Pete Hay, Wynyard boy, son of a decorated Tasmanian World War II digger and prisoner of war, coach of Tas Uni football teams, one-time political scientist, long-time poet, academic and essayist, is well known internationally for his Main Currents in Western Environmental Thought, published in both Australia and the US. Read his formidable CV: Here
Many TT readers would recall Pete Hay’s commanding speech – receiving a sustained standing ovation – at the HV Evatt conference in Launceston last year, and many would know that his passionate and articulate voice in writing about us and our place, “what is essential and especial about this island at the end of the earth” – as in Vandiemonian Essays (2002) – is imbued with the same intellectual qualities for which his work is published in Europe and the US.
There are still some places left to be part of this special occasion. Bookings by mail. (Details below) Bookings can only be accepted if payment is made ($150 per person). Cheques should be made payable to “Tasmanian Times”.
The mailing address to send bookings and payments, (including group bookings) is:
Tas Times Award 2009
PO Box 495
Exeter
Tasmania 7275
This is a special event which will celebrate the growing strength of Tas Times, its vitality and increasing importance as a public forum for independent analysis of the real issues confronting Tasmanians now. It is a special event which seeks to acknowledge and recognize the courage and inspiring efforts of those in our community who fight voluntarily on behalf of us all for a healthy and democratic Tasmania. The inaugural presentation of the Tas Times’ Tasmanian of the Year Award provides an opportunity for Tasmanians to thank someone of special significance.
The Dinner is on Saturday evening, DECEMBER 12, at STRATHLYNN, Tamar Valley This is also a fund-raising event for the website. There’s a limit of 80 places. Cost is $150 a head, including food and wine.
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