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NEWSLETTER
of the Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology Inc.
Volume 36 No. 4
Print Post Regulations No: PP24359/00114
ISSN 0156-9295
ABN: 41 196 332 496
DECEMBER 2006
Box 220, Holme Building
University of Sydney NSW 2006
Secretary: secretary@asha.org.au
Website: www.asha.org.au
Contents
State of the Art ................................................................................................................... 2
ACT News............................................................................................................................ 2
Heritage Division, Department of the Environment and Heritage (DEH)........................... 2
ACT Heritage Unit............................................................................................................. 2
ACT Heritage Unit – National Trust of Aust (ACT)............................................................ 3
NSW NEWS......................................................................................................................... 4
Sydney Historical Archaeological Practitioners Workshop #4........................................... 4
News from AHMS ............................................................................................................. 5
News from AMAC ............................................................................................................. 6
NEW ZEALAND NEWS ....................................................................................................... 6
Queen’s Redoubt Restoration........................................................................................... 6
Auckland Gas Company Gas and Brick Works, Northshore, Auckland ............................ 7
NORTHERN TERRITORY NEWS ....................................................................................... 8
The Boustead Jar: A Possible Portuguese Connection to North Australia........................ 8
SOUTH AUSTRALIA NEWS.............................................................................................. 10
WESTERN AUSTRALIA NEWS ........................................................................................ 10
QUEENSLAND NEWS ...................................................................................................... 10
VICTORIA NEWS .............................................................................................................. 11
Ebenezer Mission, Dimboola .......................................................................................... 11
TASMANIA NEWS............................................................................................................. 12
Have you done time at Port Arthur?................................................................................ 12
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES ................................................................................ 13
Conference Announcement ............................................................................................ 13
Position Announcement.................................................................................................. 13
SOCIETY NEWS ............................................................................................................... 13
2006 Conference Report ................................................................................................ 13
2006 Annual General Meeting Minutes........................................................................... 16
Reports tabled at the AGM ............................................................................................. 23
ASHA Awards 2007 ........................................................................................................ 34
Important Dates for 2007 ................................................................................................ 37
2007–2008 Membership Renewals ................................................................................ 37
2006–2007 Committee ................................................................................................... 38
ASHA Contacts............................................................................................................... 38
FORTHCOMING NEWSLETTERS.................................................................................... 39
ASHA Newsletter December 2006
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STATE OF THE ART
ACT NEWS
Compiled by Richard Morrison
HERITAGE DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE
(DEH)
National Heritage Investment Initiative (NHII) – The previous newsletter reported on the
announcement of successful projects from the first round of this program. The NHII
supports projects that restore and conserve the most important historic heritage places
around the country through practical assistance. Over 2005-06 to 2008-09 $10.5 million
will be available for projects. Applications for the second round, 2006/2007, of funding are
now being accepted with the closing date being Friday 24 November 2006. There have
been several changes to the NHII Guidelines for this application round. Information on the
program and the Guidelines are available from:
http://www.deh.gov.au/heritage/programs/index.html
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999 Amendments – A
large number of amendments proposed for the EPBC Act have been tabled recently in
Parliament. (The public submission period of two weeks closed on 27 October 2006.)
Further information on the amendments is available at http://www.deh.gov.au/epbc/2006amendments/index.html
The Bill, tabled in the House of Representatives on 12 October 2006, proposes to amend
the EPBC Act, in relation to matters including heritage. Its overall directions are to:
‘streamline administration; provide enhanced flexibility; strengthen compliance and
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other Acts.’ The proposed amendments will be examined by a Senate Committee that will
report its findings on 21 November 2006.
Representatives of the National Cultural Heritage Forum were briefed by DEH on the
amendments as they relate to heritage just prior to the draft amendments being tabled.
ASHA was represented at the briefing by Dr Tracy Ireland. ASHA prepared a joint
submission with AAA and this can be viewed on the ASHA website.
ACT HERITAGE UNIT
Canberra Tracks – The ACT Government has been developing three new heritage trails
that will give residents and visitors an insight into the pre-European, early European and
modern heritage of the Canberra region. Places of archaeological interest are included in
the trails.
The first tour, called Ngunnawal Country, will feature local Aboriginal history. This tour will
take locals and tourists through grasslands, river valleys and the mountains and will show
how the Ngunnawal people moved through the landscape seasonally over thousands of
years.
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The track, which is being developed in consultation with local Aboriginal groups, will show
where family groups came to prepare for ceremonies, how the Bogong moths influenced
their movements, and how the Ngunnawal people coped with the cooler temperatures. It
will also explore the role of the Ngunnawal people in Canberra today.
The second track, The Limestone Plain, will cover the relationship between the European
settlers and the Ngunnawal people. Dealing with the rural settlement phase through to the
federal capital period, it will show how life was experienced on the big pastoral estates,
farms and villages in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The third track, Looking at Canberra, will orient people from popular viewpoints above the
national capital. Different layers of planning, including the Griffin Plan, post-war suburban
development and landscape history are revealed from these mountaintops.
The tours will be accessible by car and involve some walking. They will take a day or halfday with optional extras. Brochures and information will be available on the web.
The Looking at Canberra track has recently been launched and the opportunity for the
public to test Canberra Tracks will occur first during the ACT Heritage Festival, 3-5
November 2006.
ACT HERITAGE UNIT – NATIONAL TRUST OF AUST (ACT)
As previously noted, the National Trust (ACT) received funding for several projects from the
ACT Government’s Heritage Grants Program for 2006-2007. Another of their projects,
other than those previously mentioned, is being undertaken in joint partnership with the
Canberra Archaeology Society. The Trust will be directing conservation work on the stone
footings of Crinigan’s Hut. This small hut dates back to c.1842 when ticket-of-leave
convict, John Crinigan, and his wife Maria settled in the district north of Canberra City. The
site of the ruin is now surrounded by suburbia and it is hoped that with conservation work
on the stone footings it can be made accessible to the public.
Stone footings of Crinigan’s Hut (c1842), Amaroo, ACT. Photo by Peter Dowling 1999
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NSW NEWS
Compiled by Tim Owen (ERM)
SYDNEY HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRACTITIONERS WORKSHOP #4
Thank you to all who presented and participated in the latest of the Sydney Historical
Archaeology Practitioners Workshop series. Workshop # 4 was hosted by Peter Douglas
and AHMS Pty Ltd., and was co-ordinated by Sophie Pullar and myself and held on Friday
20th October.
The SHAP series are designed as a full day informal up-date program for all archaeologists
and naturally, the day’s program is followed by drinks, more talking and networking!
Students are welcomed and approximately 10 students attended this workshop, from
Sydney University and Canberra.
The day was organized into four separate sessions:
Session 1 -Historical Archaeology in Practice focused on the background and future for the
Cumberland Street archaeological site in The Rocks. Wayne Johnson explained the on-site
interpretation and proposed development while Helen Nicholson and Karyn McLeod
presented the archaeological results of the field school carried out in February of this year.
Session 2 explained Site Sciences in Practice, with the following technologies discussed:
x
Paleo-environmental results from the Quadrant archaeological site were presented by
Dana Mider and Jakub Czastka;
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the use of residue analysis to identify cooked, processed or damaged starch grain in
archaeological residues was explained by Jenna Lamb;
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Tim Owen presented the uses and findings for isotope analysis on skeletal remains;
and
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Denis Gojak offered insights on using Ground Penetrating Radar on a number of
Sydney sites.
Session 3 concentrated on Aboriginal Archaeology with Steve Brown of DEC discussing
the Living Places project and website and Paul Irish, Consultant, introducing a new initiative
in listing and recording Sydney based post contact Aboriginal archaeological sites. These
were followed by a panel discussion chaired by Steve and Paul, which generated a good
deal of discussion and support from the participants. The address for the DEC Living
Places website is:
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/education/culturalheritage/index.htm
If you are interested in the results of this session or wish to be involved in the Sydney
Aboriginal Historical Places Project please email Paul for more information as this project is
commencing now – paulirish@optusnet.com.au
The fourth and final session was a forum on current projects and updates. The latest news
from the Heritage Office was presented by Siobhan Lavelle, with some interesting statistics
reflecting a disparity between completed fieldwork and completed final reports.
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Andrew Wilson introduced the Dictionary of Sydney Project - a new internet research tool
on behalf of the University of Sydney that archaeologists as well as historians are
encouraged to use.
Graham Wilson presented a much appreciated look at the historical background and past
work at the archaeological sites of the Castle Hill Heritage Park Project and Matthew Kelly
discussed the recent work and future conservation management plan for the Park. Then
the thirsty ones adjourned to the nearby Courthouse Hotel.
The next SHAP Workshop (#5) will be hosted by Austral Archaeology sometime in the new
year, 2007. Thank you again to all the presenters and participants who made the day a
huge success.
Gina Scheer (AHMS)
NEWS FROM AHMS
Several years of diligent research and excavation by AHMS have paid off with the
identification earlier this year of the remains of the 1803 convict barracks, at the former
Government Farm at Castle Hill, now Castle Hill Heritage Park. Matthew Kelly directed this
last phase of the excavation ably assisted by Adam Paterson, Sophie Pullar and Kenny
Fitzsimons. Peter Douglas provided support work on one end of a broom.
The barracks building once formed part of the third Government Farm, set up in 1801 by
Gov. King. It was from here that the only large scale convict rising in Australia left in its
attempt to attack Parramatta and Windsor. Instead the uprising ended in the Battle of
Vinegar Hill, near Rouse Hill.
The Barracks now consist merely of two courses of undressed field stone and mud mortar
only 100mm beneath the surface. Two thirds of the footings have been removed but the
southern wall, with a possible fireplace and parts of the west and east walls remain. The
recent excavation was only designed to expose, identify and provide advice on
conservation issues. More work on this site awaits.
