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25.01.2022 WHO'S THIS? I was born in Brisbane in 1888. By 1912 I had degrees in mining and civil engineering from the University of Melbourne. During the first World War I... held senior positions in the National Projectiles Factories, Glasgow and the National Ordinance Factories, London. In 1927 I set up a manufacturing centre in Port Melbourne. I opened branches of my firm in all capital cities and some other centres (including Launceston). We designed and manufactured mechanical handling and construction equipment and held agencies for many things including Mack trucks and Ford tractors. I had a fair bit to do with establishing the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Australian Institute of Management. When I died in 1969 I left 30% of my estate as a bequest to promote management education. Further clues (and the answer) in the photos showing all that is left of what was a large complex, and things my firm made. The crane is being restored so that's good. Hope the Ida Bay Train gets restored too. Photo credits to Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society, Trove, Miles Pitman, David Hanlon. See more
25.01.2022 12:10 Oct 04 TAS Flood Watch: Much of Tasmania Details: TAS Flood Watch: Much of Tasmania... Issued at 11:47 am EDT on Sunday 4 October 2020 By the Bureau of Meteorology, Hobart. Flood Watch Number: 3 Minor flooding is possible in the flood watch catchments from Monday. A slow moving rain band is crossing Tasmania on Sunday. Most catchments in the flood watch area are relatively wet from recent rainfall. Rainfall totals of 10-20 mm are expected across much of the state during the rest of Sunday, with higher rainfall likely about the central, west and elevated areas. A further 10-30 mm is forecast for Monday, mostly around the north east. River rises are expected across Tasmania in response to the forecast rain and minor flooding may develop from Monday. Catchments likely to be affected include: North Esk River South Esk River Meander River Macquarie River East Coastal Rivers (north of Bicheno) Ringarooma River North Coastal Rivers Tamar (Launceston) Northwest and Central Coastal Rivers Arthur River Nelson Bay Coastal Rivers Pieman River King-Henty Rivers Gordon-Franklin Rivers Southwest Coastal Rivers (Cape Sorell to South East Cape) Huon River Channel Coastal Rivers (South East Cape to Gordon) Derwent River Jordan River Coal River East Coastal Rivers (south of Bicheno) South East Note: This Flood Watch is a "heads up" for possible future flooding and is NOT a Flood Warning. The Bureau of Meteorology does not provide a flood warning service for all of the catchments covered by this flood watch. For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/wat/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml For the latest warnings see www.bom.gov.au/tas/warnings For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/tas/flood For the latest weather forecast see www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts Flood Safety Advice: FloodSafe advice is available at www.ses.tas.gov.au Road closure information is available at www.police.tas.gov.au For emergency assistance call the SES on telephone number 132 500. For life threatening situations, call 000 immediately. Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: https://www1.ewn.com.au/support/
23.01.2022 We have realised an ambitious plan today, cementing our status as a world leader in renewable energy! Let’s keep kicking goals Tasmania!
23.01.2022 Two Seater Sprintcar Passenger Ride | Tasmania From AUD $325.00 Duration: 60 Minutes (approx.) Location: Granton, Tasmania Product code: EXTREME-DUO... The extreme roar and horsepower of a V8 Sprintcar is something you need to experience for yourself. Come and take a ride on the wild side, with former Tasmanian champion Jamie Bricknell at the wheel of this fire breathing 2 seater Sprintcar. Below is how your experience will run: You will arrive at a personalised time depending on your height and size. Our team will contact you within 7 days of purchase for your drive time. We'll have you fitted with safety gear. Our experienced drivers will give you an introduction to the car and its functions. You'll hit the track as a passenger with Jamie for 8 exhilarating laps. If by chance the event is rained out, we'll move all bookings to another weekend, you will not lose your booking! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity!
