Glamorgan Spring Bay Historical Society

23/06/2026

We are still having domain name issues with our glamorganhistory.org.au domain and web page. We have duplicated the page with a new domain name:
glamorganhistory.com.au

In your browser, you may need to clear the history of .org.au

As posted before you can email us using
[email protected]

Apologise for any inconvenience.

20/06/2026

While we try and get our email and domain services sorted out, you can send any urgent email to:
[email protected]

Thanks

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18/06/2026

The GSBHS is experiencing temporary issues with our email system. Thank you for your patience as we sort this out.
Maureen Martin Ferris

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17/05/2026

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At the Launceston Historical Society meeting on 17 May 2026 the president, Marion Sargent, presented Prue McCausland with a gift in appreciation of her service to the Society.

In February, Prue McCausland stepped down from the role of correspondence secretary — a position she carried out with dedication for 12 years. The committee deeply appreciates the breadth of work Prue has contributed: assisting the treasurer with Sunday check ins, judging the Primary History Prize, and quietly ensuring the Society runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Her tasks have ranged from writing letters and emails, compiling correspondence lists, to directing people with research queries to the Launceston Library and the Family History Society.

Prue is a wise and thoughtful person, and I have often sought her opinion because I trust her instincts. At one point — as far as I know — she was secretary of five organisations at the same time, which tells you everything about her capability and commitment.

Marion is pictured on the right presenting the newly published book 'Tasmanian Built' to Prue McCausland.

10/05/2026

We are pleased to hear that Tasmanian Built is number 3 on Fullers non-fiction best sellers list.

There are still a few limited Edition and Hard Back copies available through us at the Glamorgan Spring Bay Historical Society Inc.

See our website for further details:

The Glamorgan Spring Bay Historical Society or GSBHS is a not-for-profit organisation based in Swansea on the east coast of Tasmania

10/05/2026

Thank you to Maree Ring for providing us with the following ABC Radio interviews on Saturday - they are available until this Friday 15th May. The link starts at the beginning of Mel Bush's show, you can move along to the times stated below to listen on the section you want.

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/hobart-saturdays/saturdays/106644112

3. At 2 hrs 6 minutes, museum curator, biologist, Jane Melville tells of Jane Ward Toft, taxidermist, involved with John Gould, naturalist. Goes for about 15 minutes.

4. Maureen Martin Ferris’ genealogist talk back starts at the 4 hour 5 minute mark and goes for about 20 minutes.

5. The new book Tasmanian Built– interview with authors Caroline Evans and Dr Stuart King.. other authors, Brett Torossi, Jen Plapp not interviewed. The interview starts at 4 hour 38 minute mark and goes for a bit less than 17 minutes.

100 Tasmanian heritage buildings, 100 stories and 100 photos all come together in the new book, Tasmanian Built. Mel chats to two of the authors.

07/05/2026

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07/05/2026

Tasmanian Built Publication Stop Press: Our new Publication is proving to be a top seller, Tasmanian Built is number 3 on Fullers Bookshop non-fiction best sellers list! Congratulations to all involved in the Project.

Copies Soft and Hard Cover and Box editions are all available direct through the Society, soft covers only are available from good bookshops in Tasmania.

05/05/2026

FYI, Exhibition of Community Art, 8th, 9th & 10th May, see Flyer for details.

16/04/2026