Tasmanian Times
History
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2.2KAboriginal Archaeological Seabed Site
In a first discovery of its kind, researchers have uncovered an ancient Aboriginal archaeological site preserved on the seabed For most of...
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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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Darwin, Capital City of Tasmania
'Tasmania' might have featured tropical coastline according to an 1830s plan to create an Australia of 10 states.
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Sir Thomas Brisbane, Founder of Australian Science
Image courtesy Sothebys. AN IMPORTANT OVER-SIZED SILVER OPEN-FACED SIX-MINUTE TOURBILLON WATCH WITH PETO’S CROSS DETENT CHRONOMETER ESCAPEMENT, REGULATOR. Watch No. 2574, Case...
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Yes, there was Slavery in Australia
Was there slavery in Australia? Yes. It shouldn’t even be up for debate Prime Minister Scott Morrison asserted in a radio interview...
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Matthew Brady: A Biography
Bushranger Matthew Brady developed a reputation as a 'gentleman' even as he pillaged Van Diemen's Land.
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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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Review: Out of Ireland (1999)
Out of Ireland was written by Christopher Koch and published in 1999. At 737 pages, it may seem like a daunting read....
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Maria Island: A Short History
Maria Island is located off the east coast of Tasmania. It is usually accessed by a ferry service from Triabunna, although some...
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Truganini: A Biography
Early life Truganini was born on Bruny Island (Lunawanna-alonnah) around 1812. She was a daughter of the leader of the Bruny Island...
