This is the latest in our ongoing series of articles about former students of New Town High School, Hobart Technical High School and Hobart Junior Technical College. In this edition, we feature the late Max Angus AM. A prominent Australian artist, best known for his watercolour paintings of Tasmanian landscapes, Continue Reading
Centenary Dinner
On Saturday 2nd November the Centenary was held at Elwick Racecourse Function Centre. The dinner celebrated 100 years since the opening of Hobart Junior Technical School in Bathurst Street, Hobart. Former scholars and partners, staff and students enjoyed a display of school memorabilia, music and memories of days gone by. Continue Reading
Official Launch: Hall of Excellence
A key feature of the Centenary Celebrations will be the opening of the Hall of Excellence. Nominations have been received in the categories of: Academia and Professional; Arts / Culture Community Service and leadership; and Sport An independent commitee has considered the 40+ nominations and 22 will be inducted into Continue Reading
Centenary Dinner – bookings open!
The Centenary Dinner celebration will be held on Saturday 2nd November 2019, at the Elwick Racecourse Function Centre. Time: 6:00pm for 6.30pm start Cost: $75 per head, for two course buffet dinner and a welcome drink. Don’t miss this special occasion – a great opportunity to catch up with old Continue Reading
Old Boy Peter Tucker Swims the English Channel!
On 21 August 2019 I swam the English Channel in 15 hours, 38 minutes covering 59 kilometres. The shortest distance between England and France is 30 kilometres, but strong tides and currents mean it is impossible to swim it in a straight line. The average time is around 13 hours, Continue Reading
Keep in Touch, Get involved
Since the event last Friday we have had contacts from several old boys wanting to get involved. Don Reid’s recollections of getting to school from Gretna each day makes a great story. These contributions are appreciated and we look forward to more. Here are seven ways you can help NTHOSA Continue Reading
Old Boy: Don Reid
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
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
Incorporation of NTHOSA
As part of the process to incorporate New Town High Old Scholars Association (NTHOSA) a meeting will be held at the school at 4pm on 27 August to elect office bearers and finalise its objectives. Office bearers required are: President / Chair Vice President Treasurer Secretary Public Officer Committee (total Continue Reading
Welcome to NTHOSA news!
During the planning for the Centenary Celebration events, the committee decided that an old scholars’ association was needed. Various groups of former scholars meet from time to time, however (since OTOS) there hasn’t been an overall group to join. Several hundred signed up for more information on the school site, Continue Reading