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9.6KKnowledgeMartin Cash: A Biography
Martin Cash was a notorious bushranger who operated in Van Diemen’s Land during the 1840s. He is also well-known for escaping twice...
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Tas That Was – Tasmanian Story (1954)
Tasmania marked its sesquicentennial of European settlement in 1954. Tasmanian Times acknowledges the palawa people as traditional owners of the land and...
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Port Arthur Reopens – Callum’s Vlog July 2020
As Tasmania reopens, it's time to rediscover the greatest hits. Regular TT contributor Callum Jones went down to check out Port Arthur.
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William Westwood: A Biography
'Gentleman bushranger' William Westwood knew nothing other than a life of crime.
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Joseph Lyons: A Biography
From humble beginnings in Stanley, Joseph Lyons went on become the first and only Tasmanian to be Prime Minister of Australia.
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Olegas Truchanas: A Biography
Find out about pioneering Tasmanian photographer Olegas Truchanas.
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Marcus Clarke’s For the Term of His Natural Life
For the Term of His Natural Life has been a classic of Australian literature and screen for almost 150 years.
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Van Diemen History Prize 2020-21
The biennial Van Diemen History Prize fosters quality writing about Tasmanian history for articles aimed at a general audience. Good writing about...
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Tas That Was – The Lunatic Asylum at Port Arthur
Port Arthur's ‘Welfare Phase’ saw the construction of the Pauper’s Depot (1863-64) and the Asylum (1864-68).
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Dame Enid Lyons: A Biography
The first woman elected to Australia's House of Representatives, Dame Enid Lyons, was a remarkable Tasmanian of humble beginnings.
