I sent it to aus-arch and to the newsletters of asha and AACA, I  don't have 
a distribution list for ASHA and AACA. You are right about other 
archaeologists. I am sure there are even archaeologists in WA who don't 
know. I thought the idea was dead and buried two years ago then I got a 
e-mail from an archaeologist in the Pilbara who had seen for sale signs and 
wanted to know what was going on.

Regards Gaye

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Denis Gojak" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2005 11:31 AM
Subject: Re: Open Letter - Cossack An Alturnative Sustainable Development


> Gaye
>
> It would be useful if you or AACA WA were to also circulate this to 
> AUS-ARCH, Australia ICOMOS, ASHA -List and AACA-List.  I dont think most 
> people in Australia would be aware of the issue either.
>
> Denis
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gaye Nayton" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2005 11:46 AM
> Subject: Open Letter - Cossack An Alturnative Sustainable Development
>
>
> The WA branch of the Australian Association of Consulting archaeologists 
> have sent out the following open letter with an attached short report in 
> an attempt to stop the heritage listed historic archaeological site of 
> Cossack Town being sold for housing development. The site is managed by 
> Roebourne Shire who require a means to make the site economically viable 
> as it is currently creating a drain on their budget resources. The report 
> suggests an alternative form of development as a research and 
> interpretation centre managed by an archaeological trust. Please join us 
> in lobbying the Shire, WA Heritage Council and the WA Government who own 
> the land to create a better outcome for the archaeological heritage of the 
> town.
>
> Anyone wishing to read the report can contact me on 
> [log in to unmask]
>
> OPEN LETTER FROM
>
> AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OF CONSULTING ARCHAEOLOGISTS (WA)
>
>
>
> Cossack Sustainable Development - An Alternative Strategy
>
>
> Cossack is a historic port on the Pilbara coast.
>
> As Western Australia's first pearling town and first port for the 
> northwest frontier, Cossack's heritage is unique, and largely 
> archaeological.
>
>
>
> The archaeological heritage of the town is currently under threat of 
> destruction from a plan to develop new housing across most of the town 
> site. However, this is not the only feasible form of development; there is 
> a better way that builds on, rather than destroys Cossack's heritage.
>
>
>
> This is to establish an ARCHAEOLOGICAL TRUST for Cossack to develop the 
> site as an archaeological research and interpretation centre within a 
> holistic development and promotion of the surrounding towns as the GATEWAY 
> TO THE PILBARA.  Heritage tourism is a fast growing and lucrative section 
> of the tourist market worldwide with tourists who stay longer and spend 
> more then other sections of the industry.  Development of the site that 
> builds on its heritage will therefore bring far more benefit to the 
> northwest community then a new housing estate.
>
>
>
> Please read the attached short report which sets out:
>
>
>
>  a.. How the area can be holistically development as the gateway to the 
> Pilbara
>  b.. How Cossack can be developed through active research and 
> interpretation of its heritage
>  c.. What an Archaeological Trust is and their role in managing and 
> developing many of Britain's premier heritage attractions.
>
>
> And join the archaeologists of Western Australia in lobbying for the 
> establishment of an Archaeological Trust to manage the development and 
> interpretation of Cossack as an exciting and viable heritage centre.