2004 2005 ANNUAL REPORT

MUSEUM OF APPLIED ARTS & SCIENCES INCORPORATING THE POWERHOUSE MUSEUM & SYDNEY OBSERVATORY The Hon Bob Debus MP Attorney General, Minister for the Environment and Minister for the Arts Parliament House Sydney NSW 2000 Dear Minister On behalf of the Board of Trustees and in accordance with the Annual Reports (Statutory Bodies) Act 1984 and the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983, we submit for presentation to Parliament the annual report of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences for the year ending 30 June 2005.

Yours sincerely

Dr Nicholas G Pappas Dr Anne Summers AO President Deputy President

ISSN 0312-6013 © Trustees of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences 2005. Compiled by Mark Daly, MAAS. Design and production by designplat4m 02 9299 0429 Print run: 600. External costs: $14,320 Available at www.powerhousemuseum.com Contemporary photography by MAAS photography staff: Sotha Bourn, Geoff Friend, Marinco Kojdanovski, Jean-Francois Lanzarone and Sue Stafford (unless otherwise credited). Historical photos from Museum archives. Contents

02 President’s Foreword 03 Director’s Report 04 Mission and structure 05 Organisation chart 06 Progress against Strategic Plan 07 Goals 2005-06 08 Museum honours th 09 125 anniversary celebrations 10 Highlights of 2004-05 11 The Powerhouse Foundation 11 Evaluating our audiences, exhibitions and programs 12 Exhibition program 13 Travelling exhibitions 13 Public and education programs tm 15 SoundHouse and VectorLab 15 Sydney Observatory 16 Indigenous culture 16 Regional services 17 Migration Heritage Centre 18 The Museum online 18 Collections Australia Network 19 Publications 19 The collection 19 Collection valuation 20 Acquisitions 20 Collection management 21 Collection storage (PATH project) 21 Collection loans 21 Museum archives 22 Museum Members 22 Volunteers 22 Sponsors and supporters 23 Sustainability 23 Staff development 24 Human Resources 24 EEO 24 Occupational Health and Safety 24 Risk management and insurance 25 Trends 26 Financial report 48 Appendices 68 Index

FRONT COVER - IMAGE CREATED BY MCMANN AND TATE FOR 125TH ANNIVERSARY. SWAGMAN C1890 TYRRELL COLLECTION. WALKMAN 2004, POWERHOUSE COLLECTION. L-R - STAFF OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM 1919; STAFF OF THE POWERHOUSE MUSEUM 2004 ANNUAL REPORT 04/05 01 President’s Foreword

This was the year in which we celebrated 20,000 people participated in workshops, None of this could have been achieved th the 125 anniversary of the Museum. In lectures and seminars presented by the without a great deal of effort from a great planning the events we wanted not only to Museum across the State. Off-site visitor many people, to whom I pay tribute and celebrate the past, but saw it as an figures also reached record levels, with offer thanks, including my fellow Trustees. opportunity, drawing on the lessons of those another 700,000 people attending our I extend particular thanks to Professor Ron years, to leave a legacy on which our future exhibitions in thirty four regional, national Johnston who retired after nine years of as Sydney’s great museum could be built. It and international locations. dedicated service as a Trustee and warmly is satisfying to be able to record in this welcome Judith Wheeldon as the newest Landmarks in the international program Annual Report that both these aims were, in member of our Board. included Greek treasures: from the Benaki considerable measure, achieved. Museum in Athens - the first time such This year we honoured former President th The opening event for the 125 anniversary, an extensive collection of Greek treasures of the Board of Trustees, the Hon James a free open weekend, attracted a record has ever been seen in Australia, and Our Spigelman AC, as Life Fellow of the one day visitation of over 9,000. Twenty five place: Indigenous Australia now, an Museum for his contribution to our history new exhibitions and displays were exhibition jointly developed with Museum over many years. We also welcomed presented over the year, including the Victoria and enthusiastically received by a Dr James Bradfield Moody as the first special exhibitions highlighting our large international audience at the Cultural Powerhouse Wizard, a new honorific history and the treasures of the collection. Olympiad in Athens and later in Beijing. instigated and generously supported by Membership reached record levels, the Wizard Home Loans. But it is true to say that a Museum’s success Museum hosted the Museums Australia cannot be measured simply in terms of I take this opportunity to thank the Hon Bob national conference, published, to wide the numbers who move through its doors, Carr MP, Premier and Minister for the acclaim, a history of its first 125 years, or access its electronic portal. Rather it Arts for the last decade, for his support of Yesterday’s Tomorrows: the Powerhouse depends on the quality of the experience the Museum and its work over the years. Museum and its precursors 1880-2005, and that it offers, in challenging viewers to I also take the opportunity to welcome our launched the Powerhouse Foundation. seek understanding beyond their immediate new Minister for the Arts, the Hon Bob The Museum reached out to a total audience experience of the age and community in Debus MP, whom we look forward to of over 3 million people, an astonishing which we live and the challenges that working with in the future. figure, made possible by the reach of modern they present. We are always grateful to our sponsors, technology, with 1.6 million unique users In reflecting on our history, one of the lessons donors and behind the scenes supporters accessing our websites. But, importantly, that emerged is of successful adaptation to who contribute so much to the life of over 700,000 of those people came through change, a process to which we recommitted this Museum. Most particularly I thank the our doors. The Lord of the Rings exhibition ourselves during the year. Thus, much staff and volunteers who make the Museum was, in terms of daily attendance, the effort was put by the Trustees and the staff the vibrant and relevant entity it is today. most successful paid exhibition in the of the Museum into developing our Strategic Museum’s history. Plan. This sets a new direction for the Museum and will chart its course over the next three years, on which the Director, in his report, comments in greater detail. Dr Nicholas G Pappas President Board of Trustees

TOP ROW - DR NICHOLAS PAPPAS (PRESIDENT), DR ANNE SUMMERS (DEPUTY PRESIDENT), MARK BOURIS, ANDREW DENTON, TRISHA DIXON; BOTTOM ROW - SUSAN GRAY, MARGARET SEALE, ANTHONY SUKARI, JUDITH WHEELDON 02 ANNUAL REPORT 04/05

Director’s Report

This last year we not only celebrated the The first is the concept to refresh. It is a The third major idea in the strategic plan, th 125 anniversary of the Museum but we central theme that runs through all areas of positioning, flowed from the other two. It also enjoyed a year of considerable success the Plan. It means building on the firm means redefining what we are about, to our in terms of engaging with our audiences. foundations established over the years while public and to ourselves. It means engaging th In our 126 year we reached a total audience seeking opportunities for renewal. We will with our users and our diverse communities of over 3 million people. For the Powerhouse refresh our presence, programs, positioning, and will give focus to our programs, drawing and Sydney Observatory we had our people and processes. We intend to update on the two other key ideas. It is with these highest visitor numbers for a decade. Our the Museum’s permanent exhibitions, refine three initiatives as our guide that we will travelling exhibitions, state wide, nationally our approach to our temporary exhibitions continue to grow and change to meet the and internationally, drew the highest schedule, invigorate our programs and be demands of today and inspire our visitors visitor figures we have ever recorded and innovative in our management. to question the world that we interpret, thousands more participated in our collect, display and inform. The second significant idea is integration. workshops, lectures and seminars presented This is an important guiding principle for a The successes of the past year and our off site, particularly in regional NSW. As museum which has such a diverse collection planning for the future have, of course, been well as our visitors in person, over 1.6 and such a broad charter embracing science, made possible by the skill and commitment million unique users accessed our websites. technology, design and social history. It of our staff, through whom our successes Among the special events celebrating the means new decision making processes and and our plans are realised. We are also th 125 anniversary was the publication of ways of working together which will indebted to a diligent team of volunteers, a history of our first 125 years in Yesterday’s inform all aspects of the Museum’s who contribute so much to both the visitor Tomorrows: the Powerhouse Museum and operations. Priority will be given to design, experience and behind the scenes at the its precursors 1880-2005. We can trace the sustainability and popular culture, with Museum, and to a dedicated group of many interwoven stories of our history from creativity and innovation as key concepts in supporters and advisors. I thank them for the working man’s museum to the modern designing programs. their contribution, along with all those who museum of science and technology, from a continue to be excited, inspired and place of natural resource research and informed by our work. display to a centre of sustainability and design. In keeping with this spirit of innovation we must continue to adapt to the changing needs of our time. Since 1883, when our precursor, the Industrial, Technological and Sanitary Museum, opened this has been Dr Kevin Fewster AM the place where Sydneysiders and visitors Director could glimpse the future. While reflecting on our past successes we have also kept focussed on the future. With this commitment we have developed our new Strategic Plan for 2005-08 with a focus for the ideas which will inform the direction of the Museum over the next three years.

L-R - DR KEVIN FEWSTER, DIRECTOR; JENNIFER SANDERS, DEPUTY DIRECTOR; KEVIN SUMPTION, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR; MARK GOGGIN, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR; (ABSENT, MICHAEL LANDSBERGEN, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR).

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Mission Aims and objectives Senior management structure The Powerhouse Museum develops In fulfilling the mission, the Museum aims The Director, Dr Kevin Fewster AM, is collections and presents exhibitions and to strike a balance between presenting responsible to the Trustees of the Museum programs that explore science, design major popular exhibitions and others of and the Minister for the Arts, through the and history for the people of New South particular appeal to niche and special interest Ministry for the Arts, for the overall Wales and beyond. audiences. The Museum also aims to management and control of the Museum balance access to the collection now through and its activities. Vision exhibitions and programs with preserving The Powerhouse will further its reputation The Director is supported in the role of chief the collection for future generations through as a museum that celebrates human executive by the following senior executive collection management and documentation creativity and innovation in ways that engage, service staff: Deputy Director, Collections projects. The Museum applies the highest inform and inspire diverse audiences. and Exhibitions (Ms Jennifer Sanders); standards of research and scholarship in the Associate Director, Corporate Services Values development of its exhibitions and programs, (Mr Michael Landsbergen); Associate The Museum believes in engaging its diverse and seeks to engage and inform the visitor, Director, Programs and Commercial Services audiences, promoting scholarship and whatever the scale or subject. (Mr Mark Goggin); and Associate Director, presenting its collections and programs in Charter Knowledge and Information Management ways that captivate the intellect and The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (Mr Kevin Sumption). challenge the human spirit to excel. We (MAAS) is a statutory body under the place high value on nurturing the abilities Review mechanisms administration of the NSW Minister for the of staff and volunteers, and fostering The Museum engages in several levels Arts. At 30 June 2005 the MAAS was community partnerships. of performance review practices including a responsible for the Powerhouse Museum performance agreement between the and Sydney Observatory. Director and the Director-General of the The Museum is governed by a Board of NSW Ministry for the Arts, and subsequently Trustees appointed under the Museum of between the Director and the Deputy and Applied Arts and Sciences Act 1945. Under Associate Directors. the provisions of the Act, the Trustees of the Internal review mechanisms include twice Museum are appointed by the Governor, on monthly meetings of Museums Operations the recommendation of the Minister, for a Groups (see appendix 13), twice monthly term of up to three years, and may serve for meetings of senior management (Director a maximum of three terms. with Deputy and Associate Directors), The Trustees oversee the management and and senior management reports to the policy direction of the Museum. The Trust Board of Trustees. Departmental business met nine times in 2004-05 to consider and plans serve the commitments of the give formal approval to major procedural and Museum’s Strategic Plan. policy matters on advice from management. The Museum’s direction in 2004-05 was (Information about the Trustees is given at driven by the five priority areas of the appendix 12). Strategic Plan 2002-2005: Developing our The Museum was established in 1880 collections, exhibitions and scholarship; following the Sydney International Exhibition Developing our audiences; Enhancing our IT which was its genesis. potential; Developing our people and resources; Developing our partnerships.

L-R - 125TH ANNIVERSARY LAUNCH WEEKEND, MUSICIANS IN FRONT OF CENTRAL STATION INDICATOR BOARD, TRANSPORT GALLERY; GYUTO MONKS OF TIBET, MAKING THE INTRICATE SAND MANDALA

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Organisation Chart

Minister for the Arts

Board of Trustees Director Ministry for the Arts Internal Audit

Directorate

– Secretariat – Corporate Development – Evaluation and Audience Research – Organisation Development

Collections and Corporate Services Knowledge and Programs and Exhibitions Information Management Commercial Services

Regional Services Finance Information Technology Marketing and Media Migration Heritage Centre NSW – Accounting – Network Administration – Public Relations (incorporating Movable Heritage NSW) – Budgeting and Cash Management – Applications Support – Tourism – Legal Services – IT Project Coordination – Advertising Collection Development – Insurance and Risk Management – Information Systems – Print Media and Editorial and Research – Purchasing and Contract – Data Communication – Graphic Production Curatorial Administration Library Services – Merchandising – Engineering and Design Human Resources – Research Library Powerhouse Publishing – Information and – Personnel Recruitment – Rights and Permissions – Distribution and Publishing Communication Technology – Staff Salaries Support – Sciences Records – Employment Policy and Practices – Graphic Production – Transport – Records Management – Industrial Relations – Australian History and Society Digital Multimedia Services Education and Visitor Services – OH&S – Koori History and Culture – Audiovisuals – Public Programs – Volunteer Coordination – International Decorative Arts – Interactives – Education Programs and Design Properties – Electronic Outreach Projects – Cultural Diversity Programs – Australian Decorative Arts and Design – Property Development – VectorLab – Online Education – Asset Replacement Program tm Registration and Collection – SoundHouse Merchandising – Exhibition Fabrication Management – Web services – Shops – Exhibition Maintenance – Collection Administration – Intranet – Production Development – General Stores and Loading Dock – Archives – CAN (Collections Australia Network) and Distribution – Technical Services – Documentation – HNA (Heritage Network ASEAN) Operations – Plant Operations – Object Transport and Stores – Behind the Scenes – Operations Management – Building Maintenance Program – Loans – Soundbyte.org – Perimeter and Stores Security – Site hosting Preservation and Heritage – Corporate Cleaners Management Image Services – Theatres – Heritage Management – Photography – Gallery Officers – Exhibitions – Photo Library – Café Catering – Collections – Rights and Permissions Customer Relations – Regional and Community Programs – Image Resource Centre – Members – Research and Development – Customer Services, Front of House – Steam Programs – Admissions and Switchboard Exhibition Development – Events and Functions – Exhibition Coordination Management – Design Sydney Observatory – Intech Design and Development As at 30 June 2005

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H2O SHOW

Progress against strategic plan objectives 04-05

The Museum’s direction in 04-05 was driven result Programs conducted in 60 regional result A major study explored the impact of by the five priority areas of the Strategic venues and 52 regional organisations the Museum’s KIDS units and Children’s Plan 02-05 - Developing our collections, partnered in programs; Regional Services trails in Ecologic, Sport and Cyberworlds on exhibitions and scholarship; Developing our provided over 70 programs reaching around the visitor experience of young children and audiences; Enhancing our IT potential; 10,000 participants; Sydney Observatory’s their families; Study leads to development Developing our people and resources; major regional partnership saw Astronomy of The Shire as space for children during The Developing our partnerships. Following is Powerpack presented to 575 visitors in the Lord of the Rings. This concept is so a representative summary report against key Central Western region of NSW; During successful it is relaunched as Playspace strategies to meet these priorities. National Science week the Observatory during Toys exhibition and Persephone’s facilitated Mad Lab Days and Starry Nights, a Palace during Greek Treasures exhibition; A strategy Employ the Museum’s collections regional tour funded by Science Week grant. report on audiences to Sydney Design Week in innovative ways in exhibitions and public was presented in October 2004; A major programs to address subjects and themes of strategy Focus on the education and training 18 month study on audiences to public contemporary relevance. sector for interpretation of the collection in programs is presented in December 2004 support of educational curricula and lifelong indicator The Museum is increasingly and identifies the potential for signature learning across NSW and Australia. recognised nationally and internationally for public programs not tied to exhibitions to the innovation and relevance of our indicator Integral curricula support materials attract audiences; Data mining was exhibitions and programs, especially in and programs based on the Museum's conducted on fourteen popular culture and Design, Innovation, Science Communication collection and scholarship expertise. design and decorative arts exhibitions and Cultural heritage. result. 2005 Teachers Guide Online, presented over the last six years. Study result Expanded Sydney Design Week 04 replacing the printed booklet format, includes undertaken to support design and popular programs saw Powerhouse attendances up an interactive Visit Planner, providing an culture thrust of 2005-08 Strategic Plan. 27% to over 16,000; Curatorial educational gateway to all the Museum’s strategy Develop diverse audiences representatives gave 108 talks and lectures current and previous productions linked (culturally diverse, indigenous, local, western off site; Sydney Observatory maintained to learning stage and subject, curriculum Sydney, regional, youth, seniors, educational, national and international profiles through links and key learning areas. special needs) through appropriate resource media exposure surrounding key strategy Communicate the Museum’s allocation, targeted marketing and program astronomical events; Outreach involved scholarship through published papers, development. 246 off-site programs reaching 19,767 journals and the web. indicator The Museum is recognised participants; Off-site and travelling exhibitions as more relevant to a greater diversity of drew the largest ever recorded visitors of indicator Print and on-line publishing community interests. 699,936. (351,108 NSW; 196,422 interstate; promotes the Museum's collection and 152,406 international) scholarship expertise, leading to increased result Developed media partnership with awareness nationally and internationally. SBS Radio and Television to promote strategy Implement the Regional Services exhibitions and associated events to broader Strategic Plan and Outreach Policy, through result The Museum published or co-published multicultural audience. Partnership has collaborative projects with regional groups. eight new titles in 2004-05 as well as a reprint of the popular EcoLogic publication; included advertising and editorial support, indicator Our relationships with regional Gambling: Calculating the Risk, interactive ticket giveaways and listener events; 2,500 groups build on our respective strengths in website launched; Australian Designers at bookings of people with special needs to collections, research and scholarship. Work website launched; The rags, participate in Museum visits and programs; paraphernalia of menstruation microsite Seniors Week programs included VectorLab launched; Electronic swatchbook digital photography courses and tours microsite launched. offered in Mandarin; Paradise, Purgatory and Hellhole: a history of Pyrmont and Ultimo, strategy Through audience evaluation and exhibition plus associated programs, forge research further expand our understanding stronger and more direct links with of the Museum’s existing and Museum’s neighbourhood precinct. potential audiences. indicator A greater understanding of core and diverse audiences achieved.

L-R - LEVEL 2 OF H STORE, NEW CASTLE HILL STORAGE FACILITY; CASTLE HILL EUCALYPT PLANTATION C1950; BRIGHT FLOWERS CULTURAL DAY, FASHION PARADE IN TURBINE HALL

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Goals for 05-06 strategy Maximise the Museum’s IT strategy Expand our relationships across a Develop a Masterplan for the Ultimo site systems performance. broad range of affinity groups to strengthen our presence in the Darling Harbour precinct and refresh both the indicator Maximise performance of the indicator Expand our corporate members, external appearance of the building and its Museum’s administrative, operational and general members and volunteers programs internal spaces. interpretive IT systems and encourage closer collaboration between the Museum, our affiliated societies, special Implement an integrated commissioning result Implemented a Storage Area Network, interest communities and regional museums system to better align exhibitions, public a sophisticated management system for and heritage organisations programs and other activities within delivering cost effective and easily expandable available resources. storage, an important step to ensure that result. Powerhouse Foundation established, the infrastructure can keep pace with Foundation ambassadors appointed; Give greater prominence to design, predicted growth; All server and network Affiliated societies given opportunity to sustainable technologies and popular culture th IT infrastructure was replaced at the participate in 125 anniversary weekend in Museum programs. Observatory. A new wireless network is festival and ICOC in September; Three Open a design and decorative arts now operational which will overcome new affiliated societies enlisted; Volunteer permanent gallery. difficult wiring issues in this heritage building; program recruited and trained a group of A wireless network, supported by hand held 20 new volunteers to assist the Education Raise the level of Sydney Design from PDAs, implemented at the Castle Hill Stores. and Visitor Services Department on ‘event’ to festival for 2005. This supports Registration staff using mobile weekends and a group of 60 new volunteers Produce an exhibition to celebrate 50 years technology to track object movements. to assist with visitor services and public of television in Australia. programs for The Lord of the Rings; Record strategy Create a ‘learning organisation’ member numbers at 31,344 (memberships Establish an Environmental Management where people are valued and organisational 7,942) at 30 June 05; 2,390 new System and Water Conservation Plan. potential is continuously developed memberships taken up during the Lord of and improved. Produce a public program centred on the Rings exhibition period; Curator elected sustainable water and energy use with the indicator Learning and professional to board of International Committee for Department of Energy, Utilities and development is encouraged and recognised Musical Instrument Museums and Collections. Sustainability. as a core activity. strategy Work with Knowledge Partners, Develop a collaborative travelling exhibition, result Two staff received the Museum’s particularly in the museum sector, in Bush Re-vegetation, with Broken Hill Malcolm King Award for Professional research, scholarship, education and City Council and other regional centres. Development; Two staff selected by the exhibition development to create new and Finalise design, documentation and Premiers Department to participate in better knowledge and practices. the Executive Masters program in Public development application for new multi indicator Joint programs and projects which Administration; Professional development purpose building at Sydney Observatory. support increased access to and research on forums delivered by eminent visitors to Launch first anniversary appeal for the Museum's collection and development the Museum now coordinated through the Powerhouse Foundation. of scholarship and expertise Learning and Development area to allow Establish a new governance body, the all staff to access these opportunities; New result H2O show (Sydney Water Weekend Information Technology Steering Group, to Occupational Health and Safety Committee Dec 04) partnership with Sydney Water augment the existing IT Governance formed and trained. strengthened Museum’s position as centre processes. of sustainability expertise; Pathways through Paradise exhibition developed with Oriental Develop a Masterplan for audience programs Rug Society of NSW and launched during at Castle Hill and appoint a site manager. International Conference of Oriental Carpets ICOC Down Under 2004 held at Powerhouse; Museum Australia National Conference held at Powerhouse attracting over 500 delegates from across Australia and overseas.

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THE FREE WEEKEND LAUNCHING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS DREW OVER 16,000 VISITORS

Museum Honours

Life Fellows He had a strong interest in technology, an Malcolm King Award for Professional The Powerhouse Museum launched its Life interest which centred on how it could serve Development Fellows program in 1989, to recognise the community. He saw clearly the role Malcolm King was a Trustee of the Museum outstanding commitment to the Museum technology could play in today’s society and from 1979 to 1988. He became President over a substantial period of time. The Awards the role of the Museum in interpreting it in 1984, and in the years to 1988 he brought serve to honour individual achievement, to audiences, meeting its challenges and his management expertise, energy and highlight the importance of sustained and integrating it into our everyday life. passion for the vision of a new museum to specialist contributions to the maintenance every aspect of its completion. In recognition Powerhouse Wizard of the Museum’s reputation, and encourage of this contribution he was made the first Sponsored by Wizard Home Loans in similar commitment from other people in Life Fellow of the Powerhouse in 1989. In association with the Powerhouse Museum, positions of influence within the community. an act of generosity reflecting his ongoing this new award recognises emerging leaders Nominations are invited for those who have affection for this institution, Mr King donated in Australian innovation and achievement contributed to our collections, our scholarship a sum of money to be used to sustain and provides a platform for recipients to and our wider community recognition. The and strengthen professional skills within showcase their talents during the 12-month recipient of the 2004 Life Fellows Award is: the Museum. term as Powerhouse Wizard. The The Honourable James Spigelman AC Powerhouse Wizard receives $5,000 to The 2004 Malcolm King Award for James Spigelman, Chief Justice of NSW, assist their career development and is given Professional Development, was awarded was President of the Board of Trustees from the opportunity to promote their work and jointly to Geoff Wyatt and Mike Jones. Geoff 1996-98. His service to the Museum was achievements through public programs at works at the Sydney Observatory as Senior characterised by the manner in which he the Museum. Astronomy Educator. Geoff’s professional encouraged people to meet challenges and development was assisted by a visit to The first Powerhouse Museum Wizard, stimulated those around him to take the Beijing Planetarium and Museum of Queensland engineer Dr James Bradfield advantage of diversity to find new ways of Astronomy. Mike is manager of the Moody, was announced on 23 September enriching the lives of the community that it VectorLab, and was assisted by the award 2004. Well known in his role as a panelist served. He was a strong advocate and in undertaking the Masters in New Media on ABC TV’s The new inventors, James has supporter of the establishment of the program at the University of NSW. The established a highly successful career Museum’s Asian gallery, which opened in award also assisted Mike to present a paper that has seen him champion such issues as June 1997. on cinema technology and museums at an sustainable development and innovation in international conference in the UK. He brought not only an acute, trained mind industry to applications for space technology. to the job but a humanity, common sense In 2000, he was named Young Professional and concern for society which shaped the Engineer of the Year and was also awarded ethos of the Museum to which he Young Queenslander of the Year. The contributed so much. For him the work of following year he was awarded Young the Museum was centred on the public, in Australian of the Year in Science and all its diversity, and how it could best be Technology. He is currently Director, served. He believed the overriding value Divisional Business Strategy, CSIRO Land which informed its purpose was serving the and Water, the largest water research society that sustained it. development organisation in Australia. He is also on the United Nations Millennium Project Taskforce on Science and Technology for development, advising the UN system on how to use innovation to meet the millennium development goals.

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th 125 anniversary celebrations

In 04-05 the Museum celebrated the – A time capsule project involving schools th 125 anniversary of its founding from the across NSW which were also celebrating th Sydney International Exhibition of their 125 anniversary; 1879/1880. – A Mayoral Minute moved by the Lord A suite of special anniversary Mayor, Clover Moore, at a Sydney City events included: Council meeting, congratulating the th Museum on the occasion of the 125 – A free weekend festival in September anniversary and noting our contribution 2004 which attracted over 16,000 visitors. to the educational and cultural life of The Sunday visitor figure of 9,503 was the the community; biggest visitation recorded in a single day for the last decade; – A reception to honour the Museum held by the Lord Mayor at the Sydney Town Hall; – Locomotive 3830 shown in steam in the Museum’s courtyard during the free – The Museum’s Australia National weekend festival; Conference, which attracted over 500 participants, hosted by the – The Garden Palace Promenade, a plant Powerhouse Museum; lined Victorian garden path flanked by statues at its entrance, leading to a vertical – The publication of a book on the Museum’s garden and soundscape installation history, Yesterday’s Tomorrow’s: The metaphorically linking the Museum to its Powerhouse Museum and its precursors origin - the Sydney International Exhibition 1880-2005; and, in the Garden Palace with its great dome; – The establishment of the Powerhouse – Brought to Light, an eclectic selection of Foundation to build an endowment fund objects chosen by curators and displayed for the acquisition and conservation throughout the Museum, which reflected of significant objects for the collection. the breadth of the Museum’s collection; – From Palace to Powerhouse, a selection of objects and stories which traced the history of the Museum through its four homes - the Garden Palace 1879-1882, the Agricultural Hall in the Domain 1882-1893, the Technological Museum in Harris Street 1893-1988 and the Powerhouse Museum from 1988. – Animal, Vegetable and Mineral: the weird and wonderful world of the Powerhouse Museum 1883-1939, an exhibition which explored the Museum’s early collection and its history of scientific research into native plants;

L-R - THE HON JAMES SPIGELMAN AC QC, LIFE FELLOW 2004; POWERHOUSE WIZARD 2004, DR JAMES BRADFIELD MOODY, WITH WIZARD TROPHY DESIGNER, JOHN MORIARTY OF BALARINJI STUDIO; THE GARDEN PALACE PROMENADE ANNUAL REPORT 04/05 09

REGIONAL OUTREACH

Highlights for 04-05

The Museum provided access to over The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy- In July 2004 the Powerhouse staged a major 3 million people in person and on line. The Exhibition attracted over 190,000 public program featuring the Gyuto Monks visitors which, given the length of its of Tibet, entitled The Game of Life. During The Powerhouse and Sydney Observatory season, made it the most successful the 16-day program over 39,000 visitors attracted over 700,000 visitors during the exhibition, in terms of daily attendance, in participated across the range of activities. year, a rise of 40% on the previous year and the Museum’s history. A suite of the highest visitor figures for a decade. Sydney Design Week 04 was acknowledged associated public programs also attracted as the most successful yet. Launched at the Outreach expanded with off-site exhibitions record participation. Powerhouse in August, more than 20,000 attracting 700,000 visitors state wide, On 30 December, The Lord of the Rings people participated in the 11 day citywide nationally and internationally, the highest recorded the highest attendance day ever program of events, exhibitions and awards, ever recorded numbers. for a paid exhibition at the Museum of with Powerhouse attendances up 27% on An additional 20,000 participated in off-site 4,160 visitors. the previous year. workshops, site visits, lectures and 12 off-site exhibitions were shown at d-Factory, a free, monthly, after hours design information sessions. 34 locations, regionally, nationally and discussion venue, was launched in August The 1.4 million reached on site and off site internationally. 2004 as part of Sydney Design Week and reflects the highest ‘in person’ contact draws an average attendance of around 200 Regional outreach visits were made to figures since 1991. per session. The Soundbyte.org project was 60 locations across NSW plus on site given the Premier’s Public Sector Award Over 1.6 million unique users accessed our sessions were offered to regional museum (Bronze) which formally recognises and web sites. and heritage workers at the Powerhouse. rewards achievements of excellence within 52 NSW regional organisations 25 new exhibitions and displays were the NSW Public Sector. presented at the Powerhouse. and institutions were engaged in program partnerships. The Museum received two awards at the 2005 Museums Australia Publication Design Sustainability was jointly promoted with Awards. The Sydney Design Week Brochure Sydney Water through the free Powerhouse won in the category of Calendar of Events weekend program the H2O Show which and Brochures. The Powerhouse Foundation’s promoted water saving technology and collateral won the Fundraising and methods, attracting nearly 5,000 people. Membership category. Sydney Observatory successfully negotiated to have the lights on the Harbour Bridge dimmed to increase viewing opportunities for the Festival of the Stars which drew over 2,500 visitors. The Discovery after Dark program of open museums across Sydney, saw over 3,000 visit the Observatory, making it one of the night’s most visited sites.

L-R- SOME OF THE RECORD VISITORS TO THE LORD OF THE RINGS EXHIBITION; FESTIVAL OF THE STARS, SYDNEY OBSERVATORY; GRAPHITE ELEPHANT, SURVIVOR OF THE GARDEN PALACE FIRE AND SYMBOL OF THE POWERHOUSE FOUNDATION, POWERHOUSE COLLECTION; PARADISE, PURGATORY AND HELLHOLE: A HISTORY OF PYRMONT AND ULTIMO, EXHIBITION VIEW 10 ANNUAL REPORT 04/05

THE POWERHOUSE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO BUILD A FUND FOR THE ACQUISITION AND CONSERVATION OF SIGNIFICANT OBJECTS FOR THE COLLECTION

The Powerhouse Foundation Trustees - Dr Nicholas Pappas, Ms A major study was conducted to explore the The Powerhouse Foundation was launched Margaret Seale, Mr Anthony Sukari and Museum’s current programs for families at the Life Fellows Dinner in September Ms Judith Wheeldon. with young children. This involved tracking in 2004 as an ongoing legacy of the Museum’s exhibitions with special children’s ‘trails’, a th Powerhouse representatives (ex officio): 125 Anniversary celebrations. survey of adults accompanied by young Dr Kevin Fewster, Director, and Ms Melissa The Foundation is an endowment fund children and extensive observations of use Smith, Foundation coordinator. established to support the acquisition and by children and carers at the Museum’s conservation of significant objects for the The Foundation has received great popular KIDS Units. The KIDS Units and Museum’s collection. The target is $5 million assistance in its first year from Trust other family-friendly programs ensure that over four years. There are three categories Company of Australia Ltd which has the Museum continues to attract the all- within the Foundation which are Governor provided both generous financial and important family audience and encourages (contribution $50,000 - $250,000+), professional support. repeat visitation amongst Sydney residents. President’s Circle (contribution $10,000+ per Evaluating our audiences, exhibitions The outcomes of this study were year for four years) and Benefactors and programs incorporated into a larger meta-analysis (contributions up to $10,000+). Audience surveys of four major temporary about ‘children at the Powerhouse’ which was presented to staff and management. The Powerhouse Foundation is also a long- exhibitions were conducted this year. Two of The findings informed the development of term, relationship-building strategy to raise the studies focused on popular culture the successful, dedicated children’s space in the profile of the Museum and develop exhibitions (Lord of the Rings and Gambling the Turbine Hall which has been branded its network of supporters. During the first in Australia) and a further two explored variously as a Hobbit habitat during Lord of year of establishment it has welcomed visitor responses to design exhibitions the Rings, a Play space during the Toys: more than 50 new donors and held over (Contemporary silver: made in Italy and science at play exhibition and Persephone’s 30 events. The Foundation has been Nineties to Now). The information from Palace to coincide with Greek treasures: successful in establishing a high profile these audience surveys is added to a from the Benaki Museum in Athens. luncheon series for the President’s Circle. database which is ‘mined’ to determine The first luncheon had special guest Mr Ian which audiences are attracted to different A study was undertaken to assess the Macfarlane, Governor, Reserve Bank, types of exhibitions. The Museum uses this content, presentation and source of tm and the second was addressed by Mr information in its forward planning and information for SoundHouse and VectorLab Geoffrey Robertson QC. Marketing and print marketing campaigns to both build and Professional Development courses for materials developed for the Foundation won maintain audiences. teachers and to gauge interest in future the Museums Australia Publishing Awards in This year, with popular culture and design courses for this market. The overwhelming the Fundraising and Membership category. selected as key strategic directions in the majority of respondents (98.2%) indicated that they would be interested in attending An Advisory Committee was established to 2005-08 strategic plan, major data mining other courses in the future. oversee and provide direct fundraising was conducted on fourteen popular culture support through their established networks. and design and decorative arts exhibitions The ARC funded project Partnerships- The Foundation appointed six Ambassadors presented over the last six years. The Choice Modelling follows on from and four Trustees to the Committee. analysis enables us to identify the Powerhouse-initiated research exploring the A minimum of three Foundation Advisory characteristics of audiences to these two reasons for declining visitor numbers to Committee meetings are held per year. types of exhibitions and to find out how to museums locally and nationally. The present capitalise on the factors that attract them. project involves UTS, the National Museum The Foundation Advisory Committee From 2,800 audience surveys covering of Australia, the Australian War Memorial, consists of: 14 paying and free popular culture and Museum Victoria, the National Maritime Ambassadors - Mrs Angela Belgiorno-Zegna, design/decorative arts exhibitions, admission Museum and the Australian Museum to Mr Tim Besley AM, Mr Louis Carroll, figures and visitor counts we found that, examine the nature of ‘leisure choice’ and Mr Jack Ritch, Mrs Joanne Ritchie and popular culture and design/decorative arts what museums can do to manage and effect Mr Robyn Williams AM. exhibitions engage Sydney residents, choice factors to build repeat and encourage repeat visitation, attract more new visitation. visitors from regional NSW than on average, build youth audiences and encourage families to attend. Design and decorative arts exhibitions are instrumental in engaging culturally active adults and tertiary design students.

