This short documentary looks at land development in Tasmania. Locations include: Cambridge Park; Warrane; Kingborough; Brighton; the Tamar Valley; and the north-west coast. It also includes footage of Kingston, Bridgewater, Launceston, Bell Bay, Tempco, Coats Patons, APPM, Goliath Cement, Burnie Paper Mills, Devonport, and Ulverstone.

Please be advised that this documentary may contain words and descriptions that may be culturally sensitive. They reflect the attitude of the period in which documentary was made, and may be considered inappropriate today.

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Tas That Was is a column that includes:

  • anecdotes of life in Tasmania in the past;
  • historical photographs of locations in Tasmania; and/or
  • documentaries about locations in Tasmania.

If you have an anecdote or photograph you’d like to share with us, please send it to [email protected].