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Postal
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PO Box 1296 Launceston Tasmania 7250 
 
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Bringing together people with an interest
in history. The Launceston Historical Society welcomes all those interested in the history of Launceston and surrounding areas Monthly lectures give the opportunity to learn more about many aspects of local history. Eminent speakers come from Tasmania and interstate. The Society does not undertake family or local history research. Please click HERE for the Launceston organisations with archival collections and research facilities. |
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The Object of the Society |
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As stated in its Constitution, the Object of the Society is:
These aims
are achieved by a programme of lectures and excursions, the
annual symposium and the publication of the Society's
Papers and Proceedings
and the
Occasional Papers.
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Membership |
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Membership is open to all those interested in the History of Launceston and surrounding areas.
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Meetings |
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Monthly meetings are held from February to November. Meetings are usually held on the afternoon of the third Sunday in the month, at the Meeting Room, Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Inveresk. Speakers include members of the Society and other local and intra-state historians. The Society hosts The Examiner - John West Memorial Lecture, delivered by a prominent Australian, in March each year. An annual symposium, around a central theme sometimes related to the John West lecture, is held in conjunction with the Annual General Meeting. |
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Programme for 2010
Admission is free and visitors are welcome. See the current newsletter for more information on upcoming events. |
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Executive Committee (2010 - 2011)
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