Book Launch
St
Helens History Room warmly invites you, family and friends
To
help celebrate Garry Richardson’s
latest
publication
Lottah and the anchor
-the history of a tin mine and
a dependent town
When:
Sunday 28th February 2016
Time: 3
pm
Where:
St Helens History Room
61
Cecilia Street
St
Helens TAS 7216
The
Hon. Tania Rattray MLC officiating
Refreshments
will be served
RSVP:
23rd February 2016
St
Helens History Room
61
Cecilia Street
Tel:
(03) 6376 1479 / 0419 731 452
About the author
Garry Richardson was born in
the Huon Valley in 1950 and has lived in various parts of Tasmania ever since.
In 1980 he settled in St Helens, which he calls “the best place in the
world”. After retiring in 2005 (with 39 years at the Forestry Commission
behind him) Garry pursued his passion for photography and carried out volunteer
work at the St Helens information centre and history room. Garry has extended
his historical interest to write several books and has developed a
reputation for using his meticulous research skills to produce publications rich in
historic detail with wonderful historic images eg‘Sail and Steam: Trading Vessels
to Georges Bay 1833-1958’.
This latest book Lottah and the Anchor is an insightful history and a tribute to the men and women who rapidly grew these North Eastern Tasmanian tent towns into thriving 'tin' communities.
About St Helen’s History Room
At the St. Helens History Room, there are over 1000
artefacts on display. These are presented over various historical themes
including: maritime, aboriginal, European exploration, settlement and tin
mining incorporating 'The Chinese Experience.'
The St. Helens History Room presents the various
stages of settlement of St. Helens. This township is located on the
northern section of the East Coast of Tasmania. In addition to the
thematic displays, there is an extensive photographic collection with
approximately 20,000 images. Our collections are very accessible as the
museum is open 7 days a week from 9 am to 5 pm. We are situated at the
St. Helens History and Visitor Information Centre, behind the St. Helens
Library building, at 61 Cecilia Street, St. Helens, opposite the Post Office.
Look for the Tin Dragon outside the Service Tasmania shop front, he will point
you in the right direction! Entry to the museum will only cost you $8 for
a family, $5 per adult or $3 concession. You will experience the history
of St. Helens in a vital and vibrant way. Learn first hand about this
interesting area before you set off to explore the beautiful beaches or the
marvellous mountainous hinterland.
Address
61 Cecilia Street, St Helens, East Coast, TAS,
Australia
Opening
Hours
9 am - 5 pm 7 days a week
Contact
Tel: (03) 6376 1479 / 0419 731 452
Mrs. Kym Matthews Curator Tuesdays/Wednesdays
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