Tas That Was Archives - Page 27 Of 30

Thomas Bock: A Biography

Thomas Bock was a nineteenth century artist and engraver who arrived in Van Diemen’s Land in 1824 as a convict. Early life...

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Death in Custody, Tasmania 1829

THE COUNTRY POST. Richmond, (Tasmania) 27 April 1829 A coroner’s inquest sat yesterday on the body of one of the native Aborigines,...

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Mount Stuart: What’s in a Name?

Mount Nelson, Mount Romney, Mount Direction, Mount Knocklofty, and more. There’s even Mount Wellington, better known these days as kunanyi. Tasmania, and...

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Tas That Was – Franklin Square

Franklin Square has long been a popular spot in Hobart's busy downtown area.

Soldiers, Thieves, Māori Warriors: NZ Convicts Sent to Australia 8

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Soldiers, Thieves, Māori Warriors: NZ Convicts Sent to Australia

Removing dissidents from New Zealand to Van Diemen's Land was partly a tactic to quell Māori resistance, writes Dr Kristyn Harman.

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Tas That Was – Salamanca Market (1979)

Salamanca Market is one of Australia’s largest outdoor markets. It began in 1972, when a group of 30 informal traders set up...

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Tas That Was – The Royal Visits to Tasmania (1954 & 1970)

In 1954 and 1970, Queen Elizabeth II visited Tasmania with her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The documentary films below covered...

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The State Cinema: A History

Hobart’s State Cinema is a city-wide institution and is of historic significance. It’s believed to be the first Tasmanian building built specifically...