The barracks remains complement the results of the 2003-4 excavation, directed by Peter
Douglas and Graham Wilson, which identified a square kitchen [?] building to the north of
the current site. AHMS is currently providing the archaeological input to a CMP for the
Heritage Park being undertaken by Godden Mackay Logan for Baulkham Hills Shire
Council. It is anticipated that the identification of the barracks will assist in identifying the
sites of other structures and landscape features associated with the occupation of the
Government Farm.
Matthew Kelly
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NEWS FROM AMAC
AMAC has a new webpage, which includes details of the company’s excavations and
projects. Newsletters and site details can be located by selecting ‘newsletter 1’.
Visit: www.archaeological.com.au
Martin Carney
NEW ZEALAND NEWS
Compiled by Rick McGovern-Wilson
QUEEN’S REDOUBT RESTORATION
Work continues on the reformation of the substantial earthworks on the site of Queen’s
Redoubt at Pokeno, about 60km south of Auckland. The redoubt, built to accommodate
400 men, was the launch point for the 1863-64 Waikato War during which a 12,000 strong
force of British and Colonial troops occupied the Waikato, against Maori forces unlikely to
have numbered more than 2000 at any one time.
The Queen’s Redoubt Trust which acquired the property in 2002 plans a three phase
cultural tourism development project to be known as the “The New Zealand Wars
Interpretation Centre at Queen’s Redoubt, Pokeno”. The first phase is to recreate the
earthwork walls of the redoubt which were leveled after the conclusion of the war. This
involves re-excavating the fill from the redoubt ditch (2.5m deep) and reforming the 2.5m
high walls, but using a range of modern products notably geogrid gabions to ensure long
term structural stability.
The next phase involves designing and constructing an innovative interpretation centre
which will tell the story of all the New Zealand Wars (13 major conflicts in various parts of
the North Island between 1845 and 1872). The final phase involves the construction of an
evocative memorial commemorating the 2250 Maori and 500 British and Colonial soldiers
who died during the wars. Each will be listed by iwi (tribe) or regiment.
The western wall restoration is now about 90% complete. The focus is now on the short
section of the south wall on the front of the property. Progress on the earthworks
restoration overall has been slower than anticipated due to a lack of volunteers, but a
couple of technical innovations have greatly improved progress, viz. the purchase of a front
end loader and the construction of a bag-filling hopper which can accommodate a scoopload of fill and allow the fill to be released into ‘sandbags’ which are used to face the
earthworks within the geogrid gabions. The hopper has enabled bags to be filled at twice
the pace with a lot less physical effort than hand-filling.
Coming events include a Pokeno School working bee on the earthworks, a weekend camp
and re-enactments by the 65th Regiment Re-enactment group based at Howick Historic
Village, and a week of restoration work in January 2007 by members of the Fort Bridger,
Wyoming, USA restoration team who will camp on the site.
For further information check out the
http://www.queensredoubt.co.nz/main.cfm?id=1
Queen’s
Redoubt
Trust
website:
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Queen’s Redoubt, Pokeno 1863
Queen’s Redoubt west side trench and
bank October 2005 before hydro-seeding
Queen’s Redoubt working bee October 2006
Neville Ritchie, Queen’s Redoubt Trust
AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY GAS AND BRICK WORKS, NORTHSHORE,
AUCKLAND
Geometria Limited was contracted by the Northshore City Council to undertake an
archaeological assessment of the area of Gas and Brick Works established in 1883 and
used until the 1970’s. Only one of the many structures that were on site during this long
period is still standing. Together with Archifact Limited, heritage architects, architectural
drawings were developed from a survey using a robotic total station detailing the interior
and exterior of the building.
As a first step all existing plans of the Works and the surrounding area were geo-rectified
and overlaid on a modern cadastral map and aerial photograph. All known underground
services also were integrated into the Geographical Information System for this project.
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A second step was using a Fluxgate Gradiometer to investigate all open spaces in the area
of the Gas and Brick Works. The results indicated a number of areas with potential of
archaeological features still in situ under the modern surface.
On the basis of this non-intrusive information an intrusive investigation plan was developed
which included geotechnical investigations, contamination assessment and archaeological
ground truthing of the geophysical survey. Geometria, as the archaeological consultancy,
took the lead role for the intrusive investigation to prevent unnecessary damage to
underground archaeological features.
Due to careful placement of boreholes, auger test and machine dug trenches only in one
instance was it necessary to drill through a historic concrete floor. Three small
archaeological test trenches revealed that a number of buildings of the Gas and Brick
Works are still in situ together with underground brick lined pipe trenches etc.
As a result of these investigations structural planning for the redevelopment of this area can
begin, including necessary works for foundations and decontamination. The results from
the archaeological investigations showed a large number of features still in situ and it is
thought to incorporate some of the old floors and pipe trenches into the modern design.
Together with on site interpretation of the old Gas and Brick Works this will serve to
develop a community sense of place and time.
Floor and pipe trench
Hans-Dieter Bader, Geometria, www.geometria.co.nz
NORTHERN TERRITORY NEWS
Compiled by Colin De la Rue
THE BOUSTEAD JAR: A POSSIBLE PORTUGUESE CONNECTION TO NORTH
AUSTRALIA
In May 1998, an earthenware jar, now known as the Bousterad Jar, was found at Shoal
Bay, near Darwin, by a member of a local fishing family, Mr. Bill Boustead. It was
discovered partly exposed on a sand ridge beach behind a fringing mangrove forest on the
southern shore of Shoal Bay. The jar was taken to the Museum and Art Gallery of the
Northern Territory in Darwin for identification. Although no positive identification was made,
it was the option of the then Curator of Southeast Asian Art, after consultation with
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colleagues in both Indonesia and Australia, that the jar is most likely from southern Europe,
probably of Spanish or Portuguese origin. The jar was subsequently returned to the
owners.
In 2003 the jar was dated using thermolumenenescence at the University of Wollongong’s
School of Geoscience. This produced a date of 490 (+/- 80) years BP. In the comments in
the report it is stated. “In this case this result is thought to be better than the quoted +/ 25% accuracy”.
In July 2006 Jonathon Ostara, manager of Indo Pacific Marine in Darwin brought the jar to
the attention of researchers at Charles Darwin University (CDU). The Boustead family was
contacted and, with their permission, a preliminary report on the jar’s finding was presented
at the combined AIMA/ASHA Conference held in Darwin in September 2006. Both Bill and
his son David attended the conference presentation to help establish the provenance of the
find and answer questions from delegates.
The presentation looked at the circumstances of the find, as well as environmental
conditions that may have supported both the preservation of the jar and its recent
discovery. It also considered ways the jar may have made its way to the find spot.
Recent archaeological studies undertaken at CDU by Dr Patricia Bourke on indigenous
economies in the Darwin region, including Shoal Bay, have been useful when trying to
understand the survival of the Boustead Jar on the beach ridge at Shoal Bay. The jar was
found on the most seaward to a series of sand ridges that lie across an extensive area of
salt flats and mangrove forests. Significant environmental changes to the area are signaled
at around five hundred years ago, the date obtained for the jar’s manufacture. Major infilling of the bay is indicated with concurrent movement of mangrove forest seaward, in
some places by over one hundred metres. This process could well have protected the jar
from exposure to subsequent damaging wave action. The coastline of Shoal Bay today
shows signs of mangrove regression with increased exposure of beach areas, again
supporting the possibility of the recent exposure of the jar during monsoon weather. The
region’s monsoon climate with a concentrated annual rainfall of around 1.5 metres may
also have helped in preservation by leaching out destructive salts absorbed by the
earthenware jar from seawater.
Three possible scenarios have been suggested for the jar’s arrival at Shoal Bay; European
transport, Asian mariners, or drift voyaging. The date given by the thermoluminescence
report on the jar centres around 1513. The Portuguese first arrived in Southeast Asia at
Malacca in 1509 and soon after that date moved further east to establish themselves in
Indonesia’s Spice Islands. By 1511 the first Portuguese vessels were visiting the island of
Solor in eastern Flores as well as some islands in Maluku. Solor became a safe anchorage
and major contact point for Portuguese trading with the Spice Islands to the northeast and
the sandalwood rich island of Timor to the south. Although these early dates for Portuguese
activity in eastern Indonesia provide a context for the presence of the earthenware jar at
Shoal Bay, they do not support any direct Portuguese connection with the area, and nor is
there any evidence for Asian maritime activity there. Intensive Southeast Asian contact with
North Australia, that of Macassan trepang voyaging, is generally considered to have begun
a couple of centuries later. The third possibility is that the jar floated down to the north
Australian coast from Eastern Indonesia. A combination of the Indonesian throughflow
current and seasonal northwest monsoon winds make this a strange but possible
explanation.
Further discussion of how and when the jar arrived at Shoal Bay is probably better left until
the place of the jar’s manufacture can be determined more accurately and a more detailed
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survey of the find site has been carried out. Any advice on authenticating the jar’s origins or
options on its possible place and time of manufacture would be much appreciated and can
be sent to daniel.dwyer@cdu.edu.au
SOUTH AUSTRALIA NEWS
No news this issue
WESTERN AUSTRALIA NEWS
No news this issue
QUEENSLAND NEWS
No news this issue
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VICTORIA NEWS
Compiled by Darren Griffin
EBENEZER MISSION, DIMBOOLA
Archaeological investigation of the former Ebenezer Mission, near Dimboola in north-west
Victoria, was conducted during the first two weeks of October by Monash University's
Centre for Australian Indigenous Studies in collaboration with the local Aboriginal
communities, Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Cooperative and Barengi-Gadjin Land Council
Aboriginal Corporation, funded by the Australian Research Council. Ebenezer was
established in 1859 by Moravian missionaries under the auspices of Governor Charles
Joseph La Trobe, a member of the British Moravian Church’s most prominent family.
