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Aims and Activities

The aims of the Hobart Town (1804) First Settlers Association Inc are:

To commemorate and promote interest in the first and early settlers of Hobart both free and bond
To facilitate contact between descendants of the first and early settlers of Hobart
To collect, catalogue and preserve material of all types relating to the first and early settlers
To foster and promote awareness of Hobart's historical heritage
To encourage our members in their research, collection and the writing of their family's historical backgrounds

Our activities include:

Meetings at Moonah Community Centre, 7 Gormanston Road, Moonah on the first Tuesday in each month except in January
Trips to places of historical interest
Sharing information on our ancestors
Interesting monthly meetings with guest speakers
Floral Tribute each year on 20th February at the Hunter Street Monument to commemorate the foundation of Hobart
Quarterly Newsletters
Having our library resources available to (local and visiting) members
Celebrating historical Hobart events.

Committee

The committee, elected at the Annual General Meeting, consists of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Historian and one to seven financial members. The Association also has a Public Officer.