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People from all over Tasmania and many from mainland states congregated at Longford, northern Tasmania for the 200th year since Norfolk Islanders were expelled from the island in 1813. Organised by the Northern Midlands Council "A Gathering on the Norfolk Plains" drew together descendants and interested people to gain and share knowledge of families from those early settlers.

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1 to 3 March 2013 - The Northern Midlands Council has organised a Gathering on the Norfolk Plains to commemorate 200 years since the Norfolk Islanders settled the plains, an area occupied by Perth, Longford, Cressy, Bishopsbourne and other nearby townships in the area originally known as Norfolk Plains.

A full program of events has been planned by the Northern Midlands Council over the weekend of 1 to 3 March 2013 that includes a Decendants' Day.  This Association will be represented there.

The event will be launched by former Governor of Tasmania, the Hon. W.J.E. Cox AC RFD ED.

More information about the program.

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The Association held an Art Competition as part of the 10th Biennial Tasmanian Local History Conference. First Prize was $500, Second Prize was $200, and Third Prize was $100.

The Art Competition was held in the Information Centre at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, during the week leading up to the Conference. The exhibition of the artists work was well attended.

Respected art critic Mr Joerg Andersch, who judged, stated the works were of a very high standard.

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The 10th Biennial Local Family History Conference, 'Manufacturers and Traders' of Van Diemen's Land 1820-1860 has concluded, many thanks to all those who contributed to the great success of the event. There is also a page devoted to the Hobart Town (1804) First Settlers Association Inc. Art Prize for 2009 which was held in conjunction with the Conference.

The Conference was held at Wrest Point with approximately 160 attending on Saturday 10th October. Many favourable comments and emails and letters have been received commending our Association on a well organized Conference, with interesting speakers and exhibitions, and a great atmosphere. For historical purposes the brochures for the Conference are attached at the bottom of this page.

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The Hobart Town (1804) First Settlers Association is pleased to announce that the 'Island to Island Conference' was a resounding success. We have been told:-

Excellent speakers
Great organization
Beautiful venue
Lovely food.

Several members and friends also attended our Christmas Party on the following Tuesday. This was a great conclusion to the year. Many thanks to all who worked so hard to make last year such a success.

Welcome also to new members who have joined us during 2007.

We are looking forward to the events that are being organized by the various groups, who live in the areas where our Norfolk Islanders settled. Keep an eye on our ?events list?.

The Norfolk Island celebrations will conclude with a Dinner at the Grand Chancellor on Friday the 10th October, 2008. Bus trips will be available over this weekend.

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How would you feel if the population of your town doubled, with no extra food or housing available for the extra persons? Do you have an ancestor who came from Norfolk Island in 1807-1808.

The Hobart Town 1804 First Settlers Association Inc. is raising the awareness of impact the evacuation of Norfolk Island had on the already struggling settlement of Hobart Town. Several of the Islanders arrived in 1806, but the following year the exodus started in earnest.

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At our June meeting, we elected a new Treasurer. Mrs. Beth Stott unfortunately resigned, due to work and family commitments. Thank you Beth, for all your work during your time as a Committee member and Treasurer.

We welcome Mr. Ken Staite to the position. Ken was already a Committee member and we thank him for his willingness to undertake this position.

Our tour of the Grand Lodge of Tasmania was a most interesting afternoon, inspite of winter weather. Our thanks to the members for giving our group an interesting insight into the history and the workings of their organisation.

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Our Association has a special interest in the Sullivans Cove area, particularly, the Dunn Street Car Park and adjacent land. The Dunn Street Car Park, is of course, owned by the Lord Mayor and the Citizens of Hobart and the adjacent area just outside the Bond Store Court yard, which is now a tiny park, is Crown Land. Consequently, they are vested in the people of this Island.

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