Ebenezer, where the Moravians had early and unprecedented success in converting
Aboriginal man Nathaniel Pepper to Christianity, justified the church’s subsequent influence
in Aboriginal administration, contributing to the peculiarly strong link between church and
state that characterised Victoria’s Aboriginal policy. The project was directed by Jane
Lydon, assisted by Zvonka Stanin, Steve Brown, Ingereth Macfarlane, Bruno David, Julia
Malloni, Rani Litser, Noeline Douglas, Christina Secombe, Matt Secombe (both pictured),
Kelly Britain, Suzy Skurrie, Nancy Harrison, and Rosemary. Five areas were targeted,
including portions of the main settlement area adjacent to the kitchen and dormitory, and a
transect along the northern property boundary that traversed former water closet outlets,
cultivated orchard and crop fields and the natural soil profile; on the bank of the encircling
Wimmera River, a midden, and a range of features including a rubbish dump were
investigated. This season follows the investigation of the former Mission-House in 2003,
and analysis will range from the sequence of construction and everyday experience of life
on the mission for the residents, to examine the ways that the colonists' project was shaped
by Western notions of visuality, space and gender, and how this regime ‘overlooked’ the
different cultural orientation of Aboriginal people.
Picture caption: Chrissie and Matt Secombe, from Barengi-Gadjin.
Jane Lydon
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TASMANIA NEWS
Compiled by Greg Jackman
HAVE YOU DONE TIME AT PORT ARTHUR?
In 2007 the Port Arthur Historic Site celebrates 30 years of archaeology. During this time
hundreds of archaeologists and volunteers (both student and lay) have shed blood, sweat,
tears and hair, scratching below the surface to reveal Port Arthur’s hidden stories and help
to make the Site what it is today. Our Research Library holds a collection of happy snaps
telling of a journey from afros, polyester slacks and white sneakers to hair fudge, boot cut
jeans and ipods. We know that many of the people in these photographs have continued on
in the profession. Some may even subscribe to this List. We meet you at conferences, at
the pub or on police line-ups. We want to hear from you!
Do you have any photographs of your time at Port Arthur that you want to share? A
museum display of the history of Port Arthur’s archaeology is planned and as part of this
we wish to include photographs of happy fellow travelers over the years. So, if you have
shots of archies at work (preferably groups) or at play (preferably sober/clothed) then we’d
love to hear from you.
If you have one, or a number of photographs that you’d like to share with all and sundry,
you can send them to us in a number of ways:
1) Scan the image and email it to richard.tuffin@portarthur.org.au (scan prints at 600dpi.
Slides need to be scanned at a higher resolution).
2) Send the original to us and we’ll copy and return ASAP.
Please include a rough date for the photograph and, if possible, the names of people in the
shot.
If your photographs are used in the display they will be fully credited. We cannot guarantee
that all images will be used. If you give us permission, copies of all photographs used in the
display will be placed on file in the Port Arthur Research Library. All images and
permissions must be received by 15 December 2006.
So start scouring those photo albums and help us celebrate 30 years of archaeology at
Port Arthur.
Greg Jackman
greg.jackman@portarthur.org.au
03 62 512 336
Richard Tuffin
richard.tuffin@portarthur.org.au
03 62 512 337
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES
CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT
ASHA’s 2007 conference will be held in Sydney in conjunction with the Australian
Archaeological Association, the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists Inc.,
the Australasian Institute of Maritime Archaeology and the Australian Association for
Maritime History.
The conference aims to showcase the best in current research and practice and encourage
collaboration between academic and professional specialists working in archaeology and
related fields throughout Australasia.
Dates:
Venue:
Saturday 22 September to Wednesday 25 September 2007.
University of Sydney
An inter-society organising committee has been established and Penny Crook
(secretary@asha.org.au) will be the main ASHA representative.
A call for papers will be released shortly.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
ASHA is looking for a new Administrative Officer (AO) to start in February 2007 to assist
the Secretary and Treasurer with some of their more time-consuming admin duties.
The position is based in Sydney and the appointed AO must be able to get to Sydney
University within business hours at least once a week to clear the mail box.
The applicant must have a reliable internet connection and email account.
The role will require an average of 16 hours per month, but this fluctuates greatly
depending on the time of year.
The fee will be $25 per hour (inclusive of any GST charges), payable by monthly invoices.
Applications close 5pm, Friday 8 December 2006.
For more information, contact admin@asha.org.au for a detailed brief.
SOCIETY NEWS
2006 CONFERENCE REPORT
Geraldine Mate and Karen Murphy, University of Queensland
The recent combined ASHA and AIMA conference was successfully held at the Museum
and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) on the tropical shores of Fannie Bay, in
Darwin. An enduring memory of all who attended will be standing under the shady trees at
lunchtime looking across the azure waters of the Arafura Sea.
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Archaeologists from around Australia and the world were welcomed at the Opening
Reception on the first evening at Government House with drinks and canapés hosted by
the NT Administrator The Honourable Ted Egan A.O. and Ms Nerys Evans. It was a
remarkable sight and a unique start to an archaeology conference seeing so many
archaeologists so well attired in dresses, ties and long-sleeved shirts (they all scrubbed up
pretty well!)
The conference itself was opened with a traditional welcome to country by the Larrakeyah
people, and a warm welcome from both association presidents Susan Lawrence and Ross
Anderson.
The keynote address was given by Robert Parthesius from the University of Amsterdam
about his work in Sri Lanka setting up a maritime archaeological unit with the local people.
The work that Robert was involved with showed the possibilities and opportunities for
developing training and heritage management projects in all types of locations around the
world. No words were necessary from Robert to demonstrate the heartbreaking devastation
of the tsunami on Boxing Day 2004 which led to destruction of the facilities, artefacts and
archives. However in a story of true emotional strength and courage the local team within
days were reassembling the facilities and within 3 months had resumed their activities in
protecting and managing their cultural heritage.
Throughout the three days of the formal part of the conference, there was a wide range of
papers presented in both historical and maritime archaeology with great geographic and
thematic diversity. Archaeological work in all states of Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific,
even as far as Antarctica, and further afield to Sweden, Sri Lanka and the Caribbean was
presented. Papers ranged in topics from the ubiquitous shipwreck, through resource
gathering such as timber-getting, water delivery and gold mining, to museums and
conservation. In keeping with the conference theme of “Land, Sea and Air” there were a
number of papers on WWII sites covering aircraft wrecks, shipwrecks and coastal defence
sites. There was also a local flavour to a number of papers including discussions on Fort
Dundas on the Tiwi Islands, a shipwreck from Cyclone Tracey and contact sites in and
around Darwin.
Looking towards the future of archaeology, Oldrich Sadilek from Nagle College in Victoria,
presented an inspiring paper on his 15 years of work developing and teaching archaeology
to high school students. Oldrich showed us what can be achieved with commitment to
integrating archaeology not only into education but into mainstream Australian society. The
attendees were so impressed with his presentation that he received both the Best Paper
Award and a special recognition award for his contribution to the future of archaeology.
Other award winners were Wendy van Duivenvoorde (Best Student Paper) for
demonstrating her encyclopaedic knowledge of Dutch shipbuilding practices. The Best
Poster award went to Silvano Jung for his research on the Japanese air raid on Broome
during WWII. A number of “special mentions” were made by the judging panel (listed
below) for their contribution to the entertainment value of the conference.
The conference dinner was held at a spectacular seaside location in Cullen Bay. The
evening began with cocktails and the sunset over the ever-present Arafura Sea. The
relaxed setting led to productive “networking” enhanced by vast quantities of wine,
champagne, beer, rum, vodka, gin, tequila, daiquiris, margaritas, flaming sambuccas…..
The outlook, the food and the company made for a truly enjoyable evening for all who
attended.
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There was a wide range of fieldtrips available before and after the conference showing off
the historical and maritime archaeology of the Top End. Before the conference there was a
tour of Darwin’s historic sites, and a sunset cruise taking in the history of the wrecks of
WWII Catalina flying boats, which gave us a great introduction to the heritage of the area.
Following the conference there was an opportunity to dive on the wreck of the Booya,
which sank during Cyclone Tracey, and a day trip to the WWII Coomalie airstrip south of
Darwin. The fieldtrips were a fitting expression of the conference theme covering the “Land,
Sea and Air” of the Northern Territory.
For those of us who made the long trek to the Top End of Australia, the conference was a
resounding success, with a great venue, interesting and inspiring papers, and the congenial
and social atmosphere, all combining to make it a memorable occasion. The success of the
conference is due to the efforts of the organising committee, and our thanks go to Silvano
Jung, Julie Mastin and Clayton Fredericksen for their hard work and kind hospitality.