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OVER 700,000 VISITORS TO THE POWERHOUSE AND SYDNEY OBSERVATORY, WITH 25 NEW EXHIBITIONS AND DISPLAYS ON OFFER

Exhibition program One of the world’s most famous collections Interactive exhibits included a ‘scaling’ The Powerhouse presented an extremely of Greek treasures, the magnificent Benaki demonstration, where visitors are ‘scaled’ varied exhibitions program over the year collection from Athens, visited Australia themselves, to understand the scaling which included content ranging from Central for the first time due to our well developed technology used in the films which enabled Asia, Greece and our local Ultimo and relationship with this museum which last human actors to play both large and small Pyrmont community to the magical realms year featured the Powerhouse exhibition Our creatures. The Lord of the Rings films have of Hobbiton and Middle Earth. 25 new place: Indigenous Australia now as part of also become well-known for their brilliant exhibitions and displays were offered to our the Cultural Olympiad. Greek treasures: from use of digital effects. Effects explained in visitors this year covering aspects of all our the Benaki Museum in Athens featured over this exhibition include motion capture and central collection and research areas of 160 objects spanning eight millennia of motion control - the combining of ‘real’ design, decorative arts, science, technology, Greek history and prehistoric times from and ‘digital’ action - and CGI (computer- industry and social history. 6,000 BC to the early 19th century Greek generated-image technology). War of Independence. The content of Bright flowers: textiles and Contemporary silver: made in Italy, a ceramics of Central Asia was principally From figurines, ceramics, embroidered landmark exhibition of contemporary sterling drawn from the state museum collections of textiles, gold jewellery and Coptic-period and pure silverware produced in Italy over Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan, and toys, to Byzantine painted icons and metal the last three decades was launched at the brought to Australia for the first time a wide ware, architectural fragments, ornate Powerhouse as part of Sydney Design Week selection of embroidered dowry textiles, weapons, watercolours and oil paintings, 2004. Comprising over 150 pieces, including glazed ceramics, costume and jewellery the objects were truly diverse and exquisite. stunning vases, tea and coffee sets and from Central Asia. The negotiations for this This insight into the vibrancy of Greek even pure silver pots and pans, it was the exhibition with government authorities domestic, political and artistic life and culture first survey exhibition of modern Italian silver and museums in Central Asia took over four proved a major drawcard for visitors to the in Australia. The exhibition featured Italy’s years. We believe this was the first Museum and will travel to Melbourne after leading late 20th and early 21st century time such a comprehensive display of loan its season at the Powerhouse. silversmithing firms and design studios and material from Central Asia has been showcased internationally renowned Paradise, Purgatory and Hellhole: a history of exhibited in any museum outside Central architects and designers from Italy and from Pyrmont and Ultimo was opened by the Asia. The exhibition included a display around the world whose work is being Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore, in the of contemporary outfits inspired by the produced there. Australian Communities Gallery. The patterns and contrasting colours of the exhibition featured oral history interviews Our younger visitors particularly appreciated Central Asian textiles and accessories. with people associated with the area and Toys: science at play, which was originally Bright flowers was conceived as part of an notable artefacts associated with the district co-developed by Scienceworks (Melbourne) integrated Central Asian program which from settlement to the present. As one and SciTech Discovery Centre (Perth). It coincided with a regional International would expect from the title, which takes its included 35 interactives divided into Conference on Oriental Carpets (ICOC) and name from the three sandstone quarries five main themes: mysterious, imaginative, an exhibition of rugs from Australian in the Pyrmont Ultimo peninsula that have moving, creative and timeless. The collections. The conference, ICOC Down given Sydney its distinctive character, there exhibition showed that playing with toys Under 2004, was developed by the Oriental was a solid representation of cut and helps develop physical and mental skills, Rug Society of NSW (ORS) in collaboration carved sandstone in the exhibition as well as foster creativity, critical thinking and with the Museum and was the first time an historical artefacts relating to residents cooperation and connects adults and ICOC conference has been held in the of the area from its early settlement to the children. It was geared towards the southern hemisphere. Pathways through present day. 8-12 year olds but also provided paradise: oriental rugs in Australian opportunities for both young and old with The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy: collections, which was curated by two enquiring minds to tinker with toys. The Exhibition was developed by the members of the ORS, opened at the same Te Papa Tongarewa Museum in Wellington, time in the Museum’s Asian Gallery. NZ and previously travelled to London, Singapore and Boston, before coming to the Powerhouse, its only Australian location. The exhibition included costumes, jewellery, armour and weapons used in the trilogy. Make up and special effects included videos of transformations of the actors plus a selection of the prosthetics used in these processes.

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A suite of exhibitions, celebrating Visitors were greeted by the ceramic figures Travelling exhibitions included Sport: more the Museum’s history and collection, Thalia and Melpomene, Greek muses than heroes and legends, which drew over was developed specifically for the of comedy and tragedy, originally from the 200,000 visitors to its locations in th 125 anniversary. Brought to Light had gardens of Bronte House, before entering a Melbourne, Perth and Newcastle, and Powerhouse curators choose from the garden path lined with 35 marble columns Gambling in Australia: thrills, spills and social Museum’s vast and varied collection and from the Museum’s collection and 400 giant ills, which showed in Newcastle, Albury and ‘brought to light’ some of their personal Emperor bromeliads. Beyond this was a Broken Hill. Works wonders: stories about favourites. Objects included a 1959 vertical circular garden, with soundscape, home remedies, continued its successful, Gogomobile, a gold washing cradle, a New which featured more than 300 majestic community involving tour, this year touching Age Business Suit made of holograms, orchids, evoking the dome of the original down in Lightning Ridge, Moree, Dungog, the magnificent Minton peacock, Florence Garden Palace. Lithgow, Albury, Wollongong and Newcastle. Broadhurst’s peacock wallpaper and a Beta Space was installed and launched in On the international front Our place: Shahsavan (North-West Iran) storage bag. November 2004 in the CyberWorlds Indigenous Australia now had seasons in Animal, vegetable and mineral: the weird exhibition. This is an interactive theatre both Athens and Beijing. Fruits: Tokyo street and wonderful world of the Powerhouse where multimedia experiences developed by style, photographs by Shoichi Aoki, Museum 1883-1939 told the story of the students, artists and others are displayed continued a successful tour of New Zealand Powerhouse from its beginnings as a to the public. Interactions are monitored and where it has been seen by over 50,000 colonial museum dedicated to very British fed back into the design process. The Beta visitors. Balarinji: ancient culture, ideas about applied science and the Space project is a cooperative venture with contemporary design, was invited to be ‘the useful arts’. The exhibition explored the Creativity and Cognition Studios at the exhibited at ddd Gallery in Osaka, Japan, acquisition and organisation of the University of Technology Sydney. where it proved so popular that it was also Museum’s collections and the history of its shown at the sister gallery, ggg in Ginza, Our support and encouragement of scientific research into the chemical Tokyo. (for a full list of travelling exhibitions established and emerging Australian properties of native plants. It traced the shift see appendix 4) designers and innovators continued with our that ultimately led to the closure of the suite of exhibitions designTECH, Australian Public and education programs Museum’s laboratories and a new focus on Design Awards (see appendix 22), Over 350,000 participated in programs ways to improve our understanding of Engineering Excellence, Sydney Morning offered at the Powerhouse designed to science, technology and the applied arts. Herald Young Designer of the Year, Student complement our exhibitions program, From Palace to Powerhouse was a display Fashion and Intel® Young Scientist. As provide educational services and appeal to of selected objects and photographs a museum of both science and design we a broad range of our visitors. from the collection, including the graphite salute innovation, ingenuity and The Gyuto Monks of Tibet was the feature elephant, one of the few objects believed to technological achievement across a range of program for the July school holidays. have survived the Garden Palace fire, which fields and provide a public forum for both Over 16 days, eight monks were resident in pointed to some of the highlights of the the creators and their creations. (for a full list the Museum and created ancient Butter Museum’s history. Four sections explore the of exhibitions see appendix 4) Sculpture Offerings and an intricate Sand Museum’s major developments, beginning Travelling exhibitions Mandala. These were combined in a glorious with the first Museum in the Garden Palace, Our off site and travelling exhibition program display which, upon completion, as in old followed by an Agricultural Hall in the in 2004-05 included 19 regional NSW Tibet, was ritually destroyed by fire in the Domain. Nine years later it moved to Ultimo, locations, plus sites across Sydney, as well Chona Chupa Ceremony. Daily activities into one of the first purpose-built technology as interstate and six international locations. included Culture for Kids, Make Your Own museums in the world, and in 1988 it moved Visitors to these exhibitions and installations Luck, Harmonic Chanting Meditations and a again, this time to the former Ultimo numbered just under 700,000, the highest series of lunchtime talks by Gyuto Tantric Power House. ever recorded for our off site visitors. Master Jampa Tashi on The Science of Mind. A spectacular floral installation, The Garden Attracting an audience of over 39,000 to the Palace Promenade, was conceived as a link extensive range of activities, the Gyuto between the Museum’s present home at Monks program had a very positive impact the Powerhouse and its 1879 birthplace, the on visitor attendances, in particular local International Exhibition at Sydney’s magnificent Sydney-based audiences (76% of all Garden Palace (located on the site now visitors). Pivotal to the program’s success occupied by the Royal Botanic Gardens). was its large scale and visually spectacular nature, as well as its comprehensive daily

L-R- CAVE TROLL, THE LORD OF THE RINGS EXHIBITION; CONTEMPORARY SILVER: MADE IN ITALY, EXHIBITION VIEW; BRIGHT FLOWERS CULTURAL DAY, TRADITIONAL DANCER RODOLFA BIASOTTO

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coverage of activities. The program In November we held two community activity during the four month season of the demonstrated an unprecedented level of cultural weekends. The first celebrated the exhibition. Attendance and feedback prior awareness for a public program exhibition Beirut to Baghdad: community, confirmed the popularity of this initiative and (77.6%), high approval ratings (49% good collecting and culture through a series of so the space was transformed into The and 49% very good), and very strong inspiring programs where traditions merged Toybox during the Toys: science at play interest for similar future programs (91.3%). with contemporary interpretations presented exhibition and magically transmogrified into by local Arab-Australian artists. Programs Persephone’s Palace during the Greek During Sydney Design Week 04 a dynamic included traditional tales storytelling, treasures exhibition. Special activities within design program offered a platform for local workshops and talks, calligraphy the spaces were designed by our and international designers and included a demonstrations, live music performances of imaginative Education and Visitor Services keynote lecture by noted Italian designer and Hip-hop classical fusion, a digital workshop staff to align to each exhibition and certainly special guest William Sawaya, a lecture and to create traditional tile patterns and short amplified the experience for all our master class with noted Australian architect films from local Arabic-Australian young participants. Tom Kovac, and the screening of Italian filmmakers. A Bright Flowers Cultural Day cinema classics. Powerhouse attendances In March, the Hot Glass Roadshow from the was held in conjunction with the Central for the program were up 27% on 2003 to Corning Museum of Glass, USA, was Asian exhibition featuring diverse cultural over 16,000. installed in the Grace Brothers courtyard performances and programs including talks, attracted over 8,000 visitors. Each day Design education has increasingly centred a fashion parade of outfits inspired by hundreds watched glass objects gradually on the annual Sydney Design Week events textiles and costumes in the exhibition and a being formed by glass artists and master and exhibitions. This year it was decided to traditional dance performance. glassblowers. With a strong educational build around this by having regular signature The Lord of the Rings exhibition season was focus, the Hot Glass Roadshow was part of events that are publicised in a design quarter also accompanied by a range of public and the Museum’s commitment to design and brochure. Accordingly the first d factory was education programs. Richard Taylor and Tania decorative arts programs. Jointly managed launched in August 2004. d factory is a Rodger, the heads of New Zealand’s Weta by EVS and Curatorial staff, the aim was to monthly design conversation between Workshop held a two day workshop at the promote glass blowing as a creative and people from different design disciplines Museum in February. In these they professional activity. mediated by the host Nell Schofield. The demonstrated to audiences the techniques event is held after hours in the Museum The Museum participated in the National they used to achieve some of the fabulous courtyard where a DJ and bar warms the Trust Heritage Festival this year which effects in the movies, including transforming atmosphere for the considerable crowd of commemorated the Trust’s diamond jubilee. an actor into an Orc character during the young people that have made d factory part The Powerhouse staged the program sessions. An evening with Peter Jackson of their social and intellectual calendar. Celebrate our Heritage and Send a featured the Academy Award winning Topics such as sustainable design; design Telegram! and also featured the very popular Director of The Lord of the Rings Motion and culture; design and decoration have all SMS versus Morse code competition which Picture Trilogy and delighted Museum been explored. received considerable media attention. members and fans at the State Theatre with Seniors Week at the Museum focussed on behind-the-scenes insights and movie both up-to-date and age old skills. At a sell- making secrets. The event was hosted by out course seniors joined VectorLab film critic and co-host of ABC TV's At the educators for an introduction to digital movies, David Stratton. Attendance was at photography. Others came with their venue capacity with over 2,000 tickets sold. grandchildren to hear readings by the Our younger visitors were well served with a Museum authors from the newly released new program offered in the Turbine Hall. series of children's books When I was During The Lord of the Rings a dedicated young. Special language tours in Mandarin play space, The Shire, was created which were also provided for Seniors Week visitors offered a range of activities for children by volunteers. within an environment designed to inspire the imagination and link to the Lord of the Rings theme. Visitors participated in dress ups, interactive storytelling and craft activities. The space also provided the opportunity for self directed play and family participation. 25,000 children enjoyed this

L-R - GYUTO MONKS OF TIBET; TELESCOPE VIEWING, FESTIVAL OF THE STARS, SYDNEY OBSERVATORY; HEAD OF A STATUE OF HERAKLES, C500 BC, GREEK TREASURES: FROM THE BENAKI MUSEUM IN ATHENS, © BENAKI MUSEUM; TECHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM AUDIENCE AT DEMONSTRATION OF STRASBURG CLOCK, C1960 14 ANNUAL REPORT 04/05

THE NEW VECTORLAB OFFERS AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF DIGITAL MEDIA WORKSHOPS FOR VISITORS AND MEMBERS

tm contemporary music to people with a The Name a Star program and viewing has SoundHouse and VectorLab tm In March 2005 the Powerhouse launched its disability. The SoundHouse Outreach Kit continued to grow with the addition of a latest digital venture VectorLab, formerly consists of two road cases which connect Wish Upon a Star program developed in known as the Information Technology together to establish a computer music collaboration with the Observatory Hotel. Centre, the first facility of its kind within an workstation. The Outreach Kit is available for This has proven popular with the media as Australian museum that allows budding loan to schools and other not-for-profit well as attracting a new audience and designers, photographers and filmmakers to organisations, by arrangement. income stream. Name a Star income was used to purchase and acquire a 1760’s explore and expand their creativity through Sydney Observatory Dudley Adams telescope from Christies various digital media. Whether producing Substantial visitor numbers and increased in London. digital photography, video or films, music or revenue were achieved by capturing the design, VectorLab offers the most extensive public imagination through innovative events The heritage aspect of the site proved a range of digital media workshops available relating to astronomy. Two major public winner with 520 participants to the Fort under the one roof and within the programs, Discovery After Dark (3,300 Phillip/Signal Station tour as part of the stimulating environment of a museum. attendees) and the Festival of the Stars Historic Houses Trust Sydney Open VectorLab offers the latest software in visual (2,670 attendees) attracted new audiences program. The Gardens Past Present and production to marry with the Powerhouse’s to explore the site and engage in astronomy. Future event, held in association with the tm SoundHouse facility launched in 1994, The Festival of the Stars, for which Australia Garden History Society, was well which has the latest audio tools for the the Observatory was able to convince the attended with Trustee Trisha Dixon and creation of sound and music projects. operators of the Harbour Bridge and several speakers Ian Innes and Stuart Read, raising VectorLab courses include 3D modelling and major city buildings to dim their lights to many interesting aspects of creating and graphics, digital photography and imaging, enhance night sky viewing, attracted strong maintaining gardens on public sites. media attention. Major astronomical events video production and editing, motion The school holiday programs continue to be for the year were the viewing of the asteroid graphics and stop motion animation. popular with additional programs, such as Toutatis in September and the ‘Planetary Although VectorLab boasts current and Time Detectives, an electronic archaeology Huddle’ in June. industry standard hardware and software, sleuth game, developed in collaboration with the emphasis is on design process, studio The launch of a new 3-D theatre program, Madlab Australia. Popular holiday activities practice and skill sharing, with courses to After Stars: Black Holes, Pulsars and Aliens, continue to be the rocket launch and landing suit amateurs through to professionals developed by Swinburne University has workshop, solar barbecue and viewing and brushing up on their skills. ensured continued strong patronage to the special children's viewing sessions. The tm Over the last few years, SoundHouse at 3-D Space Theatre. Sydney Observatory Saturn and Jupiter party days were great Powerhouse Museum has been working education staff also developed 3-D modules successes, achieving over 800 visitors each closely with the NSW Department of to highlight topical events, such as the day, with a new program of blue-screen Education Community Grants Program's anniversary of the moon landing, the technology successfully implemented. Links to Learning initiative. In 2005, this findings of the Cassini Mission to Saturn and Marketing directed at Seniors, coupled with relationship took a significant step forward the Huygen’s probe to Titan, one of Saturn’s a Seniors Week event and Probus club with the introduction of a new and moons. The relationship with Sydney Visitor promotional visits has also resulted in a customised facility, Studio 1, and a program Centres through the shared booking system strong attendance by this sector. has increased tourism awareness of the specifically designed to meet the needs of Lifelong-learning programs on astronomy Observatory and added another source of Links groups. Studio 1 has eight pc were well promoted and the subsequent bookings income. workstations which is a digital production results meant substantial attendance levels studio with software for music, image and 2005 was the International Year of Physics and additional sessions for the Exploring the video creation and editing. and the Einstein schools programs, well Heavens, Astronomical Concepts and tm The SoundHouse Special Access Kit attended by children, teachers and the Understanding Relativity courses. Three enables people with a disability to participate public, showed that even complex science, Workers Education Association (WEA) in making and performing music. The result communicated in popular forms, attracts introduction to astronomy courses were well of 15 years research and development, the audiences. National Science Week was attended. 25 outreach programs were kit combines hardware (an assistive device celebrated in August with a presentation by delivered in the Sydney metropolitan area known as the banana keyboard) and easy to Dr. Sally Ride, NASA’s first woman in space. reaching over 2,200 participants. The use software (for mapping MIDI or wave Science Exposed program was held on the sounds onto the keyboard) into a resource forecourt of NSW Parliament House. which offers active participation in

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52 REGIONAL PROGRAM PARTNERSHIPS AND OUTREACH VISITS MADE TO 60 LOCATIONS ACROSS NSW

Indigenous culture Indigenous outreach also included a visit Assistance has been given to the Wollombi Through the Powerhouse Museum by staff to Boggabilla in far north NSW as Museum to advise on the recovery of a Australian Indigenous culture was shown part of the time capsule project for the significant stripper and winnower, which th to the world in 2004-05. The exhibition Our Museum’s 125 anniversary. The school has served much of the Wollombi Valley in the place: Indigenous Australia now, which subsequently visited the Museum period 1890 -1940, from its original storage opened to the public at the Benaki Museum on two occasions and, also as a result of the shed at a local property, and to the Dungog in Athens on 1 July 2004, enjoyed a Museum’s outreach, artists from the main Museum to assist with the development successful season which lasted right industry in the town, the Euraba Paper of an exhibition In the shed featuring various through the period of the Olympic Games, Company, travelled to Sydney for drawing agricultural objects in its collection. Visits allowing the many international visitors to demonstrations for NAIDOC Week 2005. were also made to museums in the Monaro Athens at the time to either be introduced and South Coast districts to survey For Reconciliation Week 2005, the Museum to or expand their knowledge of the 60,000 collections in Jindera, Cooma, Bombala, presented Back on the bus: regeneration years of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Cathcart, Eden, Bega, Jellat Jellat, and reconciliation. This event brought two Strait Islander history and culture. The Merimbula, Narooma, Moruya and generations of Freedom Riders together to exhibition then transferred to the city which Bateman's Bay. compare black/white relations across NSW, is to host the 2008 Olympic Games, supported by video footage from a A workshop was held at Taralga on Planning Beijing, China, where it was seen by over forthcoming documentary. Lively discussion and caring for your collection. The program 70,000 visitors. followed from the 120 participants with focussed on the essentials of why we Balarinji: ancient culture, contemporary music from the Stiff Gins. The bus used in collect and how to interpret, care for and design, which originally showed at the the most recent Freedom Ride by members display objects. The workshop was attended Powerhouse in 2003-04, and celebrates the of reconciliACTION, the NSW youth by volunteers from Bungendore, Crookwell, work of award winning Indigenous design Reconciliation group, was displayed in the Goulburn and Marulan as well as Taralga. studio Balarinji, was shown in Japan. This Museum courtyard for visitors until the During November and in early December exhibition had successful seasons at group boarded the bus to travel to Canberra visits were made to regional schools in galleries in both Osaka and Tokyo including for a national conference. Boggabilla, Illuka, Louth, Moruya, talks given by Powerhouse curators. Regional Services Cooranbong and Lord Howe Island as part th Indigenous cultural outreach in 2004-05 also We are committed to providing programs of the Museum’s 125 anniversary Time extended as far as Athens and Beijing. To and services to the people of regional Capsule project. Each of these regional support the opening of Our place in Athens, NSW by a program of travelling exhibitions, schools shares the anniversary with the the first four days featured performances advice and assistance with identifying Museum and participated in this program to by Albert David and dancers and tours of the and managing heritage collections and contribute to the Time Capsule which was gallery by the Powerhouse Education Officer opportunities for skills development. A wide sealed, suspended in the Boiler Hall and is for Indigenous projects. Albert David and ranging program of workshops, advisory due to be opened in 75 years to coincide th dancers also appeared at the opening sessions, talks and consultations were with the Museum’s 200 anniversary. alongside singer Emma Donovan and her undertaken during the year with outreach The Powerhouse partnership with the band and Indigenous visual artist Kelly visits to 60 locations across NSW, plus Maitland City Council continued this year Koumalatsos. The appearances were on-site sessions at the Powerhouse, and th with support for the Hunter Valley 20 organised in conjunction with the Australia 52 organisations and institutions engaged in Steamfest which drew over 60,000 visitors. Council, which funded their appearances regional program partnerships. The display of models from the collection through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait The Agricultural Collections Survey, Movable was themed to support the celebration of Islander Arts Board. The Australia Council th Heritage Project, has been assisting regional the 150 anniversary of railways in NSW and also supported performing artists, Todd and community museums identify, research was very popular, attracting over 3,500 Williams, Anthony Green, Matthew Doyle and establish significance of agricultural visitors through the marquee display over and dancers, Clarence Slockee, Glen Doyle collections. The project has been able to the two days. Locomotive 3830 carried and Glen Timbery to perform at the opening promote networks between museums with passengers from Sydney on the Sunday, and event in Beijing. complementary and related collections, participated in the timetable of local trips advise on storage and other collection during the day, including the highly popular management issues and develop strong ‘race’ with the tiger moth airplane from links between this museum and many small Newcastle to Maitland Station. regional collections with related collections.

L-R - DEPUTY DIRECTOR, JENNIFER SANDERS, AT LAUNCH OF OUR PLACE: INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIA NOW, NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CHINA, BEIJING; POWERHOUSE CONSERVATOR GRAHAM CLEGG, WITH PRISCILLA AND PAUL FLEMMING FROM THE ENDEAVOUR MUSEUM AT WOLLOMBI, ASSESS A WHEAT STRIPPER. AGRICULTURAL COLLECTIONS SURVEY, MOVABLE HERITAGE PROJECT; 16 ANNUAL REPORT 04/05

INDIGENOUS CULTURE

The Museum also continued its support for Karlie Hawking, Community Museums The MHC website showcases NSW migration the Lithgow community arts and heritage Liaison Officer, Murray Arts, focused on the heritage through online exhibitions and festival, Ironfest. The event attracted nearly development of collaborative travelling records people’s memories of migrating to 5,000 visitors and represents an opportunity exhibitions and her week-long internship Australia and settling in NSW. The site also to promote access to the collection for resulted in an exhibition development plan contains helpful resource material for those regional audiences otherwise not likely to for the Stories of the Upper Murray project wanting to research migration heritage. visit the Museum. This year’s Ironfest event she is coordinating for community museums A Panel of Advisors provides strategic adopted the theme of the history of the in the Murray Riverina. Ms Hawking was guidance and direction to the Centre’s internal combustion engine and the small able to consult with staff from the Curatorial, activities, fosters the principles of access model display prepared for Steamfest was Preservation, Exhibition and Registration and equity and keeps the Centre informed of supplemented with some suitable objects departments and accompany a Powerhouse the needs and aspirations of communities and attracted nearly all the visitors to the conservator on site visits to museums in her across NSW. event over the two days. area to develop this project. The Panel is made up of two members of A key component of the Museums Australia Sydney Observatory’s first major regional the Museum’s Board of Trustees, Mr National Conference was the Regional partnership in many years saw the Anthony Sukari, Chair, and Ms Trisha Dixon. and Remote program stream which aimed to Astronomy Powerpack successfully Its members also comprise: Mr Stepan provide delegates from regional and presented to 575 visitors in the Central Kerkyasharian AM, Chair, Community community museums an opportunity to Western region of NSW including Forbes, Relations Commission, Ms Zita Antonios, network, develop skills and share knowledge Parkes, Trundle, Peak Hill, Canowindra, and Ms Catherine Chung, Mr John Dal Broi, with other professionals in the sector. The Condobolin. During National Science week Mayor, Griffith City Council, Mr Pawan Regional and Remote program attracted over the Observatory facilitated Mad Lab Days Luthra, and Ms Kylie Winkworth. Ex officio 200 delegates and Powerhouse staff and Starry Nights, a regional tour funded by members are Dr Kevin Fewster AM, delivered collection management workshops a National Science Week grant. The tour Director, Dr Nicholas Pappas, President, for 338 participants. The Museum’s Regional visited schools and communities in the far Ms Jennifer Sanders, Deputy Director, and Services Coordinator headed the committee and central west to run a day and night Mr John Petersen, Manager, Migration which developed and delivered the Regional hands-on electronics and astronomy program. Heritage Centre. and Remote program for delegates including Over 600 students attended the programs an extensive bursary program which funded held in Broken Hill, Bourke and Nyngan. Recent MHC projects include - Sharing the over 50 participants from regional, remote Lode: The Broken Hill Migrant Story was Migration Heritage Centre and specialist museums. launched at the Broken Hill Regional Art The Migration Heritage Centre, NSW (MHC) Gallery in November 2004 by the NSW Four regional internships were undertaken in functions as an independent unit within the Premier. The book was published by the 2004-05 with interns coming from Kenmore Powerhouse Museum. The Centre leads Broken Hill Migrant Heritage Committee Inc Hospital Museum (Goulburn), Lightning and supports communities and government, with support from the MHC and the Ridge Historical Society, Port Macquarie educational and cultural organisations to Community Relations Commission. The Historical Museum and Murray Arts (Albury). identify, record, preserve and interpret the Museum of the Riverina and the MHC Each stayed for one week and areas of heritage of migration in NSW. It also completed the first stage of Germantowns, focus covered exhibition development, encourages State cultural and heritage Germanstories, an illustrated history of interpretation techniques (oral histories, institutions to include migration heritage in German places and collections in the local interviewing techniques and audio visual their core activities as well as initiate and areas of Holbrook, Jindera, Ganmain, production), textile collections (storage, broker projects with them. Lockhart, Milbrulong, Temora, Trungley Hall, photographing and display) and collaborative The Centre draws upon the Museum’s Tumbarumba, Wagga Wagga and Walla projects and travelling exhibitions. curatorial and collection management Walla. The City of Botany and the MHC expertise and experience in exhibition, recorded the memories of ageing post education, promotion and public programs to Second World War migrants and their develop projects including exhibitions in the migration heritage objects for a forthcoming Museum’s Australian Communities Gallery. Belongings exhibition. While some projects are developed in partnership with the Museum, many others are developed with the Centre’s network of partners.

L-R - IMAGE CREATED BY MCMANN AND TATE FOR 125TH ANNIVERSARY, USED ON STREET BANNERS, BUS POSTERS AND METRO LIGHTS. SWAGMAN FROM THE TYRRELL COLLECTION C 1890, WITH CRUMPLER BAG AND WALKMAN 2004, POWERHOUSE COLLECTION. ANNUAL REPORT 04/05 17

ONLINE INTERACTIVES

Orange City Council with the MHC completed The new Australian Designers at Work Collections Australia Network the first stage of a project entitled Object website profiles six diverse designers or The Museum successfully bid for the Stories to research and document the companies and gives an insight into redevelopment and ongoing hosting of the migration heritage of the Orange district how each works. Co-developed with the Australian Museums and Galleries Online including heritage places and the memories Department of Education and Training, (AMOL) project through to June 2006. The of migration heritage objects, memorabilia this resource supports the Design and Museum has hosted the AMOL project and photos. For more information about the Technology Syllabus years 7 to 10. since 1998 and has received national and MHC, visit the website international awards and recognition for its Another unique, new site The rags: www.migrationheritage.nsw.gov.au. AMOL work. AMOL has since undergone a paraphernalia of menstruation was added to wide ranging and complex redevelopment The Museum online the Museum’s online services which follows to become Collections Australia Network Unique users of the Museum’s websites the development and advertising of (CAN). The site was redeveloped to provide were just over 1.6 million. This year the site menstrual products, from sanitary towels to online tools that enable even better access was substantially redesigned and relaunched pain relievers, and shows examples of ‘facts to resources and networks for workers and despite this the visitation figures are of life’ booklets for girls. The site showcases and institutions in the Small to Medium strong. The Sydney Observatory website objects in our collection and Research Collections sector including Museums, was also redesigned and relaunched with a Library and is intended both for the general Galleries, Libraries and Archives. new look in October giving it an enhanced public and for students, a number of whom web presence. call each year to ask about the material Collections Australia Network culture of menstruation. www.collectionsaustralia.net went on line New content on the website is also drawing for the first time on the 29 April. CAN ran its new users. The site now contains the free A key shift in promoting the Museum’s first two user training workshops in early Electronic swatchbook of over 600 sample exhibition and programs schedule, May, coinciding with the Museums Australia fabrics online from our large volumes and online and print resources was made in National Conference held at the Powerhouse. of fashion swatchbooks collected from the 2005 with Teachers Guide Online. Replacing Both workshops were fully subscribed and 1800s and 1900s in Australia and overseas. the printed booklet format, the TGO05 well received by the participants who were This is arguably the first resource of its kind includes an interactive Visit Planner, the site’s first public users. in the world. This site contains samples from providing an educational gateway to all the the 1890s through to the 1920s. Some Museum’s current and previous productions A CAN outreach officer has been employed of the swatchbooks in our collection have linked to learning stage and subject, to introduce institutions across the country come from textile factories where they were curriculum links and key learning areas. It to the new website and the information it used by generations of printers, weavers was promoted by a print campaign to makes available. Field training, demonstrations and designers as a continuous source schools bearing the theme ‘Everything and briefings were delivered to the of inspiration. Through this site we are Connects’ reflecting both this new Museum’s Regional Services and Migration providing access to this rich resource for searchable feature and the increasing need Heritage Centre staff, Marrickville Council future generations of designers. for teachers to seek out material with museum and gallery staff, Sydney cross-curriculum links. It has led to a Observatory, MGnsw, the Maronite Heritage In November the Gambling: Calculating the significant increase in hits to Powerhouse Centre, Wollongong City Council, the Risk website was launched. The site’s education-related websites. Bankstown Aviation Museum and the Aviation development was funded by the Casino Museums Association’s executive committee. Community Benefit Fund which also funded The soundbyte.org website project was the development of the Gambling in awarded the Premier’s Public Sector Award Australia exhibition. This online interactive (Bronze) which formally recognises and site has been specially designed as an reward achievements of excellence within educational website to help students learn the NSW Public Sector. about mathematics and probability, as applied to lotto, instant scratchies, roulette and poker machines. Most importantly students also discover something about how much Australians spend on gambling, and where to seek help if gambling becomes a problem for an individual or family member.

18 ANNUAL REPORT 04/05 EIGHT BOOKS PUBLISHED INCLUDING THE MUSEUM’S HISTORY YESTERDAY’S TOMORROWS

Publications Pathways through paradise: oriental rugs Greek treasures: from the Benaki Museum The Museum published or co-published from Australian collections was published in in Athens was published in association with eight new titles in 2004-05 as well as a association with the Oriental Rug Society of the Benaki Museum to coincide with the reprint of the popular EcoLogic: creating a NSW to accompany the opening of the exhibition at the Powerhouse. The book sustainable future book. eponymous exhibition. Prized by collectors features not only pictures and detailed from Henry VIII to William Morris, the rugs information about the exquisite exhibition Yesterday’s tomorrows: the Powerhouse and carpets of Western and Central Asia are objects, but also a series of essays which Museum and its precursors 1880-2005, one of the world’s great cultural treasures. provide a fascinating insight into the life and edited by eminent historian and author Prof This book brings together for the first time beauty of the Greek world from Hellenic Graeme Davison and senior curator some of the finest oriental rugs and nomadic antiquity to the formation of the Greek nation. Kimberley Webber, was launched by the trappings held in Australian public and Premier, the Hon Bob Carr, at the The collection private collections. With over 40 full colour Powerhouse on 1 May 2005 as part of the The Collection Development and Research illustrations and featuring three essays opening evening for the Museums Australia Policy 2001 guides the Museum in discussing some of the most significant rugs conference. The book is a 288-page developing its collection fields and in the exhibition and their history in Australia, paperback printed in full colour with over scholarship and informs the acquisition of this book is a must for serious collectors and 275 images. It includes 16 essays and ten objects into the collection. The Museum has admirers alike. focus pieces by both internal and a collection of 386,799* objects at 30 June commissioned authors. On the move: a history of transport in 2005 (based on an estimate of 380,000 at Australia explores the fascinating stories 30 June 1995). During 2004-05 we acquired In keeping with the Museum’s history of behind the many and varied forms of 546 objects through: purchases (65), innovation, Yesterday’s tomorrows breaks transport and travel in Australia from early sponsored purchases (14), donation (405), the institutional, chronological tradition of Indigenous trade routes to the high-tech Cultural Gifts Program donations (14), museum histories. It traces the many vehicles of the early 21st century. Drawing Museum product (19) and collection interwoven stories about the people, objects on the Museum’s diverse transport assessment (29). and events which have shaped the Museum collection, the book gives a unique insight and its collection and links its history to the * note that in the past one acquisition into how different modes of transport were wider histories of museums, material number was often allocated to a single large adapted to meet the challenges of distance culture, technology, design, the city and the group of individual objects (such as the and isolation across this vast continent. With nation. It is published by the Museum under Doulton Shorter Collection of ceramics or links to the curriculum for upper primary and its imprint Powerhouse Publishing in the Box Shoe Collection). The total number secondary, this book is an invaluable association with the UNSW Press. of physically separable items is probably resource for students of Australian history, over a million. Bright flowers: textiles and ceramics of design and technology. Central Asia reveals, in many cases for the Collection valuation first time in published form, some of the NSW Treasury now requires all cultural spectacular and colourful embroidered organisations to provide a revaluation of their textiles and glazed ceramics of Central Asia. collections every five years. The first valuation It provides a fascinating insight into the was undertaken in 2000. In mid 2005, a material culture and peoples of an area competitive tender process was used to which is becoming increasingly well-known employ an external consultant for the new to outsiders. The hardcover edition was revaluation project. As before, the published in association with Lund methodology used in preparing the new Humphries in the UK for distribution outside valuation was provided by the Australian Australia and New Zealand. Bureau of Statistics. The project is also guided by the on-going requirements of the NSW Audit Office. In 2000, when the first collection valuation was undertaken, the overall collection valuation amounted to $360,671,306. The latest project has provided a new collection valuation of $398,650,000.