21.01.2022 It's pretty wet out there in some parts of the state so please remember to drive to conditions. This means: Slow down... Pop your headlights on Leave enough space between you and the vehicle in front of you Drive with caution Remember if you pass a crash scene, slow down to 40kmh for emergency service workers Safe driving everyone
20.01.2022 ** update: Detectives from the Bellerive Criminal Investigation Branch have today charged a 38-year-old South Arm man with motor vehicle stealing and driving of...fences, in relation to the theft of a ‘De Kleine Construction’ vehicle in the early hours of 28th November in Huonville. Members from the public contacted police after sighting the vehicle on the Eastern Shore. The vehicle was recovered and the man was arrested without incident. The man was bailed to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court in March 2021. Police would like to thank the community for their assistance and information in relation to the matter. Any additional information with regard to a series of vehicle burglaries in the Huonville area on the evening of the 28th November, are encouraged to contact Tasmania Police via Crime Stoppers on 1800333000 or the switchboard on 131444 ** Have you seen this Ute? It was stolen some time between 9pm last night and 7am this morning from an address in Huonville. It’s a Mazda BT-50, registration I12KK fitted with an aluminium flat tray, large roof height builder’s tool box on the driver side of the tray and has ‘De Kleine Construction’ sign written on the doors. It has orange flashing warning lights at the rear of the cab. This theft is likely to be linked to a number of events in the Huonville area overnight. If this vehicle is sighted, or you have any information relating to these matters, please contact Tasmania Police via Crime stoppers on 1800 333 000 or switchboard on 131444.
20.01.2022 Tasmania should brace for Heavy rainfall, flooding and high winds later in the week. Forecast 5/10/2020. As i briefly touched on an update earlier today we are ...monitoring a second system will is forecast to move over the state later in the week. A Low pressure system forms just Southwest of Victoria on Wedneday bringing rainfall much needed to them, The Low begins and Southeasterly movement during the early hours of Thursday morning while deepening furthur. A moist Northeasterly fetch develops well south of the Low's center over our state during Thursday morning and strengthens throughout the day. The Low passes down the West Coast of Tasmania and winds change to the West / Southwest on Friday before progressively clearing to the South by Saturday morning. Weather Impacts: RAINFALL FLOOD RISKS: Heavy and Widespread rainfall is forecast to develop ahead of the Low from late Wednesday evening onward extending southward over the state during Thursday morning and afternoon. The Heaviest and most widespread rainfall is forecast to be Throughout generally the North of the state about the Western Tiers, Eastern Tiers, Northwest and the Northeast. We could see falls 60 - 100mm over these areas between Wednesday and Saturday. 60 - 80mm is also forecast around Queenstown and areas North to Mt Read and Roseberry. FLOODING: Flooding is a strong likelihood with this second system following on the back of widespread rainfall over the weekend, most catchments are now wet to saturated. Minor to isolated pockets of Moderate flooding is likely throughout all Northern Basins including the North Esk, South Esk, Coal River, Jordon River, Derwent River, Huon River, Macquarie River and Meander River catchments. In the Northwest forecast rainfall may bring Minor flooding to the Mersey and Forth Rivers, Strong River rises are also possible along All Northwest Creeks and Rivers between Forth and Smithton as well as East Coast Rivers. DAMAGING WINDS: Strong to possibly Damaging Northeasterly winds develop over the state during Thursday morning with gusts 70 - 95km/h throughout the state, as the low passes to the West winds do ease overnight into Friday however Southwesterly winds form again during Friday as we get the Northern side of the low's center. Both winds and rain ease during Saturday morning tending to showers about the West over the weekend. Below My Drawn map forecast rainfall from this Wed onward till Saturday. Windy, Wind Thursday 2pm Wind gusts EC model ~ Nick
20.01.2022 Congratulations to our President Colin Duggan receiving his Life Membership of STJFL at Beakley Awards tonight
18.01.2022 https://www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au//studio-waterloo-open-d/
13.01.2022 Good morning! The Huonville Library has some great job ready sessions coming up. If you live closer to Geeveston, we can help you with getting job ready, too! AND we have free bread on Mondays. ;)
12.01.2022 Training last night at Broadmarsh. Making sure all the pumps that haven't been used for awhile are still operational and ready for the upcoming fire season. Now... is a good time to check out your own equipment to make sure it is running , you remember how to operate it and you can find everything you will need to protect your own property. It is a bit late to find out it doesn't work as the fire is coming up the drive