CONFERENCE PRIZES
Best Student Paper
Wendy van Duivenvoorde (WA Maritime Museum): From Batavia Onwards: New Light on
Dutch Shipbuilding Practices
Best Paper
Oldrich Sadilek (Nagle College, Bairnsdale) Archaeology: an Elective Program in Australian
Schools
Best Poster
Silvano Jung (Charles Darwin University, Darwin): Aviation Archaeology: Japanese Air
Raid, Broome W.A. 3 March 1942
Student Travel Bursary
Samantha Bolton (University of Western Australia)
SPECIAL MENTIONS
Rolf Boldrewood 'Term of his Natural life' Award
Vicki Richards for ‘Marstrand reburial project’ (Seven Up for artefacts)
Milli Vanilli Confused Identity Award
Nigel Prickett for having a brother of the same name and age in ‘Partial Histories of
Australian Aborigines and NZ shore whaling’
Bill Gates I.T. High Achiever Award
Denise Gaughwin for using a car antennae instead of the laser pointer for ‘Islands in the
Forest’
Sergeant Schultz Innovative Oral History Methods Award
Terry Arnott for 'interrogating' WAAFs for ‘SA Coastal defences’
Germaine Greer Award for most politically incorrect introductory slide
Jon Carpenter for 'Tempting Tobago'
BBC Comedy Award
Alasdair Brooks for the archaeology of 'Mr Bean's house'
Steve Irwin Memorial Award
Gordon Grimwade for gratuitous crocodile photography on ‘The Annan Bridge at Cooktown’
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Amanda Vanstone Citizenship Award
Jason Raupp for 'trying to be an Australian' and spelling Victor Harbor with a 'u' (Harbour)
in ‘Port Elliot shipwrecks’
Thor Heyerdahl Experimental Archaeology Award
Dan Dwyer's Boustead Jar, for floating it in his mate's spa to test the theory of floating from
Timor/Indonesia
2006 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
The Annual General Meeting of the Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology Inc was
held on Friday 15 September 2006 at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory,
Darwin.
1. President's Welcome
The meeting began at 5.23pm.
2. Apologies and Quorum Confirmation
26 members present. An additional 36 members were represented by Proxy (29
represented by the Chair).
Present
Committee members: Susan Lawrence, Penny Crook, Ross Gam, Clayton Fredericksen.
Members: G. Grimwade, O. Sadilek, J. Smith, G. Maiden, S. Burke, A. Murphy, G. Mate, J.
Mastin, K. Murphy, A. Brooks, N. Ritchie, J. Prangnell, T. Arnott, I. Stuart, G. Connah, C.
Zipfel, N. Prickett, K. Prickett, S. Bolton, D. Gaughwin, F. Weaver, J. Ainsworth.
Apologies
Committee members: Paul Rheinberger, Susan Piddock, Sue Singleton, Alistair Paterson,
Leah McKenzie, Greg Jackman, Rick McGovern-Wilson, Martin Gibbs, Katrina Stankowski,
Jody Steele, Cathy Tucker, and Mary Casey.
Members: S. Allia, D. Arthur, F. Barry, H. Bice, S. Briggs, K. Buckley, L. Campbell,
D. Carment, P. Davies, A. Ellis, L. Haglund, K. Hoey, N. Iacono, T. Ireland, T. Kass,
D. Mouritz, M. Nelson, M. North, M. Pfeiffer, S. Pullar, R. Stocks, R. Tickle, C. Tucker,
R. Tuffin, P. Tunks, S. Ulm, E. Waugh.
3. Minutes of the 2005 AGM
Motion to accept the minutes of the 2005 AGM moved by P. Crook; seconded by
A. Brooks. The minutes of the 2005 AGM were accepted.
4. Matters arising from the Minutes
i)
Letter from D. Gojak
To be discussed in greater detail in the President's Report [see below].
5. Annual Reports
i)
President’s report
The President’s report was tabled with discussion of the following issues.
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Awards and Prize Program
The ASHA Committee is currently preparing to establish a program of an annual and
J. Smith asked about the extent of the finance for the prizes. S. Lawrence noted that most
prizes have no cash component and those that do have a small amount. We currently
have donations, e.g. from the wind up of AIPA, that may be put toward the fund.
G. Connah noted that in the past honorary life memberships had been awarded to Ilma
Powell, John Mulvaney and Judy Birmingham in recognition of their outstanding
contributions.
J. Prangnell queried whether the proposed list reflects the actual titles of awards.
S. Lawrence response: not necessarily; the Committee needs ideas and comments on the
naming of the prizes.
C. Fredericksen asked how they will be assessed? S. Lawrence responded: by panel of
three judges representing Industry, Government and Academia to be chaired by the
President. Criteria yet to be developed.
ii) Treasurer’s report
The Treasurer's report was tabled and the following discussion.
N. Prickett queried why the 2005 Conference Profit, noted in the President's Report, didn’t
appear in the Balance Sheet and also why with so many surplus funds we had received no
interest and just 12c in 2005.
These queries were referred to the Treasurer for comment.
[Postscript—response from S. Singleton: the 2005 conference funds were banked after 30
June 2006 so will be included in next year's balance sheet. With regard to interest, as a
not-for-profit organisation we are not entitled to earn interest on our working bank balances
but note we do not pay bank fees. A term deposit account was also opened after 30 June
2006 so interest from that account will be included next year.]
iii) Secretary’s report
The Secretary’s report was tabled. There were no questions.
iv) Journal Editor’s report
The Journal Editor's report was tabled. There were no questions.
v) Newsletter Editor's report
The Newsletter Editor's report was tabled. There were no questions.
vi) Other reports
A report on preparations for the 2007 Conference by Martin Gibbs was tabled.
A report on the ASHA discussion list, by List Manager, Susan Piddock was tabled.
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6. Constitutional Changes
i)
Change of membership cycle from calendar year to financial year
Motion moved by S. Singleton and seconded by P. Rheinberger to change Clause 14 from
‘Annual membership fees shall fall due on the 1st day of January in each calendar year.’
To: ‘Annual membership fees shall fall due on the 1st day of July in each calendar year.’
S. Lawrence noted that for the first, transitional year, ASHA would offer 18 month
subscriptions for the price of 12 month subscriptions.
J. Smith queried whether it was necessary to change now when the calendar year
subscription had worked so well for so long.
P. Crook noted the difficulties faced by the Treasurer in accurately analysing and predicting
future costs and expenditure when by law we must report statistics for the Financial Year,
but our income is tied to the calendar year.
There was general agreement that if the change would make the task of administering the
Society easier, it should proceed.
The motion was carried 59 votes (incl. 36 proxies) to 3.
ii) Protection of Members’ contact details
Motion moved by Penny Crook and seconded by Susan Lawrence to change Clause 12 from:
‘The Honorary Secretary of the Society shall establish and maintain a register of members of
the Society specifying the name and address of each person who is a member of the Society,
together with the date on which the person became a member, and the class of membership
held. The register of members shall be opened for inspection, free of charge. by any member
of the Society at any reasonable hour.’
to:
‘The Honorary Secretary of the Society shall establish and maintain a register of members of
the Society specifying the name and address of each person who is a member of the Society,
together with the date on which the person became a member, and the class of membership
held. A list of members’ names shall be opened for inspection, free of charge, by any member
of the Society at any reasonable hour.’
P. Crook noted that this was really a case of bringing the Constitution in line with current
practice. At present, we do not forward any member's contact details to another member or
non-member without that member's permission.
C. Fredericksen queried whether this policy covers email addresses. P. Crook responded
that it does.
iii) Clarification of Committee numbers
Motion moved by Paul Rheinberger and seconded by Susan Lawrence to change Clause 17
from:
‘The National Committee of the Society shall consist of the following five office bearers:
(a) the President;
(b) two Vice Presidents;
(c) Treasurer;
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(d) Honorary Secretary;
and four ordinary members of the committee who may be assigned to one of the
following positions: Assistant Secretary, Newsletter Editor, Publications Officer,
Publicity Officer;
to:
‘The National Committee of the Society shall consist of the following five office bearers:
(a) the President;
(b) two Vice Presidents;
(c) Treasurer;
(d) Honorary Secretary;
and a number of ordinary members of the committee, not exceeding ten, who may be
assigned to special positions, including but not limited to: Newsletter Editor, Web
Manager, List Manager, Publications Officer, Publicity Officer;‘
S. Lawrence commented that the committee has been growing as key people need for
particular activities are seconded to the Committee and existing Committee members are
taking on new tasks e.g. web manager. The proposed constitutional change reflects the
way we are doing things now.
C. Fredericksen queried the term 'assigned'. P. Crook: noted that each position is
voluntary. It was proposed that the term be changed, but it was noted we can’t change the
wording of the motion without notice to all members.
J. Prangnell queried whether we need so many people. S. Lawrence noted that as the
Society is getting bigger we do benefit from having a greater cross-section of the
membership and regional representation on the committee.
G. Connah asked whether and how frequently the committee meets, given the dispersed
location. S. Lawrence replied: via teleconference, at least twice a year and noted that the
costs of teleconferencing had fallen considerably over the last few years.
A. Brooks raised concerns about the phrase 'including but not limited to' which allows for
new positions to be added, but not for positions to be dropped. S Lawrence responded that
that existing phrasing 'may be assigned' leaves rooms for not assigning those positions (as
has been done in the past).
The motion was carried 61 votes (incl. 36 proxies) to 0. A Brooks abstained from the vote.
iv) Extension of Time Limit on Presidential Service from 3 years to 5 years
Motion moved by Penny Crook and seconded by Katrina Stankowski to change Clause 21
from:
‘No member may serve as President for more than 3 consecutive terms.’
to:
‘No member may serve as President for more than 5 consecutive terms.’
S. Lawrence commented that this limit was introduced by Neville Ritchie to encourage new
blood into the executive. She noted that each term is per year only and the President may
be voted in or out every year; this clause limits the number of terms. There is presently no
limit on the terms that may be served by any other Committee member or executive
position.
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P Crook explained the reasons for proposing the motion: that ASHA suffers at times from a
lack of continuity in its Committee organisation and forcing out a President who is happy to
stay on board and the membership wants to vote for seems unnecessary. There should
definitely be a limit but 3 years isn’t necessarily long enough to get things done—in a
voluntary position it's roughly equivalent to 6 months full time work.
J Prangnell commented that there was debate at the time about whether the limit should be
three or five years.
N Ritchie commented that he also looked at setting a two-year limit. His motivation for
proposing the limit was to bring in new blood and prevent burnt out. He noted that there
are no nominations until the President steps down.
A Brooks queried whether the constitutional change would apply to the current president.
Reply: yes.
The motion was carried 51 votes (incl. 33 proxies) to 7 (incl 3 proxies).
