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Lectures

Members can be the first to hear presentations of new historical knowledge. The Association holds eleven talks each year, open to members and the general public.

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AGM, then some Recherche Bay archaeology & its historical context

Tuesday, 11 February 2025, 7:30 - 9PM
Presented by: Richie Woolley

Following a brief Annual General Meeting, Richie Woolley will present his latest research on the history of Recherche Bay.

The wreck of the Neva: uncovering the cover-up

Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 7:30 - 9PM
Presented by: Kevin Todd

Kevin Todd will present his research into the wreck of the convict transport, Neva, which foundered off King Island in 1835.

A Tasmanian Life

Tuesday, 8 April 2025, 7:30 - 9PM
Presented by: Bob Brown

Well-known environmentalist, Bob Brown, will speak about his Tasmanian life.

Eldershaw Memorial Lecture - Family archives, feminist readings

Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 7:30 - 9PM
Presented by: Penny Russell

Professor Emerita Penny Russell will present the 2025 Eldershaw Memorial Lecture

Rocks and people in the story of geology in Tasmania

Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 7:30 - 9PM
Presented by: Keith Corbett

Geologist Keith Corbett will speak about the people who changed our understanding of Tasmanian and global geology.

Tasmania’s southern horizon: exploration, whaling, science, diplomacy

Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 7:30 - 9PM
Presented by: Michael Stoddart

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

Interpreting Palawa Ngini voices from the past through colonial documents: Staying faithful to culturally embedded meaning

Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 7:30 - 9PM
Presented by: Theresa Sainty

Tasmanian Aboriginal scholar, Theresa Sainty will present her latest research into Tasmanian Aboriginal languages.

Bromley’s disappearing New Town

Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 7:30 - 9PM
Presented by: Imogen Wegman

Imogen Wegman will talk about eh 19th century history of New Town.

Scandal & graft: the outrageous career of George Duffield

Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 7:30 - 9PM
Presented by: Alan Townsend

Alan Townsend speaks about the life of George Duffield.

Public history and interpretation

Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 7:30 - 9PM
Presented by: Jody Steele

Archaeologist and heritage site manager, Jody Steele, will speak about the latest trends in public history and historic site interpretation.

Launceston: the first twenty years

Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 7:30 - 9PM

John Dent will speak about the early history of Launceston.