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Campbell
Town Show
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Campbell Town
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Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd
This prestigious agricultural show features sheep and wool displays
and sheep dog trials.
For
further information contact: 6398 5151
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Back
to the Central Highlands
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Bronte Park
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Centenary
of Federation Celebrations
Saturday
2nd and Sunday 3rd June
Families of pioneers who worked on the construction of the Hydro
Electric Corporation in the Central Highlands over 50 years ago
are invited back to celebrate their achievements and the culture
they created in the wilderness during the Nation's first 100 years.
The weekend will include, scenic tours, musical entertainment, dancing,
a symbolic bonfire and special ecumenical church service.
For further information contact: Lyn Burke: 6286 3202 (w) 6286 3291
(ah)
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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.
Mr Stephen Wilkinson will
lecture on: "IBIS Breast Cancer Prevention (International)
Trial" an international
trial to which Tasmanian women have made the greatest contribution
per head of population than any other state
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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Living
on the Land - Past and Present Presentation*
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Campbell Town
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Presented at the Campbell Town Show, the "Living on the Land - Past
and Present", exhibition is a Centenary of Federation project created
by an historian and local students to document the history of the
wool industry in the Campbell Town area with special emphasis on
the workers in the industry. The display will be relocated into
the Heritage Highway museum in Campbell Town.
For
further information contact Steve Plowright: 6381 1166
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Burnie City Eisteddfod - Burnie Civic Centre
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Burnie
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In 2001, the 34th Burnie City eisteddfod will hold special sections
in music, speech and dance relating to the Centenary of Federation.
Speech, Drama and Music are held in May. Dance - Wednesday 13th
June, Thursday 14th June, Friday 15th June.
For
further information contact Dorothy & Barry Cunningham: 6431 3703
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The
Suncoast Jazz Festival
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St Helens
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For lovers of jazz don't miss this annual festival where invited
jazz musicians from the mainland are mixed and matched with outstanding
local Tasmanian musicians to create a wonderful spontaneous concert
of Jazz. The festival is held at the St Helens Hotel/Motel, the
St Helens RSL Club. A public concert on Sunday afternoon, following
a street march in St Helens will be held in the school gymnasium
For
further information contact Ursula Kohl: 6373 6151
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Year of the Volunteer
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Statewide
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This joint activity with the UN Year of the Volunteer will encourage
and introduce a new generation of Tasmanians to community volunteering.
For
further information contact Beth Ackerley Centenary of Federation:
6233
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Colonial
Treasures:
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Hobart
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Oil
Paintings from the Heritage Collections
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
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GENERATIONS
by Tasdance:
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Statewide
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A
Tasdance Production with talented dance students from around the
State
In this year of Federation TasDance is producing 'Generations' a
show which aims to explore past generations of dance and culture.It
will focus particularly on music, dance, fashion and 'youth culture'
of the day.
For further information contact: TasDance office 6331 6644
Monday
25th June - TasDance Studio Launceston- 11.00 am, 1.00 pm &
6.00 pm
Tuesday 26th June - Leven Theatre Ulverstone 7.30 pm
Wednesday 27th June Leven Theatre Ulverstone 11.00 am
Thursday 28th June - Peacock Theatre Hobart 7.30 pm
Friday 29th June - Peacock Theatre Hobart
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Fast
Facts:
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Statewide
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100
Years of Public Environmental Health in Tasmania
Watch out for a monthly column in the three Tasmanian daily newspapers,
giving the public a comparative view of the improvement in public
and environmental health statistics over the past 100 years.
For
further information contact David Spence, Health Advancement: 6233
3267
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National Parks Open Day Narawntapu
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Narawntapu
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To
link World Environment Day Narawntapu will have an open day incorporating
interpretive displays on the history, current value and future plans
and a chance to view wildlife.
For
further information contact Parks and Wildlife Service: 1300 135
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Federation
- A Turning Point Exhibition
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Hobart
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9th
May through to August
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.
This exhibition will highlight Tasmania's part in the Federation movement
and follow steps towards Federation from the 1850's .
It will transport visitors back to the time of Federation with images
not only of the pomp and ceremony of Federation but also of events,
activities, people and places capturing the essence of the time.
For further information contact: Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
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Lions
Avenue Tree Establishment
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Rosebery
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Celebrating
100 years of Federation the Rosebery Lions Club are planting 100
trees to represent each year of Federation.
For further information contact: Judi Medwin 6473 1665
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Photographic
Exhibition - 100 years of Social Housing
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Hobart
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2-3 July 2001
State Library, Hobart
'One Hundred Years of Social Housing' will present a pictorial record
of how social housing has changed over the past 100 years in Tasmania
and has ledto better health and capacity to participate in the community.
