HERITAGE TASMANIAN HERITAGE COUNCIL April 2012

Hero shot to be replaced Hamilton. Image: Stewart Wells. Discoveries in a park Recent archaeological works in Cascade Gardens, Almost immediately, the new scheme came under at South Hobart have resulted in some exciting severe public and official criticism. Before reaching discoveries about Hobart‟s early water supply. the reservoir, the water travelled through Degraves‟ Austral Tasmania was engaged by Southern Water flour mills, brewery and sawmill. The quality and to provide archaeological services as part of quantity of the water was often poor and the flow of upgrade works to a sewer line running through the water even stopped on numerous occasions. Some gardens. 2,000 citizens of Hobart petitioned the Governor and an official enquiry resulted in the water supply With the establishment of the Cascades Female system being taken over by the Government. Factory in 1827, surrounding land, including the gardens site, was reserved to prevent development In undertaking the archaeological works at this site, near the factory. A dam was constructed across the Austral Tasmania worked with Southern Water, and to supply water to the factory. The applied the principle of „as much as necessary, as dam was later augmented in 1836 to drive a water little as possible‟. Austral Tasmania monitored and wheel that powered a fulling mill, an industrial site recorded the excavations for the new sewer line, for the cleaning of cloth. and several historic features were uncovered during works. Problems with the supply of water to the people of Hobart had long plagued the colonial authorities. The rivulet‟sflow of clean water was one of the key reasons for choosing for the establishment of Hobart in 1804. It did not take long for the stream to become polluted so a series of schemes were developed to source fresh water from higher up the mountain. Perhaps the most controversial was that developed by Peter Degraves in 1844. Degraves constructed a reservoir off Macquarie Street, where the badminton courts are now located. This was fed by a buried sandstone aqueduct which started in what is now Cascade Gardens. Two Cascade bottles recovered from the channel. These included the remains of a sandstone wall, a

sandstone water-race and a brick-lined box drain.

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Each structure was carefully exposed and detailed Have your say on Australia’s Heritage Strategy records were made. Where possible, impacts to The Australian Government is seeking public input features were avoided or minimised by working in to help develop a new strategy for the identification, previously disturbed areas. management and celebration of Australia‟s heritage.

The new strategy will cover natural, Indigenous and historic heritage and set the direction for heritage policies and programs at all levels of government for the next 10 years.

Public consultation is a critical step in the

development of the strategy and comment is invited

from the community about how we can best

recognise, manage and celebrate our heritage.

The feedback received in response to the public consultation paper will help inform the development The water channel showing the slot where the sluice gate was once of the Australian Heritage Strategy. fitted. One of the more impressive discoveries was the For information on how to make a submission and sandstone water-race which was fed from to download the public consultation paper visit Degraves‟ mill. Finely constructed, the race was 80 http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/strategy/su centimetres deep and 90 centimetres wide. David bmissions.html Parham Director of Austral Tasmania said some of Media releases from the Department of the blocks were massive: the largest was 1.25 Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and metres long and 27 centimetres deep. “We were Communities and the Australian Heritage are able to identify this feature from the original available at contract specifications” he said. http://www.environment.gov.au/about/media/dept- “The specifications detailed that the tail race was to mr/index.html be fitted with a sluice gate and fender, and we Submissions will be accepted up until 15 June found a vertical cut in the wall where the gate could 2012. be lowered or raised to regulate the flow of water. We also found how the builders kept the race from Tasmanian Heritage Festival launched leaking. One of the outside edges of the wall was The Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage, packed with heavy clay. This is consistent with the Brian Wightman, launched 2012 Tasmanian contact requiring the channel to be „puddled‟, Heritage Festival this month. where clay was worked into a thick watertight paste The statewide month-long event gives all before being applied.” Tasmanians an opportunity to celebrate our historic Mr Parham said the works uncovered an important heritage. and somewhat controversial part of Hobart‟s “There are literally hundreds of activities being held history. “The supply of fresh water has been crucial right around Tasmania during May - including open to the history of Hobart. The Cascades scheme days, talks, tours and high teas,” Mr Wightman predates by some 17 years the later, and far more said. successful, Mountain Water Supply System. Cascades provided all of Hobart‟s reticulated “Tasmanians have the chance to have a look at drinking water until the 1860s, and remained in places not normally open to them, and to learn service until the 1890s.” something new about this wonderful island state. Submitted by James Puustinen, Senior Heritage Research Consultant, “This year‟s theme of „Innovation and Invention‟ will Austral Tasmania Pty Ltd provide locals and visitors with an excellent

