The annual BHS end of year lunch at the Waterfront Hotel will take place on Wednesday 4 December at 12 noon. If you want to attend contact Mike Geard on 0400 974 056 or email bellerivehistory@gmail.com.
Jonathan Davis, a maritime historian, will give a presentation on the development, over the years, of the port of Hobart.
John Sargent, fourth generation Bellerive resident, historian and author will discuss the history of the Rosny Barn Complex. The Barn dates from 1815 and John will discuss its relevance to the Clarence community. Non-members welcome
Peter O’May is a descendant of the famous O’May family who arrived in Bellerive in 1856 and who were regular ferry operators from the 1860s until the present day. He will discuss his 50 years’ service and experience as a ferry captain.
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.