burra Charter (2013).
She is therefore seeking an opportunity to exchange experiences with some institution that has faced or even faces similar challenges, particularly in Australia, where The Burra Charter was created. She would like to have the opportunity to work, or even to attend the processes, within an organization where she can learn more about the values-based approach to conservation.
She holds a scholarship from a Brazilian research agency so she can cover her expenses, and thinks that a two-month term in 2014 seems affordable. If anyone is able to host her for up to a 2 month period this would be much appreciated; please email Liziane to discuss the possibility of hosting her.
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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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