Indigenous women's maritime art traditions on display for NAIDOC week
The knowledge and skills of shell processing and stringing has been
passed down through generations of women, particularly the women of the
Furneaux Islands, off Tasmania’s north-east coast.
Necklace-making is an opportunity for women of all ages to get together
and share stories, pass knowledge to younger generations and continue to
affirm their culture.
The connection of shell necklaces with the distinct culture and story of
the Tasmanian Aboriginal people and with the Tasmanian natural
environment means they have iconic status in the wider Tasmanian
community. In 2009 they were listed as a Tasmanian Heritage Icon by the
National Trust of Australia.
http://www.nma.gov.au/collections/highlights/tasmanian-aboriginal-shell-necklaces
Lola Greeno is one of the few Indigenous artists skilled in the Tasmanian Indigenous tradition of shell stringing
Image: Lola Greeno (in middle) with her great-niece Lottie and
great-nephew Eli Frost; one of Lola Greeno's shell
bracelets. Photo: Lola Greeno
Now four of Lola Greeno's maireener (Phasianotrochus irisodontes)
necklaces, still valued for their brilliant iridescence, are part of 26
works that are part of the Unbroken Lines of Resilience, feathers, fibres, shells exhibition at the Australian National Maritime Museum.
In line with this year's NAIDOC theme – 'Because of her, we can!' –
necklaces from both Lola Greeno's mother (Valerie Sainty) and
mother-in-law (Dulcie Greeno) will be on display also.
Unbroken Lines is on now at the Australian National Maritime Museum and runs until November 30. http://www.anmm.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/on-now/naidoc2018
Articles extracts from: https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/indigenous-womens-maritime-art-traditions-on-display-for-naidoc-week-20180630-h122o7.html
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FAHS Newsletter Out Now #45 on the theme of Diversity
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This issue of the FAHS Newsletter is on the theme of diversity
The writers are from a range of organisations focussing on diversity
- Aboriginal Victoria
- The History Trust of South Australia
- Female Convicts Research Centre, Tasmania
- The National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame, Alice Springs
- The Australian Lesbian and Gay Life Stories Oral History Project
- The Gay and Lesbian archives of Western Australia
- Australian Indian Historical Society
- National Trust NSW, Old Government House, Parramatta
- Royal Historical Society of Queensland .
- Australian Lebanese Historical Society
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Featured Historical Society - Port of Yamba Historical Society, NSW
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The Port of Yamba Historical Society Inc.
was formed in 1981 with a vision to increase understanding and
knowledge of Yamba and districts and to preserve the past for future
generations.
The society serves the community of Yamba through the operation of the Yamba Museum – The Story House.
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The Port of Yamba Historical Society owns
and manages the Yamba museum and an adjacent heritage-listed former
Presbyterian Church ('the Old Kirk'). Activities are focused
around collection, conservation, research and the exhibition of
objects drawn from Yamba and district. Visitor numbers per year are
between 4,000-5,000.
The society's collection has been built up over the last
thirty plus years. It includes objects that highlight the diversity of
Yamba’s history, from the telescope once belonging to Francis Freeburn,
the first pilot and pioneer in Yamba, to historical records of public
education in Yamba. Around 20,000 photographs have been archived
with many digitised and catalogued in the MOSAiC collection management
system. Significant objects include the Binnacle, Bell and
Helm from the HMAS Waree that was shipwrecked in the Clarence
River in 1946.
The current President and Curator is Marea Buist, who since joining
the society in 1999 has developed 'the story of Yamba' into
focussed exhibition themes. Two internships in Sydney and a TAFE course
in museum studies have further honed her skills in curation. These
skills are evident in the histories showcased throughout the museum and
the creative strategies applied to the interpretation design. The museum
also brings in travelling exhibitions and hires out the Old Kirk for
changing exhibitions and public programs. A current exhibition in
the Old Kirk is William Lindt's photographs of the Aboriginal people in
the Clarence Valley Photographs are never still.
