COTMA Conference 1976 – Sydney

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List of Papers

1. “Analysis of a Report – Museums in Australia; 1975” – H.H. McKern

2. “How Volunteers can Learn from Professional Museums” – H.H. McKern

3. “Planning and Constructing a Tramway” – David Hinman

4. “Track Construction” – Chris Steele

5. “Museum Motivations” – Dr. John Radcliffe

6. “What an Educationist looks for from a Museum – Primary Age” – B. Sargent

Workshops

A1 – Members and Membership

A2 – Planning – Historic Construction v Local Government Regulations

A3 – Track and Overhead – Engineering and Standards

A4 – Comparison of Administrative Structures

B1 – Historical Accuracy in Restoration and Associated Standards

B3 – Joint Publicity – Publicity and Community

B4 – Site Security

C1 – Women and their role in Tramway Museums

C2 – Gift shop, book store and merchandising

C3 – Reciprocal visits

D1 – Publications – production, co-operation and cost sharing

D2 – Attitude of Management to Members

D3 – Rationalisation of W3/W4 truck distribution

E1 – Museums v Tourist Tramways

E2 – Museums and Private Companies

E3 – Future Manpower – requirements and availability

E4 – Overhauls – Facilities Required

Reports

Expert Panel – spare parts and Policy Objectives – Vehicle collection