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Family History & Your Computer

There are at least one million websites featuring family history and countless CD-ROMs and databases too. Let an experienced genealogist show you some of what is available and ways to make your research more effective. Internet experience and a basic understanding of family history principles and techniques required. Note : this course is designed for people who already have a basic understanding of…

Family History Introduction

Take your first steps into the fascinating area of family history. Learn about the basic principles and methods of family history research, sources of information, ways to record your family history and effective planning and research techniques. What your course will cover Where to begin with a family history project How to use libraries, archives and local repositories Convict records…

North Hobart Historic Walk

Course description Ramble from Trinity Hill through the shopping area to the edges of Mount Stuart and New Town. Hear about the early farms, hopfields, brickfields, female convict establishment, pubs, churches, cottages of the poor and mansions of the gentry. Detailed notes provided. Course content At an easy strolling pace you will see and get an opportunity to discuss some of Australia’s most…

Understand the Hebrew Scriptures

A journey through the body of literature known as the Old Testament (the Hebrew Bible) to gain an understanding and appreciation of its cultural, historical, and religious importance to Jews and Christians, and to confront participants with the contemporary relevance of these writings as literature. The participants will get an understanding of the various tools of modern biblical criticism and how they…

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A Day Out with D'Entrecasteaux

Walk in the footsteps of the D’Entrecasteaux expedition that visited beautiful Recherche Bay in 1792–93. Journals, maps and etchings will help us visualise the time when 18th century France visited our southern shores. Course description Walk in the footsteps of members of the D’Entrecasteaux Expedition who arrived in beautiful Recherche Bay in 1792–93. Scientists, sailors and…

A Walk Around Battery Point

Stroll around one of Australia’s most interesting heritage areas. View shipyards, mansions, slums, pubs, factories and the Salamanca waterfront. Detailed notes provided. Course description Stroll around one of Australia’s most interesting heritage areas. Learn the fascinating history of Battery Point’s shipyards, mansions, slums, pubs, factories and the Salamanca waterfront. Course notes…

A Walk Around Cornelian Bay Cemetery

A fascinating part of our heritage! Hear the tragic story behind the restored French monument; visit the Jewish Cemetery with its Henry Hunter Receiving House, the paupers and Quakers sections – and more! Course description Be prepared for a fascinating stroll! There are over 20 kilometres of roads in the cemetery and to get the best value from your tour, you will need to be able to walk at…

Celebrating our Convict Women

Tour Australia’s most important site for convict women. Hear about the history of the site, view the archaeological digs, the superb Memorial Gardens, and Marion’s Cottage. What to wear/bring Wear flat, comfortable shoes – no sandals or open-toed shoes permitted. If it looks like rain bring some wet weather gear. Important information Children are not to…

Changes to the Map of Africa Since 1700

An examination of the current problems in Africa that have resulted from the re-drawing of the map of the continent in the colonial and post colonial period. This will be considered from a number of points of view, but based on a geo-political and geo-historical perspective. Course content The course will cover the following matters: *How were the original traditional areas of Africa divided up? *How…

Darwin's Uplift

Whether things rise or fall is a major issue in geology and is one of the great stories. Darwin has seen both actions and he saw evidence of shoreline change in Hobart. Come and consider this – and the implications. What to bring Bring a small pack with drinks, snack, coat/umbrella, if necessary, notebook and pen. What to wear Comfortable walking shoes or light boots. A fairly short walk…