The National and Community History Officer and Curator, Bernadette Flynn
visited the Yamba Museum in 2017. On left, member Judi
Greig and right, member Roslyn Greenfield.
The society has gradually built up a relationship with the Yaegl people -
the traditional custodians of the coastal areas around Yamba. In
2013 a collaborative exhibition project Vision4Change was
developed through a first time partnership with a number of
Aboriginal Elders throughout the Clarence Valley to share their
stories. Working also with the Yamba, Grafton, Maclean and Lawrence
Museums the exhibition won the IMAGinE Award for Audience
Development from Museums and Galleries, NSW. Ceremonies for Sorry day
and NAIDOC week are held at the museum and an interpretative garden
behind the museum is currently being designed with the Aboriginal
community.
For a small fee, the general public can access research services. These
services range from enquiries into the history of people, places or
events relevant to the Yamba area - to photocopying of documents -
and orientation to Trove.
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Day in the life of Madam President, Marea Buist, Produced by Catherine Marciniak, 2013, ABC Open North Coast NSW.
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Marea outlines the importance of attracting
new people rather than waiting for people to knock at the door. The
society maintains a strong presence in the community and develops
connections with the regional museums. Marea is currently co-ordinator
of the regional chapter Museums Australia (NSW). The society also
maintain its independence, funding activities through coach tours,
publications, the hire of the Old Kirk and one-off project grants.
Fundraising is often necessary to ensure there is contingency and for
unexpected situations. One initiative was the Raise the Roof Art Auction, which successful raised funds from the local community to repair the museum roof.
The society and its members have won multiple awards including one for
audience engagement for special exhibitions and a Royal Australian
History Society achievement award for research and publications. A
few of the published historical books about the area are: Yamba Yesterday; From Clarence River Heads to Yamba; Riverboats of the Clarence River.
In spite of the successes, challenges remain. Continuity of member
engagement is one of these challenges occasioned by members travelling,
ill heath and members passing away. Other challenges are keeping up with
technology and remaining responsive to changes in the community and
wider society.
Museum: Tuesday - Thursday: 10am - 4:30pm, Weekends: 2pm - 4:30pm
or by special appointment
Location: Yamba Museum, River Street, Yamba
email: yambamuseumnsw@gmail.com
website: pyhsmuseum.org.au
Tel: 02 6646 1399
Sources: The Port of Yamba Historical
Society Website, visit by the National and Community History Officer and
Curator and interview with Curator/President, Marea
Buist
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Guildford townsite nominated for WA's heritage register
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 Photo: The
153-year-old Guildford Mechanics Hall in 1870 and 2018. (State
Library of WA / ABC Radio Perth: Emma Wynne).
The entire Guildford townsite in Perth's east could soon become the
largest place ever listed on Western Australia's heritage register.
A nomination put forward by the City of Swan is under consideration by
the state's Heritage Council, a project very much driven by the local
community.
Read More
Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-15/entire-colonial-town-guildford-considered-for-heritage-listing/9967232
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History Lab is Australia’s first investigative history podcast.
Taking up the questions of the present, it explores the gap between us
and the past. The project is an innovative collaboration between
historians at the Australian Centre for Public History at the University of Technology Sydney, and podcast producers at 2SER 107.3FM
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At
History Lab we’ve got some good stories to tell. But we are interested
in much more than just the story. Instead of an academic or other
expert telling you what to think, History Lab wants to
draw you in to the investigative process. It wants you to come along
with us as we try to make sense of the traces the past leaves in the
present. You’ll find that this can sometimes be confusing and
frustrating: records are patchy, evidence is destroyed and a lot of the
time people disagree about what happened and what it means. But more
often than not, trying to make sense of the traces of the past is also
pretty exciting. Things are not always what they seem. Aren’t we always
in the process of finding that out?
Come and join us, as together we try and make sense of the big and little questions all around us.
https://2ser.com/history-lab/
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Historical Seminar, Queensland Parliament and RHSQ
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Parliament House: Celebrating 150 Years
The Queensland Parliament, in partnership with The Royal Historical Society of Queensland (RHSQ)
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The 4th of August 2018 marks the 150th
anniversary of the first sitting of The Queensland Parliament in the now
heritage-listed building in George Street, Brisbane. To mark the
occasion, The Queensland Parliament, in partnership with The Royal
Historical Society of Queensland (RHSQ), will present an historical
seminar.
