THRA What’s New

Speaker: Bob Sharman

‘History of the Tasmanian Historical Research Association’

Speaker: Ian Terry

‘A question of values’: an oral history of the Gordon-below-Franklin dam debate

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Speaker: Lucy Frost

“Scottish female convicts in Van Diemen’s Land”

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‘The Maritime Museum of Tasmania is hosting the 11th Biennial Tasmanian Local History Conference on July 2 2011.

The theme is ‘Archipelago: maritime influences and life on Tasmania’s islands’

Tasmania’s islands stretch from King to Cape Barren and Boundary to Macquarie spanning the roaring forties and fifties. As late as the 1950s, the best access to many places in Tasmania was by sea.

From a shipwreck near Macquarie Island to the search for a Spice Island, and from whaler’s wives to messenger pigeons, our conference will explore the central role of maritime history in Tasmania’s social, economic and cultural life.

Time: July 2, from 9.30 until 5.00

Place: Dechaineaux Lecture Theatre, UTAS Centre for the Arts, Hunter Street Hobart

The conference will feature speakers from across Tasmania, and we would love to see you there.

Registrations close Monday June 27.”

There has been an excellent response from members and this excursion is now full.

Speaker: Andy McKinlay

“TIME GENTEMEN PLEASE:TURRET CLOCKS”

This talk will develop the theme that introduction of clocks in public places allowed the developing business community of Van Diemen’s Land to make and keep appointments.

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Speaker: Brad Williams – Southern Midlands Heritage Project

Saturday 2^nd July 2011

Archipelago: maritime influences and life on Tasmania’s islands

Hosted by the Maritime Museum of Tasmania
Deschaineaux Lecture Theatre
UTAS Centre for the Arts, Hunter Street, Hobart, Tasmania

The Tasmanian Historical Research Association has invited the Maritime Museum of Tasmania to host the 11^th Biennial Tasmanian Local History Conference.

Tasmania’s islands stretch from King to Cape Barren and Boundary to Macquarie spanning the ‘roaring forties’ and ‘furious fifties’. The conference theme Archipelago:  maritime influences and life on Tasmania’s islands will delve into the challenges and benefits of island living and examine the central role of maritime history in the state’s social, economic and cultural life.

How do people adapt when the sea is a barrier, a highway and their own backyard? Themes include settlement histories, boat building, navigation and maritime safety, coastal trading and fishing, and the role of the sea in building Tasmanian identity.

Papers are invited for one of eight half hour presentations at the Tasmanian Local History Conference based on any of the above topics.

Please provide an abstract of 150 words and just a few words about the writer to the Maritime Heritage Coordinator:

Elizabeth Adkins elizabeth.adkins@tmag.tas.gov.au

or

Maritime Museum of Tasmania Inc

GPO Box 1118

Hobart TAS 7001

Phone 03 6234 1427

Deadline for Call for Papers is Friday 15 April 2011

Speaker: Michael Tate – “FROM MINISTRY TO MINISTRY.”

It has become a tradition for THRA to include in its annual calendar an autobiographical account by a distinguished Tasmanian. Reverend Professor Michael Tate brings rare qualifications to this task. He has gained renown as academic, parliamentarian, diplomat, and cleric.

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