Support small business and take the pledge!

The idea of the Small Business Shout Outs that Bridget Archer MP has been running throughout COVID began as a way to show support for the small business community in a tangible way.

“From the beginning of the pandemic, I have advocated for government support and welcomed the various packages put in place, but I wanted to do more - put my own money where my mouth is so to speak,” Mrs Archer said.

With the upcoming federal election, the shout outs wrapped up at the end of March with more than 100 small businesses and over $10,000 put back in the local community. Every dollar spent at a small business supports our local economy. Visit bridgetarcher.com.au and take the pledge!

the resulting improvements to the Hall’s accessibility and functionality will ensure it remains relevant as a venue for conferences, functions and other events both large and small.”

Work on stage one and two of the redevelopment, which includes upgrades to the hall’s heating, meeting rooms, toilets, lighting, audio and visual capabilities, will be completed this year.

Stage three civil works are expected to start later this year and will include an eye-catching extension to the Hall fronting the City Park.

“This will involve a significant redevelopment of the eastern wing, including the cafe, kitchen, a meeting room as well as a new entrance and foyer,” Cr Gibson said.

Tasmanian architecture firm Terroir was engaged as the primary architectural and engineering design team for the project.

MONDAY, 25 APRIL 2022

Please consider attending a local service. I recommend checking service and event times closer to the date.

Beaconsfield

6.00am Dawn Service, Cenotaph, RSL Park, Weld St

10.45am March, Assemble in West St

11.00am Service, Cenotaph, RSL Park, Weld St

Bridport

6.00am Dawn Service, Cenotaph, Main St

10.30am March, Assemble at CWA car park for 10.45am march

11.00am Service, Cenotaph, Main St

Cape Barren Island

6.00am Dawn Service, Cape Barren Cenotaph

Exeter

6.00am Dawn Service, Cenotaph, Murray St

11.00am Service, Cenotaph, Murray St

Flinders Island

6.00am Dawn Service, Emita Cenotaph

10.30am March, Assemble outside Bowman’s Store

11.00am Service, Whitemark Memorial Hall

George Town

5.50am Dawn Service, Max Harris Memorial Reserve

7.15am RSL Breakfast, Graham Fairless Centre, Memorial Hall

10.30am March, Assemble at Memorial Hall, Macquarie St

10.50am Service, Max Harris Memorial Reserve

Launceston

6.00am Dawn Service, Cenotaph, Royal Park

10.15am March, Departs Princes Square

11.00am Service, Cenotaph, Royal Park

Lilydale

6.00am Dawn Service, Cenotaph

11.00am Service, Memorial Hall

Nunamara

3.30pm Service, Nunamara Memorial Hall

Scottsdale

6.00am Dawn Service, Cenotaph, Alfred St

10.30am Service, RSL Club then march to Cenotaph

11.00am Service, Cenotaph, Alfred St

Springfield

2.30pm Service, Grounds of St Paul’s, 35727 Tasman Highway

Authorised by B. Archer, Liberal Party, 100 St John Street, Launceston TAS 7250.

On Tuesday, 29 March Federal Member for Bass Bridget Archer gave the following speech in Parliament House to honour the life of Harry Reeve.

On Tuesday 15th February 2022, Rex “Harry” Reeve passed away in his 102nd year.

A World War Two veteran, I had the privilege of meeting Harry when I presented him with a commemorative medallion for his service during the war at the Launceston RSL in 2020.

Leaning closer to hear him, Harry quite sheepishly whispered “Darren Chester has already sent me one of these, can I keep this one to?” Given his service, I told him that was ok by me! I was also chuffed to learn that Harry had his handwritten 100th birthday card from me on his wall.

Harry hailed from Tasmania’s north-east, leaving school at 14 to work in farming with his dad before getting a job on the railways. Harry joined the Australian Navy in November 1941, conducting convoy work in the Pacific, chiefly in the New Guinea area previously describing this work as “terribly monotonous…she wasn’t all beer and skittles.”

Harry was married to his beloved wife Bev for more than 60 years and was father to Peter and Vicki, with Vicki calling her dad “one in a million.”

Last week I sat with Bev and Vicki to hear of Harry’s last days after taking a fall. There is of course deep grief over losing their husband and father and I know those last days before Harry passed were painful.

Harry was so loved by all who knew him, and my heart is with his family.

Vale Harry.