ANNUAL REPORT

POWERHOUSE MUSEUM POWERHOUSE DISCOVERY CENTRE: 07-08 COLLECTION STORES AT CASTLE HILL 500 Harris Street Ultimo NSW 2007 MUSEUM OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES Postal address: PO Box K346 Haymarket NSW 1238 Street address: 172 Showground Road Castle Hill NSW 2154 INCORPORATING POWERHOUSE MUSEUM, Administration hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday Postal address: PO Box 8025 Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 Phone (02) 9217 0111 Fax: (02) 9217 0333 Administration hours: 9.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday SYDNEY OBSERVATORY, Open 10.00am to 5.00pm every day except Christmas Day Phone: (02) 9762 1300 Fax: (02) 9762 1304 POWERHOUSE DISCOVERY CENTRE School holidays open 9.30am to 5.00pm Email [email protected] Powerhouse Infoline (for information about what’s on) Public Open Days AND NSW MIGRATION HERITAGE CENTRE phone (02) 9217 0444 10.00am to 4.00pm (the second Saturday of each month, Education services bookings and enquiries: except January) phone (02) 9217 0222; fax (02) 9217 0622; TTY (02) 9217 0136; email [email protected] School Holidays 10.00am to 4.00pm Tuesday to Friday Admission charges Available to all general visitors. Bookings not required. Adults $10.00 Child (4 to 15) $5.00 Admission charges Concessions (Australian Pensioners and Seniors cardholders, Adult $8 students, Social Security and Veterans Affairs cardholders) $6.00 Child 4-15 $5 Family groups (2 adults/2 children or 1 adult/3 children) $25.00 Concessions (Australian Pensioners and Senior’s cardholders, Schools (per student) $5.00 students, Social Security and Veterans Affairs cardholders) $5 Powerhouse Members, children under 4 free Family (2 adults/2 children) $25 Members of ICOM, Members of Museums Australia Inc free Powerhouse Members and children under 4 free Group concessions - discounts apply for groups of 10 or more Booked Group Visits Additional admission charges apply to some temporary exhibitions 10.00am - 4.00pm Tuesday to Friday www.powerhousemuseum.com A range of options are available. Details available on the website. Please contact the Discovery Centre for bookings and information. SYDNEY OBSERVATORY www.castlehill.powerhousemuseum.com Watson Rd Admission charges are as at 1 July 2008 Observatory Hill, The Rocks Phone: (02) 9921 3485 NSW MIGRATION HERITAGE CENTRE Open daily 10:00am to 5:00pm Closed Christmas day/evening and Easter Friday day/evening Mail Address Open nightly, session times vary according to PO Box K346 daylight saving/sunset Haymarket NSW 1238 Summer (Dec/Jan): 1 session at 8:30pm AUSTRALIA Spring/Autumn: 1 session at 8:15pm Street Address Winter: 2 sessions at 6:15 & 8:15pm (by appointment only) Bookings required 500 Harris Street Admission Charges - Day Ultimo NSW 2007 Free admission to the gardens and exhibition AUSTRALIA 3D Space theatre and telescope viewing Tel (02) 9217 0412 Adults $7 Fax (02) 9217 0628 Concession/child $5 www.migrationheritage.nsw.gov.au Family (2 adults/2 children or 1 adult/3 children) $20 Admission Charges - Night POWERHOUSE MUSEUM MEMBERS Includes 3D Space Theatre, telescope viewing and a guided tour. Phone: (02) 9217 0600 or [email protected] Adults $15 Members Lounge open 10.00am to 4.45pm every day Child $10 (except Christmas Day) Concession (Seniors, Australian students) $12 Family (2 adults/2 children or 1 adult/3 children) $45 VOLUNTEERS Discounts are offered to Powerhouse Members for all activities. If you are interested in Volunteer work or have any enquiries, Other discounts may apply. please contact the Volunteer Program on telephone (02) 9217 www.sydneyobservatory.com.au 0676 for details. 1 2 The Hon Nathan Rees MP Premier of New South Wales CONTENTS and Minister for the Arts Parliament House Sydney NSW 2000

President’s Foreword 2 POSITIONING Director’s Report 4 Powerhouse Discovery Centre: collection stores at Castle Hill 33 Dear Minister Who We Are 6 Regional Outreach 33 On behalf of the Board of Trustees and in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values 6 Case Study – Collection Care Open Day 34 Annual Reports (Statutory Bodies) Act 1984 and the Public Corporate Governance 6 Case Study – Hawkesbury Regional Museum Collections Finance and Audit Act 1983, we submit for presentation to Achievements 2007-08 7 Project 35 Parliament the annual report of the Museum of Applied Arts Our Audiences 2007-08 8 Exhibitions Off Site 36 and Sciences for the year ending 30 June 2008. Our Audiences – A Review 9 Case Study – Greening the Silver City: seeds of bush Audience Trends – Five Year 10 regeneration 36 Yours sincerely Museum Outreach 12 Collection Loans 37 State Plan Report 14 NSW Migration Heritage Centre 37 Future Directions 17 Case Study - Belongings: Post-WW2 Migration Memories Goals 2008-09 17 & Journeys 38 Audience Diversity 38 PRESCENCE Case Study – Timor-Leste Interns 39 Sydney Observatory 150th anniversary 19 Action Plan for Women 39 Sydney Observatory Refresh 19 Indigenous Culture 40 Dr Nicholas G Pappas Dr Dawn Casey PSM FAHA Case Study – Sydney Observatory Flagstaff 20 Museum Members 40 Visitor Facilities Refresh 20 President Director Disability Plan 41 New entrance experience 20 Powerhouse Foundation 41 New look café 20 Sponsors and Partners 41 New signage and wayfinding 21 Museum Honours 42 New Volunteer Centre 21 Marketing and Promotion 43 Awards to the Museum 43 PROGRAMS Museum Awards 43 Permanent Galleries Refresh 23 Exhibitions On Site 23 PEOPLE Powerhouse Programs 24 Staff Communication 45 Case Study – Talks After Noon 26 Workplace Charter 45 Education Audiences at the Powerhouse 26 Staff Development 45 Sydney Observatory Programs 27 Case Study – Vision Australia Training 46 Powerhouse Discovery Centre Programs 28 Staff Development Award 46 Case Study – Life in the Past Education Program 28 Volunteers 46 Publications 28 Case Study – Honouring our Volunteers 47 Research 29 Human Resources 47 Museum Library and Archives 29 Equal Employment Opportunity 48 Occupational Health and Safety 48 Organisation Structure 50 Organisation Chart 51

REFRESH PROCESSES Collection Acquisition 53 POWERHOUSE MUSEUM STRATEGY 2005-2008 Case Study – Online Collection Access 54 Collection Management 55 THE POWERHOUSE IS SYDNEY’S GREAT MUSEUM OF Case Study – Preservation Project for Observatory Telescope 55 Museum Online 56 DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY Collections Australia Network 56 Case Study – Web Presence 57 WE CELEBRATE PEOPLE’S EXPERIENCES, CREATIVITY Evaluation and Audience Research 57 ISSN 0312-6013 AND INNOVATION ACROSS TIME AND SPACE © Trustees of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences 2008 Budget Development Process 58 Compiled by Mark Daly Policy Review and Development 58 Design and production by Colin Rowan WE WILL REFRESH OUR PRESENCE, PROGRAMS, Risk Management and Insurance 58 Print run: 200 External costs: $4,840 POSITIONING, PEOPLE AND PROCESSES Sustainability and Waste Management 58

Available at www.powerhousemuseum.com/about/index FINANCIAL REPORT 60 Photography by MAAS photography staff: Sotha Bourn, Geoff Friend, Marinco Kojdanovski, and Jean-Francois Lanzarone APPENDICES 77 (unless otherwise credited).

Cover image – The refurbished Space gallery at the Powerhouse Museum INDEX Inside Back Cover

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ow well over a century and a quarter old, the The refreshing outcomes of these Future Directions forums In another landmark event, the Sydney Observatory marked its Powerhouse Museum, like any institution with a will guide the deliberations of the Board of Trustees over the 150th anniversary amidst deserved fanfare. This jewel in the long history, must simultaneously embrace what next twelve months, and will assist in the evolution of a more crown of Observatory Hill has been painstakingly restored to is best from its past whilst re-imagining itself for coherent sense of purpose for the Museum. ensure its heritage stands to inspire many more generations the present and the future. with the wonders of the southern sky. It is surely one of The past year has been without doubt one of transition. I N Sydney’s marvels. Coming to terms with this Janus-faced vision is the challenge especially acknowledge the contribution of Jennifer Sanders, and the opportunity that the Board of Trustees and the Deputy Director, Collections and Outreach, who capably filled At the other end of the temporal spectrum, the Powerhouse Powerhouse’s new Director, Dr Dawn Casey, have been the Director’s role pending a permanent appointment. This Discovery Centre celebrated its very first anniversary and, in addressing since her appointment in March 2008. period saw the Museum respond to reductions to its recurrent so doing, demonstrated the early success of this innovative funding, and Ms Sanders carefully managed a reduction of collection store and the previously overlooked enthusiasm The Trustees welcome Dr Casey to the position of Director. She thirty staff positions and a subsequent realignment of some for public programs among the communities of western and brings the experience of building or renewing two significant structures and programs. north western Sydney. Australian museums, and the energy, passion and vision to set new directions for the Powerhouse. We have every confidence Some significant milestones have also been recorded. In such a busy year, full of change and renewal, I must that she will serve the Powerhouse with distinction. Coinciding with the twentieth anniversary of the Museum at express my sincere appreciation to my fellow Trustees, to the the Powerhouse site, we honoured a group of volunteers who Chair and members of the Powerhouse Foundation, and to The twentieth anniversary of the Museum’s presence at the have selflessly contributed twenty years or more of service. the Executive, staff and volunteers, all of whom continue to current site was recognised during the year. Taking account of bring their knowledge, passion and astute judgement to the the dramatic changes in communications, technology, leisure In a moving ceremony, their affection for the Museum stewardship of this fine institution. and communities over this time, Dr Casey gathered together and their engagement with the collection, exhibitions and representatives from industry, government, culture and the programs were recognised as part of the opening of a new community to explore with Trustees, staff and management Volunteers Centre within the historic Ultimo Post Office Dr Nicholas G Pappas their perceptions of the Museum, its alignment with the ideas building on Harris Street. President, Board of Trustees and issues that are engaging or challenging society and how these might shape our future identity.

Board of Trustees at 30 June 2008 Top left - Dr Nicholas Pappas (President) Right from top – Dr Anne Summers AO (Deputy President) Prof Shirley Alexander (photo by Joanne Saad) Mark Bouris Trisha Dixon Mark Nicholaeff Margaret Seale Anthony Sukari Judith Wheeldon AM

Bottom of page L-R NAIDOC week program, Powerhouse Discovery Centre Powerhouse Museum Forecourt, Sydney Design 07 (photo by Paula Bray) Preparing for Diana: A Celebration Flagstaff at Sydney Observatory

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have joined the Museum at an interesting moment in I’ve been impressed with the diversity of the programs offered That challenge will form part of our discussions as we develop its history. The Powerhouse has now been on its site for at the Museum’s three sites – the Powerhouse Museum at the 2009-2012 Strategic Plan. twenty years and, like any longstanding institution, there Ultimo, the Sydney Observatory in the historic Rocks district Importantly the Plan will provide the framework to implement is benefit from time to time in taking stock - reflecting on and the Powerhouse Discovery Centre at Castle Hill, in the outcomes of the Future Directions forums, which the achievements and looking to the future. Sydney’s fast growing north-western district. I President has referred to in his Foreword. Taking account of This reflection and anticipation has been a focus of my The major events of the past year are part of the evolution of the period of transition in leadership, the Board of Trustees first months as Director. I have met with all staff in small an institution that has existed for more than a century and a decided to extend the life of the Strategic Plan 2005-08 by one groups and gained an understanding of people’s passion quarter. I am particularly conscious of how much has changed year. The objectives of this Plan provide the framework for this for the collection, and our exhibitions and programs. Staff since the Museum’s relocation in 1988. As governments in Annual Report. have spoken of opportunities for us to work towards a both developed and developing countries identify the ‘creative A number of reforms to management practice and operations more coherent identity, a theme which also emerged in industries’ and innovation as central to economic growth, there have been introduced. Zero based budgeting was introduced consultations with the wider community. are exciting opportunities for the Powerhouse to, on the one for the financial year 2008-09. This will provide more hand, engage interest amongst students in the technologies Another focus of my first months has been the development accurate information about the true cost of activities, and that sustain innovation and the creative industries and, of relations with key partners. Ensuring there is a clear a more meaningful basis on which to determine priorities on the other hand, showcase to the wider community the understanding across government of our contribution to the and the allocation of resources. The introduction of this achievements of Australian designers and makers. State will be critical to sustaining the support to maintain our budget management approach is being complemented by programs and to revitalise the visitor experience. In such a rapidly changing world, the importance of exposing the development of more rigorous and transparent project all Australians, and in particular young people, to the management practices. A key challenge was to ensure the Museum achieved a processes and ethos of science and technology cannot be satisfactory outcome at the end of the financial year, in a climate The warmth of the welcome from the Board of Trustees, staff underestimated. of a reduced recurrent grant allocation and the loss of thirty staff and managers has confirmed my earlier impression that people under a voluntary redundancy program. I am pleased that we A century ago our forefathers spoke of the new technology care deeply about this Museum. I look forward to building on report a balanced operational outcome for 2007-08, and that the museums nurturing ‘a skilled hand and a cultivated mind’. Our this passion for the Powerhouse over the next twelve months. impact of staff reductions is being addressed following a review of challenge is to give that statement of purpose an exciting and Dr Dawn Casey PSM FAHA structures and programs. Meeting with staff has provided a basis meaningful reinterpretation. Director to build morale and a shared sense of purpose. Museum Executive at 30 June 2008 Top left – Dr Dawn Casey PSM FAHA Right from top – Jennifer Sanders Mark Goggin Kevin Sumption Keith Edwards Peter Morton

Bottom of page L-R Plasma Ball, Experimentations, Powerhouse Museum Display Store, Powerhouse Discovery Centre New signage in Powerhouse Museum Sydney Observatory (photo by Andrew Frolows)

4 5 5 Corporate Governance The Museum developed and toured the exhibition Greening the Silver City: seeds of bush regeneration in collaboration with WHO WE ARE The Museum is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed ACHIEVEMENTS the Broken Hill City Council and community. under the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Act 1945. Under the provisions of the Act, the nine Trustees 2007-08 In Regional NSW 74,688 visitors went to three travelling of the Museum are appointed by the Governor, on the exhibitions at eight locations and 103 programs reached 6,035 recommendation of the Minister, for a term of up to three participants. years, and may serve for a maximum of three full terms, Our offsite program of lectures, conference papers, excepting if their first term was not a full term, they may, Charter The Museum provided access to over 14.8 million users on community group visits and regional outreach saw 271 under the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2003, site, off site and online in 2007-08. programs reaching an audience of over 17,000. The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS) was be appointed for a fourth term. The Trustees represent the established under the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences community and oversee the management and policy direction Visitors to the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney Observatory and 284 volunteers supported the Museum in 2007-08, Act 1945 (MAAS Act). Aspects of the Museum’s management of the Museum. The Trust met seven times in 2007-08 to the Powerhouse Discovery Centre numbered over 675,000. contributing 34,276 hours of work, a 25% increase on 2006-07. and governance are also covered under the Museum of consider and give formal approval to major procedural and Off site exhibitions and programs attracted over 475,000 visitors. The Museum responded to 49,301 enquiries. Applied Arts and Sciences Regulation 2007. The Museum has policy matters on advice from management. perpetual succession, has a common seal, may purchase, Online users rose by 80% on the previous year, to over Arts NSW, the Powerhouse Museum and the British Council The Board of Trustees at 30 June 2008 was – hold, grant, demise, dispose of or otherwise deal with real and 13.7 million. instituted the Design NSW: Travelling Scholarship, valued personal property and may sue and be sued in its corporate Dr Nicholas Pappas (President) The Museum presented 24 new exhibitions and displays across at $18,000, to support the professional development of name ‘The Trustees of the Museum of Applied Arts and Dr Anne Summers AO (Deputy President) its three sites and undertook a major upgrade of the Space an emerging local designer. The inaugural winner will be Sciences’. The Museum was established in 1880 following the Prof Shirley Alexander gallery at the Powerhouse, which included the installation of announced during Sydney Design 08. Sydney International Exhibition which was its genesis. Mr Mark Bouris Ms Trisha Dixon the Zero Gravity Space Lab immersive experience. The Diana: A Celebration international touring exhibition At 30 June 2008 the MAAS was responsible for the Mr Mark Nicholaeff The Powerhouse celebrated the 20th anniversary of opening on attracted over 140,000 visitors to the Powerhouse. Powerhouse Museum, Sydney Observatory, the Powerhouse Ms Margaret Seale the Ultimo site on 10 March. This was marked by the opening th Discovery Centre: Collection Stores at Castle Hill and the NSW Sydney Design 07, in its 11 year, proved to be the largest and Mr Anthony Sukari of the new Volunteer’s Centre in the restored former Ultimo Migration Heritage Centre. The Museum employed 292.7 EFT most successful yet, attracting 69,173 visitors to Museum Ms Judith Wheeldon AM Post Office heritage building on the site. staff at 30 June 2008 and was supported by 284 volunteers (For details of Trustees see Appendix 1) produced activities as well as significant additional visitation throughout 2008. Sydney Observatory celebrated its 150th anniversary on 5 at events at partner venues across the city. The program Senior management structure June 2008. To mark the anniversary a decade long stonework presented 50 events and exhibitions across 20 venues, creating The MAAS Act requires the Museum to acquire and manage program was completed by the Department of Commerce, new partnerships with external organisations. collections that have significance to the Australian community The Director is responsible to the Trustees of the Museum and extensive work was undertaken on the grounds, the Fort and the people of NSW in particular, related to: the Minister for the Arts, through the Department of the Arts, The Powerhouse Museum Locomotive Operations and Phillip signal station building was opened to the public for the - Science and technology; Sport and Recreation, for the overall management and control Reconstruction Team was awarded the Lifetime Achievement first time after restoration and a replica of one of the original - Decorative arts and design; and of the Museum and its activities. award by the Rail Corporation of New South Wales, Office of 30 metre signal flagstaffs was installed. Rail Heritage Rail Heritage Volunteer Awards 2007. - Australian history and society. Review mechanisms Our presence in North Western Sydney was strengthened by The NSW Migration Heritage Centre website, Our Memories, Mission The Museum engages in several levels of performance the first full year of operations of the Powerhouse Discovery Belongings and Places Online, won the website, category A review practice including a performance agreement between The Powerhouse Museum develops collections and presents Centre: Collection Stores at Castle Hill. Its range of public award at the Museums Australia Multimedia and Publication the President, the Director and the Director-General of exhibitions and programs that explore science, design and open days, education and public programs and booked tours Design Awards 2007 and was highly commended in the Energy the Department of the Arts, Sport and Recreation, and history for the people of New South Wales and beyond. of the collection in storage attracted over 13,000 visitors. The Australia National Trust Heritage Awards 2007. subsequently between the Director and the Deputy and Centre has also attracted over 50 volunteers, the majority of Vision Associate Directors. whom are local residents. For 2007-08, the total income from events, catering and cafes was 31% over budget, and an increase of 41% relative to the The Powerhouse will further its reputation as a museum Internal review mechanisms include weekly meetings of The Online Public Access Catalogue is a unique site developed revenue generated in 2006-07. This represents the best ever that celebrates human creativity and innovation in ways that Museum Executive (Director with Deputy and Associate in-house which provides images and information on over result in annual revenue returns from commercial events engage, inform and inspire diverse audiences. Directors and Executive Officer), meetings of the Finance 67,000 object records from the Museum’s collection. and cafés. Values Committee, meetings of the Audit Committee and senior management reports to the Board of Trustees. Departmental The online collection has led to a dramatic increase in usage The Museum believes in engaging its diverse audiences, business plans support the Museum’s Strategic Plan. of the Powerhouse Museum website with a 500% increase in promoting scholarship and presenting its collections and online traffic over the last two years. programs in ways that captivate the intellect and challenge The Museum’s direction in 2007-08 was driven by the priorities The Powerhouse was awarded Gold, the top award in the Online the human spirit to excel. We place high value on nurturing of the Strategic Plan 2005-2008- Presence category, at the American Association of Museums’ the abilities of staff and volunteers, and fostering community We will refresh our presence, programs, positioning, people and prestigious 2008 Muse Awards for its innovative and user- partnerships. processes, and by The State Plan: A New Direction for NSW. friendly online collection database. The Awards recognise Aims and objectives outstanding achievement in international museum media. In fulfilling its mission, the Museum aims to strike a The Museum’s online collection database was included in the balance between presenting major popular exhibitions and Future Exploration Network’s Top 100 Web 2.0 applications others of more specialist appeal. The Museum also aims (published in BRW magazine) for the interface to the Museum to balance access to the collection, through exhibitions and collection combining user tagging (folksonomies) with formal programs, and online, with preserving the collection for taxonomies to provide recommendations. future generations, through collection management and Our Regional Services continue to make a strong impression documentation projects. The Museum applies the highest across the State with 69 regional NSW and Western Sydney standards of research and scholarship in the development of organisations benefiting from exhibitions, training, site visits its exhibitions and programs, and seeks to engage and inform or workshops. There were ten regional internships undertaken the visitor, whatever the scale or subject. throughout the year. Four travelling exhibitions went to eight regional NSW, one Western Sydney and four interstate destinations.

6 7 Whilst the Museum experienced growth in visitation during OUR AUDIENCES OUR AUDIENCES 2007-08, its ranking amongst museums in Australia and New Zealand has declined. In the early 1990s the Powerhouse 2007-08 A REVIEW Museum was the most popular museum in Australia. Based on 2006-07 visitor figures, compared to ten other state and national museums, the Powerhouse now ranks eighth in annual visitation. POWERHOUSE MUSEUM VISITORS 90,000 POWERHOUSE MUSEUM VISITOR ORIGIN Rank by visitor numbers 2006-07 For the financial year, overall Powerhouse visitation 70,000 1. Te Papa Tongarewa National Museum of NZ (527,379) was up 13.2% on the target for the year Sydney 46% 2. South Australian Museum (466,000). This result exceeded Powerhouse visitation 50,000 3. Melbourne Museum 4. Queensland Museum (CBD site) in 2006-07 (446,738) by 18%, and was the best annual 30,000 International 19% 5. Auckland Museum and War memorial visitation since 2004-05 (562,616): the year the Museum 6. National Museum of Australia 7. National Maritime Museum staged the Lord of the Rings exhibition. 10,000 8. Powerhouse Museum Interstate 21% 9. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery 10. Australian Museum JUL OCT SEP JAN FEB DEC JUN APR NOV AUG MAY MAR This change in ranking can be attributed to a number of Other NSW 14% factors. These include – Introduction of admission charges - 30,000 SYDNEY OBSERVATORY VISITORS SYDNEY OBSERVATORY VISITOR ORIGIN The Powerhouse introduced admission fees in September For the financial year, overall Observatory visitation 1991 which more than halved its visitor numbers almost 25,000 (134,630) was down 7.4% on the target for the year Sydney 66% immediately. Of the Museums ranked above the Powerhouse, five have free general entry and two have charges significantly 20,000 (145,000). This result was well below Observatory below those of the Powerhouse. visitation in 2006-07 (163,003) in part due to last year’s 15,000 International 20% Increased competition for the leisure dollar – Harbour Bridge anniversary celebrations (14,500), and an Cultural institutions stand in a leisure and tourist market unusually wet January (down 6,285). 10,000 Interstate 6% that has significant and increasing competition. Over the past decade, the global bar for ‘cutting edge technology’ has risen 5,000 exponentially, and been incorporated into many leisure venues. Other NSW 8% JUL OCT SEP JAN FEB DEC JUN APR NOV AUG MAY MAR Renewal or redevelopment of other institutions - Of the Museums ranked above the Powerhouse, three have been built and three have completed significant capital POWERHOUSE DISCOVERY CENTRE VISITORS 10,000 refurbishment programs including new entry experiences in POWERHOUSE DISCOVERY CENTRE VISITOR ORIGIN the last decade. For the financial year, PDC visitation (13,704) was down 8,000 Age and relevance of our permanent galleries - 42.9% on budget (24,000). Monthly visitation has been Sydney 87% averaging 1,142, rather than the budgeted 2,000 visitors. 6,000 The majority of permanent galleries have remained unchanged for more than 10 years. A partial program As a new facility (opened March 2007) it is gradually 4,000 Interstate 2% of permanent gallery renewal has not been sufficient to building recognition. Schools and group visitations have address changes in expectations, align with developments consistently increased, with school holiday programs 2,000 in curriculum and reinvigorate the Museum’s ‘brand’. This is particularly the case in relation to the science, technology and adding quarterly peaks to attendances. Other NSW 11% 0 innovation galleries. While the Museum has successfully staged some of Australia’s JUL OCT SEP JAN FEB DEC JUN APR NOV AUG MAY MAR highest grossing exhibitions of the past decade, the Museum’s ‘core’ audience, attending to visit the permanent exhibitions, has been declining. The Museum’s ‘brand’ is increasingly influenced by the most recent major temporary exhibition and 10,000 MUSEUM VISITORS ALL SITES this, in turn, has created some complexity and confusion about For the financial year, overall Museum visitation (675,712) the Museum’s role and purpose. 8,000 was up 6.35% on the budget for the year (635,000). This These and other observations about the Museum formed result exceeded Museum visitation in 2006-07 (621,666) by 6,000 part of the discussion at three Future Directions forums held 8.6%. in May 2008. The outcomes of the forums will provide the 4,000 foundations of the Museum’s Strategic Plan 2009-2012 and 2007-08 influence all aspects of our structure and operations. 2,000 (See Future Directions page 17) BUDGET . 2006-07 JUL OCT SEP JAN FEB DEC JUN APR NOV AUG MAY MAR

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2003-04 350,948 500,000 AUDIENCE TRENDS 2004-05 562,607 400,000 FIVE YEAR 2005-06 402,875 300,000 2006-07 446,738 200,000 2007-08 527,379

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VISITORS TO OUR OFF SITE 800,000 EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS SYDNEY OBSERVATORY VISITORS 180,000 700,000 2003-04 449,185 2003-04 149,538 160,000 600,000 2004-05 719,703 2004-05 139,705 140,000 500,000 2005-06 503,561 2005-06 132,324 120,000 2006-07 421,333 400,000 2006-07 163,003 100,000 2007-08 475,357 2007-08 134,629 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08

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Visits by home care groups, disability groups to MAAS Access for visitors with a disability provided at all sites. The Plan includes 34 priorities and 60 targets designed to The Museum contributes to the NSW Government’s State Plan Special tours available by arrangement. deliver better services and improve accountability across the in the areas of the following priorities/ through the following SoundHouse special access kit for people with a disability public sector. actions and activities -

Apprenticeship program for people with disabilities Currently two apprentices under disabled apprentice STATE PLAN PRIORITY/ MUSEUM CONTRIBUTION RESULTS 2007-08 scheme. Museum has participated since 1996

R4 Increased participation in community activities F6 Increased proportion of children with skills for life and learning at school entry Volunteer program 284 volunteers contributed 34,276 hours Zoe’s house interactive play site at Powerhouse for 61,264 visitors 3-6 year olds Assistance for volunteers in museums in regional NSW Most regional NSW organisations we engage with have a major volunteer component Free admission for children aged 4 and under 20,364 visitors 4 and under Internships offered to volunteers from regional NSW 4 volunteer interns 2 part time paid/volunteer interns Play at Powerhouse website 325,504 users

Exhibitions and programs targeting NESB and ATSI visitors Our new home (Meie uus Kodu): Estonian Australian stories P1 Increased business investment Shaanxi Province Folk Art Display Cinema India: the art of Bollywood Contemporary Australian design and innovation web sites Australian designers at work Yinalung Yenu: women’s journey Australia Innovates NAIDOC Week Open Day at PDC Sydney designers unplugged D Hub S4 Increasing levels of attainment for all students Promotion of Australian innovation through collection and Exhibitions – Delivery of education programs at Powerhouse Museum, Education audiences – display of contemporary work by Australian designers and Inspired! design across time Powerhouse Discovery Centre, Sydney Observatory Powerhouse – 59,199 innovators Student Fashion Observatory – 12,756 Home Beautiful Product of the Year PDC – 1,657 Australian International Design Awards Engineering Excellence Success and Innovation Free Museum membership provided to disadvantaged 571 PSFP schools schools identified under the Priority School Funding Representing over 148,000 students Program (PSFP) by the Department of Education. Sydney Design exhibitions and programs at Powerhouse Over 69,000 visitors to Powerhouse produced programs Museum and across Sydney S8 Increased customer satisfaction with government services Contribution to enriching local communities through 80,723 visitors attending exhibitions, workshops etc delivered travelling exhibitions, workshops and partnerships in regional NSW 64 regional NSW organisations engaged with by regional Documentation of visitor comments In 2007-08 there were 511 visitor comments registered – services and exhibitions 215 compliments, 330 complaints and 142 suggestions. Attracting visitors from regional NSW, interstate and Origin by % of visitors for - overseas to Powerhouse Museum, Sydney Observatory and Powerhouse Museum Powerhouse Discovery Centre 14% - regional NSW Evaluation of visitor experience Year Long Visitor Study 2007-08 21% - interstate Exhibition Evaluations: 19% - international Diana: A Celebration Sydney Observatory Success and Innovation 8% - regional NSW Program Evaluations: 6% - interstate Case Studies (volunteer run programs) 20% - international Review of Powerline magazine Powerhouse Discovery Centre Sydney Design 07 11% - regional NSW PDC Open Days and group visits 2% - interstate

Response to public enquiries 49,301 enquiries answered

Training provided to staff 2,600 hours of training provided in over 270 staff sessions

14 15 – has rich reserves. Programs can also be developed that STATE PLAN PRIORITY/ MUSEUM CONTRIBUTION RESULTS 2007-08 FUTURE DIRECTIONS target recognised skills gaps such as in mathematics and physics. P4 More people participating in education and training A place to discover the future. With is important historical throughout their life collections, the Museum can ‘unpack’ new technologies and ensure our visitors do not just marvel at future possibilities Talks After Noon adult learning program at Powerhouse 82 talks delivered but also understand their implications. The mobile phone Museum Audience numbers – 4,652 is just one example: we can explain how it works, place the Following her appointment the Director, Dr Dawn Casey, technology within the history of communications, compare WEA courses offered at Sydney Observatory 4 courses/ 48 participants invited selected Museum staff to join industry specialists, its impact to that of the telegraph and look at its social and academics and representatives from other agencies to discuss cultural context. Sustainability is the issue of the 21st century and we need to ensure our exhibits and programs reflect the Symposiums, workshops, lectures and seminars delivered 132 lectures and presentations on site - 97 by staff, 35 by non the Museum’s purpose, direction and capacity in our rapidly progress made since EcoLogic opened in July 2001. on site staff changing world in three Future Directions forums. The result is a framework for further consultation with Trust and staff A ‘safe’ place for adults to meet, look, discuss and enjoy. that identifies key ‘visions’ for a revitalised Museum. Lectures and presentations delivered off site for adult 129 off site lectures and presentations to adult groups in Rejuvenating our street presence and improving visitor groups NSW The nine dominant themes of discussion were: facilities will give us opportunities to provide programs for these audiences and encourage intergenerational exchange. A ‘living laboratory’. A place where visitors are encouraged Training provided for MAAS volunteers 26 training courses/sessions to experiment and problem solve, discuss and debate the key A collaborative space. Geographically and intellectually the issues of the day. The breadth of the Museum’s collections, its Museum has the potential to develop effective partnerships Regional Services workshops 62 workshops, training sessions etc delivered to regional authority and expertise, make it well placed to act as a catalyst with key knowledge providers. Our experience delivering NSW museum and heritage workers and volunteers for debate, providing information for visitors to make up their programs to general audiences means we are particularly own minds about complex contemporary issues such as stem adept at translating complex ideas for popular consumption. cell research or sustainable practices. We already have highly P7 Better access to training in rural and regional NSW These themes will guide the development of the Strategic creative facilities - such as the digital sound laboratory the Plan 2009-2012, the renewal of our exhibition spaces and the SoundHouse and digital production suite the VectorLab – but Regional Services workshops 62 workshops, training sessions and site visits delivered to development of our staff. they are hidden away. We need to move these to the middle of regional NSW organisations the public spaces, to be highly visible centres of activity and interactivity. Regional Services internships 10 internships provided GOALS 2008-09 An engaged organisation. Forum participants argued that the Museum should be a ‘hub’ connecting audiences and E1 A secure and sustainable water supply for all users Commence implementation of themes identified in theFuture information. Changes in media, communications and, in E2 A reliable electricity supply with increased use of Directions forums. particular, the impact of web 2.0, mean that our visitors expect renewable energy to be ‘creators’ as much as ‘consumers’, they also expect This will include: E3 Cleaner air and progress on greenhouse gas reductions immediacy. Our building and exhibitions should be ‘porous’ - development of the Museum’s 2009-2012 Strategic Plan, E4 Better outcomes for native vegetation, biodiversity, spaces to move through and contribute to and we need to be - a stronger focus on science, mathematics and industrial design, land, rivers and coastal waterways able to respond quickly to contemporary events and issues. - a stronger engagement with Government initiatives to promote the ‘creative industries’ and innovation. E1, 2, 3, 4 EcoLogic exhibition and related websites 29% of Powerhouse visitors to exhibition - 153,000 An interactive space. In the 1980s, the Museum led the field Associated websites – Ecotude and EcoLogic interactives in interactivity. Today there is a new ‘interactive’ literacy Practices and internal processes will be enhanced by: that has changed our visitors’ relationship to technology - further development of zero based budget practice, and expectations about accessing information. In any new - implementation of enhanced project management practice E4 Greening the silver city: seeds of bush regeneration 61,495 visitors at 5 locations gallery developments we want visitors to have a ‘seamless’ across exhibitions, public programs and other major activities, exhibition experience as they move through the space, gather - implementing new executive and staffing structures to information, contribute their own interpretations and engage enhance succession planning across the Museum, encourage E8 More people using parks, sporting and recreational in conversations with people inside and outside, experts as creativity and innovation and foster strategic alliances with key facilities and participating in the arts and cultural activity well as other visitors. We will establish a powerful connection stakeholders between the real and the virtual and overcome the present - a stronger focus on internally developed exhibitions Provide a program of exhibitions and public programs 675,712 accessed exhibitions and programs on site disconnect between on line and on site experiences. showcasing the scholarship of Museum staff A place with a strong story to tell. As one participant observed, Visitation and revenue targets will be achieved by: Provide a program of off site lectures, talks and 134 lectures, talks and presentations ‘the more we invite people to hear the story, contribute to - presenting the international travelling exhibition Star Wars: presentations in Sydney and NSW it, empathise with it, the more they will come’. It will, in the Where Science Meets Imagination participant’s words, be a place ‘connecting the dots rather - presenting the exhibition Modern times: the untold story of Provide a program of travelling exhibitions to regional NSW 3 exhibitions to 8 regional NSW locations, attracted 74,688 than being the dots’. modernism in Australia visitors - mounting an exhibition, developed with Vision Australia, A ‘trans-disciplinary’ Museum. The breadth of our collections which provides an insight into the world of the vision impaired and expertise places us in a unique position to draw and celebrates their achievements. Provide online opportunities for access to cultural Website users grew by 80% from 2006-07 to over 13.7 million connections between the traditionally disparate disciplines of - publishing the books Modern times: the untold story of information and activities users science, history, design and technology. Such integration is modernism in Australia and Stepping Out: three centuries of Online collection access sees 500% increase in web visitors seen as critical to the development of a creative economy. over 2 years shoes Web presence on Flickr Commons and Facebook An educational experience. Two developments offer new - developing a blockbuster exhibition for summer 2009-10 opportunities: increased access to high speed broadband in based on the Museum’s collection and scholarship classrooms and a national education agenda. Educators need - positioning Sydney Design as a key event in Sydney’s cultural quality resource materials and the Powerhouse – with its calendar collections and ‘memory bank’ of exhibitions and publications - recognising 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy

16 17 REFRESH THE MUSEUM’S PHYSICAL SYDNEY OBSERVATORY REFRESH PRESENCE INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY PRESENCE Over the past year, the most extensive heritage works in the site’s history have taken place. Timed to conclude with the 150th anniversary these marked the completion of a long term program of works aimed at maintaining and enhancing this important heritage site. They include - Historic Flagstaff – One of the original flagstaffs from l ULTIMO SITE IS REFRESHED THROUGH A PROGRAM OF Observatory Hill has been reconstructed and installed thanks MINOR WORKS AIMED AT PUBLIC SPACES AND SERVICES to the benevolence of the Bruce and Joy Reid Foundation. A l THE SYDNEY OBSERVATORY IS REFRESHED major feature of the anniversary celebrations, the lagstaff is the most visible historic feature of Sydney’s contemporary SYDNEY OBSERVATORY 150TH ANNIVERSARY skyline. Historic and contemporary flags are now flown as a daily and changing feature of Observatory Hill. (See Case Study 2008 marks the sesquicentenary of the opening of Sydney page 20). Observatory. After a media launch on 5 June, the actual day of the 150th anniversary, celebrations occurred over the long Observatory Buildings - Sandstone on the original Observatory weekend of 7 to 9 June. building has been faithfully, and painstakingly, restored by the NSW Department of Commerce over nearly a decade. The With the initial purpose of conveying time, the Observatory recent stoneworks have been the final in a program under the was built on the highest natural point in Sydney so that it was Centenary Stonework Program which commenced in 1999. The clearly visible to ships arriving in and leaving Sydney Harbour. slate roof was replaced and external rendering on one of the Designed by Alexander Dawson, and completed at a cost of North Dome external walls was removed and the underlying £8,100, the Observatory began operations on 5 June 1858. stonework restored. Today, the Observatory is a museum and public observatory, annually welcoming 150,000 visitors interested in science, Observatory Garden - The Observatory’s famous gardens have astronomy, the weather, and the southern stars. been replanted in sympathy with the site’s heritage values. The Observatory will be the first historic building in Australia For the anniversary weekend, the historic Time-ball was dropped to be completely relit with state-of-the-art LED lighting and every hour on the hour, including cannon fire at 12 noon from the will set a new standard in eco-friendly, low energy-use public wall of Fort Phillip on Observatory Hill, to officially mark the 150 lighting. At the same time, it will ensure maximum star years of the Observatory in Sydney’s history. viewing visibility in an urban environment. Just prior to the dropping of the Time-Ball on Saturday 7 Fort Phillip Signal Station - Following careful conservation June, the Minister for the Arts, the Hon Frank Sartor MP, this historic building has been fully restored. Opening to the launched the Anniversary festivities, and the new Observatory public for the first time on the anniversary weekend, the story Flagstaff. Features of the weekend of celebrations included a of the Signal Station, Observatory Hill’s oldest building, dating commissioned theatre piece which recreated the attempted to 1848, completes the site’s heritage program and provides assassination of one of the Observatory’s early chief a new historic destination for Sydney visitors, significantly astronomers, Henry Russell Chamberlain, and the launch of a increasing the public appreciation of the site’s great new permanent display Observing the Weather. importance to NSW since the early days of the Colony. Happy 150th Birthday. To put into context just how long Movable heritage - The furniture collection from Sydney Sydney Observatory has been a part of Australia’s history, Observatory was formally acquired into the collection prior it was founded only four years after another fundamental to the anniversary celebrations. Documented as part of the event in our nation’s history - the Eureka Stockade. What’s Total Asset Management (TAM) project, this collection of more, so many years later, Australia is still proudly amongst tables, desks, chairs, cupboards, bookcases and ladders the world leaders in Astronomy. Alex, Parkes represents an important aspect of the movable heritage of the building. Although some items were made in the Observatory workshop, much of the furniture was supplied by the Colonial Government’s stores. Listed on the State Heritage Register, the Observatory falls within Section 170 of the NSW Heritage Act, under which the Museum must maintain and interpret the site. The restoration and renovation of the site by the Department of Commerce and the Centenary Stonework program, along with the Museum’s own maintenance works, has maintained the buildings to the required standard. The formal acquisition of the site’s movable heritage into the collection also fulfils our responsibilities under the Heritage Act.