L-R - HIS GRACE BISHOP SERAPHIM VIEWS GREEK TREASURES: FROM THE BENAKI MUSEUM IN ATHENS; MUSEUM INTERACTIVE 1965; GOLD WREATH WITH IVY LEAVES, 1ST CENTURY BC, GREEK TREASURES EXHIBITION © BENAKI MUSEUM; DIRECTOR DR KEVIN FEWSTER PRESENTS LORD MAYOR CLOVER MOORE WITH YESTERDAY’S TOMORROWS, THE POWERHOUSE HISTORY ANNUAL REPORT 04/05 19

THE PATH PROJECT SAW OVER 18,000 OBJECTS MOVED TO NEW STORAGE AT CASTLE HILL

Acquisitions The Brookong Corinthian cup also has a Somewhat less fashionable is the hat worn Provenance is a central element in museum complete history. In the affluent gold-rush by Australian entertainment legend Smoky acquisitions. The Powerhouse Museum has Australia of the 1870s and 1880s a substantial Dawson. A second cowboy hat, acquired at always conducted research on the works number of locally made, spectacular gold the same time, is very different as worn by a in its collections and an important part and silver cups were commissioned by dog. This hat documents the relationship of that research is the effort to establish the racing clubs. This cup was made by Vienna- between self-confessed Sydney eccentric provenance (history of ownership, use and born and trained Edward Fischer (1828-1904) Richard Lee and his beloved Chihuahua, importance of an object to its owners) for a in Geelong, Victoria. The silver cup Edward Bear. Familiar to many Sydneysiders, work, from the moment of creation to commemorates a meeting held at Urana, a the pair to familiar brought fun and the present. In some cases this kind of small country town in NSW, on 8 April 1881 eccentricity, sequins and glamour to suburban information is difficult to find, but the and was a gift of William Halliday, president shopping centres and train stations from acquisition is still warranted because of of the Urana Race Club and owner of 1989 to 2004. Edward Bear rode in an ornate the way it illuminates a moment of ‘Brookong’ station. The cup was donated by doghouse fastened to the back of Lee’s Australian history. Professor Kenneth Cavill of Seaforth, NSW, bicycle. The bicycle and several different under the Cultural Gifts Program. doghouses – romantic castle, alpine chalet – Steeped in mystery is the portable printing were also acquired to document the lifestyle press made for the Communist Party Anne Schofield AM, Life Fellow and of this remarkable Sydney character. The of Australia. This printing machine was Honorary Associate, also made a donation remarkable provenance of this hat is the designed and built by P O’Reilly, an under the Cultural Gifts Program, presenting rationale for acquiring it and its fascinating engineer, when the Party was under threat the Museum with a splendid selection of story for future generations of of prohibition by Commonwealth legislation nineteenth century Australian and English Museum visitors. in 1950-1951. Had this ensued, the press jewellery. Dr George Soutter, Honorary would have been used to covertly produce Associate, and Dr John Yu, former Trustee Collection Management CPA protest material. Its existence was only and Honorary Associate, donated a This year the major focus for KE-EMu, the known to the upper echelon of the CPA for remarkable group of Central Asian textile collection information management system, over forty years (only being revealed some based objects, again under the Cultural Gifts has been the introduction of digital images years after the official dissolution of the Program, a timely donation given the into the object catalogue. The Museum’s party in 1991). The Press was donated by exhibition of Oriental rugs, Pathways previous collection database did not have the SEARCH Foundation, Broadway, NSW. through Paradise on show in the Asian the capability to store image files and as a Gallery. These two donations demonstrate result object images were stored in a ‘Aunt Clara's quilt’ 1890-1915, on the how the Museum’s scholarship, shown separate system. In October 2004, a data other hand, documents its own history. The through select exhibitions, enhances the conversion was completed which brought embroidered patchwork with sewn-on collection by engaging the interest of donors. approximately 45,000 existing images into objects was created by Mrs Clara Bates EMu and attached them to the appropriate (nee Hughes) of Ginkin, New South Wales, Exhibitions can be the driver for acquisitions catalogue record. Since then many new at the turn of the century. Aunt Clara ran and a number of garments were acquired for object images have been entered into EMu a guesthouse at Ginkin near the Jenolan the collection to display in The cutting edge: through the PATH project and the normal Caves in NSW. According to Hughes family fashion from Japan. Perhaps the most functional work of the department. A total of legend, the quilt is a ‘friendship quilt’ made unusual of these was The ‘Wizard of Jeanz’ 48,277 object catalogue records now include by the many visitors to Clara's guesthouse. collection, a library of 21 books in slip covers an identification image with some objects It was donated by family member Mrs Robin that open up into cleverly pleated women's showing a range of images. A total of Throsby of Hunter's Hill, NSW. clothes. The books were designed by 67,066 images are now contained in the Japanese designer Hiroaki Ohya for the EMu database. This year a total of 2001 Spring/Summer season. 342 objects in the collection were fully catalogued, of this total 231 objects had been acquired since 2003, the other 111 objects were backlog cataloguing for objects acquired before 2003.

L-R - FASHION INSPIRED BY TRADITIONAL TEXTILES AND GARMENTS, BRIGHT FLOWERS EXHIBITION; WOOL COURT AT THE TECHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM C1906; A YOUNG VISITOR INTERACTS WITH A ‘MOSS PERSON’ GARDEN PALACE PROMENADE 20 ANNUAL REPORT 04/05 DIGITAL IMAGES

Collection storage (PATH project) Collection loans Museum archives The Powerhouse at the Hills (PATH) Project During 2004-05, the loans program Public researchers used the archives for was completed in June 2005, three months processed 108 incoming loans, involving their projects including biographies of artist ahead of schedule. The project involved 910 objects. In all, a total of 1,446 loan Margaret Olley, designer Jenny Kee, pioneer th the movement of 18,127 objects from the objects, including parts, were catalogued aviator C.A. Butler, 18 century Englishwoman now closed Jones Street store to Castle Hill and prepared for exhibitions. These included Margaret Chinnery, and land speed record plus the relocation of another 5,000 plus international loans from Central Asia for breaker Norman “Wizard” Smith, heritage items already at Castle Hill that were moved Bright Flowers, a lunar rock sample from the studies on hotels and public buildings, as part of the overall stores consolidation NASA Johnson Space Centre for the Space an investigation into the occupational health project. A total of 15 staff were involved in exhibition and the Logic piano from the issues of Wunderlich asbestos products, an the project and included both full and part- Museum of the History of Science in Oxford, on-line directory of Australian violin makers, time staff from Registration, Preservation, England for The Curious Economist. Two an exhibition on Bondi, a paper presented to Curatorial and contract staff. Administrative Loans were processed for an international design conference in London The Lord of the Rings and Greek treasures. on Douglas Annand, an article on a Tooth’s With the exception of Museum collection Brewery fermentation system, and a PhD on items located at Eveleigh and Bankstown The Outgoing Loans program processed museums and national identity. (trains and aircraft), this is the first time in 12 outgoing loans, involving 66 objects. Four over 60 years that the Museum’s collections objects relating to Jørn Utzon and the Archives participated in the PATH Project by have been permanently located in Museum Sydney Opera House were lent to the Historic locating archival records to assist in the owned stores, with approximately 90% of Houses Trust of NSW; two swimsuits to identification of unnumbered objects and by the collections now in appropriate the Manly Art Gallery and Museum; a small initiating and co-ordinating the documentation th environmental conditions. The Castle Hill group of 19 century Australian tokens and a of the Project which was done by video and stores now contain 60% of the Museum’s bottle to the Reserve Bank of Australia, still photography. The documentation will collection by volume but only 10% by Sydney; the Henry Lane long case clock to be valuable for historical, public relations, quantity; 90% of the collection by quantity the Australian National Maritime Museum, professional presentations and staff remains housed in the Harwood Building Sydney; the William Bright harpsichord to training purposes. basement in Ultimo. Pinchgut Opera for a public performance, The Lawrence Hargrave Archive was Sydney; the Charles Aisen Eureka sculpture To manage this move, Museum Victoria successfully nominated to the UNESCO for the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, Victoria; and, Collection Inventory System (MvCIS) was Australian Memory of the World Register. a selection of Jandaschewsky circus items incorporated into our Collection Information The citation reads: ‘The aeronautical journals for the Arts Centre, Victoria. Objects management System, EMu, and has and drawings of Lawrence Hargrave have were also lent for the regional programs been used to successfully track all object historical significance as the primary Steamfest in Maitland, Ironfest in Lithgow, movements during the project. An research material in his lifelong project to the Wellington Vintage fair in Wellington, associated radio frequency (RF) network was develop a practical flying machine and power the Borenore Field Day and the NSW installed into the new Castle Hill H Store plant. His ideas were highly influential to Apiarists Association. and digital photography and barcoding were many of the world’s aviation pioneers, introduced to enable ‘real time’ location acknowledged by experts such as Santos control to be used for the objects being Dumont, the Voisin brothers and Chanute’. moved from Jones Street. The PATH team The Museum nominated the Archive based barcoded 5,772 objects and 802 container on the international significance of Hargrave locations plus 3,454 fixed object locations in in the development of the successful flying the new Castle Hill store. This wireless machine. This nomination was accepted technology uses handheld PDAs and has without demur. resulted in much greater efficiency and a Inclusion of the Lawrence Hargrave Papers lower error rate in location updates. To date on the Australian Memory of the this is the only store with an operational World Register brings them to the fore in RF network. This barcode location control acknowledging their cultural significance and system will eventually be installed in all places them in an international milieu. museum stores. They are now accessible through UNESCO and the Australian Memory of the World Register. This is a major step forward for the Museum in promoting its internationally significant collections.

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245 VOLUNTEERS

Museum Members Volunteers Sponsors and supporters Museum Memberships stood at a record The Volunteer Program is an integral part of 2004-05 proved a successful year for high of 7,942 (representing 31,344 the fabric of Museum life bringing Corporate Development with strong support Members) at the end of June, not counting experience, knowledge and skills to assist in cash sponsorship, in-kind sponsorship and our 48 school memberships which account visitors and support the work of staff. the corporate members program. Extremely for 12,946 students. This represents the Volunteers worked in a variety of roles either strong results for in-kind sponsorship lead to outcome of a very successful marketing Behind the Scenes helping in areas as broad a 200% increase in overall support. th campaign associated with both the 125 as curatorial, exhibitions, members, A major new strategic partnership was anniversary and the season of The Lord of registration and conservation, or Visitor th formed with television’s Seven Network. As the Rings. The 125 Anniversary Members Services assisting in public program a result Seven provided substantial in-kind marketing strategy included limited activities, the Lace Study Centre or th sponsorship for The Lord of the Rings and vintage 125 anniversary wine with specially customer service on the ‘front line’. A total th Greek treasures. The redevelopment of the designed labels, a 125 anniversary of 245 volunteers worked for the Museum Sydney Design Week program as a city-wide membership package which included in 2004-05 and contributed 27,517 hours of festival model attracted significant two bottles of the wine and anniversary work. The Museum provided student sponsorship and support from a wide range commemorative membership cards. Over placements to 159 secondary and tertiary of partners (The Sydney Morning Herald, the Lord of the Rings period we processed a students whose work was equivalent to JCDecaux, Bombay Sapphire, and City total of 4,919 memberships. Of these, 2,390 3,867 hours. of Sydney). were new memberships with the rest split The Volunteer Program recruited and trained A further highlight during the year was the between renewing members and lapsed a group of 20 new volunteers to assist the major cash sponsorship from National members rejoining the Museum. Education and Visitor Services Department Australia Bank as ‘National partner’ of the An evening with Peter Jackson, held at the on weekends. This new team provided Greek treasures exhibition. Other significant State Theatre, and the WETA workshops guided tours and other vital resources for cash sponsorships during the period contributed significantly to excellent financial the Museum’s public programs. A group of included AMP Ltd (national tour sponsorship results over the period. These events were 60 new volunteers joined the Museum for for Sport: more than heroes and legends); organised by the Members Department and The Lord of the Rings Exhibition. They WesTrac China (Our place Beijing season); generated a range of positive publicity for provided invaluable assistance to a number RailCorp (Locomotive No 1 upgrade); Arab the Museum and the exhibition and raised of departments, their enthusiasm and Bank Australia, Reserve Bank, NSW the profile of our Membership program. knowledge greatly enhancing the visitors Treasury, Monash University (The curious Other initiatives contributing to the continuing experience in the exhibition, the children’s economist: William Stanley Jevons in Sydney) success of our Members program included Play Space and queue management. and Mincom Ltd (Life Fellows Dinner). the introduction of an e-commerce system Many continued with the Museum for the allowing for online purchase of new and Toys exhibition. Major in-kind sponsorship was provided from Sharp Australia, Metro Monorail, Air New renewed Memberships and event ticket Volunteers were also specially recruited to sales and e-bulletins advertising Members- Zealand, The Sydney Morning Herald (Lord assist with the Greek treasures exhibition. th of the Rings); JCDecaux (125 anniversary only competitions and events sent out to A small but talented group, several Greek- program and Greek treasures); Schenker 5,000 Members per month. speaking, assisted with education and tour Stinnes Logistics (Our place Athens and Our younger Members were further catered groups, enquiries and Greek-speaking visitors. Beijing seasons) and SBS Radio for by the establishment of the successful The Volunteer Program developed a new tm (Contemporary silver, Bright flowers and SoundHouse Teenage Members Club. Volunteer and Student promotional webpage Greek treasures). All 95 Links to Learning projects in NSW which was launched on the Powerhouse became Powerhouse Members in 2004. website in February 2005. The Volunteer Other initiatives undertaken during the This delivers benefits to the Links to Program also manages student placements period included the Life Fellows Dinner, Learning projects including free admission which are offered to provide a quality, celebrating 125 years of the Museum, which for general visits to the Museum and diversified opportunity in which students can saw the announcement of the inaugural discount pricing for regular schools programs apply classroom learning to practical work Powerhouse Wizard (a new Museum award tm offered in both the SoundHouse experience within the Museum. sponsored by Wizard Home Loans). There and VectorLab. was a review of the Corporate Members program which resulted in a new program that has enjoyed significant success, the establishment of a monthly Boardroom lunch series and the creation of the new glass honour wall in the Grand Foyer.

L-R - RICHARD TAYLOR OF WETA WORKSHOP AND ORC IN PROGRESS; MRS A GOODMAN, MUSEUM WAX AND PLASTER MODEL MAKER C 1890; SCULPTURE OF PYRMONT SANDSTONE, PARADISE, PURGATORY AND HELLHOLE EXHIBITION; ENTRANCE TO THE LORD OF THE RINGS EXHIBITION 22 ANNUAL REPORT 04/05 MEMBER NUMBERS REACHED A RECORD LEVEL OF OVER 31,000

We are indebted to all our sponsors and The Museum has, in accordance with Staff development supporters for their assistance to us which Government requirements, instituted a This year saw the launch of the allows us to deliver the quality and quantity fleet management plan to reduce fuel Professional Development forums. These of projects that we do. For a full list of consumption and increase the efficiency forums enabled staff from across the the Museum’s supporters, sponsors and and environmental friendliness of its organisation to hear talks presented by a Corporate Members see inside the vehicular fleet over the next few years. A variety of visiting international Museum back cover. revision of the Museum’s Motor Vehicle professionals as they spoke on their Policy has also streamlined the procedures particular subject of expertise. The Sustainability for efficient use. Petrol usage is down by speakers for this year included Ms Beck Sydney Water partnered the Museum to 6,000 litres from the previous year. Dawson, from the UK National Museum of stage a special free weekend at the Electricity use is down by 600,000 kWh Science and Industry; Dr Steven Conn, Powerhouse in December 2004 focussing and 1,854 kWh of renewable energy were Associate Professor of History at Ohio on water conservation in the community produced from our solar panel installation State University; and, Mr Michael Harvey, and ways to achieve a sustainable future. on the roof of the Harwood building. Interpretation Manager, Natural History The weekend sought to: Museum, London. In January 05 the Museum appointed a – showcase and encourage the use of water new education officer to support the Internal training programs coordinated and conservation products and innovations to science and sustainability team in Education presented to over 500 staff participants the community; and Visitor services area. This is in across the organisation were: – provide an opportunity for new water recognition of importance of contemporary – Developing and Supporting Good conservation designs to be showcased; and, issues of science and sustainability as Working Relations – provide an opportunity for industry to discrete yet overlapping areas. – Grievance Handling showcase their water conservation designs The Museum continues to use primarily – Child Protection Policy information sessions and innovations. recycled content paper (93% of A4) and to for new staff in child related positions A program of special events and displays recycle waste paper and cardboard (12.7 – Staff Selection Techniques were staged throughout the Museum, with tonnes). Strategies for re-use of exhibition special use being made of our EcoLogic materials and components continue to be – Job Evaluation exhibition. Over 5,000 visitors were employed, greatly reducing the amount – Occupation First Aid attracted by this program and many of new material purchased for exhibition – Senior First Aid positive responses may see it as a regular displays and waste from exhibition feature in our calendar. deconstruction. Computer monitors and – Advance Resuscitation processing units are sent to an agency – Practical First Attack Fire Fighting A study on sustainable use of resources which recycles where possible and a Evacuation Procedures across the Museum was initiated in 2004. number of units were donated to another – Enhancing and Supporting Quality From this a document of recommendations organisation for re-use. and possible actions was prepared and Customer Service targeting front line staff meetings are being undertaken with the – Front of house customer service Centre for Sustainable Futures at UTS information sessions to investigate a possible partnership in – Desktop application computer courses implementing a sustainability plan. tm – SoundHouse Promotional Workshop In October 2004 the Museum joined – Orientation for new front line staff Sydney Water’s Every Drop Counts Business Program. It is a voluntary As well as the above internal courses on partnership in which the Museum aims to offer to staff, many staff from across all reduce its water consumption by 15%. Museum divisions attended external In November Sydney Water carried out a learning forums. This year over 150 staff water management diagnostic of the attended a variety of external courses, Museum (the last was conducted in 1995), workshops, seminars and conferences. from which recommendations to further Two Museum staff were successful in reduce water consumption are being their applications in securing a place each instituted. Water usage for the Museum is in the centrally funded Executive Masters down by 1.7 ML on the previous year. of Public Administration course run by the Australian and New Zealand School of Government.

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Human Resources Occupational Health and Safety Training undertaken in 2004-05 included The Human Resources Department has There were 26 workers compensation claims manual handling training, OH&S committee continued to respond to both internal for 2004-05, compared to 2003-04 where training, OH&S Construction Induction and external pressures so that the Museum there were 19 claims. There has been an training to obtain a Green card, first aid can manage its workforce to optimise increase in claims costs compared to the training, grievance procedures and bullying performance, maintain service delivery, previous year. and harassment in the workplace. promote industrial and workplace harmony In 2004-05 there were 19 lost time injuries. Policies and procedures that have been and comply with broader public sector and Of these five were journey claims which updated or implemented are a new OH&S legislative policy and frameworks in a tight were not premium impacting. Two of these Policy, Accident Investigation Policy, fiscal climate. journey claims were caused by falls on Rehabilitation Policy, Contractors Policy and Highlights for the year include - a continuing train platforms on the way to work. The two Procedures, Hot Work Guidelines and Fire focus on integration of the Volunteer other journey claims were due to falls on warden training and evacuation procedures. program into Human Resources; Ongoing footpaths on the way to work, one resulting The main priorities in 2004-05 will be to review of Human Resources policies in line in fracture of a limb and requiring some time continue with policy and procedure with government policy, legislative reform off work, the other a minor injury. The development, to continue the ongoing and Museum priorities; and, a review of the other lost time journey claim was due to an training in OH&S awareness for all Orientation program in association with assault on the way home from work, employees as well as legislative changes, to Learning and Development to better assist resulting in a minor injury. The remaining lost develop an OH&S toolkit for all managers new employees. time injuries were; 2 stress claims (both and employees, that will be accessible on declined), 1 repetitive strain injury, 3 falls, Equal Employment Opportunity line and to reduce accident/injury 2 impact injuries, 6 manual handling injuries. The Museum prepares an EEO Management occurrences in the workplace. Plan annually and reports on achievements Manual handling injuries were the most Risk management and insurance in relation to this plan each September. common cause of injury reported in this The Museum, as a NSW Government agency, The strategies identified primarily focus on period. Manual handling education has been continues to be insured by the Treasury adding flexibility in terms of working provided to staff, following this increase in Managed Fund. Risk is inherent with public arrangements, furthering equitable access to injuries, to assist in prevention and reduction liability and theft and damage to objects developmental opportunities and on of injuries occurring. being areas of concern. enhancing the diversity of staff in relation The OH&S committee was established in to all the target groups identified in the Our active Occupational Health and Safety September 2004. All committee members Anti-Discrimination legislation. practices minimise risk to staff and visitors, are trained by an accredited Workcover reflected in the fact that there were no trainer and meetings are held on a monthly public liability insurance claims made on the basis. Members of the committee review Treasury Managed Fund in relation to 2004-05. policy and procedures, workplace accidents and injuries and safety issues. Committee members conduct workplace safety checks and report any safety concerns at the meetings. All safety issues are tabled and actioned to resolve these issues. All accidents, injuries and near misses are reported within 24 hours of the occurrence. Corrective action is undertaken as soon as possible by Managers/Supervisors and preventative measures are implemented. Statistical data on OH&S performance such as number of reported workplace incidents, average lost time per occurrence, number of workers compensation claims and trends in workers compensation costs and premiums is tabled by the Health and Safety Manager and discussed at the OH&S committee.

L-R - VISITORS GET UP CLOSE WITH MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FROM THE COLLECTION, 125TH ANNIVERSARY LAUNCH WEEKEND; GOGGOMOBIL DART AND BICYCLE, BROUGHT TO LIGHT EXHIBITION

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Trends

Exhibitions visitors Unique website users 1,600,000 1,800,000

1,400,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 800,000 800,000 600,000 600,000

400,000 400,000

200,000 200,000 0 0 0 00/01 01/0 0 0 0 00/01 01/0 0 0 4 3 2 4 3 2 /0 /0 /0 /0 /0 /0 5 2 4 3 5 2 4 3

Visitors to off-site exhibitions Unique website users

Visitors to Powerhouse Museum and Sydney Observatory

Members and memberships Number of volunteer hours 35,000 30,000

30,000 25,000 25,000 20,000 20,000 15,000 15,000 10,000 10,000 5,000 5,000

0 0 0 00/01 01/0 0 0 0 00/01 01/0 0 0 4 3 2 4 3 2 /0 /0 /0 /0 /0 /0 5 2 4 3 5 2 4 3

Number of memberships Number of volunteer hours

Number of members

The Museum also had 48 school memberships representing 12,946 students at 30 June 2005.

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Finances: The year in review

Financial Performance Statement of financial position Net cost of services of $35,014,000 for the Equity increased during the year by year was $17,000 more than the budget of $50,187,000. Total assets increased by $34,997,000. $45,460,000 due to the revaluation of Land and Buildings $22,679,000 and Collection Retained Revenue exceeded budget by Items $25,989,000. Total Liabilities reduced $2,534,000 mostly due to the successful by $3,447,000 due to a reduction in Current Lord of The Rings exhibition. There were Payables of $1,737,000 and the repayment notable increases in Sale of Goods and of Treasury advances of $1,114,000. Services $739,000, Investment Income $249,000, Grants and Contributions Investment performance indicators $906,000 and Other Revenue $551,000. The Museum’s reserve funds and short term Total Grants and Contributions included cash surpluses during the year were an increase of $1,486,000 in in-kind invested in the Treasury Corporation Hour advertising, and goods and services mainly Glass facilities. The annual investment return for the Lord of The Rings exhibition. to the Museum on these funds for 2004-2005 was 9.4% (2004 12.3%) against Over budget revenues were offset by over a benchmark return of 9.3% for the whole budget expenditures of $2,561,000 Treasury Corporation Hour-Glass facility. mainly due to the additional costs associated with Lord of The Rings. Other Operating Expenses exceeded budget by $2,759,000, of which $1,486,000 related to the in-kind services provided in relation to the Lord of The Rings exhibition. Cash flows Cash and investments decreased during the year by $1,050,000 against a budgeted reduction of $30,000 which is explained by increased creditor payments. This is reflected in the reduction in Current Liabilities.

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Finances: The year in review

Sources of funding Operating expenses 2004-2005 2004-2005

other 1.8% collection & asset management 11.8% interest 1.1% maintenance 19.0% donations & sponsors 9.1% commercial activities 3.6% other user charges 5.6% corporate services 3.0% admissions 9.5% training & development 0.6% government capital works 10.9% facility management 15.1% government recurrent 62.0% promotional activities 19.0%

information technology 9.6% visitor research 0.2%

collection interpretation & services 18.1%

Self generated income Government funding – recurrent & capital 2004-2005 dollars 2004-2005 dollars 45 1 40 33 . 4 %

35 111.9% 10 101. 100.0% 9 9 2 30 9 9 $ 8

10 6 .9% 5 90. 3 90.0% . . 87 5 .0% millions 2 3 100.1% . 100.0% % 8

9 % % . 2 25 % 5 %

8 % 8 82 8 1. 7 1. 20 $ .1% 6 3 millions % 6

6 % 6 6 5 6 3 57 1. .9% 15

5 1. . 54 3 5 7 8 .9% % 0. %

4 .0% %

5 10

3 % 2 5 1 0 0 9 9 99/ 00 01 0 0 93/94 0 0 9 9 99/ 00 01 02 93/94 94/9 9 94/9 9 9 9 02 7 8 3/ 4/ 3/ 4/ 7 8 6 6 5 5 /9 /99 / / /9 /99 / / / /9 /9 /9 /9 / 00 01 02 0 05 0 05 00 01 02 0 0 8 4 4 8 3 5 7 5 7 6 6 3

Government funding – recurrent Total funding – internal & government 2004-2005 dollars 2004-2005 dollars

30 1 2 10 10 10 50 10 10 1.9% 10 101. 101. 101. 5 6 100.0% 5 99. 99. 4 3 .9% . . 2 4 5 .0% . . 6 % % 8 5 6 7 3 101. 2 % 100.0% %

25 % % % % % 9 9 8 9 40 7 9 . 4 . 8 6 2 3 87 . % % 2 % .1% 85 % 82 8 . 8

20 7 .9% 1. 1. $ $ % . 2 8 3 millions millions

30 % % % 15

20 10

10 5

0 0 9 9 99/ 00 01 0 0 93/94 94/9 9 9 99/ 00 01 0 9 9 0 93/94 94/9 9 9 02 02 7 8 3/ 4/ 6 5 4/ 3/ 8 7 6 5 /9 /99 / / /9 /9 /99 / / /9 /9 /9 / / 00 01 02 0 05 0 00 01 02 05 0 0 8 4 5 7 6 4 8 5 7 6 3 3

ANNUAL REPORT 04/05 27 Statement of compliance

Pursuant to sections 41C(1B) and (1C) of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983. In accordance with a resolution of the Trustees of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences we state that: a) the accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983, the Financial Reporting Code for Budget Dependent General Government Sector Agencies, the applicable clauses of the Public Finance and Audit Regulation 2000 and the Treasurer’s Directions; b) the statements exhibit a true and fair view of the financial position and transactions of the Museum; and c) there are no circumstances that would render any particulars included in the financial statements to be misleading or inaccurate. d) the financial report has been properly drawn up and the associated records have been properly kept for the period from 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2005, in accordance with the Charitable Fundraising (NSW) Act 1991 and Regulations; and e) money received as a result of fundraising activities conducted during the period 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2005 has been properly accounted for and applied in accordance with the Charitable Fundraising (NSW) Act 1991 and Regulations

Signed Signed President Director

Date: 19 October 2005

28 ANNUAL REPORT 04/05 Audit Opinion

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Trustees of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Statement of Financial Performance for the year ended 30 June 2005

Actual Budget Actual 2005 2005 2004 Notes $’000 $’000 $’000

Expenses Operating expenses Employee related 2.1 24,596 24,815 22,472 Other operating expenses 2.2 14,603 11,844 12,655 Maintenance 3,419 3,344 4,352 Depreciation and amortisation 2.3 4,673 4,727 4,217 Total Expenses 47,291 44,730 43,696

Less: Retained Revenue Sale of goods and services 3.1 6,872 6,133 4,607 Investment income 3.2 484 235 446 Grants and contributions 3.3 4,181 3,275 4,137 Share of net profits of joint venture accounted for using the 13.2 89 –– equity method Other revenue 3.4 641 90 98 Total Retained Revenue 12,267 9,733 9,288

Gain/(loss) on disposal of non-current assets 4 10 – 1,124 Net Cost of Services 22 35,014 34,997 33,284

Government Contributions Recurrent appropriation 6 28,168 27,865 28,493 Capital appropriation 6 4,961 4,898 14,653 Asset sale proceeds transferred to the Crown Entity – – (1,114) Acceptance by the Crown Entity of employee benefits and other liabilities 7 3,404 2,954 2,812 Total Government Contributions 36,533 35,717 44,844

SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES 1,519 720 11,560

NON-OWNER TRANSACTION CHANGES IN EQUITY Net increase/(decrease) in asset revaluation reserve 19 48,668 –– TOTAL REVENUES, EXPENSES AND VALUATION ADJUSTMENTS RECOGNISED DIRECTLY IN EQUITY 48,668 ––

TOTAL CHANGES IN EQUITY OTHER THAN THOSE RESULTING FROM TRANSACTIONS WITH OWNERS AS OWNERS 19 50,187 720 11,560

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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Trustees of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2005

Actual Budget Actual 2005 2005 2004 Notes $’000 $’000 $’000

ASSETS Current Assets Cash 9 228 2,308 2,338 Receivables 10 612 837 1,064 Inventories 11 – 211 211 Other 12 143 196 196 Total Current Assets 983 3,552 3,809

Non-Current Assets Other financial assets 13 3,219 2,998 2,848 Property, Plant and Equipment 14 – Land and buildings 118,289 99,740 99,762 – Plant and equipment 20,398 17,962 17,769 – Collection 398,650 371,647 370,547 Total Property, Plant and Equipment 537,337 489,349 488,078 Total Non-Current Assets 540,556 492,347 490,926 Total Assets 541,539 495,899 494,735

LIABILITIES Current Liabilities Payables 16 2,617 4,738 4,354 Interest bearing liabilities 17 – 768 768 Provisions 18 2,283 2,171 2,111 Other – 1,114 1,114 Total Current Liabilities 4,900 8,791 8,347

Non-Current Liabilities Provisions 18 444 380 380 Total Non-Current Liabilities 444 380 380 Total Liabilities 5,344 9,171 8,727 Net Assets 536,195 486,728 486,008

EQUITY Reserves 19 140,492 91,824 91,824 Accumulated funds 19 395,703 394,904 394,184 Total Equity 536,195 486,728 486,008

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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Trustees of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 30 June 2005

Actual Budget Actual 2005 2005 2004 Notes $’000 $’000 $’000

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Payments Employee related (22,147) (23,218) (21,432) Other (19,868) (15,072) (17,199) Total Payments (42,015) (38,290) (38,631)

Receipts Sale of goods and services 7,251 6,360 4,563 Interest received 130 10 227 Other 4,054 3,343 5,271 Total Receipts 11,435 9,713 10,061

Cash Flows from Government Recurrent appropriation 6 28,168 27,865 28,493 Capital appropriation 6 4,961 4,898 14,653 Cash reimbursements from the Crown Entity 1,234 1,157 1,083 Net Cash Flows from Government 34,363 33,920 44,229 NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 22 3,783 5,343 15,659

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from sale of land and buildings, plant and equipment 333 75 1,627 Purchases of land and buildings, plant and equipment (5,166) (5,448) (15,810) NET CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES (4,833) (5,373) (14,183)

NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH (1,050) (30) 1,476 Opening cash and cash equivalents 4,418 4,568 2,942

CLOSING CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 9 3,368 4,538 4,418

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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Trustees of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2005

Summary of Compliance with Financial Directives

Summary of Compliance with Financial Directives 2005 2004

RECURRENT EXPENDITURE/ CAPITAL EXPENDITURE/ RECURRENT EXPENDITURE/ CAPITAL EXPENDITURE/ APP’N NET CLAIM ON APP’N NET CLAIM ON APP’N NET CLAIM ON APP’N NET CLAIM ON CONSOLIDATED CONSOLIDATED CONSOLIDATED CONSOLIDATED FUND FUND FUND FUND $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

ORIGINAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION/ EXPENDITURE Appropriation Act 27,865 27,865 4,898 4,898 28,092 28,092 11,458 11,458 27,865 27,865 4,898 4,898 28,092 28,092 11,458 11,458

OTHER APPROPRIATIONS/ EXPENDITURE Treasurer’s Advance 98 98 63 63 401 401 3,195 3,195

Transfers from another 205 205 Agency (S27 of the Appropriation Act)

303 303 63 63 401 401 3,195 3,195

Total Appropriations/ Expenditure/Net Claim on Consolidated Fund 28,168 28,168 4,961 4,961 28,493 28,493 14,653 14,653 Amounts drawn down against Appropriation 28,168 4,961 28,493 14,653 Liability to Consolidated Fund Nil Nil Nil Nil

Note: 1. The Museum earns income from sources other than the Consolidated Fund. The Summary of Compliance is based on the assumption that Consolidated Fund monies are spent first.

