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25.01.2022 You are invited to the launch of the book WWI THE STORIES BEHIND THE NAMES ON THE OATLANDS WAR MEMORIAL By Stephanie Burbury On 14th May at 7:30 at the Oatlands RSL Club Please RSVP by e-mail: [email protected] by 7th May 2019

23.01.2022 Are you a fellow descendant? Facebook Group: Edward Cockshutt Descendants. Please join the group! www.facebook.com/groups/292847580851188/

23.01.2022 This was our Rembrance Day display. 66 men were killed in action, died of wounds or died of disease from the small town of Oatlands. Do you have a story of these men or of anyone who served from the Southern Midlands area of Tasmania. We would love to hear from you. A book is being compiled.

23.01.2022 The Oatlands District Historical Soc. has created a window display for Breast Cancer awareness. Painting Oatlands pink.

22.01.2022 An updated photo of our History Room and wool press. Council has landscaped the outside and uncovered an old footpath and gutter carved into the rock.

22.01.2022 Dont forget it only costs $20 to become a member. We also welcome volunteers - if you can give half a day or one day per week, contact e-mail: [email protected]

21.01.2022 Our new front windows were installed yesterday

14.01.2022 Womens crafts is our window display this month. Our new windows do a wonderful job in displaying items. The reflections of the cottages over the road are also enjoyable.

13.01.2022 Looking for short histories of WW1 soldiers from the Oatlands, Tunnack, Tunbridge, Jericho, Woodsdale, etc. (old Oatlands Council area) also photos. Anyone on the Oatlands WW1 war memorial. The Oatlands District Historical Society are hoping to publish a book within the next couple of years. Please use our e-mail address: [email protected]

12.01.2022 On Sunday we launched Pauline Buckby's amazing book Tally Ho! Ride to Hounds. A fantastic history of hunting, properties and people from the Midlands. Available from the Oatlands District Historical Society, 107 High St. Oatlands 7120. Price $30

09.01.2022 We apologise to those who have been trying to connect with our go Fund Me site. We hope that the problem is now fixed. Please check out : www.gofundme.com/help-save-our-heritage

07.01.2022 This week we had our roof replaced. No more buckets when it rains and no more birds.

07.01.2022 Please help our newest and biggest venture at Oatlands District Historical Society. Your donation is most appreciated. www.gofundme.com/help-save-our-heritage

06.01.2022 What is your connection to the Oatlands region?

05.01.2022 Can you list any of the names associated with the Oatlands area? Every bit helps

03.01.2022 Creating Facebook groups like the below one mentioned for Edward Cockshutt would be a great way for living relatives or those interested, to get in touch and learn more...

03.01.2022 The book "WW1 THE STORIES BEHIND THE NAMES ON THE OATLANDS WAR MEMORIAL" Is now on sale until the end of May for $50. Please e-mail Steph Burbury on [email protected] to order a copy. This is our way of remembering those who served due to the cancellation on Anzac Day services.

02.01.2022 The book launch went very well on Tuesday night thanks to all who came. I am looking into doing another print. Copies are available from Stephanie Burbury 1741 Mud Walls Rd Jericho Tas. 7030... Price is $70 plus p&h Payments can be made by cheque or direct deposit BANK :CBA BSB: 067004 Account number: 10039167 See more