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An Archaeological survey of the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria: by Hilary Sullivan.

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Uniform title Occasional report (Aboriginal Affairs Victoria)
Title An Archaeological survey of the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria by Hilary Sullivan.
Publisher and/or associated date/s [Melbourne, Vic.] : Aboriginal Affairs Victoria, Aug 1981.
Description Electronic resource ; Online.
Publication Dates 1981.
Series Occasional report (Aboriginal Affairs Victoria), 0725-7317 6
Note Report-Series. Melbourne, Vic. RMIT Publishing. 2011.
Conditions of access Available to Museum Staff only.
Summary During 1977 and 1978 the Victoria Archaeological Survey (VAS) conducted exploratory work on the Mornington Peninsula aimed at discovering the frequency and condition of sites in this area. This work indicated that there were a large number of middens along the Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait coastlines and that they were being rapidly destroyed by natural erosion and urban and recreational development. In addition literary references (Keble 1928) indicated that sites had been visible in the inland areas of the Peninsula although their present condition was unknown.::The need for a detailed archaeological survey became urgent. The immediacy of the risk to sites on the Peninsula was particularly high due to its proximity to Melbourne. The area is extensively used for recreational activities and residential developments are increasing every year. These factors are also causing changes in the population structure of the Peninsula. The numbers of older residents, many of whom have an intimate knowledge of the area are dwindling. It was considered important to interview such people about site location and the changing environment of the Peninsula as soon as possible.::The area is unique along the Victorian coast with ocean, bay and inland environments in close association and it was considered to have a high research potential. Since the area is in close proximity to Melbourne it is envisaged that it might also be used for educational purposes and for experimentation with site management procedures.::As a result of these factors the Mornington Peninsula Archaeological Survey began in March 1979. It was initiated and supervised by the VAS which has the responsibility of protecting sites under the provisions of the Archaeological and Aboriginal Relics Preservation Act 1972. The project was funded by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, Canberra.
Subjects Aboriginal Australians -- Australia -- Victoria -- Antiquities
Archaeological surveying -- Australia -- Victoria
Historic sites -- Australia -- Conservation and restoration
Mornington Peninsula (Vic.) -- Antiquities
Other Corporate Bodies Victoria Archaeological Survey
Aboriginal Affairs Victoria
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