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9.1KTas That WasConvict Uniforms
In the nineteenth century, male convicts were issued with ‘slops’: ready-made prison clothes that were coarse and loose-fitting. In 1814, Governor Lachlan...
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Tas That Was – Campbell Town
Situated on the Elizabeth River, Campbell Town is a service and supplies centre for people who travel between Hobart and Launceston. History...
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Remarkable Cave
Remarkable Cave is well-known for its picturesque, immersive experience.
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The Federation of Australia
Learn all about Australia's federation movement!
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The Farewell Admonition
The Farewell Admonition appears in Thomas Reid’s 1822 book, Two Voyages to New South Wales and Van Diemen’s Land. Thomas Reid Thomas...
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The History of Graduations
The essential features of graduation ceremonies have not changed since the twelfth century.
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Florence Aline Rodway: A Biography
Florence Aline Rodway was a Tasmanian artist who lived between 1881 and 1971.
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Charles O’Hara Booth: A Biography
Charles O’Hara Booth (1800-1851) was a British soldier who served as commandant of Port Arthur between 1833 and 1844.
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Princess Melikoff: A Biography
Did you know Mary is not Tasmania’s first princess?
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Noel Wilson Norman: A Biography
Noel Wilson Norman (1901-1981) was a Tasmanian author.