18 The Time Ball tower at Sydney Observatory from the North dome 19 CASE STUDY VISITOR FACILITIES REFRESH New signage and wayfinding SYDNEY OBSERVATORY FLAGSTAFF A number of initiatives were introduced to enhance the visitor A perfect example of graphics activating the environment. experience at the Ultimo site over the year. These included – Stencil type works perfectly and colouring provides stimuli and There were once two 30-metre flagstaffs on either end of the identity strength. Good information speed; and, New entrance experience signal station on Observatory Hill. In the past the flagstaffs were Powerful signage for a powerful space. Great use of pylons and essential to the town of Sydney as they announced the arrival The main entrance foyer of the Powerhouse Museum was bold typography to define the program. Nice, clear solution of ships and often caused a rush at the post office by people redesigned to better accommodate and service visitors. A new using oversized type and colour to define various levels. wanting news from abroad. As the electric telegraph and other entrance desk, integrating cloaking facilities, was designed These were jury comments from the Society for Environmental methods of electronic communications flourished, the flagstaffs and installed in the foyer. were no longer needed and by 1939 they were removed. Graphic Design’s annual international Design Awards This new structure provides a more ergonomically sound Program, which recognises the best in environmental graphic For 20 years there had been talk of returning a flagstaff to workspace for staff, and a more professional and streamlined design and in particular the visual aspects of wayfinding, Observatory Hill but the project became a reality only when arrival experience. communicating identity and information, and shaping the idea benefactor David Reid undertook to fund the project from his of place. They refer to the Powerhouse Museum’s new signage parents’ charity, the Bruce and Joy Reid Foundation. The admission desk on the western side of the foyer was and environmental graphics by Frost Design, which was given New signage at Powerhouse Museum removed to give a more open, uninterrupted space for both a 2008 Design Merit Award. The flagstaff was reinstalled in May 2008 by a team of visitors awaiting admission and for functions and events held craftsmen from Piccaninny Creek near Grafton, northern in the Grand Foyer after hours. The new desk was installed in The complexity of wayfinding in the Powerhouse Museum is exhibition signage system, which references the building’s NSW. When the lower mast arrived at 3am on 16 May, an time for the April 2008 school holidays which provided a peak due in part to seven major building volumes and five floor industrial history and captures the essence of a modern informal smoking ceremony was held before a collection of in visitation – in fact the highest visitor numbers recorded for levels of access. This physical complexity is made more design museum. craftsmen worked from sunrise to sunset to have everything an April. confusing due to the diversity of subject matters and exhibition in place including the rigging and halyards. content on offer. In an attempt to address these issues the Levels were renumbered from 1 to 5 and a bright, distinctive It took us 25 minutes to get entrance to the museum Museum had, over the years, developed a series of often colour established for each level. Simple white monolithic Nautical traditions were strictly adhered to with a gold coin yesterday. The queue started 30 metres outside the building. competing wayfinding and signage systems that many visitors blocks were colour-coded to the floor level. Graphic being placed under the keystone, the truck or cap atop the You need to streamline your processes and resource them found ineffective. applications are distinct chevron bands and large-scale mast was kissed, and it was splashed with rum and a toast to with adequate staff numbers when demand is high Sheamus, stencilled floor numbers, also referencing the industrial ‘Queen and Country’ was made. Canada Bay (see below) As part of the series of refresh initiatives, in mid 2006 the machinery of the site’s past. Museum engaged Minale Bryce and Partners to undertake a A new set of astronomical flags commissioned by the While this new foyer configuration allowed substantial preliminary review of the signage and wayfinding systems at Graphics were designed to be big, bold, and visually appealing Powerhouse Museum, along with historic maritime flags, additional area for queuing, it also presented considerable the Ultimo site. Bryce proposed a series of master planning to all audiences. Spaces were activated through the playful use were hoisted together with the National and State flags for new challenges, particularly with the extraordinary visitor ideas to be incorporated into a major design brief to engage of large-scale, coloured words and numbers applied directly to the official celebrations on 7 June. numbers (over 60,000 against an average high of around 40,000 a consultant to undertake the design and installation of an walls, ceilings, and the undersides of stairways. for the month). These were examined during several focussed The flags are now used daily to communicate the expected integrated signage and wayfinding system. daily maximum temperature for Sydney as well as the current debriefing sessions to ensure that the Museum maximises The new system has significantly enhanced the wayfinding Moon phase. Flown with them are several other flags that outcomes from future peak visitation periods. The findings from Frost Design was given the task to deliver a system, system for our visitors. It clearly marks the level they are show which planets and constellations are visible in the sky these were used to inform operational changes and our training integrating identification and directional signage to facilities, on, supplies maps of the space adjacent to escalators and over Sydney’s highest heritage landmark. methods for gallery officers and front of house staff. temporary exhibitions, and permanent galleries. The team elevator, incorporates screens providing information and is created a family of bold, dynamic signs, distinct from the kept updated with current exhibition destinations. New look café Flagstaff at Sydney Observatory During the season of the Diana: A Celebration exhibition, the ‘Tea Rooms’ café at Powerhouse Museum café on the entrance level of the Powerhouse was themed to NEW VOLUNTEER CENTRE become the ‘Tea Rooms’. The re-branding of the café included The Museum has refurbished the heritage listed Ultimo Post new menu items, a new themed printed menu, banners, staff Office, which is located at the corner of Harris and William uniforms, table cloths and floral displays. ‘High tea’ was made Henry Streets (at the north-west corner of the Museum site). available to booked visitors in conjunction with their visit to the This historic building has stood there since 1901 and was Diana exhibition and this proved to be a very popular option. designed by noted architect Walter Liberty Vernon. The display case adjacent to the café exhibited Princess Diana The NSW Department of Commerce managed the heritage memorabilia to complement the exhibition. Working together, restoration of the building, which was previously leased to the ‘high-tea’ themed café and Diana exhibition provided a a childcare group. The Museum now uses the building as a ‘holistic visitor experience’ which was well received by visitors. Volunteers Centre, to provide facilities for the approximately For the Paul de Lamerie Silver exhibition period, a new theme 150 volunteers who contribute to the Powerhouse. and look was developed and the display case held Rococo The official opening of the facility coincided with the twentieth objects - a selection of porcelain figurines, tea ware and anniversary of the opening of the Museum on the Ultimo dessert baskets from the Powerhouse collection. Powerhouse site. Café sales have been significantly enhanced during 2007- The Hon Linda Burney MP, Minister for Volunteering, officially 08, through the café refurbishment program, the Tea Room launched the new Volunteer Centre and, with Dr Nicholas theme on level 3 and an expanded food offer through offsite Pappas, President of the Board of Trustees, honoured 27 food preparation facilities. As a result, the total commission volunteers who had each provided 20 years or more of service received for café operations was up 94% against budget. The to the Museum. (See Case Study page 47). theming of the level 3 café is planned to continue with the next being based on the Modern times exhibition.

20 21 REFRESH PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS AND GIVE PRIORITY Nuclear matters - A major section replacement in the long- PROGRAMS TO DESIGN & POPULAR CULTURE FOR EXHIBITIONS, term Experimentations Gallery. Nuclear matters opened in PUBLIC PROGRAMS, RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP August 2007 and was supported by the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO). In the exhibition visitors have the opportunity to find out about the science of the nucleus, learn how we live in a constant bath of low level natural radioactivity, and discover how scientists’ l FEWER, BETTER TARGETED AND RESOURCED nuclear knowledge is put to use in, for example, power EXHIBITIONS INTEGRATED WITH OTHER PROGRAMS generation and medical applications. l EXHIBITIONS DEVELOPED WHICH EMPHASISE Observing the Weather - This new, permanent display opened NARRATIVE, PERSONAL STORIES AND TOPICAL ISSUES in June 2008 as part of Sydney Observatory’s 150th anniversary. DESIGNED TO ENGAGE AUDIENCES. The Observatory is normally associated with telescopes l POWERHOUSE MUSEUM IS WIDELY PERCEIVED AS AN and observing the sky. However, when it began operating, EXEMPLARY KNOWLEDGE PROVIDER. the Observatory had a variety of additional tasks such as timekeeping, surveying and weather recording. PERMANENT GALLERIES REFRESH The exhibition also illustrates the work of Sydney Observatory The majority of the Museum’s permanent galleries have in beginning systematic weather observations in NSW. What not changed significantly since 1988. Amongst the major was Sydney’s hottest day? Our wildest storm? Observing museums the Powerhouse has the nation’s oldest exhibits the weather looks at 150 years of weather recording and and a recent market segmentation study confirmed that forecasting, charts our weather extremes and examines how a perception that the Museum offered ‘nothing new’ was climate change will impact on our weather in the future. influencing the attraction of the permanent galleries. EXHIBITIONS ON SITE Whilst funding for a program of permanent gallery renewal has been in place since 1995, the level of funds set aside for In 2007-08 the Museum presented 24 new exhibitions and this program has not been commensurate with the cost of displays. Including temporary exhibitions already running at 1 major refurbishment. As a consequence, the focus has been July 2007, and our permanent exhibitions, the Museum offered on achieving changes to parts of galleries. 48 exhibitions and displays on site to our visitors. In 2007-08 funding for the permanent gallery renewal program was discontinued. However a number of projects which 60 commenced in 2006-07 were realised. These included - TO Space - What is it like to live and work in space? What is the 50 TAL story of space exploration and what impact has space technology had on our lives? The refreshed Space gallery answers these 40 questions through new displays and a unique installation, the

Zero Gravity Space Lab. This life-size replica of an International 30 NEW Space Station gives visitors the illusion of weightlessness experienced in space through special optical effects. 20 After more than eighteen months in development, this was the most complex engineering project the Museum has undertaken since the original construction of the Steam Revolution gallery in 1988. The installation takes 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 up a significant proportion of the gallery on two levels, and therefore required the need to completely revise the existing layout, public access pathways and major object locations in ON SITE EXHIBITIONS AND DISPLAYS the gallery. The reduction in the number of exhibitions presented reflects the strategic priority which necessitates the streamlining of There is a range of new artefacts from the Museum’s our exhibition program to better fit within available resources. collection, many not previously seen, including a Soviet flightsuit, a spacesuit and spacecraft emergency equipment, as well as material recovered from the Woomera Rocket The only exhibition to incur an additional entry fee in the Range in South Australia. The exhibition opened in time for the period was the international touring exhibition Diana: A April 2008 school holidays Celebration. On loan from Althorp Estate, the Spencer family’s ancestral home in England, the exhibition showcased the life Yinalung yenu: women’s journey - Located in the Level Four and humanitarian work of Diana, Princess of Wales, one of the Wran Building gallery (previously the Asian gallery), this long most well known women of the 20th century. A total of 140,237 term exhibition features six prominent Indigenous women, people saw the exhibition between 28 September 2007 and 18 who share their stories and reveal the important place that May 2008, which was 45% of total Museum visitors. This was women have in Indigenous society. 93.5% of the initial target of 150,000 visitors. Five themes link the roles that women have played from An excellent visit – we all enjoyed our visit from an 8 year traditional times to the present: Family and Health, Foods, old to a 72 year old – and for me the exhibitions were well Teaching and Community, Lore and Law, and Creating and presented in a creative way. KP, Chester, England Nurturing. Personal objects chosen by the six women are complemented by works made by contemporary Indigenous The following exhibitions opened between 1 July 2007 and 30 craftswomen. June 2008. These are in addition to the exhibitions that opened before 1 July 2007. (For full exhibition details see Appendix 3)

22 Adam Hill plays didgeridoo at Powerhouse Discovery Centre for 23 NAIDOC week program Temporary exhibitions POWERHOUSE PROGRAMS A selection of the programs on offer during 2007-08 includes - Powerhouse Museum - The Museum provides public programs to a wide range Daily programs for general visitors and booked education Australian Design Awards of audiences including families with young children, groups: Fashion from fleece: 200 years of Australian wool in fashion adult learners and school students. In line with changing Steam engines operate and barrel organ plays in The steam Electrolux Design programming perceptions and trends in Museums nationally, revolution Home Beautiful Product of the Year Awards programs not only complement or deepen exhibitions, they are The fotoplayer, a mechanical musical and sound effects maker Improving life: the design of Swedish innovations now seen as attractions in their own right, which we confirmed from the early 20th century, accompanies a silent film Diana: A Celebration through the audience segmentation study undertaken in 2006. Highlight tours of the Museum Embroidering…the future Kings Cinema Films - Various films screened ranging from Programs are now an integral part of the Museum’s overall designTECH classic and rare Australian historical films or historic and marketing and visitation forecasting in an increasingly Australians meet Diana contemporary films linked to specific temporary exhibitions competitive leisure and learning environment. The Engineering Excellence 2007 Disklavier demonstration in the Music: made & played segmentations study saw the Powerhouse identified by 70% Shaanxi Province Folk Art Display exhibition of the segmentation study respondents as associated with a Silver: Paul de Lamerie from the Cahn Collection Case Studies outside various exhibitions learning experience. Student fashion The Boulton & Watt steam-engine in action Recent Acquisition Showcase The 2007-08 year saw 179,816 visitors participating in public Strasburg clock talks given as it comes to life with moving - Australian poster art programs for the general public, very close to the target parts and figures - Sydney International Exhibition of 179,891. Program highlights included the launch of the SoundHouse™ / VectorLab - The 1950 Sydney Cup 2008 Teachers Guide by Parliamentary Secretary assisting Lace Study Centre - Performing arts heritage the Minister for Education and Training, the Hon Virginia Zoe’s House –interactive building site for children under 8 - Bust 39 by Ah Xian Judge MP. This incorporated the preview of Pixel & Friends… Zero Gravity Space Lab in Space gallery Regular events: the colour show, staged in April for schools and the school Sydney Observatory - Talks After Noon - Scholarly talks presented by Museum holidays. Pixel was a production of Kim Carpenter’s Theatre of Winning sky photos: the David Malin Awards staff and external experts each Wednesday and Sunday from Image, one of Sydney’s leading theatre companies for children. Acting and Play Building Workshops February to November on a variety of subjects relevant to the Powerhouse Discovery Centre - The Quest Another theatre piece, The Paper Bag Princess, was presented Museum’s work (see Case Study page 26). Works wonders: stories about home remedies Masked Ball by Zeal Theatre during the January school holidays, aligned Experimentation Science Shows (weekends) - Interactive October 2007 – Royal theme Permanent Exhibitions to the Diana exhibition programs. The Museum programs for science shows designed for families A Right Royal Rumpus the annual Sydney Design festival (which include the popular Family dress up sessions and The Quest (weekends) 50 years in Space Powerhouse Museum - Young Blood designer market) and Ultimo Science Festival Weekend Science Shows- interactive, informative and fun Acting and Play Building Workshops Nuclear matters continue to be a major focus. shows for families with children from toddlers to teenagers July 2007 – Bollywood theme Space – Zero Gravity Lab and upgrade Design and Technology seminars - delivered annually in You are a Bollywood Star Yinalung yenu: women’s journey Museum activities for the general public are listed in the conjunction with the designTech exhibition Bollywood Spice Museum’s quarterly What’s On and Maps + Guide. Education Sydney Observatory - Design Quarter talks – key Australian and international design Come Dancing programs are listed in the Teachers Guide online on the Observing the weather professionals discuss their work and processes Sathiya (Indian powder art) Museum website and regular education fliers are sent to our Short contemporary Australian-Indian film series and the Absolutely fabulous, the time and effort that has gone into mailing list or Connector listserv. Special events: Bollywood film,Fearless Nadia every display is amazing. Really enjoyed and learned from Sydney Design 07- an annual international design event my visit. Ora, Auckland, NZ including - - Keynote Lecture: Joel Gethin Lewis 400,000 - Schmuck Quickies Salon – Yuka Oyama - d factory: great design for under $10 Diana: A Celebration exhibition 300,000 - Young Blood: designers market - Student Study Day Return to Cockatoo Island 200,000 - Krispin K: THE K-WAY SHOW - Design Shortcuts with AFTRS 100,000 - True Design: a digital storytelling project Ultimo Science Festival - an annual event held in conjunction 0 with our neighbours at UTS and the ABC During the Silver exhibition the Museum hosted a symposium titled Rococo silver in the 18th century: Paul de Lamerie and the Huguenots which sold out. 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Re the Silver symposium - What a triumph the day was. It was the weekend to end all silver weekends and members have been buzzing ever since. Sue, Silver Society member, Sydney School holiday programs: PUBLIC PROGRAM ATTENDANCE April 2008 - colour theme In 2007-08 public programs at the Powerhouse drew 179,816 Pixel & Friends…the colour show - performances by Theatre participants (99.95% against a target of 179,891). This was of Image a drop of 10% on 2006-07 (199,919) which reflects smaller Colour Me workshops scale, ticketed programming - Paper Bag Princess, Pixel and Behind the Scenes of a Creative Production Friends - against the larger scale programming - Teetering Colour in the Kings: story readings on the Wall - associated with the Great Wall season. It also Colour, Light & Magic science shows reflects a reduction in resources to support these programs. January 2008 – Royal theme The Paper Bag Princess - performances by Zeal Theatre

24 25 CASE STUDY EDUCATION AUDIENCES AT THE POWERHOUSE SYDNEY OBSERVATORY PROGRAMS Tourism, scouts, Probus, special interest groups and birthday party groups are offered tailored packages, both day and night. In the early 1990s 10.5% of all school children in NSW visited Sydney Observatory is open to visitors day and night TALKS AFTER NOON Throughout the year there are WEA courses offered for adult the Powerhouse. By 2008 this figure had halved to 5.2%. throughout the year – except for Christmas Day and Good learners - Exploring the Heavens, Understanding Relativity, Friday. During the day visitors can experience the magnificent This series of illustrated talks recorded a second Astronomical Concepts and Stargazing skills: choosing and view of the harbour, the gardens and site interpretation, as successful year in an expanded scope and topic range, using a telescope. becoming a regular entry on the Museum annual calendar 200,000 well as the historic buildings, exhibitions, 3-D Space Theatre between February and November. and telescope viewings through a Coronado, H-alpha filter Thank you so much for a really great visit for the ..students. 150,000 solar telescope. The historic Time ball is dropped daily at 1pm. They haven’t stopped talking about the trip yet, and were Mid-week talks, presented by the Museum’s curators, really impressed with your extensive knowledge. It gave Night visits include the 3-D Space Theatre, telescope viewing educators, conservators, photographers, registrars, them a real boost to be accepted on their own intellectual 100,000 from the 40cm computerised mirror telescope in the North designers, multimedia and interactives team and others, level, as in their day to day lives I don’t think this happens reveal in an engaging way what goes behind the scenes Dome and through the 1874 telescope in the South Dome 50,000 very much. Cindy, Sydney of the Museum. Museum visitors mix with the staff and and an exhibition tour. A STARLAB Fibre-arc projector mini- share their knowledge and stories in question time and planetarium session is offered in wet weather. Selection of school holiday programs and special events 0 include - interesting discussion at the end. For the financial year, overall Observatory visitation of 134,630 The annual Festival of the Stars was down 7.4% on the target for the year of 145,000. This Weekend audiences enjoyed a great range of invited Heritage week lecture result was well below visitation in 2006-07 of 163,003, in part experts and speakers passionate about their subject Chinese Moon Festival due to last year’s Harbour Bridge anniversary celebrations talking on topics as diverse as the Museum’s collection 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Rocket workshops which attracted over 14,500 on the day. Weather conditions and exhibitions: from space to Sydney’s pubs, from nuclear Egg lander problem solving workshops also influence visitation numbers to the Observatory and an matters or the history of thongs to German internment By the Light of the Southern Stars annual lecture EDUCATION PROGRAM ATTENDANCE extremely wet January saw visitors for the month over 6,000 camps to Indian music, from earthquakes and mud bricks Valentines Night of Arts and Stars below the expected target. to Princess Diana in Australia. 2007-08 saw schools visitation of 59,199 students, Focus on Physics, Einstein Relativity workshop representing 11.2% of overall visitation, and a 17% decrease Earth hour Over the year, the series secured its standing as a Sydney Observatory presents a range of school packages over the previous year (71,437) Pizza Nights dynamic, engaging, topical and credible event presented in suitable for years K-12, ESL and tertiary students, both Total Lunar Eclipse a thought provoking way. It has its own growing and loyal day and night. The Observatory has been a key part of NSW Healthy school visitation is linked to relevance to curriculum, Zoo incursion and joint program concerning the Indigenous following of Museum visitors who appreciate a range of schools’ excursion programs for more than 20 years. As quality of the educational experience, safety, logistical ease zodiac experiences and an opportunity for a lively debate. They the State’s leading museum of astronomy it provides a and cost. School programs are especially reliant on permanent Cardboard planetarium come from all walks of life, old and young, diverse cultural unique opportunity for teachers and students to learn about exhibitions, where relevant programming can draw repeat Saturn model making workshops backgrounds and interests, but they have two things in astronomy and space exploration. common – they are coming back and they are keen to visitation over several years. Lego workshops Discovery Challenge cipher wheel activity discover and learn. While schools may visit blockbusters such as Star Wars and Highlights of a visit for students or groups include the 3-D space Sputnik party day celebrating 50 years since Sputnik Lord of the Rings as part of a broader visit, such exhibitions theatre, a look at the night sky in the bean bag planetarium Talks After Noon is part of the Powerhouse Museum Bubblology are not drivers of repeat visitation. Sustained, year-round and viewing through a telescope (weather permitting). At night Adult Learning Program. Talks are regularly held on Deep Freeze Science Shows destination attractions for schools are necessary to address visitors can view the Moon, the planets, double stars, star Wednesdays 12.30-1.30pm and Sundays 2.00-3.00pm. In Jazz under the quarter Moon this visitation trend. Rich experiences for schools based clusters and nebulae using the observatory’s large refracting 2007-08 there were 82 talks presented (45 by Museum Ghost tours excursions that target mathematics, physics, sciences, (lens) telescope and modern computer controlled reflecting staff and 37 presented by invited external speakers), Zoe and Cogs Solar System 3-D tours engineering, design and technology are rare and, therefore, (mirrored) telescope. In the day time visitors can safely view attended by 4,571 people. The record audience (215) came Seniors Week tours to listen to Diana Simmonds on Diana, Queen of Hearts on potential opportunities in the Museum’s reinvigoration. A the Moon, Venus, bright stars and the Sun using a special solar 30 September 2007. number of the themes identified in the Future Directions telescope. forums (see page 17) respond to this trend. The Powerhouse is well positioned to create classrooms of Bollywood choreographer Farah Shah leads a public dance program during Cinema India the future, interactive learning spaces and virtual learning connections well beyond the scope of the school environment. A strong focus on science, mathematics and technology will be a priority, reflecting in part the need to attract students to these fields as a career path on one hand and the identification of the ‘creative industries’ as an emerging economic and cultural force. During the year the Museum also met with the Board of Studies. Key outcomes were to: - Continue the successful strategic relationship with the Department of Education and Training - Identify key curriculum trends and educational initiatives such as the connected classroom, and the national curriculum - Review syllabus changes and ways the Museum might support these changes - Consider partnership and collaboration opportunities to: enhance exhibitions as a learning resource, build better relationships with teachers, show student work, enhance access to collection and expertise online, and acknowledge and support the valid educational role of excursions.

26 27 POWERHOUSE DISCOVERY CENTRE PROGRAMS CASE STUDY Stepping out: three centuries of shoes New Edition Design quarter This book reveals the Powerhouse Museum’s extraordinary An eight-page quarterly booklet focusing on the Museum’s The Powerhouse Discovery Centre (PDC) holds public Open LIFE IN THE PAST EDUCATION PROGRAM shoe collection. Dating from the early 1700s, it includes some design-related exhibitions and events. Distributed free across Days on the second Saturday of every month – except January of the finest examples of 18th and 19th century European metropolitan Sydney. – and provides booked group and education tours Tuesdays to Key to the Powerhouse Discovery Centre’s audience shoes; now with a new section covering historical shoes Editor: Nicole Bearman Fridays. The Centre also provides special programs Tuesday to development strategy is the creation of tailored educational from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, indigenous Canada and First issue Apr-Jun 05 to Jul-Sep 07 Friday during school holiday periods. programs targeting schools located in the greater Western Greenland. Sydney basin. Following research and development of Sydney Design 07 program booklet In 2007-08 the PDC hosted a range of public and education Author: Louise Mitchell (ed) the Powerhouse Collection, the objects on exhibition in A 32-page full colour annual program guide for Sydney Design programs, interpreting the Museum’s collection and targeting August 08, 96 pages, pb, rrp $34.95 the Discovery Centre’s Display Store, and the New South exhibitions and events. Distributed free across metropolitan diverse audiences. These were developed in partnership both Wales K-12 syllabus, the Life in the Past primary education Marvellous Machines Drawing Book Sydney. with external stakeholders and with Powerhouse staff. The program was launched in April 2008. A 48-page spiral bound drawing book designed to accompany Editor: Nicole Bearman 56 Discovery Centre volunteers were actively involved in the school visits for Years 3-5. With content developed by EPD First issue 2004 to 2007 delivery and development of a series of events and programs, Through the Life in the Past program, Years 1 and 2 students staff, the booklet takes students on a drawing trail through including two new primary school programs, Life in the Past (Stage 1) discover how people lived, dressed, and travelled in Guide to the Powerhouse Museum the Museum, focusing on the many marvellous machines on and Weird & Wacky Machines, which attracted over 1,600 Australia in the 1880s and early 1900s. This guided program The Museum’s quarterly Guide contains exhibition and display. students from April to July 2008. is tailored for the Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE) program information for visitors. July 08 syllabus Stage 1 units, Our Stories, Our Families, The Way Editors: Melanie Cariss, Tracy Goulding Some highlights from the year included – We Were and Families: Past and Present and includes a Magazines, booklets and guides First issue 1988 to Jun-Aug 08 A performance by Indigenous musician Adam Hill and a multi-media introductory presentation drawn from the The following publications were produced in 2007-08 to School Visit Materials nesting box painting workshop for children by Western Sydney story of a family visiting the 1879 International Exhibition in promote the Museum and to inform and assist our visitors and The Powerhouse Museum regularly produces educational Indigenous artists Jake Sowardie and Brian Bonney during Sydney, the genesis of the Museum. members. materials for schools including teachers’ notes, exhibition NAIDOC Week 2007. A tour of the Display Store transports students back in time, Powerline - the magazine of the Powerhouse Museum notes, theme trails and discovery challenges. Teachers’ Twilight Tours by Torchlight were developed by Discovery where they explore precious objects and early horse-drawn and A 20-24 page magazine, Powerline is published quarterly with exhibition notes, which are available in print and online, were Centre volunteers and used the Museum’s collection to explore steam-powered transport. The program also includes a hands- an extensive range of articles covering the Museum’s program produced for Cinema India, Diana: A Celebration, Yinalung mysterious objects on display and stored behind-the scenes. on case-study activity where students get the opportunity to and activities. It is distributed to members and core interest yenu and Space. examine artefacts from everyday life, past and present. groups. The October 2007 Open Day, with the theme Those Magnificent The program was trialled in April 2008 with Years 1 and 2 Editors: Nicole Bearman, Melanie Cariss, Tracy Goulding Men and Women and Their Flying Machines, featured Issue number 1, Dec 1987 to issue number 90, winter 08. legendary aviator, Nancy-Bird Walton for a book signing, and students from Cherrybrook Public School. Since the trial, three sold-out behind-the-scenes tours of the aviation engine the Discovery Centre has hosted over 400 primary students What’s on collection. through this program, including students from Macarthur A 16-page quarterly publication promoting our program of Adventist College, Macquarie Fields, William Clark College exhibitions, public programs and events. Distributed free Conservators to the Rescue on the February 2008 Open Day and Castle Hill, Seven Hills, Epping and Jamisontown Public across metropolitan Sydney. was extremely popular with members of the public, who Schools. Feedback on the program has been very positive Editors: Nicole Bearman, Melanie Cariss, Judith Matheson engaged with Powerhouse conservators to gain expert advice and secondary school tailored visits focused on the History First issue Dec-Feb 2005 to Jun-Aug 2008. on appropriate care, conservation and storage of their family and Design and Technology syllabuses are in development treasures. (See case study page 34] for launch in early 2009. Shell work by Esme Timbery at Powerhouse Discovery Centre for NAIDOC week The Discovery Centre’s first anniversary was celebrated in conjunction with International Women’s Day and a Famous Women in the Collection theme, with the Minister for Women, PUBLICATIONS The Hon Verity Firth MP, and a special appearance by Olympic swim star Elka Graham. Powerhouse Publishing publishes a wide range of titles based on our collection, exhibitions and research. A free hip hop workshop with artists, Wire MC and Choo Choo of Cuzco Productions was held in partnership with HYPE, a youth Books by Powerhouse Publishing are available for sale from initiative of Baulkham Hills Shire Council for Youth Week 2008. the Powerhouse Shop, by mail order, selected bookstores nationally and many titles internationally. For information School holiday programs at the PDC have attracted and inspired about the Museum’s many other titles, see the full list and many families with highlights including storytelling by actor order online at www.powerhousemuseum.com/publications Nigel Sutton, as Robbie the Rat, and Scott Wright of ERTH, as the cryptozoologist in search of a rare Chinese Water Dragon. New titles - 2008 Australian sky guide May 2008 saw an evening star gazing event with Stars, Planets Compact, easy to use and reliable, this popular annual guide & Pizza organised in conjunction with Sydney Observatory in contains everything you need to know about the night sky the lead up to their 150th anniversary in June 2008. with monthly star maps, diagrams and details of all the year’s The accommodations made for our students with sensory exciting celestial events. impairments enabled our students to have a more Author: Nick Lomb. October 07, 112 pages, pb, rrp $16.95 educational experience Kim, North Rocks In production - Modern times: the untold story of Modernism in Australia To be published in conjunction with the exhibition of the same name, Modern times reveals the wide reaching influence of Modernism covering diverse areas including art, architecture, and interiors; advertising, photography and film; fashion; auto culture; the body; swimming pools, cafes, and milk bars. Author: Ann Stephen, Andrew McNamara and Philip Goad (eds) August 08, 254 pages, pb, co-published with Miegunyah Press, rrp $49.95

28 29 RESEARCH MUSEUM LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES Zeal Theatre perform The Paper Bag Princess A selection of research projects the Museum has engaged in The Powerhouse Museum Research Library supports the or developed over the period includes – research, exhibitions, publications and programs of the Beta-Space research project. Partner with University of Museum. The Research Library collection dates from the Technology, Sydney, Department of Information Technology, establishment of the Museum in 1880. The diverse collection Creativity and Cognition Studios. Producing 6 new Beta Space reflects changing research requirements from the past and installations each year in Cyberworlds exhibition anticipates future research needs. The Library collects to support exhibition development, publication production, Powerhouse Violin Twins - comparative study of changes to education programs, museology and corporate information two violins over time and aural perception of audiences. With needs. The Library is available to members of the public by School of Physics, University of New South Wales. appointment. Flute Properties Without Players, and Without Flutes - flute analytical software program development -School of Physics, To enhance the collection, the Library acquired two significant University of New South Wales, Research Project with ARC and Arthur Sadler first editions,Cha-No-Yu : the Japanese Tea Australia Council grants – initial project funded from 2003 to Ceremony (1934) and A Short History of Japanese Architecture 2005. Project continuing beyond length of funding period. (1941), for display in the Modern Times exhibition. A near fine first edition of Ancient Australia (1954) by Charles Laseron was Discussions for collaborative project with creating audio and acquired. visual narrative guides and samples for Powerhouse Musical instrument exhibition using iPod or mobile phone technology. In April 2008 JSTOR access for staff WAS launched across the With School of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Powerhouse Museum, Sydney Observatory and Powerhouse New South Wales. Discovery Centre sites. JSTOR is a not for profit organisation Ongoing discussions to develop collaborative website of the which creates and maintains an online repository of important history and development of an Australian school of flute scholarly journals, thereby providing a trusted digital archive performance drawing on examples from the PHM collection. for scholarship. JSTOR has content dating back to 1665, and With Music Departments, University of Sydney and University supplies desktop access to currently over 1.8 million full text of Western Sydney. articles across 47 disciplines, in addition to over 1.3 million book reviews. Project to develop eLearning materials which will support new educational visit experience around design The Powerhouse External researchers using the Library included Suzette and SoundHouse VectorLab are partners with University of Worden, Professor of Design at Curtin University of Sydney in ARC Linkage grant. Technology, who examined material on Australian wool Hot science global citizens - Museum Communication and promotion in the 1990s for the Wool and Comfort Project. Global Warming, ARC Linkage with University of Western Dr Vicki Karaminas, Senior Lecturer in Fashion Theory and Sydney, Australian Museum, Museum Victoria, Questacon, Design Studies at the University of Technology, Sydney, Liberty Science Center. researched men’s and children’s fashion for three projects commissioned by Berg Publishers. Social media in museums, ARC Linkage with Swinburne members of the public and academics seeking the specialised TAM funding has enabled the cataloguing of A and B category University of Technology, Australian Museum, Museum Victoria. Tim Chappel researched 1920s men’s workwear and women’s information we hold. Since the launch of our Online Public archives and this year detailed guides have been produced for Re-conceptualising heritage collections (Design Hub), ARC knits and day dresses for his costume designs for the musical Access Catalogue in June 2006, the Museum’s collected the Speedo, Berlei, Julius Poole & Gibson, Rousel Studios, Linkage with University of Western Sydney University of Floyd Collins. Elly Meyrick, assistant buyer for Oz Films in archives are gradually becoming available for online research. Metric Conversion Board, Chinnery Family and Weatherly Technology Sydney, 2005-2008. London, requested coloured images of 1960s Australian Sisters archives. kitchen and barbeque products, for the securing of props for During the year the archives were used by 28 public New literacies, new audiences, ARC Linkage with Queensland the film Hippy Hippy Shake. researchers for a variety of projects, including - Enhancement of web access to our archives continues. Over University of Technology, Australian Museum, State Library 900 images from the archive of commercial photographer PhD and Masters candidates used the archives for their theses of Queensland, National Museum of Australia, Queensland Mark Campbell, a film production researcher for Fox Studios, David Mist taken for his books Sydney and Made in Australia on Japanese applied arts collections in Australia 1879-1945, Museum, ACMI, 2005-2008. investigated examples of 1970s American and Canadian rustic were catalogued and digitised, as were photographs from the Australian textile design 1930s-40s and the role of museums Different Sights. NSW Migration Heritage Centre initiated dress as costumes for the filmWolverine . Brian Nickless, set Rousel Studios (signwriting), Speedo, RJ Lucas (cinema), and in health education in the twentieth century. regional thematic heritage - study of places, collections and and costume designer, researched everyday clothing, interiors Standfield (mousetrap) archives. associated memories. With School of Humanities, University and furnishings from the period 1988 to 1991 for the Ensemble The Museum’s holdings of company archives were in demand of New England, Armidale, NSW. Three way funding split Theatre’s Burnt Piano. with the Wunderlich archive used by a contemporary pressed between Migration Heritage Centre, University and Heritage Lisa Stonham, production designer from Smoking Gun ceiling maker, the Speedo archive used for the centenary Branch (Department of Planning NSW). Productions, investigated childbirth, domestic activities history of the company, the Studio Anna and Martin Boyd The NSW Migration Heritage Centre has commissioned a and costume in 1902 rural Australia for the filmHome . Pottery archives used for research into production of souvenir migration and settlement history of the Fairfield City Council Nina Edwards, the costume designer and buyer for the film wares in Australia and the Liebentritt archive used for a area in partnership with the Fairfield City Museum and Gallery in Accidents Happen, researched wedding dresses and everyday heritage assessment of the pottery’s Bankstown site. Western Sydney as the first stage of a regional thematic study of clothing of 1982 Connecticut. Other archives were accessed for the writing of an Australian heritage collections held by the Museum and Gallery. The project Regional users of the Research Library included staff from Dictionary of Biography entry on the actress Enid Lorimer, was initiated by the Migration Heritage Centre and funding is the Parramatta Heritage Centre researching life in Australia’s the making of a film on fashion and beauty in Australia and split between the Centre and the Council. With the Centre for convict female factories for the exhibition Women Transported. the curating of an exhibition at the Maitland Art Gallery on the Australian Public History, University of Technology Sydney. Jason King, the owner of the Bells Milk Bar and Museum building’s former use as a technical college and our branch The NSW Migration Heritage Centre is commissioning a in Broken Hill, requested images of 1940s and 1950s milk museum (1890-1955). history of Chinese settlement in the Tweed River Council area bars. David Senior from the Coffs Harbour Regional Museum The Lawrence Hargrave archive was used for research into for 2007/08 in partnership with the Tweed River Regional investigated the construction of Taiko drums. Museum and researched by the Australian Chinese Historical the New Guinea ethnographic collections of the 1875 Chevert Society. With the National Institute for Asia and the Pacific, The Museum’s archives are a major knowledge resource Expedition. The indexing of the Lawrence Hargrave journals is ANU, and Sydney University. used by Museum staff for reference and research, and by nearing completion.