Seminar Program
- An historical overview: Queensland’s separation from NSW in 1859 to Queensland in 1868 - presented by Dr Denver Beanland
- The Journey towards the new Parliament House – 1863 to 1868 – presented by Professor Kay Saunders AM
- The Design and Construction of Parliament House – presented by Mr Don Watson
- Parliament House Today: the challenges of working in and preserving a heritage-listed building – presented by the Clerk of Parliament, Mr Neil Laurie.
Date: 25th August
Location: Queensland Parliament, Corner of George Street and Alice Streets
Brisbane City, QLD 4000
Cost: $35 – $40
Tickets from Eventbrite
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Illustrated Talk, Pinjarra, WA
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The Royal Western Australian Historical Society is hosting
an Auxiliary Morning Tea Fundraiser at Pinjarra, WA. Situated
about 86 km from Perth is one of the earliest towns in WA and was first
explored in 1829. Vince Taylor, a resident of Pinjarra and a keen
historian, will present an illustrated talk on this historic town.
Date: Tuesday 21 August 2018
Time: Commencing at 10:00 am
Cost: Members $20.00; Non members $25.00
Bookings essential - phone: 08 9386 3841email: admin@histwest.org.au
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RAHS/HHA Evening Lecture, Sydney
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2-8 Smith Street, Surry Hills, 1900 (Image State Library of NSW)
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RAHS/HHA Evening Lecture
Surry Hills: From Riches to Rags and Back Again
RAHS joins with Historic Houses Association of Australia for this talk on Surry Hills delivered by Richard Whitaker.
August 30 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
$25 – $35
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ACT & Region Annual Heritage Partnership Symposium
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ACT & Region Annual Heritage Partnership Symposium
Heritage on the Edge: Continuity with Change in Canberra?
Convened by Heritage Partners:
Australia ICOMOS, Canberra Archaeological Society,
Canberra & District Historical Society and National Trust of Australia (ACT)
Heritage on the Edge: Continuity with Change in Canberra? will
focus on Canberra’s Modern (‘Modernist’) Architecture, a style widely
used in Canberra for public buildings and private housing in the
mid-20th Century, and of international standing. Its minimalist form is
not a contemporary style today as Canberra rapidly changes with a focus
on innovation and development, and high-rise living. Change is a
constant, but how are we applying it in Canberra so heritage is
identified and protected to ensure a connection with our past, and a
continuity of our sense of place?
Date: 18th August
Cost: $75 full registration; $55 member host organisation; $35 (concessions, full-time students, speakers)
email: info@nationaltrustact.org.au
https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/act-region-heritage-symposium-2018/
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CDHS in the Southern Cross Club Community Rewards Program
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Are you a member of Woden, Tuggeranong, Jamison and Yacht Clubs?
Canberra & District Historical Society Inc. is now part of the Canberra Southern Cross Club Community Rewards Program
Choose the Canberra & District Historical Society as your
preferred community group on
the Canberra Southern Cross Club website: http://www.cscc.com.au/ for CDHS to receive a percentage of the membership spend at the club when you show your membership card.
Further information: http://www.cscc.com.au/rewards
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Melbourne University Publishing ebooks
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Melbourne University Publishing is is
the book publishing arm of the University of Melbourne and the
oldest Australia's oldest university press - producing books that
contribute to the conversation about Australia's political and cultural
landscape.
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MUP have been working on a project over the
past year where texts and bestsellers are digitised at the time of their
publication. These are released periodically as ebooks for the public,
completely free of cost to read and own.
Some notable titles include biographies of Robert Menzies, Russel
Grimwade, Robin Boyd and colonial Australian history. You can see them
all here: https://www.mup.com.au/books/collection/free-miegunyah-ebooks
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National Family History Month
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 August is National Family History Month (NFHM)
National Family History Month (NFHM) is an initiative of
the Australasian Federation of Family History
Organisations (AFFHO).
