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The HTFS Executive Committee has regretably decided that the February 2022 meeting will be cancelled due to the corona virus and the guest speaker being unable to attend.

The Annual General Meeting scheduled for 10.00 am on Tuesday, 1 March 2022 will not be a face-to-face event but instead will be conducted electronically using Zoom.  Members will be advised of the Zoom login details, provided with the agenda and a nomination for office as a member of the Association Committee.

Headlam Family Bicentennial Celebration 2020

Commencing on Friday 26th November 2021 to Sunday 28th November 2021 based in Launceston and Campbell Town, Tasmania.

On 27^th November 1820 John and Ann Headlam and their family, of Durham England, arrived in what then was Van Diemen’s Land. Some 195 years later, to the day, a committee was formed to begin planning for this Headlam Celebration (Reunion).  THe culmination of the committee's work is the family reunion where it is hoped many of the descendants of John and Ann Headlam will gather for a memorable weekend.

For more information and to register your attendance, go to the website www.headlam.com.au

George Town & District Historical Society Inc.

12^th Biennial Conference

THEY CAME FROM FAR & WIDE

Immigration to Northern Tasmania

        When:      Sunday 7 November 2021 (reg. 8.45 am for 9.15 am start to 4.15 pm)

          Where:    Performing Arts Centre, Port Dalrymple School, 147-185 Agnes St, George Town

            Cost:       $35 (includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea)

        Speakers & Topics (refer to full details under "read more ... ")

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