Following the carriage of the motion, S Lawrence declared that regardless of the change,
she did not plan to serve beyond 2007.
7. Election of Incoming Committee
This item was discussed out of order, following Item 9 (Appointment of Public Officer)
Owing to the Constitutional changes being passed, there is no need for an election.
S. Bolton sought clarification on whether the positions described in Clause 17 could be
allocated to non-Committee members. Response: yes.
N Ritchie moved to accept the nominees, D Gaughwin seconded.
D Gaughwin proposed appointing a tenth member to the committee from the floor. P. Crook
responded that under the constitution they would have had to nominate by August to be
elected in this manner; otherwise the Committee can appoint any member for a special task
at the first Committee meeting.
N. Prickett moved that all completed ballot papers be destroyed; seconded by P. Crook.
[Postscript: All ballot papers were destroyed following the close of the AGM]
8. Declaration of the 2006–2007 ASHA Committee
President
Vice Presidents
Treasurer
Secretary
Committee
Susan Lawrence
Susan Piddock
Paul Rheinberger
Sue Singleton
Penny Crook
Deborah Arthur
Ross Gam
Martin Gibbs
Tracy Ireland
Greg Jackman
Julie Mastin
Rick McGovern-Wilson
Katrina Stankowski
Jody Steele
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9. Appointment of Public Officer
This item was discussed out of order, prior to Item 7 (Election of Incoming Committee)
S Lawrence reported that Denis Gojak wishes to step down from the position and proposed
that the Secretary be appointed. The Public Officer is Society's official representative
under the Incorporations Act and is responsible for ensuring that ASHA complies with its
obligations under the Act.
D Gaughwin queried whether the Public Officer can be a serving member of the
Committee. P. Crook responded that she understood the only requirement was that the PO
be a resident of NSW, but couldn’t be 100% certain. There was general discussion that
some states seem to allow it and others don’t.
I Stuart offered to serve in the post.
Susan Lawrence moved to:
Appoint the Secretary as Public Officer pending clarification of the eligibility of a Committee
Executive to take up the position. In the event that this is not possible, Iain Stuart will be
appointed the Public Officer.
[Postscript: it was later confirmed that there are no restrictions upon Committee members
serving as the Public Officer in NSW, unless the constitution of the Society prevents it,
which ASHA's does not. Penny Crook was confirmed as the Public Officer.]
10. Set Membership Fees
S. Lawrence noted that ASHA hadn’t formally compared costs to fees in a number of years.
A recent review by Treasurer Sue Singleton has shown that costs are rising and will soon
surpass our existing fee structure. In the interests of sound financial management, we
need to raise fees.
D. Gaughwin spoke against the proposed increase, arguing that the Treasurer's Report
shows no justification for a rise.
J. Prangnell noted the operating surplus of over $16,000.
S. Lawrence observed that this included the $5,000 administrative grant and publishing the
British Ceramics book which made $3,000 last year. But, we can’t assume that other
earnings are going to underpin our costs in years to come. Publications costs are going up,
and we need to get the Society in a position where membership fees cover the cost of the
journal and other membership expenses, comfortably. Extra funds can be used to fund the
Admin Officer position if the grant doesn’t continue or assist students etc. Other portions of
the surplus are donations which are earmarked for special purposes, eg assisting students.
T. Arnott supported the motion and noted that with the upcoming joint conference and other
proposed activities, we need the surplus funds.
J. Ainsworth commented that the rise is in line with CPI.
G. Connah reminded the members that the Society nearly went under in 2002 and it is
essential that we do not slip back into that position again.
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N. Ritchie supported the motion and commented that ASHA has always been the poor
cousin of the other societies, and in the past haven’t been able to contribute to prize money
at joint conferences etc. Having surplus funds to fall back on gives us parity with other
Societies.
I. Stuart commented that even with the increase, the fees are still reasonable.
R. Gam noted that we have other costs in addition to the journal, e.g. sending hard copies
of the newsletter to 50 odd people.
S. Bolton supported the motion and commented that the fees are still ludicrously cheap,
although noted that for Students, they can get two journals a year from AAA for $30 and
proposed that the Student rate not be increased. J. Prangnell proposed increasing the
others more to subsidise the student fee. I. Stuart disagreed, arguing that Students already
get a good deal.
S. Lawrence noted that the Committee is aware of the problem of fee comparison among
the societies and that some students may only be able to join one, but other societies have
better resources and different income streams and we don’t know about their plans to
increase fees at their own AGMs.
A. Brooks commented that our rates are favourable in comparison with SHA. We are a still
a good deal.
S. Lawrence proposed a motion (seconded by P. Crook) to set the fees for 2007 to:
Category
Individual
Household
Corporate
Student
Pensioner/unwaged
Life
Individual OS*
Corporate OS*
Student OS*
Current
$50
$60
$65
$35
$35
$1000
$75
$75
$50
Proposed
$60
$70
$75
$40
$40
$1200
$85
$100
$60
*Overseas includes anywhere other than Australia or NZ
The motion was carried 57 votes (incl. 36 proxies) to 3 (incl 1 proxy). D. Gaughwin
abstained.
11. 2007 Newsletter Guest Editors
The following members volunteered to edit the four issues of the 2007 newsletter:
March
June
September
December
Jon Prangnell
Alasdair Brooks
Clayton Fredericksen
12. 2007 Conference
S. Lawrence reported that the 2007 Conference will be held in Sydney with AAA, AIMA,
AACAI and AAMH in September (final dates and venue to be confirmed). Conference coordinator: Martin Gibbs. ASHA representative: Penny Crook.
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Future Conferences:
2008
2009
Conference will be in Adelaide with AIMA (organised by Mark Staniforth)
A proposal have been received to hold the conference in Launceston
13. 2005–2006 ASHA Committee retired
S. Lawrence thanked the 2005–06 Committee for their service and welcomed the new
committee.
14. Close of the AGM
N. Prickett moved to close the meeting; seconded by D. Gaughwin. The meeting closed at
6:45 pm.
Penny Crook, ASHA Secretary
REPORTS TABLED AT THE AGM
ASHA President’s Report, September 2006
Susan Lawrence
Administration
Since January ASHA has been able to employ Sophie Pullar on a part-time basis as
Administrative Officer. Sophie has been responsible for clearing the mailbox, processing
memberships and banking payments. This has made the day-to-day management of
Society business far more efficient for all concerned. The position is partially funded by the
Department of Environment and Heritage’s Grant to Voluntary Environment and Heritage
Organisations scheme and current funding will allow the position to continue through the
end of 2007. We are grateful to DEH for the funding and to Sophie for her excellent work.
One teleconference has been held this year, in May. All other Society discussions and
decisions have been conducted using emails.
2005 conference
The 2005 conference was held at La Trobe University in Melbourne, with 81 delegates
presenting 54 papers over 3 days. Alister Bowen of La Trobe University won both the Best
Student Paper and Best Paper prizes for his paper The Chinese Involvement in Victoria’s
Colonial Fishing Industry, and Julie Mastin of Charles Darwin University was awarded the
Student Travel Bursary. Field trips to archaeological sites in central Melbourne, the
Heritage Victoria conservation laboratory, and lime kilns on Mornington Penninsula were
well-attended, and the conference made a profit of $3011. Thanks to Sam Spiers from La
Trobe University and Jeremy Smith from Heritage Victoria for their hard work, and to
sponsors Context, Godden Mackay Logan, Terra Culture, and Tardis.
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External funding
Grants to Voluntary Environment and Heritage Organisations: ASHA again successfully
applied for funding under this scheme in 2005, and was awarded $1800 which will be put
toward the ongoing funding of the administrative officer position.
Sponsorship: ASHA received $700 in corporate sponsorship for the 2005 conference, with
donations from Context, Godden Mackay Logan, Terra Culture, and Tardis Enterprises.
Public policy contributions
National Cultural Heritage Forum: Tracy Ireland and Penny Crook have represented ASHA
at the NCHF. ASHA prepared a submission for the Productivity Commission’s Enquiry into
the Conservation of Australia’s Historic Heritage Places, and is now working with the other
members of the National Cultural Heritage Forum in preparing responses to the final report.
Cossack: A master plan has been proposed for the development of Cossack, WA, an
important early colonial settlement in the Kimberly. This will potentially have negative
impact on a number of archaeological sites. ASHA joined with AIMA and AAA in sending
letters to the Premier of Western Australia and to Palassis Architects who are managing the
preparation of the draft master. As a result, archaeological representatives have been
included in the list of stakeholder groups and will be involved in the plan’s development.
Gallipoli: ASHA’s previous involvement in the protests about the management of the
Gallipoli battlefield site has contributed to the federal government’s decision to fund further
heritage studies.
ABC-TV Collectors Program: In June ASHA joined with Heritage Victoria and private
individuals in writing to the ABC about the way in which the Collectors Program handled the
issue of pot-hunting on Victorian goldfields. As a result the ABC has had retractions on-air
and on its website, and will have a segment on collecting and heritage, filmed partially at
Port Arthur and partially at the Heritage Victoria Conservation Laboratory. The segment will
screen on 29 September.
Inter-society Relations
At the 2005 AGM a letter from Denis Gojak was tabled. In the letter, written to the
presidents of ASHA, AIMA, and AAA, Denis highlighted arguments in favour of the three
societies amalgamating. The ASHA response at the AGM was that while closer relations
were favoured, ASHA is against the idea of amalgamation. Accordingly, following the AGM
I contacted Cos Coroneos (then president of AIMA) and Judy Field (then president of AAA)
in order to learn of the responses from the other societies and to initiate a process for
working together more closely.
The outgoing AAA committee was dismissive of the need for any co-operation, but the new
committee elected at the December AGM is much more positive.
