Thursday November 21, 2024
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Thank you and goodbye

Thank you and goodbye

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Dear Readers and Advertisers Today I announce the closure of our local community newspaper. This decision was not made lightly, and I want to take a moment to reflect on our past.Since 1906 when The Chronicle was founded in Stanley by William Wilson Young the paper has been dedicated to bringing you the stories, events, and news that matter to our community. We have celebrated your successes,...
Local leaders elected at Marist

Local leaders elected at Marist

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In a significant announcement for the Marist Regional College community, Circular Head residents Xander Power and Elizabeth Ettlin have been appointed as Co-Captain and Vice Co-Captain for the upcoming school year. Their election follows their recent selection to the 2025 Student Representative Council (SRC), which comprises twelve Year 12 students. Looking ahead, Xander and Elizabeth are...
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Vale Ian 'Snow' Nielsen

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Ian Andrew Nielsen , “Snow”, was born on September 27, 1935 in New South Wales, one of nine children to parents Peter and Ethel. Moving to Tasmania in 1953 Snow worked on a farm before joining the Hydro Electric Commission and moving to Smithton. Boarding with a family in Havelock Street, Snow soon met and married Diane, “the girl over the beck fence”. Snow and Diane went on to have eight...
New fire station officially opened

New fire station officially opened

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The Tasmania Fire Service proudly opened the new Marrawah Fire Station on Saturday, October 19, 2024, marking a significant milestone for local emergency services. Features of the station will include the accommodation of five vehicles, facilities for contemporary decontamination and will better support the 24 active firefighters such as local legends Shane Hine and Anthony Grey based at...
Forest Primary students’ social responsibility

Forest Primary students’ social responsibility

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Grade Five students from Forest Primary School have been pouring their love, time and efforts into packing 20 Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes for children in need. Beginning with a visit from Sue-Ella Thorp, student Layla’s Grandmother, Mrs Thorp spoke to the class about the shoeboxes and the importance of the legacy being carried on. “Our students learned valuable lessons about...
Literacy, Learning, Local

Literacy, Learning, Local

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The Circular Head Council and 26Ten have teamed up to create an exciting new literacy trail called ‘Walking Words’, and the community response has already brought light to the vison. Envisioned by Circular Head’s 26Ten Community Coordinator, Kate Grey, and local artist Hannah Bruce, this vibrant project has already brought together participants from ages two to 72 for some creative outdoor...

Circular Head Chronicle

Serving Circular Head since 1906

24 Smith Street
Smithton, TAS 7330
PO Box 201

P: (03) 6452 3333

Publication Day: Wednesday
Circulation: 1052