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Midden find stops water works Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au DISCOVERY of an Aboriginal shell midden put a stop to South East Water works at Sorrento late last month. Works crews uncovered the midden, right, while installing a pressure sewer system for a residential customer, Thursday 27 February. “Our crews stopped work in accordance with our cultural heritage protection protocols as soon as they found the midden,” Liveable Water Solutions general manager Charlie Littlefair said. “We’re organising for an archaeologist to do a full assessment of the site and we’re working with Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation to seek the relevant permit to continue the pressure sewer installation, and avoid further impact to the site.”
Mr Littlefair said it was “common to find shell middens” on the Mornington Peninsula. “They can consist of shells from a single meal or many different meals eaten in the same location over
many years,” he said. “The peninsula has a strong Aboriginal cultural history, and we recognise the important role traditional owners have in the ongoing management of water resources in Melbourne’s south-east. “We acknowledge and respect the connections that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the land and water, and we work closely with Traditional Owner groups in our service area on a number of projects.” Mr Littlefair said South East Water was working with representatives of the Bunurong, Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Traditional Owner Groups and First Nation gathering places to develop a reconciliation action plan. “The [plan] seeks to provide opportunities to create connections and build trust, respect and understanding of First Nations history, and create employment and procurement opportunities,” he said.
A bull at the gate MARSHALL Art’s Lawrence Marshall has created quite a talking point at Eastbourne Primary School. His sculpted bull made out of plough chain mesh is not only lifelike but also provides an ideal climbing piece for students. Principal Stephen Wilkinson said Mr Marshall had dedicated many years to his art and handy work and was an expert in working with wood, steel and glass. “One look at his portfolio shows talent that is both artistic and sensational,” Mr Wilkinson said. “His donation to Eastbourne Primary will take pride of place at the front of the school. No bull.”
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Sculptor Lawrence Marshall with the latest addition to Eastbourne’s school yard and Willow, Harper, Finn, Angus. Picture: Yanni
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