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A presentation has been compiled of 300 past and present images
(featuring 450 pictures) of Westbury, its buildings Sporting Clubs
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The Society has contributed a portfolio of 175 items of the town’s historical information to the Tasmania State Library’s eHeritage Collection. The portfolio may be viewed on the State Library’s Website at http://eheritage.statelibrary.tas.gov.au |
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ABOUT US Call at The History Room in Lyall Street between 1:00PM and 3:00PM on a Tuesday or between 11:00AM and 1:00PM on a Saturday to uncover our Treasure Trove.Our Volunteers will be happy to answer your questions or find the information you are seeking. Click here to learn about us
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Click here for application form for printing and posting. |
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THE HISTORY ROOM |
The Irish Connection |
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Westbury's first settlers (1830s) were predominatly Irish ex convict, retired soldiers and free settlers. |
Click Here forthe Irish Story
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POETRY |
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Mr. Thomas Squires, Bush Balladeer (1849 - 1932) |
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Click here for more samples of poetry about local persons of note, everyday life in early times, mountain adventures and more.
Publications |
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The Society offers a comprehensive collection of historical and contemporary publications written by members and other authors who have made their books available for research. |
HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS |
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Maps |
Electoral Rolls |
Records |
Proclamations |
Miscellaneous |
Cemetaries and Deeds |
Social events programmes |
Families |
Calendars |
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Advertisements |
Hospitals and Health |
Letters |
Schools |
News Cuttings |
Rural Activities |
Photographs and postcards |
Social Activities |
Art Reproductions |
Lots of Memorabilia |
Posters |
ARTEFACTS |
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Appliances |
Bush Furniture |
Tools |
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