Well-known local identity, Wayne Smith, historian, author and public speaker on the origin of place names and their significance. Wayne will discuss place names on the Eastern Shore focusing on: first town plan of Bellerive possible source of the name early Aboriginal names first land…

Rosie/Mike Severs are public speakers on historical subjects. In this presentation they will discuss Norfolk Island’s connection to early Tasmania.

Due to the non-availability of John Sargent his presentation Bellerive Boys and the Boer War has been postponed. In its place will be a selection of videos of past Bellerive events.

Tunnel Hill Mushrooms is a Tasmanian based company specialising in the production of gourmet mushrooms. The mushrooms are grown in a historic railway tunnel that was once a section of the Bellerive to Sorell railway line which operated from 1892 to 1926. A video by…

The Bellerive Historical Society is working with Community Radio to produce and broadcast stories about Tasmania.  Phil Tyson from Community Radio will give an update of this project including examples of stories ready to be broadcast. Phil's presentation will be preceded  by a short AGM.

On 7 October the Governor will host a function to celebrate 35 years of the Bellerive Historic Society. At this month's meeting, Maggie Mars and Jill Robertson the Society's founders, will tell us the fascinating story about why and how they started it.

John Sargent will discuss the amazing records and knowledge of local lads from Australia’s first representation in war in southern Africa. They fought for “not for self but for empire”. They left as representative of Tasmania and returned as representative of Australia.

This year instead of an end of year lunch there will be a ferry trip. Date & Time: Monday 1 December with 11.30 am departure and 2.00 pm drop off Lunch: BYO but NO BYO alcoholic drinks as the ferry is licensed. Drinks: Available on…