1986 saw the publication of the history of the City of Glenorchy, entitled 'Glenorchy 1804-1864'.
In 1998 the Glenorchy City Council published "Glenorchy 1964-1998" for which Tomlin produced 60 sketches of buildings, landscapes, features and items of general interest, and a large painting depicting Glenorchy as it is today.