30 31 AFFIRM THE POWERHOUSE AS SYDNEY’S GREAT MUSEUM, In addition to providing visitors with access to objects in the POSITIONING CELEBRATING PEOPLE’S CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION Museum’s collection not normally on exhibition, and the ACROSS TIME unique insight into how the Powerhouse stores its collection, the PDC also showcases the Museum’s best practice in collection care. In October 2007, the PDC began a special project to document the Australian AIDS Memorial Quilt for storage at the site. l THE MUSEUM RE-ENGAGES SYDNEY AND NSW The project is led by a team of Powerhouse staff and a team AUDIENCES WITH A REFRESHED BRAND of dedicated volunteers from both the Discovery Centre and the Sydney Quilt Project. The group is working to document l THE MUSEUM BUILDS A NEW AUDIENCE IN WESTERN the contents of the more than 120 quilt panels, each of which SYDNEY THROUGH ITS COLLECTION ACCESS FACILITY AT includes six to eight individual quilts. It is anticipated that the CASTLE HILL Quilt panels will eventually be exhibited at the PDC. l THE MUSEUM ENGAGES SUPPORT FOR ITS COLLECTION During the year, the Discovery Centre staged a number AND PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES of special events to mark New South Wales celebrations. These included an illustrated lecture, From Convict Farm to POWERHOUSE DISCOVERY CENTRE: International Fruit Bowl, presented by University of Western COLLECTION STORES AT CASTLE HILL Sydney Associate Professor of History, Dr Carol Liston, as part During its first full year of operations, the Powerhouse of History Week 2007; a series of hosted tours followed by Discovery Centre (PDC) established a strong public presence morning tea for Seniors Week and Volunteers Week; and a hip in Western Sydney and provided increased access to the hop workshop as part of Youth Week in April 2008. Museum’s collection through a range of innovative public programs. The Centre has become an active member of the local Hills Shire community, staging a range of events during the year Following its opening in March 2007 the Centre is building including a satellite live knit-in as part of the 702 ABC Radio recognition with audiences in the region and beyond. It Sydney’s annual Knit In to support the charity, Wrapped with attracted 13,704 visitors throughout the year. Schools and Love. group visitations have consistently increased, with school holiday programs adding quarterly peaks to attendances. The Centre participated in the annual Baulkham Hills Orange Blossom Festival by hosting a series of prop-making Of the visitors to the PDC, 87.2% were Sydney residents. 48.4% workshops for community members participating in the 2007 were from Western Sydney suburbs and nearly 24% of these Orange Blossom Parade and also, in partnership with the Hills were from the PDC local areas of Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, District Historical Society, mounted an object display at Castle Annangrove and Kellyville. Towers Shopping Centre celebrating the history of the Hills Great to have local access instead of going into town to see district. things Maureen, Castle Hill During the past year the volunteer team at the Discovery Open Days, held on the second Saturday of each month, Centre has contributed over 6,800 hours of voluntary service provided visitors with the opportunity to enjoy programs and consistently receive extremely positive feedback from both themed around the Museum’s collecting fields. Highlights visitors and Museum staff on the invaluable role that they play included - in increasing public access to the treasures in the Powerhouse Aviation, with special guest, legendary aviator, Nancy-Bird Collection. Walton AO OBE, It is frustrating for working people that you are not open on Collection Care, which drew over 500 visitors to learn about more weekends. More storage areas on the site should be caring for the Museum collection and their personal treasures, open to the public John, Epping Dolls and Toys which included a display of over 200 rare dolls and toys courtesy of the NSW Doll Collectors Club, and REGIONAL OUTREACH Famous Women in the Collection for the Discovery Centre’s The Museum’s highly successful Regional Services and first anniversary Open Day which coincided with and marked Movable Heritage NSW programs are delivered to both make International Women’s Day. available the scholarship, knowledge and collection of the The Discovery Centre’s weekday group visit program has had Museum to the people of NSW and to assist organisations and a very successful first year, attracting healthy bookings from individuals across the State to develop their skills in terms of both seniors and school groups. The Centre has attracted identifying, preserving, documenting and displaying the State’s groups from as far afield as Parkes and Goulburn in the west, movable heritage. and from Bowral in the Southern Highlands to Toukley on the Over 80,000 people were engaged by exhibitions, workshops, Central Coast. site visits and programs in regional NSW. 74,688 visitors went Each school holidays the PDC stages a range of workshops, to three travelling exhibitions at eight locations. This number tours and other holiday programs themed around collection is down 23% from 96,909 in 2006-07, where over 90,000 visited objects on display, catering to families in the greater Western the Works Wonders exhibition at Orange and Port Macquarie. Sydney area. 103 programs engaged 6,035 participants. In 2006-07 116 programs engaged 6,532. Launched in April 2008, the Centre’s tailored primary school visit programs have been an outstanding success. Over 1,000 69 regional NSW and Western Sydney organisations were primary students took part in the programs in the first two engaged via exhibitions and other services, 42 via training months. programs and 9 via internships in 2007-08. See the map of NSW on page 13 for the spread of our services across the State.

32 33 Tour of the vehicle collection at Powerhouse Discovery Centre Achieving better documentation for the Powerhouse Museum CASE STUDY CASE STUDY collection was a major outcome of the program during COLLECTION CARE OPEN DAY the year. The Coffs Harbour Regional Museum provided HAWKESBURY REGIONAL MUSEUM information from its Smith Archive, regarding the history The PDC held a Collection Care and Preservation day as a COLLECTIONS PROJECT of a local engineering firm which is associated with objects way of profiling the ‘behind-the-scenes’ work of Museum in the Powerhouse collection; and following a visit to the The Museum’s Regional Services department undertook a Preservation staff with over 500 visitors participating. Powerhouse Discovery Centre, volunteers from the Gulgong seven-week collection movement project with Hawkesbury It provided advice on how to care for visitors’ treasured Museum provided information about a local family business Regional Museum, in which staff from Regional Services family heirlooms, including photographs, old letters and with links to one of the outstanding engineering models in the and Preservation provided advice and training to the staff documents, vintage textiles and needlework. Conservators Powerhouse collection. and volunteers involved in preparation of objects for the new were stationed at advice banks covering the areas of museum’s permanent exhibition. This additional documentation adds rich detail to the object textiles, metals, paper and mixed media and were kept files and demonstrates the substantial connections between With the completion of the construction of the Hawkesbury busy with a constant stream of visitors eager to make use the Powerhouse collection and the community and regional Regional Museum in early 2008 the challenge for the staff of their skills. collections across NSW. It also represents a very tangible and volunteers was to move the collection of the local Following frequent requests from members of the public, a outcome and the achievement of one of the major aims of the Historical Society into the new building with the deadline of textiles conservator offered professional advice on how to Movable Heritage NSW program – the better documentation of the opening scheduled for May. preserve and store wedding dresses and christening gowns the movable heritage collections across the State. The collection had been managed by the volunteers in the and there was an illustrated lecture on Starting Your Own Regional Services and Preservation staff have been working historic Howes House for approximately 40 years, and the Scrapbook or Family Archive. on the Costume Register, which will be launched at the Behind process was made more difficult by an outbreak of mould A highlight of the day was the opportunity for visitors to the Seams costume seminar the Museum will host. This is that had the potential to damage the collection objects gain an insight into how the Museum documents and Demonstration of Standfield mousetrap making machine, Powerhouse an ongoing project, similar to the National Quilt Register. and the health of those working with it. Powerhouse preserves objects by visiting the Discovery Centre’s Discovery Centre (photo by Natalie Matar) The museum and arts community, and private collectors, are staff assisted with the development of a plan to guide the Collection Lab. Visitors were able to observe and talk to a invited to document and photograph their most significant collection project and ongoing advice on safe handing The Movable Heritage Fellowship 2008 was awarded to Museum conservator who was working on the preservation colonial and well provenanced costumes for a database. The practices for the collection including the movement, Rebecca Evans, a Fine Arts/History student at the University of an engine model, and the team of Discovery Centre project will be trialled in the next year. conservation, cleaning and registration of objects and their of Wollongong, working on a project for the Tongarra Museum volunteers working on the documentation and preservation installation into the permanent exhibition. documenting the costume collection. The Powerhouse’s many working specialists in the diverse of a selection of quilt panels from the Australian AIDS museum areas of conservation, storage, curatorial and The project commenced in April 2008 with an object Memorial Quilt. A display of engineering models from the collection featuring recordkeeping are only too generously willing to share handling and cleaning workshop. A Powerhouse staff steam engines on wheels, stationary engines, marine engines, Due to the unprecedented demand and interest in this day their years of knowledge. My Internship has … extensively member continued to attend one day per week to supervise an early threshing machine and cutaway models to show it is now proposed to be an annual event. enhanced my knowledge base…Lea, intern from Western the volunteers working on the project, ensuring the how steam boilers work, was held in Taralga at the annual Plains Cultural Centre, Dubbo exhibition could be installed on time for the opening. Southern Tablelands Vintage Farm Machinery Heritage Rally. The centrepiece of the exhibition was a restored flood boat At the Hunter Valley Steamfest the display of a selection of which had been stored by the Powerhouse for some time model steam engines from the Powerhouse Collection was while the construction of the Museum progressed. At the complemented this year with a series of talks by staff; on the opening on 18 May, officiated by the Governor of NSW, collection; how to care for heritage items; on the management Professor Marie Bashir, the Mayor, Councillor Bassett, Highlights of the year’s Regional Services program include – of the Powerhouse steam heritage collection; and on the acknowledged the critical role of the Powerhouse in The Collections project with Hawkesbury Regional Museum locomotive 3265 restoration project. A highlight was an assisting the council staff to achieve outstanding results. whereby assistance was provided with the move of the audio visual showing images from the Clyde Engineering collection from Howes House to the new regional museum. photographic collection and its online launch by the Mayor of (See Case Study page 35) Maitland, Cr Peter Blackmore. The Clyde collection is a unique Over one hundred people, approximately half professional photographic record of the industrial heritage of NSW and it is museum officers and half volunteers, from across NSW now accessible to the public. gathered to share information and training at the Powerhouse Training and assistance provided included - Hunter Valley Steamfest (photo by Geoff Barker) Discovery Centre for a seminar titled Local collections; Global audiences. Designed for those who work with collections, the A workshop was held on costume collections for the Goulburn program included practical demonstrations, tours and talks Museum Network. The focus was on how to identify and date showcasing a number of current collection projects underway historical garments and handle, store and display garments to at the Museum and other collecting institutions in NSW with a minimise damage. focus on the potential of the web providing access to collections. Advice was given on the care and storage of a poster collection The Collections and the Web: Audiences, Content and at the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre. Technologies seminar at the Parramatta Heritage Centre A number of consultations were held with volunteers from the was produced in partnership with the Collections Australia Nepean Historical Society both at the Powerhouse Discovery Network and Parramatta City Council. Centre and at the Museum to provide advice on security and The collaborative Regional Exhibition Greening the Silver city: collection display. The volunteers accepted a donation of some seeds of bush regeneration, was developed in conjunction with road cases for use in their museum. Broken Hill city council (See Case Study page 36). A number of road cases were also donated to the Parramatta Regional Internship program involved 10 staff and volunteers Heritage Centre for use with their travelling exhibition Women from Hawkesbury Regional Museum, Goulburn Regional Transported – Life in Australia’s Convict Female Factories. Art Gallery, Western Plains Cultural Centre, Coffs Harbour This exhibition received substantial support from Powerhouse Gallery and Museum, Albury Library Museum, Bells Milk staff, a number of significant collection loans for inclusion in Bar Museum, Broken Hill, Orange City Council, Tamworth the exhibition and advice on the setting up and coordination of Museum, Windsor Historical Society and Tongarra Museum. the regional tour.

34 3535 CASE STUDY EXHIBITIONS OFF SITE COLLECTION LOANS migrating to Australia and settling in NSW. The MHC website now showcases over 15 community history publications and 20 Four travelling exhibitions went to eight regional NSW, one 131 Powerhouse Museum collection objects were formally GREENING THE SILVER CITY: exhibitions. The site attracted 190,762 users, down 30% from Western Sydney and four interstate destinations. lent under outgoing loan agreements to 30 borrowers. 251,388 in 2006-07. SEEDS OF BUSH REGENERATION Objects were lent to a range of local, regional, national and The Museum‘s long term installation, KIDS, continued at international institutions. For a list of Powerhouse collection A new MHC, Griffith Italian Museum and Griffith City Council This regional travelling exhibition was developed by the the Westmead Children’s Hospital. The Joy of Discovery 2 loans to institutions in Sydney, regional NSW, interstate and book Fruits Of Our Labour -The History Of Griffith’s Italian Museum with Broken Hill Council, the Geo Centre and a local concluded at the Randwick Children’s Hospital on 30 April overseas, see Appendix 28. Community by historian Dr Jennifer Cornwall researched how community organisation, the Barrier Field Naturalists Club. 2008 after nearly seven years. Italian farmers, irrigators and viticulturalists helped, along As part of our ongoing commitment to Regional NSW object The exhibition illustrates changes in attitudes to the natural with other community groups, transform the Griffith region loans are in place with five regional institutions: Albury environment through the story of the Broken Hill bush from a largely treeless plain to the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Library Museum, Newcastle Regional Museum, Tumbarumba regeneration scheme in the 1930s. The scheme was ahead 70,000 Area. The book was launched by the Minister for Planning, Historical Society Museum, Wagga Wagga Art Gallery and of its time and an innovative collaboration between the 60,000 Minister for Redfern Waterloo and Minister for the Arts, the Shear Outback, Hay. Three granite columns from the Albury community, council and the mining companies to address Hon Frank Sartor MP, at the Griffith Italian Museum. drifting sands, dust storms and soil erosion plaguing not only 50,000 area were processed as a loan to the Albury City Council as part of the long term display on the local environment and to Broken Hill but many other country towns. 40,000 The book was designed and printed by the MHC to assist be in place for the opening of the new Library/Museum facility. Greening the Silver City highlights awareness of land 30,000 the Griffith Italian Museum and Highly Commended in the Powerhouse collection objects were also displayed by ‘Community Group’ category for the ‘Interpretation and care and bush regeneration, works with institutions and 20,000 communities in developing local content which is included in Powerhouse staff at the Southern Tablelands Vintage Farm Presentation Award’ at the National Trust Heritage Awards. 10,000 Machinery Heritage Rally at Taralga, and Steamfest 2008. the exhibition and focuses on skills development of museum, Half A World Away - Postwar Migration To The Orange District The Museum also displayed objects to support the Castle gallery, library and volunteer staff. 0 1948-1965, written by Orange-based historian Elisabeth Towers History in the Hills display during the Castle Hill Edwards in partnership with Orange City Council and MHC, With this exhibition the Museum is contributing to raising Orange Blossom Festival and also Integral Energy’s 21C JUL OCT SEP JAN FEB DEC JUN APR NOV AUG MAY

MAR was also Highly Commended in the ‘Community Group’ awareness of climate change and highlighting local solutions Energy Conference. and innovations to the problems of land care. category for the ‘Interpretation and Presentation Award’ at the Other examples of the loans program include the loan of the National Trust Awards. Some of the key outcomes of the travelling collaborative 2007-08 2006-07 Thomas Hope settee to the Cooper-Hewitt National Design exhibition program are that it enables regional audiences to Museum in New York for display in the Piranesi as designer From All Four Corners was a Wagga Wagga City Council engage with their own history, sense of place and innovative OFF SITE EXHIBITIONS VISITORS exhibition. The settee was also displayed at the second public program of 24 events which featured two major MHC environmental practice. It also gives regional staff and Visitors to our off site exhibitions and installations, as well venue for the exhibition, the Teylers Museum in Haarlem, and Powerhouse Museum Regional Services partnership volunteers access to interpretative skills and information as Locomotive 3830 steam trips, numbered 458,206, which The Netherlands. A batik by Emily Kame Kngwarreye was exhibitions - From All Four Corners: Stories Of Migration To such as workshops in paper conservation, image scanning, was up 14% on 2006-07 (402,507). lent to the National Museum of Australia for display in its Wagga Wagga curated by the Museum of the Riverina and From and exhibition development. (For five year trend see page 11). Utopia: the Genius of Emily Kame Kngwarreye exhibition Here They Came: Post-War Migration Of Glass Professionals Since opening in Broken Hill in August 2007 the exhibition held in Osaka and Tokyo, Japan. The exhibition will also be To Wagga Wagga curated by the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery with has been at Orange Regional Library, Museum of the shown in Canberra on return to Australia. a substantial loan from the Powerhouse Museum’s art glass Exhibitions and installations off site during the period were - Riverina and Mount Tomah Botanic Garden. It has achieved collection. The project was a winner in both the ‘Projects, Greening the Silver City: seeds of bush regeneration NSW MIGRATION HERITAGE CENTRE significant visitation of 61,495 people. Programs and Partnerships’ and ‘People’s Choice’ categories of Broken Hill Geocentre; Orange City Library; Museum of the The NSW Migration Heritage Centre (MHC) functions as the Local Government Cultural Awards 2008. The exhibition will continue to travel to Goulburn, Singleton Riverina, Wagga Wagga; Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens; an independent unit within the Powerhouse Museum and and Lismore Libraries, Port of Yamba Historical Society and Goulburn Library A major Illawarra Migration Heritage Project Inc. heritage is supported by the Community Relations Commission for then to the Powerhouse Museum. Winning Sky Photos 2007 study to identify migration heritage places in Wollongong was a Multicultural NSW. The MHC supports communities and CSIRO Parkes Observatory; Canberra Deep Space researched with support from the MHC, Heritage Branch, government, educational and cultural organisations to identify, Communication Complex; Museum of the Riverina, Wagga Department of Planning (NSW) and Wollongong City Council. record, preserve and interpret the heritage of migration in Wagga; Scienceworks, Melbourne; Sir Thomas Brisbane The project investigated the impact of post-Second World War New South Wales. Planetarium, Brisbane. migration on the development of the City of Wollongong. Works wonders: stories about home remedies The Centre manages partnership programs to record the A new MHC and Powerhouse Museum Regional Services Lady Denman Heritage Centre, Huskisson; Campbelltown history and heritage legacy of migrant communities in project commenced with the Port Kembla Macedonian Library accordance with the State Plan under ‘Rights, Respect and Welfare Association Inc entitled Macedonian Aprons: Hidden The Great Wall of China: dynasties, dragons and warriors Responsibility’ and the NSW Government 2007 election 20 Treasures. This is recording traditional aprons often worn Melbourne Museum commitments in A New Direction For Citizenship. While some by women in their village to the moment they migrated Long term off site installations projects are developed with Powerhouse Museum Regional 15 to Australia 30 to 40 years ago, now only to be seen in KIDS (Kids Interactive Display System) Services, many others are developed with the Centre’s Wollongong on special occasions. 10 New Children’s Hospital, Westmead network of partners, in particular, Local Government bodies The Joy of Discovery 2 and Sydney metropolitan and rural and regional museums. A web exhibition and souvenir booklet were produced by the Randwick Children’s Hospital MHC entitled Wing Hing Long & Co: Chinese-Australian Rural 5 A Panel of Advisors provides strategic direction to the MHC’s Steam locomotive 3830 General Store 1881-1998 to support the volunteer managed activities, fosters the principles of access and equity and Bankstown and return; Southern Highlands; Ultimo Science Wing Hing Long & Co Museum and promote regional tourism. 0 keeps the MHC informed of the needs and aspirations of Festival display; Blue Mountains. communities across NSW. The Museum’s Board of Trustees is Packing To Leave: Saris, Suits And Spices - From South Asia To (For details on the exhibitions, locations and dates see represented on the Panel by Mr Anthony Sukari as its Chair. Its Sydney was a highly successful online exhibition produced by the Appendix 3) members also comprise Dr Stepan Kerkyasharian AM, Chair, MHC in partnership with the SoundHouse VectorLab. It features 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Community Relations Commission; Ms Zita Antonios; Ms 12 mini-documentaries interviewing ageing former South Asian Catherine Chung, Mr John Dal Broi, Mr Pawan Luthra and Ms migrants and recording their family heritage collections. Kylie Winkworth. NUMBER OF EXHIBITIONS OFF SITE Did You Know?, an audio-visual Australian migration history The MHC’s exhibitions and publications record the history timeline curated and produced by the MHC, was screened at The off site exhibition program has been streamlined in line and heritage legacy of new and more established migrant the Sydney Royal Easter Show and at the Australian Museum with the Strategic Plan and available resources communities including recording people’s memories of for World Youth Day.

36 37 CASE STUDY The volunteer-run Australian Lebanese Historical Society Inc, ACTION PLAN FOR WOMEN CASE STUDY in partnership with the MHC and Heritage Branch, Department The Museum supports the whole-of-Government approach BELONGINGS: POST-WW2 MIGRATION of Planning NSW, researched a thematic history of Lebanese TIMOR-LESTE INTERNS in meeting the broad policy outcomes of the Government’s settlement in NSW. Written by historians Paul Convy and Dr MEMORIES & JOURNEYS Action Plan for Women. It is recognised that all areas of NSW The Museum hosted the internship of Rogerio Martins and Anne Monsour, the project drew upon historical research from Government have a role in improving the economic and social Daniel Sera, from the Timor-Leste (East Timorese) Ministry a recent State Records Authority NSW project, in partnership Belongings is a NSW Migration Heritage Centre online participation of women by integrating the needs and concerns of Education and Culture. Part of the team establishing with the Society, tracing the history of Lebanese communities exhibition recording and documenting the memories and of women as part of normal business. the Timor-Leste National Museum, Rogerio and Daniel collections of former migrants across New South Wales. in the State back to 1865. were in Australia on an AusAID Australian Leadership For more information about the NSW Migration Heritage There are no specific commitments in the plan which refer Award Fellowship, designed to foster partnerships across Today, four out of every ten people in New South Wales Centre visit the website www.migrationheritage.nsw.gov.au to the Powerhouse Museum. The objectives of the Action the Asia-Pacific region and support museum development are either migrants, or the children of migrants. Most Plan of particular relevance to the Museum are to promote a as a critical part of nation building. This was part of a would have arrived in the decades immediately after AUDIENCE DIVERSITY workplace which is equitable, safe and responsive to women’s collaboration with the Australian Museum, Artlab and the needs; to promote the position of women in society; to the Second World War when the Australian Government The Museum’s Ethnic Affairs Priorities Statement (EAPS) is: Museum of Victoria. promote access to and successful outcomes for women in the actively pursued a policy of ‘populate or perish’. Many of The Museum recognises and values the cultural diversity of education and training system; and to improve the health and The interns spent three weeks at the Powerhouse. The first these former migrants are now aged and frail and there is the people of Australia and, in all of its operations, it aims concern their memories and personal keepsakes will be quality of life of women. week was spent with at the SoundHouse/ VectorLab learning to take account of and reflect this cultural diversity so that digital story telling techniques with each intern producing a lost. Belongings helps save these important family histories people from ethnic communities are interested in supporting The Museum fulfils these objectives in the following ways: and objects. digital story about their country. The remaining two weeks and using the Museum. - implementing EEO policies and practices, OH&S policies and were spent learning conservation techniques, including how Belongings tells the stories of former migrants who arrived Following are examples of the Museum’s activities which procedures and flexible working arrangements; to stabilise corrosive metals, how to bend acrylic to make in Australia between 1945 and 1974, in their own words. It is deliver outcomes in the three Key Result Areas (KRAs) of 1) - offering a mentorship scheme to female staff to assist them hat supports and how to monitor and control pests. to develop their careers; an informal community history about personal lives based Social justice, 2) Community harmony, and 3) Economic and The Museum donated the travelling exhibition cases from - asking gender questions in all surveys to ensure that on a heritage framework. cultural opportunities. All of the Museum’s cultural diversity the Powerhouse travelling exhibition Works Wonders for use women’s needs are being met by Museum exhibitions, services promote community harmony as each encourages an by the planned Timor-Leste National Museum. The Museum programs and services; Participants’ memories are triggered by their special understanding and appreciation of different cultures. Each of also framed four photos of Australian soldiers and East - presenting exhibitions and programs which are of particular mementos and photographs. Some items are treasured the Museum’s ethnic affairs initiatives, below, indicates which Timorese who fought alongside them in East Timor during interest to women and which promote women’s contributions objects brought from the ‘old country’; others are souvenirs of the three KRAs are served (in brackets, after the initiative). the Second World War. The photos will be installed in the to society such as ‘…never done’: women’s work in the home; of the journey out; or keepsakes from their first home or Outcomes in 2007-08 Dare war memorial in Timor-Leste after its redevelopment. job. All help us understand how migration changed their - publications such as Women with wings: portraits of 1. Exhibitions including Improving Life: the design of Swedish Australian women pilots and In her view: the photographs of lives and, through the cultures and traditions they brought Innovations; Our new home (Meie uus Kodu): Estonian with them, the lives of Australians forever. Hedda Morrison in China & Sarawak 1933-67 and publishing Australian stories; Cinema India: the art of Bollywood; and, new publications authored or edited by women including Smart Shaanxi Province Folk Art Display (2) Over 100 Belongings oral histories are now live and works: design and the handmade, Building a Masterpiece: the 2. Activities and projects of the NSW Migration Heritage Centre Sydney Opera House and The Great Wall of China. can be accessed through the website and more will be (1, 2, 3) added. The sharing of these personal experiences and 3. Public and education programs which promote the value community collections will enable mementos to be passed of cultural diversity including a range of programs linked to down within families with their stories and meanings Our new home, Cinema India and Shaanxi Province Folk Art understood. Belongings also provides historians and the Display (1, 2, 3) Artist Vijaygiri Gauswami drew with coloured powder during Cinema India public program broader community with an understanding of the everyday 4. Availability of Powerhouse publications relating to a range difficulties, challenges and rewards of migration and of culturally diverse subjects from exhibitions and programs settlement that in the past may have been overlooked. and the Museum’s collection (1, 2, 3) 5. Acquisition of objects which reflect Australia’s cultural The website also provides an historical context for the diversity and promote the creativity of all cultures (1, 2, 3) post-war migration wave and advice on recording personal 6. Promotion of Museum activities which represent and histories, caring for photographs, documents, costumes, promote Australia’s cultural diversity, including on the textiles and memorabilia, with a link to further resources. Museum’s website (2, 3) This will assist communities to preserve and document their 7. Museum surveys continue to seek information about own migration and settlement stories. www.belongings. cultural background of visitors to increase participation from a com.au variety of cultural backgrounds (1, 2, 3) Strategies for 2008-09 1. Continuing activities and projects of the NSW Migration Heritage Centre (1, 2, 3) 2. Public and education programs which promote the value of cultural diversity (1, 2, 3) 3. Continued availability of Powerhouse publications relating to a range of culturally diverse subjects from previous exhibitions and programs and the Museum’s collection (1, 2, 3) 4. Acquisition of objects which reflect Australia’s cultural diversity and promote the creativity of all cultures (1, 2, 3) 5. Promotion of Museum activities which represent and promote Australia’s cultural diversity, including on the Museum’s website (2, 3) 6. Museum surveys continue to seek information about cultural background of visitors to increase participation from a variety of cultural backgrounds (1, 2, 3)

38 39 MUSEUM MEMBERS DISABILITY PLAN SPONSORS AND PARTNERS Members’ visitation to the Museum has significantly increased It is a priority for the Museum to provide excellent access, The 2007-08 financial year saw continued support for the since last year, with 51,067 visits recorded (up 23% on 41,395 services and opportunities for people with disabilities in Museum and its activities through cash sponsorship, in-kind in 2006-07). The Diana: A Celebration exhibition was well accordance with the Museum’s Disability Plan. These services sponsorship and corporate memberships. received by members and member attendance at the Museum are referenced in the Museum’s Guide, which is available free reached its peak during the period of this exhibition. to all visitors, and on the Museum’s website. Members Lounge visitation has also increased since last year At the Powerhouse Museum, services for people with disabilities $2,500,000 with 20,314 visits this year (up 151% on 17,620 in 2006-07). The include - special booked tours tailored to each particular Lounge continues to provide Members and their guests with group; provision of designated parking; minimum charges and $2,000,000 a space to meet, relax and take tea while children enjoy the numbers waived on packages for students with disabilities, games and toys provided in the dedicated play area. free entry for carers accompanying visitors with disabilities and $1,500,000 theatres equipped with an induction loop for visitors who use The past twelve months has seen the Members Department hearing aids. Wheelchairs can be borrowed at no charge from $1,000,000 Yellowbelly Fish by Zona Wilkinson, Powerhouse Museum collection, focus on streamlining the programs and services it offers to the cloaking desk in the main entrance foyer. Toilets designed acquired 2008 (photo by Nitsa Yioupros) the public. The program continued to offer popular behind- for disabled access are provided in each of the toilet blocks. $500,000 the-scenes tours both at the Powerhouse and Powerhouse The SoundHouse™ offers a bookable music service tailored for INDIGENOUS CULTURE Discovery Centre. Members also enjoyed children’s craft people with a disability through its Special Access Kit. activities and birthday parties, which proved to be very $0 The July Open Day at the Powerhouse Discovery Centre was effective new recruitment events. My hearing and vision impaired (and mobility impaired) 88 themed around Indigenous culture to celebrate NAIDOC Week year old mother wanted to see the Diana exhibition. I rang 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 with a range of activities including a Welcome to Country by The program also provided events to cater to target audience to seek a disabled car park. Your staff were exceptionally local Dharug Elder Edna Watson to start the day’s program. groups such as teenagers. To reach this audience; in efficient and friendly. Exceptional service and it made what collaboration with the SoundHouse/ VectorLab, Members were SPONSORSHIP INCOME A didgeridoo performance by Adam Hill took visitors on a could have been a very difficult visit with a senior citizen a offered Media MashUP school holiday workshops. journey exploring Indigenous stories and song. A children’s very pleasant visit. Sean, Pyrmont Cash sponsorship was down 49% and in kind support down 21% on 2006-07, however the previous year’s total had painting workshop with western Sydney based Indigenous There have been some changes to the program of Member Sydney Observatory provides wheelchair access to a telescope included a major ($500,000) cash input, and substantial in artists Jake Soewardie and Brian Bonney produced nesting benefits during the year. Members are now offered discounted in the grounds and the 3-D Space Theatre can be organised kind support, for The Great Wall of China exhibition. boxes for the local fauna using contemporary Indigenous rates to all Museum vents in lieu of a dedicated Members to accommodate wheelchairs. At the Powerhouse Discovery designs. A shell work demonstration by Esme Timbery, a event program. Centre all stores, including the Display Store, are accessible IN KIND CASH Bidjigal woman from La Perouse, showcased her work which to visitors with a disability, except upstairs in one building. 35,000 the Museum holds several examples of in the collection. Disabled toilet facilities are located in the Display Store. There is dedicated disabled parking near the entrance to the Display The new Indigenous culture gallery at the Powerhouse opened 30,000 in March 2008 with Yinalung yenu: women’s journey. Store, which is available by prior arrangement. Museum staff and volunteers also give talks off site to those who are unable 25,000 The exhibition features the stories of six prominent Indigenous to come to the Museum. Australian women: doctors and twin sisters Dr Marlene Kong $80,000 and Dr Marilyn Clarke; artist, designer and businesswoman 20,000 POWERHOUSE FOUNDATION $60,000 Bronwyn Bancroft; lawyer and university professor Larissa In 2007-2008 the Powerhouse Foundation raised a total Behrendt; and respected elders Aunty Beryl Carmichael and 15,000 of $172,421 (against a target of $200,000) to support the $40,000 Aunty Sue Blacklock. These are complemented by personal acquisition of objects for and preservation of objects in objects chosen for display by the women themselves. 10,000 the Powerhouse Museum collection. $20,000 Through objects, photographs and personal interviews, 5,000 The third Foundation Annual Appeal was launched in Yinalung yenu reveals the many roles Indigenous women September with a cocktail function in the grand foyer of $0 have played in Australian society from traditional times to the the Museum, where the first objects acquired with funds present. It aims to redress the neglect of women in the written raised by the Foundation were unveiled: the ‘Linenfold’ records of Indigenous anthropology and history. 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 sideboard by Adelaide-based furniture designer Khai Five themes were identified that link the roles of women in Liew; and the plate used to print the certificates awarded 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 traditional and contemporary Indigenous society - Family at the 1879 Sydney International exhibition. MEMBERS AND MEMBERSHIPS AT 30 JUNE and health, Food, Teaching and community, Lore/law, and A number of fundraising events were conducted by the CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP INCOME Resource management. At 30 June 2008 there were 6,449 memberships representing Foundation throughout the year, including a journey on This history is interpreted through a display of beautiful crafts 18,852 members* (down 3% on the 6,625 memberships the Museum’s historic 3830 steam locomotive, a series of Corporate Membership revenue was up by 285% on the from the Powerhouse collection, including textiles, posters, representing 19,485 members at 30 June 2007). lunches hosted by the President of the Board of Trustees previous year due to the negotiation of some increased and ceramics and basketwork, each of which reveal the skill and *This does not include 571 schools, representing 148,409 of the Museum, featuring guest speakers John O’Neill multi year memberships. artistry of Indigenous women. students, which are identified as disadvantaged schools AO, Peter Farrell AM, Mark Bouris, Dick Smith AO and under the Priority School Funding Program and given free Peter FitzSimons, and a Brought to Light lunch held in th Just visited the temp exhibition on the 4 floor (Yinalung membership. association with the Diana: A Celebration exhibition. Yenu: women’s journey) – Awesome – such an education and powerful – keep it there… Jane, Kent, UK MEMBERSHIPS MEMBERS The Foundation’s program is supported by the Powerhouse Foundation Ambassadors: Mr Jack Ritch, Chairman, Mrs Just wanted to commend you on an excellent membership Angela Belgiorno-Zegna, Mr David Goodsall, Mr Robert Ho experience. We have recently become members and for the OAM, Mr Warren Lee, Mrs Joanne Ritchie, Mr Yosi Tal, Mr first time today visited the members lounge. We are never Robyn Williams AM, and Trustees Dr Nicholas Pappas, Ms disappointed when we visit the PHM and the memberships, Margaret Seale and Ms Judith Wheeldon AM. service and enjoyment for the whole family is next to none. Keep up the good work. Zakeyie, Drummoyne

40 41 A highlight for the year included Sydney Design 07, the 11th MARKETING AND PROMOTION AWARDS TO THE MUSEUM International Design Festival which attracted significant Marketing and public relations campaigns primarily focused MUSE Award - The Powerhouse Museum was awarded Gold, sponsorship. The most noteworthy of these partnerships on seven new exhibitions, a Sydney-wide festival, two the top award in the Online Presence category, at the American was Home Beautiful, providing significant support and commemorative anniversaries and school holiday programs, Association of Museums’ prestigious 2008 Muse Awards for its contribution to the program through the Home Beautiful with the overall aim of visitation and building brand awareness innovative and user-friendly online collection database. The Product of the Year exhibition. Additional sponsors of Sydney for the three sites. Awards recognise outstanding achievement in international Design 07 included Bombay Sapphire, British Council, City of museum media. Sydney, Electrolux, Ericsson, Ferngrove Wines, Jaguar, Japan A nine-month marketing campaign was developed for the Foundation, JCDecaux, Landor Associates, Projekta, Semi- international travelling exhibition Diana: A Celebration Rail Heritage Volunteer Awards 2007, Rail Corporation of New South Permanent, 702 ABC Sydney, Sherman Galleries and The (including supporting displays Embroidering…the future Wales, Office of Rail Heritage - Lifetime Achievement to Powerhouse Sydney Morning Herald. and Australians meet Diana). Major campaigns also ran for Museum Locomotive Operations and Reconstruction Team. Sydney Design 07, Sydney Observatory’s 150th anniversary, and Diana: A Celebration received excellent media coverage Modernism and Australia: Documents on Art, Design & the holiday theatre productions, The Paper Bag Princess in through a number of strong partnerships. Sponsors included Architecture 1917-1967 was awarded 1st prize for the best art January and Pixel & friends…the colour show in April. New Idea, The Sun-Herald, Seven and 702 ABC Sydney. book by the Art Association of Australia and New Zealand. The Other campaigns were implemented for the international book, published in 2006 by The Miegunyah Press with major A number of new Corporate Members have joined the exhibition Silver: Paul de Lamerie from the Cahn Collection, support from the Powerhouse Museum, was the first of two Museum’s Corporate Membership program including - the Powerhouse-developed exhibitions Nuclear Matters, publications originating from an Australian Research Council Art Exhibitions Australia Yinalung yenu: women’s journey and the refurbished Space grant, received by the editors Powerhouse curator, Ann Stephen, Ibis World Square gallery and the new Zero Gravity Space Lab interactive. Special Andrew McNamara and Philip Goad. Jazzright Production Services events included the opening of the new Volunteers Centre, KVB Kunlun Museums Australia Multimedia and Publication Design Awards Life Fellows 2007 L-R – Janet McDonald, John Yu, Nancy-Bird Walton, the Powerhouse Discovery Centre’s first birthday and the Sigma-Aldrich 2007 - Winner, Category: Website level A, Category for NSW George Soutter Observatory’s 150th anniversary. Sweet Art Migration Heritage Centre, Our Memories, Belongings and A number of high-profile government and media identities Places Online. The Museum had a number of long-term sponsorships renew officially opened exhibitions or launched anniversary events. their support during the year including - Nancy-Bird Walton AO, OBE - Nancy-Bird Walton has Energy Australia National Trust Heritage Awards 2007 - Highly They included former Premier Neville Wran, Linda Burney MP, Mincom - Life Fellows Dinner supported the Museum for over 20 years with the donation Commended in Cultural Heritage. Corporate/Government Frank Sartor MP, Verity Firth MP, the ABC’s Dr Robyn Williams Engineers Australia, Sydney Division - Engineering Excellence of material relating to her life and aviation career and has Category for Our Memories, Belongings and Places Online, NSW AM and The Sydney Morning Herald’s Dr Elizabeth Farrelly. exhibition assisted with Australian aviation history. Nancy has always Migration Heritage Centre. Sharp Australia - ongoing support for Museum exhibitions and acted as an unofficial ambassador for the Museum, provided Extensive media coverage for the three sites was achieved NSW Premier’s History Awards 2007 - Shortlisted for the Audio/ projects the voice-over for Further, faster, higher and participated in across print, broadcast and digital media in Australia and Visual History Prize for Our Memories, Belongings and Places JCDecaux - support for exhibition marketing campaigns the Discovery Centre’s recent aviation themed open day. overseas. Key stories across the year included - Online, NSW Migration Heritage Centre. Rural Press - support for marketing of regional programs and blanket television news coverage and a Sydney Morning Herald Dr John Yu AC - Dr Yu has been a valued supporter of the exhibitions Spectrum cover story for the Diana: A Celebration exhibition, SoundHouse VectorLab - Two participants in our after school Museum for some 25 years. As an honorary associate he has Bombay Sapphire - Sydney Design 07 profile pieces on Director Dawn Casey in the Sydney Morning youth music (songwriting) program Sound it out were recognised been generous with his knowledge of South East, Central Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour - accommodation Herald and AFR Boss magazine, in the Australian Children’s Music Foundation’s 2007 national and West Asian rugs and related textiles. Dr Yu served as a Thomson Playford - legal services live broadcasts in the Space gallery for Channel Nine’s Today song writing competition. Rosemarie Mitchell won 2nd place and member of the Board of Trustees from 1992 to 1996. Fairfax - support for exhibition marketing campaigns show, Maryanne Lawson was awarded 3rd place. Both young women are The Coin Room in the basement of the Harwood Building Silver exhibition features in major decorative arts and design Other significant initiatives included the restoration of the in year 9 at Sydney Secondary College, Balmain. was formally dedicated in July 2007 as the HP (Pat) Boland magazines, historic flagstaff at Sydney Observatory, made possible MUSEUM AWARDS Numismatic Room. Pat Boland (1921-2006) worked as the a profile of the Powerhouse Discovery Centre in the (Sydney) through the generous support of the Bruce and Joy Reid part-time curator of numismatics in the Museum from magazine, and Foundation. Powerhouse Museum Design Award, Australian Design Awards 1961-2006, and was made a Life Fellow in 1994 for his a live broadcast of 702 ABC Sydney’s Weekend program from The Award (inaugurated 2007) is for an Australian-designed product In partnership with the Museum, Renaissance Tours held a ongoing assistance to the Museum. Mr Boland’s children and Sydney Observatory for the 150th celebrations. that has potential to make a significant improvement to the quality successful Powerhouse Discovery Tour - Japan by Rail, a three grandchildren attended the event. of the environment, health or wellbeing and was chosen from twelve In addition, ABC TV’s Collectors program filmed stories on week tour led by Scott McGregor. products in the Museum’s selection made from finalists in the Powerhouse Wizard 2007 the Diana and Silver exhibitions and the museum’s music annual Australian Design Awards. The 2008 Award went to the SP1x For a full list of Museum supporters and Corporate Members, With the support of Wizard Home Loans, Dr Naomi McClure- and Marc Newson collections. A partnership developed with electronic earplug by Sensear and KWA Design. see page 95. Griffiths was honoured as thePowerhouse Wizard. Dr Ninemsn/Hotmail for Email Australia, a national public survey, Powerhouse Museum Selection, Australian Design Awards McClure-Griffiths spoke at the Powerhouse Discovery Centre resulted in broad media coverage. MUSEUM HONOURS Anniversary event and at the Festival of the Stars at Sydney Each year the Powerhouse makes a selection of outstanding Regular media interviews on topics of public interest were At the annual Life Fellows dinner, held at the Powerhouse on Observatory. products from the finalists in the Australian Design Awards. The also set up for curators with a range of television, radio, print, 8 November, the following awards were presented – criteria for selection include excellence in design, and innovative Distinguished Service Awards 2007 were presented to – online and specialist magazines in Australia and abroad, use of technologies to provide significant benefits to the users of the Life Fellows 2007 Staff division showcasing the Museum’s expertise and collecting interests. products. Each year the Powerhouse Museum exhibits finalists from Janet McDonald AO - Janet McDonald served as a Museum Dr Grace Cochrane – former Senior Curator of Decorative Arts Key media and promotional partnerships during 07-08 were the Australian Design Awards. (For the full list see Appendix 19). Trustee from 1995 to 2003. Janet supported the Corporate and Design developed with 702 ABC Sydney, Fairfax Media, New Idea, Development area through introducing prospective sponsors Rob Webb – former Facilities (Properties) Manager Powerhouse Museum Award for Innovation in Design Channel Seven and Ticketmaster. and donors with significant results. She was the first financial General Division Selected from designTECH exhibition. The Award recognises supporter of the Powerhouse Foundation and a significant Leslie Carlisle – assisted and advised the Museum over nearly The visual campaign work for the Museum’s Sydney Design 07, product innovation in areas such as new uses of materials, advocate for its creation. 40 years regarding numismatics by Boccalatte design, won an international Gold award from new construction processes and a new or improved design for Judith Rutherford – assisted curatorial staff in development Graphis, the International Journal of Visual Communication. an existing product and is sponsored by leading global design Dr George Soutter AM - Over the last 25 years Dr Soutter has and research of the Museum’s Asian decorative arts and company, Design Resource Australia. The 2007 award went to had a relationship with the Museum through a number of roles: design collection Rhys Sultana from Freeman Catholic College for his No-grip as president of the Museum’s inaugural affiliated society, the cup. The cup came to fruition when Rhys was motivated to assist Oriental Rug Society of NSW, as an honorary associate and as a a family friend with a disability. benefactor to the Museum’s collection and library.

