Municipality of Southern Midlands

In the morning at Pontville, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers commenced an official visit to the municipality of Southern Midlands which included visits to Shene Estate and Lark Distillery; Chauncy Vale Wildlife Sanctuary; Kempton Primary School; a heritage tour of Oatlands, prior to attending a Civic Reception hosted by the Mayor of Southern Midlands at the Oatlands Ex-Services and Community Club; Midlands Multi-Purpose Health Centre; and Lowdina Orchard, Campania.

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Royal Society of Tasmania

In evening at Government House, the Governor of Tasmania, the Honourable Barbara Baker, and Emeritus Professor Don Chalmers hosted the performance of ‘An Evening with Louisa’ on behalf of the Royal Society of Tasmania.

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Government House - Traditional shortbreads

Government House

This recipe is for our signature Government House shortbread.

It is sweet, melt in the mouth and traditional.

It came to Government House via the Executive Chef and Community Engagement Facilitator - Ainstie Wagner when she first started in 1987.

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