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Trustees of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2005

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT Where there are inconsistencies 1.3.1 Parliamentary Appropriations ACCOUNTING POLICIES between the above requirements, the and Contributions from Other Bodies legislative provisions have prevailed. Parliamentary appropriations and 1.1 Reporting Entity contributions from other bodies The Museum of Applied Arts and In the absence of a specific (including grants and donations) are Sciences, as a reporting entity, is a Accounting Standard, other generally recognised as revenues when statutory body under the administration authoritative pronouncement of the the Museum obtains control over the of the NSW Minister for the Arts. AASB or UIG Consensus View, the assets comprising the appropriations/ It comprises of the Powerhouse hierarchy of other pronouncements as contributions. Control over appropriations Museum, the Sydney Observatory outlined in AAS 6 ‘Accounting and contributions is normally obtained and the Migration Heritage Centre. Policies’ is considered. upon the receipt of cash. All activities are carried out under the Except for investments and certain auspices of the Museum, there are An exception to the above is when items of land and buildings, plant and no other entities under its control. appropriations are unspent at year end. equipment and collection, which are In this case the authority to spend the The reporting entity is consolidated recorded at valuation, the financial money lapses and generally the unspent as part of the NSW Total State statements are prepared in amount must be repaid to the Sector Accounts. accordance with the historical cost consolidated fund in the following convention. All amounts are rounded 1.2 Basis of Accounting financial year. As a result, unspent to the nearest one thousand dollars The Museum’s financial statements appropriations are accounted for as and are expressed in Australian are a general purpose financial report liabilities rather than revenue. currency. The accounting policies which has been prepared on an adopted are consistent with those of 1.3.2 Sale of Goods and Services accruals basis and in accordance with: the previous year except where Revenue from the sale of goods and – applicable Australian otherwise stated. services comprises revenue from the Accounting Standards provision of products or services i.e. 1.3 Recognition of Revenue user charges. User charges are – other authorative pronouncements of Revenue is recognised when the recognised as revenue when the the Australian Accounting Standards Museum has control of the goods or Museum obtains control of the assets Board (AASB) right to receive, it is probable that the that result from them. – Urgent Issues Group (UIG) economic benefits will flow to the Consensus Views Museum and the amount of the 1.3.3 Investment and Other Income revenue can be measured reliably. Interest income is recognised as it – the requirements of the Public Additional comments regarding the accrues. Royalty and copyright revenue Finance and Audit Act 1983 and accounting policies for recognition of is recognised on an accrual basis in Regulations; and revenue are discussed below. accordance with the conditions of the – the Financial Reporting Directions relevant agreement. published in the Financial Reporting Code for Budget Dependent General Government Sector Agencies or issued by the Treasurer under section 9(2)(n) of the Act.

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Trustees of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2005

1.4 Employee Benefits and 1.4.2 Long Service Leave and 1.5 Insurance other provisions Superannuation The Museum’s insurance activities are The Museum’s liabilities for long conducted through the NSW Treasury 1.4.1 Salaries and Wages, Annual service leave and superannuation are Managed Fund Scheme of self Leave, Sick Leave and On-Costs assumed by the Crown Entity. The insurance for Government agencies. Liabilities for salaries and wages Museum accounts for the liability as The expense (premium) is determined (including non-monetary benefits), having been extinguished resulting in by the Fund Manager based on industry annual leave and vesting sick leave are the amount assumed being shown as benchmarks and the Museum’s recognised and measured in respect of part of the non-monetary revenue item past experience. employees’ services up to the reporting described as ‘Acceptance by the 1.6 Acquisitions of Assets date at nominal amounts based on the Crown Entity of employee benefits and The cost method of accounting is used amounts expected to be paid when the other liabilities’. for the initial recording of all liabilities are settled. As a result of the adoption of Treasury acquisitions of assets controlled by the Unused non-vesting sick leave does not Circular NSW TC 03/08 long service Museum. Cost is determined as the fair give rise to a liability as it is not leave is measured on a present value value of the assets given as considered probable that sick leave basis. The present value method is consideration plus the costs incidental taken in the future will be greater than based on actuarial factors and applied to the acquisition. the benefits accrued in the future. to remuneration rates at year end for all Assets acquired at no cost or for employees with five or more years The outstanding amounts of payroll nominal consideration, are initially of service. tax, workers’ compensation insurance recognised as assets and revenues at premiums and fringe benefits tax, The superannuation expense for the their fair value at the date of acquisition. which are consequential to employment, financial year is determined by Collection items acquired during the are recognised as liabilities and using the formulae specified in the year are recorded at cost plus a expenses where the employee Treasurer’s Directions. The expense for processing cost and recognised as benefits to which they relate have certain superannuation schemes (ie assets. Processing cost is dependant been recognised. Basic Benefit and First State Super) is on the nature, size, availability in the calculated as a percentage of the market and knowledge of history of the employees’ salary. For other item and consists of staff salary and superannuation schemes (ie State freight costs. Superannuation Scheme and State Authorities Superannuation Scheme), Fair value means the amount for which the expense is calculated as a multiple an asset could be exchanged between of the employees’ superannuation a knowledgeable, willing buyer and a contributions. knowledgeable, willing seller in an arm’s length transaction.

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Trustees of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2005

1.7 Plant and Equipment Each class of physical non-current 1.9 Depreciation of Non-Current Plant and equipment costing individually assets is revalued every five years and Physical Assets $5,000 and above are capitalised. with sufficient regularity to ensure that Depreciable assets include plant and Computer related assets costing the carrying amount of each asset in equipment, motor vehicles, permanent individually $5,000 or less but which the class does not differ materially from exhibition fitout and buildings with the form part of a network with a its fair value at reporting date. The last exception of Powerhouse Stages 1 and cumulative value in excess of $5,000 such revaluation was completed by 2, the Ultimo Post Office and Sydney are also capitalised. independent valuers on 30 June 2005 Observatory. These buildings along with and was based on an independent the collection are heritage assets and 1.8 Revaluation of Physical assessment. as such are not classified as depreciable Non-Current Assets assets. The collection is so classified Physical non-current assets are valued Non-specialised assets with short as the items therein have very long and in accordance with the “Guidelines for useful lives are measured at indeterminate useful lives and the Valuation of Physical Non-Current depreciated historical cost, as a their service potential has not been Assets at Fair Value” (Treasury Policy surrogate for fair value. consumed during the reporting period. TPP 03-02). This policy adopts fair When revaluing non-current assets by value in accordance with AASB 1041 Depreciation is provided for on a reference to current prices for assets from financial years beginning on or straight line basis for all depreciable newer than those being revalued after 1 July 2002. assets so as to write off the (adjusted to reflect the present depreciable amount of each asset as it Where available, fair value is condition of the assets), the gross is consumed over its useful life to the determined having regard to the amount and the related accumulated entity. Land is not a depreciable asset. highest and best use of the asset on depreciation is separately restated. Depreciation rates are reviewed each the basis of current market selling Otherwise any balances of accumulated year taking into consideration the prices for the same or similar assets. depreciation existing at the revaluation condition and estimated useful life of Where market selling price is not date in respect of those assets are the assets. available, the asset’s fair value is credited to the asset accounts to which measured as its market buying price i.e. All material separately identifiable they relate. The net asset accounts are the replacement cost of the asset’s component assets are recognised and then increased or decreased by the remaining future economic benefits. depreciated over their shorter useful revaluation increments or decrements. The Museum is a not for profit entity lives, including those components that with no cash generating operations. Revaluation increments are credited in effect represent major periodic directly to the asset revaluation maintenance. reserve, except that, to the extent that Depreciation rates: an increment reverses a revaluation decrement in respect of that class of Buildings 2.00% asset previously recognised as an Buildings – internal services expense in the surplus/deficit, the and major components 8.00% increment is recognised immediately as Plant and equipment 15.00% revenue in the surplus/deficit. Computer equipment 33.33% Revaluation decrements are recognised Motor vehicles 20.00% immediately as expenses in the surplus /deficit, except that, to the extent that a Permanent exhibition fitout – credit balance exists in the asset depending on planned life of the revaluation reserve in respect of the exhibition rates varying from 2.25% same class of assets, they are debited to 25.00% directly to the asset revaluation reserve. 1.10 Maintenance and Repairs The costs of maintenance are charged as expenses as incurred, except where they relate to the replacement of a component of an asset, in which case the costs are capitalised and depreciated.

36 ANNUAL REPORT 04/05 Trustees of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2005

1.11 Leased Assets 1.14 Inventories 1.19 Budgeted Amounts The Museum leases certain plant and Inventories are stated at the lower of The budgeted amounts are drawn from equipment, and land and buildings. cost and net realisable value. Cost is the budgets as formulated at the determined using the ‘first in first out’ beginning of the financial year and with All such leases are operating leases, method of stock valuation. any adjustments for the effects of where the lessors effectively retain additional appropriations, s 21A, s 24 substantially all the risks and benefits 1.15 Other Financial Assets and/or s 26 of the Public Finance and of ownership of the leased items, the “Other financial assets” are generally Audit Act 1983. payments on which are included in the recognised at cost, with the exception determination of the results of of TCorp Hour-Glass Facilities and The budgeted amounts in the operations over the lease term. Managed Fund Investments, which are Statement of financial performance and measured at market value. the Statement of cash flows are Operating lease payments are charged generally based on the amounts to the Statement of Financial 1.16 Grants disclosed in the NSW Budget Papers Performance in the periods in which The Museum receives funds the (as adjusted above). However, in the they are incurred. expenditure of which is restricted by Statement of financial position, the the conditions under which the 1.12 Cash amounts vary from the Budget Papers, donation or bequest is made. These Cash comprises cash on hand and bank as the opening balances of the funds are recognised as revenue in the balances with the Museum’s bankers. budgeted amounts are based on carried period in which they are received. In The Museum also classifies certificates forward actual amounts ie per the some cases where there is an of deposit and bank bills for statement audited financial statements (rather overriding condition that requires of financial position purposes as cash. than carried forward estimates). repayment of the grant if the condition For cash flow purposes investments is not met, an amount equal to the with TCorp term facilities are included grant is recognised as a contingent as cash. liability until such time as the condition 1.13 Receivables either materialises or is removed. Receivables are recognised and carried 1.17 Payables at cost, based on the original invoice These amounts represent liabilities for amounts less a provision for any goods and services provided to the uncollectible debts. An estimate for Museum and other amounts, including doubtful debts is made when collection interest. Interest is accrued over the of the full amount is no longer probable. period it becomes due. Bad debts are written off as incurred. 1.18 Non-Monetary Assistance The Museum receives assistance and contributions from third parties by way of the provision of volunteer labour, donations and bequests to the collection and the provision of goods and services free of charge. These contributions are valued as at the date of acquisition or provision of services. Values in relation to donations to the collection and donations of goods and services are recognised in the Statement of Financial Performance as revenue under Grants and Industry Contributions and as an expense under the appropriate classification.

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Trustees of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2005

2005 2004 $’000 $’000

2. Expenses

2.1 Employee related expenses Salaries and wages (including recreation leave) 19,464 17,861 Superannuation 2,107 1,942 Long service leave 1,194 758 Workers compensation insurance 270 499 Payroll tax and fringe benefit tax 1,561 1,412 24,596 22,472

In addition, employee related expenditure totalling $2,064,000 (2004 $2,194,000) has been incurred on capital projects including $1,314,000 (2004 $1,600,000) for processing costs in accessioning additions to the collection (refer notes 1.6, and 15). Also, employee related non-cash contributions of $545,000 in the form of voluntary labour, were received (2004: $544,000).

2.2 Other operating expenses Advertising and publicity 2,855 1,532 Auditor’s remuneration – audit or review of the financial reports 45 41 Bank fees and financial expenses 202 60 Books, magazines and subscriptions 106 156 Catering and entertainment 213 210 Cleaning and laundry 705 737 Computer software 311 314 Consultants 120 183 Consumables 800 598 Cost of sales 197 318 Equipment hire and leasing 330 257 Exhibition fitout 1,443 2,074 Fees – contract services 2,152 2,116 Freight, cartage and handling 513 – Fringe benefit tax 120 97 Grants 117 – Insurance 669 667 Legal, royalty and copyright fees 240 26 Minor expenses 22 66 Motor vehicle expenses 65 66 Postage and mailing services 139 140 Power and water supplies 972 1,040 Printing and publications 589 405 Provision for doubtful debts 33 – Rent 544 523 Staff training and related expenses 190 197 Stationery and office supplies 69 117 Telephone – calls and rental 388 425 Travel 454 290 14,603 12,655

Other operating expenses include non-cash contributions of $2,486,000 in the form of goods and services.

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2005 2004 $’000 $’000 2.3 Depreciation and amortisation expense Buildings 2,454 2,238 Plant and equipment 796 536 Exhibition fitout 1,423 1,443 4,673 4,217

3. Revenues

3.1 Sale of goods and services Sale of goods Shops 154 442 Publications 180 109

Rendering of services Admissions 4,313 2,033 Members organisation 661 328 Leased operations 249 271 Venue hire – functions 434 488 Exhibition fees 283 90 Fees for staff services 577 837 Other 21 9 6,872 4,607

3.2 Investment income Interest 132 227 Gain on long term investment 352 219 484 446

3.3 Grants and contributions Government grants 547 1,398 Public donations 29 19 Powerhouse Foundation donations 93 – Industry donations and contributions 604 867 1,273 2,284 Non-cash donations – collection/exhibition items 422 860 – goods and services 2,486 993 2,908 1,853 4,181 4,137

3.4 Other revenue Other income 165 98 Correction of creditor balance (refer note 3.5) 476 – 641 98

3.5 Individually significant items The correction of creditor balances (refer note 3.4) represents adjustments for overstated accounts payable balances relating to 2002-03 ($202,000) and 2003-04 ($274,000).

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Trustees of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2005

2005 2004 $’000 $’000

4. Gain/(loss) on disposal of non-current assets

Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment 333 327 Written down value of assets sold/disposed 323 301 10 26

Proceeds from sale of land – 1,300 Written down value of assets sold/disposed – 202 – 1,098

Net gain/(loss) on disposal of non-current assets 10 1,124

5. Conditions on Grants

The Museum receives funds the expenditure of which is restricted to the purpose for which they were given by conditions attached to the grants. These funds are recognised as revenue in the period in which they are received. During the 2004/05 year contributions totalling $99,000 were received and recognised as revenue. Expenditure of these funds expected to occur during 2005/06 on items for the collection and temporary exhibitions and to accord with the conditions and for the purpose for which they were given.

6. Appropriations

Recurrent appropriations Total recurrent drawdowns from Treasury (per Summary of Compliance in Recurrent) 28,168 28,493

Comprising Recurrent appropriations ( per Statement of Financial Performance) 28,168 28,493

Capital appropriations Total capital drawdowns from Treasury (per Summary of Compliance in Capital) 4,961 14,653

Comprising Capital appropriations (per Statement of Financial Performance) 4,961 14,653

7. Acceptance by the Crown Entity of employee benefits and other liabilities

The following liabilities and/or expenses have been assumed by the Crown Entity: Superannuation 2,108 1,942 Long service leave 1,170 754 Payroll tax 126 116 3,404 2,812

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Trustees of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2005

8. Program information

The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences is a program within the Arts portfolio. The Museum’s program objective is to promote understanding and appreciation of society's evolution and our cultural heritage in the fields of science, technology, industry, design, decorative arts and history. The program description is the acquisition, conservation and research of artefacts and other materials relating to science, technology and the applied arts; dissemination of information to the community, industry and government through a range of services including exhibitions, educational programs, publications, website and specialist advice; administration of the Powerhouse Museum, the Sydney Observatory and the Migration Heritage Centre. 2005 2004 $’000 $’000

9. Current assets – cash

Cash at bank and on hand 83 35 TCorp – Hour glass cash facility 145 2,303 228 2,338

For the purposes of the Statement of cash flows, cash includes cash on hand, cash at bank and current and non-current investments consisting of certificates of deposit, bank bills and investments with TCorp (note 1.12).

Cash assets recognised in the Statement of financial position are reconciled to cash at the end of the financial year as shown in the Statement of cash flows as follows:

Cash (per Statement of Financial Position) 228 2,338 TCorp – Hour glass long term growth facility 3,140 2,848 Bank overdraft – (768) Closing cash and cash equivalents (per Statement of cash flows) 3,368 4,418

10. Current assets – receivables

Sale of goods and services 302 680 less: Provision for doubtful debts 37 4 265 676

Accrued interest on deposits 2 1 Other debtors 345 387 612 1,064

11. Current assets – inventories

Trading stock – finished goods – At the lower of cost or net realisable value – 211

12. Current assets – other

Prepayments 143 196

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Trustees of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2005

2005 2004 $’000 $’000

13. Non current assets – other financial assets

13.1 Investment with TCorp

TCorp – Hour-Glass Long Term Growth Facility Trust 3,140 2,848

13.2 Investments accounted for using the equity method

Movement in the carrying amount of investments in joint venture: Opening balance at start of year – – New investment 79 – Share of profits 89 – Dividends received/receivable (89) – Closing balance at end of year 79 – 3,219 2,848

During the year the Museum entered into a joint venture agreement with International Management Group of America Pty Ltd. (IMG) in relation to the Retail Operations Business at the Powerhouse Shop, Sydney Observatory Shop and any Special Exhibitions Shops within the Powerhouse Museum. The joint venture is responsible for the management, operations and product development in relation to the Retail Operations Business at the Powerhouse Museum. The Museum has contributed 50% of the working capital for the joint venture and is entitled to a 50% share of profits from the joint venture.

14. Non current assets – property, plant and equipment

Land and Buildings Land – at fair value 33,135 25,022 Total land 33,135 25,022

Buildings and improvements – at fair value 113,240 102,524 Accumulated depreciation – buildings and improvements (28,086) (27,784) Written down value – buildings and improvements 85,154 74,740

Total written down value – land and buildings 118,289 99,762

Plant and equipment Plant and equipment – at fair value 45,903 34,447 Accumulated depreciation – plant and equipment (25,505) (16,678) Total written down value – plant and equipment 20,398 17,769

Collection Collection – at fair value 398,650 370,547

Total collection 398,650 370,547 Total property, plant and equipment at net book value 537,337 488,078

The Museum incurs continuing expenditure on the research and development, preservation and maintenance of the collection. During the year $4,797,000 (2004 $3,513,000) was directly expended in this area. Collection items acquired free of liability during the year have been valued, where values can be reasonably determined, at $422,000 (2004 $860,000). This amount has been treated as additions under collection at valuation. Processing costs in relation to the accessioning have been included in collection at cost. Processing costs include employee related costs of $1,314,000.

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Trustees of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2005

Reconciliations Reconciliations of the carrying amounts of each class of property, plant and equipment at the beginning and end of the current and previous financial year are set out below.

2005 Land and Plant and Collection Total Buildings Equipment $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Carrying amount at start of year 99,762 17,769 370,547 488,078 Additions 1,182 2,291 2,114 5,587 Disposals – (323) – (323) Net revaluation increment 19,799 2,880 25,989 48,668 Depreciation expense (2,454) (2,219) – (4,673) Carrying amount at end of year 118,289 20,398 398,650 537,337

2005 2004 $’000 $’000

15. Restricted assets

Included in investments are funds donated or bequeathed to the Museum for specific purposes. They are made up of amounts that are preserved until specific dates in the future with the balance expendable at any time by the Trustees in accordance with the donation or bequest.

Capital preserved until 2012 82 82 Expendable 218 204 300 286

16. Current liabilities – payables

Trade creditors 1,630 3,446 Accruals 987 908 2,617 4,354

17. Current liabilities – interest bearing liabilities

Bank overdraft – unsecured – 768

18. Current/non-current liabilities – provisions

Employee benefits and related on-costs Recreation leave 2,235 2,069 Long service leave on-costs 175 150 Payroll Tax on long service leave 317 272 2,727 2,491

Aggregate employee benefits and related on-costs Provisions – current 2,283 2,111 Provisions – non-current 444 380 2,727 2,491

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Trustees of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2005

19. Changes in equity

Accumulated Asset revaluation Total equity funds reserve 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Balance at beginning of year 394,184 382,624 91,824 91,824 486,008 474,448

Changes in equity – other than transactions with owners as owners

Surplus for the year 1,519 11,560 – – 1,519 11,560

Increment on revaluation of: Land and buildings – – 19,799 – 19,799 – Plant and equipment – – 2,880 – 2,880 – Collection – – 25,989 – 25,989 –

Total 1,519 11,560 48,668 – 50,187 11,560

Balance at end of year 395,703 394,184 140,492 91,824 536,195 486,008

Asset revaluation reserve The asset revaluation reserve is used to record increments and decrements on the revaluation of non-current assets. This accords with the Museum’s policy on the ‘Revaluation of Physical Non-Current Assets’ as discussed in Note 1.8.

2005 2004 $’000 $’000

20. Commitments for expenditure

20.1) Capital commitments Aggregate capital expenditure contracted for construction of permanent exhibition at balance date and not provided for: Not later than one year 529 – Later than one year and not later than 5 years – – Later than 5 years –– Total (including GST) 529 –

20.2) Other expenditure commitments Aggregate other expenditure contracted for maintenance at balance date and not provided for: Not later than one year 62 78 Later than one year and not later than 5 years 95 – Later than 5 years – – Total (including GST) 157 78

20.3) Operating lease commitments Future non-cancellable operating lease rentals not provided for and payable: Not later than one year 150 863 Later than one year and not later than 5 years 98 239 Later than 5 years – – Total (including GST) 248 1,102

These operating lease commitments are not recognised in the financial statements as liabilities. The total commitments above include input tax credits of $85,000 (2004: $107,000) that are expected to be recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office.

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Trustees of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2005

21. Budget review

Net cost of services The net cost of services for the year was $17,000 above budget. Assets and liabilities Main variations to budget in the statement of financial position were decreases in Current Assets of $2,569,000 and Current Liabilities of $3,891,000. Property, Plant and Equipment increased by $47,988,000. The decrease in Current Assets was as a result of reduction in cash. Current Liabilities decreased due to the reduction in creditors by $2,121,000 and interest bearing liabilities. The increase in Property, Plant and Equipment was as a result of the revaluation of land, buildings, permanent exhibitions and collection undertaken as at 30 June 2005. Equity has increased by $49,467,000 due to the revaluation of land, buildings, permanent exhibitions and collection. Cash flows Cash and cash equivalents decreased from budget during the year by $1,020,000. Increase in operating expense payments of $1,998,000 and decrease in retained revenues of $5,000 was offset by an increase in government funding of $443,000 to give a decrease in net cash flows from operating activities of $1,560,000.

2005 2004 $’000 $’000

22. Reconciliation of net cash flows from operating activities to net cost of services

Net cash used in operating activities (3,783) (15,659) Cash flows from Government 34,363 44,229 Adjustments for items not involving cash Depreciation 4,673 4,217 Donations to the collection (422) (860) Provision for doubtful debts 33 – Increase/(decrease) in creditors and accruals (2,861) 1,135 Increase/(decrease) in employee entitlements 246 (55) Decrease/(increase) in receivables 421 (327) Decrease/(increase) in interest receivable (1) (1) Decrease/(increase) in prepayments 54 (94) Decrease/(increase) in inventories 132 93 Net (gain)/loss on sale of plant and equipment (10) (1,124) Employee benefit liabilities accepted by the Crown Entity 2,169 1,730

Net cost of services 35,014 33,284

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Trustees of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2005

2005 2004 $’000 $’000

23. Non-cash financing and investing activities

Assistance and contributions received free of charge from third parties are recorded in the financial statements in relation to donations to the collection and goods and services. Donations in the form of voluntary labour are not included in the financial statements. Total assistance and contributions received free of charge are detailed below:

Revenues In Note 3.3 – grants and contributions Non-cash donations voluntary labour 545 544 donations to the collection 422 860 goods and services 2,486 993 3,453 2,397

Expenses In Note 2.1 – employee related expenses Salaries and wages 545 544 In Note 2.2 – other operating expenses Advertising and publicity 1,824 558 Catering and entertainment 16 4 Computer Software 72 21 Consumables 271 65 Exhibition fitout 150 136 Fees – contract services 6 20 Freight, cartage and handling – 61 Equipment hire 1 – Power-Electricity – 100 Travel 39 11 In maintenance – Buildings 107 8 In Note 14 – non current assets – plant and equipment Computer equipment – 9 In Note 14 – non current assets – collection Collection items 422 860 3,453 2,397

24. Financial Instruments

Cash at bank Interest is earned on daily balances at a rate set weekly based on the average weekly overnight rate benchmark less a margin determined at the time of tendering for the account. Interest rate at year end was 4.50% per annum (2004 4.25%). Receivables The credit risk is the carrying amount (net of any provision for doubtful debts). Interest is earned on trade debtors in selected cases where extended terms of payment are negotiated. The carrying amount approximates net fair value. Sales are made on 30-day terms. Hour-Glass investment facilities The Museum invests in NSW Treasury Corporation Hourglass long term growth and cash facilities. The Hourglass facility is represented by a number of units of a managed investment pool, with each particular pool having different investment horizons and being comprised of a mix of asset classes appropriate to that investment horizon. TCorp appoints and monitors fund managers and establishes and monitors the application of appropriate investment guidelines. The value of the investments held can decrease as well as increase depending upon market conditions. The value that best represents the maximum credit risk exposure is the net fair value. The value of the above investments represents the Museum’s share of the value of the underlying assets of the facility and is stated at net fair value. The TCorp Hourglass Cash Facility was earning a weighted average interest rate of 5.6% (2004 5.3%) and the weighted average interest rate on TCorp Hourglass Long Term Growth Facility was 12.1% (2004 15.4%).

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Trustees of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2005

Trade creditors and accruals The liabilities are recognised for amounts due to be paid in the future for goods or services received, whether or not invoiced. Amounts owing to suppliers (which are unsecured) are settled in accordance with the policy set out in Treasurer’s Direction 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 or a statement is received. Treasurer’s Direction 219.01 allows the Minister to award interest for late payment. No interest was paid during the year (2004 – Nil).

25. Tax status The activities of the Museum are exempt from income tax.

26. Impact of Adopting Australian Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards The Museum will apply the Australian Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (AEIFRS) from the reporting period beginning 1 July 2005. The transition to the new standards will be achieved by allocating internal resources to analyse the pending standards and Urgent Issues Group Abstracts to identify key areas regarding policies, procedures, systems and financial impacts affected by the transition. The Museum has determined the key areas where changes in accounting policies may impact the financial report. Some of these impacts arise because AEIFRS requirements are different from existing AASB requirements (AGAAP). Other impacts may arise from options in AEIFRS. To ensure consistency at the whole of government level, NSW Treasury has advised agencies of options it is likely to mandate for the NSW Public Sector. Management’s best estimates as at the date of preparing the 30 June 2005 financial report of the estimated financial impacts of AEIFRS indicate that there will be no material impact on the Museum’s equity and profit/loss. The Museum does not anticipate any material impacts on its cash flows. The actual effects of the transition may differ from the estimated impact because of pending changes to the AEIFRS, including the UIG interpretations and/or emerging accepted practice in their interpretation and application. The Museum’s accounting policies may also be affected by a proposed standard to harmonise accounting standards with Government Finance Statistics (GFS). However, the impact is uncertain because it depends on when this standard is finalised and whether it can be adopted in 2005-06. The key areas of changes in accounting policy having potential to impact the financial report were identified as the following; – The cost and fair value of property, plant and equipment to be increased to include restoration costs as required by AASB116. – The application of AASB116 to the Museum’s heritage assets. – In the cases where grants are received for the provision of a service or are subject to restrictive conditions the grant can continue to be recognised on receipt under AASB 1004 or delayed, in accordance with ED125, until the conditions are met or the goods/ services delivered. The Museum has addressed these issues by undertaking the following strategies; a) Property Plant & Equipment The Museum has commissioned a revaluation of its Land and Buildings and Permanent Exhibition Galleries as at 30 June 2005 in accordance with both AASB 1041 Revaluation of Non Current Assets (pre 1 July 2005) and AASB 116 Property Plant and Equipment and AASB136 Impairment of Assets (post 30 June 2005). As a result, it has been determined that there has been no impact on the value of the Museum’s Land and Buildings and Permanent Exhibition Galleries as a result of adopting AEIFRS. b) Grant recognition for not-for-profit entities The Museum will apply the requirements in AASB 1004 Contributions regarding contributions of assets (including grants) and forgiveness of liabilities. There are no differences in the recognition requirements between the new AASB 1004 and the current AASB 1004. However, the new AASB 1004 may be amended by proposals in Exposure Draft (ED) 125 Financial Reporting by Local Governments. If the ED 125 approach is applied, revenue and/or expense recognition will not occur until either the Museum supplies the related goods and services (where grants are in-substance agreements for the provision of goods and services) or until conditions are satisfied. ED 125 may therefore delay revenue recognition compared with AASB 1004, where grants are recognised when controlled. However, at this stage, the timing and dollar impact of these adjustments is uncertain.

27. Contingent Liabilities The Trust is unaware of the existence of any contingent liabilities as at balance date.

28. Post Balance Date Events The Trust is unaware of any post balance dates events that would have a material impact on the Museum’s financial statements.

END OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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1. User numbers July 2004-June 2005 July 2003-June 2004 Powerhouse Museum 562,607 Powerhouse Museum 350,948 Sydney Observatory 139,705 Sydney Observatory 149,538 Total on-site 702,312 Total on-site 500,486 Off-site exhibitions and programs 719,703 Off-site exhibitions and programs 449,185 Total visitors on-site and off-site 1,442,015 Total visitors on-site and off-site 949,671 Website – unique visitors 1,606,550 Website – unique visitors 1,595,656 Total – in person and online 3,028,565 Total – in person and online 2,545,327

* does not include off site programs which reached another 20,000+ users

2. User diversity 4. Presentation of public and education programs Action plan for women Cultural diversity which promote the value of cultural diversity, The Museum supports the whole-of-Government The Museum’s Ethnic Affairs Priorities Statement including Gyuto monks of Tibet residency; Bright approach in meeting the broad policy outcomes (EAPS) is: Flowers cultural day; Beirut to Baghdad of the Government’s Action Plan for Women. It is The Museum recognises and values the cultural Community Cultural Weekend; 1001 TILES - an recognised that all areas of NSW Government diversity of the people of Australia and, in all of archway from Beirut to Baghdad public program have a role in improving the economic and social its operations, it aims to take account of and (1, 2, 3) participation of women by integrating the needs reflect this cultural diversity so that people from 5. As part of celebrations for Seniors Week 2005 and concerns of women as part of normal ethnic communities are interested in supporting special language tours in Mandarin were business. There are no specific commitments in and using the Museum. provided by volunteers. (1, 2) the plan which refer to the Powerhouse Museum. The objectives of the Action Plan of Following are examples of the Museum’s 6. Developed media partnership with SBS Radio particular relevance to the Museum are to activities which deliver outcomes in the three and Television to promote exhibitions and promote a workplace which is equitable, safe and Key Result Areas (KRAs) of 1) Social justice, 2) associated events to broader multicultural responsive to women’s needs; to promote the Community harmony, and 3) Economic and audience. Partnership has included advertising position of women in society; to promote access cultural opportunities. All of the Museum’s and editorial support, ticket giveaways and to and successful outcomes for women in the cultural diversity services promote community listener events. (1,2,3) education and training system; and to improve harmony as each encourages an understanding 7. Continued availability of Powerhouse publications the health and quality of life of women. and appreciation of different cultures. Each of the relating to a range of culturally diverse subjects The Museum fulfils these objectives in the Museum’s ethnic affairs initiatives, below, from previous exhibitions and programs and the following ways: indicates which of the three KRAs are served (in Museum’s collection. Released in 2004-05 Bright brackets, after the initiative). flowers: textiles and ceramics of Central Asia; – implementing EEO policies and practices, OH&S Outcomes in 2004-2005 Pathways through paradise: Oriental rugs from policies and procedures and flexible working 1. Exhibitions - Bright flowers: textiles and ceramics Australian Collections; Contemporary silver: arrangements; of Central Asia; Pathways through paradise: made in Italy; Greek treasures: from the Benaki – offering a mentorship scheme to female staff to Oriental rugs from Australian Collections; Museum in Athens; Golden Threads: the Chinese assist them to develop their careers; Contemporary silver: made in Italy; Greek in regional NSW 1850-1950 published by the – asking gender questions in all surveys to ensure treasures: from the Benaki Museum in Athens; New England Regional Art Museum in that women’s needs are being met by Museum Beirut to Baghdad: communities, collecting and association with Powerhouse Publishing. (1, 2, 3) exhibitions, programs and services; culture (2) Strategies for 2005-2006 – presenting exhibitions and programs which are of 2. Programs by Migration Heritage Centre at the 1. Exhibitions including The cutting edge: fashion particular interest to women and which promote Powerhouse, including Sharing the Lode: The from Japan. (2) women’s contributions to society such as Broken Hill Migrant Story (The Centre funded and 2. Continuation of Migration Heritage Centre at the ‘…never done’: women’s work in the home; project managed the book in partnership with the Powerhouse (1, 2, 3) – publications such as Women with wings: Community Relations Commission and the 3. Presentation of public and education programs portraits of Australian women pilots and In her Broken Hill Migrant Heritage Committee Inc). The which promote the value of cultural diversity view: the photographs of Hedda Morrison in Centre supported an exhibition celebrating the including Tokyo recycle project #15. (1, 2, 3) China & Sarawak 1933-67. life of Quong Tart (1850-1903) a Chinese-born tea merchant and philanthropist of the late- 4. Continued availability of Powerhouse publications Disability Plan nineteenth century at the NewContemporaries relating to a range of culturally diverse subjects It is a priority for the Museum to provide Gallery, in the Queen Victoria Building. Real from previous exhibitions and programs and the excellent access, services and opportunities for Stories: people and cultures at work was a Museum’s collection (1, 2, 3) people with disabilities in accordance with the partnership with the South Western Sydney Area 5. Acquisition of objects which reflect Australia’s Museum’s Disability Plan. These services are Health Service, Liverpool Health Services, the cultural diversity and promote the creativity of all described in the Museum’s Guide, which is NSW Refugee Health Service and the University cultures (1, 2, 3) available free to all visitors, and on the Museum’s of NSW. (1, 2, 3) website. Among special services for people with disabilities are - special booked touch tours 3. Hosting of International Conference on Quong tailored to each particular group; provision of Tart and His Times and International Conference designated parking; minimum charges and on Oriental Carpets, ICOC Down Under. numbers waived on packages for students with disabilities and theatres equipped with an induction loop for visitors who use hearing aids.