42 43 NEW PEOPLE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, PERFORMANCE STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT TOOLS TO ENCOURAGE FLEXIBILITY, PEOPLE Over 2,600 hours of training was provided both internally and SUPPORT INNOVATION AND REWARD CREATIVITY externally in over 270 staff sessions. Occupational health and safety training included – OHS Risk Management for Supervisors and Managers Forklift Operation Revision Course l WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY IS CREATED. Senior First Aid Officer Refresher Course INNOVATION AND VISION IS REWARDED OHS Risk Management for Supervisors and Managers STAFF COMMUNICATION Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety OHS Consultation Course Several staff communication initiatives have been added OHS General Induction for Construction Work in NSW to those already in place over the past year. A new weekly OHS Officers’ training course e-bulletin, PowerPoints, containing information on events, Height Safety Awareness staffing, training and other items of interest was introduced DVDs are made available for employees as part of ongoing in November 2007. This is distributed weekly by email to staff training such as contractor induction, manual handling, forklift and Trustees. training, safe work method statements The Director, Dr Dawn Casey, has instituted a weekly meeting Other courses attended included – with all department heads to discuss matters of interest or Standards and Cultural Sector Resource Sharing workshop concern across the Museum. This allows for exchange of Women’s Leadership Forum information across divisions and through the department Import Clearance Quarantine Awareness heads this information is disseminated through to staff. This Quarantine Approved Premises Class 1 Sea and Air Freight augments the information available to staff at the monthly All Depots Accreditation Staff Meetings. Payments, Processes and Copyright Development The Museum Executive meets weekly with decisions and Public Sector Leadership required actions communicated to senior managers to ensure Policy in Practice implementation. Oral History Workshop Artefact studies The Director has undertaken a program of small group Information and Collection Management meetings with all staff across the Museum. Dr Casey is Archival Basics Workshop determined to meet, establish contact with and learn about Preparing Thematic Narratives for OPAC every staff member with a view to strengthening channels of Risk Management Training communication across the Museum. Introduction to Photoshop WORKPLACE CHARTER Zero based budget staff allocation training Responsible Service of Alcohol The New South Wales Government is committed to ensuring Molecular Spectrometry for Fourier Transform Infra-Red and its workforce is free from workplace bullying. Ultra Violet and Visible spectra The Government developed the Dignity and Respect: Policy and Conferences and seminars attended included – Guidelines on Preventing and Managing Workplace Bullying New Trends/Back To Basics: a symposium about art and in consultation with public sector agencies and major public object handling sector unions. The policy is based on the principles of sound Australasian Registrars Committee Conference people management and ethical behaviour and underpins the Repatriation, Deaccessioning and the Integrity of Museum and Dignity and Respect in the Workplace Charter. Archive Collection Seminar The policy and guidelines provide an overarching framework Hearing the Evidence: Oral History and Archives seminar that assists agencies review and develop their own policies Australian Copyright Council seminar to eliminate workplace bullying. The policy provides guidance Cultural Collections, Creators and Copyright: Museums, to agencies on a preventative risk management approach to Galleries, Libraries and Archives and Australia’s Digital bullying which can be integrated with other existing human Heritage workshop resource policies. Australian Space Science Conference Imagining Outer Space Conference, Bielfeld, Germany The Dignity and Respect in the Workplace Charter, originally European Avant-garde & Modernist Studies, Ghent University, developed by Unions NSW, was revised to include the key Belgium principles of the Policy and Guidelines. It was recommended Securing Successful Partnerships - Australia Business Arts to Public Sector agencies that the Charter be endorsed by Foundation agency Occupational Health and Safety Committees and/or Joint Consultative Committees as part of implementing the Two staff, Principal Curator, Kimberley Webber, and Policy and Guidelines. Manager, Editorial and Publishing, Judith Matheson, are undertaking the Graduate Diploma in Public Administration In April 2008, the Museum Director and union members as part of the Premier’s Department sponsored Executive signed the Charter which shows a commitment to the policy Development programs. Mark Goggin, Associate Director, and guidelines, ensuring a workplace which affords dignity Marketing, Programs and Commercial Services, is continuing and respect to all staff members. studies for the NSW Public Sector funded Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA), Australian and New Zealand School of Government.

44 Assistant Collection Manager Einar Docker installs the condolence 45 books for the Diana: A Celebration exhibition As part of the Museum’s learning and development VOLUNTEERS These volunteers provide a vital resource which enables the CASE STUDY framework, staff are offered formal coaching services in Discovery Centre to service booked groups and Open Day The Museum enjoyed an impressive 25% rise in the level of house. 11 staff have taken advantage of this opportunity visitors as well as assisting to maintain and conserve the HONOURING OUR VOLUNTEERS volunteer contribution during the year. Volunteers are an over the year. Areas of learning that have been reported collection. 15 new PDC volunteers were recruited and trained th integral part of the Museum, bringing valuable knowledge, On 10 March 2008, the Museum celebrated its 20 Birthday by participants include planning and documentation, staff in February 2008. experience and skills that support the work of staff and on the Ultimo site, by hosting a thank you function for its management, communication and negotiation, budgeting and assist in maintaining the Museum’s high standard of public 16 conservation volunteers work with the Powerhouse volunteers at the new MAAS Volunteer Centre in the historic business planning, problem solving, stress management, time service. Volunteers assist in a variety of roles, including visitor Museum’s Locomotive Operations and Reconstruction Team former Ultimo Post Office building adjacent to the Museum. management, and work/life balance. services, behind the scenes, conservation and special projects. at Eveleigh Railyard Workshop. These volunteers have unique This event acknowledged the contribution volunteers have In the lead up to an exhibition being developed with Vision They volunteer at the Powerhouse Museum, the Powerhouse knowledge of heavy engineering and steam locomotives provided to the Museum and honoured those long standing Australia over 100 staff received training in understanding the Discovery Centre at Castle Hill, Sydney Observatory and the and their expertise and enthusiasm provides an invaluable volunteers that have given 20 years or more of service. needs of people with vision impairment. (See Case Study) Eveleigh Railyard Workshop. resource to the Museum. They have been instrumental in The Hon Linda Burney, MP, Minister for Volunteering, the restoration of Locomotive 3265 and the maintenance and STAFF DEVELOPMENT AWARD officially opened the Volunteer Centre and presented operation of Locomotive 3830. certificates to the Museum’s 20 year volunteers along with The Life Fellows Staff Development Awards, sponsored by 35,000 In 2007 they were awarded the RailCorp, Office of Rail Heritage Dr Nicholas Pappas, President of the Museum’s Board of the generous donation of a Life Fellow and former Trustee, Lifetime Achievement Award - for outstanding dedication Trustees. was shared by three recipients to develop professional skills 30,000 beyond that which is expected of them on a particular project relevant to the Museum. The successful candidates were - There were 27 volunteers who had donated their time, skills (in this case reconstruction of Locomotive 3265). and enthusiasm over 20 years or more, to provide a variety Dan Collins, Acting Information Technology Manager, has used 25,000 29 Sydney Observatory Volunteers were recruited in May 2008 of services to the Museum. Their duties cover research, this award to contribute to his studies in Strategic Planning as and provided essential visitor services, during the Sydney conservation, administration and visitor services. As the part of a Masters of Business and Technology at UNSW. 20,000 Observatory’s special events for the 150th anniversary. These Minister pointed out this equated to over 500 years of volunteers were vital for providing both technical information volunteer service to the Museum. Einar Docker, Assistant Collections Manager, has enrolled in 15,000 Museum Studies as a part-time student to complete a 2 year and general orientation advice. This celebration simultaneously marking the 20th Birthday Graduate Certificate. HUMAN RESOURCES of the Museum site and recognising the contribution of Michael Van Tiel, Education Officer, has used this award to these volunteers was an excellent opportunity for staff to The People and Culture department continues to provide fund his studies in Event Management at the National Institute 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 honour the extraordinary commitment of our volunteers. It human resource consulting, advice and services to ensure that of Dramatic Art, which will support his continued research also enabled local media to highlight the contribution of our the Museum maximises the contribution of its workforce. This into expanding the high standards and range of the Museum’s volunteers, and the Museum, to the community of NSW. includes promoting and maintaining a productive workplace Public Programs. NUMBER OF VOLUNTEER HOURS and ensuring industrial harmony, complying with public sector 284 volunteers supported the Museum in 2007-08, and legislative policy and frameworks. A shared corporate

CASE STUDY contributing 34,276 hours of work, a 25% increase on 2006- services arrangement provides support to the NSW Film and VISION AUSTRALIA TRAINING 07 (253 volunteers contributed 27,270 hours). Television Office. The Hon Linda Burney MP, Minister for Volunteering, and In June 2008 over 100 Powerhouse Museum staff had the Highlights for the year include providing expertise and support At the Powerhouse Museum 110 Visitor Services Volunteers Dr Nicholas Pappas, President, present a certificate of thanks to privilege of hearing Nicholas Gleeson from Vision Australia assist the public program activities of the Education and in the implementation of a revised human resources strategy Pamela Burden for 25 years of volunteer service to the Museum speak about his life and give some practical training in Program Development Department. These volunteers provide and managing a successful voluntary redundancy program to approaching and assisting people with a vision impairment. essential visitor services, welcoming visitors and school groups, improve the financial viability of the organisation. These staff training/information sessions were held as part conducting special interest talks and tours, operating the six Improvements to the workplace and culture commenced of the lead up to the next exhibition being developed for interactive Case Studies touch tables, and supervising entry to through the introduction of Individual Planning to various the Australian Communities Gallery. This is a partnership Zoe’s House. A group of 24 new Visitor Services Volunteers were departments. The scheme provides a framework for managers between the Museum and Vision Australia and will contain recruited and trained to join the team in December 2007. and supervisors to develop individual agreements with staff historic items and compelling first-hand accounts which 32 volunteers operate the Lace Study Centre. They provide that includes a learning and development plan and defines celebrate the achievements of people with low or no vision. At access to the Museum’s extensive lace collection as well as priorities for business. The roll out of this program to the the same time, the exhibition will give visitors a window into providing demonstrations and lessons in lace making. 6,463 remaining departments will continue in the new financial year. the sensory world of people with low vision. visitors attended the Lace Study Centre in 2007-08. An Employee Assistance Program is in place which provides In order to cater for the audience for this exhibition, and with After presenting a paper on her textile research at a free counselling and support to all employees and their a heightened sense of the value to both our visitors and the conference in Britain, lace specialist volunteer, and former immediate family members. The program is outsourced and wider community of our staff being made aware of how they staff member, Rosemary Shepherd was invited to join the employees are able to make confidential appointments for might assist, if necessary, people with a vision impairment, Centre International d’Etude des Textiles Anciens (CIETA), either face to face or online assistance as they choose. Nick provided some practical tips and exercises both in how based in Lyons, France. CIETA was founded in 1954 to co- to approach people and best assist them. Staff from across Planned events include the implementation of a Learning and ordinate specialist research into ancient textiles. Rosemary Development Framework and the formation of a Succession the Museum, including Front of House, Security, Exhibition has been selected as the first Australian member of this coordination, Design, Events, Curatorial and Corporate Planning model for the Museum. A new Induction process has select organisation. The Museum is fortunate to benefit from been finalised and is due to be implemented in the second departments attended and were impressed, inspired and Rosemary’s expertise in her role as a volunteer. educated by the training program. quarter of the new financial year. There are 29 Behind the Scenes Volunteers who support Projects which are currently being assessed for viability include Nick has been working with Vision Australia since 1991 as a staff across a range of departments in non public areas Community Development Officer and one of his primary roles the design and roll out of an Electronic Self Service (ESS) to of the Museum, such as registration, regional services, assist with HR systems processing and the development of a is to conduct staff training programs for organisations that curatorial and the directorate. This work involves clerical have contact with the general public. Vision Australia is the Cultural Change Program. The Human Resources Department and administration support; assistance with conservation will also be undertaking a review of current Policies. largest provider of blindness and low vision services in NSW activities; research work and cataloguing. and its mission is to assist people who are blind or have low The Department provides monthly reports to the Executive vision to fully participate in every aspect of life. In addition, 60 Powerhouse Discovery Centre volunteers contributed to the summarising leave liability, overtime and penalty levels, and Vision Australia helps sighted people, particularly those visitor and education programs offered at the Castle Hill site. highlights matters requiring cross-portfolio management. working in public institutions, to better understand the needs and requirements of visitors with a vision impairment.

46 47 Voluntary Redundancy Program EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Voluntary Redundancy program in response to the The Museum prepares an EEO Management Plan annually 30 Museum’s recurrent funding grant for 2007-08 resulted in a and reports on achievements in relation to this plan each reduction of 34 positions from the Museum’s establishment, September. The strategies identified primarily focus on 25 equating to a reduction in full time equivalents of 30.9 staff. improving flexible workplace arrangements and maintaining and improving workforce diversity in terms of EEO target 20 groups. There is also an emphasis on ensuring equitable 360 access to career development opportunities at the Museum. 15 350 For EEO statistics see Appendix 12. 340 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 10 330 Independent consultants were engaged to undertake OH&S 320 audits at our sites. One consequence was revised Occupational Health and Safety management systems. There are now four 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 310 OH&S committees that represent all areas of the Museum at 300 the three sites, including two at Ultimo covering the Harwood Building and Powerhouse Museum and one each at Castle Hill WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIMS 290 and Sydney Observatory. 21 workers compensation claims were reported in 2007-08 which equals those in 2006-07. JUL OCT SEP JAN FEB DEC JUN APR NOV AUG MAY All committee members have attended OH&S accredited MAR training courses. The committees meet monthly and are involved in safety audits, analysing statistical data such as number of reported workplace incidents types of injuries that FULL TIME EQUIVALENT STAFF 2007-08 have occurred, number of workers compensation claims and 2006-07 trends in workers compensation claims. Committee reports 25 are reviewed monthly by the Executive. Those electing to accept Voluntary Redundancy began to 20 officially leave the Museum in February 2008. For OH&S Training undertaken in the period please see the Staff development section. 15 Flu Vaccinations are provided annually for employees who wish to participate in this program. 84 employees participated 10 in this program this year, last year 70 people participated. A 400 remedial massage therapist is made available to employees 5 for neck, shoulder and back problems. The therapist is 350 available on site and is able to visit departments on request. OH&S Policies and Procedures updated or implemented in 300 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2007-08 - Smoke free workplace policy 250 Rehabilitation policy LOST TIME INJURIES Contractors policy 200 Accident investigation policy In 2007-08 there were 17 lost time injuries, compared to 18 in First aid policy 2006-07 Managing alcohol and other drugs in the workplace policy Registrar Carey Ward and Conservator Tim Morris work on the Fire warden training and evacuation procedures 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Schroder Telescope at Sydney Observatory (photo by Chris Brothers) There were three journey claims reported, two injuries The main priorities in 2008-09 will be to improve OH&S resulted in fractures to lower limbs on way to and from work awareness for all staff and to ensure that all OH&S and requiring a period of time off work. The third journey claim FULL TIME EQUIVALENT STAFF AT 30 JUNE legislative requirements are adhered to. Programs on injury occurred when an employee sustained an injury to the eye as management improvement and OH&S safety management will a result of dust entering the eye. The employee required a few The Museum’s FTE staff at 30 June 2008 numbered 292.7 be implemented throughout the year. days off work There were five trips and falls accidents caused by tripping on uneven surfaces of footpaths and two falls on stairs, resulting in time off work. Other incidents included an employee sustaining serious injuries as a result of a crush injury which occurred when moving a heavy object at the PDC. The accident is the subject of a WorkCover NSW investigation. The employee is back at work on a rehabilitation program and recovering. Another employee sustained an injury to his knee when attempting to lift the object that fell onto the other employee. This employee is also at work on suitable duties and recovering well from his injury. There was one stress claim recorded, this claim has been declined.

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50 51 ‘SUSTAINABILITY’ IS ADOPTED AS A CORE VALUE AND significantly augments this. These instruments complement PROCESSES PRACTICE; CORE PROCESSES: RESOURCE PLANNING, the collection by being owned and played by Richard Chugg FINANCIAL CONTROL AND REPORTING, COMMISSIONING who was Principal Flute of the Melbourne Symphony ARE RESTRUCTURED; PERFORMANCE AND EFFICIENCY Orchestra. They were donated by the Chugg Family through ARE SUBJECT TO PERIODIC REVIEW the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program. An internationally-significant collection of roll making machinery from the Mastertouch Piano Roll Company was l THE MUSEUM IS AN ECONOMICALLY, SOCIALLY AND donated by Museum Honorary Associate, Barclay Wright, ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE ORGANISATION under the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program. l COLLECTION ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT ARE UNDERTAKEN ACCORDING TO COLLECTION An elaborate early 20th century player piano roll cabinet, DEVELOPMENT AND PRESERVATION POLICIES made by Carl Christian Meinzolt for Sydney Temple Thomas in 1907, was donated by Anthony and Valerie Taylor of Adelaide. l COLLECTION ACCESSIBILITY IS EXTENDED BY PROVIDING ACCESS THROUGH MEANS OTHER THAN EXHIBITIONS An unusual group of objects relating to the early history of computing was donated to the Museum by Bletchley Park COLLECTION ACQUISITION Trust, the British home of the code breaking computer The Collection Development and Research Policy guides the ‘Colossus’. These valves and switches are a reminder of development of the collection and scholarship and informs the the ingenuity that went into the construction of such early acquisition of objects into the collection. calculating machines. They contrast with a collection of Palm Pilot hand held computers dating from the 1990s donated by In 2007-08 we acquired 889 objects through - Palm Australasia. purchases (37), sponsored purchases (11), A substantial collection relating to the tailoring industry has donations (745), been acquired. Ron Gillman donated the tools of the trade Cultural Gifts Program donations (44), and he and his family have carried out in Wagga Wagga for three Museum product (52). generations. His shop was documented in the Museum’s publication, What’s in Store: A History of Retailing in Australia. These acquisitions were valued at $1,247,400.61. This collection will greatly enhance our representation of The Museum has a collection of 389,030* objects at 30 June men’s everyday clothing in the costume collection. 2008 (based on an estimate of 380,000 at 30 June 1995). Another important acquisition for the Australian history *Note that in the past one acquisition number was often collection is a group of boxing tent banners and bass drum allocated to a single large group of individual objects (such as from the Jimmy Sharman troupe, founded in 1911 and the best the Doulton Shorter Collection of ceramics or the Box Shoe known on the show circuit in NSW. Collection). The total number of physically separable items is A book, The Transistor, and ephemera including a certificate probably over a million. from the Pennsylvania State College Extension Services and A selection of objects acquired during the period includes – an admission card, were acquired by donation in October 2007. The book, certificate, and other ephemera relate to Brian The ‘Linenfold’ sideboard, designed and made by Adelaide- Cooper going on to build the first transistor radio in Australia based Khai Liew, was one of three objects purchased with which is also held in the Museum’s collection. Powerhouse Foundation funds. The Museum acquired two important collections relating to The other two objects purchased with Foundation funds Australian aviation. Museum Life Fellow, Nancy-Bird Walton are linked to the Museum’s origins in the 1879 Sydney AO, OBE, donated three presentation awards and a bronze International Exhibition. Two printing plates for the Certificate bust depicting her wearing goggles, helmet and kerchief and of Award made by the American Banknote Company were made by Joan Walsh-Smith and Charles Smith in 1991. Qantas purchased at auction in New York. Excellent examples of two Airways Limited donated an extensive collection of uniforms, of these certificates were later added through the donation by accessories and badges designed by George Gross and Harry Lloyd Pitcher of those awarded to his grandfather Archibald Who. Murray for his carving of a Royal Coat of Arms, which was donated to the Museum in 1986 by Colin White. An important Australian-made bedroom suite from 1932 was donated by the Mackaness family through the Australian Funds from the Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society, Government’s Cultural Gifts Program. The suite was Ku-ring-gai, made possible the purchase of an important Art commissioned by Albert Edward Grace, one of the founders Deco vase by the noted French glassmaker Daum. of the department store Grace Bros, on the occasion of his With sponsorship from the EA & VI Crome Bequest and the daughter Beryl’s marriage. National Cultural Heritage Account, a Genairco biplane was Gene and Brian Sherman made an important donation under acquired in October. The Genairco is central to the Museum’s the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program of the aviation collection field as a product of local design and serial sculpture Bust 39 by Chinese-Australian artist Ah Xian. manufacture. The General Aircraft Company used Queensland maple in the construction of the Genaircos and this can be Additions to the Asian collection include a kimono, wrapping seen as an outcome of the Museum’s early economic botany cloth and obi donated by Betty Manefield. The noted Australian research role in determining the suitability of Australian writer Nicholas Jose donated a traditional skirt and shoes timbers in the construction of aircraft. made by the Miao/H’mong people of southwest China. The Museum holds the most significant collection of flutes in Joyce and Anthony Barker donated a significant collection of Australia, and the acquisition of five flutes and two piccolos Australian protest posters dating from 1970-1985.

Conservator Graham Clegg recovering a wheat stripper for transport to 52 the Wollombi Endeavour Museum 53 Thirty three African textiles were transferred as a gift to the COLLECTION MANAGEMENT CASE STUDY Museum following the closure of the National Textile Museum During 2007-08, a total of 14,974 collection objects were of Australia.. PRESERVATION PROJECT FOR treated or assessed (up 58% on 2006-07) and 6,812 objects Museum purchases for the collection included the ‘Hopeakuu’ photo documented (up 27% on 2006-07). OBSERVATORY TELESCOPE necklace by Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala. Also purchased, This increased activity with the collection is a result of A major project was undertaken this year to overhaul the and placed on display in Yinalung Yenu, were works by continued funding of a team who work on dedicated projects Observatory’s 11½ inch Schroder Telescope, coinciding with Indigenous artists, six paintings by Bronwyn Bancroft and the th identified as Total Asset Management (TAM) projects the 150 anniversary. The key aims of this project were - ceramic form, ‘Yellowbelly Fish’, made by Zona Wilkinson. The project plan targets the Museums collections with a Linenfold sideboard by Khai Liew, Powerhouse Museum collection, acquired 2007 To return the telescope to its 1880s appearance and The Museum’s collection relating to the building of the Snowy commitment to improving documentation, preservation and configuration; and, Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme has been further enhanced storage for these objects. Digital images of collection objects through John Hibberd’s donation of the Wild A7 Autograph are also captured. To develop operational and maintenance plans that would CASE STUDY stereo-plotter. allow the telescope to be operated, and be an integral part Collections worked on included the movable heritage of of, the Observatory’s public programs. ONLINE COLLECTION ACCESS The Museum’s important collection of Australian innovations Sydney Observatory, the wool specimen collection, the archive The telescope had been maintained as an operating The digitisation of object records and images has enabled was further enhanced by the donation by Ventracor Limited of and models of Lawrence Hargrave, the collection of glass instrument of the Observatory and painted the same colour the Powerhouse Museum to make available online the VentrAssist left ventricular assist device. plate negatives produced by Clyde Engineering Pty Ltd and grey as all of the other operating instruments during the more than 67,000 object records from its collection with the Museum’s historic collection of material related to the Margaret Manoharan donated a brooch and necklace made by 1960s and 70s. The telescope is now classified as one of associated detailed historical and research information production of plastics. the noted Australian jewellery designer Rhoda Wager (1875- the Museum’s category A objects, used to demonstrate about each individual object. Over 39,000 have one or more 1953), dating from her early years in Sydney when she had a The Preservation team developed C.A.R.E. a Conservation observing technology of the 1880s. images attached. This has greatly expanded public access to studio in Rowe Street. Advice Research Engine to facilitate access to the amazing the Museum’s collection. range of Preservation and Conservation information that is The project started in April when the main lens, eyepiece A collection with strong links to Sydney city is that from and focusing assembly, the sighting scope, and the other The Museum places great value in the active use and available on the web. It is hoped that C.A.R.E. will make it Repin’s Coffee Inn. Signage, tableware and menus dating from brass components were dismantled and brought back to recognition of the collection by the community. There easier for people working in museums and galleries to find the 1930s to 1950s were donated by Susan Accari. the Museum’s conservation workshop. Damaged lacquer has been an enormous take up by the public with the useful information about collection care. CSIRO donated a significant collection of ultrasound scanners and corrosion was removed from these brass components, collection database becoming an information resource for The site should also interest people with a general interest and medical imagery devices made by the Australian company, which were then treated for chlorides and coated with a researchers, schools, students, family historians and the in preservation and includes links to articles on all types of Ultrasonics Institute. clear protective lacquer. curious. Around 70% of visitors to the Powerhouse Museum materials preservation, on digital photography, about cultural website now access the online collection. An example of local innovation added to the collection is the heritage, preservation plans, labelling, time capsules, object The optics and the telescope drive were carefully dismantled, cleaned and realigned ready for installation. Since the launch of the project in June 2006, objects from 35 litre Willow Wheelie Cooler, a redesign of that Australian supports, research and museum management, plus many A new eye piece was modified to fit the telescope as the the online collection have been viewed over 25 million times outdoor staple, the Esky. Donated by the design company related topics. www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/ original eye piece was too damaged to be reinstalled and with an average of 50,000 object views per day. Outerspace. preservation realigned. Importantly as it is linked to the Museum’s collection A fascinating archive of posters, pamphlets, conference The year has seen important developments in the Collection Original areas of paint on the telescope tube and pillar were management system, EMu, the records are updated papers, annual reports, newsletters, metric kits and Information System (EMu) database, including a Conservation identified, samples taken, colour matched and documented. whenever there is a change or addition to an EMu record. conversion tables from the Metric Conversion Board has been module and development work on a new object movement The telescope tube and pillar were then painted in their Over 6,000 object records and 27,000 images have been donated by Gavin Handley. request interface. original colours ‘Bristol Green’ and ‘Monarch Red’ in added since its launch. New acquisitions plus digitisation The Museum’s representation of contemporary Australian The Conservation module moved from the final development a readily available paint system which can be easily of older records and images will see a constant addition of fashion was further enhanced through the purchase of the phase to full production and is now used by the Preservation maintained. objects to the online collection over time. ‘Waterfall Gardens’ coat and ‘Alfalfa’ tunic and leggings from Department to complete object condition reports (replacing The Telescope was reassembled and on display for the 150th The Museum’s online project aims to provide not only a the Akira Winter 2007 collection. Jane de Teliga donated an the previous paper system). Approximately 20,000 existing Anniversary weekend and is again part of the Observatory’s better, more usable museum catalogue, but also explore important example of Akira Isogawa’s work from his second Conservation images were loaded into EMu, consolidating public viewings and programs. ways to leverage user interest and community knowledge, major runway collection presented at Mercedes Australian all object photography and making these images available to with a number of key features aimed at making the Fashion Week in May 1997. curators and other EMu users. The conservation work was undertaken by conservator Museum’s collection considerably more ‘browsable’ and The children’s clothing collection was further developed with The installation of a wireless network and laptops overcame Timothy Morris with assistance from conservator Skye ‘discoverable’. the donation by Adrienne Higgs of a collection of swatches, difficulties of use in the laboratory setting. There are already Mitchell and registrar Carey Ward (previously Observatory instrument maker). The database encourages virtual visitors to explore the fabric lengths, children’s clothing and accessories designed by over 1,075 condition reports in the database and users have collection, make recommendations and add their own her for ‘Scribbly Graphics’. made a smooth transition from paper to computer. descriptive keywords to objects to help others in the The Weekend Australian magazine and Easton Pearson The new object movement request interface utilises already- community discover them. Commonly referred to as ‘social donated the Pamela Easton and Lydia Pearson designed existing functionality that has been re-specified to suit the tagging’, the Powerhouse is the first museum in the world to dress Oz Frock that the magazine commissioned in 2008 to object movement requirements of the Museum. It is hoped have implemented this across its entire collection. It is also th commemorate their 20 anniversary. that this interface will largely replace the current paper-based Schroder telescope at Sydney observatory after preservation project (photo by the first to experiment with technologies that are becoming system for requested object movements. Chris Brothers) - for before image see page 49 collectively known as the ‘semantic web’. Rosalind Badgery donated a wool table and sheep dipping stick from her family property ‘Wanganderry’ near Mittagong. 4,294 new Significance Statements were added to object records The information is accessible at www.powerhousemuseum. The family have been farming in the area since 1860 and the over the period, bringing the total of statements to 16,455. com/collection/database wool table provides a significant example of the material The barcoding network has been extended to the Harwood culture of the industry and a complement to the Museum’s basement store. The first stage which has been completed internationally important wool collection. includes the wiring for all of the access points and installation of the four network hubs. The first hub has had aerials installed and configured and is now in operation. Staff have begun to barcode objects as they move and begun special projects of barcoding specific areas. All objects that are being processed through the TAM projects are also being barcoded. The network at Castle Hill is operational and all objects that are being moved at the PDC are being barcoded.

54 55 MUSEUM ONLINE We launched two new blogs, Photo of the Day and Historical CASE STUDY - The Museum’s website dedicated to the Diana exhibition Letters at the Observatory, both of which show strong growth attracted a total of 36,426 visits during the exhibition period. Online users of our websites rose by 80% on the previous year, and audience engagement. The Photo of the Day blog utilises WEB PRESENCE - Public and education programs associated with Diana were to over 13.7 million. Flickr to store the images, exposing them to an even wider The Powerhouse Museum understands that only a fraction attended by 32,499 visitors. The Web Services Unit spent significant time working with other audience of professional and amateur photographers and, of the potential audience of the Museum will ever visit Powerhouse Discovery Centre - Monthly Open Days and group areas of the Museum developing a Virtual Museum strategy. The within hours of the site going live, some of the first images its website. To ensure that the Museum’s content is visits evaluations. Web Services Manager, Sebastian Chan, attended The Learning picked up community ‘awards’. We have also been geo-tagging used effectively by schools, learners, specialist interest Outcomes - Federation Museums and Educational Content workshop in the images (where possible) making them visible to location- groups and others, the Powerhouse has been expanding - Majority of respondents visited the PDC with others November, further exploring new strategies for the Museum based searching and opening up a range of future possibilities. its ‘web presence’ well beyond its five major websites - The majority were first-time visitors to the PDC. to develop content for the education sector. He also joined The About NSW project is a NSW State government initiative (Powerhouse, Sydney Observatory, Castle Hill, Play at - Commonly found out about the PDC via word of mouth and the Museums and Galleries NSW digital strategy group as a which has employed our Web Services unit to develop some Powerhouse, and D*Hub). newspapers. representative of the Museum and specialist. initial features. The About NSW team is combining the rich To this end the Museum has a significant presence in - The overall experience was commonly rated as ‘Good’ or The Museum’s leadership in the development of web-based and varied datasets held by NSW government organisations on Flickr, one of the world’s largest photo sharing websites; ‘Very Good’. access tools and content development was widely recognised. a Google map that can be easily browsed by the novice user. Facebook, the most popular social networking service - Commonly indicated being ‘Very Likely’ to revisit the PDC. The Powerhouse won gold for Online Presence at the First additions to the map are drawn from The NSW Heritage in Australia; and YouTube, the enormous global video - The majority would recommend visiting the PDC to others. international American Association of Museums awards. Office, The Chinese Australian Cultural Heritage project, The archive. The Museum maintains an active presence in - Respondents would like access to the other stores, an on- Powerhouse Museum collection, The Atlas of NSW Wildlife, these websites to reach younger audiences, engage with site café and improved signage. The Museum’s online collection database was included in the The NSW Geographical Names Board as well as The Bureau of - The following demographic data was obtained - Future Exploration Network’s Top 100 Web 2.0 applications audiences in new ways, and to learn about the new ways Meteorology, Wikipedia and Flickr. in which the global public wish to connect with and make 52% male visitors, 48% female. (published in BRW magazine) for the interface to the Museum 87.2% were Sydney residents. A number of new vodcasts were uploaded to D*Hub and the meaning from our collections and research. collection combining user tagging (folksonomies) with formal 48.4% from Western Sydney suburbs, which was the most Powerhouse Museum website offering online visitors access taxonomies to provide recommendations. The Museum is at the forefront of international research common region of residence. to many of the popular public talks held in the Museum during and strategy in the use of these ‘social media’ websites and 20.9% aged 65+ years - largest group, followed by 14.7% The Web Services Unit made significant improvements to the year. 30 hours of video content from the Smart works is a key participant in three related Australian Research at 40-44 years. the online collection database, reengineering the search symposium were edited and uploaded to D*Hub along with the Council Linkage projects. The Web Services Manager is 31.4% of respondents had ‘retired’ was the main functionality to deliver better ranked results as well as designer-produced digital stories from the True Design project an active researcher in this area and in 2007-08 presented occupation. launching two new major features – ‘Themes’ and ‘Collections’. run in conjunction with SoundHouse/ VectorLab. over 30 papers, presentations, workshops, articles and The PDC was particularly popular with adults in their ‘Collections’ now substantially improves access to the The Sydney Observatory monthly sky guide podcasts, talks in Australia, North America, Asia and Europe. middle years and the seniors’ audience. Museum’s specialist collections including the Joseph transcripts and sky maps have been garnering positive Box Shoe Collection, the Jenny Kee Collection, the Bill feedback from users – Installing the wedding dress in Diana: A Celebration Montgomery Wool Collection and others. EVALUATION AND AUDIENCE RESEARCH Thank you SO much for your easy to read and understand ‘Themes’ allows multiple objects to be grouped together transcript and podcast. So many of my nagging questions Evaluation of our programs and services, along with surveys of and have text and multimedia - photographs, videos, audio, have been answered in just one paragraph....I’m itching visitor profile and response, guides the Museum in formulating website URLs, PDFs - attached to these groupings. ‘Themes’ to get out there with my telescope RIGHT NOW !! - Kerri, its programs and services. Research undertaken during 2007- are non-hierarchical and, unlike exhibitions and print Mandurah, WA 08 included - publications, are infinitely expandable. They are also non- exclusive allowing themes developed by curatorial staff to co- COLLECTIONS AUSTRALIA NETWORK Year Long Visitor Study 2007-08: exist alongside those created by education and public program Conducted by external consultancy firm Stollznow Research. The Museum was successful in its tender for the continued staff. (See Case Study – Online collection access page 54). Visitor feedback on various aspects of the Powerhouse development and management of Collections Australia Museum was collected between July 2007 and June 2008, via In April 2008 the Powerhouse became the first museum in Network (CAN). The project is now part of the Museum’s Web an online survey. This will be used as comparative data to the the world to place historical photographic content into the Services Unit. Year Long Visitor Studies of 1996-97 and 2001-02. The findings Commons on Flickr, an initiative of photo-sharing website CAN is an initiative of the Cultural Ministers Council (CMC). of this benchmark study will be reported in October 2008. Flickr. The Commons on Flickr began with a contribution of On 1 July 2007 the Powerhouse began a new, 3 year service over 3,000 photos from the US Library of Congress in January Diana: A Celebration – Exhibition impact evaluation: agreement with the Commonwealth, on behalf of the CMC, 2008, and the Powerhouse contributed an initial 200 images Outcomes - for the hosting of CAN. In the first year of this agreement, from the Tyrrell collection with 50 new images being added - A total of 140,237 people saw the Diana exhibition between CAN put forward an ambitious work plan, based on strategic each week. The Tyrrell Collection is derived from a collection 28 September 2007 and 18 May 2008, which was 45% of total outreach and targeted technical development. It was of glass plate negatives from the studios of Charles Kerry and Museum visitors. This was 93.5% of the initial target of 150,000 successful in meeting the Key Performance Indicators to the Henry King who had two of Sydney’s principal photographic visitors. Commonwealth and CMC’s satisfaction. studios in the late 1800s and early 1900s. - Significantly the exhibition attracted a higher percentages of Highlights of the year include - retirees (60.4% compared to a Museum benchmark of 30%), By the end of April the Tyrrell images in the Commons had Collections and the Web Seminar Day in Western Sydney with females (89.9% compared to benchmark of 52%), over 54s been viewed more times in four weeks than the very same over 70 participants, (37% compared to benchmark of 16%) and repeat visitors images had been in an entire year on the Museum’s website. Integration of CAN project team and migration of (56.2% compared to benchmark of 53%) than that identified in The Flickr user base is also adding useful metadata to infrastructure to Web Services, the 2001-02 Year Long Visitor Study. these images as ‘tags’ and in some cases contributing new 300% increase in object records discoverable through CAN, - The exit survey found that respondents indicated a ‘very high’ identification information about the content, date or location including archival records for the first time, from State level of awareness of the exhibition, with 86.4% indicating that of these images - which will assist the future cataloguing of Records NSW, they had seen or heard about the exhibition prior to visiting the these images by the Museum. 77% increase in unique visitors to CAN website, Museum. The Museum’s Play at Powerhouse website launched four 73% increase in Partner participation, and, - The exhibition was commonly rated as ‘Extremely Good’ and new games for children and over 40 new downloadable craft 14% increase in New Partner registrations. ‘Very Good’. and collection activities. C is for collection is an ABC reading - 98.3% of respondents stated that they would recommend this CAN instituted a modified user interface and a significantly activity and Counting with Zoe and Cogs focuses on developing exhibition to others, which is higher than recorded for previous enhanced collection search feature (www.collectionsaustralia. counting skills. Both activities utilise objects from the exhibitions at the Powerhouse. net/collections). This improved search greatly increases Museum’s collection. the exposure of not only the collections of small to medium institutions held in the CAN database, but also the Powerhouse’s own collection.

