Abstract
In this paper, we discuss some of the fundamental concerns affecting the analysis of archaeological assemblages recovered from nineteenth-century cesspit backfills. Cesspit backfills are an undervalued resource that requires a good deal of review and debate in Australian historical archaeology. We present a historical review of the management of waste in nineteenth-century Sydney, touching upon issues of local-council management, owner-occupier relationships, and attitudes to refuse disposal.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 44-56 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Australasian Historical Archaeology |
| Volume | 22 |
| Publication status | Published - 2004 |
| Externally published | Yes |