Tas That Was

Tasmanian Historian/Author Chronicling Latrobe’s Past in New Book

Tasmanian historian and author Dane McCormack has begun working on a book about the history of Latrobe, the town in which he...

Tas That Was – Ralphs Bay Canal

Lauderdale’s most prominent feature, Ralphs Bay Canal, is a testament to a vision that was twice abandoned.

Tas That Was – Rokeby

Rokeby traces its roots back to 1808, when settlers from Norfolk Island claimed land grants in the area.

Tas That Was – Scottsdale

Discover Scottsdale’s journey from ancient Indigenous roots to a thriving town.

Fly Launceston to Melbourn in 3 Hours!

Tas That Was – Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery

TMAG, Australia’s second-oldest museum, draws thousands of yearly visitors who want to see its collections and exhibitions.

Angelo Giulio Diego Bernacchi – A Biography

Angelo Giulio Diego Bernacchi (1853–1925) was an entrepreneur who established a business empire on Maria Island.

Tas That Was – Sorell

Sorell once spent an entire night under the control of bushrangers.

Tas That Was – Fossil Bluff (1955)

The photograph above – taken in 1955 – shows Fossil Bluff, a coastal sandstone cliff at Wynyard in the state’s north. This...

Tas That Was – Davey Street, Hobart

This photograph of Davey Street was taken in the 1930s. In the early days of Hobart, Davey Street was part of the...