56 57 Review of Powerline magazine, staff and member feedback: Drug and Alcohol Policy and Procedures Outcomes - Rehabilitation policy - Powerline magazine is by far the most important source for First Aid Policy communicating Powerhouse news and events information to RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE members (85.1% of respondents identified the magazine as their main source of information). During the year changes have been implemented to further - Respondents were commonly ‘Satisfied’ with specified improve risk management process at the Museum. Most of the aspects of Powerline magazine. changes have followed on from the appointment of the new - Members believe that Powerline is beneficial primarily Director in March 2008. because; it keeps them informed about the Museum and New planning and time management processes are being provides updates on exhibitions and events (57.7%), and introduced for implementation of exhibitions and programs features ‘behind the scenes’ articles that foster a connection throughout the Museum. Improvements have been made at each between members and the Museum (22%). This result informs of the three Museum locations to better manage occupational future content. health and safety. Financial responsibility and budgeting has - Key Museum staff agreed with the 86.6% of respondents been improved across all departments of the Museum. that indicated they wanted Powerline reduced to a more manageable A4 size. This change was implemented in 2008. The Department of the Arts, Sport and Recreation engaged BUDGET DEVELOPMENT PROCESS Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu to undertake annual risk assessments within the Museum. This is an extension of the Zero based budgeting has been introduced to the Museum. internal audit work already contracted to Deloitte Touche Museum staff have prepared their first zero based budget Tohmatsu. Both of these tasks assist management in for 2008-09. The total cost of projects and programs is now understanding and mitigating the risks at the Museum. calculated by allocating all direct expenses and costing all Insurance cover for the Museum is provided by the Treasury staff time at an agreed labour rate. The Executive team Managed Fund (TMF). Quarterly reviews are held with TMF for all reviewed budgets across each division and department to classes of insurance; liability (including but not limited to public ensure consistent implementation and to identify areas of liability, professional indemnity, directors/officers liability), duplication. property (including but not limited to property), comprehensive It is envisaged the adoption of zero based budgeting will motor vehicle and miscellaneous (notably personal accident and provide: travel insurance for staff). Workers compensation is processed - More accurate costing of exhibitions and programs and reviewed through Allianz Insurance. Conservator Tim Morris with model steam engines from the Powerhouse collection at Hunter Valley Steamfest - Development of staff skills in the management of human and SUSTAINABILITY AND WASTE MANAGEMENT financial resources. - Improvement in our ability to report, monitor and forecast The Eastern Creek Alternative Waste Technology Facility both staff and financial resources. manages the Museum’s waste. It is designed to divert waste The distance travelled by petrol fuelled fleet vehicles increase from landfill, maximise recovery of recyclables from the waste by 7.7% over the period and diesel fuelled by 23%. However POLICY REVIEW AND DEVELOPMENT stream and produce compost and green energy. Through this our fleet management practices are reflected in an increase An ongoing program of Operations and Policy Review is facility, food waste is diverted from landfill and processed into in diesel usage of only 17.5%, while petrol usage was down undertaken across all Museum departments. The review high grade fertiliser for agricultural use and green electricity; by 13%. Electricity use was up by 2.7% which, in part, reflects recyclables such as plastics, glass and aluminium are provides a framework to assess current structure, operations the full operation of the Powerhouse Discovery Centre and the diverted from landfill and fed back into the production of new and performance, outline priorities for the next three years Transport Sound and Light show at the Powerhouse. materials; and, paper and cardboard are diverted from landfill and review current Museum policies relevant to the area, and recycled into new products. Natural gas use rose by 59%. Again, this is partly attributable along with recommendations for policy change where to the first full year of operations at the PDC and also traced applicable. Enjoyed the Museum – again! However you have a display to an erratically behaving humidifier used at Castle Hill to on reduce – reuse – recycle etc but the outdoor café has maintain relative humidity in one of the object stores. The unit Over 2007-08 reviews were undertaken of the Information nowhere that I found to recycle my plastic drink bottle. John, Technology and Library Services departments. Thirteen has been overhauled and corrective procedures put in place. Frankston, Vic (see below) outdated and/or superseded policies were identified and Water use remained the same as the previous year. (All figures closed over the year. A full review of policies relating to All Museum waste is now mixed on collection and sorted based on comparative benchmark of 2006-07). Human Resources and Occupational Health and Safety was mechanically at the facility. Of 104 tonnes of waste collected Over the year the IT Department rolled out system changes undertaken, with action to be taken in the new financial over the period, over 55% was diverted from landfill. that reduced the Museum’s impact on the environment. year. The reviews are provided to the Board of Trustees for Obsolete computer and networking equipment was collected Firstly, printer settings for all Sharp and Canon multi function information. by Dell Recycling for disposal and recycling. Dell disposes copiers were changed to print double sided by default. This New and updated policies and procedures developed during of outdated equipment in a method which harvests useful has reduced the amount of paper we use in printing our daily the period include – components and resources for re use and safely disposes of reports and memos. Powerhouse Foundation Funds Policy unusable components. The Museum disposed of 109 Monitors, The second change related to the power management setting Mobile Phone Policy 5 Printers and 3 Computers. of our PCs. All machines go into ‘standby’ if there is no activity Motor Vehicle Policy The Museum is registered to the Cartridges 4 Planet on the PC for more than one hour. For each 12 machines Internet and Email Usage Policy 2 Ark program. All printer, photocopier and fax machine that have ‘standby’ enabled we will stop a car’s worth of CO Credit Card Policy consumables are collected and taken by Close The Loop (for emissions over the year. Research Library – Collection development Policy Planet Ark) for recycling. Materials that have been collected Research Library – Rare Books Policy IT also recommended new software to replace the Museum’s include black and white and colour toner containers, drum Research Library – Public Access Policy virtual server fleet which not only saved significant funds but kits, transfer kits and fuser units. In the period 104 kgs of Smoke Free Workplace Policy also achieved dramatic reductions in power and a reduction materials were diverted from landfill through this program. Accident Investigation Policy in cooling costs. It is estimated the replacement will save Contractors Policy four tonnes per server and in 2009-10 this will equate to 108 tonnes of CO2 saved.

58 59 STATEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 41C(1B) OF COMMERCIAL REVENUE SOURCES FINANCES THE PUBLIC FINANCE AND AUDIT ACT, 1983 Pursuant to Section 41C(1B) of the Public Finance and Audit Shop and Publications 3% Act 1983, and in accordance with a resolution of the Trustees of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences we state that: Venue Hire and Catering 8%

(a) the accompanying financial statements have been Staff Services 10% FINANCES: THE YEAR IN REVIEW prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Public l Total Government Contributions were lower than 2006/07 Finance and Audit Act 1983, the applicable clauses of Leased Operations 6% as Recurrent funding was reduced to $30,515,000 the Public Finance and Audit Regulation 2005 and the (2006/07 $30,803,000), whilst Capital funding was Treasurer’s Directions; Members Organisation 8% reduced to $1,845,000 (2006/07 $9,837,000). During 2007/08 additional recurrent funding payments of (b) the financial statements and notes thereto exhibit a true Admissions 65% $2,056,000 were received, relating to NSW Treasury’s and fair view of the financial position as at 30 June 2008 and contribution to a voluntary redundancy program the results of the operations for the year ended on that date; undertaken by the Museum. (c) At the date of signing we are not aware of any l Income from Self Generated Sources increased by circumstances that would render the financial statements $1,691,000 (34%) compared with the previous year, to misleading or inaccurate. $6,599,000 mostly as a result of the Museum presenting the exhibition Diana: A Celebration. Difficulties in OPERATING EXPENSES obtaining sponsorships in the prevailing economic climate resulted in income from Grants and Contributions Personnel Expenses 66.2% reducing by $2,452,000 (42%) to $3,320,000. Exhibiton Construction 4.6% Commercial Activities 2.9% l Personnel services expenses (salaries and related N. PAPPAS D. CASEY Corporate Services 1.1% expenditures) totalled $28,049,000. This amount PRESIDENT DIRECTOR Maintenance 6.1% includes the Museum’s cost ($2,324,000) of the voluntary Date: 20 October 2008 Marketing 5.5% redundancy program undertaken during the year. Despite Training 0.2% an annual award wage increase of 4%, total personnel Other 0.3% services expenditure increased by only $167,000 (0.7%). Facility Management 6.7% This is after discounting the cost of the voluntary Information Technology 1.4% redundancy program. Collection and Asset Management 2.1% l Other operating expenses totalled $14,196,000. This Collection Interpretation & Services 2.9% represents a reduction of $2,658,000 (16%) on the previous year, even though additional expenditure was incurred in relation to Diana: A Celebration. l Due to the performance of the financial markets, the value of investments held in the TCorp Long Term Growth Fund reduced to $4,628,000 (2006/07 $4,979,000). The indicative rate of return was negative 10.27% compared SOURCES OF FUNDING FOR OPERATING ACTIVITIES with positive 13.79% in 2006/07. Government Grants and Recoveries 76%

Investment Incomes 1% Other Incomes 1%

Self Generated Commercial Revenue 15%

Sponsorships Grants and Donations 7%

60 61 TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES

INCOME STATEMENT Notes 2008 2007 BALANCE SHEET Notes 2008 2007 For the year ended 30 June 2008 $’000 $’000 As at 30 June 2008 $’000 $’000

Income ASSETS

Sale of goods and services 2(a) 6,599 4,908 Current Assets

Investment income 2(b) 442 985 Cash and cash equivalents 5 5,561 6,262

Grants and contributions 2(c) 37,394 48,135 Trade and other receivables 6 778 1,217

Share of net profits of joint venture accounted for using the equity method 8 21 - Total Current Assets 6,339 7,479 Other Income 2(d) 345 479

Total Income 44,801 54,507 Non-Current Assets Expenses Financial assets at fair value through profit & loss 7 4,628 4,979 Operating Expenses Investments accounted for using the equity method 8 87 87

Personnel services expenses 3(a) 28,049 25,558 Property, plant and equipment 10 Other operating expenses 3(b) 14,196 16,854 Land and buildings 113,337 114,663 Depreciation and amortisation 3(c) 5,703 5,611 Plant and equipment 15,737 17,876 (Gain) / loss on sale of non-current assets 4 (17) 1,242 Collection 405,191 402,699 Total Expenses 47,931 49,265 Total Property, plant and equipment 534,265 535,238 SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR (3,130) 5,242 Total Non-Current Assets 538,980 540,304

STATEMENT OF RECOGNISED INCOME AND EXPENSE Total Assets 545,319 547,783 For the year ended 30 June 2008

Net increase in property, plant and equipment asset revaluation reserve - - LIABILITIES TOTAL INCOME AND EXPENSE RECOGNISED DIRECTLY IN EQUITY - - Current Liabilities Surplus for the year (3,130) 5,242 Trade and other payables 11 6,292 5,624 TOTAL INCOME AND EXPENSE RECOGNISED FOR THE YEAR (3,130) 5,242 Total Current Liabilities 6,292 5,624 The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

Non-Current Liabilities

Trade and other payables 11 23 25

Total Non-Current Liabilities 23 25

Total Liabilities 6,315 5,649

Net Assets 539,004 542,134

EQUITY

Reserves 12 139,763 139,763

Accumulated funds 12 399,241 402,371

Total Equity 539,004 542,134

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

62 63 TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2008 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (e) Personnel Services and Other Provisions CASH FLOW STATEMENT Notes 2008 2007 i. Personnel Services Arrangements For the year ended 30 June 2008 $’000 $’000 (a) Reporting Entity The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, as a reporting entity, is The Museum and the Department of the Arts, Sport CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES a statutory body of the NSW State government. It comprises of the and Recreation (DASR), entered into a Memorandum of Powerhouse Museum, the Sydney Observatory, the Powerhouse Understanding effective from 1 July 2006 which sets out the Payments Discovery Centre, the Migration Heritage Centre and the Powerhouse arrangements for employment and payment of staff working Foundation. All activities are carried out under the auspices of the at the Museum which are considered employees of the DASR. All payments to personnel and related obligations are done Personnel services (27,303) (24,101) Museum, and there are no other entities under its control. in the DASR name and ABN and are classified as “Personnel The Museum is a not-for-profit entity (as profit is not its principal Services” costs in these financial statements. Other (16,696) (19,111) objective) and it has no cash generating units. The reporting entity is consolidated as part of the NSW Total State Sector Accounts. ii. Personnel Services - Salaries and Wages, Annual Leave, Sick Total Payments (43,999) (43,212) Leave and On-costs These financial statements have been authorised for issue by the Based on the memorandum of understanding with DASR, Trustees on 20 October 2008. liabilities for personnel services are stated as liabilities to (b) Basis of Preparation the service provider DASR. Salaries and wages (including The Museum’s financial statements are a general purpose financial non-monetary benefits), annual leave and paid sick leave that Receipts report which has been prepared in accordance with: fall due wholly within 12 months of the reporting date are l applicable Australian Accounting Standards and interpretations. recognised and measured in respect of employees’ services up Sale of goods and services 6,769 5,132 l the requirements of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983 and to the reporting date at undiscounted amounts based on the Regulation; and amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. Interest received 442 393 l the Treasurer’s Directions. If applicable, long-term annual leave that is not expected to be Property, plant and equipment, collection assets and financial assets taken within twelve months is measured at present value in Grants and contributions - Government 33,576 41,162 at ‘fair value through profit and loss’ are measured at fair value. accordance with AASB 119 Employee Benefits. Market yields on Other financial report items are prepared on an accrual basis and government bonds are used to discount long-term annual leave. Grants and contributions – Other 1,091 2,838 based on the historical cost convention. Unused non-vesting sick leave does not give rise to a liability, Judgements, key assumptions and estimations management has as it is not considered probable that sick leave taken in the Other 4,878 4,962 made are disclosed in the relevant notes to the financial report. future will be greater than the benefits accrued in the future. Total Receipts 46,756 54,487 All amounts are rounded to the nearest one thousand dollars and are The outstanding amounts of payroll tax, workers’ compensation expressed in Australian currency. insurance premiums and fringe benefits tax, which are (c) Statement of Compliance consequential to the provision of personnel services by DASR, The financial statements and notes comply with Australian are recognised as liabilities and expenses where the personnel services to which they relate have been recognised. NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 13 2,757 11,275 Accounting Standards. The Museum has adopted all of the new and revised standards and iii. Long Service Leave and Superannuation CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board In the financial statements of DASR, the Museum’s liabilities (AASB) that are relevant to its operations and effective from the for long service leave and defined benefit superannuation are Proceeds from sale of land and buildings, plant and equipment 168 230 current annual reporting period. disclosed as assumed by the Crown Entity. Consequently the Museum accounts the equivalent expense and income in its (d) Income Recognition financial statements to reflect this provision of personnel services. Purchases of land and buildings, plant and equipment (3,977) (5,559) Income is measured at the fair value of the consideration or contribution received or receivable. Additional comments regarding Long service leave is measured at present value in accordance NET CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES (3,809) (5,329) the accounting policies for the recognition of income are discussed with AASB 119 Employee Benefits. This is based on the below. application of certain factors, specified by NSW Treasury, to i. Sale of Goods employees with 5 or more years of service, using current rates Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised as revenue when of pay. These factors were determined based on an actuarial NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (1,052) 5,946 the Museum transfers to the buyer the significant risks and review to approximate present value. rewards of ownership of the goods. The superannuation expense for the financial year is determined Opening cash and cash equivalents 11,241 5,295 ii. Rendering of Services by using the formulae specified in the Treasurer’s Directions. Revenue is recognised when the service is provided or by The expense for certain superannuation schemes (i.e. Basic CLOSING CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 5 10,189 11,241 reference to the stage of completion (based on labour hours Benefit and First State Super), is calculated as a percentage incurred to date) of the contract. of the employees’ salary. For other superannuation schemes (i.e. State Superannuation Scheme and State Authorities The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements iii. Investment and Other Revenue Superannuation Scheme), the expense is calculated as a Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest multiple of the employees’ superannuation contributions. method as set out in AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. Rental revenue is recognised in (f) Insurance accordance with AASB 117 Leases on a straight-line basis over The Museum’s insurance activities are conducted through the NSW the lease term. Royalty and copyright revenue is recognised Treasury Managed Fund Scheme of self insurance for Government in accordance with AASB 118 Revenue on an accrual basis agencies. The expense (premium) is determined by the Fund Manager in accordance with the substance of the relevant agreement. based on industry benchmarks and the Museum’s past experience. TCorp Hour Glass distributions are recognised in accordance (g) Accounting for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) with AASB 118 when the Museum’s right to receive payment is Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount established. of GST, except where: iv. Grants and Contributions l the amount of GST incurred by the agency as a purchaser that Grants and contributions include donations and grants from is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is the Department of the Arts, Sport and Recreation. They are recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of an asset or as generally recognised as income when the Museum obtains part of an item of expense. control over the assets comprising the grants and contributions. l receivables and payables are stated with the amount of GST Control over grants and contributions is normally obtained when included. the obligations relating to the receipt have been met and, in the The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is case of donations, on receipt of cash included as part of receivables or payables.

64 65 TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2008 TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2008 Cash flows are included in the cash flow statement on a gross Revaluation decrements are recognised immediately as expenses i. Cash the Powerhouse Museum and Sydney Observatory. The Museum has basis. The GST component of cash flows arising from investing and in the surplus / deficit, except that, to the extent that a credit Cash comprises cash on hand, bank balances and amounts contributed 50% of the working capital for the joint venture and is financing activities which is recoverable from, or payable to, the balance exists in the asset revaluation reserve in respect of deposited in the TCorp Hour Glass Cash facility. For cash entitled to a 50% share of profits from the joint venture. ATO is classified as operating cash flows. the same class of assets, they are debited directly to the asset flow purposes investments with all TCorp’s Hour Glass (t) Conditions on contributions (h) Acquisition of Assets revaluation reserve. facilities are included as cash. The Museum receives funds the expenditure of which is restricted The cost method of accounting is used for the initial recording As a not-for-profit entity, revaluation increments and decrements ii. Loans and Receivables by the conditions under which the donation or bequest is made. of all acquisitions of assets controlled by the Museum. Cost is are offset against one another within a class of non-current The Museum does not have any loans. Receivables are These funds are recognised as revenue in the period in which they the amount of cash or cash equivalents paid or the fair value of assets, but not otherwise. non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable are received. In some cases where there is an overriding condition the other consideration given to acquire the asset at the time of Where an asset that has previously been revalued is disposed of, payments that are not quoted in an active market. These that requires repayment of the grant if the condition is not met, an its acquisition or construction or, where applicable, the amount any balance remaining in the asset revaluation reserve in respect financial assets are recognised initially at fair value, amount equal to the grant is recognised as a liability until such time attributed to that asset when initially recognised in accordance as the condition either materialises or is removed. of that asset is transferred to accumulated funds usually based on the transaction cost or face value. with the specific requirements of other Australian Accounting (k) Impairment of Property, Plant and Equipment Subsequent measurement is at amortised cost using (u) Non-Monetary Assistance Standards. As a not-for-profit entity with no cash generating units, the Museum the effective interest method, less an allowance for any The Museum receives assistance and contributions from third Assets acquired at no cost or for nominal consideration, are is effectively exempted from AASB 136 Impairment of Assets impairment of receivables. Any changes are accounted for parties by way of the provision of volunteer labour, donations initially recognised as assets and revenues at their fair value at the and bequests to the collection and the provision of goods and and impairment testing. This is because AASB 136 modifies the in the income statement when impaired or derecognised. date of acquisition. recoverable amount test to the higher of fair value less costs to sell services free of charge. These contributions are valued as at the Fair value is the amount for which an asset could be exchanged and depreciated replacement cost. This means that, for an asset Short-term receivables with no stated interest rate are date of acquisition or provision of services. Values in relation to between knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm’s length already measured at fair value, impairment can only arise if selling measured at the original invoice amount where the effect donations to the collection and donations of goods and services are transaction. costs are material. Selling costs are regarded as immaterial. of discounting is immaterial. recognised in the Income Statement as revenue under Grants and iii. Investments Industry Contributions and as an expense under the appropriate Collection items acquired during the year are recorded at cost (l) Assets not able to be Reliably Measured Investments represent amounts held in long term TCorp classification. plus a processing cost and recognised as assets. Processing costs The Museum does not hold any assets other than those recognised Hour Glass Investment Facilities. These amounts have been are dependant on the nature, size, availability in the market and in the Balance Sheet. (v) Taxation Status designated at fair value through profit or loss using the second The activities of the Museum are exempt from income tax. The knowledge of history of the item and consists of staff salary and (m) Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment leg of the fair value option i.e. these financial assets are Museum is registered for GST purposes and has gift deductible freight costs. Depreciation is provided for on a straight line basis for all managed and their performance is evaluated on a fair value recipient status. (i) Capitalisation Thresholds depreciable assets so as to write off the depreciable amount of basis, in accordance with a documented investment strategy, (w) Trustee Benefits Property, plant and equipment costing $5,000 and above individually each asset as it is consumed over its useful life to the Museum. and information about these assets is provided internally to the No Trustee of the Museum has entered into a material contract with are capitalised. Computer related assets costing individually $5,000 All material separately identifiable component assets are Museum’s key management personnel. or less but which form part of a network with a cumulative value in the Museum since the end of the previous financial period and there depreciated over their shorter useful lives. The movement in the fair value of the Hour Glass Investment excess of $5,000 are also capitalised. are no material contracts involving Trustee’s interests existing at the Land is not a depreciable asset. Certain heritage assets, such Facilities incorporates distributions received as well as end of the period (j) Revaluation of Property, Plant and Equipment as the Museum’s collection items, have an extremely long useful unrealised movements in fair value and is recognised in the (x) Accounting Standards issued but not yet effective Physical non-current assets are valued in accordance with the life. Depreciation for collection items cannot be reliably measured Income Statement. The Museum did not early adopt any new accounting standards “Valuation of Physical Non-Current Assets at Fair Value” Policy because the useful life and the net amount to be recovered at the iv. Payables and interpretations that are not yet effective. At the date of and Guidelines Paper (TPP07-01). This policy adopts fair value in end of the useful life cannot be reliably measured. In these cases, These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services authorisation of the financial report, the following standards and accordance with AASB 116 Property, Plant and Equipment. depreciation is not recognised. The decision not to recognise provided to the Museum, and other amounts. Payables are interpretations were on issue and applicable to the Museum, but Property, plant and equipment is measured on an existing depreciation for these assets is reviewed annually. recognised initially at fair value, usually based on the transaction not yet effective: use basis, where there are no feasible alternative uses in the Depreciation rates are reviewed each year taking into consideration cost or face value. Subsequent measurement is at amortised l AASB 101 ‘Presentation of Financial Statements’ that is existing natural, legal, financial and socio-political environment. the condition and estimated useful life of the assets. cost using the effective interest method. Short term payables applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 However, in the limited circumstances where there are feasible Category: Depreciation Rate: with no stated interest rate are measured at the original invoice January 2009. alternative uses, assets are valued at their highest and best use. Buildings 2.00% amount where the effect of discounting is immaterial. l AASB 1004 ‘Contributions’ that is applicable to annual Fair value of property, plant and equipment is determined based Buildings - internal services 8.00% v. Impairment of financial assets reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2008 on the best available market evidence, including current market and major components All financial assets, except those measured at fair value through l AASB 1049 ‘Whole of Government and General Government selling prices for the same or similar assets. Where there is no Plant and equipment 15.00% profit and loss, are subject to an annual review for impairment. Sector Financial Reporting’ that is applicable to annual available market evidence, the asset’s fair value is measured at Computer equipment 33.33% An allowance for impairment is established when there is reporting periods beginning on or after 1 July 2008. its market buying price, the best indicator of which is depreciated Motor vehicles 20.00% objective evidence that the entity will not be able to collect all l AASB 2007-8 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting replacement cost. Permanent exhibition fit out 2.25% - 25.00% amounts due. Standards arising from AASB 101’ that is applicable to annual The Museum revalues each class of property, plant and equipment (n) Restoration Costs For financial assets carried at amortised cost, the amount of the reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009. at least every five years or with sufficient regularity to ensure that The estimated cost of dismantling and removing an asset and allowance is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount l AASB 2007-9 ‘Amendments to Australian Accounting the carrying amount of each asset in the class does not differ restoring the site is included in the cost of an asset, to the extent it and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted Standards arising from the Review of AASs 27, 29 and 31’ that materially from its fair value at reporting date. The last such is recognised as a liability. at the effective interest rate. The amount of the impairment is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after revaluation was completed on 1 July 2005 and was based on an (o) Maintenance loss is recognised in the income statement. Any reversals of 1 July 2008. independent assessment. The costs of day-to-day servicing costs or maintenance are charged impairment losses are reversed through the Income statement. The Museum has assessed the impact of these new standards and Non-specialised assets with short useful lives are measured at as expenses as incurred, except where they relate to the replacement (r) Inventories interpretations and considers the impact to be insignificant. depreciated historical cost, as a surrogate for fair value. of a component of an asset, in which case the costs are capitalised Inventories held for resale are stated at the lower of cost and net When revaluing non-current assets by reference to current prices and depreciated. realisable value. Cost is calculated using the “first in first out” for assets newer than those being revalued (adjusted to reflect the (p) Leased Assets method. present condition of the assets), the gross amount and the related The Museum leases certain plant and equipment. The Museum does not have any inventories acquired at no cost or for accumulated depreciation is separately restated. All such leases are operating leases, where the lessors effectively nominal consideration. Net realisable value is the estimated selling For other assets, any balances of accumulated depreciation retain substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership of price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of existing at the revaluation date in respect of those assets are the leased items, the payments on which are included in the completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. determination of the results of operations over the lease term. credited to the asset accounts to which they relate. The net asset (s) Accounting for Joint Ventures Operating lease payments are recognised in the period in which they accounts are then increased or decreased by the revaluation The Museum has a joint venture agreement in relation to the Retail are incurred. increments or decrements. Operations Business at the Powerhouse Shop, Sydney Observatory Revaluation increments are credited directly to the asset revaluation (q) Financial Instruments Shop and any Special Exhibitions Shops within the Powerhouse reserve, except that, to the extent that an increment reverses a The Museum’s principal financial instruments policies are outlined Museum. The Joint Venture is a jointly controlled entity, and as such revaluation decrement in respect of that class of asset previously below. These financial instruments arise directly from the Museum’s is accounted for using the equity method. operations or are required to finance its operations. The Museum recognised as an expense in the surplus / deficit, the increment is The joint venture is responsible for the management, operations and does not enter into or trade financial instruments for speculative recognised immediately as revenue in the surplus / deficit. product development in relation to the Retail Operations Business at purposes and does not use financial derivatives.

66 67 TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2008 TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2008 2 INCOME 2008 2007 3 EXPENSES 2008 2007 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 (a) Sale of goods and services (a) Personnel services expenses Sale of goods Salaries and wages (including Recreation Leave) 20,683 20,463 Shops 64 1 Redundancy payments 2,324 - Publications 92 243 Superannuation – defined benefit plans * 900 898 156 244 Superannuation – defined contribution plans 1,331 1,272 Long Service Leave * 744 795 Rendering of Services Workers Compensation Insurance 449 551 Admissions 4,293 3,092 Payroll Tax * 1,484 1,436 Members organisation 514 436 Other Payroll tax and fringe benefit tax 134 143 Leased operations 405 248 28,049 25,558 Venue hire and catering 553 425 * Inclusive of amounts provided free of charge by DASR. A corresponding amount is shown in Exhibition fees 20 - income as grants and contributions. Fees for staff services 642 463 In addition, personnel services costs have been incurred on capital projects, including $996,000 Other 16 - (2007 $754,000) for processing costs in accessioning additions to the collection (refer notes 1(i) and 10). Personnel services non-cash contributions of $619,000 (2007 $524,000) in the form of 6,443 4,664 voluntary labour, were also received. 6,599 4,908 (b) Other operating expenses Advertising and publicity 2,310 2,710 (b) Investment income Auditor’s remuneration 47 85 TCorp Hourglass investment facilities - 593 Cleaning and laundry 790 754 Interest 442 392 Computer software 374 702 442 985 Consumables 593 1,083 Decrement in Value of Investments 530 - (c) Grants and contributions Exhibition fitout 555 1,325 From DASR: Fees – contract services 2,343 2,712 Recurrent Grants 30,515 30,803 Freight, cartage and handling 285 160 Capital Grants 1,845 9,837 Insurance 439 641 Personnel services benefits and liabilities provided free of charge by DASR 1,714 1,723 Legal, royalty and copyright fees 35 36 34,074 42,363 Maintenance 2,547 2,860 Power and water supplies 1,180 1,189 From other institutions and individuals: Printing and publications 324 459 Grants – Other 296 1,502 Travel and accommodation 184 538 Public Donations 206 121 Other 1,660 1,600 Foundation Donations 154 146 14,196 16,854 Industry donations and contributions 435 1,069 Reconciliation – total maintenance Collection Donations – in kind 904 720 Maintenance expense as above 2,547 2,860 Other Donations – in kind 1,325 2,214 Employee related maintenance expense included in Note 3(a) 668 606 3,320 5,772 Total maintenance expenses included in Note 3(a) & 3(b) 3,215 3,466 37,394 48,135

(c) Depreciation and amortisation expense (d) Other income Buildings 2,164 2,246 Other income 233 311 Plant and equipment 961 950 Vendor balance adjustment 112 168 Exhibition fit out 2,578 2,416 345 479 5,703 5,611

4 (GAIN) / LOSS ON SALE OF NON-CURRENT ASSETS Proceeds from sale of plant & equipment (168) (230) Written down value of assets sold/disposed 151 1,472 (17) 1,242

68 69 TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2008 TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2008 5 CURRENT ASSETS – CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 2008 2007 9 RESTRICTED ASSETS 2008 2007 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 Cash at bank and on hand 400 116 Included in investments are funds donated or bequeathed to the Museum for specific purposes. Short term deposits 5,161 6,146 They are made up of amounts that are preserved until specific dates in the future with the balance 5,561 6,262 expendable at any time by the Trustees in accordance with the donation or bequest. For the purposes of the Cash Flow Statement, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, Bequests – Capital preserved until 2012 82 82 cash at bank and current and non-current investments consisting of certificates of deposit, bank Unspent contributions 198 270 bills and investments with TCorp. 280 352 Cash and cash equivalent assets recognised in the Balance Sheet are reconciled at the end of the financial year to the Cash Flow Statement as follows: 10 NON-CURRENT ASSETS – Land and Plant and Collection Total Cash and Cash Equivalents (per Balance Sheet) 5,561 6,262 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Buildings Equipment Assets $’000 TCorp Hourglass Long Term Growth Facility 4,628 4,979 $’000 $’000 $’000 Closing cash and cash equivalents (per Cash Flow Statements) 10,189 11,241 At 1 July 2006 Gross carrying amount 146,771 44,932 400,757 592,460 6 CURRENT ASSETS – TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES Accumulated depreciation and impairment 30,277 26,101 - 56,378 Sale of goods and services 376 373 At fair value 116,494 18,831 400,757 536,082 Less: Allowance for impairment (74) (14) At 30 June 2007 Other debtors 354 808 Gross carrying amount 147,185 46,381 402,699 596,265 Prepayments 122 50 Accumulated depreciation and impairment 32,522 28,505 - 61,027 778 1,217 At fair value 114,663 17,876 402,699 535,238 At 30 June 2008 7 NON-CURRENT ASSETS – FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT AND LOSS Gross carrying amount 148,024 47,710 405,191 600,925 TCorp Hour Glass investment facilities 4,628 4,979 Accumulated depreciation and impairment 34,687 31,973 - 66,660 4,628 4,979 At fair value 113,337 15,737 405,191 534,265 The Museum incurs continuing expenditure on the research and development, preservation and maintenance of the collection. 8 NON-CURRENT ASSETS – INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD During the year $5,602,000 (2007 $5,272,000) was directly expended in this area. Movement in the carrying amount of investment in joint venture. Collection items acquired free of liability during the year have been valued, where values can be reasonably determined, at $904,000 Opening balance at start of year 87 87 (2007 $720,000). This amount has been treated as additions under collection at valuation. Processing costs in relation to the accessioning New Investment - - have been included in collection at cost. Processing costs include employee related costs of $996,000 (2007 $754,000). Share of profits 21 - Reconciliation Dividends received/receivable (21) - A reconciliation of the carrying amount of each class of property, plant and equipment at the beginning and end of each Investments received/receivable re dissolution of joint venture - - reporting period are set out below: Closing balance at end of year 87 87 Year ended 30 June 2008 Total share of net profits from joint venture investment 21 - Fair value at start of year 114,663 17,876 402,699 535,238 Additions 838 1,551 2,492 4,881 Disposals - (151) - (151) Depreciation Expense (2,164) (3,539) - (5,703) Fair value at end of year 113,337 15,737 405,191 534,265

Year ended 30 June 2007 Fair value at start of year 116,494 18,831 400,757 536,082 Additions 454 3,882 1,942 6,278 Disposals (39) (1,472) - (1,511) Depreciation Expense (2,246) (3,365) - (5,611) Fair value at end of year 114,663 17,876 402,699 535,238

70 71 TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2008 TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2008

11 CURRENT / NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES – TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 2008 2007 14 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS $’000 $’000 The Museum’s principle financial instruments are outlined below. These financial instruments arise directly from Trade Creditors 1,904 1,502 the Museum’s operations or are required to finance the Museum’s operations. The Museum does not enter into or Accruals 1,461 1,307 trade financial instruments for speculative purposes. The Museum does not use financial derivatives. Accrued personnel services expenses 308 134 (a) Financial instrument categories Provisions for personnel services expenses Financial Assets Note Category Carrying Carrying Recreation leave 1,832 2,075 Amount Amount Annual leave oncosts 238 - 2008 2007 Payroll tax on annual leave 110 124 $’000 $’000 Long service leave oncosts 165 181 Cash and cash equivalents 5 N/A 5,561 6,262 Payroll tax on long service leave 297 326 Trade and other receivables1 6 Loans and receivables (at amortised cost) 302 359 6,315 5,649 Financial assets at fair value 7 At fair value through profit or loss – 4,628 4,979 Current 6,292 5,624 designated as such upon initial recognition Non-current 23 25 6,315 5,649 Financial Liabilities Note Category Carrying Carrying Amount Amount 12 CHANGES IN EQUITY Accumulated Asset Total 2008 2007 Funds Total Revaluation Equity $’000 $’000 $’000 Reserve $’000 $’000 Trade and other payables2 11 Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost 5,296 5,052 Balance as at 1 July 2006 396,566 140,326 536,892 Notes Changes in Equity – Other than transactions with owners as owners 1. Excludes statutory receivables and prepayments (i.e. not within the scope of AASB 7). 2. Excludes statutory payables and unearned revenue (i.e. not within the scope of AASB 7). Surplus for the year 5,242 - 5,242 Total 5,242 - 5,242 (b) Credit risk Transfers within Equity Credit risk arises when there is the possibility of the Museum’s debtors defaulting on their contractual obligations, resulting in Asset revaluation reserve balance transferred to a financial loss to the Museum. The maximum exposure to credit risk is generally represented by the carrying amount of the accumulated funds on disposal of asset 563 (563) - financial assets (net of any allowance for impairment). Balance as at 30 June 2007 402,371 139,763 542,134 Credit risk arises from the financial assets of the Museum, including cash and receivables. No collateral is held by the Museum. The Museum has not granted any financial guarantees. Changes in Equity – Other than transactions with owners as owners Deficit for the year (3,130) - (3,130) Cash Total (3,130) - (3,130) Cash comprises cash on hand, bank balances with the Westpac Banking Corporation and deposits in TCorp Hour Glass Cash Facilities. Interest is earned on daily bank balances at the weekly average of the 30 day Bank Bill rate adjusted for a management Transfers within Equity fee to Westpac. Asset revaluation reserve balance transferred to accumulated funds on disposal of asset Receivables – trade debtors Balance as at 30 June 2008 399,241 139,763 539,004 All trade debtors are recognised as amounts receivable at balance date. Collectibility of trade debtors is reviewed on an ongoing Asset Revaluation Reserve basis. Procedures as established in the Treasurer’s Directions are followed to recover outstanding amounts. Debts which are known The asset revaluation reserve is used to record increments and decrements on the revaluation of non-current assets. to be uncollectible are written off. An allowance for impairment is raised when there is objective evidence that the entity will not be This accords with the Museum’s policy on the ‘Revaluation of Property, Plant and Equipment’ as discussed in Note 1(k). able to collect all amounts due. This evidence includes past experience, and current and expected changes in economic conditions and debtor credit ratings. No interest is earned on trade debtors. Sales are made on 30 day terms. 13 RECONCILIATION OF THE SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR TO NET CASH FLOWS 2008 2007 The Museum is not materially exposed to concentrations of credit risk to a single trade debtor or group of debtors. Based on past FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES $’000 $’000 experience, debtors that are not past due (2008 $204,000; 2007 $255,000) and not less than 60 days past due (2008 $30,000 ; 2007 Surplus for the year (3,130) 5,242 $63,000) are not considered impaired and together these represent 77% of the total trade debtors. There are no debtors which are Adjustments for items not involving cash currently not past due or impaired whose terms have been renegotiated. The only financial assets that are past due or impaired Depreciation 5,703 5,611 are ‘sales of goods and services’ in the receivables category of the balance sheet. Donations to the collection (904) (719) Allowance for impairment 59 5 WIP transfer - 39 Increase/(decrease) in creditors and accruals 555 (358) Increase/(decrease) in employee entitlements 111 158 Decrease/(increase) in receivables 452 (42) Decrease/(increase) in interest receivable - - Decrease/(increase) in prepayments (72) 67 Decrease/(increase) in inventories - 30 Net (gain)/loss on sale of plant and equipment (17) 1,242 Net Cash Flows From Operating Activities 2,757 11,275

72 73 TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2008 TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2008 $’000 $’000 Other price risk – TCorp Hour Glass facilities Total 1,2 Past due but Considered Exposure to ‘other price risk’ primarily arises through the investment in the TCorp Hour Glass Investment Facilities, which are not impaired 1,2 impaired 1,2 held for strategic rather than trading purposes. The Museum has no direct equity investments. The Museum holds units in the following Hour Glass investment trusts: 2008 < 3 months overdue 39 30 9 Facility Investment Sectors Investment Horizon 2008 2007 3 months – 6 months overdue 29 - 29 $’000 $’000 > 6 months overdue 30 - 30 Cash facility Cash, money market instruments Up to 1.5 years (pre June 5,161 6,146 2008 – up to 2 years) 2007 < 3 months overdue 75 75 - Long-term Cash, money market instruments, 7 years and over 4,628 4,979 growth facility Australian and international bonds, listed 3 months – 6 months overdue 6 6 - property, Australian and international > 6 months overdue 23 9 14 shares Notes The unit price of each facility is equal to the total fair value of the net assets held by the facility divided by the number of units 1. Each column in the table reports ‘gross receivables’ on issue for that facility. Unit prices are calculated and published daily. 2. The ageing analysis excludes statutory receivables, as these are not within the scope of AASB 7 and excludes receivables that NSW TCorp is trustee for each of the above facilities and is required to act in the best interest of the unitholders and to are not past due and not impaired. Therefore, the ‘total’ will not reconcile to the receivables total recognised in the balance sheet. administer the trusts in accordance with the trust deeds. As trustee, TCorp has appointed external managers to manage the performance and risks of each facility in accordance with a mandate agreed by the parties. However, TCorp acts as manager for (c) Liquidity risk part of the Cash Facility. A significant portion of the administration of the facilities is outsourced to an external custodian. Liquidity risk is the risk that the Museum will be unable to meet its payment obligations when they fall due. The Museum Investment in the Hour Glass facilities limits the Museum’s exposure to risk, as it allows diversification across a pool of funds continuously manages risk through monitoring future cash flows and maturities planning to ensure adequate holding of high with different investment horizons and a mix of investments. quality liquid assets. The objective is to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility. NSW TCorp provides sensitivity analysis information for each of the investment facilities, using historically based volatility During the current and prior years the Museum did not have any borrowings. The Museum’s exposure to liquidity risk is deemed information collected over a ten year period, quoted at two standard deviations (i.e. 95% probability). The TCorp Hour Glass insignificant based on prior periods’ data and current assessment of risk. Investment facilities are designated at fair value through profit and loss and therefore any change in unit price impacts directly The liabilities are recognised for amounts due to be paid in the future for goods or services received, whether or not invoiced. on profit (rather than equity). A reasonably possible change is based on the percentage change in unit price (as advised by Amounts owing to suppliers (which are unsecured) are settled in accordance with the policy set out in Treasurer’s Directions TCorp) multiplied by the redemption value as at 30 June each year for each facility. 219.01. If trade terms are not specified, payment is made no later than the end of the month following the month in which an invoice is received. Treasurer’s Directions 219.01 allows the Minister to award interest for late payment. No interest was paid on Impact on profit/loss late payments during 2008 (2007 Nil). Change in 2008 2007 The table below summarises the maturity profile of the Museum’s financial liabilities, together with the interest rate exposure. unit price $’000 $’000

Maturity analysis and interest rate exposure of financial liabilities Hour Glass Investment – Cash facility +/- 1% 52 61

$’000 Interest Rate Exposure $’000 Maturity Dates Hour Glass Investment – Long term growth facility +/- 15% 694 747 Weighted Nominal Fixed Variable Non- < 1 yr 1 – 5 yrs > 5 yrs Average Amount 1 Interest Interest interest (e) Fair value Effective Rate Rate bearing Financial instruments are generally recognised at cost, with the exception of the TCorp Hour Glass facilities which are Int. Rate measured at fair value. As discussed, the value of the Hour Glass Investments is based on the Museum’s share of the value of 2008 the underlying assets of the facility, based on the market value. All of the the Hour Glass facilities are valued using ‘redemption’ pricing. Payables na 5,296 - - 5,296 5,288 8 - With the exception of TCorp Hour Glass facilities, all financial instruments are carried at (amortised) cost which approximates 5,296 - - 5,296 5,288 8 - fair value.

