This provides a starting point for all researchers in the history of science and technology. A considerable amount has been achieved in a year, and if development is continued ASAP will play a leading role in the provision of electronic information on the history of science and technology world-wide. In 1993, the ASAP Canberra Office developed an ambitious plan for the long-term development of resources for education and research in the history of Australian science and technology. An outline of the project has been distributed to curriculum authorities and other interested groups and the response has been very favourable. However, funds have not yet been found to enable developmental work to commence.
Continued effort is required to find the necessary funding.
A review of the Guide to the Records of Edwin Sherbon Hills was recently published in Archives and Manuscripts . In addition, Tim Sherratt provides regular biographical stories about Australian scientists for the Australasian Science magazine, published by the University of Southern Queensland Press. This magazine is widely distributed amongst secondary schools, and is available in most newsagents. Recent subjects have included Jean Macnamara and Macfarlane Burnet . In March 1994, the ASAP Canberra Office prepared a submission for the Centenary of Federation Advisory Committee, outlining the significance of Australia's scientific and technological heritage, and suggesting ways in which public access might be developed.