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Centenary Public Lecture Series:
Hobart

Advances in Public Health and Medical Care over the past 100 years.
A lecture by Professor Ray Lowenthal, Clinical Professor University of Tasmania, Director Medical Oncology, RHH.
12 noon-1.00pm. Venue: Keith Millingen Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor Clinical School, Collins Street.
The lecture will focus on the developments in public health and medical care over the past 100 years.
Contact Michelle de Quincey Royal Hobart Hospital: 6222 8050


A Century of Breastfeeding - Hobart, Launceston
Statewide

A mobile display of photographs, posters and archival historical material relating to the changes in breastfeeding and parenting 1901 - 2001 is being organised by the Nursing Mother's Association of Australia, Tasmania Branch to coincide with Breastfeeding Awareness month. For further information contact Elisabeth Wilson: 6224 2828

 


Descendents Weekend - Maritime Heritage
King ISland

3rd, 4th and 5th August
In celebration of the Centenary of Federation, known descendents of people ship wrecked on King Island, rescuers and light house keepers will enjoy a weekend of events to acknowledge the rich cultural maritime heritage of the island. A reunion, official dinner and tour of the maritime heritage trail will take place.
For further information contact: 1800 645014

 


The Centenary of Federation Tasmanian Open Dance Sport Championships
Hobart

The Centenary of Federation Tasmanian Open Dance Sport Championships will be held at the Wrest Point Entertainment Centre on Saturday August 4, 2001.
The day session will commence at 1.00pm and will be followed by the evening session at 7.00pm.
Bookings for this exciting event can be made at the Wrest Point Booking Office (phone 03 62211700) or Centertainment (03 62210303).
The event will feature leading amateur and professional dancers in Standard, Latin American and New Vogue Styles together with "Latin Fever" from Melbourne.
Contact: Maxine Fisher - 03 62253506 (Phone/Fax)


The Shorewell Park Centenary of Federation Tree Planting Activity
Burnie

A tree planting activity designed to represent the trend back to native plant usage. Event will be organised jointly by the Shorewell Park Enhancement Group, Burnie City Council and Greening Australia. Location: Shorewell Park , Burnie
Contact: Lois Cowgill Housing Tasmania Tel: 6434 6438

 


Tasmanian A Cappella Festival
Hobart

Celebrating Australia's Own Concert - Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.
This concert by the Tasmanian A Capella Association will celebrate the Centenary of Federation by featuring music by Australian composers with several choirs and groups performing a variety of musical styles written in the 1900's to the 1990's. The concert commencing at 7.30 pm. will be held in the zoological Room which was built in 1901.
Cost $10.00
For further information contact: Lorraine Mars 6223 8323

 


Tasmanian A Cappella Festival
Hobart

Singing Schools -
Hobart Town Hall 7.30 pm. cost: $5.00
For further information on all concerts contact Sarah Briggs 6228 7642 or Lorraine Mars 6223 8323 or singfest@tasmail.com.

 


Tasmanian A Cappella Festival
Hobart

Festival Cafe
Prince of Wales Hotel 55 Hampden Road. 8.00 pm, cost: Gold coin.
Relative Two, Acapellago, Katy & Leah, Choir Boyz, Shouting Choir, Angela Panaretos
For further information on all concerts contact Sarah Briggs 6228 7642 or Lorraine Mars 6223 8323 or singfest@tasmail.com.

 


Tasmanian A Cappella Festival
Hobart

The Big Sing 
The Odeon - Hobart. 8.00 pm cost: $15/$12
Kavisha with the Community Choir, Tasmanian Conservatorium Southern Gospel Choir, Tinta Voce, Zulya and Rachael Guy and Martin Tucker, SWINK. 
For further information on all concerts contact Sarah Briggs 6228 7642 or Lorraine Mars 6223 8323 or singfest@tasmail.com.