2007 15 NON-CASH FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Payables na 5,052 - - 5,052 5,043 9 - Assistance and contributions received free of charge from third parties are recorded in the financial statements in relation to 5,052 - - 5,052 5,043 9 - donations to the collection. Total assistance and contributions received free of charge are detailed below: Notes Donations of collection items brought to account by creating an asset and crediting non-cash donations (refer notes 2(c), 10 and 13) 1. The amounts disclosed are the contractual undiscounted cash flows of each class of financial liabilities and therefore may not reconcile to the balance sheet.

(d) Market risk Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. The Museum’s exposures to market risk are primarily through other price risks associated with the movement in the unit price of the Hour Glass Investment Facilities. The Museum has no exposure to foreign currency risk and does not enter into commodity contracts. The effect on profit and equity due to a reasonably possible change in risk variable is outlined in the information below, for other price risk. A reasonably possible change in risk variable has been determined after taking into account the economic environment in which the Museum operates and the time frame for the assessment (i.e. until the end of the next annual reporting period). The sensitivity analysis is performed on the same basis for 2007. The analysis assumes that all other variables remain constant.

74 75 TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 June 2008 16 COMMITMENTS FOR EXPENDITURE 2008 2007 2. COMMITTEES $’000 $’000 APPENDICES Trust Finance Committee Mr Mark Nicholaeff, Trustee) Meetings: eligible 8; attended 8; leave 0 (a) Capital Commitments Dr Nicholas G Pappas, President Meetings: eligible 8; attended 7; leave 1 Aggregate capital expenditure contracted for various refurbishment projects at balance Mr Mark Bouris, Trustee date and not provided for: 1. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meetings: eligible 8; attended 1; leave 7 Not later than one year 289 508 Staff representation: The members of the Trust, their current responsibilities, the number Total (including GST) 289 508 Dr Dawn Casey, Director of meetings they were eligible to attend in the period, the number Mr Keith Edwards, Associate Director, Corporate and Financial Services attended and the number for which they were given leave are listed Mr Peter Morton, Executive Officer (Secretary) below. There were seven meetings of the Trust during the period. (b) Other expenditure commitments Audit Committee Dr Nicholas G Pappas, MA(Syd), LLB(NSW), PhD(Syd) The committee develops and monitors the Museum’s audit plan and Aggregate other expenditure contracted for maintenance, printing and insurance at Terms: 22.02.99-31.12.01; 01.01.02-31.12.04; 1.1.05-31.12.07; 1.1.08- implements audit outcomes. balance date and not provided for: 31.12.10 Mr Mark Nicholaeff, Trustee (Chair) Not later than one year 1,739 1,609 (President from 01.01.03) Meetings: eligible 3; attended 3; leave 0 Principal, Nicholas G Pappas & Company, Lawyers; Chairman, Laiki Dr Nicholas G Pappas, President Later than one year and not later than 5 years 403 6 Bank (Australia) Ltd; Chairman, South Sydney District Rugby League Meetings: eligible 3; attended 3; leave 0 Total (including GST) 2,142 1,615 Football Club Ltd; Trustee, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia Mr Mark Bouris, Trustee Consolidated Trust; Governor, The Steve Waugh Foundation – Australia Meetings: eligible 3; attended 0; leave 3 Meetings: eligible – 7; attended – 7; leave – 0 Staff representation: Dr Dawn Casey, Director (c) Operating lease commitments Dr Anne Summers, AO Mr Keith Edwards, Associate Director, Corporate and Financial Services Terms: 01.01.00-31.12.02; 01.01.03-31.12.05; 01.01.06-31.12.08 Future non-cancellable operating lease rentals: Mr Peter Morton, Executive Officer (Secretary) (Deputy President from 27.03.03) Not later than one year - 7 Author and journalist. The Museum Executive, comprising the Director, Deputy Director, Total (including GST) - 7 Meetings: eligible – 7; attended – 7; leave – 0 Associate Directors and Executive Officer, meets weekly to develop and review policy, monitor finance and programs performance, and Professor Shirley Alexander promote transparency in decision making. Staff members attend as Term: 01.01.07-31.12.09 The total commitments above include input tax credits of $221,000 (2007 $194,000) that are expected to be recovered from the appropriate for particular issues. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Teaching, Learning and Equity) University of Australian Taxation Office. Technology, Sydney. Department Heads meet weekly with the Director, Deputy Director and Meetings: eligible – 7; attended – 7; leave – 0 Associate Directors to exchange information about the week’s activities. 17 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Mr Mark Bouris A range of other committees relating to specific areas of operations or projects meet as required. As a consequence of an occupational health and safety incident during the year the Museum has a contingent liability in relation Terms: 01.01.03-31.12.05; 01.01.06-31.12.08 Chairman, Australian Financial Investment Group; Chairman, Wizard 3. EXHIBITIONS to a potential fine associated with this incident. At the time of reporting no indication has been given in relation to whether a fine Home Loans; Board Member, Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club Limited will be forthcoming, or the quantum of same. No indication has been given in relation to when any such fine will be levied. The & Eastern Suburbs District Rugby League Club; Adjunct Professor in The following exhibitions opened between 1 July 2007 and 30 June Museum estimates that it has a contingent liability of $200,000 (2007 Nil). the School of Banking & Finance and the School of Business Law & 2008. These are in addition to the exhibitions that were open during Taxation, Faculty of Commerce at the University of NSW. the period but opened before 1 July 2007. Elements of permanent Meetings: eligible – 7; attended – 2; leave – 5 exhibitions (from single objects to whole section replacements) are 18 PAYMENTS MADE TO CONSULTANTS Ms Trisha Dixon also changed regularly. Total payments made to consultants during the year totalled $125,000 (2007 $158,000). Terms: 01.01.03–31.12.03; 01.01.04-31.12.06; 01.01.07-31.12.09 Temporary Exhibitions Photographer; author; consultant. Meetings: eligible – 7; attended – 6; leave – 1 Australian Design Awards 19 PAYMENTS MADE TO TRUSTEES 30 Jun 07–29 Jun 08 Mr Mark Nicholaeff Each year a number of designs are selected for display at the No payments were made to trustees during the year (2007 Nil). Term 01.01.07-31.12.08 Powerhouse for their excellence in design and innovative use of Partner, UHY Haines Norton, Sydney; Director UHY International technology and materials. This year’s display includes a device for Limited; Independent Chair, Audit Committee, Museum of Applied Arts diagnosing melanoma, a waterless urinal, glasses that provide early 20 POST BALANCE DATE EVENTS and Sciences 2004-06 warning of driver drowsiness, a water filter for urban rainwater tanks, Meetings: eligible – 7; attended – 3; leave – 4 No matter, or circumstance, has arisen since the end of the financial year to the date of this report that, has or may significantly and a pulley block for racing sailboats. Ms Margaret Seale Supported by Australian International Design Awards, a Division of affect the activities of the Museum, the results of those activities or its state of affairs, in the ensuing, or any subsequent, Standards Australia. financial year. Terms: 01.01.03-31.12.06; 01.01.07-31.12.09 Managing Director, Random House Australia; Director, Random House Fashion from fleece: 200 years of Australian wool in fashion New Zealand. END OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 24 Jul–22 Aug 07 Meetings: eligible – 7; attended – 6; leave – 1 Fashion from fleece celebrated two centuries of Australian wool in Mr Anthony Sukari fashion and also charted the journey of the Australian Merino from the Terms: 01.01.01-31.12.01; 01.01.02-31.12.04; 01.01.05-31.12.07; pastoral boom to the high-tech fabric innovations of today. The exhibition 1.1.08-31.12.10 included newly commissioned designs by Martin Grant, Collette Dinnigan, Chair, Panel of Advisors, Migration Heritage Centre of NSW; Chair, Josh Goot, Easton Pearson, Akira Isogawa and Proenza Schouler, as well MigrantLink Australia Limited as modern and vintage wool garments by Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Meetings: eligible – 7; attended – 4; leave – 3 Giorgio Armani and Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garcons, and historical material from the Powerhouse Museum’s collection. Ms Judith Wheeldon, AM, BS (Wis) MEd (Syd) FACE FAICD The exhibition was developed by Australian Wool Innovation in Terms: 01.01.05-31.12.07; 1.1.08-31.12.10 association with the Powerhouse Museum. Supported by Qantas. Former Headmistress Abbotsleigh and Queenwood; Member, Federal Ministerial Advisory Committee on AIDS, Hepatitis C, Aboriginal Sexual Electrolux Design Health - Hepatitis C Subcommittee; Member, Australian Teaching and 3 Aug– 14 Oct 07 Learning Council Board, Montessori Children’s Foundation Board, Electrolux designers in Sydney set out to invigorate ‘induction’ cook tops. Masterman Trust Board, UTS China Study Group Advisory Board On display were four examples that were chosen for further development. Meetings: eligible – 7; attended – 6; leave – 1 Display organised and produced by Electrolux.

76 77 Home Beautiful Product of the Year Awards Silver: Paul de Lamerie from the Cahn Collection Performing arts heritage 4. STAFF PUBLICATIONS From 3 Aug– 2 Sep 2007 17 Apr–22 Jun 08 28 Feb–22 Apr 08 From cutting-edge lights, sleek seating and accessories to innovative Focusing on the extraordinary work of Paul de Lamerie (1688-1751), A selection of objects that are significant in Australian performing arts Anderson, G. ‘ChIcAGO: Chasing the Identification of ASCA Galactic new appliances Home Beautiful magazine sought out the year’s ‘must London’s legendary 18th century silversmith, this exhibition displayed history included Richard Clapton’s sunglasses and lyric sheet, actor Objects’. Chandra News Letter, Issue 15, Winter 2007 have’ products for the home. around 70 fabulous Rococo pieces from the Cahn Collection, including Michael Caton’s ugg boots from the 1997 Australian film comedy The Barrett, D. ‘Axeman of the Mountain: The Tom Kirk Collection at the Presented in association with Home Beautiful. some of the most important pieces of de Lamerie silver in private hands. Castle, Ernie Dingo’s Akubra hat, and Norman Gunston’s jacket and tie, Powerhouse Museum’, Mt Wilson and Mt Irvine Historical Society This exhibition is organised and circulated by the Memphis Brooks as worn by actor Garry McDonald. All were gifts of the artists, 2007. Newsletter, Vol. 17, pp.8-10 Improving life: the design of Swedish innovations Museum of Art and made possible by the Cahn Family Foundation 3 Aug– 14 Oct 07 and Fed Ex Corporation. ‘Bust 39’ by Ah Xian Chan, S. (with Russo, A. Watkins, J. Kelly, L.), ‘Social Media and Cultural From simple, ingenious objects, to advanced, pioneering technology, 23 Apr–29 Jul 08 Interactive Experiences In Museums’ in Nordisk Museologi, 1-2007, s19- Improving Life demonstrated how turning an innovation into reality Student fashion A porcelain bust from the China, China series by Chinese-Australian 29; Towards New Metrics Of Success For On-line Museum Projects, in J. requires both creativity and the ability to recognize the everyday needs 2 June– 4 Sep 08 artist Ah Xian. Donated by Dr Gene and Brian Sherman through the Trant and D. Bearman (eds.). Museums and the Web 2008: Proceedings, of users. An annual exhibition, Student fashion provides a glimpse of the next Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2008. Toronto: Archives & Museum Informatics. March 2008; Uniting The Exhibition produced by Svensk Form in collaboration with the Swedish generation of Australian fashion designers, illustrating their sound Travelling Exhibitions Shanty Towns - Data Combining Across Multiple Institutions, in J Trant Institute. Supporters: Ericsson, Electrolux and The Sydney Morning technical skills and individual creativity. The exhibition showcases and D Bearman (eds). Museums and the Web 2008: Proceedings, Herald. outfits and textiles from the final year ranges of students from Greening the Silver City: seeds of bush regeneration Toronto: Archives & Museum Informatics, March 2008; (with Russo, A. Sydney-based fashion schools. Winning sky photos: the David Malin Awards This exhibition tells the remarkable story of how the denuded Watkins, J. Kelly, L.), ‘Participatory Communication with Social Media’, 17 Aug–15 Oct 07 Permanent Exhibitions landscape of Broken Hill was repaired by a bush regeneration scheme in Curator, Vol 51/1 January 2008, pp21-32 On display at Sydney Observatory was a selection of winning entries in the 1930s. Nuclear matters A Powerhouse Museum touring exhibition in collaboration with Czernis-Ryl, E. ‘Fabulous Rococo Silver’, Craft Arts International, No from this astrophotography competition. Judged by Dr David Malin, Broken Hill City Council and community and supported by Movable 72, 2008, pp.104-105; ‘London Silver Calling’, Australian Decorative formerly of the Anglo-Australian Observatory, it was open to amateur Opened 20 Aug 07 Experimentations, Nuclear matters Heritage NSW. Movable Heritage NSW is a Powerhouse Museum and Fine Arts Societies Bulletin 2007, p.14-15 astronomers and photographers around Australia. A new section of explains how A travelling exhibition developed by the Central West Astronomical nuclear science plays a big part in our everyday lives. The exhibition initiative coordinated through its Regional Services program to support Dalrymple, L. ‘History of Sydney Observatory’, Australian Sky Society (Parkes NSW) and supported by Canon Australia, CSIRO and examines the many applications of nuclear technology from medical research and documentation of cultural heritage collections. &Telescope, Mar/Apr 2008; ‘Skywatcher 12” Dobsonian Telescope’, the Powerhouse Museum. diagnosis and the treatment of cancer, to determining the structures Broken Hill Geocentre, 2 Aug–14 Oct 07; Orange City Library, 19 Australian Sky &Telescope, May/Jun 2008; ‘Deep Sky Delights’, of materials to generating power. Oct 07–28 Jan 08; Museum of the Riverina, Wagga Wagga 6 Mar–27 Australian Sky &Telescope, July/Aug, Sept/Oct, Nov/Dec 2007. Diana: A Celebration Sponsored by ANSTO (Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Apr 08; Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens, 3 May–18 Jun 08; Goulburn Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun 2008; ‘Southern Binocular Highlights - 27 Sep 07-18 May 08 Organisation) Library, 26 Jun–14 Sep 08. Binocular Observing’, Australian Sky &Telescope, July/Aug, Sept/Oct, Diana: A Celebration traced the life story of Diana, from her birth to Space Winning Sky Photos 2007 Nov/Dec 2007. Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun 2008 her untimely death. An intimate glimpse into the life of the People’s Princess, the exhibition featured more than 150 of her personal items. Opened 21 Mar 08 Winners and selected entries from the astrophotography competition. Donnelly, P. (with Sheedy, K.) ‘Pat Boland 1921-2006’, Journal of Space A travelling exhibition developed by the Central West Astronomical Highlights included Diana’s royal wedding gown, jewellery and outfits The Museum’s popular exhibition was refurbished and reopened in the Numismatic Association of Australia, Vol. 18, 2007, pp. 49-51; Society (Parkes NSW) and supported by Canon Australia, CSIRO and by designers such as Chanel, Versace and Catherine Walker. Also on March 2008. Highlights include the ‘Living and working in space’ section ‘William D Bush: Generous Benefactor and Life Fellow’, Journal of the the Powerhouse Museum. display were childhood letters, home movies and family memorabilia. where Australian astronaut Dr Andy Thomas and his wife and fellow Numismatic Association of Australia, Vol. 18, 2007, pp. 52-54 Produced by Art and Exhibitions International in association with the astronaut Dr Shannon Walker guide visitors through the International CSIRO Parkes Observatory, 1–31 Jul 07; Canberra Deep Space Zero Gravity Space Lab Dougherty, K. ‘A Back to Woomera Odyssey’, Australian Sky & Telescope, Althorp Estate. Major Partner: New Idea. Media Partners: 702 ABC Space Station (ISS). The is a fun interactive that Communication Complex, 23 Oct–9 Dec 07; Museum of the Riverina, vol.3, no.5, Sept/Oct, 2007; (and Henwood, R.) ‘Recovering Rockets from Sydney, Seven and The Sun-Herald, creates the illusion of being in a weightless environment. Wagga Wagga, 13 Dec 07–20 Jan 08; Scienceworks, Melbourne, 25 Jan– 20 Apr 08; Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Qld, 26 Apr–14 Jul 08. the Desert: Exercises in Retrieving Australia’s Space Heritage from the Embroidering…the future Yinalung yenu: women’s journey Simpson Desert’, History of Rocketry and Astronautics, AAS History Works wonders: stories about home remedies 15 Oct 0 –2 Dec 07 Opened 21 Mar 08 Series, Vol. 28, AAS History Series, volume 28, Univelt, San Diego, 2007 Princess Diana was known for her love of richly embroidered clothing. Six prominent Koori women share their stories, revealing how An exhibition about some of the weird, wonderful and commonplace pp. 467-488; ‘Woomera Rocket Range Turns 60’, Explorer (newsletter of This display featured exquisite embroidery samples from the London- Indigenous traditions are finding new forms of expression today. The ways in which people have dealt with sickness and injury at home. the AAS History Committee), American Astronautical Society, issue 4, Oct based Hand & Lock embroidery company, including Catherine Walker exhibition focuses on the areas where women are more influential Based on family memories of rituals and remedies, the exhibition tells 2007; (contributor) ‘Universe’, Millennium House, Sydney, 2007 (released designs for Diana and other royals. than men: creating and nurturing, teaching and community, family and the stories behind everyday household products and cures. outside Australia under the title ‘Astronomica’) Presented by Hand & Lock, London health, lore and law, and food gathering and preparation. This travelling exhibition was developed by the Powerhouse in collaboration with Dungog Historical Society, Leeton Italian Heritage Hutchison, A. ‘Industrial Strength–introduction’, Sydney Design Guide, designTECH Observing the weather Group, Brewarrina Local Aboriginal Land Council, Brewarrina Alphabet Press, Melbourne, 2007 1 December 2007 – 2 March 2008 Opened 5 Jun 08 Historical Society, Hay Museums, Hay and Booligal Public Schools, Jones, G. essay on Sydney fashion, The Sydney Design Guide Alphabet An annual exhibition, designTECH showcases innovative designs by This exhibition looks at 150 years of weather recording and forecasting, Dubbo Museum Services and Lightning Ridge Historical Society with Press, Melbourne, 2007; introductory text and individual label text for the 2007 Higher School Certificate Design and Technology students in charts our weather extremes and examines how climate change will support from the Migration Heritage Centre NSW. ‘Fashion in the 1990s’ web co-production with Westfield’s ‘whatswhat’ NSW. Projects included a range of works from fashion, furniture and impact future weather patterns. On display at Sydney Observatory. Campbelltown Library, 1 Sep 07–31 Oct 07; Powerhouse Discovery online fashion site April 2008 www.whatswhats.com.au textiles to green learning, sporting innovations and road safety designs Recent Acquisition Showcase Centre, 3 Nov 07 – 28 Apr 08. Presented by the Board of Studies NSW and the NSW Department of Lane, R. ‘The AAT/WFI survey of the Monoceros Ring and Canis Major This display showcases objects which the Powerhouse Museum has Steam locomotive 3830 Education and Training. dwarf galaxy - I. From l = (193-276) ’ Co author. Monthly Notices of the recently acquired for its collection - Steam locomotive 3830 tours NSW with assistance from the Museum’s Royal Astronomical Society, Volume 376, Issue 3, pp. 939-959. Mar 2007 Australians meet Diana Australian poster art curatorial and conservation staff. Unless otherwise noted, all tours are 15 Dec 07–18 May 08 25 Jul–12 Sep 07 run by 3801 Limited in conjunction with the Museum. Lea, M. (with Eden, D.) ‘The Powerhouse Museum Flute Collection: A tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, presented through the stories Avril Quaill’s poster Trespassers Keep out! supporting the Aboriginal 12 Aug 07 –Bankstown and return Carte’s 1851 System Flute’, in Flute Focus, Issue 11, July 2007, pp.20-21; of a range of Australians who met her during Diana’s official visits to land rights movement and Marie McMahon’s You are on Aboriginal 18 Aug 07 – Southern Highlands trip (with Eden, D.) ‘The Powerhouse Museum Flute Collection: Carte’s 1867 Australia. land. Di Holdway collection, gift of Alberto and Demetrio Alati, 2007. 23–26 Aug 07 - Ultimo Science Festival display System Flute’, in Flute Focus, Issue 12, October 2007, pp.22-23; (with Major sponsor: New Idea. 29 Sep 07 – Blue Mountains and return Eden, D.) ‘The Powerhouse Museum Flute Collection: The Neville Amadio Sydney International Exhibition Flutes’ in Flute Focus, Issue 13, January 2008, pp.30-31; (with Eden, Engineering Excellence 2007 Long term off site exhibitions 13 Sep 07–27 Feb 08 D. and Brown, R.) ‘The Powerhouse Museum Flute Collection – David 19 Dec 07–2 Nov 08 A selection of objects that related to the Sydney International KIDS (Kids Interactive Display System) Cubbin’s Gold Flute’, in Flute Focus, Issue 14, April 2008, pp30-31; ‘By Each year, the Sydney Division of Engineers Australia conducts an Exhibition held in 1879 including: printing plate, purchased with funds Appointment…John Devereux – Australia’s First Professional Stringed awards program to showcase outstanding engineering projects and New Children’s Hospital, Westmead from the Powerhouse Foundation, 2007; medal dies, gift of The Royal Instrument Maker’ in Australiana, Vol 30 No 2, May 2008, pp.11-17 the six award winning projects are displayed within the Success and From 26 Jun 02-ongoing Australian Mint, 1988; certificate and medals, Tom and Joy Hanley, An interactive unit, You and Me, focusing on health and the body is innovation exhibition. Lomb, N. ‘Total eclipse of the Moon Tuesday 28 August 2007’, ASA 1995; and photograph album. located within the Children’s Hospital. Another display for the child Presented in association with Engineers Australia, Sydney Division. Factsheet No. 21, Australian Astronomy website, 16 August 2007; protection unit developed by the Museum specifically for Westmead is The 1950 Sydney Cup book review of ‘Why is Uranus upside down?’, Australian Physicist, Shaanxi Province Folk Art Display also on display. 24 Oct 07–27 Feb 08 January/February 2008, p.38; book review of ‘Complete CD Atlas of 9–14 Feb 08 The Australian Jockey Club commissioned this 15 carat gold cup to The Joy of Discovery 2 the Universe’, Australian Physicist, November/December 2007, p.150; Featured the work of artists from the central Chinese province of present to the winner of the 1950 Sydney Cup from the retailer Hardy chapter on ‘Mars’, in the book Universe, ABC Books, November 2007 Shaanxi, home of the world-renowned Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Randwick Children’s Hospital Bros. Purchased with the assistance of the Australian Government 26 Oct 01–30 Apr 08 Supported by the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of Petersen, J. NSW Migration Heritage Centre, ‘Migration Heritage Centre, through the National Cultural Heritage Account, 2007. This exhibition was developed by the Powerhouse Museum in conjunction China, KVB Kunlun and China Eastern Airlines. Sydney, Australia’ in L. Prencipe (ed) ‘Migration Museums’, International with the Joseph Varga School for Special Needs, Randwick. This Journal Of Migration Studies, Centre Of Immigration Studies, Rome, exhibition of children’s artwork was inspired by a visit to the Museum.

78 79 vol XLIV, N. 167, July - September 2007; ‘Settled And Unsettled: Clegg, G. ‘Big Things - Preservation and the Paintbrush’, Local Pickett, C. ‘Sydney’s pubs: the drinker’s geography of the city’, Talks Queensland; ‘Photographic Projects beyond Digitisation’, Collections Accommodating Post-Second World War Migrants in New South Wales’, Collections: Global Audiences Seminar, Castle Hill After Noon (September and October), Powerhouse Australia Network seminar, Parramatta Heritage Centre and Royal Australian Historical Society ‘History’ magazine, 2007; (with Barrett, Museum Victoria J.) The Museum, Democracy And Domesticity: Who’s In Whose Web? Cox, P. ‘Rock ’n’ roll at Sydney Stadium: concert programs in the Rockell, D. and Ward, C. ‘Storage solutions - Big Things’, Local Museums Australia, Museums In A Changing Climate, 2007 Powerhouse collection’, Powerhouse Discovery Centre and Talks Collections: Global Audiences Seminar, Castle Hill Brown, M. ‘Collection Policies: What, Why & How’, talk and workshop, After Noon (October and February), Powerhouse; ‘The Powerhouse Museums Connect, Orana Arts, Western Plains Cultural Centre, Dubbo Pickett, C. ‘Pubs and crime: 20th century Sydney’, in Sydney’s Pubs, Museum and its Collection’, students from Stanford University, USA, Rudder, D. ‘Energy futures: learning from the past’, Talks After Noon,

Justice & Police Museum, Historic Houses Trust, 2008 Powerhouse; Powerhouse Chan, S. ‘A world tour of current best practice in social media and cultural institutions’, Social Media and Cultural Communication: Pointon Sarah, ‘23 crates full, The great haul for The Great Wall Czernis-Ryl, E. ‘Paul de Lamerie’s Rococo’, Rococo silver in 18th century Sanders, J. (with Glendenning, L.) ‘The Powerhouse Museum turns Conference, Museum of Sydney; (with Russo, A.), ‘Planning exhibition’, Australasian Registrars Committee Journal 55, December England: Paul de Lamerie and the Huguenots symposium, Powerhouse; 20!’, Talks After Noon, Powerhouse social media for museums’ workshop, Museums and the Web 2007 ‘Rococo Silver in England’, Talks After Noon, Powerhouse Shore, J. ‘Nuclear matters: can you love without radiation?’, Ultimo 2008, Montreal, Canada; ‘An introduction to web initiatives at the Science Festival, Powerhouse; ‘Nuclear matters’, Talks After Noon, Powerhouse Museum - a presentation to the DCITA cultural sector Stanger, J. ‘Australian Multimedia for Physics Students’ (AMPS), Co Dicker, E. ‘Plastic - A synthetic century’, Talks After Noon, Powerhouse communication group’, Australian Film Commission Sydney; ‘By any author. www.hscphysics.edu.au. 2008 Powerhouse Donnelly, P. ‘Damascus: the immortal city’, ‘Enchanting Jordan: a visit means necessary: better access for digital collections for everyone Stanger, J. ‘Interactive and collaborative teaching methods in the science to ancient Pella, Petra and Jerash’, Talks After Noon, Powerhouse Simpson, M. ‘Locomotive No.1: 124 years in our care’, Talks everywhere’, National Digital Archives Programme International classroom.’ and ‘School based activities for the international year of After Noon, Powerhouse; with Pinchin, R. ‘Toy Collections’, Local Conference 2008, Taipei, Taiwan; ‘Highlights of digital media in astronomy 2009.’ Proceedings of The 13th Biennial Science Teachers’ Dougherty, K. ‘Powerhouse Museum Space Exhibition-a new Collections: Global Audiences Seminar, Castle Hill museum and gallery communication’, Museums & Gallery Services beginning’, Sydney Space Frontier Society, Powerhouse; ‘Women of Workshop, University of Sydney, University of New England, Dubbo Stephen, A. ‘The untold history of modernism in Australia’, Talks After Queensland Conference 2007; ‘Managing movable heritage online’, and Wagga Wagga, 2008; ‘Demonstrations Illustrating the Difficulties Space: the Soviet female cosmonaut team and the Mercury 13’, Sydney NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change; ‘Museums As Space Noon, Powerhouse Astronomers Face When Observing Astronomical Objects.’ Astronomy Space Association, Powerhouse; ‘The New Exhibition’, Teacher Nodes In A Network’, Museums Australia Futures Forum, Canberra; Education Review, 7(1). 2008; ‘Using a Wiki or Word document as a Development Day, Powerhouse; ‘Sputnik: 50th anniversary of space Suliman, J. and Loudon A. ‘Web projects’, Local Collections: Global ‘New Technologies and the application in the cultural sector’, collaborative work space.’ Science Education News, 56, 4, 182. 2007 exploration’, ‘ History of the Wresat project’, ‘The Real Soviet Space Audiences Seminar, Castle Hill Arts Victoria Strategy Workshop, Melbourne; ‘New Technologies Program’, ‘Space Mission from the Ashes: NASA’s Phoenix Mars New Audiences New opportunities’ (keynote address), Sites of Sumner, C. ‘Embroidery from the Powerhouse Museum collection’, Stephen, A. ‘Cross currents’, Art & Australia, March 2008; ‘The local Mission’, ‘Women of Space: the Soviet female cosmonaut team and the Communication 3 Conference, National Gallery of Victoria; ‘Online Talks After Noon, Powerhouse presence of Sol LeWitt’, Australian and N Z Journal of Art, Vol 8, 2008 Mercury 13’, Talks After Noon, Powerhouse collections: for the people’, National Collection Heads Meeting; (with Sumner, C. ‘The new quilt 2008: contemporary quilt textiles’, exhibition Fernandes, A. and Loudon, A. NSW Migration Heritage Centre, Thompson, S. ‘Zivil Lager: the material culture of German internment Russo, A. and Watkins, J.), ‘Planning social media in museums and catalogue essay, Manly Art Gallery & Museum, January 2008 ‘Effective website content, practical tips & tricks, examples, lessons camps in NSW during World War One’, Talks After Noon, Powerhouse galleries’, Museums & Gallery Services Queensland Conference learned’, Local Collections: Global Audiences Seminar, Castle Hill 2007; ‘Social media & Government 2.0: lessons from the cultural Van de Ven, A-M. ‘Florence in the City: Broadhurst’s legacy’, in Viviane Treacy, A. ‘Starting Your Own Scrapbook or Family Archive’, Open Day, sector’, Online Social Networking & Business Collaboration World Strapmanns, Ewan McEoin (eds), The Sydney Design Guide, Alphabet Hackett, K. and Bray, P. ‘What’s in the Photo Library?’, Talks After Castle Hill 2.0; ‘Social media & government: an example’, Web Directions South Press, 2007, pp282-285; exhibition review, ‘From her to eternity: Noon, Powerhouse Turnbull, A. ‘Future by Design’, ‘Listening to the bricks: stories of 2007; ‘Towards new metrics of success for online museum projects’, contemporary tapestries from the Victorian Tapestry Workshop’, NSW Museums and the Web 2008, Montreal, Canada; ‘Uniting the shanty Hutchison, A. ‘The history of cooking appliances’, Woodland Home Pyrmont and Ultimo drawn from the Museum’s collection’, Talks After National Trust SH Ervin Gallery, Sydney, posted on d-hub, August 2007 towns - data combining across multiple institutions’, Museums and Products/ St George Appliances product launch, Powerhouse; Noon, Powerhouse the Web 2008, Montreal, Canada; ‘Users Know Best: Opening Up Data Ward L, ‘Australian Footwear for the Australia and Pacific’ volume of ‘Australian Design Awards’, Landor Associates cocktail reception, Van de Ven, A-M. (and Wakely, J.) ‘When Janice met Helmut: a For Citizens’, Reference @ the Metcalfe, State Library of NSW, and the Berg publication, the twelve volume Encyclopaedia of World Dress Powerhouse; ‘A winning selection: the Australian Design Awards and whirlwind modelling career’, Talks After Noon, Powerhouse Victoria Online Seminar Series, Department of Innovation, Industry to be published in 2010, edited by Joanne Eichner the Powerhouse Museum’, ‘Swedish design: from idea to reality’, and Regional Development, Melbourne; ‘Provoking a shift in the ‘Victa - how it became Australia’s no. 1 mower’, Talks After Noon, Ward, L. ‘Dolls in the Powerhouse Collection’, Open Day, Castle Hill; dialogue: art audiences, galleries and the web’, Focus Fest 2007, Woodruff, H. (with Tuthill, P. Monnier, J. Ireland, M. Bedding, T. Lacour, Powerhouse with Chidlow, K. Gissing, M. and Riley, M. (State Library), ‘Costume Art Gallery of NSW; ‘Collections + People: Powerhouse Museum S. Danchi, W. Scholz, M.) ‘The Keck Aperture Masking Experiment: collection’, Local Collections: Global Audiences Seminar, Castle Hill; Web Initiatives’, June 25, State Library of Queensland; ‘Creative Multiwavelength Observations of Six Mira Variables’: The Astrophysical Jones, G. ‘Diana in Australia’, National Development and Marketing ‘Thongs: from function to high fashion’, ‘Alec Murray, Australian Commons at the Powerhouse Museum’, Creative Commons Australia Journal, Volume 673, Issue 1, pp. 418-433, January 2008 Forum, Powerhouse; ‘Making Commonwealth Connections-Diana photographer’, Talks After Noon, Powerhouse in Australia’, ‘Diana in Australia’, (with de Teliga, J.) ‘Fashion from Conference, State Library of Queensland. 5. STAFF LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS ON SITE Fleece’, Talks After Noon, Powerhouse Webber, K. ‘Women’s Stories in the Powerhouse Collection’, Open Chee, S. ‘The conservation of Mary Ann Piper’s ball gown’, Day, Castle Hill; ‘Christmas Traditions’, Open Day, Castle Hill; with Atkins, L. ‘Evaluation and Audience Research in the Museum Context’, Handweavers and Spinners Guild, Burwood Lanzarone, J-F. ‘Parallel watching: unexpected angles and reflections Turnbull, A. Gissing, M. and Kita, T. ‘Travelling exhibitions’, Local University of Sydney Heritage Studies students, Powerhouse on museum photography’, Talks After Noon, Powerhouse Collections: Global Audiences Seminar, Castle Hill; ‘The Queen in Chidlow, K. Textile and Quilting Conservation Workshop: Orange Balmer, N. with Brennan, A. and McEwen, S. ‘Documentation for a Global Lea, M. ‘Concert talk’, Fred Morgan Recorders Fundraising concert, Australia: from trains to tea sets, ‘royal’ objects in the Museum’s Regional Gallery; presentation on preservation of textiles, Caring for audience’, Local Collections: Global Audiences Seminar, Castle Hill Powerhouse; ‘Mastertouch and Keyboard Collection’, Open Day, Castle collection’, Talks After Noon, Powerhouse Quilts panel, Fairfield Museum and Gallery Hill; ‘Music Collection’, Sydney Conservatorium Musicology students, Barker, G. ‘Sydney Observatory Scientific Instruments’, From Little Williamson, D.; ‘Science Communication Workshop’, Rio Tinto Big Clegg, G. ‘Clyde Engineering - launch of the online collection’, Powerhouse; ‘John Devereux & Violin Making in Australia’, Talks After Things Big Things Grow, Local Global Regional Heritage Workshop, Science Competition Awards, Powerhouse; ‘The Electric Human’, Maitland City Council Powerhouse; ‘The Clyde Engineering Photographic Collection’, Movable Noon, Powerhouse Talks After Noon, Powerhouse Connell M, ‘Australian Computing History’ Epping Computer Club Heritage Seminar, Castle Hill; with Tracy, A. and Bray, P. ‘Photographic Lomb, N. ‘Early days of Sydney Observatory’, History of Australian Wilson-Miller, J. ‘Our land, our women, our lives: 19th century for Seniors; ‘William Stanley Jevons’ National Trust Heritage Talks; collections’, Local Collections: Global Audiences Seminar, Castle Hill; astronomy seminar, Powerhouse; ‘Eclipses of the Moon’, Observatory; attitudes towards Indigenous Women’, Talks After Noon, Powerhouse; ‘Interactive Design’, Lecture to Human Computer Interaction students, ‘Early Sydney and Environs; William Hetzer’s photographs of Sydney ‘Ending with a bang: the death of a star’, Sydney Space Association, with Connors, S. (Australian Museum), ‘Indigenous collections and Computer Science and Engineering, UNSW; ‘Codebreaking and the 1858-1863’, Talks After Noon (April and June), Powerhouse Powerhouse; ‘How does it all work?’, WEA Night Sky course, communities’, Local Collections: Global Audiences Seminar, Castle Hill Enigma’, Blaxland Probus Club, and Epping Probus Club, and West Observatory; ‘Rise, fall & rise again: the tale of Sydney Observatory’, Blacklock, F. ‘Yinalung yenu: women’s journey’, Talks After Noon, Epping Ladies Probus Club Powerhouse Sydney City Skywatchers, Observatory; ‘Telescopes at Sydney Yoxall, H. Talk and tour for students from UNSW Managing Historical Observatory’, Heritage Forum, Powerhouse; ‘The constellations’, WEA Documents diploma course, Powerhouse Cox Peter, ‘Rock ’n’ roll heritage trail’, Kings Cross; Rock ’n’ roll Bower, R. ‘Cinema India: the films behind the art of Bollywood’, Talks Night Sky course, Observatory; ‘The telescope’, WEA Night Sky course, heritage tour, Kings Cross, for the History Teachers Association 6. STAFF LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS OFF SITE After Noon, Powerhouse Observatory; ‘What’s up in the sky?’, WEA Night Sky course, Observatory conference; speech at relaunch of the building formerly occupied by Barker, G. ‘The Clyde Engineering Photographic Collection’, Maitland Festival Records Pyrmont Bray, P. and Yioupros, N. ‘Collection Documentation – Photography’, Local Lorentz, D. ‘Museum Exhibition Design’, Talks After Noon, Powerhouse Steamfest; ‘Documentation and the Web’, Collections and the Web: Collections: Global Audiences Seminar, Castle Hill Discovery Centre Czernis-Ryl, E. ‘Silver in the Powerhouse’, Australian Decorative and Mahony, P. and Bearman, N. ‘True design: a digital storytelling Audiences, Content and Technologies, Parramatta Heritage Centre Fine Arts Society, Ku-ring-gai; ‘Silver: Paul de Lamerie from the Cahn Casey, D. ‘International Museum Day’, Talks After Noon, Powerhouse project’, Talks After Noon, Powerhouse Barrett, D. ‘William Dawes (1762-1836): Engineer, Surveyor, Collection’, Silver Society of Australia Chan, S. ‘Local collections global audiences’, keynote, Local Collections: Mason, R. ‘About NSW web project’, keynote, Local Collections: Global Astronomer, and his time in Colonial Australia’, Australian History Debenham, I. ‘Lawrence Hargrave and his role in the development Global Audiences Seminar, Castle Hill; ‘Online Collections: for the Audiences Seminar, Castle Hill Group, Pennant Hills People’, National Collection Heads Meeting, Powerhouse ; and of the successful aeroplane’, Helensburgh Probus Club; ‘Lawrence Bray, P. ‘Digital Multimedia/ New Web Technologies and Museums’, McEwen, S.’ Design for the Environment’, Beecroft Primary School Bower R. ‘Cinema India: the art of Bollywood, a museological Hargrave’s flying boat’, Museum of Sydney and, St Charles Primary School, Powerhouse; ‘Innovation and design perspective’, Visual Cultures and Global Vernacularisms: The Case of National Development and Marketing Forum, Powerhouse; ‘New web Dicker, E. ‘Samuel McCaughey was wrong, the truth is in the wool’, in Australian industry’, Stanford University students, Powerhouse; ‘The Bollywood, ANU, Canberra technologies and museums’, Talks After Noon, Powerhouse National Museum of Australia Collection Symposium, Canberra Bill Montgomery Wool Collection, Documentation for a global audience’, Bray, P. ‘Flickr me this, Photo of the Day and the Tyrrell Commons Chidlow, K. Reade, C. and Balmer, N. ‘Contemporary Materials’, Local Seminar, Castle Hill; ‘The EcoLogic Powerpack’, Local Collections: Global Docker, E. ‘Special care required for the conservation of textiles’, project’, Creative Commons Australia conference, State Library of Collections: Global Audiences Seminar, Castle Hill Audiences Seminar, Castle Hill; and Mahony, P. ‘Regional collaborations’, Museum Studies, Sydney University Local Collections: Global Audiences Seminar, Castle Hill;

