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The
Original Great Aussie Yarn Competition - Bream Creek
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Bream Creek
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'Great Aussie Yarn' is a unique fireside cultural festival, which
helps celebrate our distinct 'Australian' character through humour
and amateur prose. Celebrate what it is to be an Australian through
written verse, song and dress. To be held 12 noon Bream Creek show
ground. For further information contact Gavin Evans: 6265 1087.
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Ross
Festival of the Arts
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Ross
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The
historic village of Ross will open all its public buildings and churches
for this festival which is a celebration of Tasmanian Arts - visual,
performing and literary.
For further information contact Jan Riggall: 6381 5466 |
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Knopwood
Festival - Rokeby Village
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Rokeby Village
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Sunday 1st - Sunday 7th April
An action packed week in Rokeby to celebrate the Centenary of Federation
with historic photo displays, a community family fun day, fire and
light event, the Knopwood lecture, and opening on the 1st the Old
Rokeby Historic Trail* at St Matthews Church which includes a guided
walk of the village section of the trial, through the First Settlers
Historic graves and a bus tour of a rural section of the trail.
8th April at 11am a guided tour of the Historic Trail.
For further information contact: Wendy Andrew 6247 6925 Denise Kelly:
6247 7800,
Phil Rackett: 6244 4214
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Coastal
Youth Arts Festival - Devonport and Central Coast
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Central
Coast
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31st
March - 7th April
Featuring young bands from Devonport to the Central Coast, this festival
also has workshops with 'Oppo' - performers who play musical instruments
made out of recycled goods. A photographic exhibition of young people's
perception of youth and life will also be on display.
For further information contact Simone Febey: 6429 8958 |
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Open
Day at Lyons Historic Cottage
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Stanley
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14
Alexander Terrace Stanley
This
open day is held at the cottage which commemorates Joe Lyons, State
Premier and then PM of Australia 1932 1939. He was a pupil
and teacher at Stanley State School at the time of Federation, 1891
1900.
10.00
am 5.00 pm. For further information contact 6458 1309
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Federation
and Beyond
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Hamilton
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1st
7th, 8th 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th
April
The Heritage museum is running historic walks of Hamilton
with reference to life through the Century of Federation Museum Display.
10.30 am & 2.00 pm
For further information contact: 6286 3218 |
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Streets
Alive - Launceston Streets
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Launceston
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This festival is dedicated to celebrating the arts and supporting
young people and emerging visual and performing artists by taking
them out of their studios and schools and into the city streets and
spaces. To celebrate the Centenary of Federation the festival will
recognise the past, present and future. Streets alive will offer a
workshop program, forums, shop art and street parade along with performances
and exhibitions. For further information contact: Mrs Michelle Cripps
(w) 63444 744 (h) 6340 1065 |
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Knopwood
Lecture
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Rokeby
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Rokeby High School - 7.30pm
"Descendants of James Morrisby",
" From Viking 1032 to Convicts to Early Settlers". Speaker
Graeme Morrisby, 5th Generation descendant of James Morrisby.
For further information contact: 6247 7800 |

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Centenary
Public Lecture Series:
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Hobart
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Advances
in Public Health and Medical Care over the past 100 years.
A lecture by Dr David Smart, Co-Director Diving and
Hyperbaric Medicine Unit, Royal Hobart Hospital.
Topic:' Advances in Medical Treatment from the Diving & Hyperbaric
Medicine Unit'
Venue: Keith Millingen Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor Clinical School,
Collins Street. 12noon - 1.00 pm
For further information Contact Michelle de Quincey Royal Hobart Hospital
: 6222 8050 |
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Northern
Students Leaders Conference - Launceston Country Club Casino & Inveresk
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Launceston
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4th
- 5th April
Student leaders from all public and private Northern High Schools
will come together for two days to focus on student leadership. Following
motivational speeches and peer group challenges, students will work
towards the creation of a youth charter. Students will look specifically
at the concept of Federation and at the place of young people within
the community, past, present and future. |

