Hobart's Jewish History, 1828 - Present. Jeff Schneider, President of the Hebrew Hobart Congregation will give a presentation of the long and remarkable history of Hobart's small Jewish community. Most of this history can be found in the Congregation's free digital archive with documents dating…
Do you know the number of the bus stop leaving for Hobart outside Riva Est Cafe in Bellerive Village or do you know the year the Tasman Bridge was opened? At this month's gathering you will have the opportunity to join fellow members being tested…
Please Note a change in day and time for our August and September 2023 gatherings. This has come about via members suggestions to have a trial for daytime meetings. For these two months we will meet at 2.30pm on the first Tuesday of the month…
If you have something at home of historical interest you would like to share with fellow members, please bring it along to the monthly meeting and tell us about it.
Anne Marmion and John Sargent will reminisce about their growing up in Bellerive. Other members will be given the opportunity to contribute.
Last year we did not hold the ever popular quiz night due to a full list of guest speakers. But its back for 2026. As always it will be conducted by John Sargent. Groups for the quiz will be formed on the night based on…
Our member Phil Tyson will update the meeting on our joint project with Hobart FM Community Radio. There has been a lot of interest in the project from members, many of whom have contributed. By March the history vignettes who have been broadcast for a…
We will go outside with Ross MacKenzie who will explain the southern sky to us. So bring your beanie and gloves!!
Some of the convicts who came to Van Diemens Land were highly skilled artists, silversmiths, needleworkers, furniture-makers and builders. Rosie and Mike Severs will dicuss and illustrates some of their works.