11.01.2022 The 14th annual Tasmania Police Charity Trust Bike Ride pedalled off from Sheffield today, raising funds for St Giles Tasmania and Epilepsy Tasmania. 65 riders ...are pedalling from Sheffield to Cradle Mountain, Strahan, Queenstown and Tarraleah, aiming to raise $40,000. Now in its 14th year, the ride has so far raised almost $600,000 for Tasmanian Charities. Donations to the ride can be made through the Everyday Hero website - https://give.everydayhero.com/au/richard-77 #goteam
10.01.2022 SACRED HEART GRADE 6 STUDENT, CHLOE MOORE has been awarded the Fred Hollows Humanity Award, Junior Ambassador for Tasmania. This is an outstanding achievement f...or Chloe who has won this prestigious award from a record 39 nominees. Chloe was nominated for the many hours she has devoted to humanity throughout the Covid isolation period where she and her friend Grace made bears for children with disabilities using donated materials. Chloe's younger brother, Lochie has Charge Syndrome, and Chloe is an amazing support for her younger brother and family at home. We are very proud of Chloe. She is an amazing student and young person and a very worthy recipient of this award. Congratulations Chloe! See more
09.01.2022 This just in: MONA will be opening on the 26th December! Who is going to be booking a ticket to visit? They’ll be open Friday Monday (10 am 6pm) and visitor...s must book ahead online. Make a day of it and ferry from Brooke St Pier, wander the immaculately presented grounds and sit back with a glass of wine to contemplate the artwork you just witnessed. See more
08.01.2022 Aboriginal artwork relocated at Hastings Caves Hastings Caves Visitor Centre had Aboriginal weaving artworks put on display when first opened about 20 years ago.... The artworks were produced by Aunty Lennah Newson, Aunty Verna Nicholls, Sally West and Jamie Langdon’s mother Jacqui Langdon; all members of Working on Country (WOC) Rangers Dayne, Jamie and Steele Mansell’s family. Unfortunately, they were placed in an out of the way area, tucked around the side of the building. They could not be readily seen or appreciated by visitors. WOC Aboriginal Rangers Jamie and Linton Burgess raised the issue with the field centre when they started work with PWS and suggested that they should be moved to a more prominent location, where they could be seen and appreciated by visitors to Hastings. Staff at Hastings Caves took up the idea and contacted Jamie to consult him about making the relocation of the artworks. Jamie, along with Aboriginal Field Officer Luke Mabb provided guidance and hands-on assistance and the relocation was recently made. The weaving artworks are now in a prominent location inside the visitor centre and they look great. Visitor Services Officer Georgina Buckingham and Information Officer Jane Cusick provided logistical support and were keen to make sure the install remains respectful to the artists and is culturally appropriate by working with Jamie. The relocation was a great team effort. Discover Tasmania Hobart & Beyond Southern Trove Tasmania
07.01.2022 Getting Grant Ready - Huonville by Business Tasmania Free Actions and Detail Panel Introduction to grant writing - Information Sessions... About this Event Business Tasmania is excited to offer Tasmanian businesses and community groups the opportunity to attend a free information session designed to help build your skills in grant writing. Whether you’re new to grant writing, or you’ve applied for grants in the past, you will gain a better understanding of the submission process. The session will cover: the Tasmanian Government’s business grants writing handbook https://www.business.tas.gov.au//2/Grant_Writing_Guide.pdf how to find grants you're eligible for what's involved in putting together an application how to make your application stand out Please arrive at 5:20pm for a prompt 5:30pm start. For more information call Business Tasmania on 1800 440 026 or email [email protected] What if I register but can't attend? This a free event, but numbers are limited so if you can't attend, please cancel your registration through Eventbrite or email Business Tasmania at [email protected]
06.01.2022 LIVE CORONAVIRUS UPDATE | Friday 19 February 2021
04.01.2022 Appointments available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week.
03.01.2022 There’s always plenty of work to do on the ground, as well as in their air! Refueler Adrian was replenishing stocks at our remote fuel bases last week, to ensure there’s always enough there when they need it most. #rotorlift #fuelsupport
02.01.2022 Website Checkup for artists and makers Find out how to improve your website, or set one up, in this Turning Professional workshop from digital mentor Robert Gowty! Happening 3 March 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Huon Valley Hub, 23 Main Street, Huonville. Cost $5. Book on Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/website-checkup-workshop-ti
01.01.2022 Saturday from 9am... come find yourself a bargain!