AIMA is very responsive to the idea of closer working relations between the societies, and
has drafted a policy document on the issue that was approved by the members at the AIMA
AGM in December. In particular, AIMA has outlined a model for a joint subscription and for
a joint approach to administration.
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Email discussions are now ongoing with the new presidents (Ross Anderson, AIMA, and
Alister Paterson, AAA). At present it has been decided that no formal linkages will be
pursued in the immediate future, but that greater collaboration and communication will be
sought on an ongoing basis, and particularly with regard to specific issues where the
societies have common interests and goals. So far this has been mainly in relation to
government policy issues. There was discussion of a joint submission to the Productivity
Commission, but due to timing and individual circumstances it was decided not to follow
that course and the societies responded independently. The three societies were able to
respond jointly to the proposed development of Cossack, WA.
At the May teleconference the ASHA committee agreed that in future the minutes of the
AGM and any teleconferences would be sent to the presidents of AAA and AIMA as a
matter of policy.
AIMA has outlined models for sharing administrative costs and burdens (ie the
administrative officer position), and for having some sort of joint subscription rate. ASHA is
continuing to consider the feasibility of this, but the financial implications require further
investigations. Unlike AIMA, ASHA derives most of its income from subscriptions and that
revenue stream therefore needs to be protected.
New Directions
Awards and Prizes
Following the successful introduction of prizes for best paper and best student paper at the
2005 conference, ASHA is preparing a program of awards to recognise excellence in
historical archaeology in Australia and New Zealand at a number of levels. Applications for
the awards will be called for in March 2007, with the inaugural presentations to be made at
the 2007 conference in Sydney. The applications will be judged by a three-person panel
consisting of representatives from industry, government, and academia, chaired by the
President of ASHA. Further details of the application process will be made available in
March. A fund to support the student prizes is being set up, and there will be sponsorship
opportunities.
The awards program will consist of the following awards, each of which will be named in
honour of an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the discipline in some
way.
Annual awards:
x
x
x
Best Honours Thesis
Best Historical Archaeology Heritage Project
Best Public Archaeology Initiative
Periodic awards:
x
x
x
Best MA or PhD Thesis (awarded bi-annually)
Best Publication (awarded 5-yearly)
Honourary Life Membership for Services to ASHA (awarded on an occasional basis)
Conference prizes:
x
x
x
Best Student Paper
Best Paper
Student Travel Bursary
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Monograph series
ASHA is proud to announce the launch of a new refereed series for the publication of
monographs in Australasian historical archaeology. Future titles will include MA and PhD
theses and major consultancy reports. The series is being edited by Martin Gibbs, with the
first volume to be available at the 2007 ASHA/AAA/AIMA conference.
ASHA Secretary’s Report, September 2006
Penny Crook
Society Administration
Secretary Changeover
Jody Steele and Katrina Stankowski stepped down from the positions of Secretary and
Membership Secretary respectively at the 2005 AGM, at which time the position of
Membership Secretary was dissolved. The changeover was delayed until January 2006
when I returned from overseas and I wish to thank Katrina and Jody for continuing on in the
post for the extra few months.
Admin Officer and Improvements to Procedures
Since the appointment of Sophie Pullar as Admin Officer in February, much work has been
invested in streamlining the tasks of the Secretary and Treasurer. This had involved a
considerable revision to the membership database. Key changes include:
Integrating the financial processing of publications as well as subscription payments
(formerly they were processed independently)
Generating several new auto-forms, emails and letters to make the tasks of handling
publication processing, membership renewals, back-issue claims and Invoicing easier.
The receipt, processing and banking of all payments (both subscriptions and publications)
is now undertaken by Sophie and this has significantly reduced the total turnaround time.
After some delays setting up new systems, and the initial inundation of renewals in
February–March there were delays in processing some forms, but we now have the turnaround from the weekly mailbox check, to database processing, to banking down to one
week for most cases, and a fortnight at the very least (excepting problem payments).
Receipts
Following the approval of the Committee, receipts are now issued to all Members following
their subscription payments. Receipts have been combined with a packing slip for all book
orders and are sent with the title.
Correspondence
The vast majority of correspondence with the Society via the post box and email in 2006
concerns membership renewals, publication orders and the distribution of them. In
addition, we continue to receive information from various other societies reporting on their
news and upcoming events, occasionally after the events have been held. We have
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recently contacted some of these societies requesting that (where possible) information be
sent via email so that this information can be distributed to members faster.
The mail box is cleared at least once a week by Sophie Pullar (Admin Officer).
We were advised in February that our traditional address 'PO Box 220, Holme Building'
was in fact just 'Box 220, Holme Building' being a facility provided by the University of
Sydney, not Australia Post, and that Australia Post will be establishing a mail centre with
PO Boxes at the University in 2007–08. If they offer 'PO Box 220', we wouldn’t necessarily
be able to secure it for ASHA, and some of our mail may be misdirected in the future. All
stationery and address information was updated at the time to head off this potential
confusion, and we will monitor the developments with Australia Post.
Recording Keeping
The membership and publications database, all email correspondence and electronic
documentation received by or created on behalf of ASHA were backed up fortnightly
throughout 2006.
A full archive of these files dating from 1 January to 1 September 2006 has been created
and a copy lodged in the ASHA archive at La Trobe University, Melbourne.
Stationery
A new suite of stationery has been designed to make use of ASHA's logo introduced in
2004. Envelopes for journals and regular mail now have window openings which reveal the
shipping address as printed on database generated letters/forms/receipts, saving the time
and cost involved in printed labels or hand-written addresses.
Membership
We currently have 304 paying members, and are awaiting renewals payments from 36
members. This gives a total estimate of 360 members for 2006 including reciprocal and
legal deposit members, up 32 from 2005.
We have welcomed 26 new members to ASHA so far in 2006.
In a bid to attract more students to ASHA, we recently issued packs of posters and
membership forms to the key Australian universities teaching historical archaeology and
related subjects.
Annual Membership Trends
Renewals
New
Members
Total
Financial
Non
Financial
Lapsed/
Fees Due
Operating Total
2003
192
65
257
19
60
276
2004
2005
220
265
74
41
294
306
20
20
48
43
314
326
2006
278
26
304
20
36
360*
Average
239
51
290
20
46
319
* Projected
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2006 membership
(as at 1 September 2006)
2005 membership
2006 membership categories
Publication Sales
ASHA has sold over 200 publications over the past calendar year:
Short Title
Jul–Sep 05
Oct–Dec 05
AHA 06
Jan–Mar 06
1
1
6
1
1
AHA 20
3
1
1
2
TOTAL
1
6
AHA 16
AHA 21
Jul–Aug 06
1
AHA 10
AHA 15
Apr–Jun 06
1
4
2
8
AHA 22
1
2
2
5
AHA 23
2
8
2
12
AHA set
2
1
1
4
2
10
British Ceramics
86
19
20
21
14
160
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Short Title
Jul–Sep 05
Oct–Dec 05
Jan–Mar 06
Apr–Jun 06
2
1
1
Marseilles Tile
Printed Ceramics
Jul–Aug 06
TOTAL
1
1
2
1
2
7
Ross Bridge
1
1
Salt Manufacturing
1
1
1
4
6
6
Whaling
2
1
Various
1
Wybalenna
TOTAL
95
23
1
38
47
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ASHA sent publications to the AAA–AIMA conference in Fremantle in December and to the
SHA conference in Sacramento in January. Thanks to Alasdair Brooks for making the
arrangements, to Maya Veres for organising the books, and to Sam Spiers for carrying
them to WA.
Revised Price List and Non-Member Rates
Following the approval of the Committee, new Non-Member prices were introduced on 23
March 2006. Discounts on the shipping prices for bulk purchases were also introduced in
consultation with the President and Publications Officer.
A special shipping rate for the 2005 edition of the journal was also introduced owing to the
fact the volume tipped the 500g threshold for ‘letter’, raising the postage from $2.75 to a
minimum $6 for regular Australian postage.
Committee Meetings
A teleconference was held on 4 May 2006 at 11 am. Susan Lawrence, Susan Piddock,
Sue Singleton, Penny Crook, Mary Casey, Ross Gam, Leah McKenzie, Jody Steele and
Katrina Stankowski were in attendance. Apologies were made by Paul Rheinberger, Alistair
Paterson, Greg Jackman, Clayton Frederickson and Rick McGovern-Wilson. Minutes were
circulated on 23 May. In addition to regular reporting and updates on continuing projects,
the following matters were discussed: rising costs, the results of the membership survey
and the website, along with proposals for a new monograph series and annual awards
program. Three subcommittees were established:
x
Awards and Prizes Subcommittee: SL, LM, SS
x
Professional Standards Subcommittees: MG, PR, PC
x
Monograph series: MC, MG
Membership Survey
As part of this year's membership renewal, we conducted a brief Membership survey to
gauge members' interest in a range of potential initiatives and preference for the
conference timing and location. Over 180 responses were received representing over half
of the Society's membership.
Most respondents would like to see ASHA pursue the following initiatives: publish more
monographs; develop professional standards and conduct training workshops. Of lesser
interest, but still high scoring were to: lobby government agencies; organise more
talks/lectures; and sponsor student and/or other small research projects.
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The Survey indicates that over one third of respondents prefer the current scheduling of the
conference in September/October and just under one one-third had no preference. As for
the location, 43% preferred a place of interest, 26% a convenient location, 4% to alternate
between the two and the remainder no preference.
More detailed results of the Survey to date were published in the June newsletter and a
final assessment concluded at the end of the calendar year.