The Indian Cultural Society's Centenary of Federation Dinner
Hobart

Held at the Hellenic hall in North Hobart this dinner will celebrate the 54th anniversary of India's independence Day, recognition of volunteers and Australia's 100th birthday.
For further information contact: Mr Pathik: 6231 0357

 


Green Day (Ulverstone Clean-Up Day)
Ulverstone

This activity will involve a neighbourhood clean- up and a tree planting activity with trees donated by the Ulverstone Council. On the same day a 'Garden Bits and Pieces Swap Session' has been organised where community members swap cuttings from their garden with others. Location: Community House 8-10 Lugana Crescent, West Ulverstone.
Contact: Karolina Damen Housing Tasmania Tel: 6421 7768

 


School Festival and Fireworks Display
Risdon Vale

Risdon Vale Primary School Centenary of Federation Festival. 2.30 - 5.30 pm
View displays of students work showing an understanding of Federation and the changes that have had an impact on our Australian way of life since 1901. Includes stalls, games, food, fireworks display at dusk.
For further information contact Brendan Breen: Risdon Vale Primary School: 6233 5445


Tasmanian A Cappella Festival
Hobart

A Capella in the Chapel -
St Mary's Cathedral - Hobart. 7.30 pm - cost: Gold coin
For further information on all concerts contact Sarah Briggs 6228 7642 or Lorraine Mars 6223 8323 or singfest@tasmail.com.

 


Tasmanian A Cappella Festival
Devonport

Festival Cafe
Tooska's Steele Street. Devonport 8.30 pm - cost: Gold coin
For further information on all concerts contact Sarah Briggs 6228 7642 or Lorraine Mars 6223 8323 or singfest@tasmail.com.

 



The Tasmanian Minerals Council's Centenary of Federation Celebration
Zeehan

The Tasmanian Minerals Council invites you to the grand opening of the newly refurbished and updated minerals and mining display at the Pioneers Museum at Zeehan.
The display has undergone a magnificent transformation over the past 18 months. It represents one of the best examples of Tasmania's mining heritage and mining's continuing contribution to Tasmania.
The opening will be held at the Pioneers Museum and the Gaiety Theatre, Main Road, Zeehan from 1.00pm
Contact: Jennifer Phillips - telephone 62 238600


Federation Conference
Hobart

On Saturday 18 August 2001, the Centre for Tasmanian Historical Studies will be holdings its 16th annual conference titled "The Australian Federation and its Aftermath". Now Australia is in its centennial year of Federation, the conference will examine the processes that led to Australian Federation as well as the most important consequences of federation for Australia and its people.
Venue: Sir Stanley Burbury Theatre (Theatre 1), University Centre, Churchill Avenue, Sandy Bay Campus.
Contact: Mrs Lyn Rainbird: 62262298.


Tasmanian A Cappella Festival
Devonport

The Big Sing
Devonport Entertainment and Convention Centre 8.00 pm cost: $12/$10
Matthew Fargher and the Community Choir, Zulya, According to the Girls, Meander Men's Choir, Wynard Chorale
For further information on all concerts contact Sarah Briggs 6228 7642 or Lorraine Mars 6223 8323 or singfest@tasmail.com.

 


Tasmanian A Cappella Festival
Hobart

Winter Song -
Peacock Theatre - Hobart. 7.30 pm cost: $10.00
Bigg on Bass, Zosia & friends, Soliloquy , The Wellingtons, Driftwood, If Jazz.
For further information on all concerts contact Sarah Briggs 6228 7642 or Lorraine Mars 6223 8323 or singfest@tasmail.com.

 


Tasmanian A Cappella Festival
Launceston

Festival Cafe -
Royal Oak Hotel 14 Brisbane Street Launceston. 8.00 pm - cost: Gold Coin
For further information on all concerts contact Sarah Briggs 6228 7642 or Lorraine Mars 6223 8323 or singfest@tasmail.com.

 


Tasmanian A Cappella Festival - Sunday 26th
Launceston

Gospel Concert
Christ Church Baptist 11 Frederick Street Launceston. 6.30 pm. cost: Gold coin
Tony Backhouse with the Community Choir, Southern Lights, According to the Girls, Launceston A Capella Choir
For further information on all concerts contact Sarah Briggs 6228 7642 or Lorraine Mars 6223 8323 or singfest@tasmail.com.

 

The Big Fed - 100 Years of a Nation
Hobart

From 30 August until 1 September more than 100 theatre students from The Friend's School will hit the stage at the Theatre Royal to perform The Big Fed - 100 Years of a Nation. The performance is a musical and a collage of history, comedy and satire following Australia through the century since 1901.
Come along and see Tully Hansen play the character of Andrew Inglis Clark who was one of the For Fathers of Australian Federation.
The show starts at 7.30pm and tickets are available at the Theatre Royal at a cost of $15.00 for adults and $11.00 for concessions.
Contact: The Theatre Royal Booking Office - Telephone: 03 62332299.

