My time at Tech: a brief recollection. Following the Beer and Chat evening on 2nd August, Don kindly sent in his memories of school in the ‘good old days’. When my father returned from Service in WWII, he resumed employment with the Postmaster General’s Department and was posted to Gretna Continue Reading
Old Boys
A profile of former students.
Recent Event: Beer and Chat
On Friday 2nd August 2019, over 100 Old Boys gathered for a beer and chat at the Hudspeth Hall, NTHS. The informal event was attended by former scholars of Hobart Junior Technical School, Hobart Technical High School and New Town High. Principal Dave Kilpatrick welcomed all former scholars to the Continue Reading
Next Event: Beer and Chat
Yes, our next NTHOSA event is an informal Beer and Chat at the school assembly hall. Please make a note in your diary for Friday the 2nd of August from 5.00pm. At the Government House Reception, a few old boys regretted the limited time available to catch up after many Continue Reading
Hall of Excellence: Nominations Open
Recognition of former students’ outstanding achievements is a key objective of the schools Centenary celebrations. To achieve this, a Hall of Excellence has been created. This will recognise those former students of Hobart Junior Technical School, Hobart Technical High School and New Town High School who have achieved excellence in Continue Reading
Old Boy: Charlie Caulfield
Charlie Caulfield attended New Town High School from 1968 to 1971, and was a very popular member of his year group.The school leavers group of 1971 held a 40 year reunion towards the end of 2011, and Charlie was a very keen participant in activities associated with the reunion, including Continue Reading
Old Boy: George Goodwin
George Goodwin second from right with Harry Gilbert and prefects at Government House, February 2019. Our oldest old boy is George Goodwin, who turned 101 in 2019. George attended Hobart Junior Technical School, leaving in 1934. He joined the Royal Australian Air Force and trained as an Air-Frame Fitter. George Continue Reading