ASHA Membership Survey 2006:
Initiatives Ranked by Greatest Interest
PublishMonographs
44
ProfessionalStandards
43
TrainingWorkshops
17
15
SponsorResearch
13
AnnualAwards
4
12
AdvertiseNewJobs
5
8
3
5
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
13
18
22
13
11
10
3
26
29
11
LobbyGovernment
2
17
23
TalksLectures
VolunteerRegister
1
25
15
11
7
9
SocialEvents 2 3
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
No. Scores
AHA Index
Beryl Connah’s 2001 index has been converted into database format and supplemented
with all articles from subsequent years. The information has been used to generate the
‘Volume lists’ that now appear on the web. We are yet to finalise the format of the
comprehensive subject index to post on the web. For all future issues of AHA, we can
simply enter the author, title and page details of new articles, allocate subject heading and
update the Index at the touch of a button.
Newsletter Back-Issues and Distribution
Most newsletters were distributed via email in 2006, but 52 members and legal deposit
recipients still require hard-copies of the newsletter.
In June, the last batch of legal-deposit copies of the Newsletter dating back to 2001 were
sent to Fisher Library, the State Library of NSW and the National Library, following
outstanding claims received early in 2006.
Member Suggestions
There was one member suggestion in 2006:
'Has ASHA ever considered memberships that cover more then one year, ie 2 and 3 year
subs? It might be useful for ASHA cash flow and members could make a small saving (i.e.
$5–15) for subscribing for the extra years.'
This will be considered by the Committee as part of the proposed changes to the
membership fee structure for 2007.
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ASHA Treasurer’s Report, September 2006
Sue
Singleton
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Statement of Receipts and Expenditure
OPERATING ACCOUNTS
For the year ended 30 June 2006
RECEIPTS
2005
2006
Donations
855.00
N/A
0.00
0.22
Sales of publications
2,004.00
1,810.50
Sales of "Ceramics" publication
6,713.50
1,249.00
19,540.54
17,893.73
Interest
Subscriptions
Grant Funding (Admin Assist)
5,400.00
N/A
Other
4,883.94
1,539.20
39,396.98
22,492.65
TOTAL RECEIPTS
EXPENDITURE
Bank fees and charges
Admin Assistance
Conference 2006 Advance
Journal printing
“Ceramics” publication costs
1,000.00
0.00
10,442.30
5,520.90
Merchant Fees
643.27
Uncollected fees and payments written back
203.66
Postage General
9.40
4.20
1450.00
849.43
2261.70
1,359.30
Postage "Ceramics"
580.35
201.10
Printing
261.83
7,857.30
Telephone
808.77
0.00
0.00
776.28
Newsletter mail out
Float
0.00
100.00
Sundry expenses
522.12
137.87
AIMA – half share of 2004 Conference Loss
540.13
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
23,239.23
Unpresented chqs 2005
12,290.68
12,290.68
36.87
-36.87
23,276.10
12,253.81
Operating Surplus/(Deficit)
16,120.88
10,238.84
Amount Attributable to Association, Change in Association
Equity, Operating Account
16,120.88
10,238.84
Opening retained profit
22,465.99
12,227.15
Adjust: Amount attributable to Association
16,120.88
10,238.84
Closing retained profit and total members funds represented
in Operating Accounts
$38,586.87
$22,465.99
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as at 30 June 2006
Current Assets
2006
2005
Current Assets per Cash Books
- Bendigo Bank Operating A/C
38,232.02
21,367.35
354.85
894.98
- NPBS Operating A/C (now closed)
N/A
1,098.64
- NPBS Conference A/C (now closed)
N/A
2,576.65
38,586.87
25,937.62
- Bendigo Bank Conference A/C
Total current assets
Other assets Non-current
Total Assets
Total Nett Assets, represented by TOTAL
MEMBERS FUNDS
0.00
0.00
38,586.87
25,937.62
$38,586.87
$25,937.62
Financial Statements for the year 2005-2006: Notes
1. For the purposes of Commonwealth Income Tax Legislation, the Treasurer has
determined that the Society is not liable to Income Tax nor to lodge Income Tax
Returns.
2. For the purpose of Goods and Services Tax (GST), the Treasurer has determined that
the Society:
a. is a non-profit organisation, and
b. will have a turnover less than $100,000, and
as a result is not liable to GST.
3. Subscriptions received this financial year include a number of outstanding subscription
payments for the 2004 membership year.
Further to questions raised at the AGM:
4. The 2005 conference funds were banked after 30 June 2006 so will be included in next
year’s financial statement.
5. As a not-for-profit organization ASHA does not receive interest on its working accounts,
but does not incur fees either.
Sue Singleton
Treasurer
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ASHA Newsletter General Editor’s Report, September 2006
Ross Gam
In the past year, the Newsletter has gone from strength to strength. In my opinion, the three
issues to date have been extremely communicative and have served the Society very well.
In total, the Newsletter ran to 87 pages; regional news was submitted from NZ (2
occasions), NSW (3), Victoria (2), Queensland (2), SA (2), TAS (3), WA (2), ACT (3), NT
(2); consultants and the institutions took the opportunity of advising what they were doing in
each issue and we were able to publicise and report on a range of events. I see the
Newsletter as a critical tool in keeping our members both in contact and informed about the
profession and professional developments in our region and further afield. The 2006 guest
editors have been, as usual, very reliable and I would like to praise their work during 2006.
Rick McGovern-Wilson, a true stalwart, not only was the guest editor for December 2005
but has once again put his hand up for the forthcoming December 2006. Also for the March
and June editions, Alasdair Brookes and Darren Griffin have done a great job. I also want
to praise and thank the contributors for the wonderful contributions they have made to what
has become a vibrant and constructive little magazine (even if some of the contributions
were a little slow coming in at times). I also must acknowledge Penny Crook’s outstanding
job in reformatting the layout and general design of the Newsletter this year. Her work
certainly makes the Newsletter more professional and much more accessible.
After a few hiccups I eventually managed a connection to broadband, which has made life
in the fast lane a reality. Of course something had to go wrong and it did in the form of a
very expensive lightning strike: no phone or computer for 10 days. As they say, an ill wind
will eventually blow some good. I have had a new computer constructed to my
specifications and new programmes applicable to what I am doing.
A problem keeps recurring: how can we better address the rather long list of members who
don’t seem to have an email address. While the electronic version of the newsletter is state
of the art and stylish, and is also much cheaper to distribute, we are face with the problem
of producing hard copies for some members. Getting these printed and posted
commercially is rather expensive and time consuming. An ongoing discussion is being held
and I hope this problem will be resolved shortly.
Once again my thanks go not only to the guest editors and contributors. Without your input
we wouldn’t have a newsletter (but don’t let it go to your heads we certainly need every one
to have an input into our newsletter).
ASHA Journal General Editor’s Report, September 2006
Mary Casey
Australasian Historical Archaeology 2005 was finalised and sent out in February 2006. This
was successfully edited by Martin Gibbs as a guest editor and had a series of papers on
artefacts. This is building on the range of artefact papers published since 1999 and which is
central to the development of the discipline.
Australasian Historical Archaeology 2006 is in the final stages of preparation and should be
out in mid-December. This volume is being co-edited with Alistair Paterson.
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A range of papers have been offered for Australasian Historical Archaeology 2007. The
themed section of the journal is on archaeological landscapes. We are unlikely to be able to
take any more papers in this volume. This volume is being co-edited with Susan Piddock
and is building on the landscape session Susan organised for the Melbourne conference in
2005.
As raised at the AGM 2005 in Melbourne the journal has been receiving many offers of
papers, indicating a healthy approach to publication within the discipline. The number of
papers published within each volume is constrained by the weight of the journal which we
are trying to keep below 450 gm for postage purposes.
As part of advertising the journal, all covers and abstracts have been scanned and should
be placed on the webpage in the near future.
ASHA AWARDS 2007
ASHA members are invited to nominate recent work for consideration in the ASHA Awards
program. The ASHA Awards program aims to promote excellence in historical archaeology
in Australasia by recognising best practice in the heritage management of historical
archaeology; promoting the communication of archaeological results to the public; and
rewarding outstanding research by students. The winners will be announced at the annual
conference dinner. All award winners will be published in the Newsletter and on the ASHA
web site.
The awards will be judged by a three-person panel chaired by the President of ASHA. The
panel will consist of representatives from the consulting profession, government heritage
agencies, and academia. All judges must be financial members of ASHA. Those on the
judging panel cannot be nominees for awards while serving as judges.
ASHA reserves the right not to make an award if nominations are too few in number or
judged of insufficient quality. The judgement of the panel is final. No correspondence will
be entered into regarding decisions. Entries will not be returned. Winning entries will be
lodged in the ASHA archives and may be used by ASHA for training and promotional
purposes, with credits to the individuals and agencies involved.
Best Honours Thesis (annual)
This award will be made to the best thesis completed by an Honours student, MA
Preliminary student, or Graduate Diploma student in a university in Australia or New
Zealand. To be eligible for this award the thesis must have been completed in 2006, and
must be research related to historical archaeology. The thesis must be nominated by the
supervisor.
The award will consist of a cash prize of $200, a certificate, and assistance with preparing
an article based on the research for publication in Australasian Historical Archaeology.
Nominations will be judged on the basis of timeliness and significance of the research aims,
appropriateness and effectiveness of methodology, accuracy of information, presentation,
and general contribution to the field of historical archaeology.
Nominations must include one hard copy of the thesis, two electronic copies of the thesis
on clearly labelled CD-ROMs, and the cover sheet.
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Best MA or PhD Thesis (bi-annual)
This award will be made for the best thesis completed by an MA or PhD student in a
university in Australia or New Zealand. To be eligible for this award the degree must have
been awarded in 2005 or 2006, and must be research related to historical archaeology.
The thesis must be nominated by the supervisor and the student must be a financial
member of ASHA, or have been an ASHA member while the work was undertaken.
The award will consist of a certificate and publication of the thesis in the ASHA monograph
series.
