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Our Lectures & Excursions

Throughout the year, THRA conducts excursions to places of historical interest. We also hold eleven talks each year, open to members and the general public.

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Collecting History

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Presented by: Anita Hansen

Anita Hansen will discuss what the Royal Society of Tasmania's art collection can tell us about Tasmanian identity.

Repatriation of Aboriginal cultural material

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Presented by: Zoe Rimmer

Zoe Rimmer will talk about her work and research into the repatriation of Tasmanian Aboriginal cultural material.

Archaeology of the Picton Road Station

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Presented by: Brad Williams

Brad Williams will outline the archaeology of the Picton Convict Road Station and what it can tell us about the convict system in Van Diemen's Land.

Hobart’s Antarctic connections

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Presented by: Michael Stoddart

Former Director of the Australian Antarctic Division Michael Stoddart will talk about Hobart's historical Antarctic connections.

Members NIght

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Presented by: Various

For our last meeting of 2024 we are re-instituting a members night in which members can provide short presentations about their research into Tasmanian history.