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Outcomes 2004-2005 Bottle, 'Black/White/Topaz Sentinel', kiln fused Quilt, 'Aunt Clara's quilt', embroidered patchwork, 2,500 bookings for people with special needs to Bullseye glass tile, 'roll-up' process, wheel cut, made by Mrs Clara Bates, Ginkin, NSW, Australia, participate in Museum activities. hand-sanded with 220 and 400 mesh grit and 'wet 1890-1915 3% of visitors to general exhibitions surveyed and dry' sand paper with wax oil medium, made by Gift of Mrs Robin Throsby, 2004 (2004/160/1) identify a disability of some type. Jane Bruce, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 2003 Bong (water pipe), novelty design in the form of a Purchased 2005 (2005/10/1) Sydney Observatory offered a free special program witch, for smoking marijuana (cannabis), ceramic on the International Day of People with Disabilities. Poster, advocating contraception, 'Would you be and metal, maker unknown, 1980-1988 more careful if it was you that got pregnant?', Gift of an anonymous donor, 2004 (2004/161/1) Sydney Observatory provides wheelchair access paper, made by The Family Planning Association of to a telescope in the grounds and the 3-D Space Printing machine, metal/ rubber, designed and Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Theatre can be organised to accommodate made by P O'Reilly for the Communist Party of (1970-1990) wheelchairs. Australia, place unknown, 1950 Gift of Queensland Family Planning (2005/13/3) Gift of the SEARCH Foundation, 2005 (2004/152/1) SoundHouse™ Special Access Kit has continued Electroconvulsive therapy unit, electronic machine its booked disability music service. In 04-05, Tape recorder, Yamaha TC800D stereo cassette in case, used at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, 45 groups totalling over 380 people made use deck, metal/ plastic/ electronic components, manufactured by Both Equipment Pty Ltd, Sydney, of this program. designed by Mario Bellini, manufactured by NSW, Australia, (1955-1965) Yamaha, Nippon Gakki Co, Ltd., Hamamatsu, Gift of Wagga Wagga Base Hospital (2005/7/1) Japan, 1976 3. Selected acquisitions Breastplate, 'David King of the Woronora', Gift of Monica Gobel, 2004 (2004/113/) During the year the Museum acquired a diverse engraved brass, maker unknown, Sydney, NSW, Commercial art works (3), art work for promotion range of objects for its collection through donation, Australia, 1810-1821 of television programming of ‘You Can't See Round sponsorship, bequest and purchase. All Purchased 2005 (2005/35/1) Corners’, ‘Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ and ‘The Black acquisitions are made in accordance with the Breastplate, 'Bobby King of Grafton', engraved Castle’, paper board/ ink/ water colour, designed Museum’s Collection development and research brass, maker unknown, Sydney, NSW, Australia, and made by in house ATN 7 graphic artists policy. A representative selection of 1810-1821 including Bill Wells, ATN 7, Sydney, Australia, c1962 acquisitions follows. Purchased 2005 (2005/35/2) Gift of Paul Bushby, 2004 (2004/114/1) Uniform, women’s, 'Wirriyarra', designed by Peter Foreman's time book, paper/ card, owned and Electric lift motor and winch, metal/ paint, used in Morrissey at Balarinji Design Studio, for Qantas used by Tom Wiles during construction of the Grace Bros building, Bay Street, Sydney, NSW, Airways, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2003 Jounama Dam, Snowy Mountains Scheme, Australia, made by Smith Major & Stevens Ltd, Gift of Qantas Airways, 2004 (2004/165/1) produced by Société Dumez, France, 1967-1968 Northampton, England, 1910-1915 Hat, cowboy, men’s, beaver felt/ leather/ cord, Gift of Mr Tom Wiles 2005 (2005/11/1) Gift of Scott Czarnecki, 2004 (2004/111/1) worn by Smoky Dawson, Australia, 1975-1995, Guitar with case, star-shaped electric body, Chair, 'Tulip', fibreglass/ aluminium/ wool/ rubber, made by John B Stetson Company Inc, USA, c.1975 lacquered wood/ metal/ leather/ vinyl/ foam, used designed by Eero Saarinen in 1956, made by Knoll Gift of Smoky Dawson, 2004 (2004/168/1) by Lucky Starr, Australia, made by Levin Guitars, Associates, New York, USA, c1960 Digital sound recorder console and stand, 'Merlin', Sweden, 1958-1960 Gift of Krythia Reid 2004, (2004/117/1) metal/ plastic, designed by D3 Design, Sydney, Gift of Leslie Morrison, 2005 (2005/24/1) Rotary hoe, ‘Terrier’, metal/ rubber, Howard Auto- 2000-2001, made by Fairlight ESP Pty Ltd, Chair, 'Talon chair', carbon fibre reinforced plastic/ cultivators Ltd, Northmead, NSW, Australia, Australia, 2000-2001 steel, designed and developed by Bang Design and 1952-1960 Gift of Fairlight au Pty Ltd (2004/167/1) Talon Technology Pty Ltd, Sydney, NSW, Australia, Gift of Don Sommers 2005 (2005/69/1) Radio transceiver, Magnaphone Portable Satellite 1996-1997, manufactured by Talon Technology Pty Banjulele and case, timber/ metal/ calfskin, Alvin D Telephone model MX2020, metal/ fabric/ plastic/ Ltd in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Sydney, NSW, Keech, (USA), 1918-1945 electronic components, used by Goldsearch Ltd., Australia, 1997-2000 Gift of Derek Parker, 2005 (2005/56/1) Sydney, Australia, designed and manufactured by Gift of Talon Technology Pty Ltd, 2005 (2005/6/1) Magnavox, Deer Park, USA, 1990 Kettle with singing whistle, brass/ stainless steel/ Fruit and leaf wood carving, wood/ paint/ gilt, Gift of Mr John Percival, 2005 (2005/26/1) heat-resistant plastic, designed by Richard Sapper, owned by Quong Tart, Sydney, NSW, Australia, Germany, made by Alessi, Italy, c1980-1983. Evening dress, beaded pink chiffon trimmed with (1886-1898) Gift of the Estate of Ian Neil Whalland, 2005 charms, designed by Lisa Ho and made in the Gift of Anthony Rodd 2005 (2005/28/2) (2005/66/1) workrooms of Lisa Ho in Sydney, worn by Delta Steam engine, single cylinder vertical, metal/ paint, Goodrem to the ARIA Music Awards, Sydney, Salver, electroplated silver, made by Phoenix for used at James Hunter and Sons soap works, NSW, Australia, 2003 the 'Imperial' series, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Waterloo and Botany, NSW, Australia, made by CH Gift of Lisa Ho, 2005 (2005/1/1) c1932 Wheeler, Philadelphia, USA, 1918-1949 Gift of David Applebaum, 2005 (2005/66/21) Wedding outfit, acrylic/ nylon/ lurex/ Alençon lace/ Gift of James Hunter and Sons Pty Ltd, 2005 Typewriter, Lexikon 82 Electric Portable Typewriter, 'Aurora' Swarovski crystals/ jet beads/ pearls/ tulle (2005/17/1) veil, worn by Claudia Chan Shaw on her marriage cast-injected ABS plastic body/ metal/ rubber/ Stroller, 'Bertini Shuttle', plastic/ metal, designed to Stewart White on Sunday October 17, 1993, electronic components, designed by Mario Bellini by Ideation Design, manufactured by IGC designed by Claudia and Vivian Chan Shaw, made in collaboration with A Macchi Cassia, G Pasini, S (Australia) Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in the workrooms of Vivian Chan Shaw, Sydney, Pasqui, 1972-73, manufactured by Ing C Olivetti & 1998-2001 NSW, Australia, 1993. C, S.p.a., Glasgow, UK, 1976 Gift of IGC (Australia) Pty Ltd, 2005 (2005/8/1) Gift of Vivian Chan Shaw, 2005 (2005/32/1) Gift of Marie Haselhurst, 2005 (2005/46/1) Electronic toys, Mattel Electronics®Intellivision Poker machine, 'Ballyhoo', made by Bally (Intelligent television) model 3668, packaging, Manufacturing Company/ modified by Jack manuals, 13 games, audiovisual connectors, power Rooklyn, USA/ Australia, 1976-1977 adaptor, plastic/ metal/ electronic components/ Gift of Karen van Kretschmar, 2005 (2005/60/1) paper, designed by Mattel Inc, manufactured by Mattel Inc, USA, 1980 Donated by Daniel Uremovic, 2004 (2004/150/1)

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Bowl, porcellaneous stoneware/ blue glaze, made Temporary Exhibitions Pathways through paradise: Oriental rugs from by Anders Ousback, Collector, NSW, Australia, 1997 Australian Design Awards showcase Australian collections Gift of Leo Schofield, 2005 (2005/87/1) 3 July 2004 – 15 June 2005 21 August 2004 – 30 January 2005 Evening dress, women's, magenta and white floral From a range of funky homewares and furnishings, Prized by collectors from Plato to William Morris print silk organza, Hubert de Givenchy Couture, including the first Australian ‘eco-friendly’ timber the rugs of Western and Central Asia are one of France, c1985 chair, to the Qantas Skybed designed by Marc the world’s great cultural treasures. This exhibition Gift of Margie and Andrew Isles, 2005 (2005/86/2) Newson, the Powerhouse selection from the brought together for the first time many of the finest oriental rugs, kilims and nomadic trappings Headdress (Dari), heron feathers/ cane/ braid, Ken Australian Design Awards featured outstanding from Australian collections. Thaiday, Torres Strait Islands, Queensland, achievements in design. Innovative medical devices Presented in association with the Oriental Rug Australia, 2005 were also on display alongside the latest versions Society of NSW. Held in conjunction with ICOC Purchased 2005 (2005/80/1) of some Australian icons. This display was on view within the Success and innovation exhibition. DOWN UNDER 2004, The Regional International Newspaper trolley, metal/ rubber/ paper, owned by Supported by Australian Design Awards, a division Conference on Oriental Carpets. White Bay newsagent, used by Beatrice Bush, of Standards Australia. A floral feast* White Bay, NSW, Australia, made by Kelso, 1 September 2004 - ongoing Australia, (1985-1995) The Bombay Sapphire Blue Room + The level 4 café showcase featured a charming Gift of Glen & Phillip Bush, 2005 (2005/90/0) Martini Culture 4 August – 7 November 2004 collection of Doulton vases and jardinieres, Dog houses (2) modified to travel on the back of a Bombay Sapphire brought to Australia the best in featuring hand-painted designs of Australian native bicycle, plastic/ wood/ metal/ glass/ paper/ foam/ international contemporary glass design with these flora. The collection is also interspersed with some fabric/ sequin, used by dog Edward Bear, made by two exhibition projects. The Blue Room outstanding local wares. Richard Lee, Sydney, NSW, Australia, (1995-2000) showcased innovative works in glass by Garden Palace Promenade* Gift of Richard Lee, 2005 (2005/89/2) international architects, artists and designers from 23 September – 10 October 2004 Bracelet, acrylic/ polyester/ PVC/ silver, designed vases to interiors. Martini Culture presented the The recreation of a Victorian ‘garden promenade’ and made by Peter Chang, Glasgow, Scotland, 2004 12 finalists in contemporary martini glass design. for our 125th celebrations was designed to link the Purchased 2005 (2005/109/1) Sponsored by Bombay Sapphire Museum’s current home with its origin – the Flute in F, four keys, timber/ metal, made by Sydney Morning Herald Young Designer of the Sydney International Exhibition at the Garden Jordan Wainwright, Sydney, NSW, Australia, Year Award 2004 Palace. This installation in the Wran building 1853-1884 4-15 August 2004 included hundreds of Emperor bromeliads and Purchased 2005 (2005/111/1) As part of Sydney Design each year, students and orchids. Samples of stone columns from the Museum’s collection were also displayed along Rug, Kuba runner, wool, Caucasus, 1850- 1860 recent graduates of design are invited to the promenade. Gift of Dr George Soutter and Dr John Yu 2004 participate in the Young Designer of the Year The installation was commissioned by the (2004/136/2) Award competition. In 2004 the design brief was to reuse plastic shopping bags to create an object, Powerhouse Museum and produced by creative Cup, presentation (sporting trophy), Brookong an environment, implement or item of furniture directors Tony Assness and David Crooks, Corinthian Cup, sterling silver, design attributed to that would enhance the home. The resulting landscape designer Hugh Main and actor/director Frederick Woodhouse Snr, Melbourne, production designs were enduring, useful and even enticing. Ron Popenhagen. attributed to Edward Fischer, Geelong, retailed by From Palace to Powerhouse* Welsh Bros, Melbourne, Australia, 1881 Carnivora: Salon Internazionale del Mobile 23 September 2004 – 27 April 2005 Gift of Prof Kenneth Cavill, 2004 (2004/137/1) 4–15 August 2004 Carnivora was the name given to the concept This intriguing display focused on the Museum’s Brooch, women’s, and box, gold/enamelled steakhouse restaurant designed by the University history, tracing its progress from the Museum’s turquoise/emeralds/diamonds, Walsh & Sons of UNSW Faculty of the Built Environment first home in the Garden Palace, to the Agricultural Jewellers, Melbourne, Australia, 1855-1860 students for the Milan Furniture Fair. A 1.10 scale Hall in the Domain, the purpose-built technology Gift of Anne Schofield AM, 2004 (2004/138/1) model of the restaurant was on display during museum in Ultimo and then in 1988 to the Medallion plaque, awarded to John Devereux at Sydney Design Week. Museum’s re-opening on the site of the old Ultimo Intercolonial Exhibition, copper/timber, designed Power Station. Four showcases featured selected Contemporary silver: made in Italy by Charles Summers/made by W Calvert, objects and photographs from the collection. 5 August 2004 – 13 February 2005 Melbourne, Australia, 1866 – 1867 For three decades Italy has been a world leader in Steam Locomotive 3830* Purchased with the assistance of Robert Albert the production of innovative, finely-made 25 September - 10 October 2004 AO, 2004 (2004/125/1) silverware for the home. From the entrepreneurs The magnificent Locomotive 3830 steamed into of the 1970s who rejected historical designs in the Grace Bros Courtyard during the Museum’s anniversary celebrations. The 38 class were 4. Exhibitions search of modernity, to the iconic postmodern regarded as Australia’s finest express locomotives Following is a list of the exhibitions which opened silverware of Memphis and Alessi, to the most during the height of the steam age. Retired from between 1 July 2004 and 30 June 2005. These are recent explosion of ideas, Contemporary silver service in 1967, 3830 was acquired by the in addition to the exhibitions which were available revealed how an ancient craft in Italy developed a Powerhouse Museum and in a joint restoration to the public during the period but opened before truly modern spirit to seduce contemporary project with 3801 Limited (an operator of historic 1 July 2004. Elements of permanent exhibitions consumers. More than 150 objects, from striking trains) and the Hunter Valley Training Company, (from single objects to whole section replacements) tea sets, vases, bowls, jugs to wall mirrors were was returned to steaming condition in 1997. are also changed frequently, this provides visitors on display, designed by acclaimed Italian and with a fresh look at the exhibition theme and also international architects and designers, including Brought to light* meets conservation limits for the display of fragile Ettore Sottsass Jr, Zaha Hadid, Jean Nouvel, Aldo 25 September – 31 October 2004 objects. Exhibitions with an asterisk* indicate Rossi and Australia’s own Denton Corker Marshall. At the heart of the Powerhouse Museum is its displays that celebrated the Museum’s 125th An exhibition developed in association with The collection, a diverse array of treasures, marvels and anniversary by focusing on the Museum’s history, Museo Per Gli Argenti Contemporanei. Under the curiosities built up over 125 years. As part of the collection and nearby community. auspices of the Consulate General of Italy, Sydney anniversary celebrations, Museum curators in conjunction with the Italian Institute of Culture, selected some of their favourite objects from this Italian Trade Commission and the Italian Chamber vast store for a special display. of Commerce. Media partner SBS Radio.

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Bright flowers: textiles and ceramics of The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy - Greek treasures: from the Benaki Museum Central Asia The Exhibition in Athens 16 September 2004 – 20 February 2005 26 December 2004 – 3 April 2005 4 May – 4 September 2005 Bright flowers was a major international exhibition This international travelling exhibition developed in The renowned Benaki collection is one of the most which brought to Australia for the first time a New Zealand explored both the thematic and extensive of its kind in the world, spanning 8000 splendid array of objects from the state museum technological aspects of the hugely successful years of Greek history and prehistory. This exciting collections of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Visitors had the rare collaboration between the Powerhouse and the Kazakhstan. As the name implies a wide range of opportunity to go behind the scenes and view the Benaki, brought to Australia a selection of floral motifs decorated the embroidered dowry fantastic world of Middle earth. The exhibition treasures including prehistoric and historic textiles, glazed ceramics, costume and jewellery featured hundreds of artefacts including original figurines, ceramics, gold jewellery, Coptic-period on display. Bright flowers offered a rare costumes, armour, weapons, jewellery and toys and textiles, Byzantine painted icons and opportunity for museum visitors to view such a models. It examined the films’ brilliant use of metal ware, architectural elements, ornate magnificent collection outside Central Asia. It was special effects and cutting edge technology and weapons, watercolours and oil paintings. the product of nearly five years research and explained the use of motion control – the Exhibition organised by the Powerhouse Museum development supported by the Powerhouse combining of the ‘real’ and ‘digital’ action and in association with the Benaki Museum, Athens. Museum’s commitment to Asia-related programs computer-generated image technology. Video National partner: National Australia Bank. Media and the Asia-Pacific region. interviews with the cast, crew and director partners: Seven Network and SBS Radio. Media partner SBS Radio provided an insight into the films’ development and Student fashion Intel Young Scientist 2004 the creative and innovative approach taken. 16 May – 21 August 2005 27 October 2004 – 29 November 2004 Developed and presented by the Museum of New Student fashion provides a glimpse of the next This annual display of models, photographs and Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in partnership with generation of Australian fashion designers, multi-media presentations was created by the top New Line Cinema. This exhibition was made illustrating their sound technical skills and individual NSW student scientists for the Intel Young possible through the support of the New Zealand creativity. The exhibition showcases outfits and Scientist Awards. This year the exhibition was Government. Local sponsors: Air New Zealand, textiles from the final year ranges of the top- launched at Parliament House in Sydney on Seven Network, Sharp Australia and The Sydney graduating students from three Sydney-based 25- 26 October as part of the Science in Parliament Morning Herald. fashion schools. celebration, then moved to the Museum on Toys: science at play Recent acquisitions showcases 27 October 2004. 26 February – 18 July 2005 This display showcases objects which the Organised by the Science Teachers’ Association of A travelling exhibition that made understanding Powerhouse Museum has recently acquired for NSW. Sponsored by: Intel, Powerhouse Museum science fun for the under 10s by focusing on toys. the collection. and NSW Department of Education and Training. The exhibition was divided into five areas; Colonial silver racing trophy 1881 Mysterious, Imaginative, Moving, Creative and The curious economist: William Stanley Jevons 24 September 2004 – 26 April 2005 Timeless. Each section contained play tables, in Sydney Designed by Frederick Woodhouse Snr, the cup hands-on demonstrations and an explanation of the 28 October 2004 - ongoing was made by colonial silversmith Edward Fischer scientific principles behind the toys. Showcasing the works and activities of William of Geelong, Victoria, and retailed by Walsh Bros in Developed by SciTech Discovery Centre, Perth and Stanley Jevons, the founder of modern economics Melbourne. It was one of the last of its kind made Scienceworks Museum, Victoria. Supported by who lived in Sydney from 1854 to 1859, The in 19th century Australia. curious economist shows us that economics and Sydney’s Child. Brooches, demi-parure and locket science are not separate from our society and Paradise, Purgatory and Hellhole: a history of 23 February – 25 April 2005 culture, but are ways of creating, understanding Pyrmont and Ultimo* Given to the Museum by antique jewellery dealer and changing our world. 19 March 2005 – ongoing Anne Schofield AM under the Cultural Gifts Program, Sponsored by the Arab Bank Australia with support Paradise, Purgatory, and Hellhole were names this donation greatly enhances the Museum’s from Historic Houses Trust of NSW, Monash given to quarries in Pyrmont and Ultimo which holdings of colonial and mourning jewellery. University, NSW Department of Lands, NSW provided Sydney with its sandstone from the Treasury, Reserve Bank of Australia. 1860s. The area was also a major centre for the Yamaha TC-800 cassette deck 23 February – 25 April 2005 designTECH 2004 distribution of Australian wool, milk, flour and other Designed in the mid 1970s by Mario Bellini, the 4 December 2004 – 6 March 2005 food stuffs and supplier of power for Sydney’s Italian industrial designer and architect, the designTech showcases outstanding major design lights and trams. It has also been the Museum’s cassette deck was pleasing to the eye, designed projects by 2004 Higher School Certificate home for over 100 years. This exhibition focuses with high-quality components and low tolerances students of Design and Technology. On display on some of the human stories that emerge from a for ease of use, high fidelity, versatility and were innovative designs including a ‘river fishing community that hasn’t stopped changing and endurance. Gift of Mrs Monica Gobel 2004 aid’, a folding wheelbarrow suitable for light shifting; from rural estate to industrial suburb and industrial use, a unique approach to beaded today a highly developed urban environment. ‘Sentinels’ by Jane Bruce jewellery design, and a portable retreat for Animal, vegetable and mineral: the weird and 28 April – 26 July 2005 young adults. wonderful world of the Powerhouse Museum Jane Bruce is and English-born artist who has Presented by the Board of Studies NSW and the 1883 – 1939* worked and taught in Canberra for ten years and NSW Department of Education and Training. 6 April - 17 July 2005 now lives in New York. The bottles that were th displayed reflect the best of her recent work. To Engineering Excellence To celebrate the Museum’s 125 Anniversary, make them she worked with teams of glass artists 21 December 2004 – ongoing this exhibition explored the acquisition and using different techniques and types of glass. Each year, the Sydney Division of Engineers organisation of the Museum’s early collections and Australia conducts an awards program to the history of its scientific research into the Smoky Dawson’s hat showcase outstanding engineering projects. The chemical properties of native plants. It traced the 28 April – 26 July 2005 six projects indicated the diversity and quality of shift that ultimately led to the closure of the One of this country’s finest country and western the entries in the 2004 Awards. They show how Museum’s laboratories and a new focus on entertainers, Smoky Dawson has also been a engineers are creating innovative solutions to science, technology and the applied arts. songwriter, whip cracker, sharpshooter, knife and provide for society’s needs in areas such as axe thrower and trick horse rider. He has donated education, energy and transport. his Stetson hat, as well as a comic, songbook and Presented in association with Engineers Australia, sheet music. 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Travelling Exhibitions Sport: more than heroes and legends Balarinji: ancient culture, contemporary design Intel® Young Scientist 2003 and Intel® Young A highly interactive exhibition which brings This exhibition featuring the work of the award- Scientist 2004 together material from 60 different sports including winning Indigenous design studio Balarinji toured An annual exhibition of the best entries and many prized possessions from Australia’s sporting to two prestigious Japanese galleries, of Dai winners of the Young Scientist Competition, heroes. Sport covers many aspects, from the Nippon Printing. including models, photographic studies and folios. science and technology of sport, to changes in The tour was organised by Dai Nippon Printing YS2003: Macquarie Regional Library, Dubbo, design and materials used in equipment, to culture Co Ltd, Japan. 3 June – 21 July 2004; Hastings Library, Port and fashion. Approximately 250 items are on ddd gallery, Osaka, 25 November – 22 December Macquarie 24 July – 22 August 2004; Newcastle display, loaned from the MCG’s Australian Gallery 2004; ggg gallery, Ginza, Tokyo, 4–26 February 2005 Regional Museum, 25 August – 26 September 2004. of Sport and Olympic Museum, NSW Hall of Steam locomotive 3830 YS2004: Parliament House, Sydney, 25–26 October Champions, private and corporate collections and Steam locomotive 3830 tours NSW with 2004; Campbelltown City Library, 1 December the Powerhouse collection, featuring treasured assistance from the Museum’s curatorial and 2004 – 16 January 2005; Orange City Library, 19 objects from the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. conservation staff. Unless otherwise noted, all January – 7 March 2005; Tamworth Library, 9 Principal sponsor: AMP. Sponsor: Sharp Australia. tours are run by 3801 Limited in conjunction with March – 26 April 2005; Northern Regional Library, An exhibition developed by the Powerhouse the Museum. Moree, 29 April – 6 June 2005; Clarence Regional Museum in association with the Australian Gallery July 2004 - Sydney to Maitland and return. Library, Grafton, 9 June – 1 August 2005. of Sport and Olympic Museum at the MCG. November 2004 - Sydney to Newcastle and return. Organised by the Science Teachers’ Association of Scienceworks, Melbourne, 24 August 2004 – 30 March 2005 – Sydney to Thirlmere and return. New South Wales Inc. Sponsored by Intel, January 2005; Newcastle Regional Museum, 14 Sydney to Moss Vale and Robertson and return. Powerhouse Museum and NSW Department of February – 1 May 2005; SciTech Discovery Centre, April 2004 - Sydney to Maitland and return for Education and Training. Perth, 16 May – 23 October 2005 Hunter Valley Steamfest. Works wonders: stories about home remedies Fruits: Tokyo street style - photographs by May 2005 - Sydney to Thirlmere and return. An exhibition about some of the weird, wonderful Shoichi Aoki Long term off site exhibitions This exhibition showcases a vibrant and engaging and commonplace ways in which people have KIDS (Kids Interactive Display System) collection of photographs taken in Tokyo by the dealt with sickness and injury at home. Based on New Children’s Hospital, Westmead photographer Shoichi Aoki between 1997 and family memories of rituals and remedies, the An interactive unit, You and Me, focusing on health 2002. The images capture a radical Japanese exhibition tells the stories behind everyday and the body is located within the Children’s fashion subculture that has inspired fashion household products and cures. Hospital. This unit underwent a major designers worldwide. Bush Nurses Cottage, Lightning Ridge, 3 July – 16 refurbishment in early 2002 and is regularly Sarjeant Gallery, Whanganui, New Zealand, 26 August 2004; Northern Regional Library, Moree, 21 maintained by the Museum. Another display for June – 26 September 2004; Dunedin Public Art August – 10 October 2004; Dungog Museum, the child protection unit developed by the Museum Gallery, New Zealand, 19 December 2004 – 27 Dungog, 16 October – 28 November 2004; specifically for Westmead is also on display. Newcastle Regional Museum, 3 December 2004 – February 2005. The Joy of Discovery 2 30 January 2005; Esbank House Museum, Our place: Indigenous Australia now Randwick Children’s Hospital Lithgow, 4 February – 20 March 2005; Illawarra This exhibition was a gift to the people of Greece This exhibition was developed by the Powerhouse Museum, Wollongong, 1 April – 16 May 2005; for the 2004 Olympics. Drawing on collections Museum in conjunction with the Joseph Varga Albury Regional Museum, 28 May – 17 July 2005 from the Powerhouse Museum and Museum School for Special Needs, Randwick. This is an Victoria the exhibition was curated by Indigenous Astronomy Powerpack 2004 exhibition of children’s artwork inspired by a visit to staff from both institutions and provided an insight Organised by the Sydney Observatory the the Museum and includes an interpretive text into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and Astronomy Powerpack was developed in conjunction panel, labels and framing provided with help from culture. It shared Indigenous knowledge and spirit with the NSW Department of Education and external organisations through in-kind sponsorship. Training as a travelling exhibition, demonstration through art and artefacts that communicated joy Medicine Through the Ages and workshop. Designed for primary (years 5-6) and sadness, loss, struggle, survival and revival – Garvan Institute of Medical Research and secondary (years 7-10) students, it covers the stores of everyday life from more than 40,000 A display from the Museum’s bio-medical collection astronomy components of Science & Technology years of existence. Created by Indigenous designer which is featured in the foyer of the main building. and Science curriculum studies. Alison Page, the exhibition design symbolised the The Museum provided objects (which are changed The tour to the Central West district incorporated a preservation of tradition and the adaptation of over as needed), showcases and labelling. Madlab electronics workshop and was made external cultural influences. The Australia Council possible by a National Science Week Grant from presented a performance program at the opening of the exhibition at both venues. the Department of Science Education and Training. 5. Selection of education and public programs Benaki Museum, Athens, 30 June – Condobolin 13-14 July; Trundle 14 July; Forbes and Powerhouse Museum 5 September 2004. Canowindra 15 July; Peak Hill and Parkes 16 July; Museum activities for the general public are listed A gift from the NSW Government and the Victorian Broken Hill, 23–24 August 2004; Bourke, 25–26 in the Museum’s quarterly What’s On and Maps + Government as Australia’s contribution to the August 2004; Nyngan, 27 August 2004; Parliament Guide. Special events for booked education groups Cultural Olympiad of the Athens 2004 Olympic House, Sydney, 25–26 October 2004 are also listed if suitable for a general audience. Games. Official logistics provider Schenker Gambling in Australia: thrills, spills and social ills Education programs are listed in the Teachers Stinnes Logistics. This exhibition looks at the past and present of Guide online on the Museum website National Museum of China, Beijing, 5 April – 16 gambling in all its major forms – the lotteries, (www.powerhousemuseum.com/education) and June 2005. A gift from the NSW Government and racetracks, the Tote and TAB, hotels, licensed clubs regular education fliers are sent to our mailing list the Victorian Government. Official logistics provider and casinos. It focuses on the personalities and or listserv. Due to the large number of programs Schenker Stinnes Logistics. Sponsored by WesTrac controversies that have made gambling a central and activities presented at the Museum and China. Supported by the Australian Government part of Australian life, revealing how and why we Observatory only a representative selection is through the Images of Australia Branch, lose more money at gambling than any other society. listed below. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the This exhibition is supported by the Casino Australian Embassy in China. Powerhouse daily regular programs cater for Community Benefit Fund which funds G-Line general visitors and booked education groups: (NSW) – a telephone helpline for people with Steam engines operate and barrel organ plays in gambling problem. The steam revolution Newcastle Regional Museum, 4 December 2004 - The fotoplayer, a mechanical musical and sound 30 January 2005; Albury Regional Museum, effects maker from the early 20th century, 11 February – 3 April 2005; Broken Hill Geocentre, accompanies a silent film 15 April – 3 July 2005 Highlight tours of the Museum

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Screenings of classic Australian silent films plus Design & Technology Seminars – Program held in Fred Watson, Stargazer: the life and times of the Citizens and the city and The Wong Family Store in conjunction with designTECH. The seminars focus telescope book launch and lecture the Kings Cinema on the outcomes relating to student major design Saturn: Lord of the Ringed Planets SoundHouse™ open house and VectorLab projects of the Stage 6 Design and – Saturn Fever open nights Lace Study Centre Technology curriculum. – Saturn Party Day Disklavier demonstration in the Music made & Film as text study days for HSC students and Australia Day free activities, music and astronomy played exhibition teachers - The Powerhouse and the Australian By the Light of the Southern Stars - annual lecture Touch trolleys outside various exhibitions Teachers of Media (ATOM) present the perfect by Dr Paul Davies Some of the public activities on offer this year were: opportunity to delve into the narrative world of Seniors week morning tea and 3-D Theatre program Designer talks – Sydney Design Week presented The Lord of the Rings. Talk by astronomer John Dobson talks by an array of design professionals Eavesdrop - An exciting new immersive cinema Focus on Physics: Einstein and his theories of Krispin K the trend detective – Actor Nigel Sutton experience. Eavesdrop immerses you in the stories relativity - senior school physics education night for leads a tour through design exhibitions as Krispin K of ten characters who are forever doomed to the International Year of Physics Behind the scenes tour of collection items of repeat the same nine minutes of their life. Part of Anzac Night - viewing of the Southern Cross and particular significance to the history of NSW for the Sydney Festival. Eavesdrop was developed by stories of the night sky over Gallipoli History Week new media artist Jeffrey Shaw and artistic director Chinatown stories – film showing what life was David Pledger. Festival of the Stars - major astronomy program like growing up in Sydney’s Chinatown launched by David Malin, and featuring the The Hot Glass Roadshow - From The Corning Music Days – featured themed performances by amateur astronomy groups, Rocks Ghost tours, Museum of Glass, USA, features a unique, mobile, students from the Australian Institute of Music on astronomy retailers, musicians and Circus Solaris state-of-the-art glassmaking studio. Watch as woodwind instruments accompanied on one of the glassblowers transform molten glass into works Museum’s pianos of art. Children’s trails – follow trails through various 6. Awards exhibitions to find particular objects set to a Sydney Observatory The Soundbyte.org project was given the Premier’s particular theme During the day visitors experience the magnificent Public Sector Award (Bronze) which formally view of the harbour, the gardens and site recognises and rewards achievements of Special events interpretation, as well as the historic buildings, excellence within the NSW Public Sector. d factory - Sydney's Newest Design Destination – exhibitions, 3-D Space Theatre and telescope free monthly event. Features creative industry The Museum won two awards at the 2005 viewings through a Coronado, H-alpha filter solar professionals talk about cutting-edge design. Museums Australia Publication Design Awards. telescope. The historic Timeball is dropped daily The Sydney Design Week brochure won in the 1001 tiles: an archway from Beirut to Baghdad – at 1pm. category of Calendar of Events and Brochures. The A hands-on creativity workshop using computer Night visits include the 3-D Space Theatre, Powerhouse Foundation’s brochure, key ring and software to design and make beautiful paper tiles Telescope viewing from the 40cm new stationery won in the category of Fundraising and based on the ceramics in the exhibition Beirut computerised mirror telescope in the North Dome Membership. Contemporary Silver: made in Italy to Baghdad and through the 1874 telescope in the South was short listed for Best Exhibition Catalogue. The language of flowers spoken through felt – Domes and an exhibition tour. A STARLAB Fibre- Well-known milliner & textile artist, Waltraud arc projector mini-planetarium session is offered in 7. Publications Reiner, returned to the Powerhouse to conduct wet weather. one of her successful felting workshops. The following books, published in 2004-05 by Sydney Observatory presents a range of school Powerhouse Publishing, are available for sale from Scinema: Festival of Science Film – presented packages suitable for years K-12 , ESL and tertiary the Powerhouse Shop, by mail order and many highlights of Australia's international science films. students, both day and night. Partnerships with the from bookstores nationally and some internationally. A range of short films, documentaries, children's Powerhouse Museum, Imax, Captain Cook cruises For information about the Museum’s many other television and animations covered a range of topics and Bridge Pylon. titles, please telephone Powerhouse Publishing on from Indigenous Australian culture and natural Tourism, scouts, Probus, special interest groups (02) 9217 0129 for a catalogue or go to history to microbiology, evolution and astronomy. and birthday party groups are offered tailored www.powerhousemuseum.com/publications Conversations a virtual reality experience – A multi- packages, both day and night. Throughout the year New Titles user virtual environment which tells the true story there are WEA courses offered - Exploring the Golden threads: the Chinese in regional NSW of a 1965 prison escape that led to one of the Heavens, Understanding Relativity, Astronomical 1850-1950 most controversial murder trials in Australian Concepts and Stargazing skills: choosing and using Through compelling stories, objects and history. Much of the court case hinged on the a telescope. documents that survive in local museums and issue of 'reasonable doubt'. Presented by the Selection of school holiday and special events family collections, the book explores the stories of iCinema Centre for Interactive Cinema There was a major focus in 2005 on generating the Chinese people who came and sometimes Research, UNSW. public and school holiday events relating to the settled in NSW in the early 19th and into the 20th The H2O Show free weekend – included International Year of Physics, 100 years since century. Published by the New England Regional workshops and demonstrations, tips on how to Einstein published his Relativity paper, and on Art Museum in association with Powerhouse save water in the home and the garden as well as opportunities to view the planets or other Publishing special treats for the kids. Brought to you by astronomical phenomenon. Author: Janis Wilton Sydney Water and the Powerhouse Museum. September 2004, 136 pages, pb, rrp $34.95 Space Explorers workshop Hip-hop classical fusion: live performance - Celestial Navigator workshop Pathways through paradise: oriental rugs from Contemporary artists combined their skills with Remember Apollo 3rd Australian collections traditional Arab music of the past? A group of Greek legends of the constellations Featuring over 40 rugs, this book brings together talented local performers travelled through a The Legends of the Centaurs for the first time some of the finest oriental rugs kaleidoscope of Classical Eastern & Contemporary Astronaut Dr. Sally Ride presentation and nomadic trappings held in Australian public and Western Hip Hop Hybrid. Performers included Asteroid Toutatis viewing night private collections. Essays discuss some of the NOMISe, Abdul Haze, Susan Chamma, Lisa Taouk Lunar astrophotography most significant rugs and their history in Australia. and MC Koosa with Jamie Berry on darbukkah. Pizza Under the stars Published in association with the Oriental Rug The art of Arabic calligraphy - Talk and workshop Rocket launch and landing Society of NSW with Fatima Killeen. Madlab workshop Author: Leigh Mackay et al Space explorers workshop September 2004, 72 pages, pb, rrp $24.95 Time Detectives workshop