 

Time Capsule - Wynard
Wynard

A time capsule crafted by local sculptors will be sealed and set on permanent display in the Waratah- Wynard Council Chambers. Contents to be organised by the students of Table Cape Primary School.
For further information contact Richard Muir Wilson: 6443 8303


Colonial Treasures:
Hobart

Oil Paintings from the Heritage Collections State Library of Tasmania
Library Services will mount an exhibition in Allport with a Federation focus and show highlights of the oil paintings collections of the Sate Library.
For further information contact: 6233 7484


100 Years of Food and Nutrition in Tasmania: Web Site
World Wide Web

100 Years of Food and Nutrition in Tasmania: Web Site. Click onto
http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/food100 between 31st August - 31st December 2001 and
see how approaches to eating have changed to promote health and well being
in Tasmania over the last 100 years. For further information contact Julie
Williams Co-ordinator Community Nutrition Unit Tel: 6222 7372

 



Rocherlea and Mayfield Community Walk
Rocherlea

Date TBA.
A walk through to take in historical and natural aspects of the area. The walk will incorporate a visit to the Rocherlea Community Park Development Project and will provide participants with an opportunity to comment on the plans and development of their park. It will be followed by a BBQ.
Contact: Housing Tasmania Duncan Bowers Tel 6336 2411 & Rod Eiszele Tel: 6336 2434


Hagley Farm Primary School Centenary of Federation Community Dance Festival
Hagley

This community dance will be open to residents and school children and highlight dances that were popular in the years around 1901.
For further information contact Peter Kearney 6392 2272 (w) 6394 4740 (AH)

 


Launceston College Centenary of Federation Festival
Launceston

3 September - 6 September
Launceston College will celebrate this year's Centenary of Federation with a four day festival to be launched on Monday 3 September 2001.
The festival will include a photographic exhibition of historic stained glass windows and a stained glass window made by Launceston artist Rolfe de la Motte and students from the College. Other activities will include ghost tours, a multimedia display and graphic design and photography displays.
The Festival is open to the public daily Monday - Thursday from 9am - 4pm.
Contact: Amanda Claridge - 63 362966

 

Centenary Public Lecture Series:
Hobart

Advances in Public Health and Medical Care over the past 100 years
"The Autopsy: Past, Present and Future: Dr David Challis, Director, Department of Anatomical Pathology, Royal Hobart Hospital
12 noon - 1.00pm.
Venue: Keith Millingen Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor Clinical School, Collins Street.
Contact Michelle de Quincey Royal Hobart Hospital : 6222 8050

 

Centenary of Federation Awards
Hobart

Three Centenary of Federation awards will be presented to Outstanding VET, Outstanding Humanities and Outstanding ALBIE (adult literacy) at a ceremony at Risdon Prison education. For further information contact Margaret Walsh, Department of Justice: 6233 8011



Our Lady of Mercy School Centenary of Federation Commemoration
Deloraine

This celebration will be centred around a reunion of former pupils of Our Lady of Mercy college, who were members of the Choir that won the commonwealth Jubilee School Choirs Festival in Melbourne in 1951. The day will include tree plantings, presentations of awards and the chance to reflect on achievements since Federation.
For further information contact: Connie Bennett ( w) 6368 1137 ( ah) 6368 1137


Hobart Horticultural Society
Hobart

Centenary of Federation themed Spring Flower Spectacular
Friday 7th September - Sunday 9th September
Hobart City Hall
Come and enjoy the 100th anniversary of the Daffodil Show and see floral displays with links to the present day and a celebration of the pioneers who started flower growing in Tasmania more than 100 years ago.
For further information contact: Mrs Margaret Bennett 6244 3825

 

Tasmanian Family and Local History Faire
Westbury

A gathering of over 40 stands of organisations that deal with family and local history. If you want information on your family history and the district, attend this fair in 5 venues in the vicinity of the Westbury Village Green. For further information contact Westbury History Society: 639 31006

 

"Kangaroo & Map" - An advertisement for Australia
Launceston

This exhibition tells the story of the first Commonwealth Australian stamp, commonly known as the Kangaroo and Map. Federation created the opportunity for the government to create an iconography and international image, which was uniquely Australian. The exhibition includes rare artefacts, which are key icons of Australian social and graphic history. Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery Launceston. For further information contact Kaye Dowling: 6323 3777

 


