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1.4KArticleTas That Was – Hobart Rivulet (1967)
This 1967 photograph shows an open section of the Hobart Rivulet.
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Tas That Was – Queenborough Cemetery
Historical human remains found at Hutchins were likely from Queenborough Cemetery.
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Tas That Was – The John Bowen Monument
The photograph above, captured on 22 February 1904, shows the unveiling of the monument commemorating the landing of British Royal Navy officer...
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Tas That Was – Roads on kunanyi / Mount Wellington
Pinnacle Road cost approximately £26,000 (over $2 million today) to build.
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Tas That Was – Eaglehawk Neck
In the nineteenth century, Eaglehawk Neck served as a formidable barrier to convicts who escaped from Port Arthur.
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Book Review – A Little History of the Australian Labor Party (2024)
Callum J. Jones reviews a new book about the Australian Labor Party.
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Tas That Was – Hobart International Airport
Hobart International Airport has evolved into a bustling aviation hub since it opened in 1956.
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Tas That Was – Mount Ossa (1947)
Mount Ossa is Tasmania's highest mountain.
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Smith’s Monument – A Hidden Gem for Hikers & History Buffs
In 1858, a cast-iron monument was erected on kunanyi / Mount Wellington to mark the spot where a nineteenth century surgeon succumbed...
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What If Apollo 11 Never Came Home?
David Dyer’s latest novel explores a harrowing scenario: the Apollo 11 astronauts becoming stranded on the moon in 1969.
