1930s 1940s

9. Wartime activities

After a large fundraising effort, in 1941 we donated an ambulance to the war effort. We also introduced the ‘R.A.C.T Emergency Transport Corp’ in 1940. It was a register of members willing to help transport military personnel in the event of a local emergency. Fortunately, it was never activated.

7. Becoming a touring destination

In early 1931, following the success of a members’ picnic in southern Tasmania, we lobbied for more respite spots across the state. The push to improve touring facilities was matched by our continuing interest in helping facilitate air travel. We played an integral role in growing public interest and subsequent government action to build an airport outside of Hobart.