Some of Peter’s friends are also writers and musicians and wished to add their memories to this site. Further contributions are welcome – contact Rob.
Memories of Pete – from Steve Gadd
Strathspey for Pete – from Marjorie Gadd
Rock ‘n Roll in Hobart City Hall, 1959 – from Dave Wilson
Vale for Peter – by Fred Duncan
Composed and played by Marjorie Gadd. Steve Gadd on Banjo. A strathspey for Peter MacFie, 24 December 2020.
A 6th generation Tasmania, Peter was a graduate of the University of Tasmania, and has been a teacher and public historian, including site historian at Port Arthur 1983-1991. Peter was active in the community, helping form several local history societies and instigated the Professional Historians Association of Tasmania. He also published numerous reports, papers and books and delivered many talks on topics musical, historic, or both.