Application form
Heritage
Reporting a discovery
Use this form to report a discovery of an artefact under the Queensland Heritage Act 1992.
1. Applicant details
NAME
POSTAL ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
POSTCODE
MOBILE PHONE
E-MAIL
2. Person/s who made the discovery details (if different from applicant)
NAME
POSTAL ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
POSTCODE
MOBILE PHONE
E-MAIL
3. Discovery details
DATE OF DISCOVERY
DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCOVERY
Describe:
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the type, size and number of artefacts found (e.g. two ceramic sherds 3cm x 6cm, six 750ml beer bottles).

if artefact/s were found above or below ground or submerged. If found below ground, note approximate depth.
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any distinguishing features, e.g. decorative surfaces, patterns or identifying marks
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if artefacts have been disturbed or appear to have been moved from their previous location.
DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE WHERE DISCOVERY WAS MADE
Describe:
 the extent of the site of the discovery
 how the site is currently used
 how easy it is to gain access to the site
 if and how the site has been disturbed.
SITE PLAN
Include:
 all important elements clearly labelled in their approximate locations
 dimensions of significant elements and the distances between them
 the extent of the site of the discovery.
EACH GRID SQUARE MEASURES 1CM X 1CM
PLEASE ENTER APPROXIMATE SCALE USED: 1CM =
NW
SW
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4. Discovery location and spatial co-ordinates
ADDRESS
POSTCODE
LOT ON PLAN NUMBER/S
TENURE (IF APPLICABLE)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
MAP GRID ZONE OF
EASTING
NORTHING
AUSTRALIA/PROJECTION:
54  55  56 
LONGITUDE
LATITUDE
ACCURACY +/- m (IF GPS)
RECORDED USING
DIFFERENTIAL GPS
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
HAND-HELD GPS
GIS
MAP READING
LANDMARK BEARING
ESTIMATION
5. Photographic record
Attach photographs to this application that show the artefacts and the site where they were found. Number all
photographs and complete the following index sheet. Add more rows if needed. Maximum file size for digital
images attached to this form is 250kb each.
DATE AND TIME TAKEN
PHOTOGRAPHER
COPYRIGHT PERMISSIONS
IMAGE NUMBER
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DESCRIPTION
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6. Attachments
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Include a list of attachments submitted as part of this application (e.g. consultant’s reports, maps or historical
research). For each attachment listed provide title, author and attachment copyright permissions.
7. Lodgement
Send one copy of the completed form and any attachments to:
Email:
PaLM@ehp.qld.gov.au
OR
Post:
Permit and Licence Management
Department of Environment and Heritage Protection
GPO Box 2454
Brisbane Q 4001
Further information
 call 13 QGOV (13 74 68) and ask to speak to a Heritage Branch Officer
 email archaeology@ehp.qld.gov.au
 visit www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/heritage/
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