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.
Returning Fire to Country: the role of history in supporting Aboriginal burning in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area
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Presented by: Grant Finlay
Grant Finlay will speak about his recent research into historical Tasmanian Aboriginal burning practices in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area
Preserving Pakana seafaring culture through canoe making
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Presented by: Dean Greeno
Dean Greeno will speak about Tasmanian Aboriginal maritime art, culture and history
Coal in Antarctica: an unignited history
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Presented by: Alessandro Antonello
Alessandro Antonello will speak about investigations into coal mining in Antarctica.
Not so squeaky clean after all: William Sorell in Van Diemen's Land
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Presented by: Alison Alexander
Alison Alexander will reveal the murkier side of Lt-Governor William Sorell
Who was Wauba Debar?
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Presented by: Louise Zarmati & Bradley Wood
Louise Zarmati will explore the life and legend of Wauba Debar.
The Tasman Bridge disaster and its aftermath
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Presented by: Bill Lawson
Engineer Bill Lawson will speak about aftermath of the 1975 Tasmanian Bridge disaster