80 81 Donnelly, P. ‘The 1879 Sydney International Exhibition collection at the storytelling for museum professionals’, Future Trends, Collections and Stanger, J. ‘Running a School Astronomy Club: A guide for Australian Mars and so are women - A grand tour of the Solar System; Time and Powerhouse Museum’, The Numismatic Association of Australia (NAA) the Web: Audiences, content and technologies Seminar, Parramatta Teachers and Astronomers’, Seminar on Astronomy Education, our place in the Universe; and, Our invisible universe -On board MV Conference, Macquarie University; judge and presentation, ‘Timber Heritage Centre University of Western Sydney Van Gogh en route from Darwin to Cairns to Noumea and Working with Wood Show’, Fox Studios; ‘Chocolate-on-White ’ 7. STAFF PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENTS ware of Middle Bronze/ Late Bronze Levant: Societal and cultural Mason, R. ‘About NSW: Enhancing Access to Cultural Collections Online , Stephen A. ‘Blackfellows and Modernists’, Art Association of Australia Collections Australia Network seminar, Parramatta Heritage Centre and NZ Conference, Art Gallery of NSW; Conference paper, ’The significance’, th6 International Conference on the Archaeology of the Assarapin, L. Judge, Science Techno Museum, Freshwater Education Ancient Near East, University of Rome; Commentary on displays at the Mondrian estranged’, Europa! Europa?: European Network for Avant- McEwen, S. ‘Design your future’, Sustainability Fair, Muswellbrook garde and Modernist Studies, University of Ghent, Belgium Centre, Harbord Bathurst Collectables Fair High School; ‘Design for the Environment’, Beecroft Primary School and St Charles Primary School, Ryde; ‘EcoLogic: creating a Suliman, J. ‘The CAN Strategy for Archives’, National Archives of Baker, B. Committee member Network of Australian Museum Exhibitors Dougherty K. ‘Satellites: Resource and Revolution’, and ‘Space, (NAME) Group; Committee member, Australian Christian Heritage Centre Culture and Pop Culture’, and ‘Outreach Activities for Space Projects’, sustainable future’, Creating Futures Today, Sydney Environmental Australia/Council of Australasian Archives and Records Authorities International Space University, Summer session program, 2007, Educators’ Network Conference, Cockatoo Island; ‘Education for Digital Futures Professional Briefing, Alice Springs; ‘Maximising Bennett, F. Committee member, Sydney’s Unique Venues Association sustainability, lessons from aquariums, museums and zoos’, 5th World your Online Presence’, 2 workshops, Community Heritage Grants Beihang University, Beijing; ‘WRESAT: Australia’s First Science Bentley, L-A. Member, Judging panel, Australian TAFE Marketing th Congress of Science Centers, Toronto, Canada Training Day, National Library, Canberra; ‘Significance in the Satellite’, and ‘The Australian Space Prize’, 7 Australian Space Association, Awards for Excellence 2007 Science Conference, Sydney; ‘Space Mission from the Ashes: NASA’s online environment’, Collections Council of Australia Significance Morris, T. ‘Caring for Models’, and ‘Cleaning and Storing Silver and Roundtable, Canberra; ‘Step by Step through the Web: Building Phoenix Mars Mission’, Seaforth Probus Club; ‘Spaceport Woomera’, Coins’, Maitland City Council Boast, S. Member, Australasian Registrars Committee Imagining Outer Space: Space and the European Imagination, 1900- an effective online strategy for your organisation’, masterclass for Brennan, A. Council member, Australasian Registrars Committee 2000 conference, Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Parello, S. ‘Celestial Highlights’, Hayden Planetarium, New York; ‘How Museums and Galleries Services Queensland, Brisbane; Briefing to Collections Sector Peak Bodies Summit, Canberra; Briefing to Bielefeld, Bielefeld, Germany; (with Jones, M.) ‘The Long March to to develop Stronger and More fundable programs using outcomes- Cariss, M. Member, Editors in Cultural Institutions Group Orbit: China in Space’, Australian Institute of International Affairs; based evaluation tools’, Association of Science-Technology Centres MA(NSW) Chapter Heads conference, Macquarie University, Sydney Casey, D. Member, Council of Australasian Museum Directors; ‘Women of Space: the Soviet female cosmonaut team and the Mercury conference, Los Angeles; ‘Shoot Your Mouth Off!’, International Sumner C. ‘Looking at textiles’, Nomadic Rug Traders, Pyrmont; Member, Aboriginal Benefits Foundation Limited; Member, Centre 13’, and ‘2007 space year in review’, Sydney Space Association; ‘A New Planetarium Society conference, Chicago; ‘The Complete Astronomical ‘Textiles from the earth’, exhibition opening talk, Palm House, Royal for Cultural Materials Conservation, Community and Industry Space Experience: the Powerhouse Space Exhibition Redevelopment’, Experience’, Seminar on Astronomy Education, University of Western Botanic Gardens; ‘The new quilt 2008’, exhibition launch Manly Art Advisory Committee; Member, Jack Thompson Foundation; Executive Sydney Space Frontier Society; ‘The New Solar System’, NSW Space Sydney Observatory; ‘Everyday Astronomy @ Sydney Observatory’, Gallery & Museum Science School, University of Newcastle; ‘Star Wars: where science Communicating Astronomy with the Public Conference, Athens, Greece; Committee, Darling Harbour Business Association; Member, Rail meets imagination’, and ‘Doctoring the Wars: writing for Star Wars ‘Fireside Planetarium’, Australasian Planetarium Society, Perth Thompson, S. ‘German Internment in NSW during World War 1’, Corporation, Heritage Advisory Committee; Member, Rail Corporation, GerMANYfaces Festival, State Library of NSW; ‘Researching migration Thirlmere Rail Heritage Centre Upgrade, Steering Committee and Dr Who’, Supanova pop culture convention, Sydney Showground; Ethnic Petersen, J. NSW Migration Heritage Centre, Chair of Panel, heritage: Analysing the material culture of German Internment in ‘The Real Soviet Space Program’, and ‘Wresat, Australia’s First Histories: Strangers In A Strange Land Chan, S. International programme committee, Museums & the , NSW History Writers’ Festival, WW1’, Museum of Riverina, Wagga Wagga; (with Loudon, A.) ‘Museum Satellite’, Newcastle Space Frontier Society Web 2008; International steering committee, Culturemondo; NSW Writers’ Centre; ‘Migration Heritage’, seminar with Italian Content and the Web’, Parramatta Heritage Centre; ‘Objects through Board member, Horizon New Media Consortium Museums Report; Fernandes, A. NSW Migration Heritage Centre, ‘Belongings: post-WW2 Studies Honours students, Sydney University; ‘Belongings: Post- Time: Collections, Interpretation and the web’, Museum Studies, Board member, Horizon New Media Consortium Australia Report; migration memories & journeys’, Moving Cultures, Shifting Identities: War Migration Memories And Journeys’, exhibition launch, Albury University of Sydney a conference about migration, connection, heritage and cultural Library Museum; ‘Fruits Of Our Labour: The History of Griffith’s Technology Advisory Board member, Museums and Galleries NSW Italian Community’, book launch, Griffith Italian Museum; Significance Turnbull, A. ‘Gathering stories and telling them well’, Old Stories: memory, Flinders University, Adelaide; ‘Illawarra Belongings: post- Connell, M. Associate Member, Creativity and Cognition Studio, Faculty Workshop, Tweed River Regional Museum New ways, Australian oral history conference, Queensland; paper and WW2 migration memories & journeys’, Illawarra Migration Heritage of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Technology discussion on ‘Managing moveable heritage’, 2007 Heritage Office Forum Project committee, Wollongong Sydney; Associate Member, Centre for Media Art Innovation, University Pickett, C. (with Engelen, T. Griffiths, C. Butler-Bowdon, C.) ‘Out of the for State agencies; ‘Stories of migration: Estonian post World War II of Technology Sydney; Associate Member, Centre for Digital Design, Gatenby, S. Conservation workshop, Hawkesbury & District Historical Box’ harbour cruise tour of harbourside apartment architecture for settlement in Sydney’, Moving cultures, shifting identities conference, Faculty of Design Business and Architecture, University of Technology Society Historic Houses Trust; ‘The PhD in the public realm’ forum, Writing and Flinders University, Adelaide; ‘Telling stories of environmental history’, th Sydney; Industry Advisor and Assessor to Bachelor of Design Visual Society program, University of Western Sydney; ‘Pubs and crime in 20 NSW Environmental Educators Conference, Cockatoo Island Goodman, R., ‘3265 Reconstruction Project’, Maitland City Council century Sydney’, Justice & Police Museum; ‘The world of Wunderlich’, Communication, Faculty of Design Business and Architecture, University of Technology Sydney; Industry Supervisor, Masters of Grant, A. ‘Behind the Scenes at the Powerhouse Museum’, North Australian Society for the History of Engineering and Technology; ‘Towers Van de Ven, A-M. ‘Florence Broadhurst and the Powerhouse Museum Design by Research, Faculty of Design Business and Architecture. Ryde Community Church seniors’ group; ‘Historic Rolling stock in the by the sea: from holiday flats to high-rise’, Ninth Australasian Urban collection’, fashion & textiles students, UTS History Planning History Conference, University of the Sunshine Coast University of Technology Sydney Museum’s Collection’, Maitland City Council Ward, L. Workshop, Lace and Linen collections, Cessnock District Donnelly, P. Committee member, Australian Archaeological Institute Hicks, M. ‘Bringing out the dead: museum displays of human Pinchin, R. conference, Museums Australia Futures Forum, Canberra; Historical & Family History Society Inc; Workshop, ‘Linen and Lace’ at Athens; Committee member, Australiana Society; Honorary remains’, Dealing with the dead: history, medicine, ethics & law ‘Working Spaces for Museum Volunteers’, Lachlan Chapter Museums Display, Sisters of Mercy Convent Singleton; Opened exhibition of the Associate, Department of Archaeology, University of Sydney symposium, University of Melbourne Australia; Seminar, ‘Convergence in cultural facilities development’, textile work of Diana Brennan, Marianne Newman Gallery, Crows Albury Library Museum; Seminar, ‘Collections on the Web’, Nest; ‘Costume identification’, Sketchley Cottage, Raymond Terrace; Dougherty, K. Corresponding Member, International Academy Hogan K. ‘A loan for whose benefit? They want what, where, when?!’, Parramatta City Council; Seminar, Museums Australia NSW Chapter Costume Workshop, Bathurst & District Historical Society Inc; (with of Astronautics; Member, History of Astronautics Study Group, Australasian Registrars Conference Sharing Collections: the Ins and Representatives Conference, Macquarie University Chidlow, K.) ‘Assessing, dating and caring for colonial costumes’ International Academy of Astronautics; Member, Space Education and Outs of loans workshop, Goulburn Mulwaree Council; Costume Survey, Dating and Outreach Committee, International Astronautical Federation; Member, Reade, C. ‘The Design & Society exhibition program’, Craft Curators, Caring for Textiles, Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Jones, G. ‘Subcultural style in Australia’, fashion and textile students, Object: Australian Centre for Craft and Design, Darwin Space and Society Committee, International Astronautical Federation; University of Technology, Sydney Watson, A. ‘Exhibition development at the Powerhouse’, Faculty of Faculty Member, Space and Society Department, International Space Rudder, D. ‘Powerhouse Museum models’, Maitland Steamfest; ‘Mystery Architecture, University of Sydney University, Space Studies Program; Board member, Spaceweek Jones, M. ‘Form and Function: Evolving Animation aesthetics object: Lawrence Hargrave’s adding machine’, and ‘Mystery object: International Association; Sydney co-ordinator, Yuri’s Night Space th and Technology’. Association of Independent Schools Seminar; mouse trap’, ABC TV’s 75 anniversary Eugene Goossens Hall, Ultimo; Webber, K. ‘Dolls in the Powerhouse Museum collection’, Doll Education Program; Member, National Space Society of Australia; ‘The Syllabus, Film production and teambuilding’, Association of ‘Towards a new energy future: lessons from the past’, Australian and New Collectors Club, Granville; ‘Introduction: Interpreting movable heritage’, Member, Sydney Space Association Independent Schools, Film making in Schools Conference Zealand Solar Energy Society SOLAR07 Conference, Alice Springs 2007 Heritage Office Forum for State Agencies; ‘Powerhouse Discovery Centre’, Pennant Hills Australian History Group; ‘The Powerhouse Edwards, K. Fellow Member, Certified Practicing Accountant; Fellow Lanzarone, JF. (with Roberts, C.) ‘The Great Wall of China: Sanders, J. ‘Conversation with a Director: Management, Leadership Museum collection on line: opportunities and practicalities’, National Member, Chartered Secretaries of Australia; Graduate Member, photographs and impressions’, Chinese Studies Association of and Vision: philosophy, practices and issues’, Museum management Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington Company Directors of Australia Australia 10th Biennial Conference, Griffith University, Brisbane Course, Museums and Collections Graduate Program, ANU, Canberra; Opening address: Greening the Silver City: seeds of bush regeneration Williamson, D. ‘Is that a rocket scientist in my classroom’, Western Fernandes, A. NSW Migration Heritage Centre, Committee member, Lomb, N. ‘Boosting astronomy’s profile with social media: the Sydney exhibition, Broken Hill Sydney Primary Principals Regional Conference, Wollongong Access Reference Group, Museums & Galleries NSW; Committee Observatory Blog’, Astronomical Society of Australia; ‘Ending with member, Marrickville Council Multicultural Committee a bang: the death of a star’, Sydney Space Association; ‘Sydney Scott, C. Masterclass ‘Measuring the value of museums’, and Wilson-Miller, J. Presentation, Indigenous collections, Port Macquarie Observatory and the sky’, North Sydney Rotary Club; ‘Harbour time’, ‘What difference do museums make? A typology of museum value’, - Hastings Council Goggin, M. Member, National Development and Marketing Forum for National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors Museums and Galleries Services Queensland Conference, Gold Coast Cultural Institutions Wyatt, G. ‘Sydney Observatory and its place in the Universe’,, Ryde Lorentz, D. ‘Directions in Spatial Experience’, Interior Design Shore, J. ‘Science at the Powerhouse’, Royal Australian Chemical Eastwood Seniors Club and North Sydney Astronomical Society Goodman, R. Standards Committee Member, Rail Industry Safety and Students, Design Architecture and Building Faculty, UTS Institute of NSW Pharmaceutical Group AGM and Park Hyatt Sydney and Cumberland View Club; ‘Talk on Sydney Standards Board; Full Member, Australasian Institute Engineer Surveyors Observatory’, Macquarie Ryde View Club, and Ryde Eastwood RSL, and Goulding, G. Member, Editors in Cultural Institutions Group Mahony, P. Digital Stories Workshop, Albury City Library Museum; Snelling, C. ‘Increasing audiences for the Powerhouse Discovery Centre’, Ronald McDonald House Fundraiser, Orange NSW; ‘An introduction to ‘Digital Storytelling - 21st century literacies and learners’ - DET Girls Marketing Planning Project course University of Western Sydney; Outreach the night sky’ Sydney Grammar Prep School. St Ives; ‘The history of Griffin, B. Executive Board Member, International Committee for and ICT workshop day, Pennant Hills; ‘Digital Storytelling - open presentation Powerhouse Discovery Centre, Parramatta Rotary, Baulkham the Calendar’, Drummoyne Probus Club; Star gazing; The Moon - did Musical Instrument Museums and Collections and inclusive learning’, North Sydney Girls High School; Workshop, Hills Community Centre, and Castle Hill Rotary Club; Powerhouse we really go and will we go back?; So you think you’re a Virgo - It’s an Digital Story Telling, Australian School Librarians conference; ‘Digital Discovery Centre Outreach illustrated talk, Epping RSL sub-branch astrological Conspiracy; The History of the Calendar; Men are from Hutchison, A. Judge, Object Gallery Design Now! Graduate Exhibition Awards 2008; Judge, designEX New Product Awards 2008; Judge

82 83 Williamson, D. President, Museums Australia Education National People and Culture COLLECTIONS AND OUTREACH DIVISION Home Beautiful Product of the Year Awards 2007; Member, curatorial Network Karen Harris –Manager Jennifer Sanders – Deputy Director panel, 20 years of designEX exhibition; Member, Sydney Design Guide Maria Mermelas –Manager (to 13/06/08) Andrew Burton-Bradley – Administrative Assistant Editorial Team 8. STAFF OVERSEAS TRAVEL Bill Koukoumas – Coordinator, HR Service Delivery Rebecca Pinchin – Regional Services Coordinator Jones, G. member, Fashion Group International of Sydney; Member, Anita Fredkin – Coordinator, HR Service Delivery (to 13/07/07) Sebastian Chan, Manager, Web Services, USA and Canada, 4-13 Apr Collection Development and Research Rosemount Australian Fashion Week; voting panel, IMG Fashion and 08 - Deliver two papers and a workshop on best practice online service Eddy Frittmann – Senior Payroll Officer Kimberley Webber – Principal Curator – Collections and Access NSW Government, Australian Fashion Laureate 2007 delivery at international conference, Museums and The Web 2008 Vincent Lancey – Employment Services Coordinator Matthew Connell – Principal Curator – Exhibitions and Programs in Montreal; Advance content sharing projects with technology and Suzie Grady – HR Officer Lea, M. Member, International Committee for Musical Instrument Julia Foong – Administrative Assistant cultural sector partners in San Francisco and New York. Nancy La Mott – HR Officer Museums & Collections; Expert examiner, The National Cultural Farida Ali – HR Officer Leah Domanski – Administrative Assistant (Part-time) Heritage Committee, Dept of the Environment and Water Resources Gosia Dudek, Conservator, Beijing, China, 1-16 Aug 07 - Undertake Gosia Sliwa – HR Officer Curatorial departments - collaborative condition assessment and reporting of the exhibition Lomb, N. Senior vice-president, Sydney City Skywatchers Inc; Vice- Catherine Purcell – Volunteer Coordinator Design and Society loan objects from the National Museum of China. president, Sydney Outdoor Lighting Improvement Society Inc; Member, Paul Sabatier – Volunteer Coordinator Christina Sumner – Principal Curator – Design and Society International Year of Astronomy Australian Advisory Group; Member, Mark Goggin, Associate Director, Operations and Services, New Orven Aguilar – Volunteer Assistant Claire Roberts – Senior Curator Education and Public Outreach Committee of the Astronomical Society Zealand. 27 Nov-1 Dec 07 - Attend ANZSOG Executive masters course. Jennifer Gibson – Health and Safety Manager Min-Jung Kim – Curator of Australia Debra Caples – Learning and Development Coordinator (to 15/02/08) Paul Donnelly – Curator Bronwen Griffin, Conservator, New York (USA) and Amsterdam (The Eva Czernis-Ryl – Curator Lorentz, D. Design Institute of Australia: Affiliate member as Netherlands) 22-31 Jan 08 - Post display condition assessment of the FINANCE AND SYSTEMS DIVISION Keith Edwards – Associate Director, Chief Finance Officer (from Lindie Ward – Assistant Curator representative of the Powerhouse Museum as part of Corporate Hope Settee at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New Wendy Circosta – Assistant Curator (TAM) Membership; UTS Design Architecture and Building Faculty: Member York and courier settee to Taylers Museum in Amsterdam. 3/12/07) Dominic Curtin – Associate Director, Chief Finance Officer (to Anne Watson – Curator (to 15/02/08) of the Course Advisory Group for Interior Design.; National Parks and Anne-Marie Van de Ven – Curator Wildlife Service: Signage Manual Review Panel Member Renae Mason, Online Producer, Digital Multi Media, New Zealand, 17/08/07) 28 Nov-1 Dec 07 - Attend the New Zealand National Digital Forum, Tracey Liu – Administrative Assistant Catherine Reade – Assistant Curator (to 18/04/08) Mahony, P. Member, Performing Arts Touring Committee and Music ‘Digital realities: communities, convergence and sustainability’; To Kim Rogers – Purchasing Officer Glynis Jones – Curator Committee, ArtsNSW meet with representatives from a number of New Zealand websites Michael Lea – Curator specialising in best practice for standardisation of digital meta-data, Finance Ann Stephen – Curator Matheson, J. Member, Editors in Cultural Institutions Group including Kete Horowhenua, Matapihi, Te Papa and the Dictionary of Anthony Rogers – Acting Manager Charles Pickett – Curator Derek Moore – Manager (to 5/10/07) Peter Cox – Curator McMunn, S. Committee Member, Temporary and Travelling Exhibition New Zealand, Te Ara. Joseph Haggar – Management Accountant (to 3/08/07) Anni Turnbull – Assistant Curator Special Interest Group, Museums Australia Skye Mitchell, Conservator, Beijing, China, 30 Jul-16 Aug 07 - Andrew Rothwell – Senior Accounts Officer James Wilson-Miller – Curator Pickett, C. Judge, Southern Tablelands Regional Libraries Undertake collaborative condition assessment and reporting of loan Maria Sprem – A/Assistant Accountant Fabri Blacklock – Assistant Curator (to 7/05/08) photography competition, Goulburn objects from the National Museum of China. Cristeta Abellar – Accounts Officer Michelle Brown – Assistant Curator (TAM) Agnes Perez – Accounts Officer Rebecca Bower – Assistant Curator Sarah Pointon, Assistant Registrar, Beijing, China 30 Jul-16 Aug 07 Pinchin, R. Vice President, Museums Australia (NSW); Member, Paul Kerr – Accounts Officer (to 11/01/08) Rachel Dowling – Assistant Curator (to 25/04/08) - To courier exhibition objects from Powerhouse to National Museum Thirlmere Upgrade Advisory Group (Office of Rail Heritage); Member, Lin Taurail – Accounts Officer (to 31/07/07) Science and Industry of China and the Palace Museum from The Great Wall of China Museums Committee, Arts NSW Cindia Tse – Clerk/Word Processor Operator Robert Renew- Principal Curator – Science and Industry (to 15/02/08) exhibition; Document unpacking and document and object handover. Sanders, J. Member, National Cultural Heritage Committee, Dept Anthony Felettigh – Senior Accountant Andrew Grant – Senior Curator of the Environment and Water Resources, Canberra; Member, Kevin Sumption, Associate Director, Planning, Projects and Rishi Ketkar – Management Accountant Ian Debenham – Curator External Advisory and New Development Committee, Ivan Dougherty Exhibitions, Chicago (USA) and Toronto (Canada), 20-28 Oct 07 - To Zuzana Franova – Accounts Officer Kerrie Dougherty – Curator finalise contract negotiations for the exhibition Star Wars: where Margaret Simpson – Assistant Curator Gallery, College of Fine Arts, UNSW; Judge, Bombay Sapphire Design Facilities Management Science meets Imagination, Chicago, for exhibition at Powerhouse Angelique Hutchison – Curator Discovery Award 2007; Judge, Home Beautiful Product of the Year Robert Chancellor – Acting Manager in Nov 08; To attend the 10th bi-annual Cultural Heritage Informatics Desmond Barrett – Curator Awards 2007; Member, External Advisory Panel, Design Research Stuart Smith – Property Development Coordinator (to 15/02/08) Meeting (ICHIM) as a member of the Executive Program Committee Sandra McEwen – Curator institute, RMIT University: Member, Rail Corporation, Heritage Frances Cray – Clerk/Word Processor Operator Advisory Committee, (to March 08) and session chair, Toronto, Canada. Deborah Rudder – Curator Owen Pauling – Plant Electrician Jesse Shore – Senior Curator Shore, J. Meeting facilitator, secretary and treasurer of the Susan Thompson, Registrar, London, UK and Haarlem, The Peter Hermon – Electrical Fitter Nicholas Lomb – Curator Coordinating Committee, 2007 and 2008 Ultimo Science Festival; Netherlands, 12-22 May 08 - To courier Hope settee from current Ali El Najjar – Electrical Fitter Damian McDonald – Assistant Curator Member, Steering Committee, Science EXPOsed 2007, NSW Office display venue back to the Powerhouse in fulfilment of loan agreement. Paul Scheibel – Electrical Fitter Stephen Jones – Assistant Curator (TAM) for Science and Medical Research; Member, NSW Coordinating Kevin Laker – Building Supervisor Anne Watson, Curator, New York, USA, 6-15 Sep 07 - Courier ‘Category Geoff Barker – Assistant Curator (TAM) Committee for National Science Week 2008; Member, Australian Greg Hoare – Assistant Building Supervisor A’ object, the Hope settee, from the Powerhouse in fulfilment of a loan Erika Dicker – Assistant Curator (TAM) Science Communicators; Member, Sigma Xi; Member, American Leigh Ritchie – Transport Officer agreement with the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum. Campbell Bickerstaff – Assistant Curator Geophysical Union Ian Banks – Stores Officer (to 15/02/08) 9. STAFF LIST Gavin Parsons-McDougall – House Supervisor (to 15/02/08) Preservation and Heritage Management Stephen, A. Committee member, Dictionary of Sydney; Expert Paul Laxton – Museum Officer David Rockell – Acting Manager examiner, Australian Research Council Current positions as at 30 June 2008 Brian James – Plant Superintendent Pat Townley – Manager (to 25/04/08) (or date left the Museum) Suliman, J. Museums and Galleries NSW digital environment Wayne Voss – Assistant Plant Superintendent Suzanne Chee – Conservator Shaun Dal Santo – Plant Fitter Operator Kate Chidlow – Conservator reference committee; Collections Council of Australia reference panel DIRECTORATE Dane McIntosh – Plant Fitter Operator Graham Clegg – Conservator for Significance 2.0 Dawn Casey – Director (from 17/03/08) Ravi Prakash – Technical Services Coordinator Malgorzata Dudek – Conservator Kevin Fewster – Director (to 21/08/07) Sumner, C. Committee member, Oriental Rug Society of NSW; Board of James Elwing – Conservator Pauline Bojko – Executive Assistant Information Technology Management member, The Asian Arts Society of Australia Frances Fitzpatrick – Conservator Daniel Collins – Acting Manager Secretariat Sue Gatenby – Conservator Sumption, K. Australian Research Council (ARC), College of Experts Michael Mitchell – Network Administrator Peter Morton – Executive Officer Mary Gissing – Conservator (to 27/06/08) nominated Expert of International standing - cultural informatics; Stephen Harris – Assistant Network Administrator Mark Daly – Project and Policy Officer Ross Goodman – Conservator Australian Commonwealth Government’s appointee on the E-Research Gareth Drake – Microsoft NT Administrator (to 15/02/08) Bronwen Griffin – Conservator Coordinating Committee, Innovation & Research Systems Group, Corporate Development Suiping Hu – Database Administrator Malgorzata Juraszek – Conservator Department of Education, Science and Training; Member of the Laurie-Anne Bentley – Acting Manager Graham Schultz – Systems Officer Deidre McKillop – Conservator International Advisory executive of the PADI group (Preserving Access to Malcolm Moir – Corporate Development Manager (to 4/07/07) Andrew Axton – Systems Officer Keith Potter – Conservator (to 1/02/08) Digital Information) (2001 – continuing); Executive Program Committee Dara Vongsonephet – Corporate Development Coordinator Beatrice D’Souza – Systems Assistant Teresa Werstak – Conservator Member, International Cultural Heritage Informatics Meeting Rebecca Noonan – Foundation Executive Records Nadia De Wachter – Assistant Conservator Yarmila Alfonzetti – Foundation Executive (to 8/02/08) Tim Morris – Conservator Thompson, S. Member, Australasian Registrars Committee Margaret Adamson – Manager Members Jennifer Edmonds – Assistant Conservator Van Tiel, M. Convenor, Darling Harbour Educators Network; Elke Horder – Records Coordinator Leonie Jones– Members Services Coordinator Therese Dimech – Administrative Officer (to 15/02/08) Councillor, Science Teachers Association of NSW; Committee Stuart Broughton – Records Officer Alana Adye – Members Liaison Officer Len Lark – Guide Lecturer member, Young People and the Arts Australia; Committee member, Peter Kerans – Records Officer (to 16/05/08) Louise Cannane – Members Services Officer Nitsa Yioupros – Photographer Accessing the Arts (NSW) Group; Committee member, Sydney Skye Mitchell – Conservator Environmental Educators Network

84 85 Rebecca Main – Conservator Kate Lamerton – Graphic Designer Print Media Andrew Murray – Gallery Officer Analiese Treacy – Conservator (to 10/06/08) Owen Conlan – Senior Electronics Technician Judith Matheson – Senior Editor Amy Russell – Gallery Officer Lynn Sisopha – Conservator (to 31/07/07) Timothy Wilson – Operations Technician Tracy Goulding – Editor (Publications) Guy Ragen – Gallery Officer Robert Smithers – Engine Driver CAN Project Melanie Cariss – Exhibitions Editor Debra Thomas – Gallery Officer Tasha MacFarlane – Conservator Joy Suliman – National Project Manager Jacob Del Castillo – Graphic Production Officer Security Luke Dearnley – Online Application Developer, CAN Anne Slam – Desktop Publishing Operator Bede Langley –Manager Registration and Collection Management Merchandising Andrew McGeoch – Security Supervisor Judy Coombes – Manager Evaluation and Audience Research Deborah Renaud – Marketing Officer (to 15/02/08) Glenn Ward – Security Supervisor/ Officer Carey Ward – Registrar Carol Scott – Manager (to 1/02/08) Vincent Defrancesco – Security Supervisor/ Officer Susan Davidson – Registrar Leanne Atkins – Project Officer Powerhouse Publishing Richard Assange – Security Officer/ Supervisor Alison Brennan – Registrar Melanie Pitkin – Project Officer Julie Donaldson – Manager (to 15/02/08) Robert Browne – Security Officer (to 23/10/07) Helen Yoxall – Archives Manager Natalie Taranec – Administrative Assistant (to 10/08/07) Malcolm Bryan – Security Officer (to 15/02/08) Susan Thompson – Registrar Powerhouse Discovery Centre: Collection Stores at Castle Hill Exhibition Development Victor Denina – Security Officer Katrina Hogan –Registrar Christopher Snelling – Manager Brad Baker – Manager Lysele Assarapin – Education Program and Volunteers Coordinator Kholed Deeb – Security Officer Stephanie Boast - Registrar Stephen Lee – Security Officer Mandy Crook – Registrar Sharon Dickson – Administrative Assistant (Design) Anne Stewart – Marketing and Community Coordinator (to 11/10/07) Exhibition Coordination David Meehan – Security Officer Lynne McNairn – Registrar Kelly Mitchell – Administrative and Bookings Assistant Susan McMunn –Manager Natalie Matar – Administration Assistant Andrew Novosel – Security Officer Karen Biddle – Registrar Michael Rogers – Security Officer Barbara Palmer – Registrar Tara Kita – Exhibition Coordinator Rebecca Bushby – Exhibition Coordinator Education and Program Development Aldo Franks – Security Officer Myfanwy Eaves – Registrar (to 29/02/08) Jana Vytrhlik – Manager Mark Foxwell – Security Officer Jill Chapman – Archivist Ross Clendinning – Exhibition Coordinator Joanne Delzoppo – Exhibition Coordinator Michael Davidson – Administrative Officer Julie-Ann Dighton – Security Officer (to 15/02/08 Jessica Mclean – Project Archivist Helen Whitty – Commissioning Producer Public Programs Mark Bourke – Security Officer Nicole Balmer – Assistant Registrar Peter Scrivener – Exhibitions Coordinator Tennille Noach – Administrative Assistant Kath Daniel – Education Officer David Wootton – Security Officer Sarah Pointon – Assistant Registrar Jeanie Kitchener – Education Officer (to 15/02/08) Sunny Ekong – Security Officer Kate Scott – Assistant Registrar Kate Ford – Administrative Assistant Design Angus Tse – Education Officer John Mitchell – Security Officer Emma Nicol – Assistant Registrar Diana Lorentz – Manager Michael van Tiel – A/Education Program Coordinator Alan Fay - Security Officer Lauren Stewart – Assistant Registrar Stephen Miller – Education Program Coordinator (to 15/02/08) Megan Williams – Assistant Registrar Claudia Brueheim – Senior Exhibition Designer Customer Relations Fiona Blades – Senior Exhibition Designer Maki Taguchi – Assistant Education Officer (to 15/02/08) Terence Mooney – Assistant Registrar Derek Willamson – Education Officer Jane Turner – Manager Einar Docker – Assistant Collection Manager Beth Steven – Senior Exhibition Designer Front of House Danny Jacobson – Senior Graphic Designer Jason Hews – Assistant Education Officer (to 14/04/08) Stephen Agius – Assistant Collection Manager Jane Latief – Assistant Education Officer Daniel Brace – Manager Julius Medgyessy – Assistant Collection Manager Colin Rowan – Senior Graphic Designer Kathryn Watson – Senior Customer Service Officer (to 15/02/08) Christina Fedrigo – Senior Graphic Designer Deborah Vaughan – Assistant Education Officer Lawrence Adams – Assistant Collection Manager Kylie Gillespie – Assistant Education Officer Dominica Heron – Customer Service Officer Joan Watson – Office Administration Janine Roberts – Graphic Designer Maria Jensen – Customer Service Officer Stephen Jannar – Design Draftsperson Sophie Daniel – Assistant Education Officer (to 29/04/08) Lam Ba – Attendant Rita Orsini – Education Officer Marlysse Medina – Customer Service Officer Geraldine Kowalczuk – Clerical Officer Malcolm McKernan – Design Draftsperson Patricia Muzzio – Customer Service Officer Intech Design and Development Robert Smith – Assistant Education Officer Stephanie Conomos – Project Officer Denise Teale – Customer Service Officer (to 6/09/07) Arthur Menasse – Manager Image Services Arron Tillman – Customer Service Officer Collections Management TAM Project Krister Gustafsson – Industrial Designer Paula Bray – Manager Chris Rossi – Customer Service Officer Holly Pender – Assistant Registrar James Laurendet – Industrial Designer (to 14/03/08) Geoff Friend – Photographic Manager Roy Smith – Customer Service Officer (to 15/02/08) Anna Gray – Assistant Registrar Avinash Verma – Design Draftsperson Marinco Kojdanovski – Photographer Fiona McLennan – Customer Service Officer Semi Ozacardi – Assistant Registrar Alex Salouros – Design Draftsperson Sotha Bourn – Photographic Assistant Events Christopher Brothers – Photographer Jonathon Hirsch – Electronics Engineer Iwona Hetherington – Copyright Officer Fiona Bennett- Acting Events Sales Manager Kate Pollard - Photographer Geoffrey Drane – Senior Preparator Jean Francois Lanzarone – Image Resource Centre Coordinator Michael Hamer – Events Coordinator Paul Wilson – Project Archivist Andrew Teitzel – Apprentice Ryan Hernandez – Image Resource Centre Coordinator (to 24/08/07) Kristina Kargin – Events Coordinator Jim Betsos – Preparator Research Library Kathleen Hackett – Senior Library Technician (Photo Library) Kimberley Judge – Events Coordinator Ron Fishpool – Preparator (to 15/02/08) Karen Johnson – Manager Stephen Mason – Preparator Operations Sydney Observatory Dimity Holt – Senior Library Technician Arturo Rivillo – Electronics Technician Ralph Williams – Manager Geoff Wyatt – Acting Manager Philippa Rossiter – Reference Librarian Alfred Khanlu – Electronics Technician Bernard Hawes – Deputy Operations Manager (to 15/02/08) Toner Stevenson – Manager (to 13/07/07) NSW Migration Heritage Centre Richard Terzian – Electronics Technician Djamila Hacene – Assistant Venue Manager (to 8/02/08) Stephanie Parello – Senior Astronomy Educator John Petersen – Manager Workshop Chris Antoniou – Assistant Venue Manager Martin Anderson – Astronomy Educator Leah Domanski – Administrative Assistant (Part-time) Graeme Coughlan – Preparator/ Acting Workshop Supervisor Matthew Smith – Assistant Venue Manager Allan Kreuiter – Astronomy Educator Annette Loudon – Website Coordinator Peter Stevenson – Preparator Karl Rafferty – Assistant Venue Manager Andrew Constantine – Astronomy Educator Andrea Fernandes – Project Officer Tim Haire – Preparator Andrew Murray – Assistant Venue Manager Melissa Hulbert – Astronomy Educator (Part-time) Stephen Thompson – Movable Heritage Officer Rodney Hendy – Preparator Sarah Jane Wick – Administrative Assistant Melissa Hulbert – Booking Officer (Part-time) Graeme Plat – Preparator/ Acting Senior Preparator Jonathan Fowler – Senior Operations Technician (Theatre) Eduardo Carrasco – Booking Officer PLANNING, PROJECTS AND EXHIBITIONS DIVISION Iain Scott-Stevenson – Preparator Eric Holly – Operations Technician (Theatre) Rebecca Hagerty – Duty Officer Kevin Sumption – Associate Director Jaime Vicent – Preparator Benjamin Rumble – Theatre Technician Dawn Rose – Duty Officer Justine Knapp – Administrative Assistant Frank Noble – Preparator Glen Bevan – Museum Officer Paul Villarruel – Museum Officer Commissioning Jamie Clark – Apprentice Timothy Antill – Museum Officer Megan Hicks – Commissioning Producer, Permanent Galleries (to 15/02/08) OPERATIONS AND SERVICES DIVISION Paul Walmsley – Museum Officer Lily Katakouzinos – Commissioning Producer, Temporary Exhibitions Mark Goggin – Associate Director Clive Bull – Gallery Officer Digital Multimedia Services Adam Takesce – Administrative Assistant Jean Brown – Gallery Officer Zoltan Nemes-Nemeth – Audio Visual Manager Marketing and Communications Juan Correa – Gallery Officer Sebastian Chan – Web Services Manager Melanie Morris –Manager Barry Brown – Gallery Officer (to 15/02/08) Jason Gee – Online Producer (Major Projects) Virginia Lovett –Manager (to 21/09/07) Brian Crispin – Gallery Officer (to 15/02/08) Irma Havlicek – Online Producer (Microsites) Sally Quinn – Media/Marketing Officer (to 15/02/08) Jaswant Dhami – Gallery Officer Renae Mason – Online Producer, About NSW Amanda Campbell-Avenell – Media/Marketing Officer Christine Howard – Gallery Officer Dan MacKinlay – Online Application Developer, About NSW Hayley Gallant – Media/Marketing Officer Fiona McLennan – Gallery Officer (to 20/09/07) Peter Mahony – SoundHouse Manager Nicole Bearman – Media/Marketing Officer Teresa Monteleone – Gallery Officer Michael Jones – VectorLab Manager Christine Taylor – Marketing Officer (to 20/11/07) Keith Myles – Gallery Officer (to 15/02/08) Kathleen Phillips – AV Scriptwriter/Producer Angela Kenna – Marketing Clerk/ Marketing Officer Tourism (to 15/02/08) Peter Ryan – Gallery Officer Kathy La Fontaine – Program Developer Robert Moore – Gallery Officer Craig Nisbet – Gallery Officer

86 87 10. STAFFING BY DEPARTMENT 11. SES POSITIONS 12. EEO STATISTICS

The staff number is as at 30 June 2008 During 2007–2008 the following were members of the State Directorate Government Senior Executive Service: A. Trends in the Representation of EEO Groups % of Total Staff Directorate 2.0 Director EEO Group Benchmark or Target 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Secretariat 2.0 Dr Dawn Casey, PSM FAHA Deputy Director, Collections and Outreach Foundation 1.0 Women 50% 49% 45% 45% 53% 55% Jennifer Sanders, BA Hons (Syd) Corporate Development 3.0 Associate Director, Operations and Services Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders 2% 1.3% 1.1% 1.2% 1.1% 1.3% Members 2.4 Mark Goggin, BA Hons (Mel) Directorate Total 10.4 Associate Director, Planning, Projects and Exhibitions People whose first language was not English 20% 21% 18% 19% 18% 17% Kevin Sumption, ND (Natal), BA Hons HADF (Middlesex), MA (Syd) People with a disability 12% 7% 9% 9% 7% 7% Finance and Systems SES level Position title Gender Management 3.0 People with a disability requiring work-related adjustment 7% 1.3% 1.6% 1.7% 4% 4% People and Culture 9 4 Director Female B. Trends in the Distribution of EEO Groups Distribution Index Volunteers 1.75 Deputy Director, 2 Female Finance 7.6 Collections and Outreach EEO Group Benchmark or Target 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Records Management 3.0 Associate Director, Women 100 106 110 111 111 111 Information Technology 7 1 Operations and Services Male Facilities Management 14 Associate Director, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders 100 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Finance and Systems Total 45.35 1 Planning, Projects and Exhibitions Male People whose first language was not English 100 98 93 95 95 95 SES level 30 June 2008 30 June 2007 Collections and Outreach People with a disability 100 86 97 94 n/a n/a 4 1 1 Management 5.0 People with a disability requiring work-related adjustment 100 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Regional Services 0.8 3 Migration Heritage Centre 4.6 Notes: 2 1 1 Preservation and Heritage Management 16.9 1. Staff numbers are as at 30 June 2008. 2. Excludes casual staff. Registration 23.8 1 2 2 3. A Distribution Index of 100 indicates that the centre of the distribution of the EEO group across salary levels is equivalent to that of other staff. Research Library 3.0 Values less than 100 mean that the EEO group tends to be more concentrated at lower salary levels than is the case for other staff. The more CEO under s11A 0 pronounced this tendency is, the lower the index will be. In some cases the index may be more than 100, indicating that the EEO group is less Collections, Development & Research 33.7 concentrated at lower salary levels. The Distribution Index is automatically calculated by the software provided by ODEOPE. Collections and Outreach Total 87.8 Total 4 4 4. The Distribution Index is not calculated where EEO group or non-EEO group numbers are less than 20.

