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Hello, my name is Michael Topfer.  I am a keen swimmer, chorister, skier, scuba diver and historian. Father of three sons, grandfather of two granddaughters. 

My interest in history relates to family history. Also Tasmanian history, in particular history of the South Arm Peninsula. I have researched my family history and my ancestors include ten convicts, two were on the First Fleet, transported to Van Dieman's Land from Britain in the 1800's.

I enjoy musical theatre, in particular, Gilbert and Sullivan. I am currently President of The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Tasmania Inc. 

Members of my family have lived on the South Arm Peninsula for close to 200 years. We enjoy spending time at South Arm, it has a wonderful community. It is Paradise with spectacular beaches, walking tracks and relaxed lifestyle.