opportunity to have a fresh look at our island

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culture and to realise how innovative we are, now Open Doors 2012 now taking bookings and have been in the past. The program for Open Doors 2012 has been “Among the many events on offer will be a display launched and is attracting plenty of interest with of Alexander Tennis Racket memorabilia sites that require bookings filling fast, with some celebrating the international status this racket had tours already full booked. among professional tennis players. There are ten historic heritage sites open to the “And the marvellous Waddamana Power Station community, free of charge, on the weekend of May Museum housed in the original 1919 power station 5th and 6th, 2012. will host a play „Live History‟ based on the oral A welcome participant in this year‟s program is histories collected by of local Nyrstar‟s Hobart zinc works. Open Doors 2012 was hydro workers.” launched by the Minister at this site. “With a theme of Innovation and Invention, Nyrstar‟s Hobart zinc works is a fitting inclusion in this year‟s Open Doors program,” Mr Wightman said. “The zinc works has been operating for more than 90 years, and is one of the world‟s biggest and most efficient zinc producers. “The tours offer a fascinating „then and now‟ look at zinc production on the site, and the sustainability measures taken to reduce its environmental Ray Foley, Chairperson of the National Trust (Tasmania), Brian footprint,” he said. Wightman, Minister for Environment, Parks and Heritage) and Chris Tassell, Managing Director of the National Trust (Tasmania), at the launch of the Tasmanian Heritage Festival at MONA. Image: Pete Smith “Runnymede in Hobart will host high teas and there are history tours of Sullivans Cove. The range of activities and localities is very broad,” he said. The Tasmanian Heritage Festival is an annual community event which has run for more than 20 years, and is co-ordinated by the National Trust (Tasmania). “The Tasmanian Heritage Festival is firmly established in the Tasmanian calendar, and operates largely on the generous support of an army of volunteers. I would like to thank each and Minister Wightman and Nyrstar Hobart zinc works General Manager, Jeremy Kouw launch Open Doors at the zinc works. Image: Robyn every one of them for their passion in sharing Shaw Tasmania‟s historic heritage with the broader The other nine sites involved in Open Doors 2012 community,” Mr Wightman said. are: Financial support is provided by the State and  Derwent Park House at Lutana. Parts of this Australian Governments, and the Festival is also property date back to an earlier 1820s grateful to acknowledge the sponsorship of Pure property. Tasmania, Cripps New Bake, AT & M Marketing,  Markree House and Garden Museum, Myer and MONA. Hobart which was built in 1926 in the Details of the full Festival program are available at: English Arts and Crafts movement style.  The Heritage Education and Skills Centre at http://www.nationaltrusttas.org.au/heritagefestival.h Oatlands, which is opening its doors to help tm explain its range of heritage skills courses. Heritage Bulletin: April 2012 3

 The magnificent Midlands property Shene. heritage themes, such as the famous cat and fiddle  The 1913 State Cinema in North Hobart, clock in Hobart. which is providing a behind-the-scenes tour.  The 1911 Tasmania Fire Museum, which will have its vintage fire trucks and memorabilia on display.  St David‟s Cathedral, Hobart which was built in 1868. Tours of the tower will allow visitors to view Hobart from the top, and see the bell ringers hard at work.  The Tasmanian Seed Conservation Centre, at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, Hobart which is helping protect Tasmanian flora from extinction.  The spectacular Waddamana Power Station Museum, in the Central Highlands which is Guests mingle at the launch of Signposts at the Clarence City Council Chambers (Textile buttons by Penny Malone are displayed on the far hosting the play Live History, based on the wall). Image: Robyn Shaw stories of Hydro Tasmania workers. The exhibition sought to foster an understanding

and appreciation of Tasmania‟s historic heritage “Open Doors gives Tasmanians an opportunity to places through art, thereby assisting in the have a close look at some of our unique heritage protection of the places and stories that are places, and help mark the Tasmanian Heritage important to Tasmania. Festival,” Mr Wightman said. All artworks were available for sale. The exhibition “While we need to protect and nurture our precious closed on 26 April 2012. heritage sites, they ultimately exist for the Tasmanian community to enjoy and celebrate.” Hobart inner city archaeology public talks This is the fifth year Open Doors has run. It has To help celebrate National Archaeology Week opened nearly 50 heritage „doors‟ for the (NAW) Heritage Tasmania and the Tasmanian Tasmanian community and visitors to experience Heritage Council have organised two talks on one during its operation. fabulous night at a Hobart pub. The talks will reveal some of the secrets uncovered during two separate The full program, including times and booking inner city archaeological excavations in Hobart. information, can be viewed at www.heritage.tas.gov.au. The first talk by Brian Rieusset from the Penitentiary Chapel and Dr David Roe from the

