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…
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.
On the centennial of the closing the of the Bellerive to Sorell Railway John Houghton will discuss its history. Also the video "Bellerive to sorell Railway Walks" will be shown. The video covers a walk along the tracks by members of the Bellerive Historical Society…