Rotary Club of Hobart
100 Years of
Making a Difference
1924 – 2024
On a cold August evening in 1924, a group of passionate Hobart business men first met to charter the Rotary Club of Hobart. Led by the esteemed first president, Sir Henry Jones, the new Rotary Club began their story of service, dedication and generosity that continues to this day.
For 100 years, the members of the Rotary Club of Hobart have shared their wealth and experience to be a force of good across the Hobart community with a spirit of fellowship and integrity.
The Rotary Club of Hobart invites you to join us for our 100 Years celebrations. With opportunities to contribute, participate and attend, we welcome all people to be a part of positive impact and service over self.
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Rotary Hobart makes it easy to get the resources you need.
Our easy to apply grants are available all year. Grant applications are administered by our funding committee and applications over $2000 are considered by the board monthly. Please read the T&Cs for our grant process, and contact the Club if you would like more information about your application.
Our Timeline
1924
Club founded on the 2nd August 1924, with Sir Henry Jones as the first Club President
1924-1930
Rotary Hobart contributes £200 to the Hobart Cenotaph War Memorial
1931
Spend for Employment Campaign – raised £110,178
1935
Rotary Founder Paul Harris in a mock hold up along the Midlands Highway
1941
Supporting the war effort, sending clothing and supplies to England including, at a cost of £600
1954
Rotary Hobart donates a car to the Hobart District Nurses
1967
Major role in ’67 Bushfire relief, raising over £20,000 both immediately and ongoing
1979
$12,500 donated to establish the YMCA Glenorchy
1984
$6000 to the Orana Girl Guide campground to improve their kitchen facilities
1994
Rotary Hobart contributes to the founding of Vinnies’ Loui’s Van