Port Arthur Historic Site is called Thrust into the Signposts mark Australian Heritage Week cells beneath: archaeological research at the „Signposts: a portrait of Tasmania‟s Historic Penitentiary Chapel, Hobart. David and Brian will Heritage‟ was successfully launched at the look at how the archaeological research at the Clarence City Council Chambers last month in Penitentiary Chapel has provided new evidence for support of Australian Heritage Week. the evolution of this complex site and rare examples of the material culture of the convicts The exhibition was jointly organised by Clarence once housed there. The talk will provide an City Council, Heritage Tasmania and the overview of results to date and an outline of current Tasmanian Heritage Council, and has been on research directions. display for a month. Archaeologist Parry Kostoglou will deliver the Photographs of heritage places by Renee second talk about the Myer site in Hobart called Hodskiss, Stewart Wells and Travis Tiddy were Many layers, one small site. Parry will talk about featured in the exhibition. the results of the excavations undertaken to date The exhibition also featured the buttons of textile (the excavation is not complete), and the artist Penny Malone, whose work draws on

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unexpected and condensed layers of colonial National statistics recently showed the speed of history, and richness of the artefacts found so far. Tasmanian planning approvals is much faster than These two terrific talks will be held at the upstairs most Australian states. function room (external stairs) at The Duke, The Lord Mayor of Hobart and Chairman of the 192 Macquarie St, Hobart commencing 7.30pm on Southern Tasmanian Councils Authority, Alderman Thursday 24 May 2012. The bar will be open Damon Thomas, said he‟s pleased the COAG (drinks purchased at own cost) with nibbles report recognises the hard work both State and provided. RSVPs are essential. Phone Heritage Local Governments are putting into reforming the Tasmania on 1300 850 332 to secure your spot. local planning system. Strong planning progress highlighted "It‟s very clear that the work we‟ve been doing in The Planning Minister, Bryan Green, has welcomed the Southern Region, with the support of the State the findings of a COAG Reform Council report on Government, is making a significant contribution to planning. improving our planning system,” Alderman Thomas said. The review rates all Australian capitals against nine agreed criterion, aimed at promoting effective and “While the report acknowledges the work we‟ve efficient planning. done with the Southern Regional Land Use Strategy, that‟s only one part of a range of reforms. It shows Hobart‟s planning system is making significant progress, and recognises the further “We‟re currently writing new, more consistent improvements set to flow from the Tasmanian planning schemes, and looking at others ways to Government‟s planning reforms. improve the planning and development process, with the State Government and the Tasmanian “This report shows Hobart on the way to having the Planning Commission. planning system it needs to thrive and attract strong investment,” Mr Green said. "The other pleasing aspect of the report is the acknowledgement of the excellent working “It calls for Governments to do more – and we‟re relationship between State and Local Government. already leading the charge by making Tasmania a more attractive place to live and invest. "It also highlighted the need to address the issue of demographic change. The Southern Councils look “The Tasmanian Government‟s unprecedented forward to working with the State Government to planning reforms are providing more certainty and develop policies and plans for this key consistency to investors and developers. strategic issue,” he said. “The COAG Reform Council recognises strong The full COAG Reform Council report is available work like our $6-million planning reforms, as well as at: www.coagreformcouncil.gov.au our draft Capital City Plan. Roving curators celebrate Australian Heritage “Submissions during recent consultation have Week welcomed the draft plan, and we now looking forward to finalising it. The Roving Curators put together an exciting program of events, activities and exhibitions around “The plan represents yet another important the state to help celebrate Tasmania‟s heritage milestone in planning reform, and complements during Australian Heritage Week. achievements like the Southern Regional Land Use Strategy,” he said. Director of Arts Tasmania Katherine Hough said Australian Heritage Week recognises the efforts of New planning schemes for all Tasmanian councils individuals and communities all around the country are expected to be in place by the end of the year. in protecting and conserving our important heritage The schemes will build on other key reforms, places. including a single state-wide planning scheme template, a new state-wide residential planning “The Arts Tasmania Roving Curators work with code, and regional land use strategies. small museums and collections around the state to assist them in the development and care of their collections.

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“Our heritage contributes to our sense of place and GRANTS to our community and personal wellbeing, it informs Small Museums and Collections Program us about where we have come from and who we funding round are, and is fundamental to our identity. Arts Tasmania “Recently released statistics from the Australian Closes 9 July 2012 Bureau of Statistics has revealed that Tasmanians The Small Museums and Collections Program attend galleries and museums more than any other provides grants and loans to assist the curatorial Australians, so we are sure Tasmanians will enjoy and collection management practices of smaller visiting some of the local museums in the program.” public and community collections and museums. For further information visit: Several events were organised including at the http://www.arts.tas.gov.au/funding/grants/small_museums_and_collect following venues: ions_program Please contact the Roving Curators through the  Rossarden & Storys Creek Museum Arts Tasmania Office for more information or  Maritime Museum of Tasmania assistance on (03) 6237 6323 or 1800 247 308.  Tasmanian Transport Museum and Tasmanian EVENTS Fire Museum  Tasmanian Wool Centre MayDay – Saving our Heritage Clarendon House – Coach House Gallery  Blue Shield Australia (with support from the Department of (National Trust of Australia, Tasmania) Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport)  East Coast Heritage Museum Training Room, Centre for Heritage, 73 High St, Oatlands  Heritage Education and Skills Centre Ltd 8 May 2012 Full day workshop

