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Historical Arms & Military Society of Tasmania
Patron Peter Hodge - RFD RETD
Sub Committees
Historical Military Vehicle Group (HMVG)
Military Research Group (MRG)
Military Model Making (MMM)
Historical Military Re-enactment Group (HMRG)
Women at War (WAW)
January 2025
7th Clubrooms Open 10-12
14th Clubrooms Open 10-12
20st Clubrooms Open 3pm - 7pm
28th Clubrooms Open 10-12
31st HAMST General Meeting 7.00pm - Guest Speaker - Robbie Turner , "Family military history"
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November 2024
​ HAMST Bunnings BBQ Mornington
Wow, what a sensational day we had with our fantastic HAMST volunteer's who were kept very busy during the day which was great. Our teams were in shifts of three although due the great response from the public many of us stayed on to help out which was much appeached. During the day the public was also able to view Andy's Jeep which was strategically parked next to the BBQ. The event gave us many opportunities to discuss our military history and all our society has to offer. Thank you so much all those who helped out during the day, special thanks to Bunnings Mornington who were fantastic and also the Salvos for their assistance. On behalf of the committee and members, have a fantastic safe New Year
Tasmanian Heritage & Militaria Fair (Carrick)
Last weekend members were invited to be part of a Militaria Fair held at Carrick. The fair was hosted by the Military Collectors Club (MILCOLT) and included many displays and wares from a large variety of local military clubs, organizations and traders. It was a fantastic opportunity go get together and catch up with like minded friends and chat with the public, all things military. As this was the first for many years, congratulations to Shaun, MILCOLT members and all those involved in making this a great event with hope it will continue to grow in the future.
HAMST Greek Christmas Dinner
Each year the committee hosts a Christmas dinner at the clubrooms which is themed to one of the allies of Australia during WW2. This year we celebrated with our Greek community with a sensational Greek dish, desert and our guest speaker Andonny and family who overviewed the battle for Crete. We had around 40 attend with prizes gifts and military quizzes, all part of the evening. On behalf of the committee thank you all so much for another fantastic night with friends, meeting new friends and heaps of laugh's. On behalf of the committee I wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and New Year with family and friends as we look for ward to 2025. Kind Regards, Steve (President)
Remembrance Day 2024
Once again it was a privilege for members to be involved with the Remembrance Day ceremonies. Our members once again represented HAMST with our WW1 nurses and Vice President laying wreaths during the ceremony. Our Re-enactment group did a fantastic job firing the 25pounder supporting this important event. Thank you all so much for those who attended once again, we had many positive comments during the day.
Soldiers Memorial Plaque
On 11th Nov the president and his wife were invited to attend a dedication of two trees and plaques in memory of Lieutenant Colin Alleyne and Private James Glass who were killed in action during the great war. The dedication was in the presence of Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker and descendants of the Alleyne and Glass families. These soldiers sacrifice had been inadvertently overlooked, however were added to many hundreds of memorial plaques within the Soldiers Memorial Avenue. It was a privilege to be invited to this event and represent HAMST.
HAMST Military History Fair 2024
Thank you all so much for once again making the fair a fantastic weekend. The work that went into the living history displays was sensational and very well received by our visitors. It was a great opportunity to catch up with all our like minded military clubs and create new friendships. Planning is already underway for 2025 which will be another memorable event I'm sure.