Tasmanian Times
Tas That Was
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4.3KBurnie 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,...
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Michael Howe: A Biography
Englishman Michael Howe had a brief and brutal bushranging career in Van Diemen's Land.
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Lech Kula
Libraries Tasmania recognised the strong and valuable legacy of the Kula Bequest Fund during July.
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The Midland Highway Part 2: Towns Starting with ‘W’ (North)
Thirsty along the Midland Highway? Stop for a drink in any town whose name starts with W.
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St. Virgil’s College: A Short History
Early history The Congregation of Christian Brothers arrived in Australia in 1868 and gradually established schools around the country. The Brothers came...
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James Bicheno: A Biography
James Bicheno (1785-1851) was one of the Colonial Secretaries of Van Diemen's Land.
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Sea Monster Attack!
DRAGGED FROM BOAT Moonah Man’s Strange Tale Attacked by Sea Beast Was It a Sea Lion ? Derision in some quarters greeted...
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The Midland Highway – a Traveller’s Perspective
Hit the road with Greg Cure for an eclectic examination of the Midland Highway from the perspective of a traveller, reflecting on...
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Macquarie Harbour Penal Station: A Short History
The Macquarie Harbour Penal Station was Tasmania’s earliest penal settlement. It had a reputation as one of the harshest prisons in the...
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Royal Tasman Bridges: A Biography
Find out about the man who was Tasmania’s most prolific author!
