Rosie Severs will tell us about the fascinating story of ALEXANDER MACONOCHIE a Naval Officer, Geographer and Penal Reformer. In 1836 he was appointed Private Secretary to his friend Lieutenant-Governor John Franklin and left England for Hobart Town. He was later to become Governor of…
There will be an outing on Saturday 14 October at 10am to view the Soldier Settlement Farm Collection. The owner, David Graham will make his collection available for viewing to BHS members and will give a talk on various items. The address is 222 Grahams…
Bellerive Historical Society is one of five volunteer-run Bellerive organisations opening their doors on the Wednesday of Seniors Week (18 October) to offer a unique "hub" experience in multiple venues located within close walking distance of each other. Visit us at 17 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, BELLERIVE…
It is not well known that there was horse running on the Eastern Shore at Muddy Plains. In our Melbourne Cup Special gathering John Sargent will tell us about the history of horse racing at Muddy Plains. Then for those who wish to stay, we…
Karen Darby is the great granddaughter of William and Katie Jennings, William features in our Bellerive Heritage book volume 4. Karen will be talking about Katie Jennings who was a young bride in Bellerive in 1920 and lived there until 1939.
The office will be open for enquiries or if you just want to call in and have a chat.
John Wadsley has a background as a professional heritage consultant and historian. He has a strong interest in Australian military history and co-authored the bicentennial history of Anglesea Barracks in Hobart published in 2011. The presentation will explore the history of Triffitts Point, later known…
The office will be open for enquiries or if you just want to call in and have a chat.
The 2 April presentation of "The Tasman Bridge Disaster Revisited" by John Sargent and April meeting of the Society has been cancelled due to the venue, the Howrah Community Centre, being closed for the Easter weekend.