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Subject: Mailchimp Template Test - "SFA Newsletter July 2019 "
Date: 18 September 2019 at 1:02 pm
To: Ali.horton62@gmail.com
Patrons of SFA:
Professor Tim Flannery
former resident of Sandringham and Australian of the Year 2007
Professor John Long
Professor of Palaeontology, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Flinders University
SFA is free to join. Donations are appreciated for Bayside Fossil research
directly to Museums Victoria The Lost World of Bayside Fossils using this link
Museums Victoria Bayside Fossil Fundraiser
(100% tax deductible donation).
"We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the waters and lands on which we live
and work, and pay our respects to the Elders, past and present”
From the 10th to the 18th of August, Melbourne Museums and Science Works
are hosting a variety of events with experts-in-residence, plus some very
special guests. Browse the full program here.
According to Ben, Museums Victoria have made some interesting finds recently
following a dive about one month ago.
They have found another pelagornithidae (largest flying bird also known as the
They have found another pelagornithidae (largest flying bird also known as the
Pelagornis) wing fragment from Site B - arguably the youngest on the continent;
a tympanic bulla (earbone) from a Balaenidae whale (again, from site B) and
partial cranial element from a small right whale (Site B). These have been
uploaded onto Ben's social media platforms [links above].
A number of private collectors have also found some intriguing elements from
Beaumaris Bay, ranging from 5 million year old penguin bones and a possible
ankle bone from a terrestrial (land bearing) marsupial.
In August 2019, Museums Victoria are planning for Science Week to organize a
trestle table on a Sunday day with Site B Specimens to go on display to the
public. Ben and Dr Erich Fitzgerald and other junior palaeontologists will be
crewing the table - we will keep you in touch with the details closer to the date.
https://museumsvictoria.com.au/join-support/make-a-donation/the-lost-world-of-
bayside-fossils/donate
We are inviting members of the public to help us monitor water quality at our
beaches.
Take photos of stormwater drains with your phone, or complete a simple water
quality test. Every piece of information helps protect our beaches, and
Victorians, from the harmful effects of pollution.
Drain Detectives: what do they do?
Pollution from stormwater drains can impact the water quality of our beaches.
The Drain Detectives project will monitor beaches in Sandringham, Mentone,
Mordialloc, Dromana and Rye from November 2018. Combined with our water
quality sensors, the public information will help us better understand and
manage pollution from drains.
The Drain Detectives program is funded by the Victorian Government’s Port
Phillip Bay Fund, and is a collaboration between EPA Victoria, Port Phillip
EcoCentre and Monash University.
Get involved!
Want to take part in Drain Detectives? Here’s how:
1. Register your interest at epa.vic.gov.au/DrainDetectives with your name and
preferred beach. We'll keep you updated with training sessions and other ways
to get involved.
2. You will need to complete our 1.5 hour sample collection training. The next
training sessions will be held later in 2019.
3. Choose any of the five beaches and monitor at times that suit you.
4. Take a water sample and smartphone photo when you pass drains flowing in
the vicinity of the beach.
Even if you don’t join to monitor, keep an eye out for Drain Detectives signs at
the five beaches requesting your photos of stormwater flow.
Draft Marine and Coastal Policy
I am pleased to inform you that the Director of Maritime Safety has conducted a
thorough and detailed review of the requests during 2018. A summary of the
rules which have been approved by the Director can be found here on the
Parks Victoria Website, a full copy of the Director’s report is available on the
MSV website,
https://transportsafety.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/word_doc/0014/352013/Reason
s-for-Decision-Local-Port-of-Port-Phillip-Western-Port-2016-Boating-Zone-
Improvements.docx .
The next steps for Parks Victoria will be to work with local foreshore managers
to confirm the supported and approved waterway rules and seek funding to
implement the changes.
Please note that until the Aids to Navigation and signage are installed to clearly
indicate the boundaries of the new zones the current boating and swimming
zones are enforceable and remain in place.
Parks Victoria will also continue discussions with MSV with regard to trialing
specific zones to manage congestion and the associated waterway safety risks
linked to increased Personal Watercraft use at some locations. Should you
require further advice about the above please contact me via email or phone on
8427 3101.
Victor Teoh
Manager Local Ports and Waterways
Melbourne Marine and Maritime Region
T (03) 8427 3101
E victor.teoh@parks.vic.gov.au
Parks Victoria
www.parks.vic.gov.au
National Tree Day - Sunday 28th July
To celebrate this years National Tree Day, Citywide will be planting near
Southey Street around carpark B12 above Red Bluff on July 28th between
10am and 12pm.
