Week of Events
Revealing the Hidden: Historical Archaeology and Conservation of Unique Artefacts from 19th Century Melbourne
A National Archeaology Week Event This 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."
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From Ruin to Renewal: Hidden Histories of Melbourne’s Plains
A National Archeaology Week Event Western 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. In this fascinating talk, we’ll explore how
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