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Welcome to the Notice Board
of "fingalvalleyhistory.com, or the
St Patricks Head and Esk Valley Historical Society Inc.
For more information about the Society click here>>>
Latest Information
Next
Meeting of
the Society will be the AGM to be held on Sunday the 19th
September 2010
at the St Marys Online Access Centre commencing at 2.30 pm
Jim Haas's "A litle Bit of Heritage" from the Valley Voice in now on line View>>>
Latest May Newsletter is now online View >>>
The
Story of "Garth" one of Tasmania's most haunted houses >>>>
The
Story of the ill fated Dalmayne Coal Mine now online View>>>
In keeping with the Constitution the object of the Society is:
- To collect and preserve information and/or items of historical value within the defined area.
- To promote and exhibit the history as a means of sharing the heritage with the community.
These aims are achieved through identified projects, exhibitions, field trips and participation in general community events.
You are welcome to view our display of artefacts and photos at the the Cranks & Tinkerers Motor Museum & the E'Scape Cafe' in Main St, St Marys.
The Research Office of the
Society is now located in the St Marys Online Access Centre, which is
located in the NEET Centre behind the Community Hall at
23b Main Street, St Marys, Tas 7215
The Society would like to acknowledge the Break O' Day Council who, through their Community Fund, have given us a grant of $3,000 to upgrade IT equipment. This equipment will help us to continue researching and preserving valuable history and assist us in keeping our website full of information for the general public
Members of the Society are in attendance in our research rooom at the
St Marys Online Access Centre on Mondays and Fridays, or other days by
appointment.
Members of the Society are
available by appointment to conduct tours and do talks on the rich history
of the Fingal Valley.
For more information phone:
Darlene 03 63722416, Barry 03 63725752,
Or Jim 03 63722127
Right:
Society Member, Jim Haas, talks to a group from the Launceston Ramblers
Walking Club at an old mine shaft entrance at Cornwall
Watch this section for more updates
External Links
Greater Esk Tourism: www.valleysofadventure.com.au
- Tasmanian Family History - www.tasfhs.org./
- Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery www.qvmag.tas.gov.au
- State Library of Tasmania www.statelibrary.tas.gov.au
- Archives Office of Tasmania www.archives.tas.gov.au
- National Archive of Australia www.naa.gov.au
For accomadation in the Fingal Valley log onto:
www.addlestonehouse.com.au
www.rainbowretreat.com.au
www.stmaryshotel.com.au
www.seaviewfarm.com.au
www.fingalhotel.com.au
This
site was developed by Greg Cruse & Jim Haas at the St Marys Online
Access Centre,
23b Main St, St Marys, Tasmania.
7215
Phone: 03 63 722005
Feedback
is welcome Email>>>>
Updated by Jim on 16 - 8 - 2010
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