Centenary of Federation Ball
Devonport

In aid of the Melaleuca home for the aged this ball will be held at St Brendan Shore College Hall . It will feature period costume, prizes for belle, matron and after five of the ball. Cost $8.00.
For further information contact Jan Cox: 6424 3812

 


Walking Thru the Century - A Pageant Extraordinaire
Hobart

A Gala event to celebrate important milestones of the 100 years since Federation will be revisited and presented to the community by residents of the Sandown and Guildford Young Grove Retirement Villages. Students from Fahan and Mt Carmel College in a fantasy of art, music and drama will also be involved.
For further information contact: Aileen Wright : 6225 4817 (w) 6265 2064 (ah)

 

Sunday 23rd of September

Federation 1901 Fair
Rosny Park

Feel how authentic a fun fair was in 1901 by coming to this old fashioned, federation style country fair where no power will be on site. Enjoy fairground games and authentic stalls with old-fashioned fare. There will be children's games and market stalls in the grounds of historic Rosny farm next to the Rosny Historic Centre. A performance art exhibition will take place in the original house owned by Mr Morgan - the main character in the latest Colleen McCullough novel, Morgan's Run. For further information contact Wendy Moles: 6245 8638



Centenary of Federation Bowling Club Carnival
Launceston

This mixed bowls carnival will have an emphasis on veteran participants with prizes, competitions, luncheon and display of Club memorabilia.
For further information contact: Mrs Margaret Pearce : 6331 7542

 

2001 - A Federation of Stitching - The Hobart Embroiderers Guild
Hobart

26th - 30th September
See the art of embroidery in Australia during the 100 years since Federation at this exhibition of members work displayed at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. As well as current work on show member's collections from throughout the century will be displayed. Junior Groups will also be showing their work.
For further information contact Mrs Kaye Klap: 6223 1668

National Parks Open Day Mole Creek
Mole Creek

Mole Creek Caves will have an open day incorporating interpretive displays on the history, current value and future plans. For further information contact Parks and Wildlife Service: 1300 135 513

 


Andrew Inglis Clark Public Lecture
Hobart
University of Tasmania Hobart
At 5.00 pm, welcome by the Vice Chancellor, Professor D. McNicol followed by the official book launch and a public lecture at 6.30 pm on Andrew Inglis Clark: The Tasmanian founding Father of Federation. The public lecture will consist of four short ( 12- 15 mins) addresses on the life of Andrew Inglis Clark and his contribution to the Constitution of Australia and to Tasmania. Followed by an informal dinner .
For further information contact Professor Kate Warner : 6226 2067 (w)

Recognition Day
Wynyard
Waratah-Wynyard volunteers are being treated to morning tea on Thursday 27 September. The event will be held at the Wynyard Sports Centre. Tasmanian Commemorative Medals will be presented to volunteers who have made an outstanding contribution to the Wynyard community.
Enquiries to Richard Muir-Wilson, telephone 64 438333.



The Symposium
Hobart
University of Tasmania Hobart 9.30 am
The symposium will consist of addresses on The Republican Civic Vision of Andrew Inglis Clark and the Australian Constitution by a panel session of guest speakers. The day will conclude with an official dinner at 7.30 pm
For further information contact Professor Kate Warner: 6226 2067 (w)

 


Botanists and Illustrators up to & Beyond Federation
Hobart
Saturday 29th September - Sunday 30th September
Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
Friends of the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens will mount a photographic display of reproductions and text to show the work done by 19th and 20th century botanists and illustrators to record, name and study Tasmania's unique flora. The display will be opened during the Tulip Festival and remain as part of a permanent display in Friends Cottage at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.
For further information contact: Mrs J. Parrott : 6227 8393

 

 

"Centenary Celebration" Cultural Celebration
Glenorchy

This cultural celebration with a large youth involvement from the Glenorchy community will highlight dance, music, art, drama and narrative in a theme of the unfolding of time in relation to the river from wilderness to industrial development.
Venue TBA. For further information contact John Jury: 6272 7395


Celebration of Tamar Valley Semaphore Telegraph*
Tamar Valley

Sunday 30th September
This is a significant celebration within the Tamar Valley covering 35 miles of recommissioned semaphore system between Low Head to Launceston. With the opening of this semaphore telegraph Tasmania now has the only fully operational semaphore system in the world.
For further information contact Richard Porch: 6394 8243


 


* Grant Recipients
All Centenary of Federation Grant Recipients are marked with an asterix. (*)