You are all welcome to come and help plant a tree.
East Beach.
The new barrier was installed by the Department of Environment, Land, Water
and Planning (DELWP) at the old night soil site off Woodbine Road following
concerns over erosion during the past five years.
DELWP environmental planner Scott Elliott inspected the beach recently and
said he was impressed with the effectiveness of the fence.
“The trial implemented two lines of sand-trap fencing at four metres apart to
trap and retain sand in front of the primary dune,” Mr Elliott said.
“The trial has been so successful that both fences are now partially buried by
sand. Anecdotal evidence suggests that around 1000 to 2000 cubic metres of
sand has been trapped by the fencing over summer.”
The first stage of the fence trial was implemented in November 2013 and the
second stage five months later.
Mr Elliott said the fence had weathered a particularly strong winter storm last
year and created a buffer between any swells and high tides.
“We were fortunate this summer with the prevailing winds pushing additional
“We were fortunate this summer with the prevailing winds pushing additional
sand onto the beach,” he said.
The Last Days of Summer – Peter Hyatt reveals the world in tourism hyper-drive
and as migratory phenomenon. Peter combines sublime photographic imagery and
digital art to create a richly invented tableaux. See The Age/SMH coverage of Peter
Hyatt:
https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/art-and-design/slow-decay-of-lost-paradise-
in-hyatt-s-last-days-20190708-p5254k.html
While most of the digital art is of scenes from Europe Peter has
included Sandringham beach in one of his image (above) titled 'The Curve of The
Earth’
Image: Noel McKenna, Tall dog at table (detail), 2015, oil on board, Ten Cubed Collection, Melbourne
'Pets are people too' brings together Australian artists whose work reflects on
the intimacy and affection that exists between humans and animals.
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Artists: Catherine Bell, Matthew Gove, Anastasia Klose, Bronwyn Hack, Kate
James, Noel McKenna, Tim McMonagle, Kathy Temin, Jenny Watson.
We're letting the dogs in for one afternoon only on Saturday 31 August, 1-5pm.
Bring your four-legged friends to Bayside Gallery for a fun-filled afternoon of
activities, treats and to see the exhibition Pets are people too. This is a rare
opportunity to appreciate art with your best friend.
Marine Care Ricketts Point also have a series of cards available on their
website identifying the Pests that have invaded Port Phillip Bay and showing
you examples of the Native species. Please click on the link below to download
a copy to help you to identify the difference between native and non native
marine life.
http://marinecare.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Marine-pest-id-cards.pdf
Beach Patrol Volunteers meet every month to pick up rubbish that either has
been washed in or dropped in the Marine Sanctuary.
BP 3193 is one of many groups that clean Melbourne's beaches. Visit their
website https://www.beachpatrol.com.au to find a group near you or if there isn't
one why not gather a group of friends or neighbours and form your own. The
new free App mentioned below will show you how to register your group and
keep a tally of the type and amount of rubbish you collect.
Vida Jane Mary Goldstein (13 April 1869 – 15 August 1949) was an
Australian suffragette and social reformer. She was one of four female
candidates at the 1903 federal election, the first at which women were eligible
to stand.
Speaker - Vanora Mulvenna, Manager, Climate and Health Team, Department of Health and Human
Services.
Vanora has a special interest and expertise in both climate change and water quality. She will provide
insights into current Victorian climate change and health initiatives as well as broader efforts to improve
and safeguard our natural water resources, including our bays. She has advised on a range of water
policy issues, including drinking water and recycled water policy and issues related to recreational waters.
FREE – All welcome
Melbourne weekend.
The Brighton Town Hall is a Classical Revival building and the historical and visual focus of the precinct.
You'll also be able to view Bayside Gallery's latest exhibition Pets are people too.
The Council Chambers were complete in 1961 and designed by Kevin Knight. The interior of the circular
foyer (now removed to make way for the Brighton Library), Council Chamber, and two circular meeting
rooms were designed by Grant Featherston. Featherston was one of Australia’s most significant
modernist designers.
The buildings will be open from 1pm until 5pm on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July. Entry is free.
These lovely photos were taken by Paul Atlee in February this year. The first is
a rare photo of the Australasian Bittern which is on the endangered list.
Australian Bittern
Egret
Australasian Darter
Blue Billed Duck
Hampton Harbour
Hampton Harbour