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Bright flowers: textiles & ceramics of Central Asia EcoLogic: creating a sustainable future (reprint) Sydney Design Week 2004 program booklet Bright flowers is the culmination of a major project Looks at the issues and provides examples of what The first annual program booklet for Sydney between the Powerhouse Museum, Heritage people are doing to redesign the way we live to Design was published in July 2004. Central Asia and Central Asian Museum. Features care for the environment, the economy, current Design Quarter 50 spectacular and colourful embroidered textiles and future generations. A new eight-page quarterly booklet focusing on the and costumes and 115 brightly glazed ceramics Author: Sandra McEwen Museum’s design-related exhibitions and events. from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan and June 2005, 112 pages, pb, illus in colour and black Editor: Nicole Bearman provides insights into the cultures and craft & white, rrp $35.95 First issue April-June 2005 to July-September 2005 practices of the region. In production Guide to the Powerhouse Museum Authors: Christina Sumner and Guy Petherbridge The cutting edge: fashion from Japan The Museum’s quarterly Guide was relaunched in a October 2004, 160 pages, pb & hc (co-published The cutting edge looks at the work of 19 designers. new, streamlined, user friendly format in with Lund Humphries UK), rrp $39.95 pb; $55.00 hc It includes pioneers (Hanae Mori and Kenzo September 2004. On the move: transport in Australia Takada); textile innovators (Junichi Arai and Reiko Editors: Melanie Cariss, Tracy Goulding, Karin Vesk Explores the fascinating stories behind the many Sudo); the ‘big 3’ (Rei Kawakubo/Comme des First issue 1988 to June - August 2005. and varied forms of transport and travel in Australia Garçon, Issey Miyake and Yohji Yamamoto); plus What’s on at the Powerhouse Museum and from early Indigenous trade routes to the high-tech the exciting work of a new generation of designers Sydney Observatory vehicles of the 21st century through the who are little known outside Japanese fashion and What’s on was relaunched as a colour, quarterly Powerhouse Museum collection. art circles. brochure in September 2004. Author: Margaret Simpson Editor: Louise Mitchell Editors: Melanie Cariss, Tracy Goulding, Karin Vesk November 2004, 160 pages, pb, rrp $35.95. September 2005, 112 pages, pb, illus in colour, rrp First issue February 1996 to June-August 2005. 2005 Sydney Observatory sky guide $39.95 (Powerhouse Shop $34.95) School Visit Materials This ever-popular annual is the celestial equivalent No 1 Loco The Powerhouse Museum regularly produces of a street directory to find your way around the exhibition booklet (new edition) educational materials for schools including night sky. Author: Margaret Simpson teachers’ notes, exhibition notes, theme trails and Author: Dr Nick Lomb September 2005 discovery challenges. Teachers’ exhibition notes November 2004, 112 pages, illustrated in black & On the box: great moments in Australian TV are available in print and online. white, pb, rrp $15.00 exhibition booklet Our place: Indigenous Australia now Author: Peter Cox (Chinese-English ed) April 2006 8. Staff publications This list does not include contributions to books Published in conjunction with the exhibition at the Building a masterpiece: the Sydney Opera House published by Powerhouse Publishing National Museum of China, Beijing. Offers multiple perspectives on the SOH from the April 2005. Not for sale in Australia. competition to the current refurbishment guided by Bearman N. ‘Ross Lovegrove’, Monument, issue Yesterday’s tomorrows: the Powerhouse Jørn Utzon. 63; ‘The Light Brigade’, Monument, issue 65; Museum and its precursors 1850-2005 Editor: Anne Watson ‘Adam Goodrum, Bombay Sapphire Design The Powerhouse Museum is one of the oldest May 2006 Discovery Award’, Monument, issue 65; Stefan Sagmeister, ‘Design Meister’, Monument, issue state museums in Australia with a rich history of Magazines, booklets and guides 67; ‘Disappearing Act’, More Space, 4/04; ‘Berto exhibitions, research and publishing that until now Powerline magazine - the magazine of the Pandolfo’, Object 45; ‘My name is house’, (inside) has been largely unrecorded. Yesterday’s Powerhouse Museum. Australian design review, issue 36; ‘Del Kathryn tomorrows will use the history of the Museum and A 24-page magazine, Powerline is published Barton’, Vive, Feb 05 its collection as a vantage point from which to quarterly with an extensive range of articles view the wider intellectual and social histories of covering the Museum’s program and activities. Cochrane, Dr G. Southern Exposure, an exhibition which they are a part. A range of historians, It is distributed to members and other core of New Zealand Glass, catalogue essay, Ebeltoft, academics, professional writers and curators will interest groups. Denmark;(and Brendstrup D.), ‘Southern Exposure: present themes as diverse as changing Editors: Judith Matheson, Melanie Cariss, Tracy New Zealand’, an exhibition at Glasmuseet conceptions of time and space, industry and Goulding Ebeltoft, Denmark, Neues Glas, Fall 04; 'From seat manufactures, science and business, health and Issue number 1, December 1987 to issue number of the pants to state of the art', essay in Australian disease, and nature and artifice. Published in 78, winter 2005. Glass Today, Wakefield Press, Adelaide, 05; Patrick association with University of NSW Press. Hall: a furniture maker, Craftsman House, an Exhibitions & events booklet Editors: Prof Graeme Davison and Dr imprint of Thames and Hudson, Melbourne, for A 20-page biannual booklet that supports the Kimberley Webber Arts Tasmania, 04; 'From seat-of-the-pants to state- Museum’s branding and promotes our program of May 2005, 288 pages, illustrated in colour, pb, rrp of-the-art', in Margot Osborne (ed), Australian exhibitions, public programs and events. $54.95 (Powerhouse Shop $49.95) Glass Today, Wakefield press, Adelaide, 05; Editors: Melanie Cariss, Nicole Bearman ‘Storing the Intangible’, essay for Patrick Hall, Greek treasures: from the Benaki Museum First issue June-November 2003 to June- monograph series for Arts Tasmania, Thames and in Athens November 2005. The Benaki collection in Athens is one of the most Hudson, Melbourne 04; Four essays, ‘Harold Teachers guide to the Powerhouse Museum extensive of its kind in the world, spanning eight Hughan’, ‘George Day’, ‘Alexander Murray’, ‘Carl and Sydney Observatory millennia of Greek history and prehistory. Essays Cooper’, in Australian Art Pottery, Andrew Simpson Annual guide to programs and events for a range and exquisite objects provide a fascinating insight (ed), Casuarina Press, Sydney 04; Nick Mount, of educational audiences. In 2005 the Teachers into the life and beauty of the Greek world from catalogue essay for solo exhibition, Jam Factory, Guide went online for the first time, supported by Hellenic antiquity to the formation of the Greek Adelaide, May 05; 'From hand to mouse: design promotional postcard, brochure and poster. nation. Published in association with the and the handmade', in Artlink, vol 25 no 1 Mar 05 Editor: Tracy Goulding Benaki Museum. First issue 1991 to 2005. Editor: Electra Georgoula May 2005, 264 pages, illustrated in colour, pb, rrp Powerhouse Museum 125th $45.00 (Powerhouse Shop $39.95) Anniversary Program A 24-page booklet which promoted the Museum’s program of events and exhibitions for the 125th anniversary. Distributed in September 2004. Editor: Nicole Bearman

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Desmond, M. ‘Art in the 60s and 70s: Redefining Lomb, Dr N. (and George M.), Launceston Van Tiel, M. ‘Eco’tude – an ecological footprint Reality by Anne Rorimer’, (book review) Art Planetarium, ‘Comets, spectacular, mysterious’, calculator for Australian schools’, EINGANA – Monthly, Jun 05 No. 180, pp8-10; ‘Design ≠ Art: Sky & Space, Jul/Aug 05, p84; ‘How can the Journal of the Victorian Association for Functional object from Donald Judd to Rachel Universe expand into nothing?’, AstroAnswers, Sky Environmental Education, vol 27, Number 3, Dec Whiteread by Barbara Bloemink et al’ (book & Space, Mar/Apr 05; ‘Latest sunrise & earliest 04, p 12;‘Measuring your school’s ecological review), Monument 67 (Jun/Jul 05), p109; ‘On sunset’, AstroAnswers, Sky & Space, p93, footprint’, Curriculum Leadership, vol 2, Number reason and emotion: Biennale of Sydney 04’ Art Nov/Dec 04; ‘The Instruments from Parramatta 30, 24 Sept 04; ‘Measuring your school’s ecological Monthly, Aug 04, No. 172, pp20-23; ‘Sean Scully’ Observatory’, Historical Records of Australian footprint’, EQ Australia, Issue 3, Spring 04, pp 33-34 Art and Australia, vol 42, No 3, Autumn 05; Science, 15, 04, pp211-222; ‘Turn down those Watson, A. ‘Carlo Mollino’, More Space, Catalogue essay, The Fourth Annual Mornington lights’, Sydney Morning Herald, 10 Mar 05; book 4/04;‘Kafka and Kalmar’, Furniture History Society Peninsular National Works on Paper exhibition; review, ‘Stargazer: the life and times of the of Australasia Journal, 2/04; ‘Korban/Flaubert: a Jackie Redgate: Imaging Space, broadsheet, Mar 05 telescope’, The Physicist, vol 41, No 6, p41, creative collaboration’, Furniture History Society of Donnelly, P. ‘Reorienting perceptions of the Orient’ Nov/Dec 04; daily ‘Cosmos’ paragraphs for the Australasia Newsletter, Aug 04; book and (on Beirut to Baghdad), TAASA Review, Journal of weather page of The Australian; book review, exhibition review, John McPhee, Red Cedar in The Asian Arts Society of Australia, vol 13 no 3, 'Astronomy of the Milky Way, North & South', The Australia, Museum of Sydney, Australian Book Sept 04; Introduction, Colonial Coinage of NSW, Physicist, vol 41, no 4, pp 133-134, Jul-Aug 04; Review, Aug 04; exhibition review, Jørn Utzon: the published featuring coins solely from the 'June’s planetary huddle', ASA factsheet no 18, architect’s universe, Louisiana Museum, Denmark, Museum’s collection, With foreword by Dr Kevin Australian Astronomy website, 4 Apr 05 Architecture Australia, Jul/Aug 04; ‘Charlotte Fewster and text by the author, Andrew Crellin. McEwen, S. ‘Book review: Going Native’, by Perriand: living design’, More Space, 5/05; Published 05 by Monetarim/PHM and coordinated Michael Archer and Bob Beale, The Bulletin, Dec 04 exhibition brochure, Unwrapped: Italian design by David Ell publishing Miller. S ‘Our place: indigenous Australia now. 1950s to now, Sydney Italian Festival Dougherty, K. (co-author) ‘ISU Summer Session Athens, Jul – Sept 04’, Museums Australia Yoxall, H. Book review of Museum archives: an Program 04 Core Lecture Study Notes’, Magazine, Nov 04 pp2-3 introduction, Deborah Wythe (editor), 2nd edition. International Space University, Strasbourg, France, Pickett, C. ‘Melbourne Breweries: The first and last Chicago, Society of American Archivists, 04, Jun 04; ‘A German Rocket Team at Woomera? A factories’, exhibition catalogue, City Gallery, Archives and Manuscripts, the journal of the lost opportunity for Australia’ Acta Astronautica, vol Melbourne Town Hall Australian Society of Archivists, vol 33 no 1, May 05 55, Issues 3-9 ,Aug-Nov 04, pp741-751; English Sansom, I. editor and articles ‘Transit of Venus 04’,’ translation of the labels for the French exhibit, ‘ISS’ Comet Tales: NEAT and LINNEAR’, ‘Rosetta: the 9. Staff lectures and presentations off site (International Space Station), Planete-Sciences, daring mission to land on a comet and hitch a ride The following took place in Sydney unless science education association, Apr 05 home’, Sky and Space, Jun/Jul/Aug 04, vol 17, no otherwise indicated. For reasons of space these Fewster, Dr K. (Basarin, V. and Basarin, HH.), 2, issue 79 do not include the many lectures and presentations Gelibolu 1915 (Turkish edition of Gallipoli: The Scott, C. ‘Australian Museums and Social Inclusion’ made at the Powerhouse Museum or Sydney Turkish Story) Curator: the Museum Journal, vol. 48, No. 1, Jan Observatory as part of our public programs. Hicks, M. ‘Drugs: a social history (review)’, 05, pp36-41; ‘Food for Thought: reflecting on the Barrett, D. ‘Australian Inventions and Innovations at Australian Historical Studies, No.124, Oct 04, social value of museums’ Museums Australia the Powerhouse Museum’ talk to Probus Club of pp384-386 Magazine, Aug 04, pp12-13; ‘Knowing Your North Sydney. Jones, M. ‘2D logo to 3D video: basic modelling Audience: positioning regional, local and specialist Bearman, N. Chair panel discussion ‘Collecting and compositing for Digital Video’, Video Camera museums and galleries’ (with Lynda Kelly) Video’, Museum of Contemporary Art. Magazine, Oct 04. pp28-29; ‘Hands-on control: Museums Australia Magazine, Feb 05, pp4-5; Boast, S, ‘Collection Management and Packing’ Configuring control surfaces for digital production’, ‘Museums in Australia’ in Musing, Autumn 05; workshop, Regional and Remote workshop, Video Camera Magazine. Aug 05. pp54-55; ‘The Olympics in Australia: museums meet mega Museums Australia National Conference. ‘Museums as Mediaform’, Screen Education and hallmark events’ The International Journal of Journal, Issue #39. pp36-39, Aug 05; ‘Progressive Arts Management, vol. 7, No. 1, Fall, 05, pp34-44; Chan, S. speaker, Museums & The Web 05 Scan Video: No more gaps’, T3 Magazine, Apr 04. ‘What is Museums Australia?’ Museums Australia conference, Vancouver, Canada; 'developments in Issue #36. p60; ‘Satisfying Your Ears’, Video Magazine, May 05, pp2-3 Australian electronic and digital music', Popular Music Studies students, Macquarie University Camera Magazine, Jan 04 Buyers Guide. pp98-100; Stephen, Dr A. ‘Soft tape: the early collaborations ‘Software for a music democracy’, Screen of Ian Burn and mel ramsden’ Conceptual Art, Chee, S. ‘Storage methods and materials for Education Journal, Issue #34, Mar 04. pp130-134; Theory, Myth and Practice, ed. Michael Corris, textiles’, Regional and Remote Workshop, ‘The Post Production path less travelled’, Metro Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 04; ‘The Museums Australia National Conference. magazine, Oct 04. Issue #142. pp191-194; ‘Upside, French Connection: Review of Rustic Cubism’, Art Clegg, G. ‘Water storage and transfer technology in downside of DVD Authoring’, Video Camera Monthly Australia, Aug 05 Australia, 1788-05’, Watermarks Project, Orange Magazine, 04 buyers guide. pp42-50; ‘Your TV is Sumner, C. ‘Bright Flowers: an Exhibition of Central Regional Art Gallery; Significance and preservation lying to you’, Screen Education Journal, Issue #39. Asian Embroidery and Ceramics at the for National Parks & Wildlife staff and volunteers, pp106-109, Aug 05; Photoshop Elements – Step Powerhouse Museum’, Arts of Asia, vol 34 Trial Bay Gaol; ‘Machinery preservation and By Step, non-fiction reference publication, Number 6, Sept-Oct 04; ‘Suzanis from Urgut: storage in small museums’, Museums Australia Published by Adobe and the Australian Teachers Of contemporary observations’, TAASA Review, the National Conference; Workshop, ‘Current Media, Mar 04; Viewfinder: An introduction to Journal of the Asian Arts Society of Australia, vol approaches to machinery preservation’, Museums movies and visual media in the digital age, non- 13 no 3, Sept 04; exhibition preview, ‘Bright Australia New England Chapter, Uralla; Workshop, fiction reference book, Published by ATOM flowers: textiles and ceramics of Central Asia’ in ‘Current approaches to machinery preservation’, publications, Dec 04 Hali, Jul-Aug 04 Museums Australia Central Tablelands Chapter, Lea, M. The EA & VI Crome Collection at the Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park; Workshop, Van de Ven, A-M. foreword, A life by Design: the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney in conference ‘Machinery preservation in small museums’, art and lives of Florence Broadhurst by Siobhan proceedings of The First Australian International Murwillumbah, Tweed Heads and local Historical O’Brien, Allen & Unwin, NSW, 04. pp 5-10; Violin Makers Conference, Guildford, Victoria, Mar Societies, Murwillumbah; Workshop, ‘Significance, ‘Powerhouse Museum: Strengthening design 2003, pp14-25; (with Alan Coggins) ‘Making it interpretation and preservation’, Taralga Historical culture through partnerships’, Journeys: 7th AGDA Down Under – the lives & work of two Australian Society (with Kimberley Webber and Jennifer National Biennial Awards compendium, (Australian violin making pioneers’, The Strad, Jul 04, vol. 115, Sanders); Workshops, ‘Presenting and interpreting National Graphic Design Association, Cammeray, No.1371 pp712-717 historic machinery’ for Museums Association Sydney, 04), pp 408-409 Queensland/Regional Galleries Association Queensland Partnership, Townsville, Ravenswood

ANNUAL REPORT 04/05 55 Appendices and Rockhampton; talk on case studies in farm Dougherty, K. ‘Actually, I am a rocket scientist’: the Australian Historical Society, Newcastle; ‘Potatoes machinery preservation at the Masonic Hall depiction of scientists and engineers in space and brown paper’, opening Works wonders, Museum Complex, Taralga Museum. travel films’ (with Robert A. Jones), 55th Dungog Historical Society; (with A Fairclough), co- Cochrane, Dr G. launched website for artist Neil International Astronautical Congress, Vancouver, convened ‘Not second class citizens: access and Roberts (1954-2002), National Gallery of Australia, Canada; ‘Communicating with ET’, workshop, disability’ at Museums Australia National Canberra; opened an exhibition of the New Zealand International Space University, Summer Session Conference. glass studio, Hoglund Glass, in their gallery in program, Adelaide; ‘From V-2 to Blue Streak: Hogan, K. ‘Storage methods and materials for Woollahra; opened exhibition for glass artist Europe’s rocket test sites at Peenemünde and textiles’, Regional and Remote Workshop. Spadeadam’, Sydney Space Association, Sydney Richard Whiteley, at Axia Fine Art, Woollahra; Hulbert, M, monthly appearance as ‘Mel the Space Space Frontier Society and Newcastle Space opened exhibition of glass artist Ruth Allen, GIG Girl” segment on Triple J radio; Leader of the Astro Frontier Association; ‘History of Woomera Rocket gallery, Glebe; opened exhibition of glass artist Imaging Group at Sutherland Astronomical Society; Range’, International Space University, Summer Giles Bettison, Quadrivium gallery; ‘Australian monthly astronomy segment for ‘The Night Sky’ Session program, Adelaide; ‘Hypersonic Research metalwork in museum collections’ conference, published by Bintel (The Binocular and Telescope Modern Silver in Museums Today, West Sussex, at Woomera: FALSTAFF-the Unclassified Story’ th Shop), Sydney. UK; ‘Australian glass: overview downunder’, Glass (with Jean-Jacques Serra), 55 International Jones, M. ‘Contemporary media practice in the Artist's Society of USA conference, held in Astronautical Congress, Vancouver, Canada; digital age’, Computer Graphics College/School of conjunction with Ausglass, in Adelaide; ‘The Role ‘Preparing the Space Shuttle for Flight’, Dee Why Audio Engineering; ‘Forging the Ring: new of the Real’ and illustrated talk on the infrastructure VIEW Club; ‘Preparing the Space Shuttle for Flight’, production ideas and their visual impact in Lord of for the crafts in Australia and New Zealand, Ryde VIEW Club; ‘Space Shuttle Processing at the Rings’, Association of Independent Schools Challenging Craft conference, Gray’s School of Art Kennedy Space Centre’, Rotary Club of Pittwater; English Curriculum State Conference; ‘Museums in Aberdeen. ‘SpaceShip One and the X-Prize’, Sydney Space Association; ‘The Cosmic Connection’, workshop, as Media: Constructing context’ National Australian Connell, M. ‘New Media Design and Museum International Space University, Summer Session Teachers Of Media Conference, Melbourne; Interactives’ to students of Computing Science at program, Adelaide; ‘The Lost Cosmonauts’, ‘Museums as Media: Foucault, deconstruction and UNSW; ‘Photo finish: Archives of Automatic Newcastle Space Frontier Society; ‘The Lost the contemporary museum space’, International Totalisators Limited’. At Ghost Town - a one day Cosmonauts’, Sydney Space Frontier Society; ‘The Cinema and Technology conference, University of symposium; ‘William Stanley Jevons and the Origins of the Space Age’, International Space Lancaster, UK; ‘Narrative Structure and the Short ‘Future of Logic’, The Curious Economist: William University, Summer Session program, Adelaide; Film’ , Association of Independent Schools Stanley Jevons in Sydney symposium. ‘The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence’, Professional Development Seminar; ‘Non- Constantine, A (and Kreuiter A.) ‘See the real Stars’ International Space University, Summer Session destructive & Non-linear: film production in the CWAS astrofest presentation in Parkes, NSW, Jul 04. program, Adelaide; ‘The Space Age: competition, digital age’, Professional Development seminar, Cox, P. ‘Exhibition development’, Museum Studies co-operation and culture’, International Space Mildura, Victoria; ‘Square eyes: the evolution of the students, University of Sydney; ‘The Powerhouse University, Summer Session program, Adelaide; cinematic frame’, Association of Independent Museum’s performing arts collection’, Performing ‘The Spaceflight Revolution’, International Space Schools State Conference, keynote address; ‘Your Arts Heritage Special Interest Group; speech at the University, Summer Session program, Adelaide; TV is lying to you: constructing context and TV Pioneers Reunion, Epping RSL. ‘The Spadeadam Blue Streak Project: a community creating visual truth’, NSW English Teachers space heritage initiative’ (with Fiona Deal), 55th Association State Conference. Czernis-Ryl, E. ‘Looking forward looking back - an International Astronautical Congress, Vancouver, Italian silver exhibition in Australia’, Silver Society Juraszek, M. workshop, ‘Storage Methods and Canada; The Lost Cosmonauts, for the National of Australia. Materials for Paper Objects’, Museums Australia Space Society of Australia’s Sydney chapter, in National Conference. Desmond, M. ‘Robert Smithson and entropy’ Art celebration of the worldwide Yuri’s Night space Lea, M. The Stuart Piano and its place in the Gallery of NSW; ‘Image and History: The strategic event. Presented the same talk the following week history of musical instrument making and design in place of the image in re-reading history’, Art Gallery for the Newcastle chapter of the NSSA. of NSW; ‘Life and art: Montien Boonma’, National Australia at Government House, Sydney. Fewster, Dr K. interview, ‘War and Museums’, Gallery of Australia; ‘Sensation’ and its non- Lomb, Dr N. ‘Boosting astronomy’s profile: the ABC Radio National, Late Night Live; keynote appearance at the NGA’ at conference, Museums APES experience’, Astronomical Society of address 'What’s new! The challenge of changing and the public sphere, Humanities Research Australia annual conference; ‘Famous clocks and relationships with museum audiences’, Museums Centre; opening of Gambling in Australia at the their makers’, National Maritime Museum; ‘Sydney Australia National Conference. GEO Centre, Broken Hill; speech at the opening of Observatory and what is new in space’, The the Australian Design Awards, Museum Hicks, M. ‘Home remedies and young people’, talk Discussion Group, Lane Cove; ‘Sydney Victoria, Melbourne. at regional workshop Making the most of Observatory’, British Astronomical Association, exhibitions at Dungog; ‘Home remedies from Donnelly, P. lecture to the Australian Archaeological Burlington House, Piccadilly, London. Newcastle and beyond’, opening Works wonders, Institute at Athens for Greek Treasures: from the Lorentz, D. ‘Simple Design Solutions for Small Newcastle Regional Museum; ‘Home remedies Benaki Museum in Athens; (with David Garnett Museums’, Museums Australia National Conference. that might have originated in Lithgow’, talk at and Prof. RVS Wright affiliated with Australian opening Works wonders, Eskbank House Museum, Mahony, P (with Hernandez, R) Digitisation Institute of Nuclear Science) at the American Lithgow; ‘Home remedies: colour, taste smell’, standards workshop, Museums Australian Society of Oriental Research conference at San opening Works wonders exhibition at Albury National Conference. Antonio, Texas, USA, ‘Stylistic variation in Regional Museum; ‘Home remedy highlights’, McEwen, S. 'Sustainability in a suitcase - travelling Chocolate-on-White ware of the Bronze-Age opening Works wonders, Moree; ‘Works Wonders light.' Museums Australia National Conference; Levant, c1550-1400 BC’. in Wollongong’, opening Works Wonders, Illawarra Think Global Act Local expo developed by Lane Historical Society Museum, Wollongong; chaired a Cove, Willoughby and North Sydney Councils; conference session on ‘Integrating community ‘What shall we do about water?’, Think Global Act experiences’, Museums Australia National Local expo developed by Lane Cove, Willoughby Conference; workshop ‘A bit of give and take: and North Sydney Councils. what makes collaborative exhibitions work?’, Mitchell, L. ‘Contemporary Japanese fashion’, Regional and Remote section, Museums Australia Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building, UTS. National Conference; ‘I have had my weekly dose of castor oil’, opening Works wonders Lightning Nemes-Nemeth, Z. ‘Designing with Software’, Ridge; ‘Museums as resources for researching the Sydney University, Bachelor of Design history of nursing’, Visions of the History of Computing Degree. 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Phillips, K. ‘Beyond talking heads: Beirut to Sidwell, C. ‘We built it, will they come? If so, Broadhurst’s Fabulous Foils forum, Kross Arts Baghdad. Can critical video production negotiate where do we go from here? A survey of visitors to Festival, Kings Cross, Sydney. relationships between museum collections and design exhibitions at the Powerhouse Museum’, Vytrhlik, J. Poster, Star Wars: the Magic formula?, communities?’ Museums Australia Uncover: Graduate research in the museum sector Museums Australia Conference. National Conference conference, The Australian Museum. Watson, A. ‘Beautiful and Useful: the work of Pickett, C. ‘Curating Gambling’, Museum Studies Stephen, A. ‘Curator as Dinosaur: Is the role of the William Morris’, Art Gallery of NSW; ‘Furniture in students, University of Sydney; opening of curator becoming extinct or simply redefined?’ the Powerhouse’, Wingecarribbee Probus Group, Gambling in Australia at Albury Regional Museum Museums and Galleries Foundation of NSW; ‘The Moss Vale; ‘Modernism transplanted: European Pinchin, R. Putting People first: regional services at Museum’s involvement in acquiring historic neon furniture designers in post-war Sydney’, RAIA, the Powerhouse Museum, Australian Registrars signs’, forum Light up the Cross: An arts vision in Tusculum, Sydney; ‘From Paris to Parramattta: the Committee Conference, Melbourne. Neon for Kings Cross! at The Cross Art Projects; influence of antiquity on early 19th century ‘Designing for the World of Tomorrow’, Museums Renew, R. ‘Eco’tude ecological footprint calculator’, furniture design’, ADFAS, Mudgee; Exhibition tour, and Galleries Studies, Department of Art History, Sustainability Interest Group Seminar, Department ‘Unwrapped: Italian design 1950 to now’, Sydney St Andrews University, Scotland; ‘Intersections on of Housing, Ashfield; ‘Marketing innovation’ to Italian Festival, Surry Hills. the Rim’, Pacific Rim Plenary Session, Modernist marketing students at TAFE Northern Sydney Webber, Dr K. (with Roy MacLeod) ‘The mail order Studies Association, 6th Annual Conference, Institute; ‘Using the Powerhouse Museum to teach museum: the history of the Powerhouse in Vancouver; ‘Modernism and Aboriginality’, design and technology’ to retraining course for concept, creation and design’, Museums Australia Department of Art and Art Professions, New York teachers at the University of Sydney. National Conference; ‘Assessing significance’, University, New York; ‘Modernism and Taralga Museum and Historical Society, Taralga; Roberts, C. ‘Transition to modernity in Chinese art Aboriginality’, public lecture, Department of Art ‘Multicultural heritage initiatives of the and culture’, University of Sydney; two lectures in History, St Andrews University, Scotland; ‘The Powerhouse Museum and the Migration Heritage the Asian modernity’s course, University of Sydney. unwritten history of Australian Modernism’, Power Centre’, National Workshop on Issues in the Rudder, D. interview, ‘Ultimo Power House as a Institute, University of Sydney. Identification and Presentation of Multicultural working power station’, interview by Simon Stevenson, T. ‘Constellation Nights’ Radio 2RRR; Heritage. Marnie, ABC radio 702; interviewed by John ‘Outside the Comfort Zone: Welcoming controversy’ Wyatt, G, (Washington, R, Marrr, G and Mabee, A), Stanley on 2UE, re Pyrmont Power Station Museums Australia Conference; ‘Balancing Career, ‘Madlab days and Starry nights’ presentation in centenary; ‘The centenary of Pyrmont Power family and physics’ International Women’s Day Broken Hill, Bourke and Nyngan; ‘Sydney Station’ to a group of Engineers Australia members presentation, Mt. St Benedict’s College. and other retired power station employees. Observatory: history and star gazing’, Sydney Sumner, C. ‘Indian trade textiles in the amateur sailing club; Sutherland Astronomical Sanders, J. talk on collection policies at the Powerhouse Museum collection’, Arts of Asia: Society; Newport Probus Club; Manly Probus club; Masonic Hall Museum Complex, Taralga Museum India lecture series, Art Gallery of NSW; ‘Suzani Palm Beach Probus Club; Rooty Hill Lyons Club 25; Scott, C. ‘Audience Evaluation in Museums’, reflections’ at ICOC Down Under 04 conference; Chester Hill Community Centre; Forestville RSL University of Sydney Heritage Studies; ‘Audiences opened exhibition, The Divine Feminine, at Shapiro Probus Club; Ionian Club; National Serviceman’s to Regional, Local and Specialist Museums’ (with Gallery, Woollahra. Club 8; Narrabeen War Veteran’s Home; Mercy Lynda Kelly) Museums Australia National Sumption, K. Chair, Seminar Series, Out of Family Centre; Visit to the Director and Conference; ‘Museum Shops, Audience Research Control? External forces and new directions, Virtual presentation to staff at the New Planetarium Beijing; and Evaluation’, National Museum Shops museum - the death of interpretation, MGFnsw; Presentation to International School Tianjin, China. Association of Australia Conference, National International Keynote Presentation - Reinventing Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour; ‘Museums cultural portals – a case study of the transformation 10. Staff professional commitments and Impact: some issues for museums to of Australian Museums and Galleries Online Barrett, D. Co-ordinator (joint), Australian Science consider’ at the Uncover conference, Australian (AMOL) to Collections Australia Network. National History Club Museum; ‘Transforming the Value of Museums’ Digital Forum – Kaumatua Museum of New Museums Australia National Conference; adjunct Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa; Participant, National Bennett, F. Committee Member, Sydney's Unique lecturer Museums Studies, University of Sydney, Museum of Australia One Day Forum: A snapshot Venues Association ‘Evaluation, Audience Studies and Market on managing digital or media asset collections, Clayton, M. Member Museums Australia National Research’; panellist fuel4arts, 'Measuring the or… “What is everyone else doing?”; University of Council; President of the Aviation Museums Impact of the Arts'; ‘Museum Shops, Audience Wollongong M-Learning; Facilitator, Marketing and Association Inc Research and Evaluation’, Museum Shops Usability/Audience Needs, culture.mondo Clegg, G. Examiner, export applications for Association of Australia Conference, National Roundtable Japan at Expo 05: Guest Lecturer, 4th engineering and agricultural objects, Protection of Maritime Museum; on impact evaluation and the year Interdisciplinary course, University of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986, National implications for museums, annual Uncover Technology Sydney, Faculty of Design, Architecture Cultural Heritage Committee, Dept of the conference, Australian Museum and Building; New Media and Learning – Future Environment and Heritage, Canberra Sedgwick, S. ‘Window Shopping: Looking and Directions of Online Museum Education. Donaldson, J. Committee member, Australian Learning in the Museum’, Museums Australia Citizenship and Knowledge: Virtual Learning Publishers Association Book Design Awards 2005; National Conference; ‘Window Shopping: Looking Communities in the Future Forum. Canadian Founding member, Cultural Institution and Learning in the Museum’, Regional & Remote Pavilion, World Expo, Aichi, Japan. Publishers Australasia ‘Intro to Internet research’ workshop, Museums Turnbull, A. Kelly’s bush tour for History Week; ‘So Australia National Conference; ‘Window Shopping’, what!: community stories matter’ at Museums Dougherty, K. Member, History of Astronautics Eastern Suburbs branch of the University of the Australia National Conference; Pyrmont history tour Committee, International Academy of Astronautics; Third Age. for History Week. Member, Space Education Committee, International Astronautical Federation; Board Shore, Dr J. ‘Exhibition critique of the Australian Van de Ven, A-M. ‘Speaking out: Indigenous Member, Spaceweek International Association; Museum’s Uncovered exhibition’, Australian Australian graphic design 1930 to now’ (with Australian Co-ordinator, Yuri’s Night Space Museum; ‘Sport: more than heroes and legends’, Blacklock, F.) ggg (Ginza Graphic Gallery), Tokyo, Education Program; Member, National Space National Museum of American History Japan; ‘Gordon Andrews’, Australian Graphic Society of Australia; Member, Sydney Space (Smithsonian), Washington, DC; talk about Young Design Association (Qld) Gordon Andrews Association; Member, NASA Astrobiology Institute Scientist exhibition, Moree Library fellowship launch, Griffith University College of Science Communication Advisory Group; Guest Fine Arts, Brisbane; ‘Speaking out: an introduction Lecturer, Space and Society Department, to Indigenous Australian graphic design 1930 to International Space University, Summer now’, ddd (graphic) gallery, Osaka, Japan; ‘Florence Session Program Broadhurst and Sydney design’, at the Florence

