The Star Theatre
Built in 1937, the Star Theatre entertained many a folk for over its 60 years. It was a marvel of the time, boasting modern, luxurious features such as a carpeted lounge with velvet velour chairs, sophisticated Tasmanian Blackwood trims, and coloured neon lighting. Do you have any memories of the Star? We’d love to hear […]
Winspear & Bovill Wedding
In 1914 at St Paul’s Church in East Devonport, Winifred Annie Winspear married Harry Yvon Bovill. The wedding and reception were extravagant, with pricey extras ranging from a fur edged train on Winifred’s dress, to a 4 tier wedding cake. The newspaper article pictured to the right reads below; “WEDDING BELLS. BOVILL—WINSPEAR. At St. Paul’s […]
Knots to Know: Kids’ Edition
Please note this is a previous school holiday program from Spring 2019. Learn the art of knots with an experienced sailor these spring school holidays! Come away with your very own knot board to show off on your wall at home. All ages of children welcome, however it is recommended that little tots have a […]
Bridging the Strait with Pirrie Shiel
Join us for our next Maritime & History Talk! “Bridging the Strait – A Salute to the first man to fly across Bass Strait” by Pirrie Shiel is a tribute to Tasmanian born Lt Arthur L. Long. Come along to find out about the family, life and times of a young man who served in […]
S.S. Dimboola
Tasmania has long been a port of call for cruise ships. The ‘S.S. Dimboola’, pictured here, did 12 day Tourist Cruises throughout Bass Strait in the 1930s, where she stopped in Stanley, Burnie and Devonport. A 1st class ticket cost £12, which is $1,168 in today’s money! Image: Bass Strait Maritime Centre Historical Collection, 2018.3722
Tommy The Shaker
In 1880 the Mersey Hotel was destroyed by a fire. A well-known local, ‘Tommy the Shaker’, worked tirelessly to help salvage items from the fire. He happened to find a keg of ale and instead of sharing it around he quietly moved it to a spot that he could enjoy it by himself. He eventually […]
Wind, Winches and Wicker Baskets with Karl Rowbottom
Wind, Winches and Wicker Baskets A Lighthouse Keeper’s Memoirs Have you ever wondered about the life of a lighthouse keeper and how they lived and survived in those remote often storm swept locations where lighthouses were built? Please join us to hear about the life of former Tasman Island lighthouse keeper, Karl Rowbottom. His story, […]
Hot Off The Press
Please note this is a previous program run in Winter 2019. Become a typesetter during the Winter school holidays! Learn how newspapers used to be printed and then print your very own newspaper front page to take home. When: Thursday 11 July, 2-3 pm or Monday 15 July, 2 – 3 pm Where: 6 Gloucester […]
Birds vs Plastic with Peter Puskic
Plastic is in our ocean, from the Arctic to the Antarctic, at depth and on the surface of the water. The waters surrounding Tasmania are no exception and as a result we are increasingly documenting the impacts of this pollution on our wildlife. The animals of the Bass Strait have stories to tell, warnings of […]
