Traverse Magazine
An archive of the magazine
Traverse is the News Bulletin of the Institution of Surveyors Victoria.
It is published bi-monthly and provides members with technical and educational articles, letters from members regarding matters of interest, reports from office bearers and information on events and other activities.
From September 2020 the new-look digital Traverse was sent to Members. We’d love to hear from you! Writing a journal/magazine article earns you FPET points. Members are encouraged to submit articles and photos for Traverse relating to surveying, professional development or items of general interest. Contact us at isv@isvic.org.au
To access editions prior to #287 please contact the ISV via email isv@isvic.org.au
Traverse Magazine Archive:
Issue 330
Issue 327
Issue 326
Released June 2020
Description
– From the President
– Surveying on Mars
– Floor pavements in Pompeii illustrate surveying technology
– VALE – Peter Danson
– From the archives – 50 years ago
– Curly’s Conundrum
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Issue 325
Released March 2020
Description
– From the President
– Mexico City’s Transportation Revolution
– J G Gillespie Gold Medal Prize, Formal Call for Nominations
Issue 324
Released on December 2019
Description
– From the President
– The Survey of India Museum, Dehradun
– Land Use Victoria advises: Lodging plans and plan-based applications
– North Central Regional Group Seminar
Issue 323
Released on September 2019
Description
– From the President
– Nomination for Elevation to Fellow of The Institution of Surveyors Victoria – Andrew Reay
– The Future of Authoritative Geospatial Data in the Big Data World
– 2019 ISV Surveying Expo and Surveying Industry Awards Gala Dinner
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Issue 322
Released on June 2019
Description
From the President
Robert Eric Steel OAM – Community recognition of a surveyor’s integrity and service to the community
King Island’s lake of many names
VALE Peter Francis Davies
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Issue 321
Released on March 2019
Description
From the President
Negotiation and Mediation – Introductory Skills – Hubert Algie – Lawyer LL.B (Hons) B.F.A
Dr Ray Holmes AM HonFISVic Member (AM) in the General Division of The Order of Australia
2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages
2019 Regional Conference – Geelong
ISV 2019 GOLF CHALLENGE
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Issue 320
Released on December 2019
Description
From the President
James McLellan LS MISVic Young Professional Surveyor of the Year – NSW Excellence in Surveying & Spatial Information Awards 2018
Women in Surveying Evening
North Central Regional Group Seminar
VALE Barrie William Bremner
The Final ISV Seminar for 2018
Issue 319
Released on September 2018
Description
From the President
Nomination for Elevation to Fellow of The Institution of Surveyors, Victoria – Rachael Musgrave-Evans
Nomination for Elevation to Fellow of The Institution of Surveyors, Victoria – David R Boyle B.App.Sc (Surv); B.Bus (Multidisciplinary); LS; MISV
Major Mitchell’s Survey The Women and The Aboriginals
Surveying on a corporate construction site Wentworth to Broken Hill Pipeline Project
2026 Agenda update
ISV 2018 Surveying Expo – St Kilda
Surveying Industry Awards Gala Dinner – St Kilda
Issue 318
Released on June 2018
Description
From the President
The first female land surveyor in Tonga: A voice for change in the Pacific
Conferral of Registration Ceremony 28 May 2018 Keynote Address
The Mouat Tree Shelter Project
Presentation of the Afghanistan High State Medal to ISV Fellow Keith Clifford Bell, RFD, LS
2018 Regional Conference – Inverloch
Pacific and New Zealand surveying and geospatial professionals join forces for capacity development
Murray Group Report
ISV North Central Regional Group – Student Bursary
Curly’s Conundrum No. 12
Issue 317
Released on March 2018
Description
From the President
Council of the Reciprocating Surveyors Boards of Australia and New Zealand (CRSBANZ)
Adverse Possession: How to defend a claim
The Longest Tunnel in the World – Gotthard Base Tunnel (GBT)
ISV Golf Day – 19 February, 2018
J G Gillespie Gold Medal Prize – Formal Call for Nominations
Curly’s Conundrum No. 11
Issue 316
Released on December 2017
Description
From the President
Rachael Musgrave-Evans awarded SSSI Excellence in Cadastral Surveying
Introduction to Craig Sandy (Surveyor-General)
A firm “No” to the privatization of the Victorian Land Information Register
Global Experiences with Public Private Partnerships for Land Registry Services: A Critical Review
United We Stand – Divided We Fall
Surveying Task Force Report 2017: Career Promotion Marketing Campaigns
Curly’s Conundrum No. 10
Issue 315
Released on October 2017
Description
From the President
Crown Land, Actuisition: Development and Planning
Teaching Surveying in the Digital World – Part 1
A Week in the Life – Future Surveyors Inspired by Work Experience
2017 Regional Conference – Echuca Moama
United We Stand – Divided We Fall
Women in Surveying Launch Event
Global Experiences with Public Private Partnerships for Land Registry Services: A Critical Review
Curly’s Conundrum No. 9
Issue 314
Released on August 2017
Description
From the President
Citation for Fellow – Alan Edward Timcke LS
Part 1: Teaching Surveying in the Digital World
A Week in the Life – Future Surveyors Inspired by Work Experience
The Future of Survey Drafting
ISV – 2017 Surveying Expo and Surveying Industry Awards Gala Dinner
Curly’s Conundrum No. 8
Issue 313
Released on June 2017
Description
From the President
Welcome to Women in Surveying
FOCUS TOPIC: Emotional intelligence and the benefits to business
The Future of Survey Drafting
Railway Surveying
Pauanui – Acknowledging the Hopper brothers
Curly’s Conundrum No. 7
Issue 312
Released on April 2017
Description
From the President
Nevin Hurst, Secretary of Lands: a Quiet Achiever
VALE – GORDON VICTOR VALENTINE “DON” (1927 – 2016)
ISV Golf Day – 20 March, 2017
Curly’s Conundrum No. 6
Issue 311
Released on February 2017
Description
From the President
Beyond the Boundaries Workshop Series
Comments on the proposed Privatisation of the Land Titles Office
The ISV Historical Collection grows…
ROADS – What are they and how do you get rid of them?
