The Tamar has long been a source of pride and controversy.

Clearly it is wilting under intense and conflicting pressures. From ‘Do Nothing’ to ‘Build a $500 million barrage and the future will be golden’ – with many a variations in between.

Andrew discussed some of the complex and conflicting historical issues with mud in our estuary.  Tamar Lake has invested in comprehensive independent research that they use to highlight bias in local govemental reports. But complexity is confusing the public. The Tamar action group is growing public awarness and participation by simplifying the message to-  “If  you want to fix the mud you can Team up for the Tamar.”

You can sign up at  the Tamar Action Group on facebook or go to https://tamaractiongroup.org.au/

Andrew has enjoyed 35 years as Marketing, Operations and as General Manager, Director and shareholder

With the aid of numerous historical slides, Mark outlined the development of the early Tasmanian Gunners in the 1850s which later became the Southern Tasmanian Volunteer Artillery with the departure of the stationed British troops.

With Federation in 1901, the safety of the nation became a Commonwealth matter and universal military training for males aged between 18 to 24 was established in 1910.

Mark then described the development of artillery guns including shrapnel bullets, timed detonation of shells, the range of various armoury and even the type of horses required to transport the artillery.

Detailed description of the Gallipoli campaign followed which included artillery usage, maps showing troop deployment, strategies employed and lines of defence.

A fascinating and wide ranging talk which was much appreciated by members.