Family history and genealogy is one of the most popular hobbies around
the world. There are over 250,000 Australians who are members of family
history related organisations and the month has broad appeal across
Australia. Libraries, archives and other organisations also participate
in National Family History Month.
During August events will be conducted across Australia and online that
focus on genealogy, family history, heraldry and related subjects. Check
your state for details of local events at http://familyhistorymonth.org.au/
The launch event was held Wednesday 1 August 2018, at
the State Library of Tasmania. The event was sponsored by the
National Archives and co-hosted by Libraries Tasmania.
There will be a closing event for the National Family History Month to
be held in the architecturally spectacular Geelong Library &
Heritage Centre on Thursday August 30th, commencing at 1.00pm.
Activities include a special guest speaker and the AFFHO Society and
Individual prize draws. The event is being coordinated by the Geelong
Family History Group in partnership with the Geelong Heritage Centre.
Australian genealogy and family history societies with events listed in
the NFHM web calendar on 1 August 2018 will be automatically entered
into the prize draw for societies, with one entry for each Society or
Group that lists one or more events. The giveaway for individuals
commences on 1 August 2018 and entries close on 20 August 2018.
Individuals can enter the prize draw by sending an email to info@familyhistorymonth.org.au,
including your name, postcode and Email address. Individuals are not
eligible for prizes designated as for Societies only. The winning
entries will be announced at the closing function at Geelong, and
published on the NFHM website. The organisers will attempt to contact each winner using the Email address provided.
A couple of the events for National Family History Month are highlighted below.
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Genealogy Sunshine Coast Resource Centre, Nambour, Queensland
Red Herrings, Blind Alleys and Morbid Curiosity: The distractions of writing family stories.
Writing Workshop with Bronwyn Cozens
18th August, 9am - 3.30pm at the Genealogy Sunshine Coast Resource Centre
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Botany Bay Family History Society, NSW
National Family History Month Open Day
Experienced volunteers available to help you get started or continue
tracing your ancestors and growing your family tree. Access to worldwide
resources. Tea and coffee available.
10th August, 10am-2pm at 184 Gannons Bay Road, Caringbah South
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The Royal Historical Society of Victoria are running History Week 2018 from 7th to 14th October with event across Victoria.
 During History Week 2018 Victorians can…
- see how radical Melbourne really was in the 1970s;
- listen
to a lecture on Forgotten Australian (former wards of state, de facto
adoptees and those who were placed in institutions or foster care in
Victoria)
- check out an exhibition of the wreck of the Inverlochy 1802.
- Attend
the official Opening of the Bathing Box. The last remaining Anglesea
bathing box contains permanent displays which tell the stories of beach
fashions over time, the history of the bathing boxes, and local
aboriginal foreshore usage, as well as changing displays which tell
stories connected with surf life-saving, the motor yacht club and, of
course, the Split Point lighthouse.
Hosting a history related event during History Week 2018? Add your event to the 2018 History Week calendar.
http://historyweek.org.au
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Making History 2018, History Trust SA
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Registrations are now open for Making History 2018: Reimagining the Past
Join the History Trust in Adelaide for an exciting two and a half
days of participatory workshops and activities, when we will dive deep
into museums, history and audiences. Our theme for the event will be
South Australia’s history, and together we will explore innovative ways
to share and interpret these stories.
When: 1pm Friday 2 November - 4pm Sunday 4 November
Where: History Trust of South Australia, Torrens Parade Ground, Victoria Drive, Adelaide
Cost: Early bird waged: $100; Early bird unwaged/concession: $90
Early bird rate closes Tuesday 2 October 2018
Bursaries are available for regional participants.Please contact Amanda or Pauline on 8203 9888 or community@history.sa.gov.au for an application form.
Further information: https://history.sa.gov.au/events/making-history-2018-reimagining-the-past/
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The FAHS e-Bulletin, No. 180,
1st August 2018
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