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Dewhurst, B. Museum Sector representative, Scott, C. Member, Museums Leadership Program Ann Stephen, Curator Australian Government Locator Service Metadata Advisory Panel; Member, National Cultural Heritage 9 Oct-25 Nov 04 USA, Canada, UK Working Group; Standards Australia IT-019 Forum; President, Museums Australia (to May Invited speaker, researcher and presentation of Computer Applications - Information and 2005); Board Member, International Council of lectures Documentation Committee Museums (ICOM) Australia Kevin Fewster, Director Fernandes, A. Committee Member, Access Sedgwick, S. Secretary, Museums Australia (NSW); 28 Oct 04 New Zealand Reference Group, Museums & Galleries NSW Treasurer, Temporary and Travelling Exhibitions Attending Council of Australian Museum Directors Fewster, Dr K. Member, Darling Harbour Business Special Interest Group, Museums Australia; Chair, (CAMD) Annual General Meeting Association; Chair, Council of Australasian Program Sub-Committee Museums Australia Kevin Sumption, Associate Director Museum Directors Conference 2005 Organising Committee; 31 Oct-3 Nov 04 New Zealand Committee member, Chinese Australian Cultural Fredkin, A. Chair, HR Stream, Eastern Region User Present a paper and run a series of discussion Heritage (CACH) NSW Group, MIMS/Ellipse forums at Te Papa Museum Stephen, Dr A. Trustee, Dictionary of Sydney Grant, A. Honorary board member, 3801 Ltd, Anne-Marie Van De Ven, Curator heritage steam train operator (to Oct 04); Sumption, K. Board Member (Research), 22-29 Nov 04 Japan RailCorp’s Heritage Rolling Stock Selection International Children’s Art Foundation, Washington Speak at opening of Balarinji: ancient culture, Committee (Dec 04-May 05) DC; Member, International Advisory Executive, contemporary design at DDD gallery, Osaka PADI group (Preserving Access to Digital Hewitt, I. Employer’s Representative, Government Geoff Wyatt, Assistant Education Officer Information); Member, Program Committee, and Related Employee Appeals Tribunal 27 Nov-10 Dec 04 China Museums and the Web, Albuquerque, New To consolidate ties with the Chinese astronomical Katakouzinos, L. Board member, Sidetrack Mexico; Judge, Best of the Web, Museums and and cultural centres on behalf of Sydney Performance Group; Board member, First Greek- the Web, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Member, Observatory and the Powerhouse Australian Museum's Foundation Committee Editorial Advisory Group, Screenrights Australia; Nick Lomb, Curator Langley, B. Member Security and Emergency Member, International Cultural Content Forum, 31 Jan 05 London, Paris Operations Special Interest Group, Oxford England; Appointee, Australian Return loan item plus discussions of future project Museum Australia Commonwealth Government, E-Research collaboration with staff from leading science and Coordinating Committee, Department of Education Lea, M. Executive board member, International astronomy centres Science and Training; Australian Research Council Committee for Musical Instrument Museums & (ARC) College of Experts, Nominated ‘Expert of Louise Mitchell, Curator Collections; Expert examiner under The National International Standing’; Australian representative, 8-22 Jan 05 Japan Cultural Heritage Committee, Dept of Environment International Cultural Portal Committee, Meeting with Collections staff at Kyoto Costume and Heritage Culture.mondo Institute and designers in Tokyo re Powerhouse Lomb, Dr N. Chair, Education and Public Outreach exhibition Van Tiel, M. Convenor, Darling Harbour Educators Committee of the Astronomical Society of Network; Councillor, Science Teachers Association Anne-Marie Van De Ven, Curator Australia; Senior vice-president, Sydney City of NSW 1-6 Feb 04 Japan Skywatchers Inc; Vice-president, Sydney Outdoor Accept invitation to co-present at opening of Lighting Improvement Society Inc; Member Watson, A. Committee member, Walter Burley Balarinji: ancient culture, contemporary design at Astronomy Education Working Group Griffin Society; Committee Member, Furniture ggg gallery, Tokyo History Society; Committee member, Sydney Lorentz, D. Course Advisory Panel Member 2005, Design 05; Judging panel, Bombay Sapphire Fabri Blacklock, Curator UTS Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building, Design Discovery Award 05 1-6 Feb 04 Japan for the Interior Design undergraduate course Accept invitation to co-present at opening of Lovett, V. Board Member (Marketing Specialist) Balarinji: ancient culture, contemporary design at 11. Staff Overseas Travel Legs on the Wall and Force Majeure ggg gallery, Tokyo Grace Cochrane, Senior Curator McEwen, S. Museum representative, NSW 31 Aug-18 Sep 04 Scotland, Finland, Germany Mark Goggin, Associate Director Government Environmental Education Invited speaker at Challenging Craft conference at 28 Feb-20 Mar 05 USA Coordinating Network Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen and to Finalise negotiations with Arts & Exhibition Miller, S. Committee Board Member, Gadigal research potential participants for exhibition and International for staging the Diana: a celebration Information Services; Member, Community Cultural conference in 2006 exhibition at the Powerhouse Development Committee and Indigenous Arts Malcolm McKernan, Exhibition Designer Tara Kita, Exhibition Coordinator Reference Group, Arts Advisory Council, NSW 3-21 Sep 04 Greece 17 Mar-7 Apr 04 China Ministry for the Arts Dismantle and prepare for freighting the Our place Installation of travelling exhibition Our place at Petersen, J. Committee Member, National Archives exhibition National Museum of China of Australia, Sydney Consultative Committee Tara Kita, Exhibition Coordinator Malcolm McKernan, Exhibition Designer Pinchin, R. Vice President, Museums Australia 2-26 Sep 04 Greece 17 Mar-7 Apr 04 China (NSW); Member, Museums Committee, Arts Project manager for Our place dismantle and freight Installation of travelling exhibition Our place at National Museum of China Advisory Council, NSW Ministry for the Arts; Joint James Laurendt, Display Planner, Interactives Convenor, Museums Australia National 3-26 Sep 04 Greece James Laurendt, Display Planner Conference, May, Powerhouse Museum To dismantle & prepare for freighting the travelling 17 Mar-7 Apr 04 China Sanders, J. Member, National Cultural Heritage exhibition Our place Installation of travelling exhibition Our place at National Museum of China Committee, Dept of the Environment and Heritage, Alison Brennan, Registrar Canberra; Member, External Advisory and New 3-19 Sep 04 Greece Mary Gissing, Conservator Development Committee, Ivan Dougherty Gallery, Undertake contractual agreements to dismantle, 17 Mar-7 Apr 04 China College of Fine Arts, UNSW; Judge, Sydney condition check and courier the exhibition Our place Installation of travelling exhibition Our place at Morning Herald Young Designer of the Year Award National Museum of China Myfanwy Eaves, Registrar 2004; Judge, Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery 8-17 Sept 04 Netherlands, Denmark Claire Roberts, Senior Curator Award 2005 To oversee the dismantling of the loans of Marc 28 Mar-16 Apr China Newson exhibition in Netherlands for return travel Develop themes and content for an exhibition at to Powerhouse Museum. To oversee the the Powerhouse about the Great Wall of China dismantling and re-packing of Jørn Utzon exhibition loans for return trip to Sydney

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Rob Renew, Senior Curator Archaeological Institute at Athens; Chairman, Subcommittee; Director, The Carrick Institute for 28 Mar-16 Apr China South Sydney District Rugby League Football Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Board; Develop themes and content for an exhibition at Club Limited. Former Director, The Sydney Institute. the Powerhouse about the Great Wall of China Meetings: eligible – 9; attended – 9; leave – 0 Meetings: eligible – 4; attended – 3; leave – 1 James Wilson-Miller, Curator Dr Anne Summers AO 31 Mar-7 Apr 05 China Terms: 01.01.00 – 31.12.02: 01.01.03 – 31.12.05 13. Committees Oversee installation of travelling exhibition Our (Deputy President from March 2003) The Museum Executive meets twice monthly for place at National Museum of China Author, editor, journalist. Chairperson, Greenpeace high level strategic discussions and decision-making Jennifer Sanders, Deputy Director International. and consideration of change management issues 2-8 Apr 05 China Meetings: eligible – 9; attended – 4; leave – 5 and strategies. It is comprised of existing members Represent the Museum at opening of Our place Mr Mark Bouris of the Senior Executive with other staff members Grace Cochrane , Senior Curator Terms: 01.01.03 – 31.12.05 attending as appropriate for particular issues. 3-15 Apr 05 UK Executive Chairman, Australian Financial Museum Operations Groups met fortnightly to Invited speaker to Modern Silver and Museum’s Investment Group. consider operational matters that span the range of Today conference Executive Chairman, Wizard Home Loans; Director, Museum activities, and embrace issues that are Australian Mortgage Securities Ltd; Board Member, Mike Jones, Education Officer not currently the subject of interdivisional discussion. Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club Limited & Eastern 6-9 Apr 05 UK The composition of the five Groups was: Suburbs District Rugby League Club; Adjunct Present conference paper at Cinema & Technology Professor in the School of Banking & Finance and Collections, Exhibitions, Programs Centre for Cultural Research, Lancaster University the School of Business Law & Taxation, Faculty of and Positioning Sebastian Chan, Systems Administrator Commerce at the University of NSW. Managing our ‘Collection’ and our ‘public face’ in 12-22 Apr 05 Canada, USA Meetings: eligible – 9; attended – 2; leave – 7 its many dimensions. Present paper at Conference; meet with partner Deputy Director, Collections and Exhibitions (co-chair) Mr Andrew Denton institutions re outreach projects; explore alternative Associate Director, Programs and Commercial Terms: 01.01.04 – 31.12.06 business models for revenue generation; examine Services (co-chair) Executive producer, television writer and presenter. technical operations of mobile learning Manager, Exhibition Development Meetings: eligible – 9; attended – 7; leave – 2 Kevin Sumption, Associate Director Manager, Collection Development and Research Ms Trisha Dixon 3-14 Jun 05 Japan, China Manager, Marketing and Media Terms: 01.01.03 – 31.12.03: 01.01.04 – 31.12.06 Share a series of discussions on cultural portals at Manager, Evaluation and Visitor Research Author, photographer, historian, lecturer and the World Expo in Aichi; Further contractual Manager, Education and Visitor Services heritage/landscape consultant. negotiations with the National Museum of China Manager, Corporate Development Appointed Life Member of Winifred West Schools Staff nominee – Judith Matheson Tara Kita, Exhibition Coordinator Limited, 2005. Customer Service Delivery and Public Profile 15 Jun-11 Jul 05 China Meetings: eligible – 9; attended – 7; leave – 2 Dismantling, packing and freighting of Our place How we ‘present’ to our visitors and other interest Ms Susan Gray, BEc (Hons) (Syd), LLB (Syd), exhibition groups and fostering Museum wide safety GAICD and security. Jonathan Hirsch, Technical Officer Terms: 21.06.02 – 31.12.02; 01.01.03 – 31.12.05 Associate Director, Programs and Commercial 15-30 Jun 05 China Division Director, Investment Banking Group, Services (co-chair) Dismantling, packing and freighting of Macquarie Bank Ltd. Associate Director, Corporate Services (co-chair) Our place exhibition Member State Transit Authority Board; Member of Manager, Exhibition Development Frances Fitzpatrick, Conservator the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Manager, Venue Operations 15-30 Jun 05 China Meetings: eligible – 9; attended – 6; leave – 3 Manager, Security Dismantling, packing and freighting of Professor Ron Johnston, BSc, PhD, FTSE Manager, Properties Our place exhibition Terms: 01.01.96 – 31.12.98; 01.01.99 – 31.12.01; Retail and Merchandise Manager Katrina Hogan, Assistant Registrar 01.01.02 – 31.12.04 Manager, Human Resources 19-30 Jun 05 China Executive Director, the Australian Centre for Staff nominee – Kim Rogers Dismantling, packing and freighting of Innovation and International Competitiveness Ltd Facilities planning and infrastructure Our place exhibition at the University of Sydney. Planning for our facility, maximising our capital Meetings: eligible – 5; attended – 3; leave – 2 Carol Scott, Manager works opportunities, managing maintenance of 30 Jun-9 Jul 05 Canada Ms Margaret Seale what we have and building our future. Present a paper at International Association of Arts Terms: 01.01.04 – 31.12.06 Associate Director, Corporate Services (co-chair) and Cultural Management (AIMAC) Conference Managing Director, Random House Australia Director (co-chair) Director, Random House New Zealand. Manager, Sydney Observatory Meetings: eligible – 9; attended – 4; leave – 5. Property Development Manager 12. Board of Trustees Mr Anthony Sukari Manager, Information Technology The members of the Trust, their current Terms: 01.01.01 – 31.12.01; 01.01.02 – 31.12.04; Manager, Registration Services responsibilities, the number of meetings they were 1.1.05 – 31.12.07 Manager, Preservation and Heritage Management eligible to attend in the period, the number Executive Chairman, Gateway Group of Staff nominee – Dave Rockell attended, and the number for which they were Companies. Knowledge Management, Technology, Research given leave are listed below. There were nine Trustee, NSW Casino Community Benefit Fund; and Outreach meetings of the Trust during the period. Chair, Panel of Advisors, Migration Heritage Maximising our intellectual capital and exploiting Dr Nicholas G. Pappas, MA (Syd), LLB (NSW), Centre; Chairperson, Migrant Network Services appropriate technologies to extend our reach PhD (Syd). (Northern Sydney) Ltd. internally and externally. Maximising public Terms: 22.02.99 - 31.12.01; 01.01.02 - 31.12.04; Meetings: eligible – 9; attended – 6; leave – 3 engagement with our collection and expertise 1.1.05 – 31.12.07 Ms Judith Wheeldon, BS(Wis) MEd(Syd) through outreach programs and appropriate (President from 01.01.03) FACE GAICD technologies. Principal, Nicholas G Pappas & Company, Lawyers. Terms: 1.1.05 – 31.12.07 Associate Director, Knowledge and Information Member, Archdiocesan Council of the Greek Former Headmistress, Abbotsleigh and Queenwood. Management (co-chair) Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia; Director, Laiki Member, Ministerial Advisory Committee on AIDS, Deputy Director, Collections and Exhibitions (co-chair) Bank (Australia) Ltd; Director, The Castellorizian Sexual Health and Hepatitis - Hepatitis C Manager, Finance Club Ltd; Member, Council of the Australian Manager, Registration

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Manager, Venue Operations those with a language background other than Organisation Manager, Information Technology English) Section 4 of the MAAS Act establishes the Manager, Regional Services – signage and information brochures that are Trustees of the Museum. The Trustees are Manager, Records helpful and easy to understand responsible for the conduct and control of the Manager, Print Media/Powerhouse Publishing – printed information about Museum events in affairs of the Museum and for its policies. All Manager, Web Services plain English. officers and employees of the Museum are Staff nominee – Debbie Rudder Our expectations of our visitors appointed or employed under the Public Sector Organisation and workplace change, strategic We expect you to treat our staff, volunteers and Management Act 1988. planning and new business opportunities exhibitions with care and respect. We reserve Objects and functions Identifying and implementing opportunities to the right to refuse admission to patrons who Section 14 of the MAAS Act states as follows: establish ‘best practice’ in all facets of behave inappropriately. The Trustees shall have the following objects and our operations What to do if you have a suggestion or complaint may exercise any or all of the following Director (co-chair) We welcome your comments and any suggestions functions: Associate Director, Knowledge and Information you may have for improving our services. If you (a) the control and management of the Museum; Management (co-chair) are visiting the Museum and have any and Executive Officer comments, please talk to one of the staff. A (b) the maintenance and administration of the Manager, Members Organisation comments form is available at the cloaking desk Museum in such manner as will effectively Manager, Library Services on level 4 if you have a compliment, suggestion minister to the needs and demands of the Manager Human Resources or complaint you wish to put in writing. You may community in any or all branches of applied Manager, Preservation and Heritage Management also contact us through the Museum’s website. science and art and the development of industry Manager, Organisation Development Alternatively, please feel free to write to the by: Staff nominee – Paul Donnelly Museum or telephone (02) 9217 0389. (i) the display of selected objects arranged to illustrate the industrial advance of civilisation and Trust Finance Committee Our commitment to you the development of inventions and Members at 30 June 2005: Any written suggestion or complaint you make to manufactures; Ms Susan Gray, Trustee (Chair) the Museum will receive a response from us (ii) the promotion of craftsmanship and artistic taste Dr Nicholas G Pappas, President within 20 working days. Mr Mark Bouris, Trustee by illustrating the history and development of the applied arts; Staff representation: 15. Code of conduct Amendment (iii) lectures, broadcasts, films, publications and Dr Kevin Fewster, Director An amendment was made to the Code of other educational means; Mr Michael Landsbergen, Associate Director, Conduct in November 2004, an additional (iv) scientific research; or Corporate Services (Secretary) to December 2004 sentence under the Conflict of Interest heading. Mr John Kirkland, Manager, Finance to April 2004 (v) any other means necessary or desirable for the What is a potential conflict of interest? Mr Dominic Curtin, Associate Director, Corporate development of the natural resources and You should remember too that the beliefs and/or Services (Finance) from April 2004 manufacturing industries of NSW. material interests of your family and associates Mr Peter Morton, Executive Officer (Secretary) Arrangements for outside participation may also be seen to influence your decisions. from January 2004 The Museum welcomes public comment and For this reason, you are not permitted to engage suggestions for improving its services and Audit Committee (from October 2004) Museum contractors to undertake private work facilities and regularly receives representations The committee develops and monitors the on your behalf. (16 November 2004) Museum’s audit plan and implements from the public concerning its operations. A comments form is available to all visitors in the audit outcomes. 16. Privacy and personal information Museum's free Guide publication. Front end Members at 30 June 2005: The Museum conducts its business in evaluations are carried out to determine the Mr Mark Nicholaeff, Managing Partner, Haines accordance with the Privacy and Personal content of exhibitions and programs and visitors Norton (Chair) Information Protection Act 1998 and with the are surveyed for their responses. The Board of Dr Nicholas G Pappas, President Privacy Management Plan developed by the Trustees represent the public in the management Mr Mark Bouris, Trustee Museum and submitted to the Privacy and policy formulation of the Museum. Dr Kevin Fewster, Director (Secretary) Commissioner in June 2000, in accordance with section 33 of the Act. The Museum also follows In 2004-05 there were 564 visitor comments forms or letters registered - 256 contained 14. Guarantee of service an Online Privacy Statement which is on the compliments, 306 contained complaints, In October 2004 changes were made to the Museum's website. If users provide any personal 159 contained suggestions. As some forms Guarantee of Service to ensure that it reflected details via the Museum's website the privacy contained more than one comment, there were current contacts and services and an inclusion requirements of the Statement are met. totals of 308 compliments, 353 complaints and was made regarding the expected standard of behaviour of our visitors. 17. Freedom of information 167 suggestions. The breakdown of complaints – The following Statement of Affairs is presented Museum general 8, exhibitions general 30, Our commitment to our customers in accordance with section 14(1)(b) and (3) of the exhibitions content 25, exhibitions design 17, The Museum is committed to continuous Freedom of Information Act 1989. The FOI exhibitions maintenance 44, public programs 25, improvement in its quality of service. We regularly statement of the Museum of Applied Arts and customer service 25, Members 5, evaluate our exhibitions, programs and services. Sciences (FOI Agency No 384) is correct as at promotion/advertising 15, external signage 37, Our service standards 30 June 2005. internal signage 9, facilities 17, admission When you visit the Museum you will find: Establishment charges 14, catering 35, shop 15, school groups – friendly, responsive and efficient staff The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences was 6, premises 12, The Guide/Whats On 4, opening – well-maintained exhibitions and buildings established under the Museum of Applied Arts hours 5, Sydney Observatory 5. Note that the – a commitment to caring for objects in the and Sciences Act 1945 (MAAS Act). The increase on last year is due to the changed visitor collection and on loan to the Museum Museum has perpetual succession, has a comment form, now a loose form rather than an – accurate and appropriate information in response common seal, may purchase, hold, grant, attachment to the What’s On Guide. to your inquiries demise, dispose of or otherwise deal with real Facilities for access – a high standard of safety and security and personal property and may sue and be sued The Museum caters for public access to its – appropriate facilities (rest areas, cafes, toilets, in its corporate name ‘The Trustees of the collections, with staff available to assist with baby changeroom) for you to use Museum of Applied Arts inquiries. The service is available by appointment – appropriate access and services for those with and Sciences’. between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm Monday to special needs (eg people with disabilities and Friday (except public holidays).

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Policy documents Object: Australian Centre for Craft and Design Major Ian Brookes – Japanese swords Documents used to guide the Museum’s Oral History Association of Australia (NSW) Mr William D Bush – numismatics operations include: Oriental Rug Society of NSW Emeritus Professor Alexander Cambitoglou AO Strategic Plan 2005-2008 Philatelic Association of NSW – classical antiquities Chart of Accounts The Phonograph Society of NSW Dr Robert Carson – numismatics Code of conduct The Potters' Society of Australia Mrs Sylvia Drummond – mechanical Collection development and research policy Pyrmont Ultimo Historical Society musical instruments Collection management policies and procedures Royal Aeronautical Society, Australian Division, Mr Dennis Eccles – clocks Commercial operations policies and procedures Sydney Branch Inc Mr Kevin Fahy AM – Australiana, furniture, ceramics Disability action plan Royal Society for the Encouragement of the Arts, Mr John Hawkins – silver Exhibitions policies and plans Manufactures and Commerce Mr Jolyon Warwick James – silver Guarantee of service The Quilters' Guild Inc Mr John Jeremy – restoration Information technology strategic plan The Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain, Mr Alan Landis – ceramics, glass Human Resources policies and procedures NSW Chapter Mr Ross Langlands – oriental rugs and textiles Outreach policy The Silver Society of Australia Inc Mr Randall Reed – ceramics, glass, silver Privacy Management Plan Sydney Space Association Ms Anne Schofield AM – costume, jewellery Public programs policies and procedures The Twentieth Century Heritage Society of NSW Inc Mr John Shorter CBE – ceramics, Doulton Publications policies and procedures The Wedgwood Society of NSW Inc Dr George Soutter – ceramics, furniture, rugs Regional services strategic plan Walter Burley Griffin Society Miss Elizabeth Todd OAM – music Sponsorship policy Woodworkers’ Association of NSW Mr Leslie Walford – decorative arts Waste reduction and purchasing plan Dr Janet West – scrimshaw and nautical crafts Contact arrangements 20. Museum Honours Mr Barclay Wright – musical instruments Requests for records or documents under the Life Fellows Dr John Yu AC – ceramics, furniture, rugs Freedom of Information Act 1989 should be Mr Pat Boland OAM, ED accompanied by a $30.00 application fee and Mr William Bradshaw 22. Museum awards directed to: Mr William Bush Australian Design Awards Mr Ken Done AM Each year the Powerhouse Museum makes a Freedom of Information Coordinator Mr Kevin Fahy AM selection of outstanding products from the finalists Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences Mr Gerry Gleeson AC in the Australian Design Awards. The criteria for PO Box K346 Haymarket NSW 1238 Ms Linda Jackson selection include excellence in design, and Phone (02) 9217 0576 Fax (02) 9217 0459 Ms Jenny Kee innovative use of technologies to provide There were no requests made in regard to the Mr Trevor Kennedy AM significant benefits to the users of the products. Freedom of Information Act made in 2004-05. Mr Malcolm King AM The 2004 Powerhouse Museum Selection is: Mr Fred Millar AO, CBE Peony Chandelier 18. Legislative changes Mr Alastair Morrison Product Designer There was no legislative change which affected Ms Anne Schofield AM BERNABEIFREEMAN the Museum in 2004-05. Mr Leo Schofield AM Product Manufacturer Mr Dick Smith AO BERNABEIFREEMAN 19. Affiliated societies Hon James Spigelman AC Cox Stockman 2005 Lawn Tractor The Museum provides facilities and resources to Hon Neville Wran AC the following 42 societies (representing some Product Designer Recipients of Distinguished Service Awards 20,000 people), which are affiliated with the CMD – Product Design & Innovation General division Museum (as at 30 June 2005): Product Manufacturer Dr Allan Bromley Cox Industries Antique Arms Collectors Society of Australia Mr Masasuke Hiraoka FCS H-2 advanced surfboard fin Art Deco Society of NSW Ms Wendy Hucker 2005 Australian Design Award of the Year Winner The Asian Arts Society of Australia Inc Mr John Godschall Johnson OAM Product Designer Association of Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Mr Ross Langlands Surf Hardware International Pty. Ltd. Societies (Kuring-gai and Sydney branches) Mrs Chris McDiven Product Manufacturer Australian Association of Musical Instrument Ms Gloria Smythe Metro Solutions Sdn. Bhd Makers (NSW Branch) Ms Jane de Teliga Additional Consultant(s) Australian Flute Society Inc Ms Linda Vogt AM Australian Lace Guild (NSW) Andrew Dovell, Murray Burns Dovell ;Michael Staff division The Australian Numismatic Society Durante, Surf Hardware International Pty. ;Geoff Mr Carl Andrew The Australiana Society Germon, Talon Technologies; Metro Solutions Mr Geoff Bannon The Aviation Historical Society of Australia Mirage Swift mask – used in the treatment of Ms Mitra Bhar (NSW Branch) obstructive sleep apnea Mr Geoff Davis British Astronomical Association (NSW Branch) Product Designer Ms Heleanor Feltham Ceramic Collectors Society RESMED Limited Mr Doug Hardy Ceramic Study Group Inc Product Manufacturer Mr Howard McKern The Colour Society of Australia (NSW) RESMED Limited Ms Rosemary Shepherd Design Institute of Australia, NSW Chapter Mr Jack Willis SunFX Professional Spray-on Tanning Applicator The Doll Collectors Club of NSW Inc Mr Richard Wood Product Designer The Early Music Association of NSW KWA Design Group Pty Ltd The Embroiderers' Guild NSW Inc 21. Museum Advisors Product Manufacturer The Furniture History Society (Australasia) Inc Special Advisors SunFX International Pty Ltd The Horological Guild of Australasia (NSW Branch) Dr Gene Sherman – Asian decorative arts and design Integrated Communications Cap Lamp – Jewellers and Metalsmiths Group of Australia Dr David Malin – astronomy a combined protective and communications The Knitters' Guild NSW Inc device for miners The Metropolitan Coin Club of Sydney Honorary Associates Product Designer National Space Society of Australia Mr Warren Anderson – arms Tiller + Tiller NSW Division of Australian Academy of Prof John Bach – maritime history Product Manufacturer Technological Sciences and Engineering Mr William Bradshaw – English furniture, clocks

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Mine Site Technologies Pty Limited 23. Volunteers Judith Durie Samantha Lean-Fore Shirley Ruxton Additional Consultant(s) John A'Beckett Beryl Dwyer Gail Leddin Mary Ryland Minesite Technologies – designed by T+T and Valerie Adams Amy Earl Emma Lees Katy Sade Minesite technologies Kim Alexander Allison East Helena Leslie Bruce Saunders Breville 800 Class Citrus Press Scott Allan John Ebner Monty Leventhal Alexis Sawyer Product Designer Scott Aston Trevor Edmonds Dr Ronald Lewis Olga Sawyer Housewares International Design Centre – Breville Erik Bachmann Kerry Edwards Jasmin Lin Gail Scott Product Manufacturer Jean Baigent Jay Ekers Elizabeth Little Peter Scott Housewares International Design Centre – Breville Robert Baird Roy Eldridge Amanda Loughman Deborah Seddon Timothy Ball Ifdal Elsaket Harvey MacDonald Julien Seno Sceats KNECT – a collection of optical frames Barbara Ballantyne Diana Fatseas Molly Anne Macinante Coral Serisier with interchangeable arms Betty Balmer Heleanor Feltham Vanessa Mack Doris Shearman Product Designer Margaret Barnes Margarete Ferris Keith Matts Rosemary Shepherd Jonathan Sceats Eyewear P/L Trading as: Roma Bashford Patricia Fink Dr Robert Mayrick Denis Sjostedt Sceats Eyewear Marjorie Beales Andrew Finlay Cyril McColough Ben Sochan Product Manufacturer Judith Bell June Fitzpatrick Patricia McDonald John Stanton Sceats Eyewear Lydia Bell Jeffrey Flower Robert McDonald Merilyn Stapylton Caroma Smartflush Toilet Suite Range Leah Bernstein Edna Fong Shirley McDonald Heather Stevens Product Designer Fleur Bishop Ann Freeman Tim McDonald Charlotte Stevenson Caroma Industries Ltd Elizabeth Blair Donald French Claire McGrath Meg Stevenson Product Manufacturer Emma Blong George Fry Natalie McKendrey Barbara Stokes Caroma Industries Ltd Phillipa Borland Siu Wan (Flora) Fu Dorothy McLean William Storer EZIGIB Pipe Coupling – used for water and Ronald Bowbrick Kevin Fung Andrew McMechan Betty Stuckey sewerage pipe repairs Edna Boyd Nicholas Fung Rachel Miller Noel Svensson Product Designer Joyce Bradbury Sharon Ganzer Kathleen Mist William Swan Consultant Monica Bray Sandra Gardam Kenneth Mitchell Albert Taylor Product Manufacturer Vin Bray Max Gay Phyllis Mitchell Queenie Thompson Tyco Water Components Muriel Breiesser Sara Gaynor Hette Mollema Jennifer Thorpe Additional Consultant(s) Lyle Broadbelt Cate Gibson Jill Monro Frank Tiziano Simon Fifield of Simplist. Designs Anna Brown Helen Goddard Sarah Montgomery Christianne Van de Sandy-Lee Bryce Minda Gray Chad Moodie Weg Neuromonics Processor – helps provide relief Pamela Burden David Green Richard Morony Dimitri Varvaritis from the hearing problem tinnitus Jane Burns Dorothy Green Andrew Moyes Stephan Vickers Product Designer Michelle Butters Mary Green James Murray Valarie Vickers BlueSky Creative Pty Ltd Judith Campbell Dinah Hales Ridhika Naidoo Alice Vokac Product Manufacturer Karen-Anne Carpenter Val Hamey Katie Neill Barry Voller Startronics Kenneth Chuang Doreen Harland Chui Ng Bill Walsh Additional Consultant(s) Wendy Circosta Isabelle Harris Barbara Nivison-Smith Annette Ward Jan Szymanksi, consultant electrical & Jean Clark Vic Harris Melissa Jade O’Dowd Norma Warnecke software engineer Michael Close Jenny Hart John O'Grady Peter Warren Protect-It Column Guards – an industrial safety Jim Colvin Mark Hartshorn Fiona O’Yeung Elizabeth Welsh product designed to reduce damage to Jon Comino Lesley Harwood Joy Ord David Wei warehouse racking due to forklift impact Kathleen Cooper Judith Hawes Reginald Osborne Lya Wettstein Product Designer Leon Corn Tiina Hendrikson Yasmin Parekh Robyn Wienholt Proen Design Australia Pty Ltd Monique Cornish Chris Hibble Janet Paterson Christine Wilson Product Manufacturer Juliette Cox Susan Highland Christinne Patton Joan Wilson Innovation Central Pty Ltd Mary Cox Prue Hill Beverley Pescott Lyn Wettstein Powerhouse Museum Award for Innovation Dannyel Crawford Cherie Hingee Rex Peters Robyn Wienholt in Design Karen Davies Susannne Hledik Reverend James Christine Wilson Selected from designTECH exhibition. The Award Geoff Davis Garry Horvai Pettigrew Joan Wilson recognises product innovation in areas such as Robert Davison Yuriko Hoshi Pauline Phillips Lyndel Wischer new uses of materials, new construction Robert Degotardi Ray Huckin Melanie Pitkin Victor Wong Doo processes and a new or improved design for an Nicole Delmas Nina Huelin Dorelle Propert Barbara Wright existing product and is sponsored by leading global Jessie (Xiaoyun) Deng John Hurworth Mary Qiu John Wright design company, Design Resource Australia. The Lynley Dougherty Paul Hutley Wendy Tian Ran Qui Hayley Yeoh 2004 award went to Scott Rémond, a student at The Paul Dove Raquel Ibanez Pamela Radford June Yeomans Scots College, for his folding wheelbarrow design. Chana Imsirovic Rae Ranc Mary Zarate Malcolm King Award Christine Johnson Belinda Reimer Theordora Zourkas The 2004 Malcolm King Award for Professional Emma Johnson Peter Rennie Development, was awarded jointly to Geoff Wyatt Merle Johnson’ Margaret Richardson and Mike Jones. Geoff works at the Sydney Joan Johnston Amy Roberts Observatory as an Astronomy Educator and is Cierwan Jones Thomas Robertson assisted by the award to visit the Beijing Frank Joyce Carmel Robinson Planetarium and Museum of Astronomy. Mike is Min-Jung Kim Mark Robinson manager of the VectorLab and is assisted by the Amanda King Jacqueline Ruston award to complete his Masters in New Media Lewis Klipin program at the University of NSW. The award also Mary Knight assisted Mike to present a paper on cinema John Knotek technology and museums at an international Andrew Kyle conference in the UK. Marivic Lagleva Susannah Lai Oanh Lam