Nominations will be judged on the basis of timeliness and significance of the research aims,
appropriateness and effectiveness of methodology, accuracy of information, presentation,
and general contribution to the field of historical archaeology.
Nominations must include one hard copy of the thesis, two electronic copies of the thesis
on clearly labelled CD-ROMs, and the cover sheet.
Best Historical Archaeology Heritage Report (annual)
This award will be made for the best report on a historical archaeology project carried out
as a consultancy in Australia or New Zealand. To be eligible for this award the report must
have been submitted in 2006. The nomination can be prepared by either the client or the
consultant, but must have the support of the client. At least one member of the consultancy
team (who may be the nominator) must be a financial member of ASHA.
The award will consist of a certificate and publicity on the ASHA web site and in the ASHA
newsletter.
Nominations will be judged on the basis of the significance of the research design and
methodology, innovation, presentation, and the degree to which the client’s requirements
were met.
Nominations must include one hard copy of the report and project brief, two electronic
copies of the report and project brief on clearly labelled CD-ROMs, and the cover sheet.
Best Public Archaeology Initiative (annual)
This award will be made for the best project presenting historical archaeology to the
general public in Australia or New Zealand. To be eligible for this award the project must
have been completed in 2006. If it is an on-going project it must have either commenced or
taken place during 2006. Public archaeology initiatives may include (but are not limited to)
tours of excavations, post-excavation interpretation on-site, lecture series, television or
radio programs, web sites, museum displays, education programs, and plain language
publications intended for a non-academic audience. The nomination can be prepared by
either the client (if done as a consultancy) or the individual or agency responsible, but must
have the support of the client where appropriate. At least one member of the project team
(who may be the nominator) must be a financial member of ASHA.
newsletter.
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Nominations will be judged on the basis of interest to the audience, clarity of presentation,
innovation, and public response.
Nominations must include a one-page description of the project, and relevant supporting
material which may include photos, videos, posters, brochures, media coverage, reviews,
evidence of feedback, etc. The nomination should include one hard copy and two
electronic copies of all material included, and the cover sheet.
Best Publication (5-yearly; not offered in 2007)
This award will be made for the best book or e-book on historical archaeology in Australia
or New Zealand. Nominations may be for authored monographs or edited collections on a
single theme. The publication must have been published in the five calendar years
preceding the presentation of the award (the award will not be offered in 2007). Works
published by ASHA are not eligible. The publication can be nominated by any member of
ASHA including the author(s), but at least one of the authors (or editors if a collection) must
be a financial ASHA member.
newsletter.
Nominations will be judged on the basis of timeliness and significance of the research,
accuracy of information, clarity of expression, presentation, and general contribution to the
field of historical archaeology.
Nominations must include three hard copies of the publication (or CD-ROMs in the case of
e-books) and the cover sheet.
Instructions for entry
Complete a Nomination Cover Sheet and send with the appropriate number of copies of the
thesis, book or report (as specified under each category heading) to:
ASHA Awards
c/- Dr Susan Lawrence
Archaeology
La Trobe University
Melbourne VIC 3086
Australia
For copies of the Nomination Cover Sheet email awards@asha.org.au or download from
www.asha.org.au.
Nominations are due by: 31 March 2007.
For more information contact awards@asha.org.au or call Susan Lawrence on 03 9479
1790.
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IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2007
1 Jan
15 Feb
1 Mar
15 Mar
15 May
1 Jun
6 Jul
6 Aug
15 Aug
1 Sep
22-26 Sep
15 Nov
1 Dec
15 Dec
Subscriptions open for 2007–2008 Membership
Newsletter submissions due with State Reps
Newsletter distributed
Australasian Historical Archaeology submissions due with Editor for review
Nominations for 2007–08 Committee Open
Nominations for Committee Close
Conference and AGM
Australasian Historical Archaeology distributed
2007–2008 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
As most members are aware, a fee increase was approved by the membership at the last
AGM, in addition to a change in the membership year from the calendar year (January–
December) to the financial year (July–June) in order to streamline our financial
management and planning.
Membership Category
Individual
Household
Corporate
Student
Pensioner/unwaged
Life
Individual OS*
Corporate OS*
Student OS*
2006
$50
$60
$65
$35
$35
$1000
$75
$75
$50
2007–
$60
$70
$75
$40
$40
$1200
$85
$100
$60
*Overseas includes anywhere other than Australia or NZ.
All prices are in AUD and exclude GST. ASHA is not registered for GST collection.
As part of the transition, we will be offering the new membership rates for a period of 18
months, i.e. 1 January 2007 to 30 June 2008. Thereafter the membership year will revert
to the regular period of 12 months, i.e. 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009.
Membership Renewal forms for 2007–2008 membership will be distributed in December.
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2006–2007 COMMITTEE
President
Vice Presidents
Treasurer
Secretary
Committee
Immediate past
President
Susan Lawrence (president@asha.org.au)
Susan Piddock (vicepresidentsp@asha.org.au)
Paul Rheinberger (vicepresidentpr@asha.org.au)
Sue Singleton (treasurer@asha.org.au)
Penny Crook (secretary@asha.org.au)
Deborah Arthur
Ross Gam
Martin Gibbs
Tracy Ireland
Greg Jackman
Julie Mastin
Katrina Stankowski
Jody Steele
Neville Ritchie
ASHA CONTACTS
ACT
TAS
Richard Morrison
25 Forbes St
Turner ACT 2612
act@asha.org.au
Greg Jackman
Port Arthur Historic Site
Management Authority
Port Arthur TAS 7182
tas@asha.org.au
NSW
Tim Owen
Cultural Heritage Services
2009 Locked Bag 24
Broadway NSW 2007
nsw@asha.org.au
NT
Colin De La Rue
11 Bedwell Court
Gray
Palmerston NT 0830
nt@asha.org.au
SA
Robert Stone
Flinders University
GPO Box 2100
Adelaide SA 5001
sa@asha.org.au
QLD
Jon Prangnell
School of Social Science
University of Queensland QLD 4072
qld@asha.org.au
WA
Shane Burke
Department of Archaeology
University of Western Australia
Nedlands WA 6907
wa@asha.org.au
NZ
New Zealand Historic Places Trust
PO Box 2629
Wellington NZ
nz@asha.org.au
VIC
Darren Griffin
Environmental Resources Management
Australia Pty Ltd
PO Box 266
South Melbourne VIC 3205
vic@asha.org.au
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FORTHCOMING NEWSLETTERS
The ASHA Newsletter is produced quarterly with the assistance of guest editors. The
2006–2007 guest editors are:
This issue:
Mar 2007 issue:
Jun 2007 issue:
Sept 2007 issue:
Dec 2007 issue:
Jon Prangnell
Alasdair Brooks
Clayton Fredericksen
email: rmcgwilson@historic.org.nz
email: j.prangnell@uq.edu.au
email: A.Brooks@latrobe.edu.au
email: clayton.fredericksen@gmail.com
email: rmcgwilson@historic.org.nz
In order to facilitate a more efficient newsletter production, all contributions should be
forwarded to the e-mail address of your state rep by the second week of the month prior to
circulation. See ASHA contacts on last page for address details.
The guest editors are asked to finalise the newsletter in the third week of the month prior to
circulation. Final copy must reach the General Editor, Ross Gam, by the final week of the
month prior to circulation.
This is your newsletter and your contributions are vital. Please check deadlines diligently.
Your efficiency will be greatly appreciated. I look forward to your forthcoming news of
events.
Ross Gam General Editor
ASHA Newsletter
Email: newsletter@asha.org.au
Phone: 02 6769 4103
Post: “Windermere Cottage”
RMB 121 Fishers Lane
Loomberah
Via Tamworth NSW 2340
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ASHA AWARDS 2007
Nomination Cover Sheet
NOMINEE
Title
Miss / Ms / Mr / Mrs / Professor / Dr / Other:
Name
First Name
Surname
Affiliation
Institution, Company or Agency
Address
City/Suburb
State
Postcode
Phone (work)
Phone (home)
Country (if outside Australia)
Phone
Fax
Email
Is the nominee a Financial member of ASHA?
YES / NO
NOMINATOR
Title
Miss / Ms / Mr / Mrs / Professor / Dr / Other:
Name
First Name
Surname
Affiliation
Institution, Company or Agency
Address
City/Suburb
State
Phone (work)
Phone (home)
Postcode
Country (if outside Australia)
Phone
Fax
Email
Are you a Financial member of ASHA?
YES / NO
Relation to nominee: Supervisor Client Colleague Self Other:________
Signature of Nominator
Date
ASHA Inc. | Box 220, Holme Building | University of Sydney NSW 2006 | Australia | ABN 41 196 332 496 | www.asha.org.au
ENTRY
This entry is nominated for:
Best Honours Thesis
Best MA or PhD Thesis
Best Historical Archaeology Heritage Report
Best Publication (Not offered in 07)
Best Public Archaeology Initiative
Title of the Thesis, book or project:
University, Publisher or Client:
Date the degree was awarded, book published or project completed:
Brief description of the thesis, book or project (100 words or less):
In what ways has the entry contributed to the field of historical archaeology (100 words
or less)?
CLIENT SUPPORT
For use only if the Client is not the nominator in the Heritage Report or Public Archaeology categories.
Company
Representative
Signature
Date
ATTACHMENTS
One hard copy of thesis and two CD-rom copies of thesis; OR
One hard copy of report and project brief and two CD-rom copies of report and
project brief; OR
One hard copy of project description and all supporting material and two CD-rom
copies of project description and all supporting material; OR
Three hard copies of book (or CD-ROMs if an ebook)
Return form and copies of entry to: ASHA Awards, c/- Dr Susan Lawrence,
Archaeology, La Trobe University, Melbourne VIC 3086, Australia
Contact awards@asha.org.au for more information.

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