Are you interested in all things historical? A great place to start for historians of Sydney is the Dictionary of Sydney. This website is an ever expanding digital encyclopaedia of all things to do with Sydney and its history…………If you love your 1.0 interaction as much your Web 2.0 the conference From the Ground Up – People and Places in Sydney’s Past, which the Dictionary of Sydney is co-sponsoring from 23-24 August 2012, is also well worth a look.
July 2012 – Link Roundup
It’s an eclectic bunch of links this month. A Gallipoli camera, Gandhi, the Sudan and the digital dark ages all get a mention. Read on to explore!
Can you date this photograph? [Canberra]
Our nations capital – Canberra!
This image shows the view from Red Hill on the south side of the city.
Can you date this photograph?
We have many other undated photographs in Photo Investigator and on our Flickr account. If know the dates or any other interesting facts about these images please let us know.
Box making – high-tech style
Visit the preservation lab at the US National Archives in this YouTube video (2:56mins) and see how boxes are made. Not by hand or with a measuring tape but by machine.
Can you date this photograph? [Woolloomooloo]
A Moment in Time…
A lot has changed down at the Wolloomooloo Bay since this image was taken!
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We have many other undated photographs in Photo Investigator and on our Flickr account. If know the dates or any other interesting facts about these images please let us know.
National Archives of Australia seeks $92 million for preservation facility
The National Archives of Australia’s Mitchell storage facility has become so decrepit that tape is being used to hold down floor tiles which could contain asbestos.
Federal Parliament’s Public Works Committee heard evidence yesterday about plans for a new $92 million preservation facility to take pressure off the existing centre which is so full that it has been forced to stop accepting some classified documents.
Labor Senator Anne Urqhart noted during a visit to the Mitchell storage site that she had noticed at least one vinyl tile which could contain asbestos was being held down by tape and asked what plans were in place to ensure the safety of staff.
- Read more at the Canberra Times
Grants for Community Archives in NSW
There are currently two grant funding programs with applications open to Community Archives in NSW.
1. Heritage Branch – Office of Environment and Heritage
Grants for Historical Research and Local Archives Projects
Project purpose
To provide funding to celebrate Australian local history. For local historical research by community groups and individuals that.
Examples of eligible projects
- For example Your local historical society wants to research a local history suitable for publication on World War One families focusing on sons and daughters for your town’s planned upcoming celebrations. You apply for a grant of $5,000.
- Your local historical society is planning to employ a consultant to develop a management plan for your community archive collection of photographs which will be implemented by your society. You apply for a grant of $5,000 to assist with consultant costs.
Amount
Funding Grants up to $5,000
Who can apply
- Individuals
- Community organisations
However, you CAN NOT apply for funding if you are a state or local government agency undertaking work as part of your statutory responsibilities (but you may be involved as a project partner to a community organisation, individual or business).
Membership or affiliation with the Royal Australian Historical Society is not required, but welcomed. Membership does not affect the assessment of the application.
CLOSING DATE – 20 July 2012
Visit the website of the Heritage Office for applications and further information.
2.Arts NSW Cultural Grants Program
(Administered by the Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) )
[This Scheme]…supports organisations undertaking projects with a lasting historical contribution to a community in NSW. Please download the new, applicant-friendly application form here.
CLOSING DATE – 20 July 2012
For further information please see the website of the RAHS
Infographic: Should I post this Update?
This is a question we ask ourselves all the time on this blog and the other social media channels we use. Regardless of whether it’s a professional or a personal channel there always comes a time when you wonder about material that might just cross the line. So what is the answer? And where is the line? Common sense never goes astray, however, there are a lot of grey areas out there. Here’s a handy infographic to help public/civil servants make that call.
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To find out more about what led to the development of this infographic check out the companion post on the blog helpful technology – Digital engagement for people with more sense than money.
Can you date this photograph? [Spit Bridge, Manly]
No traffic jams in this image of the Spit Bridge. Are there any clues to the date of this photograph?
Can you date this photograph?
We have many other undated photographs in Photo Investigator and on our Flickr account. If know the dates or any other interesting facts about these images please let us know.