Our Committee Members
President and Public Officer
Mr John Farrar
Agri Business Consultant—Beaconsfield
John is a food chemist with senior management experience in the domestic and export agribusiness, agrifood, food and allied industries.
History: Director of his own Agribusiness Consultancy and Agrifood Exporting Company, partner in The Natural Primary Products Company (NPPC) (member of the Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA). Director of the BFA and member of the BFA’s Standards Committee. Board Member of the Tasmanian Ministerial Organic Advisory Group and the Organic Coalition of Tasmania.
Vice President
Mr. Ovie Taylor
Ovie Taylor Building Design - Rowella
Ovie is a Building Designer who has practiced for over thirty years. He has been actively involved in the Building Designers Association of NSW and Tasmania for many years now concentrating on running the annual design awards for these associations.
While enjoying a semi retired lifestyle Ovie continues to operate Ovie Taylor Building Design, previously known as Euroka Design Service, from Rowella while also successfully participating in his hobby of photography.
Secretary
Yvonne Masters
Bonny Brae farmstay accommodation and cattle producers
Yvonne is married with 4 children and operates Bonny Brae Farmstay Accommodation. Yvonne has been living in Tasmania for the last 13 years and previously worked for the Legal Aid Commission of Tasmania.
Yvonee was born in Cairns and lived for 36 years in Darwin, Alice Springs and Adelaide. During this time Yvonne worked for/at
- Personal Secretary to the Minister for Sports and Recreation and the Department of Transport;
- Lawyer at Cridlands in Darwin (litigation and some commercial);
- Department of Health (litigation);
- NT delegate for the Hague Convention; and
- Northern Co-ordinator for Australian Field Scholarship Student Exchange Program
Yvonne is the Secretary for the Tasmanian Horse Drawn Vehicle Foundation Inc., a member of the Beaconsfield Improvement Committee and a founding member of the West Tamar Chamber of Commerce Inc.
Treasurer
Mrs Kate Worley
Harcourts West Tamar
Kate is the Managing Director of Harcourts West Tamar.
Committee Member and Website Administrator
Rachel Hodge
Heritage Isle Credit Union Ltd.
After a break following the birth of her fist child, Rachel has returned to Heritage Isle Credit Union as Branch Manager in the Beaconsfield office.
For a period of 16 months Rachel was the Administration Manager at Manions Coaches in Beaconsfield.
Rachel was employed with Heritage Isle for 11 years, 6 of which as Branch Manager at Beaconsfield.
Rachel is an active community member, being a past Community Co-Chair of the Beaconsfield Local Enabling Group for the Child and Family Centres Project. She is also a past position holder and Committee member of the WTCC and member of the Beaconsfield Improvement Committee.
Committee Member
Mr Terry Brooks
Tassie Getaway Tours
Terry operates a coach tour business based out of Kayena. He has been in tourism related fields for over twenty years.
Committee Member
Mr Barry Verhulst
BV Builders
Barry is a member of the Master Builders Association and has been working in the building trade for over 20 years.
Barry is also a commercial grower of peony roses at his Beauty Point property.
Committee Member
Ms Laura Hays
Purple Hays
Laura is in the process of opening a home based dessert business, specialising in American style desserts.
She has over 20 years experience in catering related fields.
You can find Laura at Moores Hill Winery most days during the busy summer months.
Current Members
Beauty Point Cottages – (http://www.beautypointcottages.com.au)
Two fully self contained cottages, with full breakfast provisions, 1 ensuite room with continental breakfast all in a garden setting
Contact Person: Barbara Atkinson
14 Flinders Street, Beauty Point
Phone (03) 6383 4556, Fax (03) 6383 4556
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Aceland Stud Farm – (http://www.aceland.com.au)
Thoroughbred Horse Breeding. Farming/Tourism
Contact Person: Alwyn J. Shaw and PA Glenys Brodribb
776 Whitemore Road Whitemore
Phone (03) 6397 0222 or 0419 319 294, Fax (03) 6397 0225
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Beauty Point Tourist Park – (http://www.beautypointtouristpark.com.au)
Caravan Park
Contact Person: Anthony and Kathryn Edwards
36 West Arm Road, Beauty Point
Phone (03) 6383 4536, Fax (03) 6383 4925
Email – info@beauty pointtouristpark.com.au
BLH Engineering Construction – (http://www.blhengineeringconstruction.com)
BLH Engineering and Construction delivers "Total Project Commitment" to their clients by providing an extensive range of qualified, skilled and experienced personnel who are competant and confident in their ability to carry out the task at hand.
