PHA (WA) Enewsletter October 2012
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PROFESSIONAL HISTORIANS ASSOCIATION (WA) INC Newsletter CONTENTS !! Note from the Editor: .............................................................................................................................. 1! !! PHA (WA) celebrates its end of the year at Stirling House: ................................................................... 2! !! PHA (WA) Management Committee Report 2011-2012: ....................................................................... 2! !! Vale Lindsay Peet: .................................................................................................................................. 5! !! Vale Tom Stannage: ................................................................................................................................ 6! !! ACPHA's new e-bulletin Historia: .......................................................................................................... 8! !! Call for copy for ACPHA's next edition of Historia: ............................................................................. 8! !! Introducing new PHA (WA) member Dr Debra Rosser: ........................................................................ 9! !! Copyright and Access to Original Materials: a PHA (WA) and OHAA (WA) Joint Seminar: ............ 10! !! Western Australian History Foundation Grants 2012 - Recipients: ...................................................... 11! !! Oral History Records Rescue Group (OHRRG) Update: ...................................................................... 12! !! Introducing the State Library of Western Australia Foundation: .......................................................... 13! !! State Library secures rare Fairbairn Collection: ................................................................................... 14! !! What happened to the Indians of Australind?: ...................................................................................... 15! !! Book Note - Nicholas Freeling, Cook Book, Hamish Hamilton, London, 1972: .................................. 19! !! Book Note - Surveying success: ............................................................................................................ 20! !! Book Note - The Many Worlds of R. H. Matthews: .............................................................................. 22! !! Items of Interest: .................................................................................................................................... 25! !! Next Newsletter Deadline: .................................................................................................................... 28! !! PHA (WA) Management Committee 2012-2013: ................................................................................ 29! The opinions expressed in this Newsletter are not necessarily those of the PHA (WA). ! Note from the Editor: This October 2011 edition of the PHA (WA) newsletter includes a number of articles by members, as well as information on a variety of projects, events and achievements. We include tributes to Lindsay Peet and Professor Tom Stannage, both wonderful servants of Western Australian history, who died within days of each other. It is difficult to express just how much these two men will be missed, nor to portray the importance of their contributions to our history. There is also good news. Fiona Skyring was a worthy overall winner of the WA Premier’s Book Award for her history of the Aboriginal Legal Service, Justice. We are extremely happy for Fiona and congratulate her warmly. Often simply getting a manuscript one has worked on for years published is reward enough, but to win a state literature award against strong competition is a fantastic testament to her efforts and commitment. In the last edition, I contributed an insider’s account of the Burlganyja Wanggaya exhibition in Carnarvon. The exhibition was awarded the MAGNA (Museums Australia Galleries and Museums) National Award for the best new exhibition nation-wide, as well as the award for the best permanent exhibition. Needless to say, Mary Anne and I are extremely 1 No. 121 October 2012 PROFESSIONAL HISTORIANS ASSOCIATION (WA) INC pleased and grateful for the team of Aboriginal people, designer, advisers and managers which helped bring the exhibition to fruition. Malcolm Allbrook MPHA (Newsletter Editor) ! PHA (WA) celebrates its end of the year at Stirling House: Stirling House. (Courtesy RWAHS) Thanks to the generosity of the Royal Western Australian Historical Society our end-of- year function will be held at its premises – Stirling House, 49 Broadway, Nedlands from 4 to 6 pm on Sunday 4 November. The Society has long had a pioneering role in the conservation and interpretation of WA history. We are therefore pleased to advise Val Hutch, RWAHS Councillor and Convenor of the Museum Committee, will be speaking on the day about the significant collection. She will also share stories about some of the interesting objects on display at Stirling House that can be viewed later in the evening. Another highlight of the programme will be acknowledging the extraordinary contribution Cathie Clement has made to PHA (WA) and ACPHA for nearly 25 years before retiring from the Management Committee in August this year. The occasion will provide a wonderful opportunity to socialise with the Management Committee and other Members over refreshments and to meet members of the committee of the RWAHS who will be joining us. We encourage you all to attend this end-of-year function. RSVP by 12noon on Thursday 1 November for catering purposes: [email protected] Stirling House is located on the corner of Broadway and Clark Street with the entrance to the building off Clark Street. ! PHA (WA) Management Committee Report 2011-2012: I would first like to thank CEO and State Librarian, Margaret Allen, and her staff for their support of PHA (WA). Because of this, the Association has been able to utilise State 2 No. 121 October 2012 PROFESSIONAL HISTORIANS ASSOCIATION (WA) INC Library of WA facilities for Management Committee, General Meetings and professional development sessions as well as the activities associated with hosting the ACPHA AGM. Committee The PHA (WA) Management Committee met 3 times during 2011/2012. The number of meetings was fewer than usual, which meant the majority of the Association's business was conducted between meetings via email. That PHA (WA) has been able to operate successfully during this time is a tribute to the commitment of Committee members. In addition to the Management Committee's usual responsibilities, I led a review of the Association's administrative practices to allow for more effective and efficient processes. To this end, the Executive, comprising Heather Campbell, Bill Reynolds, Lenore Layman and myself, met to conduct a thorough examination and subsequent rewrite of the Rules, which were adopted at the AGM. Cathie Clement and Peter Gifford provided valuable input at draft stage. I thank all those involved in this important process. Membership During the year, our membership reached 64 in comparison to 58 members in the previous year. Individuals who have joined the Association include Alyssa Gilchrist, Kerry King, Brian Shepherd, Jennifer Weir, Odhran O'Brien and Sandy Curtis. Welcome. Many more enquiries have been received about applying to PHA (WA) and other membership issues, and I would like to thank Membership Secretary Lenore Layman and sub-committee member Robin Chinnery for their work. Lenore was also responsible for initiating the concept of an electronic application form, which has since been implemented by ACPHA. Newsletter Newsletter Editor Malcolm Allbrook has again done a remarkable job ensuring that the Association has continued to publish a high-quality and informative newsletter for Members. I take the opportunity to not only thank Malcolm for his work, but Ronda Jamieson for her assistance in editing and proof reading as well as all those Members who have made regular contributions to the newsletter. ACPHA As WA's delegate to ACPHA, Cathie Clement has been awe-inspiring in her efforts to represent not only those professional historians and researchers in WA, but throughout Australia. Through Cathie, the Management Committee has been heavily involved in ACPHA's promotional endeavours. This has not been as straightforward as one might think and has required liaison and negotiation. The ACPHA AGM in late August will see Cathie retire from her position as delegate and thus her role as ex-officio on the Management Committee. Cathie has been part of the management of PHA (WA) and ACPHA for nearly 25 years. To say that we are extremely grateful is an understatement and we all owe a great debt to Cathie for her contribution. I am sure I speak on behalf of all Members of Australian PHAs when I say thank you and wish Cathie all the best for a much-deserved retirement. 3 No. 121 October 2012 PROFESSIONAL HISTORIANS ASSOCIATION (WA) INC PHA (WA) is pleased to be able to advise that Jennifer Weir has agreed to be the Association's delegate to ACPHA. Activities Besides the much-need review of the constitution, one of the main duties of the Management Committee in 2011/2012 has been to arrange activities to do with hosting the 2012 ACPHA AGM. This has been a mammoth task. A significant amount of time has gone into preparations for the visit, particularly by Cathie Clement and Heather Campbell. Others who have worked to show PHA (WA) in good stead include Margaret Hamilton, Peter Gifford, Prue