Tasmanian Times
Tas That Was
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2.7KTas That Was – Clement Wragge’s Meteorological Observatory
The undated photograph above shows the sleeping hut for Clement Wragge’s meteorological observatory. Located on the summit of kunanyi / Mount Wellington,...
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Tas That Was – The Iron Pot Lighthouse
The Iron Pot Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in Tasmania.
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Tas That Was – The Coal Mines Historic Site
Learn all about Tasmania’s first operational mine!
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Tas That Was – The Spiky Bridge
The Spiky Bridge is a very unique bridge on the east coast.
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Tas That Was – Camp at the Domain
There has always been a housing crisis in Tasmania, it seems.
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Tas That Was – The Taroona Shot Tower
The photograph above, taken in 1888, shows the historic shot tower at Taroona. Built by Joseph Moir in 1870, the tower produced...
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Convict Absconders
Tasmania’s colonial history is littered with stories of convicts escaping from work gangs, prison buildings, and penal settlements. Called ‘absconders’, they would...
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The Van Diemen’s Land Company
The Van Diemen’s Land Company is a Tasmanian farming corporation.
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Tas That Was – Queens Domain, Hobart
This short video is about the Queens Domain in Hobart.
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Dover
Dover is Australia’s southern-most town of importance!
