Selections from HERITAGE-NEWS: February 2016

EVENT: Longford Academy

9-13 May 2016 | Brickendon and Woolmers Estates

The Longford Academy is a collaborative learning program led by experienced APT specialist practitioner educators. This year, the central theme will be:

QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

Investigation and repair of significant building fabric

Registrations have been flowing in, and places are limited.  Download the registration form and follow the instructions on the form to confirm your participation in LA5Participants are engaged in site activities aimed at developing and sharing specialist heritage conservation knowledge and skills whilst contributing to safeguarding the outstanding universal values of the two sites. These activities may include information sessions, discussions, inspections, investigations, recording, conservation works and group learning activities. For further information email apt.australasia.chapter@gmail.com  

EVENT: Launceston Historical Society Talk

18 March 2016 | 8:00pm | Sir Raymond Ferrall Centre, University of Tasmania, Newnham

The Launceston Historical Society has secured Michelle Grattan AO to present its 28^th John West Memorial Lecture. Michelle Grattan is one of Australia’s most respected and awarded political journalists. She has been a member of the Canberra parliamentary press gallery for more than 40 years, during which time she has covered all the most significant stories in Australian politics. Michelle’s presentation is titled: The Power of Small Voice – The Struggle for the Senate’s Centre. All welcome, entry free. For more information email launcestonhistory@gmail.com

EVENT: Oral History Workshop

28 May 2016 | 9:30am – 4:00pm | Meeting Room, Queen Victoria Museum, Inveresk

Presented by Jill Cassidy, this workshop will cover interview technique, pitfalls, ethics, equipment and transcribing. The cost is $50 ($30 students) and includes lunch. Prior registration is essential. To register email president@oralhistorytas.org.au or 
ring 0418 178 098.

Read more about Jill here

 

St Helens History Room Book Launch

Book Launch

St Helens History Room warmly invites you, family and friends

To help celebrate Garry Richardson’s

latest publication

Lottah and the anchor

-the history of a tin mine and a dependent town

When:  Sunday 28^th February 2016

Time:  3 pm

Where:  St Helens History Room

61 Cecilia Street

St Helens  TAS  7216

The Hon. Tania Rattray MLC officiating

Refreshments will be served

RSVP:  23^rd February 2016

St Helens History Room

61 Cecilia Street

Email:  historyroom@bodc.tas.gov.au

Tel:  (03) 6376 1479 / 0419 731 452

About the author

Garry Richardson was born in the Huon Valley in 1950 and has lived in various parts of Tasmania ever since. In 1980 he settled in St Helens, which he calls “the best place in the world”.  After retiring in 2005 (with 39 years at the Forestry Commission behind him) Garry pursued his passion for photography and carried out volunteer work at the St Helens information centre and history room. Garry has extended his historical interest to write several  books and has developed a reputation for using his meticulous research skills to produce publications rich in historic detail with wonderful historic images eg‘Sail and Steam: Trading Vessels to Georges Bay 1833-1958’.

This latest book Lottah and the Anchor is an insightful history and a tribute to the men and women who rapidly grew these North Eastern Tasmanian tent towns into thriving 'tin' communities.

About St Helen’s History Room

At the St. Helens History Room, there are over 1000 artefacts on display. These are presented over various historical themes including: maritime, aboriginal, European exploration, settlement and tin mining incorporating 'The Chinese Experience.'

The St. Helens History Room presents the various stages of settlement of St. Helens.  This township is located on the northern section of the East Coast of Tasmania.  In addition to the thematic displays, there is an extensive photographic collection with approximately 20,000 images.  Our collections are very accessible as the museum is open 7 days a week from 9 am to 5 pm.  We are situated at the St. Helens History and Visitor Information Centre, behind the St. Helens Library building, at 61 Cecilia Street, St. Helens, opposite the Post Office.  Look for the Tin Dragon outside the Service Tasmania shop front, he will point you in the right direction!  Entry to the museum will only cost you $8 for a family, $5 per adult or $3 concession.  You will experience the history of St. Helens in a vital and vibrant way.  Learn first hand about this interesting area before you set off to explore the beautiful beaches or the marvellous mountainous hinterland.

Address

61 Cecilia Street, St Helens, East Coast, TAS, Australia

Opening Hours

9 am - 5 pm 7 days a week

Contact

Email:  historyroom@bodc.tas.gov.au

Tel:  (03) 6376 1479 / 0419 731 452

Mrs. Kym Matthews Curator Tuesdays/Wednesdays

MAT Calendar of Professional Development & Events 2016

One of the benefits of membership is the Professional Development and networking opportunities. Make a diary note of the calendar of events for this year and watch our facebook page and blog. MAT will broadcast more details and updates as they come to hand. 