Archival materials, subdivision plans, house plans, quotations and
photographs will illustrate the government's role in providing housing
assistance from the early housing schemes around 1915 to the more
recent focus on communitydevelopment.
For further information contact: Robyn Shaw, Housing Tasmania: 6233
4878
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Royal
Visit 1901 - A Memorable Event -
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Hobart
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This exhibition is being produced by The Tasmanian Museum and Art
Gallery and is based on the official visit of the Duke and Duchess
of Cornwall and York as part of the celebrations for Federation
in July 1901. Includes re-enactments and performances by school
children.
For further information contact Alison Melrose 6211 4142
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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
Lecture by Professor Graham Bury, RHH 12 noon - 1.00pm.
Topic: The Satchel and a shining morning face - essential Paediatrics
face Medical Co-Director, Women's and Children's Services, Director
of Neonatology, RHH
Contact Michelle de Quincey Royal Hobart Hospital: 6222 8050
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Burnie
Since Federation
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Burnie
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Burnie Art Gallery, Wilmot Street Burnie
The
Burnie Historical Society is displaying this pictorial record which
will cover the period from January 1900, to December, 1999 and will
illustrate a range of the city's heritage and activities during
that period.
Contact:
Hugh Hassard, Burnie Art Gallery: 6431 5918
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Sassafras
and Wesley Vale CWA Old Time Ball
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Wesley
Vale
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Friday 6th July, 8.00 pm. Wesley Vale Primary School Hall.
Dance to the music of Deja Vu and enjoy a sumptuous supper .
For further information contact Phyllis Hingston: 6428 4170
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History
of Economic Thought Society of Australia - Fourteenth Conference
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Hobart
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Hosted by the School of Economics at the University of Tasmania,
the Conference includes two symposia to mark Australia's Centenary
of Federation:
- the history of Australian economic thought; and
- the economics of Federalism: Sources and Contributions.
Venue: Hobart Campus, Sandy Bay.
Contact person: Jerry Courvisanos (tel: 6324 3272)
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Grange
Heritage Book Launch*
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Taroona
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The
story of the changing lives over the century of the residents of St
Marys Grange nursing home in Taroona will be presented in this
new book A Century of Memories.
For further information contact Robin Thompson: 6227 8804 |
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Federation
Walk Booklet - Hobart
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Hobart
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tourist walk booklet based around Hobart and Battery Point will be
launched. The booklet will highlight approximately 20 key sites, including
those significant in the life of Andrew Inglis Clark the prominent
Tasmanian who played such an active role in Federation. For further
information contact Philip Holliday: 6238 2823 |
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Public Seminar on Federation Hobart
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Statewide
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The
presentation of a public seminar based on the theme of Hobart in
1900 and presented to coincide with the TMAG Royal exhibition to
be held in July.
For
further information contact Philip Holliday: 6238 2823
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Fireside Nights - State wide
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Statewide
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Imagine
what life was like without TV, electronic games or computers. During
this month of winter invite friends and family to gather around
the home fireside and entertain yourselves for an evening as if
it was 1901. Use your imagination and have a lot of fun.
For
further information contact Beth Ackerley Centenary of Federation:
6233 4669
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Local
Hero Month
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Statewide
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Morning/Afternoon
teas will take place to recognise peers who have given of themselves.
This is a great opportunity for all Tasmanians to express their
gratitude for their local heroes.
For
further information contact Beth Ackerley Centenary of Federation:
6233 4669
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Grand
Opening Risdon Vale Elderly Citizens Centre*
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Risdon
Vale
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In commemoration of the Centenary of Federation a new centre for
elderly residents and citizens has been built.
For
further information contact Ann Harrison : 6243 5752
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Colonial
Treasures:
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Hobart
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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
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Photographic Exhibition: 100 Years of Social Housing
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Venue
TBA
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An
exhibition of photographs from the Department's archives and other
sources will show the progress in housing assistance and construction.
Venue TBA
For
further information contact: Robyn Shaw Housing Tasmania: 6233 4878
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Fast Facts: 100 Years of Public Environmental Health in Tasmania.
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Statewide
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Watch
out for a monthly column in the three Tasmanian daily newspapers,
giving the public a comparative view of the improvement in public
and environmental health statistics over the past 100 years.
For
further information contact David Spence, Health Advancement: 6233
3267
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Federation
- A Turning Point Exhibition
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Hobart
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9th
May through to August
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.
This exhibition will highlight Tasmania's part in the Federation movement
and follow steps towards Federation from the 1850's .
It will transport visitors back to the time of Federation with images
not only of the pomp and ceremony of Federation but also of events,
activities, people and places capturing the essence of the time.
For further information contact: Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
62114177 |
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Grant Recipients
All Centenary of Federation
Grant Recipients are marked with an asterix. (*)
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