Surveying in Switzerland – current issues
Young Surveyors
From the Archives: Traverse (March 1967)
Curly’s Conundrum No. 5
Issue 310
Released on December 2016
Description
Vale – Kevin Thaddeus Bourne (2/9/1933 – 30/10/2016)
Canberra Land Title Scam – sign of things to come for NSW
Report of Career Promotion Campaigns 2016
From the Archives: Traverse (December 1966)
Curly’s Conundrum No. 4
Issue 309
Released on October 2016
Description
Professional Conduct Matters
2016 Regional Conference
Land Registry Fees for Plans of Subdivision
From the Archives: Traverse 15 (September 1966)
Curly’s Conundrum No. 3
Issue 308
Released on August 2016
Description
Lake Flannigan: Honouring King Island’s First District Surveyor
Photos from the 2016 Gala Dinner & Awards
The 2016 ISV Surveying Expo and Surveying Industry Awards Gala Dinner
From the Archives: Traverse 4 (August 1964)
Curly’s Conundrum No. 2
Issue 307
Released on June 2016
Description
The Cadastral Surveying Profession: Considerations for Sustainability and Growth – a Trilogy
Unlocking hidden value for vertical communities BIM Enabled Land Administration
The Journey: How to create a business that works without you.
ISV Member Wins Prestigious Award
PTA Professional Development Program
Curly’s Conundrum No. 43
Issue 306
Released on April 2016
Description
The Cadastral Surveying Profession: Considerations for Sustainability and Growth – a Trilogy
Harnessing the Power of Digital Marketing
RMIT Associate Diploma of Land Surveying – Graduating Class of 69
Licensed Surveyor’s Report
2016 ISV Golf Day
Curly’s Conundrum No. 42
Issue 305
Released on February 2016
Description
Considerations for Sustainability and Growth – a Trilogy
Are you coming to FIG Christchurch this year?
From the Archives: Traverse 13 (February 1966)
Curly’s Conundrum No. 41
Issue 304
Released on December 2015
Description
Early Surveyors – Part II
Surveyors Registration Board of Victoria Conferral Ceremony
Career Promotion Activities 2015
Understanding depression
Curly’s Conundrum No. 40
Issue 303
Released on October 2015
Description
Calling on Young Surveyors: It is your responsibility to continue your professional development.
Gospel According to Paul
Canberra Centenary Celebrations of the Foundation of the Australian Survey Corps – 1st July 1915
Surveying Task Force 2015 Strategic Review
Eating Healthy in the Field
Curly’s Conundrum No. 39
Issue 302
Released on September 2015
Description
ISV congratulates Michael Loy on his elevation to Fellow
What Does ISV Mean to You?
Mapping Makes a Difference
Citation for Chris Powell
Obituary for Colin Edward Middleton ISO (20/7/1920 – 20/4/2015)
TOWER ENVY: Should Sydney siders care if Melbourne towers are bigger than theirs?
Early surveying life in Australia
Curly’s Conundrum No. 38
Issue 301
Released on June 2015
Description
Gospel According to Paul
The ISV Most Outstanding Student in Surveying Award
Licensed Surveying: a brand worth buying into
2015 Regional Conference – “Wonderful Wangaratta”
Articles of Association or Constitution or Model Rules – What are each of these?
