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