Number of Comparison of staff numbers by occupational category Planning, Projects and Exhibitions female SES 2 1

Management 2.0 Staff Numbers (EFT) Powerhouse Museum (non-casual Project Commissioning 1.0

Digital Multimedia 14 Occupation Group 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Exhibition Development 15.8 Workshop 8.8 Manager and administrators 30.7 22 32.51 32 33 Evaluation 2.0 Intech Design 8.2 Professionals 146.65 116.16 133.03 136 120 CAN 2 Technicians and associate professionals 30.6 34.8 37.41 44.1 36.2 Planning, Projects and Exhibitions Total 53.8 Tradespersons and related workers 29.93 24 24.27 25.6 21.7

Operations and Services Advanced clerical, sales and service workers 6.54 6 7.76 12.8 7.3 Management 2.0 Intermediate clerical, sales and service workers 61.25 52.43 57.46 73.2 60.5 Marketing and Media 8.6 Education and Program Development 10.9 Intermediate production & transport workers 2.99 2 1 1 1 Sydney Observatory 9 Elementary clerical, sales and service workers 27.7 20.71 3.3 15.2 9.2 Castle Hill 3.4 Operations 42 Labourers and related workers 2.38 2.4 2.16 5.4 4.2 Customer Relations 12.4 Other Image Services 7 TOTAL 338.74 280.5 298.9 345.3 292.7 Operations and Services Total 95.3 MUSEUM TOTAL (non-casual) 292.7 All staff of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences are employed by the Department of the Arts, Sport and Recreation.

88 89 13. VOLUNTEERS Beryl Dwyer Matthew Lloyd Meg Shepherd 14. VOLUNTEER PRESENTATIONS OFF SITE Mr P Root Sandra Dyer Audrey Low Rosemary Shepherd Ms Anne Schofield AM We are very grateful to the Christopher Eagle Jacqueline Loyola-Echeverria Chatree Sriraoduan Judy Hawes ‘Powerhouse Museum Collection’, Wybena Nursing Mr Leo Schofield AM following volunteers who gave John Ebner Patrica Macdonald Heather Stevens Home, Neutral Bay, September Mrs P Seidler their support to the Museum in Jay Ekers Molly Anne Macinante Meg Stevenson Dr Lindsay Sharp 2007-08 Judy Hawes and Christine Patton ‘Powerhouse Museum Collection’, Roy F Eldridge Vanessa Mack Paul Stevenson Wybena Nursing Home, Neutral Bay, November, and Cremorne Ladies Mr Dick Smith AO John A’Beckett Robert Enemark Jun Makuhari William Storer Probus Club Dr George Soutter AM Karen Adams Colin Everett John Markley Betty Stuckey The Hon JJ Spigelman AC, QC Kim Alexander Ken Fairburn Helen Marsh Noel Svensson Christine Patton, ‘Powerhouse Museum Collection’, Macquarie Park Mr W S Tatlow William Alexander Margarete Ferris Barbara Marshall Leigh Swain Catholic Health Care Mrs Nancy-Bird Walton AO, OBE Alita Allison June D Fitzpatrick Peter Martin William Swan Meg Stevenson and Margaret Waller, ‘Powerhouse Museum Ms Kylie Winkworth Brian Armour Beverly Florida Natalie Matar Robert Swieca Collection’, Carers Social Group, Dee Why, and Ladies Probus Club of The Hon Neville Wran AC, QC Kate Armstrong Jeffrey Flower Herb Mathews Sarah Takahashi Grandview, Lugarno Dr John Yu AC John Forrest Keith Matts Albert Taylor Nyein Aung 17. Honorary Associates Erik Bachmann Susan Forsyth Dr Robert Mayrick Queenie Thompson Meg Stevenson and Margaret Waller, ‘Powerhouse Museum Beverley Badcock Ann Freeman Cyril McColough Jennifer Thorpe Collection: Childhood’, Wybena Nursing Home, Neutral Bay Mr Warren Anderson - arms Donald W French Robin John McEwen Frank Tiziano Jean M Baigent 15. LIFE FELLOWS Prof John Bach - maritime history Elizabeth Bailey George Fry Helen McGregor Rod Tobin Mr William Bradshaw - English furniture, clocks Robert Baird Jan Garland Dorothy McLean Barbara Towart Mr William Bradshaw Major Ian Brookes - Japanese swords Barbara Ballantyne Helen Goddard Alice Meng Pat Townley Mr Ken Done AM Emeritus Professor Alexander Cambitoglou AO – classical antiquities Betty Balmer Francesca Goff Daryl Milton Maria Townsend Mr Gerry Gleeson AC Dr Robert Carson - numismatics Marion Barker Frederick William Gooch Kathleen Mist Max Turrell Mr Lionel Glendenning Mrs Sylvia Drummond - mechanical musical instruments Margaret Barnes Dorothy Green Thomas Mistry Ross Verdich Ms Linda Jackson Mr Dennis Eccles - clocks Judy Barnsley Mary Green Jasmin Mitchell Stephen Vickers Ms Jenny Kee Mr John Hawkins - silver Roma Bashford Natalie Green Ken Mitchell Valerie Vickers Mr Trevor Kennedy AM Mr Jolyon Warwick James - silver Marjorie Beales Beth Grennard Phyllis Mitchell Jocelyn Vieira Mr Alan Landis Mr John Jeremy - restoration Kate Belfield Maggie Habgood Hette Mollema Jim Vodanovich Mr Terence Measham AM Mr Alan Landis - ceramics, glass Michael Belfield Dinah Hales Jill Monro Alice Vokac Janet McDonald AO Mr Ross Langlands - oriental rugs and textiles Tegan Bellamy Val Hamey Chad Moodie Barry Voller Mr Fred Millar AO CBE Mr Randall Reed - ceramics, glass, silver Omar Bentley Judy Hammond Andrew Moyes Margaret Waller Mr Alastair Morrison Ms Anne Schofield AM - costume, jewellery Graeme Bird Judith Hanson Chiu Ng Bill Walsh Mr David Roche Mr John Shorter CBE - ceramics, Doulton Fleur Bishop Doreen Harland Leanne Ng Brian Ward Ms Anne Schofield AM Dr George Soutter AM - ceramics, furniture, rugs Elizabeth Blair Jenny Hart Franklin Nieh Norma Warnecke Mr Leo Schofield AM Miss Elizabeth Todd OAM - music Terry Blanch Lesley Harwood Barbara Nivison-Smith Peter Warren Dr Lindsay Sharp Mr Leslie Walford - decorative arts George Bolton Judith Hawes Jan Oates David Warton Mr Richard (Dick) Smith AO Dr Janet West - scrimshaw and nautical crafts Tad Boniecki Sophie Hayden Liam O’Brien Russell James Weekley Dr George Soutter AM Mr Barclay Wright - musical instruments Edna Boyd David Henderson Jim Orman Bobby Wen Hon James Spigelman AC Dr John Yu AC - ceramics, furniture, rugs Joyce Bradbury Prue Hill Laurie Orman Lya Wettstein Mrs Nancy-Bird Walton AO, OBE 18. Affiliated societies Melinda Braun Cherie Hingee Matilda Paget Robyn Wienholt Ms Kylie Winkworth Peter Bray Susanne Hledik Leonard Palmer Joan Wilson Hon Neville Wran AC, QC The Museum provides facilities and resources to the following 42 Muriel Breiesser Yen Hoang Shaun Parsons Josephine Wilton Dr John Yu AC societies (representing some 20,000 people), which are affiliated with Stephen Brique Garry Horvai Christinne Patton Meg Withers 16. Life Members the Museum (as at 30 June 2008): Rowland (Roly) Broady Emily Howes Ljiljana Pavlovic Victor Wong Doo Michael Brock Ray Huckin Morwenna Pearce Barbara Wright Miss K Armstrong Antique Arms Collectors Society of Australia Ken Bruce Nina Huelin Akiko Peen John Wright Mrs Cindy Bannon Art Deco Society of NSW Pamela Burden John Hurworth Jennifer Pereira Anthony Yan Mr G Barnes The Asian Arts Society of Australia Inc Neil Cadzow John Hutchinson Beverley Pescott June Yeomans Mr J R Baxter Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society (Ku-ring-gai) Inc Judith Campbell Paul Hutley Rex Peters Man-Ling Yuen Mr D Block Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society (Sydney) Inc Adrianne Chai Sohee Hwang Reverend James Pettigrew Mary Zarate Mr William Bradshaw Australian Association of Musical Instrument Makers (NSW Branch) Ying Chin Margaret Jaffe Pauline Phillips Fransisca Zhang Mr W Dobson Australian Flute Society Inc Jennifer Chioatto Derek James Richard Pike Mr Ken Done AM Australian Lace Guild NSW Branch Inc Samantha Chivers Amanda Jannar Jim Poole Mr R Ellis The Australian Numismatic Society Kenneth Chuang Liam Jensen-Kohl Dorelle Propert Ms Eva Filla The Australiana Society Inc Steve Cilia Christine Johnson Judith Rainsford Mrs G H Flinn The Aviation Historical Society of Australia (NSW) Inc Jean Clark Merle Johnson Suhasa Ramesh Mr Gerald Gleeson AC Ceramic Collectors Society Michael Close Ross Johnson Rae Ranc Mr Lionel Glendenning Ceramic Study Group Inc Geoff Cocks Joan Johnston Lyn Rattray Mr M Grossman The Colour Society of Australia (NSW) Inc Mervyn Collins Cierwan Jones Peter Rennie Miss H Hindle Design Institute of Australia, NSW Chapter Jim Colvin Frank Joyce Denis Robinson Mr Neville Hodgson The Doll Collectors Club of NSW Inc Jon Comino Anna Kim John Robinson Mrs Beverley Horwitz The Early Music Association of NSW Inc Leon Corn Diana Kincaid Mark Robinson Ms Linda Jackson The Embroiderers’ Guild NSW Inc William (Bill) Coulton Roseleena Kumar Neil Rochlin Mr John C Jeremy The Furniture History Society (Australasia) Inc Sherrin Craig Marivic Lagleva Jacqueline Ruston Ms Jenny Kee Jewellers and Metalsmiths Group of Australia NSW Inc Peter Creaser Vivian Lai Shirley Ruxton Mr Trevor Kennedy AM The Knitters’ Guild NSW Inc Ashisha Cunningham Yvonne Lai Mary Ryland Mr Alan Landis The Metropolitan Coin Club of Sydney Joan Curtis George Lane Katy Sade Janet McDonald AO National Space Society of Australia Ltd Philip Davies Christopher Lang Bruce Saunders Mr Terence Measham AM Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (NSW Geoff Davis John Lauder Miriam Sawires Mr Fredrick Millar AO, CBE Division) Robert Davison Emma Lees Alexis Sawyer Mr J Millner Object – Australian Centre for Craft and Design Robert Degotardi Monty Leventhal Olga Sawyer Mr Alastair Morrison Oral History Association of Australia (NSW) Philip Diment Ronald Lewis Edith Scerri Mr R Reed Oriental Rug Society of NSW Inc Kevin Dodds Josephine Lie Gail Scott Mrs Pat Riley Philatelic Association of NSW Inc Nazli Doraji Celeste Lillis Peter Scott Mr Royston Riley The Phonograph Society of NSW Inc Judith Durie Jacqueline Liyan Doris Shearman Mr David Roche The Potters’ Society of Australia Pyrmont Ultimo Historical Society

90 91 Royal Aeronautical Society, Australian Division, Sydney Branch Inc - appropriate access and services for those with special needs (eg Arrangements for outside participation 27. Credit card usage Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and people with disabilities and those with a language background other The Museum welcomes public comment and suggestions for improving Commerce (NSW Chapter) than English) its services and facilities and regularly receives representations from The Museum has a Credit Card Policy, updated in September 2007, The Quilters’ Guild Inc - signage and information brochures that are helpful and easy to the public concerning its operations. A comments form is available to all which has been issued to all users. No irregularities were recorded Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain, NSW Chapter understand visitors at the cloaking desk on level 3. Front end evaluations are carried in 2007-08 and credit card use has been in accordance with Premier’s The Silver Society of Australia Inc - printed information about Museum events in plain English. out to determine the content of exhibitions and programs and visitors Memoranda and Treasurer’s Directions. Sydney City Skywatchers Inc Our expectations of our visitors are surveyed for their responses. The Board of Trustees represent the 28. COLLECTION LOANS Sydney Space Association We expect you to treat our staff, volunteers and exhibitions with care public in the management and policy formulation of the Museum. The list of loans from the Powerhouse collection for 2007-08 includes The Twentieth Century Heritage Society of NSW Inc and respect. We reserve the right to refuse admission to patrons who In 2007-08 there were 511 visitor comments forms or letters registered loans which started prior but were active during this period. The Wedgwood Society of NSW Inc behave inappropriately. - 198 contained compliments, 290 contained complaints, 134 contained Walter Burley Griffin Society Inc Sydney What to do if you have a suggestion or complaint suggestions. As some forms contained more than one comment, there Watch and Clockmakers of Australia (NSW Branch) ABC, Ultimo We welcome your comments and any suggestions you may have were totals of 215 compliments, 330 complaints and 142 suggestions. Woodworkers’ Association of NSW Inc Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney for improving our services. If you are visiting the Museum and have The breakdown of complaints – Museum general 5, exhibitions Australian Wool Innovation Limited, Sydney 19. Powerhouse Museum Selection, any comments, please talk to one of the staff. A comments form is general 16, exhibitions content 19, exhibitions design 16, exhibitions Australian Tennis Museum, Sydney Olympic Park Australian Design Awards available at the cloaking desk on level 3 if you have a compliment, maintenance 30, public programs 21, customer service 55, Members Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney suggestion or complaint you wish to put in writing. You may also 4, promotion/advertising 11, external signage 20, internal signage 11, Belgenny Farm Trust, Camden Each year the Powerhouse Museum makes a selection of outstanding contact us through the Museum’s website. Alternatively, please feel facilities 24, admission charges 25, cafes 46, shop 4, school groups 6, Botanic Gardens Trust Sydney, Sydney products from the finalists in the Australian Design Awards. The free to write to the Museum or telephone (02) 9217 0389. premises 13, The Guide/What’s On 3, opening hours 1, website 1. These criteria for selection include excellence in design, and innovative comments, complaints and suggestions assist the Museum in improving Castle Towers Shopping Centre, Castle Hill Our commitment to you use of technologies to provide significant benefits to the users of the the quality of operations and services. ER Curtain Pty Ltd, Revesby Any written suggestion or complaint you make to the Museum will Hawkesbury Regional Gallery & Museum, Windsor products. The 2007 Powerhouse Museum Selection was: Facilities for access receive a response from us within 20 working days. Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre, Gymea The Museum caters for public access to its collections, with staff available QuickSmart Easy Fold Stroller Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales, Sydney 21. Code of conduct to assist with inquiries. The service is available by appointment between Funtastic Integral Energy, Huntingwood 10.00 am and 5.00 pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays). Ideation Design No change was made to the Code of Conduct during 2007-08. Meadowbank College of TAFE, Meadowbank Sunbeam Ceramic Series Kettle Policy documents National School of Art, Darlinghurst 22. Privacy and personal information Sunbeam Corporation Documents used to guide the Museum’s operations include: Parramatta Heritage Centre, Parramatta Strategic Plan 2005-2008 Breville ikon® Blender The Museum conducts its business in accordance with the Privacy Reserve Bank of Australia, Sydney Chart of Accounts HWI Electrical - Breville Design and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 and with the Privacy Sydney University Museums, Sydney Code of conduct Cube Industrial Design Management Plan developed by the Museum and submitted to the TAFE NSW, Ultimo Collection development and research policy The Great Synagogue Sydney, Sydney Clever Peg Privacy Commissioner in June 2000, in accordance with section 33 of the Act. The Museum also follows an Online Privacy Statement which is Collection management policies and procedures Wollondilly Heritage Centre, The Oaks Rimm Industries Commercial operations policies and procedures on the Museum’s website. If users provide any personal details via the Regional NSW Form Designs Disability plan Museum’s website the privacy requirements of the Statement are met. Albury Library Museum, Albury Endeavour Engineering Exhibitions policies and plans Hunter Valley Steamfest, Maitland SolarScan 23. Freedom of information Guarantee of service Newcastle Regional Museum, Newcastle West Polartechnics Information technology strategic plan The following Statement of Affairs is presented in accordance with Shear Outback: Australian Shearers Hall of Fame Inc, Hay 4design Human Resources policies and procedures section 14(1)(b) and (3) of the Freedom of Information Act 1989. The Southern Tablelands Vintage Farm Machinery Club, Taralga Outreach policy VE Commodore FOI statement of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (FOI Tumbarumba Historical Society Museum, Tumbarumba Privacy Management Plan GM Holden Agency No 384) is correct as at 30 June 2008. Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Wagga Wagga Public programs policies and procedures Optalert Establishment The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences was Publications policies and procedures Interstate Sleep Diagnostics established under the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Act 1945 Regional services strategic plan Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth, WA Series 55 BB+RT Orbit Blocks (MAAS Act). The Museum has perpetual succession, has a common seal, Sponsorship policy Museum Victoria, Melbourne, VIC may purchase, hold, grant, demise, dispose of or otherwise deal with real National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, VIC Ronstan International Contact arrangements and personal property and may sue and be sued in its corporate name National Library of Australia, Canberra, ACT Bayly Requests for records or documents under the Freedom of Information Act ‘The Trustees of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences’. National Museum of Australia, Canberra, ACT Design + Industry 1989 should be accompanied by a $30.00 application fee and directed to: Old Parliament House, Canberra, ACT Gator Organisation Section 4 of the MAAS Act establishes the Trustees of the Freedom of Information Coordinator National Wine Centre, Adelaide, SA Catalyst Design Group Museum. The Trustees are responsible for the conduct and control of Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences South Australian Museum, Adelaide, SA Knog the affairs of the Museum and for its policies. All officers and employees PO Box K346 Haymarket NSW 1238 The Sheep’s Back, Naracoorte, Kybybolite, SA Caroma H2Zero Cube Urinal of the Museum are appointed or employed under the Public Sector Phone (02) 9217 0576 Fax (02) 9217 0459 Management Act 1988. International Caroma Dorf There were no requests made in regard to the Freedom of Information Teylers Museum, Haarlem, The Netherlands Frogmouth Filter Objects and functions Section 14 of the MAAS Act states as follows: Act made in 2007-08 and one in 2006-07. The Trustees shall have the following objects and may exercise any or National Museums Liverpool, Liverpool, UK Silvan H2O 24. Legislative change Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum New York, USA Trymak all of the following functions: (a) the control and management of the Museum; and Candelabra In 1961 The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Regulation (b) the maintenance and administration of the Museum in such was introduced to deal with the proceedings of the Trustees, the Charles Wilson Design manner as will effectively minister to the needs and MENU management of the Museum and other minor ancillary matters. There demands of the community in any or all branches of applied is a statutory requirement under the Subordinate Legislation Act 1989 20. Guarantee of Service science and art and the development of industry by: to review the Regulation every five years.The Museum of Applied Arts (i) the display of selected objects arranged to illustrate the and Sciences Regulation 2007 came into force on 1 September 2007. Our commitment to our customers industrial advance of civilisation and the development of inventions There were no significant changes to the content of the Regulation. The Museum is committed to continuous improvement in its quality of and manufactures; service. We regularly evaluate our exhibitions, programs and services. (ii) the promotion of craftsmanship and artistic taste by illustrating 25. Major works the history and development of the applied arts; Our service standards There were no major capital works undertaken by the Museum over (iii) lectures, broadcasts, films, publications and other educational When you visit the Museum you will find: the 2007-08 financial year. - friendly, responsive and efficient staff means; - well-maintained exhibitions and buildings (iv) scientific research; or 26. Land disposal - a commitment to caring for objects in the collection and on loan to (v) any other means necessary or desirable for the There was no land disposal undertaken by the Museum in 2007-08. the Museum development of the natural resources and manufacturing - accurate and appropriate information in response to your enquiries industries of NSW. - a high standard of safety and security - appropriate facilities (rest areas, cafes, toilets, baby change room) for you to use

92 93 29. CONSULTANTS 30. BUDGET ESTIMATES THANK YOU THE MUSEUM ACKNOWLEDGES POWERHOUSE FOUNDATION O’Keefe and Partners, 8 THE FOLLOWING CORPORATE DONORS Simon Pagett, 8 Budgets for the year under review and for the next financial year are MEMBERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT Paradise Garage Australia Pty Consultants equal to or more than $30,000 set out hereunder in accordance with section 7(1)(a)(iii) of the Annual THE MUSEUM ACKNOWLEDGES IN 2007-08: The Museum acknowledges the Ltd, 6 Reports (Statutory Bodies) Act 1984. The budgets have been prepared THE FOLLOWING FOUNDATIONS Consultancy Cost $ Service Provided. following for their contribution to Andrew Pardoe, 8 on an accrual basis. AND TRUSTS FOR THEIR Platinum the Powerhouse Foundation RACI Pharmaceutical Science Francis-Jones Morehen Thorp SUPPORT IN 2007-08: 60,609 Architectural designs AMP Group - NSW, 6 2007/08 2008/09 Bruce & Joy Reid Foundation Boeing Australia Robert Albert AO, 5 John and Lynn Reid, 3 $000’s $000’s Gordon Darling Foundation GE J Andrews, 6 RFC Group Limited, 2 Total consultancies less than James N Kirby Foundation Halkeas Printing Anonymous, 6 Jack and Diana Ritch, 3 64,686 Expenditure $30,000 Japan Foundation Jazzright Production Services Anonymous, 6 Ian and Joanne Ritchie, 5 Railcorp Anonymous, 5 Operating Expenses Barbara Rogers, 4 Total consultancies 125,295 THE MUSEUM ACKNOWLEDGES Renaissance Tours Anonymous, 6 Mary Ryland, 8 Sibelius Australia Anonymous, 7 Personnel Services 23,991 24,686 THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES D N Sanders, 6 There were no other consultants engaged by the Museum in 2007-08. FOR THEIR ONGOING SUPPORT: E Bachmann, 8 John Scott-Stevenson, 8 Other Operating Expenses 12,093 13,351 Gold Peter Bailey, 8 Margie Seale and David Hardy, 6 Principal Partners Brookfield Multiplex Jim and Sue Baillie, 8 Anne and Alan Slade, 3 Depreciation and Amortisation 6,271 6,140 Beijing Badaling Cablecar Dyson Anna-Rose Baker, 8 Stockler Family, 6 Company Sinclair Knight Merz Mr and Mrs J A Bird, 8 Penelope Szeto, 7 Total Expenditure 42,355 44,177 Dick Smith Standards Australia - Australian Sonja Blainey, 7 Leanne Tam, 8 Seven Network International Design Awards R K Bowbrick, 8 Trust Company Limited, 2 Revenue Sharp Corporation Streetvision Graham and Charlene Bradley, 4 Angele Van Den Heuvel, 7 Sweet Art Anthony Buckley, 7 Dr Brian Vern-Barnett, 8 Recurrent Grant 28,462 28,194 Senior Partners The Creative Leadership Forum Geraldine Bull, 7 Leslie Walford, 6 Accor Asia Pacific TAFE NSW: Sydney Institute Michael Callaghan, 7 Capital Grant 1,845 2,588 Judith Wheeldon AM, 5 Australian Council for the Arts Thomson Telecom Australia Mr and Mrs David Calmyre, 8 Barry Willoughby, 7 Australia Nuclear Science and TransGrid Barry Casey, 7 Sale of Goods and Services 4,467 6,186 Graham and Helen Wilson, 8 Technology Organisation Lesley A Chapman, 7 Kylie Winkworth, 3 Investment Income 138 467 GM Holden Ltd Silver Jack Cridland, 8 Keith and Janet Winsbury, 8 Home Beautiful Art Exhibitions International Dr John L Cummine, 8 Geoffrey Winter, 7 Grants and Contributions 3,124 2,579 Integral Energy Dunlop Flooring Australia James Dickson, 8 Greg and Deborah Wotherspoon, JCDecaux Australia Ibis World Square Mark Doyle, 8 7 Other Revenue 55 78 MBF Foundation KVB Kunlun Murray Doyle, 7 Yoshiko Wright, 6 Microsoft Macquarie Group Foundation Whitney and Catherine Drayton, 6 Peter W Yates, 2 Acceptance of State Liabilities 972 1,237 New Idea pdc creative EMQS Pty Ltd, 6 Frank Zipfinger, 6 The Sun-Herald Sigma-Aldrich Pty Ltd Suellen Enestrom, 5 Gain on disposal of non current assets 0 208 The Sydney Morning Herald Weir Minerals Australia Dr Terry and Mrs Dianne Donation Categories Wizard Home Loans Finnegan, 6 1-Governor Total Revenue 39,063 41,537 Associate Corporate Members C W A Flynn, 6 2-President’s Circle Partners Victoria Barracks George Freedman, 8 3-Leader Australian Wool Innovation Friend of the Powerhouse 4-Collector Bombay Sapphire Discovery Members Foundation, 8 5-Custodian 31. PAYMENT PERFORMANCE INDICATORS City of Sydney Hinchcliffe Electrical Services Steve Frisken, 7 6-Investor Creative NZ Wizard Home Loans – Kellyville Terry Gagen, 7 7-Supporter Value of Accounts due and payable by the Museum at the end of each quarter Engineers Australia, Sydney Professor Geoff Gallop, 8 8-Friend as at 30 Sep 07 as at 31 Dec 07 as at 31 Mar 08 as at 30 Jun 08 Division David and Elisabeth Goodsall, 3 Ferngrove Wines Tony and Prue Goswell, 7 $ $ $ $ Gujaret NRE The Greatorex Foundation , 2 Incredible India Peter and Divonne Holmes a Current 338,133 405,471 194,596 688,255 MG Distribution Court, 2 Mincom F M Hooper, 4 Less than 30 days overdue 202,015 164,811 89,071 58,225 Rural Press J M Hooper, 8 SoundHouse™ Music Alliance B H Hope, 8 Between 30 & 60 days overdue 6,681 0 7,812 21,891 Taj Hotels, Resorts & Palaces Jewellers and Metalsmiths Group Between 60 & 90 days overdue 5,784 6,268 24,657 25,386 of Australia NSW Inc, 7 Supporters Alexandra Joel, 8 More than 90 days overdue 0 5,411 62,534 17,271 702 ABC Sydney Dr and Mrs Kalowski, 7 British Council Robyn Kemmis, 8 552,613 581,961 378,670 811,028 Electrolux Greg Lavender, 8 Ericsson Graeme Le Roux, 8 These amounts do not include accruals of expenses for which no claim for payment had been made at the end of the quarter. Incredible India Warren Lee and Erica Jacobson, 5 Amount and value of accounts paid by the Museum on time in each quarter Indian Link David Maloney, 5 Jaguar Margaret J Mashford, 8 Quarter ending % Paid on time Paid on Time $ Total Paid $ Landor Associates David Mathlin and Liz Burch, 3 Monument Magazine Janet McDonald AO and Donald 30 September 2007 89.8 7,151,541 7,965,584 Novotel Sydney on Darling McDonald AC, 6 31 December 2007 78.4 4,645,029 5,926,900 Harbour Professor Peter J McGovern and NSW Office for Science and Dr Catherine Bigley McGovern, 7 31 March 2008 78.9 4,882,283 6,184,991 Medical Research Howard McKern, 8 Projekta Stephen McNamara, 8 30 June 2008 80.9 4,967,407 6,136,957 Qantas Cheryl Merlino, 8 The RACI Inc. NSW Branch Dr David Millons AM, 6 The Museum’s policy is to endeavour to ensure that all payments to suppliers are made promptly and in line with State Government guidelines. Thomson Playford Mr and Dr Mottram, 7 In some circumstances, certain issues relating to claims for payment require further clarification with suppliers. In such cases payment is made Trust Company Limited David M Newby, 2 promptly once agreement is reached on matters requiring clarification. Ken Nielsen, 5

94 95 COLLECTION DONORS Ernie Dingo Judy Martin Gloria Smythe INDEX Marketing and Promotion 43 Downer EDI Rail Pty Ltd Sam Marshall Solomon Brothers Members 40 The list relates to donors whose Kerrie Dougherty Elaine Mayer Hugh Southwood Access information BC Mission, Vision, Values 6 objects have been formally Deb Doyle Garry McDonald Speedo Australia Pty Limited Achievements 2007-08 7 Museum Awards 43 acquired by the Museum in the Sally Dray Heather McDonald Dawn Springett Action Plan for Women 39 Museum Honours 42 period. Some have donated funds Margaret Durham Bill McNiven Meg Stevenson Affiliated Societies App 18 Museum Library and Archives 29 used to purchase objects acquired John Dwyer Moya Merrick Streetwize Communications Ltd Appendices 77 Museum Members 40 during the period. Others donated Easton Pearson Pty Ltd G Meshoe Sydney City Skywatchers Archives 29 Museum Online 56 during the period and will be Endemol Southern Star Professor Barry Milborrow Sydney Organising Committee for Audiences 2007-08 8 Museum Outreach 12 acknowledged once formal Dr Bruce Errey Millennium Television the Olympic Games Audience Diversity 38 New entrance experience 20 acquisition has taken place. We Family Planning Association of David Mist Barry Talbot-Smith Audiences – A Review 9 New look café 20 are grateful for your support. Western Australia Coralie Mitchell Anthony and Valerie Taylor Audience Trends – Five Year 10 New signage and wayfinding 21 Captain R Feldman Neville Mitchell N A Taylor Australian Design Awards 43, App19 New Volunteer Centre 21 Susan Accari Dr Kevin Fewster AM Lea Monticone Tektronix Australia Pty Ltd Awards to the Museum 43 NSW Migration Heritage Centre 37 Adidas-Salomon AG Terry Fitzgerald Jim Moon Jane de Teliga Belongings: Post-WW2 Migration Memories & Journeys 38 Observatory Telescope 55 Ansell International Foxboro Australia Terence Mooney Telstra Corporation Ltd Board of Trustees 2, 6, App 1 Occupational Health and Safety 48 The Asian Arts Society of Beth Gabriel David Morrisey Dorothy Todhunter Budget Development Process 58 Online Collection Access 54 Australia Dr John Gerofi Sue Murray Transgrid NSW Budget estimates App 30 Organisation Chart 51 Art Gallery of New South Wales Ashley Gilfillan Antonia Nagy Carby Tuckwell Café 20 Organisation Structure 50 ARUP Malcolm Gilfillan Robert Napper James Turton Case Studies Our Audiences – A Review 9 Australian Breastfeeding Ron Gillman National Textile Museum of University of Southern – Belongings: Post-WW2 Migration Memories & Journeys 38 Our Audiences 2007-08 8 Association Rainar Gnadt Australia Queensland, National Centre for – Collection Care Open Day 34 Outreach 12, 33 David Allen Andrew Grant NEOZ Pty Ltd Engineering in Agriculture – Greening the Silver City: seeds of bush regeneration 36 Payment performance indicators App 31 Hilda M Amadio Granville TAFE Marc Newson Faculty of Engineering and – Hawkesbury Regional Museum Collections Project 35 Permanent Galleries Refresh 23 Phillip Amos Darren Gray North Ryde RSL Information Technologies, – Honouring our Volunteers 47 Photographers IFC Elizabeth Anderson Jane Gray NSW Department of Commerce University of Sydney – Life in the Past Education Program 28 Policy Review and Development 58 Jill Aron Tommy Haas Shirley Nutt Janet Vanderfield – Online Collection Access 54 Powerhouse Discovery Centre Programs 28 Rosalind Badgery Gavin Handley Office for Women, NSW Ventracor Limited – Preservation Project for Observatory Telescope 55 Powerhouse Discovery Centre: collection stores at Castle Hill 28, 33, 34 Dr Vivian G. Balmer Thomas and Joyce Hanley Department of Premier and Phil Vingona – Sydney Observatory Flagstaff 20 Powerhouse Foundation 41 David Granger & Bryan Marshall Sheila Hawkins Cabinet Nancy-Bird Walton AO,OBE – Talks After Noon 26 Powerhouse Foundation Donors 95 - Bangdesign David Hawley Office of Protocol and Special The Weekend Australian – Timor-Leste Interns 39 Powerhouse Museum Award for Innovation in Design 43 Joyce and Anthony Barker Patricia Hawse Events, NSW Premier’s Dept Magazine – Vision Australia Training 46 Powerhouse Museum selection - Australian Design Awards App 19 The Estate of Dr W R C Bennett K Helsby Gerald Officer Bonnie Westerhoff – Web Presence 57 Powerhouse Programs 24 Norma Benporath Kingsley Herbert The Hon Mr Justice Barry S. Joyce White Charter 6 Powerhouse Wizard 42 Caroline Berlyn Gerard Herbst O’Keefe AM (Ret) Kent Whitmore Code of conduct App 21 President’s Foreword 2 Elsie Bertram John Hibberd Tom O’Mahony Lee Whitmore Collection Acquisition 53 Print run IFC Professor John Billingsley Adrienne Higgs Orbital Corporation Ltd Ruth and Jeff Whittle Collection Care Open Day 34 Privacy and personal information App 22 KD Binnie Engineering Pty Ltd Hmong Society of NSW John Orhan Margaret Wilkins Collection Donors 53, 96 Publications 28 Bletchley Park Trust Dawn Holdaway June Oswald Dr Elizabeth Williams Collection Loans 37, App 28 Regional Outreach 12, 33 Ursula Bonzol Julian Holland Outerspace Design Bob Wilson Collection Management 55 Research 29 Kym Bradshaw H S Holt Palm Australasia Gregor L Wild Collections Australia Network 56 Risk Management and Insurance 58 Miriam Briet Elaine Hor Les Palmer Bruce Winley Committees App 2 SES positions App 11 Graeme Bull Peter and Patricia Horne Hannah Pang Dennis Wolanski Library Consultants App 29 Signage and wayfinding 20 Cecilia Burke Fiona Humphries John Pang Jean Wood Corporate Governance 6 Sponsors and Partners 41 Kate Burke Dr Dong-Hwa Huh Lyn Pearce J Woodhill Corporate Members 95 Staff Communication 45 Max Burnet Michael Idato and Stephanie Dr Thomas Pill Gwenda Woods Cost of report IFC Staff Development 45 William D Bush Bansemer-Brown Lloyd Pitcher Barclay Wright – The Mastertouch Credit card usage App 27 Staff Development Award 46 Ron Cameron Joy Jobbins Gabriel and Elizabeth Poole Piano Roll Company Director’s Report 4 Staff lectures and presentations off site App 6 Michael Caton Susan Johnson Design Company Geoff Wyatt Disability Plan 41 Staff lectures and presentations on site App 5 Cerebos Foods Pty Ltd Ken Jones Kite Power Distinguished Service Awards 42 Staff list App 9 Margot Child Nicholas Jose Qantas Airways Limited Education Audiences at the Powerhouse 26 Staff overseas travel App 8 Karen Chugg Judith H. Keena RailCorp EEO statistics App 12 Staff professional commitments App 7 Richard Clapton Paul Kelly Jack Richards Entrance experience 20 Staff publications App 4 Thelma Clune James Kemsley Kevin Riley Equal Employment Opportunity 48 Staffing by department App 10 Irene Combe Jeanette Kerr Rip Curl Evaluation and Audience Research 57 State Plan Report 14 Chris Connell Katherine Kerr Harry Rogers Exhibitions Off Site 36, App 3 Supporters and Partners 95 Consulate General of Japan in Kitten Clothing Verity Rose Exhibitions On Site 23, App 3 Sustainability and Waste Management 58 Sydney J Larke Jim Rowston Financial Report 60 Sydney Observatory 150th anniversary 19 The Consulate of the Republic of Chak M. Leung Jennifer Sanders Flagstaff 19, 20 Sydney Observatory Flagstaff 19, 20 Korea Dr Hilarie Lindsay Rod Savage Freedom of information App 23 Sydney Observatory Programs 27 Paul Costello Jimmy Little AO Peter (Tony) Sawyer Future Directions 2, 4, 17 Sydney Observatory Refresh 19 Paul Cotton Logitech Australia Computer Ralph Sawyer Goals 2008-09 17 Talks After Noon 26 Council of the City of Sydney Peripherals Pty Ltd Leo Schofield Greening the Silver City: seeds of bush regeneration 36 Temporary exhibitions 23, App 3 Saskia Croeken Peter Long Barbara Sharratt Guarantee of Service App 20 Timor-Leste Interns 39 Bob Crossle The Lucas Family David Sheedy Hawkesbury Regional Museum Collections Project 35 Travelling exhibitions 36, App 3 CSIRO, Telecommunications and Colin Lucre Dr Gene and Brian Sherman Honorary Associates App 17 Vision Australia Training 46 Industrial Physics Division Macquarie University Wolfgang Sievers Human Resources 47 Visitor Facilities Refresh 20 Judith Cuppaidge Vanessa Mack Signature Mouthguards Indigenous Culture 40 Volunteer Centre 21 Gordon Davies Sybil Mackaness Margaret Simpson Land disposal App 26 Volunteer presentations off site App 14 Mike Dawborn Mambo Graphics Pty Ltd Robert Simpson Legislative change App 24 Volunteers 46, 47, App 13 Ian Debenham Betty Manefield Ross Simpson Letter of transmission IFC Web Presence 57 Department of Premier and Margaret Manny Robyn Slattery Library 29 Web sites 56 Cabinet Margaret Manoharan Joan Smith Life Fellows 42, App 15 Who We Are 6 Pablo Depetris Gordon Mar Ron Smith Life in the Past Education Program 28 Workplace Charter 45 Prudence Dickson Life Members App 16 MAAS Act 6 BC = Back Cover MAAS Regulation 2007 App 27 IFC = Inside Front Cover Major works App 25

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