Contact Person: Georgina Wylde - Area Manager HR
Level 1, Shed 1A Inspection Head Wharf, Beauty Point
Phone (03) 6383 4333, Fax (03) 6383 4906
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Bokprint Pty Ltd – (www.bokprint.com.au)
Commercial Printer
Contact Person: Gregory Bok
69 Boland Street, Launceston, TAS, 7250
Phone (03) 6331 5357, Fax (03) 6331 6973
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Bonny Brae Farm
Accommodation/ Farming
Contact Person: Danny and Yvonne Masters
774 Greens Beach Road, Clarence Point
Phone (03) 6383 4279, Fax (03) 6383 4279
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BV Builders
Construction and Horticulture
Contact Person: Barry Verhulst
4349 West Tamar Highway, Beauty Point
Phone 03 6383 2085 or 0408 085 158, Fax 03 6383 2085
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia – (www.commbank.com.au)
Bank
Contact Person: Jenny Cahoon
Lvl 1 97 Brisbane Street, Launceston, TAS, 7250
Phone (03) 6337 4467 , Fax (03) 6337 4477
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Club Hotel Beaconsfield – (Club Hotel Beaconsfield on Facebook)
Hotel/Motel - Bottle Shop
Contact Person: Chris Rundle
143-147 Weld Street Beaconsfield
Phone (03) 6383 1191 or 0400 016 679, Fax (03) 6383 1749
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Christina Holmdahl
Councillor - West Tamar Council
Contact Person: Christina Holmdahl
PO Box 160 Beaconsfield
Phone (03) 6383 4119 or 0417 804 210, Fax (03) 6383 4119
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D & T's Auto Electrical
Mobile Auto Electrical on all vehicles and machinery. Specialising in motorhome electrics and stand alone solar and wind generator systems
Contact Person: Patricia Davidson
99 Weld Street Beaconsfield
Phone (03) 6383 1298, Fax (03) 6383 1298
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Exeter Hardware Supplies
Retail/Trade Hardware Supplies
Contact Person: Bill Green
116 Main Road Exeter
Phone (03) 6394 4386, Fax (03) 6394 4644
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Fuji Xerox Business Centre
Copiers and Printers
Contact Person: Michael Preece
103 Bathurst Street, Launceston, TAS, 7250
Phone (03) 6345 6611
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Examiner – (http://www.examiner.com.au)
Newspaper publisher
Contact Person: Debbie Coombes
71 Paterson Street, Launceston
Phone (03) 6336 7263 or 0418 822 914, Fax (03) 6334 7327
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Harcourts West Tamar – (www.westtamar.harcourts.com.au)
Real Estate – sales, both residential and commercial. Property management.
Contact Person: Kate Worley
Shop 1/12 Legana Grove, Legana, 7277
Phone 03 6330 3600, Fax 03 6330 3629
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Inspirations Garden Centre – (www.vegetableseeds.net.au)
Garden Centre
Contact Person: D & J Kenyon
78 Main Road, Exeter, TAS, 7275
Phone 03 6394 3355, Fax 03 6394 4653
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Heritage Isle Credit Union Ltd – (http://www.heritageisle.com.au)
Credit Union – If you are planning to save, invest or borrow, we can provide you with information, support, and advice to make it happen.
Contact Person: Rachel Hodge
133 Weld Street, Beaconsfield, 7270
Phone 03 6383 1588, Fax 03 6383 1330
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Loira Vines
Viticulture
Contact Person: Doug and Joan Perks
3191 West Tamar Highway Sidmouth
Phone 03 6394 7596 or 0417 972 878, Fax 03 6394 7596
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Joy Allen
Councillor - West Tamar Council
Contact Person: Joy Allen
10 Torreys Road Beauty Point
Phone 03 6383 4508 or 0429 831 611
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Launceston Chamber of Commerce – (www.lcc.asn.U)
Chamber of Commerce
Contact Person: Michael Bailey
1/29 Peterson Street, Launceston, TAS, 7250
Phone 6331 9364, Fax 6334 2745
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Manions' Coaches – (http://www.manionscoaches.com.au)
Coach/Bus Service
Contact Person: Bernard Manion
72 Shaw Street, Beaconsfield
Phone 03 6383 1221, Fax 03 6383 1466
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Moores Hill Estate – (http://www.mooreshill.com.au)
A must see vineyard and cellar door on the West Tamar. Open 10am - 5pm daily for wine tasting and sales
Contact Person: Fiona Weller
3343 West Tamar Highway Sidmouth
Phone (03) 6394 7649, Fax (03) 6394 7647
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Peter Kearney – (www.peterkearneywtc.com)
Councillor - West Tamar Council
Contact Person: Peter Kearney
21 Killara Avenue, Lanena, TAS, 7275
Phone (03) 6394 4740, Fax (03) 6394 4740
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Ovie Taylor Building Design
Building Design
Contact Person: Ovie Taylor
54 Western Bay Road, Rowella
Phone (03) 6394 7060, Fax (03) 6394 7617
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Platypus House – (www.platypushouse.com.au)
Tourist Attraction - Wildlife
Contact Person: Judy Magnusson
200 Flinders Street, Beauty Point, TAS, 7270
Phone (03) 6383 4884, Fax (03) 6383 4260
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Pomona Spa Cottages – (http://www.pomonacottages.com.au)
Luxury tourism accommodation in self-contained cottages
Contact Person: Bruce and Paula Irvin
77-79 Flinders Street, Beauty Point
Phone (03) 6383 4073
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Port Dalrymple Yacht Club – (http://www.pdyc.yachting.org.au)
Sports - Yacht Club
Contact Person: Raylene Callaway
Kemps Parade, Beauty Point
Phone (03) 6383 4110 or 0437 072 181, Fax (03) 6383 4777
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Riviera Hotel Beauty Point – (http://www.beautypointrivierahotel.com.au)
Budget priced hotel accommodation, great meals and friendly staff
Contact Person: Marshall Brien
Lenborough Street, Beauty Point
Phone (03) 6383 4153, Fax (03) 6383 4315
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Proto Resources & Investments – (http://www.protoresources.com.au)
Mining exploration and development
Contact Person: Dr Pierre Richard
109 Pitt Street, Suite 1901, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Phone (02) 9225 4000, Fax (02) 9235 3889
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Purple Hays Taste Sensations
Dessert catering
Contact Person: Laura Hays
40 Flinders Street, Beauty Point
Phone (03) 6383 4397 or 0411 818 420
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Seahorse Australia – (http://www.seahorse-australia.com.au)
Breeder of fish for the marine ornamental trade.
