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NFHM Webinar- The Five Huston Sisters of New Norfolk at Devonport Library

29 August at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Join us to listen to Kate Vermy as they share stories of the Five Huston Daughters, offshoots of the Allport family.

…You know the Allports, but do you know their “offshoots?”

In Kate’s latest talk she will re-introduce some old characters, and introduce us to new ones, as she explores the lives of 5 of the Huston sisters; Amelia, Annie, Kate, Sarah Francis and Mary Louise. Daughters of Dr George Francis Huston, Superintendent of the New Norfolk Insane Asylum, and wives to some of the most prominent men of Hobart and surrounds (including the reprobate Curzon Allport).

Experience their loves, losses, scandals, jealousies, betrayals and joys as we weave our way through the lives of these rather remarkable women.

Kate Vermey is a member of the State Libraries and Archives team and has conducted in depth research into members of the Allport family and their “off shoots.” Kate has degrees in History and Early Years Education and enjoys sharing the stories of people of the past. Her previous talks can be found on the Libraries Tasmania YouTube and Sound Cloud channels.

Image: Huston family home “Frescati” New Norfolk. From: Gowlland, R.W Troubled Asylum (1981 p.128)

To ensure a successful event, please: 

  • Don’t attend if you are unwell 
  • Let us know if you can’t attend so we can offer your place to someone else  
  • Let us know if you have any support needs, or if a support person will be coming with you. 

 

Accessibility: 

  • The multi-level car park (corner of Best Street and Fenton Way) provides disabled access parking, lift access and flat walking surfaces between the car park and the paranaple centre. Council parking fees apply. 
  • Entrance to the paranaple centre is via automatic doors at both Market Square and Rooke Street entrances. The Market Square entrance offers universal access and is available at the touch of a button, providing ease for patrons with access difficulties.  
  • Inside the paranaple centre, Devonport Library is located on both ground and first floors. Escalators, lifts and stairs are available to take you between the two floors. A parent and child room is situated on the ground floor and accessible toilets are available on all floors.  

Details

Date:
29 August
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/nfhm-webinar-the-five-huston-sisters-of-new-norfolk-at-devonport-library-tickets-950493139567

Venue

Devonport Library – paranaple centre
137 Rooke Street, Devonport, TAS 7310
Devonport, 7310 AU + Google Map

Organiser

Devonport Library
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