The aim of this free interactive workshop by Robyn Riddett, the Chair of Blue Shield Australia, is to:  Provide a formal framework and mechanisms for sharing disaster management expertise and resources between regional cultural organisations.  Enhance community-based disaster preparedness and response through the development and promotion of local disaster networks.  Build resilience in regional cultural heritage preservation. Light refreshments provided. For more information and to register contact Donna McDowell on An engaged group listen to Mandy Hunniford’s floor talk about her [email protected] or 0488 034 125. exhibition, Midlands – A Historical Narrative at the Coach House Gallery at Clarendon as part of the exciting program of events put Tasmanian Heritage Festival together by Arts Tasmania’s Roving Curators for Australian Heritage Week. Image courtesy Arts Tasmania. National Trust (Tasmania) Multiple events, statewide May 2012 The program is diverse and the theme has brought out some fantastic events from walks, tours and open homes, through to fairs, displays, talks and much more. This year‟s program is sure to provide something of interest for everyone. For further information visit the Trust‟s website at http://www.nationaltrusttas.org.au/heritagefestival.h tm

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Open Doors ‘Hobart inner city archaeology’ public talks- Heritage Tasmania Celebrating National Archaeology Week Multiple venues Heritage Tasmania and the Tasmanian Heritage Council 5-6 May 2012 The Duke, 192 Macquarie St, Hobart (upstairs function room) 7.30pm Thursday 24 May 2012 (bookings essential) The 10 sites in this year‟s program, are: Two fabulous talks are on offer to help celebrate National Archaeology Week. The first is by Brian  Derwent Park House, Rieusset and Dr David Roe called Thrust into the Lutana cells beneath: archaeological research at the  The Heritage Education Penitentiary Chapel, Hobart. and Skills Centre, Oatlands The second is by archaeologist Parry Kostoglou  Markree House Museum and Garden, Hobart and is called Many layers, one small site about  Nyrstar Hobart zinc works, Lutana (limited spaces) what he has discovered at the Myer site in Hobart.  Shene, Pontville (fully booked) Please note the talks are in the upstairs function  St David‟s Cathedral, Hobart room at The Duke which is accessed by an  State Cinema, North Hobart (fully booked) external staircase on Macquarie Street.  Tasmania Fire Museum, Hobart The bar will be open (drinks available at own cost)  The Tasmanian Seed Conservation Centre at the Royal Tasmanian Botanic Gardens, Hobart with nibbles provided. RSVPs are essential. Phone  Waddamana Power Station Museum, Heritage Tasmania on 1300 850 332 to secure your Waddamana (includes a play) spot. Oral History Workshop Have a look at the program at Oral History Association of Australia (Tas) www.heritage.tas.gov.au Many sites require Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Invermay, Launceston booking, so get in early to secure your spot. 10am to 4.45pm, 26 May 2012 Presented by Jill Cassidy, this workshop will cover Longford Academy (LA3) interview technique, ethics and equipment. APT Australasia Chapter The cost is $45 ($20 students) and includes lunch. Advanced conservation techniques Registration is essential. To register contact Jill on Woolmers and Brickendon Estates, Longford 14-18 May 2012 [email protected] or 0418 178 098. Longford Academy 3 (LA3) is a short course in the New futures for heritage buildings conservation of traditional structures and heritage Australian Institute of Architects collections to be held at Woolmers and Brickendon Tas Chapter, 1/19a Hunter Street, Hobart 3pm to 5pm,Tuesday 29 May 2012 Estates. Single day registrations are available for themed sessions on Tuesday 15 May (structures), Presented by Elizabeth Vines OAM, Heritage Wednesday 16 may (building fabric) and Thursday Architect, McDougall & Vines 17 May (interiors and collections). This seminar will cover the important role of The total tuition fee is $1,200 ($900 for full-time architects in considered interventions. It outlines students and APT members) and covers all the importance of understanding heritage activities, refreshments and lunches. Limited management principles by architects, and will accommodation is available at Woolmers and provide international and Australian case studies of Brickendon, and is an additional cost. successful adaptive reuse projects. For further information, including how to book, visit The seminar concludes with a forum to review http://aptaustralasia.wordpress.com/ or email specific local issues. [email protected] To register visit: http://www.architecture.com.au/i- cms?page=1.13262.11410.7173 If you would like to contribute information, advertise an upcoming event, subscribe to receive this bulletin via email or cancel your subscription, please contact Robyn Shaw (Communications Co- ordinator) on 6233 2067 or [email protected] Heritage Bulletin: April 2012 7