Also sells aquarium supplies, seahorse books and collectables.
Contact Person: Craig and Rachelle Hawkins
P.O. Box 363, Beauty Point, 7270
Phone (03) 6383 4811, Fax (03) 6383 4812
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Seahorse World – (http://www.seahorseworld.com.au)
Tourism – Tours of Seahorse World, gift shop and restaurant
Contact Person: Craig and Rachelle Hawkins
Shed 1A, Inspection Head Wharf, Beauty Point, 7270
Phone 03 6383 4111 or 0409 272 877, Fax 03 6383 4888
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Shields Heritage Lawyers
Solicitor
Contact Person: Danny Masters
774 Greens Beach Road, Clarence Point
Phone (03) 6337 5777, Fax (03) 6334 0351
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Southern Sky Dairy – (www.facebook.com/southernskydairy)
Cheese producers
Contact Person: Hajo and Petra Tanck
89 Talbot Road, Launceston, TAS, 7250
Phone 0400 853 538, Fax (03) 6344 7813
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Tamar Cove Motel/ Restaurant – (http://www.tamarcove.com)
A-la carte restaurant and en-suite motel units
Contact Person: Donna and Stefan Robnik
4421 West Tamar Highway, Beauty Point
Phone 03 6383 4375, Fax 03 6383 4759
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SueNaMi
Cafe/ restaurant with a casual relaxed atmosphere
Contact Person: Susan Jones
53 Flinders Street, Beauty Point, TAS, 7270
Phone 03 6383 4751
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Tamar Valley Resort – (http://www.tamarvalleyresort.com.au)
Hotel/Resort
Contact Person: Neil Parkinson
7 Waldhorn Drive, Grindelwald
Phone (03) 6330 0400 or 0409 162 487
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Tamar Valley Foods – (http://www.tamarvalleyfoods.com)
Retail - Food
Contact Person: Jim Gleeson
60 Weld Street, Beaconsfield
Phone 6383 2055
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Tamar Valley Wholefoods and Coffee Shop
Cafe and Wholefoods
Contact Person: Joanne Kennedy
110B Weld Street Beaconsfield
Phone 03 6383 1120, Fax 03 6383 1130
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Tamar Valley Wholefoods and Coffee Shop
Cafe and Wholefoods
Contact Person: Joanne Kennedy
110B Weld Street Beaconsfield
Phone 03 6383 1120, Fax 03 6383 1130
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Tassie Getaway Tours
Fully accredited tourist operator. Unique tours for small groups and passenger transport. Also, grounds and buildings repairs and maintenance - commercial and residential.
Contact Person: Terry Brooks
39 Bonnie Beach Road, Kayena
Phone (03) 6394 7355
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Tasmanian Estates
Winery
Contact Person: Ross Brown and WIll Adkins
653 Auburn Road Kayena
Phone (03) 6394 1115 or 0409 417 785, Fax (03) 5720 5405
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The Pendragons (aust) Pty Ltd
Agri food consultants
Contact Person: John Farrar and Penny Willington
PO Box 157 Beaconsfield
Phone (03) 6383 1144
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West Tamar Farm & Feed
Retail rural and farm supplies
Contact Person: John Tidyman
130 Main Road Exeter Tasmania 7275
Phone (03) 6394 4547, Fax (03) 6394 3990
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Yorktown Manor Bed & Breakfast – (www.yorktownmanor.com.au)
Accommodation right on the picturesque Tamar River
Contact Person: Kris & Anne Maddox
638 Greens Beach Road, Yorktown, TAS, 7270
Phone (03) 6383 4753, Fax (03) 6383 4753
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