CONFERENCE PROGRAM 6 - 8 December, Melbourne, Victoria Hosted by © Australian Archaeological Association Inc. Published by the Australian Archaeological Association Inc. ISBN: 978-0-646-98156-7 Printed by Conference Online. Citation details: J. Garvey, G. Roberts, C. Spry and J. Jerbic (eds) 2017 Island to Inland: Connections Across Land and Sea: Conference Handbook. Melbourne, VIC: Australian Archaeological Association Inc. Contents Contents Welcome 4 Conference Organising Committee 5 Volunteers 5 Sponsors 6 Getting Around Melbourne 8 Conference Information 10 Venue Floor Plan 11 Instructions for Session Convenors 12 Instructions for Presenters 12 Instructions for Poster Presenters 12 Social Media Guide 13 Meetings 15 Social Functions 16 Post Conference Tours 17 Photo Competition 19 Awards and Prizes 20 Plenary Sessions 23 Concurrent Sessions 24 Poster Presentations 36 Program Summary 38 Detailed Program 41 Abstracts 51 Welcome Welcome We welcome you to the city of Melbourne for the 2017 Australian Archaeological Association Conference being hosted by La Trobe University, coinciding with its 50th Anniversary. We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Kulin Nation, a place now known by its European name of Melbourne. We pay respect to their Elders past and present, and all members of the community. Melbourne has always been an important meeting place. For thousands of years, the Wurundjeri, Boonwurrung, Taungurong, Dja Dja Wurrung and the Wathaurung people, who make up the Kulin Nation, met in this area for cultural events and activities. Our Conference theme: ‘Island to Inland: Connections Across Land and Sea’ was chosen to reflect the journey of the First Australians through Wallacea to Sahul. Since then, people have successfully adapted to life in the varied landscapes and environments that exist between the outer islands and arid interior. Despite this diversity, connections run deeply through Australia and its surrounding islands. These include connections to objects and places, across generations, between landscapes and seascapes, and to Country. The Conference theme aims to encourage exploration of connections that transcend time and space, from island to inland. We are pleased to welcome Traditional Owners, archaeologists and other delegates from across Australia and beyond. The venue for this year’s Conference is the Pullman on the Park in central Melbourne, with the Welcome Reception being held at Museum Victoria. This year’s post-conference tours will take us to Willam-ee- moor-ing (Mount William Greenstone Axe Quarry), to the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape in southwestern Victoria and on a journey of Aboriginal Melbourne in the CBD. We trust that you will enjoy your time whilst at AAA2017. Jillian Garvey AAA2017 Convenor 4 CommitteeConference Organising Committee Conference Convenor: Jillian Garvey, La Trobe University Conference Co-Convenor: Georgia Roberts, Federation University Conference Co-Convenor: Caroline Spry, La Trobe University Website Managers: Lucia Clayton-Martinez and Sam Harper, AAA Social Media Managers: Liz Vaughan and Peter Veth, AAA AAA Prizes and Awards Coordinator: Annie Ross, The University of Queensland Conference Managers: Julie Jerbic and Samantha Turner, Conference Online Volunteers The Conference Organising Committee gratefully acknowledge the time, energy and enthusiasm of the following student volunteers from La Trobe University, and members of the La Trobe Archaeological Society: Emmy Frost Matt Carter Caroline Bandurski Jaq Anderson Julia Carmichael Daniela Cerda-Lizama : Sponsors SponsorsThe Conference Organising Committee acknowledges with gratitude the following companies and organisations that have provided sponsorship for this Conference. Platinum Sponsors Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors 6 Welcome Reception Sponsor Meet the Graduates Sponsor Supporters We also acknowledge the following delegates who donated funds to help support students and Indigenous delegate attendance: Adriana Basiaco, The University of Queensland Abby Cooper, Cooper Heritage Management Denis Gojak, University of Sydney Zenobia Jacobs, University of Wollongong Amy Roberts, Flinders University Jacqueline Tumney, Andrew Long and Associates Wendy Van Der Spoel, University of Southern Queensland Lynley Wallis, University of Notre Dame Australia : MelbourneGetting Around Melbourne Taxi Melbourne taxis are easy to spot, as they display a lamp on the cab roof and most are painted yellow, silver or white. You can book taxi cab pickup for a set location, or take one from a cab rank at signposted spots. You may also hail a taxi in the street. If the rooftop lamp is lit, the taxi is usually unoccupied and available for hire. Rideshare trips with the Uber app are also increasingly popular in Melbourne. The