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SUMMARY:Revealing the Hidden: Historical Archaeology and Conservation of Unique Artefacts from 19th Century Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:A National Archeaology Week Event \nThis panel event draws on two recent conference papers: “A Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes: Successful Collaboration and the Preservation of 19th Century Footwear from Deep Deposits below the Melbourne Rail Yard” and “Sound as a Barrel: Historical Archaeological Conservation of a Unique Timber Barrel from Little Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne.” \nThe first paper examines artefact-rich deposits uncovered during works on a recent project which included more than 200 preserved nineteenth-century shoes recovered from the former West Melbourne Swamp. It highlights the challenges of excavating and managing unstable artefacts and the importance of collaboration between archaeologists\, conservators and regulators. \nThe second paper focuses on the excavation and conservation of a rare timber barrel from another recent development and infrastructure project\, demonstrating how adaptive strategies can stabilise fragile objects while revealing historical evidence. \nThis event is aimed at researchers\, historians\, educators\, archaeologists\, heritage professionals and the wider community interested in Melbourne’s past. Many of our members are in the heritage/architecture/ archaeology sector and we want to expand our reach to them with this informative talk. \nDr Michelle Negus Cleary holds a PhD in Archaeology from the University of Sydney (awarded in 2015) and more than fifteen years of experience working with archaeological projects in Australia\, Turkey\, Uzbekistan and the Republic of Georgia. She is the Technical Director at Dr Vincent Clark Archaeology & Heritage and has worked as an archaeologist\, heritage advisor and spatial data specialist in Australian archaeology since 2010. \nRamona Angelico specialises in the management of archaeological collections\, the cataloguing of artefacts\, and the analysis and interpretation of material culture. She has worked as a Historical Artefact Specialist at Dr Vincent Clark Archaeology & Heritage since 2019 and as Team Leader – Historical Artefacts since 2024. \nJaimi Houston completed her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) majoring in Archaeology and Ancient Cultures at Monash University in 2021. She has worked as an Archaeologist at Dr Vincent Clark Archaeology & Heritage since 2022 and as the Historical Artefact Assistant and Artefact Photographer since 2024. \nDr Holly Jones-Amin is an internationally recognised conservator specialising in low-fired archaeological pottery conservation and people‑centred approaches to material heritage. She has directed conservation archaeological projects across Syria\, Georgia\, Turkey and Australia\, with additional work throughout the Pacific\, Southeast Asia\, Italy\, and the Himalayas. She is a University of Melbourne lecturer. \nMarica Mucic holds a Bachelor of Arts (La Trobe University) and a Master of Cultural Materials Conservation (University of Melbourne). A member of the Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Materials (AICCM)\, she is an objects conservator specialising in archaeological artefacts as well as commemorative\, memorial\, and heritage works.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/revealing-the-hidden-historical-archaeology-and-conservation-of-unique-artefacts-from-19th-century-melbourne/
LOCATION:39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC 3181\, 39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC\, 3181\, Australia
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SUMMARY:RHSV Birthday x Biggest Morning Tea Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:The Royal Historical Society of Victoria turns 117 years old on May 21.\nTo celebrate we’ll be hosting a morning tea as part of the Cancer Council’s “Biggest Morning Tea”. \nCome along\, have a cuppa\, a piece of cake\, and help us raise much needed funds for Cancer Council. These funds will go towards vital cancer research\, support services\, prevention programs\, and advocacy. \nTo donate to our Morning Tea\, please visit https://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/fundraisers/Historical-Society-Victoria \nPlease RSVP below so we have numbers for catering.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/rhsv-birthday-x-biggest-morning-tea-fundraiser/
LOCATION:RHSV Gallery Downstairs\, 239 A'Beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:From Ruin to Renewal: Hidden Histories of Melbourne’s Plains
DESCRIPTION:A National Archeaology Week Event \nWestern Melbourne’s open plains may look like blank space between suburbs—but dig a little deeper and you’ll uncover stories written into every ruined homestead. These forgotten landmarks tell of colonisation\, survival\, and cultural change\, connecting today’s fast-growing communities with the region’s layered past. \nIn this fascinating talk\, we’ll explore how heritage experts are reimagining the role of ruins—from forgotten relics to vibrant community hubs and storytelling spaces. Through real case studies like Doherty and Missen Houses\, discover how creative conservation blends history\, design\, and ecology to breathe new life into what remains. \nYou’ll see how these half-lost homesteads spark conversations about memory\, identity\, and belonging in a changing landscape. Perfect for anyone passionate about architecture\, local history\, or the power of place. \nRoger Beeston is a Registered Architect and Associate of the Australian Institute of Architects AIA. He is actively engaged in both the contemporary building and heritage management fields. In doing so\, he has acquired expertise in traditional and contemporary building technologies\, developing authentic and sustainable remedial conservation interventions. This expertise has been central to establishing his expertise and reputation in the conservation of stone facades\, for which his detailed and attentive work has earned his practice the AIA John George Knight Award for Heritage Architecture at multiple places\, including at the State heritage listed Maryborough Railway Station and South Melbourne Town Hall. \nPhillipa Hall is a UK registered architect with diverse experience on all stages of projects\, from small residential extensions to the adaptive reuse and conservation of large public buildings. She believes that architecture should be accessible to all members of society\, enhancing the existing situation while considering the long-term social\, economic\, physical and environmental outcomes.
URL:https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/from-ruin-to-renewal-hidden-histories-of-melbournes-plains/
LOCATION:39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC 3181\, 39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, VIC\, 3181\, Australia
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