AACAI NSW Presents - Mechanical Vs Test Pit Excavation
Wine, Cheese & Chat
Friday 27 March 2015
Big Dig Centre – The Rocks, Sydney
AACAI NSW are pleased to present two guest speakers, Rebecca Parkes and Dave Collard, who will present the case for archaeological test excavation by hand versus testing with machines. After the presentation a discussion of current practice and preferences will be held and guests are encouraged to discuss the issue over a glass of wine and some cheese.
Mechanically digging by hand vs bespoke mechanical pits – Rebecca Parkes
Rebecca’s talk will use examples from projects undertaken during the past five years across NSW and the ACT to explore the options that are out there, the merits they present, as well as the pitfalls.
Rage against the machine: The pros and cons of mechanical test excavation – David Collard
Based on the results of the comparison, David considers the circumstances (if any) under which mechanical test excavation may provide better outcomes for the management of Aboriginal cultural heritage.
Location: The Big Dig Centre 110 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney NSW
Time: 6 – 8pm.
Cost: Members & Students FREE, Non-members $10.
Students should provide appropriate proof of enrollment / student status.
Please RSVP to Andrew Costello (Andrew....@jacobs.com)