Tasmanian Times
Arts
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3.0KTiger Extermination
TIGER EXTERMINATION [FROM A CORRESPONDENT] At a meeting held in Buckland on the 14th inst., convened by the Warden, Mr. G.F. Mace,...
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Poet’s Corner – ‘A Drinking Song’
This poem was first published by Van Diemen’s Land Temperance Herald in July 1846. ‘A Drinking Song’ By Mrs. Sigourney Drink, friends,...
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Dixie Dean – His Story
Hobart artist Matt Dean spent lockdown compiling a short tribute film to his famous grandfather, Everton football legend 'Dixie' Dean.
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The Double Seventh Festival
China’s Valentine’s Day falls on Tuesday 25 August (the seventh day of the seventh month in the Lunar Calendar). It celebrates the...
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Alberto Drops In To Save The World: Part 12
The thylacine video takes off, Zach thinks he's found his neighbour's son, and Marus Burdic comes up with a viable photo of...
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Why Tasmania? (1979)
We know why we’re here, but sometimes Tasmania has had to explain itself to the world. The Tasmanian lifestyle and advantages of...
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Cobra Grants for Early-Career Artists; ‘Venture Capital’ Support
OPEN CALL: Cobra We invite early career artists from anywhere in Tasmania, to apply for this opportunity to present art in 2020. We strongly encourage...
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Poet’s Corner – ‘To Amy Sherwin’
This poem is about ‘Tasmanian Nightingale’ Amy Sherwin, a famed soprano singer of the late 1800s. Although born in Huonville and launching...
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Moonah Arts Centre Reopening
Moonah Arts Centre (MAC) is scheduled to reopen on Friday 21 August with 3 new exhibitions by local artists. The centre closed its doors to...
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Burnie Paper Mill (1956)
‘The Pulp’ at Burnie was in full swing in 1956 when this documentary was made. It shows the whole process of logging,...