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24. Contributing and Life Members 25. Members events 26. Staffing by department as at 30 June 2005 RT Baker Collection Companions Special Events Directorate Mr Robert Albert Annual Members Dinner: Directorate 2.0 JH Maiden Collection Companions Contemporary Silver Secretariat 2.0 Mr Graeme K Le Roux New Year’s Eve 2004 at Sydney Observatory Contributing Members Evaluation 3.0 Family Christmas Party 2004 Mrs Bettina G Gowing Lord of the Rings – An evening with Corporate Development 5.0 Dual Contributing Members Peter Jackson Organisation Development 3.0 Dr Gene Sherman & Mr Brian Lord of the Rings – WETA Prosthetic Sherman Makeup Demonstration Directorate Total 15.0 Life Members Lord of the Rings – Richard Taylor Miss K Armstrong Lecture Series th Corporate Services Mrs Cindy Bannon Bimbadgen Estate 125 Anniversary Mr G Barnes Wine Tasting Management 3.0 Mr J R Baxter Exhibition Launches: Finance 12.6 Mr D Block Sydney Design Week Human Resources 10.1 Mr Pat Boland Bright Flowers Mr William Bradshaw Greek Treasures: from the Benaki Properties 34.0 Mr William D Bush Museum in Athens Corporate Services Total 59.7 Mr W Dobson Exhibition viewings: Mr Ken Done AM Lord of the Rings x 3 Mr R Ellis Paradise, Purgatory & Hellhole: a Collections and Exhibitions Mr Kevin Fahy AM history of Pyrmont and Ultimo Ms Eva Filla Management 2.7 Mrs G H Flinn Tours: Collection Development and Research 3.0 Mr Gerald Gleeson Ultimo Walking Tour Mrs M S Griffiths Sustainable House Curatorial 32.9 Mr M Grossman Tea and Textiles: Preservation and Heritage Management 19.1 Miss H Hindle Samplers Registration 20.6 Mr Neville Hodgson Children’s Events: Mrs Beverley Horwitz Alphabet Wings: Reading and PATH Project 13.4 Ms Linda Jackson Workshop Exhibition Development 26.8 Mr John C Jeremy Persephone’s Palace Member Ms Jenny Kee Breakfast Movable Heritage 1.0 Mr Trevor Kennedy AM Secrets of movie makeup workshop Migration Heritage Centre 2.6 Mr Malcolm G King AM Lectures: Mr Terence Measham AM Collections and Exhibitions Total 122.1 Meet the Young Scientists Mr Fredrick Millar AO CBE LL Mr J Millner SoundHouse™ VectorLab Events: Mr Alistair Morrison SoundHouse™ Digital Video Knowledge and Information Management SoundHouse™ Digital Photography Mr R Reed Management 2.0 Mr A L Rigby AM ED Course Mrs Pat Riley SoundHouse™ Digital Photography Digital Multimedia 10.8 Mr Royston Riley Course - 2 Image Services 7.8 Mr P Root SoundHouse™ Music course for Ms Anne Schofield teenagers Information Technology 9.0 Mr Leo Schofield AM SoundHouse™ Digital Photography Records 3.0 Mrs P Seidler course for teenagers Research Library 2.0 Mr Dick Smith AO SoundHouse™ Workshop for teens - The Hon JJ Spigelman AC QC Digital video with Sony Vegas CAN 3.0 Mr W S Tatlow SoundHouse™ Workshop for teens - Knowledge and Information Management Total 37.6 The Hon Neville Wran AC QC Digital audio with Sony Sound Forge SoundHouse™ Workshop for teens - Stop Motion Animation with Stop Programs and Commercial Services Motion Pro SoundHouse™ Workshop for teens - Management 2.0 Digital Music Marketing and Media 12.2 VectorLab: Introduction to Photoshop Elements & digital imaging Publishing 2.6 VectorLab: Introduction to Digital Education and Visitor Services 21.1 Video Editing Shops 3.8 Operations 53.1 Customer Relations 19.7 Sydney Observatory 12.5 Programs and Commercial Services Total 123.2 Museum Total 357.6

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27. SES positions 28. EEO Statistics During 2004–2005 the following were members of the State Government A. Trends in the Representation of EEO Groups % of Total Staff Senior Executive Service: EEO Group Benchmark or Target 2002 2003 2004 2005 Director – Dr Kevin Fewster, BA Hons (ANU), PhD (UNSW) Women 50% 51% 49% 49% 45% Deputy Director, Collections and Exhibitions – Jennifer Sanders, BA Hons (Syd) Associate Director, Corporate Services – Michael Landsbergen, M. of Mgmt (UTS) Aboriginal people & Torres Associate Director, Programs and Commercial Services – Mark Goggin, Strait Islanders 2% 1% 2% 1.3% 1.1% BA Hons (Mel) People whose first language Associate Director, Knowledge and Information Management – Kevin Sumption, was not English 20% 14% 13% 21% 18% ND (Natal), BA Hons HADF (Middlesex), MA (Syd) People with a disability 12% 7% 7% 7% 9%

SES level Position title Gender People with a disability requiring work-related adjustment 7% 2% 2% 1.3% 1.6% 4 Director Male 2 Deputy Director, Collections and Exhibitions Female B. Trends in the Distribution of EEO Groups Distribution Index 1 Associate Director, Corporate Services Male EEO Group Benchmark or Target 2002 2003 2004 2005 1 Associate Director, Programs and Commercial Services Male Women 100 108 105 106 110 1 Associate Director, Knowledge and Information Management Male Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders 100 n/a n/a n/a n/a SES level 30 June 05 30 June 04 People whose first language 411was not English 100 95 92 98 93 300People with a disability 100 97 89 86 97 211People with a disability requiring work-related adjustment 100 n/a n/a n/a n/a 133 Notes: CEO under s11A 0 0 1. Staff numbers are as at 30 June 2005. Total 5 5 2. Excludes casual staff. 3. A Distribution Index of 100 indicates that the centre of the distribution of the EEO group Number of female SES 1 1 across salary levels is equivalent to that of other staff. 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 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 concentrated at lower salary levels. The Distribution Index is automatically calculated by the software provided by ODEOPE. 4. The Distribution Index is not calculated where EEO group or non-EEO group numbers are less than 20.

Comparison of staff numbers for all permanent and temporary staff by occupational category Year Clerical/Administrative Professional Professional support Trades Other Total 2000-2001 175 90 89 37 50 441 2001-2002 172 79 92 39 49 431 2002-2003 209 77 82 43 37 448 2003-2004 110 145 51 30 37 373 2004-2005 134 150 49 24 15 372

The above figures are based on a head count of staff and include casual employees. NB From 03-04 the source data used is from the Premier’s Department Workforce Profile which uses the Australian Bureau of Statistics ASCO occupational coding. As the definitions of the occupational categories may differ so do the figures they represent.

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29. Staff list as at 30 June 2005 Human Resources Curatorial Departments - Jennifer Edmonds – Directorate Anita Fredkin – HR Australian Decorative Arts & Design Assistant Conservator Kevin Fewster – Director Services Coordinator Grace Cochrane – Senior Curator Therese Dimech – Pauline Bojko – Executive Assistant Eddy Frittmann – Senior Payroll Officer Anne Marie van de Ven – Curator Administrative Officer Secretariat Suzie Grady – HR Officer Catherine Reade – Assistant Curator Ron Bowbrick – Stationary Steam Peter Morton – Executive Officer Joy Gray – HR Officer Anne Watson – Curator Engine Demonstrator Mark Daly – Project and Policy Officer Farida Ali – HR Officer Glynis Jones – Assistant Curator Len Lark – Clerical Officer Gosia Sliwa – HR Officer Michael Lea – Curator Nitsa Yioupros – Photographer Evaluation & Audience Research Catherine Purcell – International Decorative Arts Carol Scott – Evaluation Manager Registration & Collection Volunteer Coordinator & Design Leanne Atkins – Project Officer Management Julie Garradd – Volunteer Coordinator Claire Roberts – Senior Curator Natalie Taranec – Evaluation Assistant Judy Coombes – Manager Karen Griffiths – Volunteer Assistant Eva Czernis-Ryl – Curator Carey Ward – Registrar Corporate Development (to 30/6/05) Paul Donnelly – Curator Caroline Berlyn – Registrar Malcolm Moir – Corporate Jennifer Gibson – Health and Louise Mitchell – Curator Helen Yoxall – Archivist Development Manager Safety Coordinator Christina Sumner – Curator Susan Davidson – Registrar Miranda Purnell – Corporate Properties Lindie Ward – Assistant Curator Myfanwy Eaves – Registrar Development Coordinator Robert Webb – Manager Engineering and Design Lynne McNairn – Collections Rita Bila – Corporate Development Stuart Smith – Property Robert Renew – Senior Curator Systems Officer Officer (to 30/06/05) Development Coordinator Des Barrett – Curator Nicole Balmer – Assistant Registrar Melissa Smith – Frances Cray – Clerk/Word Sandra McEwen – Curator Rebecca Bower – Assistant Registrar Foundation Coordinator Processor Operator Deborah Rudder – Curator Sarah Pointon – Assistant Registrar Nanine Artup – Administrative Robert Chancellor – Properties Anni Turnbull – Assistant Curator David Waller – Assistant Registrar Support Officer Services Coordinator Angelique Hutchison – Assistant Kate Scott – Assistant Registrar Johann Umali – Administrative Keith Landy – Electrical Supervisor Curator (from 31/08/04) Support Officer (from 01/12/04) Owen Pauling – Plant Electrician Transport Alison Brennan – Assistant Registrar Organisation Development Peter Hermon – Electrical Fitter Andrew Grant – Senior Curator Mandy Crook – Assistant Registrar Ian Hewitt – Manager Brendon Munson – Electrical Fitter Ian Debenham – Curator Emma Nicol – Assistant Registrar Paul Abraham – Project Manager Paul Scheibel – Electrical Fitter Kerrie Dougherty – Curator Barbara Palmer – Assistant Registrar Debra Caples – Learning and Kevin Laker – Building Supervisor Margaret Simpson – Assistant Peter Tilley – Assistant Registrar Development Coordinator Greg Hoare – Assistant Curator Stephanie Conomos – Assistant Building Supervisor Sciences Registrar Corporate Services Division Peter Stevenson – Preparator Jesse Shore – Senior Curator Cameron McLeans Assistant Michael Landsbergen – Associate Tim Haire – Preparator Megan Hicks – Curator Registrar (to 30/06/05) Director Rodney Hendy – Preparator Nick Lomb – Curator Katrina Hogan – Assistant Registrar Dominic Curtin – Associate Director Graeme Plat – Preparator Australian History and Society Sarah Pointon – Clerical Officer (Finance) (from 5/4/05) Iain Scott-Stevenson – Preparator Kimberley Webber – Senior Curator Jill Chapman – Assistant Archivist Natalie Bevan – Administrative Jaime Vicent – Preparator Charles Pickett – Curator Einar Docker – Assistant Collection Assistant Graeme Coughlan – Preparator Ann Stephen – Curator Manager Finance Frank Noble – Preparator Peter Cox – Curator Julius Medgyessy – Project Officer John Kirkland – Manager Finance Leigh Ritchie – Transport Officer Susan Sedgwick – Curator Terence Mooney – Project Officer and Administration Ian Banks – Stores Officer Linda Michael – Assistant Curator Joan Watson – Project Officer Anthony Rogers – Senior Accountant Gavin Parsons-McDougall – Information and Holly Pender – Collection Ganesathasan Upendran – House Supervisor Communication Technology Administration Officer Management Accountant Paul Laxton – Museum Officer Matthew Connell – Section Head Lam Ba – Attendant Andrew Rothwell – Senior Brian James – Plant Superintendent Campbell Bickerstaff – PATH Project Accounts Officer Wayne Voss – Assistant Plant Assistant Curator Lawrence Adams – Project Officer/ Maria Sprem – Senior Superintendent Koori History & Culture Driver (to 30/06/05) Accounts Officer Shaun Dal Santo – Plant James Wilson-Miller – Curator Stephen Agius – Project Officer/ Cristeta Abellar – Accounts Officer Fitter Operator Fabri Blacklock – Assistant Curator Driver (to 30/06/05) Agnes Perez – Accounts Officer Dane McIntosh – Plant Fitter Operator Preservation & Heritage Sarah Milgate – Project Officer (to Rebecca MacDonald – Ravi Prakash – Technical Management 30/06/05) Accounts Officer Services Coordinator Pat Townley – Manager Michael (Noel) Coleman – Project Pedro Zapata – Accounts Officer Owen Conlan – Senior Suzanne Chee – Conservator Officer (to 30/06/05) Paul Kerr – Accounts Officer Electronics Technician Kate Chidlow – Conservator Malcolm Duffys Project Officer Lindsay Wood – Accounts Officer Arturo Rivillo – Operations Technician Graham Clegg – Conservator (to 30/06/05) Cindia Tse – Clerk/Word Timothy Wilson – Operations Malgorzata Dudek – Conservator Lindsay Dunbar – Project Officer Processor Operator Technician James Elwing – Conservator (to 30/06/05) Kim Pearce – Administration Alfred Khanlu – Operations Technician Frances Fitzpatrick – Conservator Alayne Alvis – Conservator Officer - Purchasing Ali El Najjar – Apprentice Sue Gatenby – Conservator (to 30/06/05) Richard Terzian – Apprentice Mary Gissing – Conservator Skye Mitchell – Conservator Ross Goodman – Conservator (to 30/06/05) Collections & Exhibitions Division Bronwen Griffin – Conservator Wendy Duffys Project Officer Jennifer Sanders – Deputy Director Malgorzata Juraszek – Conservator (to 30/06/05) Rebecca Pinchin – Regional Services Deidre McKillop – Conservator Coordinator Keith Potter – Conservator Damian McDonald – Administrative David Rockell – Conservator Assistant Teresa Werstak – Conservator Collection Development & Research Paul Brown – Assistant Conservator Michael Desmond – Manager Nadia De Wachter – Brenda Duncombe – Administrative Assistant Conservator Coordinator Tim Morris – Assistant Conservator Julia Foong – Administrative Officer

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Exhibition Development Digital Multimedia Services Marketing and Media Operations Brad Baker – Manager Sebastian Chan – Web Virginia Lovett – Marketing Manager Ralph Williams – Manager Sharon Dickson – Administrative Services Manager Sally Quinn – Media/Marketing Officer Bernard Hawes – Deputy Assistant Jason Gee – Web Services Developer Amanda Campbell-Avenell – Operations Manager Exhibition Coordination Irma Havlicek – Web Media/Marketing Officer Djamila Hacene – Assistant Susan McMunn – Exhibition Services Coordinator Hayley Gallant – Media/Marketing Venue Manager Coordination Manager Peter Mahony – SoundHouse Officer Chris Antoniou – Assistant Tara Kita – Exhibition Coordinator Manager Nicole Bearman – Media/Marketing Venue Manager Catherine Sidwell – Michael Jones – VectorLab Manager Officer (from 11/10/04) Karl Rafferty – Assistant Exhibition Coordinator Zoltan Nemes-Nemeth – Audio Christine Taylor – Marketing Officer Venue Manager Rebecca Bushby – Exhibition Visual Manager (from 25/10/04) Patricia Tselepi – Administrative Coordinator Kathleen Phillips – AV Angela Kenna – Marketing Clerk Assistant (to 30/06/05) Joanne Delzoppo – Exhibition Scriptwriter/Producer Print Media Jonathan Fowler – Senior Operations Coordinator Kathy La Fontaine – Program Judith Matheson – Senior Editor Technician (Theatre) Ross Clendinning – Exhibition Developer Karin Vesk – Editor (Exhibitions) Eric Holly – Operations Coordinator (from 05/10/04) Andrew Lawrence – Multimedia Tracy Goulding – Editor (Publications) Technician (Theatre) Julia Carroll – Administrative Assistant Programmer Melanie Cariss – Editorial Assistant Matthew Smith – Operations Kate Ford – Administrative Assistant Kate Lamerton – Graphic Designer Jacob Del Castillo – Graphic Co-ordinator Design Image Services Production Officer Barry Brown – Museum Officer Diana Lorentz – Manager Geoff Friend – Photographic Manager Anne Slam – Desktop Glen Bevan – Museum Officer Grant McLean – Senior Exhibition Marinco Kojdanovski – Photographer Publishing Operator Paul Villarruel – Museum Officer Designer (to 30/06/05) Jean Francois Lanzarone – Powerhouse Publishing Timothy Antill – Museum Officer Claudia Brueheim – Senior Exhibition Photographer Julie Donaldson – Manager Clive Bull – Gallery Officer Designer (from 19/07/04) Sue Stafford – Photographer Deborah Renaud – Distribution Officer Jean Brown – Gallery Officer Fiona Blades – Senior Sotha Bourn – Photographic Assistant Peter Kerans – Distribution Officer Juan Correa – Gallery Officer Exhibition Designer Brian Crispin – Gallery Officer Ryan Hernandez – Image Resource Education and Visitor Services Heike Rewitzer – Senior Jaswant Dhami – Gallery Officer Centre Coordinator Jana Vytrhlik – Manager Exhibition Designer Christine Howard – Gallery Officer Gara Baldwin – Rights and Eduardo Carrasco – Administrative Danny Jacobson – Senior Gerald Kilby – Gallery Officer Permissions Officer Officer Graphic Designer Fiona McLennan – Gallery Officer Kathleen Hackett – Senior Library Julie Garradd – Visitor Colin Rowan – Senior Teresa Monteleone – Gallery Officer Technician (Photo Library) Program Coordinator Graphic Designer Keith Myles – Gallery Officer Information Technology Helen Whitty – Education Janine Roberts – Designer Peter Ryan – Gallery Officer Christopher Henry – Manager Programs Coordinator Stephen Jannar – Design Draftsperson Robert Moore – Gallery Officer George Rossi – Network Administrator Kath Daniel – Education Officer Malcolm McKernan – Stan Cornwell – Gallery Officer Stephen Harris – Assistant Faye Gardiner – Education Officer Design Draftsperson Andrew Murray – Gallery Officer Network Administrator Jeanie Kitchener – Education Officer Intech Design and Development Alan Fay – Gallery Officer Gareth Drake – Microsoft Angus Tse – Education Officer Arthur Menasse – Manager Peter Kerans – Gallery Officer NT Administrator Stephen Miller – Education Officer James Laurendet – Industrial Kevin Magee – Gallery Officer Suiping Hu – Database Administrator Maki Taguchi – Assistant Designer Annabelle Bosc – Gallery Officer Daniel Collins – Systems Administrator Education Officer Sinclair Park – Industrial Designer Graham Schultz – Systems Officer Derek Willamson – Education Officer Security Avinash Verma – Designer Andrew Axton – Systems Officer Michael van Tiel – Education Officer Bede Langley – Security Draughtsperson Beatrice D'Souza – Systems Assistant Jane Latief – Assistant Operations Manager Jonathon Hirsch – Electronics Education Officer Andrew McGeoch – Security Engineer Records Rita Bila – Assistant Education Officer Supervisor Geoffrey Drane – Senior Preparator Margaret Adamson – Manager Lily Katakouzinos – Education Officer William Quilkey – Security Officer David Nelson – Senior Preparator Elke Holzapfel – Records Coordinator Deborah Vaughan – Assistant Glenn Ward – Security Officer Jim Betsos – Preparator Stuart Broughton – Records Officer Education Officer Vincent Defrancesco – Security Ron Fishpool – Preparator Research Library Kylie Gillespie – Assistant Officer Stephen Mason – Preparator Karen Johnson – Manager Education Officer Richard Assange – Security Officer Dimity Holt – Senior Library Migration Heritage Centre Linda Larsen – Assistant John Browne – Security Officer Technician John Petersen – Director Education Officer Malcolm Bryan – Security Officer Andrea Fernandes – Project Officer CAN Project Sophie Daniel – Assistant Victor Denina – Security Officer Annette Loudon – Website Mark Clayton – Manager Education Officer Anthony Kuster – Security Officer Coordinator (from 17.05.05) (from 26/07/04) Rita Orsini – Assistant Stephen Lee – Security Officer Basil Dewhurst – CAN Coordinator David Meehan – Security Officer Knowledge & Information Education Officer Joy Suliman – Outreach Officer Andrew Novosel – Security Officer Management Division Robert Smith – Assistant Education Officer Michael Rogers – Security Officer Kevin Sumption – Associate Director Programs & Commercial Mary Stewart – Assistant Bratislav Stankovic – Security Officer Leone Joice – Administrative Assistant Services Division Education Officer Francis Wong – Security Officer Mark Goggin – Associate Director Denise Teale – Bookings Officer Damian Langley – Security Officer Rory Murphy – Administrative Angela Kenna – Bookings Officer Aldo Franks – Security Officer Assistant Roberto Tagle – Bookings Officer Mark Foxwell – Security Officer Jan Garland – Typist Nicholas de Ridder – Security Officer Selepa Nannai – Clerical Officer Julie-Ann Dighton – Security Officer Mark Bourke – Security Officer David Wootton – Security Officer Sunny Ekong – Security Officer John Mitchells Security Officer

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Customer Relations 32. Consultants Jane Turner – Manager Consultants equal to or more than $30,000 Front of House Consultancy Cost $ Service Provided Daniel Brace – Assistant CR Manager Risk Management (from 29/11/04) Hays Personnel Services Ltd 35,925 Financial risk Michael Davidson – Customer management for Service Coordinator Audit sub-committee Dominica Heron – Customer Consultancies less than $30,000 Service Officer During the year 8 other consultancies Maria Jensen – Customer were engaged in the following areas: Service Officer Strategic Plan 6,455 Marlysse Medina – Customer Climate Survey 3,250 Service Officer Retail and Merchandising operations 20,075 Patricia Muzzio – Customer Finance operations 27,500 Service Officer Exhibitions & public programs 22,500 Craig Nisbet – Customer Total Consultancies less than $30,000 79,780 Service Officer Total Consultancies 119,947 Marcia Pidgeon – Customer Service Officer Chris Rossi – Customer 33. Payment performance indicators Service Officer Value of accounts due & payable by the museum at the end of each quarter Roy Smith – Customer Service Officer Events as at as at as at as at Laurie-Anne Bentley – Events 30 Sep 04 31 Dec 04 31 Mar 05 30 Jun 05 Sales Manager $$ $ $ Michael Hamer – Events Coordinator Current 548,941 1,032,189 335,461 337,356 Fiona Bennett – Events Coordinator Less than 30 days overdue 120,274 142,751 198,840 29,921 Between 30 & 60 days overdue 132,348 173,610 52,988 7,634 Members Between 60 & 90 days overdue 14,545 18,893 16,278 12,014 Leonie Crane – Members More than 90 days overdue 83,101 146,767 43,304 4,288 Services Coordinator 899,209 1,514,210 646,871 391,213 Kathryn Watson – Members These amounts do not include accruals of expenses for which no claim for payment had Liaison Officer been made at the end of the quarter. Alana Adye – Members Liaison Officer (from 06/12/04) Amount & value of accounts paid by the museum on time in each quarter Louise Cannane – Members Quarter % Paid Paid on Total Services Officer Ending on time time $ paid $ Nancy LaMott – Members 30 September 2004 80.9% 7,122,962 8,803,889 Services Officer 31 December 2004 71.2% 3,743,420 5,254,435 Daniel Gee – Members Services 31 March 2005 58.3% 3,965,793 6,796,684 Officer (from 08/12/04) 30 June 2005 75.3% 5,867,490 7,788,055 Sydney Observatory The Museum’s policy is to endeavour to ensure that all payments to suppliers are made Toner Stevenson – Manager promptly and in line with State Government guidelines. In some instances, certain issues Geoff Wyatt – Senior Astronomy relating to claims for payment require further clarification with suppliers. In such cases Educator/ Astronomy Educator payment is made promptly once agreement is reached on matters requiring clarification. Martin Anderson – Astronomy Educator Allan Kreuiter – Astronomy Educator Andrew Constantine – Astronomy 34. Budget estimates Educator Budgets for the year under review and for the next financial year are set out hereunder Mel Hulbert – Astronomy in accordance with section 7(1)(a)(iii) of the Annual Reports (Statutory Bodies) Act 1984. Educator/Booking Officer The budgets have been prepared on an accrual basis. Ana Lia Washington – Bookings Officer Expenditure Clayton Sanders – Duty Officer 2004/2005 2005/2006 Dawn Rose – Duty Officer $’000 $’000 Operating expenses 30. Land disposal Employee related 24,815 26,171 There was no land disposal undertaken Other operating expenses 11,844 9,799 by the Museum in 2004-05. Maintenance 3,344 3,444 Depreciation and amortisation 4,727 5,207 31. Major works Capital items 5,448 5,383 There were no major capital works Total Expenditure 50,178 50,004 undertaken by the Museum over the 2004-05 financial year. Revenue Consolidated fund recurrent appropriation 27,865 29,752 Consolidated fund capital appropriation 4,898 4,833 Sale of goods and services 6,133 4,816 Investment income 235 235 Grants and contributions 3,275 3,687 Other revenue 90 104 Acceptance by State of liabilities 2,925 1,797 Total Revenue 45,421 45,224

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Index

th 125 anniversary 2, 9, 11, 13 Indigenous culture 16 Acquisitions 20, App 3 Land disposal App 30 Affiliated societies 7, App 19 Legislative changes App 18 Aims and objectives 4 Letter of transmission IFC Appendices 48 Life Fellows 8, App 20 Archives 21 Life Members App 24 Audience evaluation 6, 11 Loans 21 Awards 10, App 6 Major works App 31 Budget estimates App 34 Malcolm King scholarship 8, App 22 Castle Hill 7, 21 Members 7, 22, App 24 Charter 4 Members’ events App 25 Code of Conduct App 15 Migration Heritage Centre 17 Collection 19, App 3 Mission statement 4 Collection loans 21 Museum awards App 22 Collection management 20 Museum honours 8, App 20 Collection storage 21 Occupational Health and Safety 24 Collection valuation 19 Online services 6, 18 Collections Australia Network 18 Organisation chart 5 Committees App 13 Overseas travel App 11 Complaints and compliments App 17 PATH project 21 Consultants App 32 Payment performance indicators App 33 Contact details back cover Powerhouse Foundation 11 Contributing Members App 24 Powerhouse Wizard 8, App 20 Corporate Members IBC President’s Foreword 2 Cultural diversity App 2 Privacy and personal information App 16 Customer numbers 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, App 1 Public programs 13 Director’s Report 3 Publications 6, 19, App 7 Disability plan App 2 Recycling 23 Distinguished Service Awards App 20 Regional services 6, 10, 16 Donors App 3, IBC Risk management and insurance 24 EAPS App 2 Senior management 4, App 27 Education and public programs 7, 13 Seniors App 2 SES positions App 27 EEO 24, App 28 tm Energy management 23 SoundHouse 15 Evaluation 6, 11 Special advisors App 21 Exhibitions 12, App 4 Sponsors and supporters 22, IBC Financial report 26 Staff development 23 Foundation 2, 11 Staff lectures and presentations App 9 Freedom of information App 17 Staff list App 29 Goals 2005-06 7 Staff professional commitments App 10 Guarantee of service App 14 Staff publications App 8 Highlights of 2004-05 10 Staffing by department App 26 Honorary associates App 21 Strategic Plan 6 Human Resources 24 Sustainability 10, 23 Sydney Observatory 10, 15 Sydney Water Weekend 7, 10, 23 Travelling exhibitions 6, 10, 13, App 4 Trends 25 Trustees 2, 4, App 12 VectorLab 15 Visitor numbers 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, App 1 Volunteers 22, App 23 Waste management 23 Website 6, 18 Wizard 2, 8, App 20 Women, action plan for App 2 App = Appendix IBC = Inside back cover IFC = Inside front cover

68 ANNUAL REPORT 04/05 Thank you

The Museum acknowledges the The Museum acknowledges the BCS Electronic Design Jay Lloyd following foundations and trusts following Corporate Members for Keith Beard and Brian John Shaw John Mansfield for their support: their support: Philip Beer John Mant and Julia Mant Bruce and Joy Reid Foundation Platinum Peter Berents Professor Jane Marceau Crome Bequest Boeing Australia Biota Holdings Limited Dr Ray Marginson The Gordon Darling Foundation pdc creative Bont International Ruth Martin The Myer Foundation Thomson Playford Lawyers Roger Buckmaster P Matthews Jean-Louis Buhagian Robyn McLennan Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation Gold Sue Burton Garry and Susie Murphie Casino Community Benefit Fund Ebsworth & Ebsworth Glen & Phillip Bush Nielsen Design Associates The Museum acknowledges the JCDecaux Paul Bushby Occupational and Medical following companies for their MassMedia Studios Caltex Australia Ltd Innovations Ltd ongoing support: Multiplex Prof Kenneth Cavill Derek Parker NHK Technical Services, Inc. Principal Partners Leong Chan Lachlann Partridge TransGrid AMP Margot Child Hazel Pickford Coles Myer Silver Michael Combley John S Plowman Dick Smith 2DESIGN Conquest Sports Powerhouse Museum Staff Intel Corporation Arab Bank Australia P Cooney Prada Sharp Australia Capital Technic Group J Crossley Puma Australia Seven Network Dunlop Flooring Australia Scott Czarnecki Michelle and Norm Pyne Senior Partners Macquarie Bank Foundation Davey Products Pty Ltd Qantas Airways Air New Zealand NSW Department of Lands Smoky Dawson Quilts 2000 Holden Ltd Pettaras Press Glenn and Ron Denny John Redmond Integral Energy Street Vision Richard and Carol Dubois Krythia Reid Lovells Springs TAFE NSW: Sydney Institute Della Elliott and E M Bowker Norman Rodd National Australia Bank The RACI Inc, NSW Branch Fairlight.au Pty Ltd The Royal Australian Historical Schenker Stinnes Logistics Thomson Telecom Australia Family Planning Queensland Society The Sydney Morning Herald Weir Warman Ltd Family Planning Victoria Inc Royal Australian Mint Wizard Home Loans The Museum acknowledges the Bequest of Mrs Beryl Frame Sandbrook Brands Pty Ltd Annie Georgeson Design Pty Ltd Anne Schofield AM Partners following for their contribution to Elizabeth J Gibson Leo Schofield AM Bombay Sapphire the Powerhouse Foundation Monica Gobel Sealite Pty Ltd Engineers Australia, Sydney Division Anonymous Doreen Godtschalk SEARCH Foundation Indesign Magazine Mr Pat Boland Goldsearch Limited Peter Searle Metro Monorail Mr W L Chapman Kevin Golsby Claudia Chan Shaw Mincom Limited Dr Kevin Fewster AM & Carol Scott The Estate of Ralph Gottliebsen Vivian Chan Shaw Nikon CWA Flynn GPSports Systems Pty Ltd Peter Sheedy RailCorp The Greatorex Foundation Andrew Grant The Sheldon family SoundHouse™ Music Alliance Jewellers & Metalsmiths Group of Brian Griffin architect Carole Short SBS Radio Australia NSW Inc Madge Hill-Griffiths Jack Skone and Noni Marie Frankford WesTrac David Mathlin & Liz Burch J Hadley Don Sommer Yamaha Music Australia Janet McDonald AO Marie Haselhurst Mrs Maria Sorrentino Ross McNair Supporters Alan Herron Dr George Soutter P Milne Arab Bank Australia Tony Hilton Speedo Australia Mr & Dr Mottram Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour Yoshiki Hishinuma Lucky Starr Miss Susan Nicholson NSW Treasury Lisa Ho Studibaker Richard Potter & Sarah Lance Sydney’s Child Betty Hollinsworth Christina Sumner William Sawaya Reserve Bank of Australia Housewares International Ltd Sydney Organising Committee for Margie Seale & David Hardy The Hughes family the Olympic Games (SOCOG) Anne & Alan Slade Robert Hughes Talon Technology Ltd Trust Co of Australia Ltd James Hunter and Sons Pty Ltd Barbara Terrey Dr K M Webber IGC (Australia) Pty Ltd Thomson Telecom Australia Pty Ltd Dr & Mrs C Williams Margie and Andrew Isles Robert Tiller, Tiller and Tiller Pty Ltd B J Willoughby Heather Johnston and Peter Bryan Turner Kylie Winkworth Davidson The Uremovic family Collection donors Tim Klingender Victa Lawncare The list relates to donors whose Josephine Komara Linda Vogt AM objects have been formally Karen van Kretschmar Marianne van de Voorde acquired by the Museum in the Patricia Lawrence Engineering Department, period. Some have donated Richard Lee Wagga Wagga Base Hospital funds used to purchase objects Saskia Leefsma Megan Waters acquired during the period. Ruth Llewellyn George Westons Food Ltd Others donated during the period Tom Wiles and will be acknowledged once Marie Williams formal acquisition has taken place. Winten Property Group Peter Youngman AGL Anglo-Australian Observatory and Laser Micromachining Solutions Arctic Heat Products Pty Ltd Jill Aron The Australian Tug of War Association Bayly Design Associates Powerhouse Museum Sydney Observatory 500 Harris Street Ultimo NSW 2007 Watson Rd Postal address: PO Box K346 Haymarket NSW 1238 Observatory Hill, The Rocks Administration hours 8.30am to 5.00pm Phone (02) 9217 0485 Monday to Friday Open daily Phone (02) 9217 0111 Fax (02) 9217 0333 10.00am to 5.00pm Open 10.00am to 5.00pm Open nightly session times vary according to every day except Christmas Day daylight saving/sunset School holidays open: 9.30am to 5.00pm Summer 1 session at 8.30pm Powerhouse Infoline Winter 2 sessions at 6.15, 8.15pm (for information about what’s on) Bookings required phone (02) 9217 0444 Education services bookings and enquiries: Closed Christmas day/evening and Easter Friday Phone (02) 9217 0222; Fax (02) 9217 0441; day/evening Email [email protected] Admission Charges – Night Admission Charges Includes 3-D Space Theatre, telescope viewing and Adults $10.00 a guided tour – Children (5 to 15 years) $5.00 Adults $15.00 Powerhouse Members, under 5s, NSW Seniors Child $10.00 cardholders and pensioners free Concession $12.00 (Seniors, Australian students) Concessions (Australian pensioners and seniors, Family $40.00 (2 adults/2 children) students, Social Security and Veterans Affairs Admission Charges – Day cardholders) $6.00 3-D Space theatre and telescope viewing – Family groups (two adults with up to three children Adults $6.00 or one adult with up to five children) $25.00 Concession/child $4.00 Group concessions (over 20 adults) $6.00 per person Family $16.00 Schools (per student) $5.00 Free admission to the gardens and exhibition Members of ICOM, Members of Museums Generous discounts are offered to Powerhouse Australia Inc free Members for all activities – daytime entry to Additional admission charges apply to some the 3-D Space Theatre is free. temporary exhibitions Additional discounts may apply to selected tourist organisations, travel packages, and other promotions. Separate charges for special programs. For details and bookings contact Sydney Observatory (02) 9217 0485 or www.sydneyobservatory.com.au Powerhouse Museum Members 500 Harris St Ultimo NSW 2007 Phone (02) 9217 0600 or [email protected] Members Lounge open: 10.00am to 4.45pm every day (except Christmas Day) Volunteers If you are interested in Volunteer work or have any enquiries, please contact the Volunteer Program on telephone (02) 9217 0676 for details. Admission charges are as at 1 July 2005.

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