Date	Event	Where
10th February	MAT Committee Meeting (open) Site Visit: Devonport Regional Gallery Q&A Panel session: Bursaries or Bust … can the money be better spent?	Devonport Regional Gallery
Deferred to a later date	Site Visit:  Narryna Heritage Museum & Markree House Tour: Scott Carlin, Manager – House Museums, TMAG MAT Committee Meeting:  3-4.30pm Site Visit & Tour: 4.30-6pm	Narryna Heritage Museum & Markree House Hampton Rd Hobart
21st - 22nd April	Disaster Planning Workshop Presenter: Kim Morris, Art & Archival (ACT) Time:  Day 1 - 9.30am registration, 9.45am – 4.45pm Day 2 - 9.30am  – 4.30pm A joint initiative for Arts Tasmania and Museums Australia Tasmania	Queen Victoria Museum 2 Invermay Road, Inveresk Launceston
15th-19th May	Museums Australasia Joint Conference 2016 http://ma16.org.nz/	New Zealand
27th* May	Professional Learning Workshop Social Media Marketing Time: 9.30am Registration; 10am to 4pm (1 hour for lunch) Cost: Non-Members $40; MAT Members: $20 A joint initiative for Arts Tasmania and Museums Australia Tasmania	MAC - Moonah Arts Centre 23-27 Albert Road Moonah TAS 7009
1st June	10 Objects - 10 Stories: Celebrating Community Collections exhibition (10th Anniversary of the Roving Curator Program) MAT Committee Meeting:  3-4.30pm Site Visit & Tour: 4.30-6pm MEMBERS ONLY EVENT	Arts Tasmania 146 ArtSpace 146 Elizabeth Street Hobart
13th* July *date tbc	Professional Learning Workshop Design and Presentation: Exhibitions Time: 9.30am Registration, 10am to 4pm (1 hour for lunch) Cost: Non-Members $40; MAT Members: $20 A joint initiative for Arts Tasmania and Museums Australia Tasmania	Queen Victoria Art Gallery 2 Wellington Street Launceston
10th August	Site Visit MAT Committee Meeting:  3-4.30pm Site Visit & Tour: 4.30-6pm MEMBERS ONLY EVENT	Launceston  (tbc)
1 October	Professional Learning Workshop Significance Assessment Workshop Time: 9.30am Registration, 10am to 4pm (1 hour for lunch) Enquiries: Melissa Smith 0417385407 A joint initiative for Arts Tasmania and Museums Australia Tasmania funded by National Library Of Australia Community Heritage Grant	Hobart TMAG
12th October tbc	Site visit MAT Committee Meeting & Annual General Meeting:  3-4.30pm Site Visit & Tour: 4.30-6pm	Hobart  (tbc)
16th November tbc	Christmas Event: Tasmanian Wool Centre Tour: Debra Cadogan-Cooper, Manager MAT Committee Meeting:  3-4.30pm Site Visit & Tour: 4.30-6pm MEMBERS ONLY EVENT	Tasmanian Wool Centre 48 Church Street Ross

The drawing is of some non-human characters from 'Utopia', the land of lost things: 'Iron Lung' and 'Incubator', also known as 'Proud Parents'. Pencil, A3 by Shaun Tan from his website.

NEXT STOP

Monthly open mike night at the Launceston Tramway Museum

SUNDAY 28^TH FEBRUARY 2016 from 2PM to 4PM

Musicians, Poets, Songwriters,  

Actors, Comics, Dancers, Jugglers…….  

All Welcome!   

Performers Free Entry 

Audience Gold Coin Donation Please

For Information Contact Pamela 0422 436 996

About The Tramway Museum

from http://www.australiaforeveryone.com.au/launceston/museums-city.html

The Tramway Museum is located in the Inveresk Precinct next  to Blue Café. The museum is a community-based organisation that works to restore and revive the old trams that once roamed Launceston Tasmania. With over 50 volunteers actively working to recapture our exciting history, there are many opportunities to journey through  Tasmania’s tramway past; including fascinating tales of when trams were no longer trams, Launceston’s oldest surviving movie 

footage, an interactive children’s tram and a sneak peek at the  ongoing projects in the original workshop of Launceston  Municipal Tramways. The museum is tram-packed with adventure, complete with a 1940’s tram ride and conductors ready to stub your tickets.

MUSEUM OPENING HOURS

Monday - Sunday: 10am to 4pm

Tram available for group bookings: Monday - Tuesday

Tram operating throughout the day: Wednesday - Sunday

Gift Shop available in-store

Closed Public Holidays

ADMISSION

Adults: $5
Senior Card: $4.50
Children: $2
Under 6yo: FREE

Phone: (03) 6334 8334
Email: launcestontramwaymuseum@gmail.com
Address: 2 Invermay Rd, Invermay TAS 7248

Free good stuff exMONA

Offer includes one free month--not necessarily this one
http://www.ozanimals.com/Insect/Salt-and-Pepper-Moth/Utetheisa/lotrix.html

Andrew Hawley, Collection and Exhibition Preparator, MONA, has kindly offered free some showcases and museum transport crates to MAT members.

All available as is, pick up at your cost from Moonah, TAS. Call Andrew on 0431110386 or email andrew@mona.net.au

SHOWCASES:  

1. 2 x showcase with open/missing front, glass

DIMS: 1050 H x 1200 W x 700 D. Internal display area = 650.

Has wheels, threaded inserted feet for levelling.. 

2. 1 x case, glass (removeable lid)

DIMS: 1280 H x 600 x 600. Internal display area = 395.

Lockable, no key, barrels replaceable. Has hidden electrical components within main body (for lighting, etc presumably). Blue fabric insert

3. 2 x glass case, as above but 1200 H. 1 free moth.

4. 1 x glass case, as above but 1280 H x 395W x 395D.

5. 1 x glass case, full glass, lockable, no key

DIMS: 2080 x 1000 x 900.

CRATES: Side loading:  860 x 1330 860 (H x L x D)

                                    850 x 1420 x 780

                                    880 x 1640 x 940

                                    1150 x 2430 x 250

End Loading: 1440 x 1630 x 600 (H x D/L x W)

                     1350 x 1640 x 600

                     1150 x 2430 x 250

                     

Top loading:  230 x 1470 x 1120 (H x W x D)

Museums Australia, Tasmania wishes to thank Andrew and MONA for thinking to pass these items on and we urge any members to contact Andrew if you are interested as soon as possible.