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Twilight
Gathering on Village Green
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Rokeby
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This
family fun evening will celebrate the Centenary of Federation with
Old Time Games.
For
further information contact: 6247 1230
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Youth
State Leadership Day - Albert Hall - Launceston
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Launceston
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leaders from public and private Primary, and Secondary schools throughout
Tasmania will be invited to listen to panels of speakers from sport,
arts, media, politics, government, education and commerce to reflect
on the past, discussing the present and predicting how young people
are to be involved in the future. For further information contact
Mrs Michelle Cripps: (w) 6344 4744 (h) 6340 1065 |
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Sea
Chant
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Triabunna
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6-
8th April, 7.30 pm - Triabunna District
East Coast Regional Development Organisation in association with IHOS
Opera and Ten Days on the Island presents :
A truly local community project, Sea Chant - Settlers, Ships and Saw-Horses,
which encompasses the history of the East Coast from 1901 to 2001,
and looks beyond the edge. The East Coast region is rich in painters,
writers, musicians, singers, poets, actors and crafts people, all
of whom will come together with members of IHOS opera.
For further information contact Simon Alcorn IHOS: 6231 2219 or ticketmaster
136 166 |
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Open
Day at the Variety Bay Pilot Station
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Bruny
Island
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The
Bruny Island Historical Society have organised fully interpreted
displays of the pilot station and guided tours throughout the day.
Horse and sulky rides will add a Federation touch to the days
activities. Bring your own picnic. Access to Variety Bay is via
Great Bay Main Road. Time: 100.am-3.00pm
For
further information contact: 6260 6366
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Penguin
Rail Centenary*
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Penguin
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It
is 100 years since Federation and also 100 years since the first
train went to Penguin. Enjoy this special celebration and festival
and take part in the official opening ceremony of the restored railway
station. This all day event will include a street market.
For further information contact Philippa Johnstone: 6437 2712
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And
What We've Made:
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Glenorchy
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Glenorchy's
industrial Heritage in Reterospect
16th - 27th April
This visual and Audio exhibition depicts Glenorchys Industrial
Heritage and will include photographs, interpretation, and excerpts
from Oral Histories. 8.30am 5.00 pm weekdays. Held at the
Glenorchy City Council, Cooper Street, Glenorchy.
For further information contact: 6274 0716
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Federation
Ball in Stanley
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Stanley
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Celebrate
the Centenary of Federation at this ball to be held at the Stanley
Town Hall.
For further information contact: Deanne Schuuring, Circular Head
council: 6452 1265
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Anzac
Day Centenary of Federation special event
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Hobart
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further information contact Beth Ackerley: 6233 4669 |
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"Federation
and Beyond"
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Swansea
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Glamorgan
Spring Bay Historical Society Exhibition
25th to 29th April
The
exhibition will depict the East Coast in the early 1900s.
Display photographs, video, audio tapes, memorabilia and artefacts
telling the story of people and industries in the early 1900s.
As well as the first parliament and the East Coast people who were
involved. Swansea Town Hall 10.00 am 4.00 pm. Opening 1.00
pm Anzac Day, April 25.
For
further information contact: 6257 7568
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Centenary
of Federation Poetry Night - Wynyard
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Wynyard
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The
Poetry night at the Wynard Hotel will include selective readings
from poems written by residents over the past 100 years and other
poems, which capture the essence of Australia.
For further information contact Richard Muir Wilson: 6443 8303
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Centenary
of Federation Variety Concert - Burnie Town Hall. 7.30 pm
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Burnie
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concert to highlight the contribution made by the performing arts
in the district over the century. The evening will feature a number
of local organisations with Bands, Choirs, and Dance Groups all performing
items linked to dates from 1901 to the present day. For further information
contact John Duncan: 6431 5523 |

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Centenary
of Federation Autumn Festival - New Norfolk
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New
Norfolk
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conjunction with the autumn festival, the Centenary of Federation
Rowing Cup and Regatta will take place and a Centenary of Federation
triathlon will be open to all competitors on the Esplanade, New Norfolk.
In the evening pull on your Blundstones and dance the night away at
the traditional Bush dance held at the War Memorial Hall at 7.00 pm
For further information contact Ngaire Glover: 626 10711 |
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National
Parks Open Days
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Satewide
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Mount
Field National Park will have an open day incorporating interpretive
displays on the history, current value and future plans. Trevallyn
State Reserve will have an Activities Day on both land and on Lake
Trevallyn. The Nut State Reserve will also have an open day.
For further information contact Parks and Wildlife Service: 1300 135
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"Tying
the Knot"
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Devonport
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Devonport
Regional Art Gallery- Stewart Street
An
exhibition of black and white photographs which took place in the
Devonport Region from the 1930s to 1960s. Marvel at the
changes in costume, hairstyles and wedding etiquette.
Mon - Sat 10 5.pm Sunday and Public holidays 2-5pm
For
further information contact: 6424 8296 |
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Federation
at Narryna Heritage Museum
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Battery
Point
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Hampden
Road, Battery Point, Hobart
At Home Come and enjoy a Federation Tea party and display
of Celebration of Federation Photographs taken during the Federation
celebrations. 10.30- 5p.m Tues- Fri. Sat and Sun 2-5pm.
For
further information contact 6234 2791
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Centenary
of Federation - An Architectural Review
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Deloraine
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Deloraine
Museum and Information Centre
This exhibition of photographs, artefacts and memorabilia from each
decade of the 20th C of architectural styles found in
the Deloraine district will be on display.
For
further information contact: 6368 1269
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Devonport
Cultural Centre Opening*
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Devonport
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celebrate the Centenary of Federation various displays will take place
in the Centre during the opening. These include: The NW Porcelain
Painters who will display a variety of tiles with Centenary of Federation
theme and flora and fauna. Contact: Mrs Daphne Barrett: 6428 7317
The North West Arts Circle will display artworks with Federation themes
of boats, buildings, transport and people in period dress of the era.
Contact: Evelyn Antonysen: 6428 2675 The Devonport Repertory Theatre
Society will perform a short Federation style play and or Melodrama
as part of a Music Hall. Contact Helen Rigby: 6424 7689 Wedding gowns
through the century will be featured with a display of christening
gowns presented by SIDS. Contact: Mrs Bev Twibell: 6427 8663 |
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Centenary
of Federation National Trust Heritage Festival - State wide*
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Statewide
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it's what me make it is the title of this month long National Trust
Festival which will be focussing on and celebrating the Centenary
of Federation. The festival includes open houses, private and public,
historical walks and educational and conservation workshops. Bennells
historic townhouses at 108 - 111 Cameron St Launceston will have a
public presentation this month to show case conservation work undertaken
with Centenary of Federation funds. For further information contact:
Jennie Chapman Promotions Officer National Trust: 6344 6233 |
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Colonial
Treasures - Oil Paintings from the Heritage Collections. State Library
of Tasmania
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Allport
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Services will mount an exhibition in Allport with a Federation focus
and show highlights of the oil paintings collections of the State
Library. For further information contact: 6233 7484 |
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Our
Nation - Our Stories Competition.
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Statewide
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is a competition for upper primary school students to celebrate the
Centenary of Federation. Following a state forum of five finalists,
one student and an accompanying adult will be flown to Melbourne for
the Australian Education Assembly to be held from 18 to 20 April.
For further information contact Department of Education Tim Doe: 6233
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Grant Recipients
All Centenary of Federation
Grant Recipients are marked with an asterix. (*)
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