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The museum I volunteer at has been seized by the NSW government and they intend to destroy it (halestrom.net)
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[–] 2 points 1 week ago (5 children)

Might getting media interest help? If the situation is covered perhaps it may attract public support for the museum and objection to its destruction.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 week ago (4 children)

    It had some media attention, the blog mentioned Channel 7. But being the shit sensationalist channel that they are, of course the focus is on generating outrage.

    They could've used it to generate outrage on the callous way the government is treating valuable and historically significant collections.. But noo. Too much work. Let's focus on some ugly rust instead.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 week ago

    Possible media routes to take,

    • Michael West media
    • The Conversation (if an academic is involved in the volunteer group)
    • Friendly Jordies

    I'm on the other side of the country so I don't know the media scene around Sydney very well, but i'm sure theres other local outlets that would be interested in this story, if those outlets suggested don't take it on.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 week ago (2 children)

    Sorry, I missed the channel 7 bit. Have you tried the ABC? At least they are more interested in culture and patrimony. Just a thought.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 1 week ago (1 child)

    I believe one of the charity board did an interview with ABC radio, but I can't find anything about it online :| I will ask around.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

    Getting TV involved might be helpful because you can show what volunteers do and their enthusiasm and what would be lost if the vessel was skuttled.

    I don't know anything about this field so please forgive me if my suggestions/questions sound off-the-wall. One such thought is trying to get some rich yacht club involved in fund raising to do the necessary repairs.

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