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Friday, November 24, 2006
Gold and electricity: archaeological survey of Bullendale, Otago
By P.G. Petchey. 72 p.
What's it about?
Bullendale was a small community that existed in the upper reaches of the Right Branch of Skippers Creek, near Arrowtown, Otago, New Zealand, from about 1862 until 1907. Initially called 'The Reefs', it was the home of the local gold miners and their families. In 1866 a total of 13 mining companies were working the local reefs, but by 1889 the whole field was held by the Phoenix Mining Company, owned by George Bullen after whom Bullendale was named. In 1884 the Phoenix Company made the decision to drive their stamper battery using hydroelectric power generated by two dynamos in the Left Branch of Skippers Creek, with a power line running over the intervening Southberg Spur. The equipment started operation in February 1886. It was the first industrial use of hydroelectric power in New Zealand, and there was a great deal of interest in the operation at the time. The mine closed for the last time in 1907, but its remote and rugged situation prevented the removal of much of the heavy equipment. Importantly, the original 1885 dynamos and electric motor were left on site. The centenary of the commissioning of the power plant was celebrated in 1986, and the dynamos were restored to their original positions. In 1996 an archaeological survey was carried out, recording the whole mine system in some detail, and revealing that the original electric motor had survived. This report presents the results of the 1996 survey, with some more recent (2002, 2005) research and observations.
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The above new publication is now in press and mounted on DOC's public website atThe above new publication is now in press and mounted on DOC's public website at
http://www.doc.govt.nz/Publications/004~Science-and-Research/Miscellaneous/pdf/sap237.pdf (471 KB)
http://www.doc.govt.nz/Publications/004~Science-and-Research/Miscellaneous/pdf/sap237a.pdf (465 KB)
http://www.doc.govt.nz/Publications/004~Science-and-Research/Miscellaneous/pdf/sap237b.pdf (452 KB)
http://www.doc.govt.nz/Publications/004~Science-and-Research/Miscellaneous/pdf/sap237c.pdf (337 KB)
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Cultural Heritage & Indigenous Cultural & Intellectual Property Rights
A World Archaeological Congress Symposium
Venue: Burra, South Australia
Dates: 3-5 December 2006
Convenors: Claire Smith and Heather Burke, Department of Archaeology, Flinders University
Conference Co-ordinator: Tim Ormsby
Sessions
Barney Warria and Ronald Berndt: their Relationship and Intellectual Property
Indigenous Peoples, Archaeologists and the Research Process
Managing Cultural Values and Biodiversity: Research, Cultural Knowledge and Intellectual Property on Ngarrindjeri Ruwe
Indigenous People and Film: Getting your Story Out There.
The Rights of Rock Art: Using and Abusing Ancient 'Images' in a Modern World?
One Law? Two Laws? Many Laws?
Publishing: Negotiating Clashing World Views "
Slow-motion slide takes mining relic to safety
Moving a brittle, 102-year-old building from the edge of a collapsed mine shaft presented more than a few challenges for engineers.
So it was with a huge sense of accomplishment that the team involved in shifting Waihi's historic Cornish Pumphouse watched its 301m, three-month journey come to an end.
'The whole aim was to move the pumphouse in one piece and that has been successful so we're very, very pleased,' Newmont Waihi Gold general manager Adriaan van Kersen said."
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Neanderthal DNA secrets unlocked
Neanderthals disappeared around 28,000 years ago (Image: Natural History Museum)
A genetic breakthrough could help clear up some long-standing mysteries surrounding our closest evolutionary relatives: the Neanderthals.
Scientists have reconstructed a chunk of DNA from the genome of a Neanderthal man who lived 38,000 years ago.
The genetic information they extracted from a thigh bone has allowed them to identify more than a million building blocks of Neanderthal DNA so far.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
» Google Earth in 4D
Google skipped right past the third dimension and landed directly in the fourth (time) by offering historical maps on Google Earth. Now you can travel back in time. Don't expect detailed high resolution photography from days gone by, but it's still interesting to see old maps overlaid on the satellite imagery of today."
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We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic team player to join our Heritage Team - based within the Property Services Group.
The Heritage Consultant will assist the Principal Heritage Consultant in delivering quality services to a wide range of clients including local government agencies who have responsibility over Heritage Assets. These can encompass a range of heritage places including archaeological sites, buildings, cemeteries, bridges and other structures that have heritage status.
We are looking for someone who has an appropriate heritage qualification and experience in the identification, preservation, enhancement or commercial development of heritage assets and values.
Please send your application or requests for position descriptions to: Regional HR Manager, P O Box 1482, Christchurch. E: HR.Christchurch@opus.co.nz
Applications close Wednesday, 29th November 2006.
Friday, November 10, 2006
Maungawhau / Mt Eden Love Your Mountain Day
Friends Of Maungawhau presents a vehicle free day on our iconic mountain
Sunday 19th November 10am to 4pm
- Join us for a guided Hikoi and learn the fascinating history of the Mountain.
Hikoi to start from Glenfell Place gates of Government House at 11am and 2pm, Please wear sturdy footware
- Find out about the on-going conservation work volunteers are undertaking
- Or just enjoy a walk over the Mountain and through the historic Government House grounds, a Garden of National Significance. This event is being held in conjunction with Government House and with the support of Ngati Whatua.
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
The Skinner Fund For Physical Anthropology, Archaeology and Ethnology
Applications for grants from the above fund, sponsored jointly by the
Royal Society of New Zealand, the Polynesian Society and the New Zealand
Archaeological Association, close on 1 April 2007.
The purpose of the fund is to promote the study of the history, art,
culture, physical and social anthropology of the Maori and other
Polynesian peoples, particularly through the recording, survey,
excavation and scientific study of prehistoric and historic sites in New
Zealand and the islands of the South-west Pacific. This includes the
detailed analysis of all cultural, artistic, or physical remains which
have been recovered as the result of such investigations. To this end
both research projects having survey, recording, and excavation as their
goal, as well as those which propose to treat analytically and
comparatively materials already so recovered shall be deemed to have
equal weight. Preference will be given to well-documented research
plans which specify methodology and anticipated outcomes of the proposed
research.
The amount available for distribution from the fund is not large and,
grants of about $1,000 will be allocated.
Every recipient of a grant from the fund shall report to the Royal
Society of New Zealand before 30 June in the year after the grant was
made, showing in a general way the expenditure of the grant and the
progress made with the research.
The results of research aided by grants from the fund, shall, where
possible, be published in New Zealand, with due acknowledgement of the
source of financial assistance, and one copy of any report stemming from
such research shall be sent to the Society.
Please provide a current CV, an outline of your proposed research and a
budget.
Applications should be sent to:
The Executive Officer - Awards
Royal Society of New Zealand
P O Box 598
WELLINGTON
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Cave fossils are early Europeans
Archaeologists have identified fossils belonging to some of the earliest modern humans to settle in Europe.
The research team has dated six bones found in the Pestera Muierii cave, Romania, to 30,000 years ago.
The finds also raise questions about the possible place of Neanderthals in modern human ancestry. Cave fossils are early Europeans
The bones are said to display modern and Neanderthal features
Archaeologists have identified fossils belonging to some of the earliest modern humans to settle in Europe.
The research team has dated six bones found in the Pestera Muierii cave, Romania, to 30,000 years ago.
The finds also raise questions about the possible place of Neanderthals in modern human ancestry. "
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