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Redlegs and Canaries set to do battle

Redlegs and Canaries set to do battle

The scene is set for this Saturday as the Redpa Redlegs take on the Irishtown Canaries in the Circular Head Football Association Grand Final. The head to head stands at 3-1 throughout the home and away season in Irishtown’s favour with both teams fielding very different line ups compared to who was taking the field at the start of the roster. It was the Redlegs however that were the first team...
Book Week 2022

Book Week 2022

Students from around Circular Head celebrated Book Week this week with some very creative costumes proudly displayed. You can see all the photos from Book Week in this week's edition of The Chronicle, August 31. See next week's edition for more!
Recess is over so now it’s back to work

Recess is over so now it’s back to work

The Saputo Circular Head Saints have ended their first season back in the NWFL, after a three season hiatus, with great optimism about what lays ahead. The Senior side didn’t taste victory in season 2022 and the Reserves only won one game, but Senior Coach Cameron Lockett and President Keith Billing spoke with great enthusiasm as we sat down this week to discuss what worked, what didn’t, and the...
Calling all Seniors

Calling all Seniors

Circular Head Senior Citizens Centre has been the hub of activities for our seniors for over 30 years with the current facility was established in 1992.  CHSCC was originally created by community members performing some very intensive fund raising, including many generous donations from local residents and without any government financial assistance.  The group has recently...
A scandal, a statue and a skull

A scandal, a statue and a skull

In recent days, the Hobart City Council has voted 7-4 in favour of removal of the former Premier William Crowther statue located in Franklin Square. The decision was one that has been part of a complex issue, as the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre has called repeatedly for the removal of the statue. The calls came after Crowther had been accused of removing Aboriginal man William Lanne’s head in...
An ode to a war time hero

An ode to a war time hero

Thursday August 18 marks Vietnam Veterans Day, the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan which took place during the Vietnam War. 44 Circular Head locals were deployed to Vietnam throughout the 21 year conflict. One of those diggers who fought in Vietnam was Lance Corporal John Richardson of the 1st field squadron. Richardson was born at the old Smithton hospital on August 19, 1947, and now...

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