app shows a fare estimate, the driver’s picture, vehicle details, and tracks the trip on a map. 13CABS is the leading taxi cab company operating throughout greater Melbourne with more than 2500 taxi cabs in its network. To book call: 13 2227. Or visit: www.13cabs.com.au Tram, Train and Bus Melbourne’s grid layout makes it an easy city to navigate, with most attractions within walking distance. Transport options include train, tram, bus or bike. The Tram stops that are directly outside the Pullman Melbourne on the Park hotel are the #48 & #75. There is also a train station directly opposite the hotel which is the Jolimont Train Station. myki cards myki is Melbourne’s ticket to travel on the city’s trains, trams and buses. It’s a plastic smartcard with stored value which can be topped up and re-used again. Purchase your myki online at the PTV website, premium train stations, retail outlets displaying the myki sign (including 7-Elevens), or by calling 1800 800 007. Trains Melbourne’s metro trains run between the outer suburbs and Flinders Street Station in the city. The city loop is Melbourne’s underground system, with five stations in the central business district: Southern Cross Station, Flagstaff, Melbourne Central, Parliament and Flinders Street. Southern Cross Station is Melbourne’s hub for regional and interstate trains. Plan your trip with Public Transport Victoria’s journey planner. https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/journey Trams Travel within the central area of Melbourne by tram is free, though you will need a myki card if you plan to start or finish your journey outside of this central area. For more information on the area covered by the Free Tram Zone and a downloadable map, go to the Public Transport Victoria website. https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/getting-around/visiting-melbourne/ Buses Melbourne buses run frequently to major hubs. The Pullman Melbourne on the Park is located one stop outside the free area and then a walk 5 minutes to the venue (along roadside or through the park). For people travelling further afield, Victoria’s V/Line service gives access to regional towns and scenic attractions across the state. 8 Car Parking Secure underground car parking is available at Pullman Melbourne on the Park for a daily fee of $30.00. Valet parking is also available for a daily fee of $49.00. Melbourne Visitor Information For comprehensive and up to date information about things to see and do in Melbourne, please see: www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/Melbourne/Travel-information/Visitor-information-centres Melbourne Museum Melbourne Museum / Nicholson St Victoria Pde / Nicholson St Pullman Melbourne on the Park Spring St and Flinders St Jolimont Station : Information Conference Information Venue The Conference will be held at Pullman Melbourne on the Park, 192 Wellington Parade, Melbourne VIC 3002. Registration Desk Opening Times Tuesday 5 December: 2.00pm - 4:00pm Wednesday 6 December: 8.00am – 5.30pm Thursday 7 December: 8.00am – 5.30pm Friday 8 December: 8.00am – 6.00pm Conference Opening The first session of the Conference will commence at 8:30am on Wednesday 6 December in the Grand Ballroom, located on Level 1 of Pullman Melbourne on the Park. Parallel Sessions Parallel Sessions will be held in Ballrooms 1, 2, 3 and Delacombe/Huntingfeld Rooms. All rooms are located on Level 1. Conference Closing The Conference will conclude with the Conference Dinner on Friday 8 December. Workshops Experimental Archaeology Workshop Monday 4 December 10.00am - 4.00pm La Trobe University Wildlife Sanctuary, Bundoora ARCAS Symposium Tuesday 5 December 9.00am - 5.00pm Pullman Melbourne on the Park, Delacombe/Huntingfield Room, Level 1 Refreshments Morning and afternoon teas and lunches are included in the Conference registration fee. All catering is served in the Foyer on Level 1. 10 Special Diets If you have indicated a special dietary requirement on your registration form, please identify yourself to the Registration Desk and they will be pleased to assist. Name Badges Delegates will be provided with a name badge, which must be worn at all times within the Conference venue, particularly at catering breaks. Satchels Delegates will receive a Conference satchel upon registration, including materials submitted by sponsors and the Conference program. Venue Floor Plan Plenary & Parallel Sessions Secretariat Lunch Meeting Delacombe/Huntingfield Room Parallel Poster & Photo Sessions Display : Instructions Instructions for Session Convenors Each presentation timeslot is 20 minutes, including 5 minutes for discussion. You will be provided with 5-minute and 1-minute time cards for use during each presentation. To facilitate movement between sessions and to ensure the program runs to schedule, please adhere