Rural PTA Event Trawool: 9th May 2015
Promotion campaigns continue to build interest
Curly’s Conundrum No. 37
Issue 300
Released on April 2015
Description
Gospel According to Paul
Surveying in Tanzania
J G Gillespie Gold Medal Prize – Formal Call for Nominations
North Central Regional Group News
2015 ISV Golf Day Results
Origin and Symbolism of the Crest of The Institution of Surveyors Victoria
Curly’s Conundrum No. 36
Issue 299
Released on February 2015
Description
Gospel According to Paul
Is the surveying and geospacial community ready for the Next-Gen Geodetic Datum?
Information from Land Victoria
Surveying: Raising the Profile of the Profession
Depression – the lost battle within
Old Survey Instruments – a Private Collection
50 Years Ago – Should You Use a Computer?
Curly’s Conundrum No. 35
Issue 298
Released on December 2014
Description
Gospel According to Paul
Surveyors Registration Board of Victoria Conferral Ceremony
An Open Letter to Victorian Licensed Surveyors
Banking on the Future
The Great War and the Royal Australian Survey Corps
Fences Amendment Act Operational
Surveying Task Force Activities 2014
Curly’s Conundrum No. 34
Issue 297
Released on October 2014
Description
Cartography as Art
President’s Report to the 2014 Annulal General Meeting
Letter to the Editor…Something old, something new and something (not so) completely different.
Professor Predicts Shortage of Surveys in N.S.W.
Curly’s Conundrum No. 33
Issue 296
Released on September 2014
Description
Alan Norman elevated to ISV Fellow
From the President – The Imperfect Surveyor
XXV FIG Congress, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
What causes depression – Fact Sheet 3
2014 Surveying Industry Awards Gala Dinner & Surveying Expo Photos
Vale: Helmut Ruff: 31/3/1928 – 21/6/2014
PTA Professional Development Program
History: Some great examples of historical surveying equipment
Curly’s Conundrum No. 32
Issue 295
Released on June 2014
Description
From the President – The Cost of Change
Information from Land Victoria
It’s your ISV
State of our Art – Canadian Geomatics Editorial
The Risks Surveying Businesses Face when there are changes at the top
Reducing Stress – Fact Sheet 6
Blazeaid and its Interaction with Land Registration
Curly’s Conundrum No. 31
Issue 294
Released on April 2014
Description
J G Gillespie Gold Medal Prize Formal Call for Nominations
From the President
The boundary between Tasmania and Victoria: Uncertainties and their possible resolution
Oh, the Bane of the Rural Surveyor
Advancements in Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Surveying with Beidou Satellites
A Leap Forward in Monitoring Technology
Curly’s Conundrum No. 30
Issue 293
Released on February 2014
Description
From the President
Melbourne’s Water Future
VALE: Angus James MacIsaac, BCE, FISV
Surveying with the Stars: The Mason-Dixon Line
Historical Spotlight on Melbourne
Students and graduates seeking work
Curly’s Conundrum No. 29
Issue 292
Released on December 2013
Description
Surveying: the Profession in Australia
Employment of Future Professionals
The Wandering Surveyor – Latin America Edition
The Centre of Victoria
Surveying Task Force Activities 2013
Students and graduates seeking work
Surveyors Registration Board of Victoria Conferral Ceremony, Monday 25 November 2013 Keynote Address
3D Visualisation of Cadastres
Curly’s Conundrum No. 28
Issue 291
Released on November 2013
Description
Parting the Seas – Dividing responsibility for water leaks in subdivision property
Information from Land Victoria – Car Stackers in Plans of Subdivision
Sun protection in the surveying industry
Students try out Surveying at RMIT
Surveying: A Proud History and Future
New Members
A Look Back: Third Quarterly Report, 63-64
Curly’s Conundrum No. 27
Issue 290
Released on September 2013
Description
Rob’s Ramblings
Letter to the Editor
Adverse Possession and Easements
Citation: Adrian James Freeman L.S. M.I.S.
Surveyors Registration Board of Victoria – Monthly Newsletter
Workplace Health and Wellbeing – it really works!
Clarification of Land Victoria Survey Requirements for Plans of Subdivision
New book tells colourful history of Titles Office
Revisiting the Black Allan Line
Work experience helps lay foundation for Surveying
ANZAC Commemorative Naming Project – Invitation
Curly’s Conundrum No. 26
Issue 289
Released on June 2013
Description
Rob’s Ramblings
The Wandering Surveyor Part II
From Land Victoria…
Review of the 2013 Golf Day
Enhancing ePlan Digital Lodgement for Intelligent Survey Information
Curly’s Conundrum No. 25
Issue 288
Released on Apr 2013
Description
Rob’s Ramblings
The Value of RE Surveys (Opinion piece)
Kevin W Porter (former Land Surveyor and Local Government Planner Reminisces) – Presentation from the 2013 Regional Conference
Recap of the ISV Ballarat Regional Conference
Section 99 Applications – Overlap Diagrams
Call for Volunteers – Career Events
New Member Welcome
Curly’s Conundrum No. 24
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