archaeological
AMAC Group - Aegis Heritage
The Duke of Wellington Site - at Plazawest Development
The main Archaeological excavations at the Plazawest site were successfully completed at the end of March 2007; ancillary works were completed in July 2007 after an entire month of rain delays. The painstaking process of collating the records and analysing the finds lays ahead.
Washing, sorting and sieving took place at premises set-up in Northmead during June-August 2007. Hundreds of thousands of arefacts came to light. Special thanks are due to the students and volunteers assisting.
In 2009 the the major work of cataloguing the artefact assemblage was commenced. A selection of the assemblage was sought out by the Parramatta Heritage Centre for display and interpretation in the Breaking the Shackles Exhibition (July-November 2009).
In 2010 graphic work will commence.
Post Excavation Public Participation
Select 'contact us' for volunteer information during the post excavation phase, down load the Volunteer Form, or call (02) 9568-6093 during office hours.
See our Site History Summary and press releases for a background with which to understand the works.
Lee Wharf 'C' Archaeological Works at The Honeysuckle Development Newcastle
Stay tuned for some very interesting news about AMAC's ongoing (2004-2008) work at Honeysuckle in Newcastle. Works that might have uncovered the remains of the former Bullock Island Bridge (c1870-1916) took an unexpected turn with the discovery of an IRON PADDLE STEAMER.
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Lee Wharf extension - The Wharves in use after WWII -Hunter Photobank
The LEO
A paddle steamer took its last voyage in Newcastle in c1916. It was probably involved in the reclamation works at Honeysuckle as a barge before finally being abandoned in the reclamations. Follow the links for an update on research of this surprise discovery. By close calculation of it's measurements records indicate only one contender for the unidentified vessel.
The Leo, (Official No. 65310) was constructed in Bristol in the United Kingdom in 1871 by J. Payne. It was a side wheel paddle steamer which was powered by a side lever 50 hp engine built by Wingate & Co, Glasgow, Scotland. It spent time in South Africa before coming to Newcastle in 1876.
Carney 14.9.08
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Current Project Updates
AMAC
Follow the links as they appear
2007
Honeysuckle (NSW) - PS Leo (1871-c1916) video + pdf.
Cattai (NSW) Arndell Cottage (c1818) pdf.
2008
Singleton (NSW) - Brickmaking Kiln c1860s (video + pdf)
Hobart (TAS)- Lords House (c1815-1900) (Video + radio interview + http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/09/18/2368287.htm)
Leura (NSW)- Great Western Highway 1860s works identified (video + pdf).
Eastwood (NSW) - Brickworks (1913) (pdf)
Newcastle (NSW) - Anglican Parsonage (1819-1903) (radio interview, video + pdf)
2009
Parramatta (NSW)- Breaking the Shackles - Exhibition (pdf)www.parracity.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf.../PHCcalendar.pdf
The Hermitage Ryde (pdf)
Evandale (TAS) Catholic Cemetery (PDF)
Other Research Projects (1977-2009)
2009 and ongoing
Thirsty Work (Jones:Carney) - History of Sydney Cordial Factories c1820-1940 www.thirstywork.com.au
NSW Cordial Factories - (Carney 1978-2009) Data base and List covering -1820-1955
Tasmanian Cordial Factories - (Carney 1998-2009) Data base and List covering-1824-1948
Sydney Potteries & Glass Works (Jones & Carney 1980-2009) pdf
Previous Projects (1989-2006)
Follow the links as they appear
1989
A Cordial Factory at Parramatta www.ashadocs.org/aha/16/16_04_Carney.pdf
1993
Department of Housing Sites Millers Point (pdf)
2002
Bella Farm Park Project (2002-2005). Assessment, Survey, Excavation and Recording (pdfs images).
Updated 29.12.09 (under re-construction). Reports list under update.
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