Tasmanian Times
All posts tagged "history"
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123ArticleTas 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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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 – The Old Richmond Hotel (1966)
This photograph of the Old Richmond Hotel was taken in 1966. Tas That Was is a column that includes: anecdotes of life...
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Tas That Was – ‘BP Beltana’
This photograph, snapped sometime in the 1970s, shows the ‘BP Beltana’ service station on the East Derwent Highway in Lindisfarne. Tas That...
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698Adventure and Wilderness
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.
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Tas That Was – Valleyfield, New Norfolk
The historic Valleyfield property in New Norfolk has changed hands several times since it was established in 1813.
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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...
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Tas That Was – Ralphs Bay Canal
Lauderdale’s most prominent feature, Ralphs Bay Canal, is a testament to a vision that was twice abandoned.
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Tas That Was – Rokeby
Rokeby traces its roots back to 1808, when settlers from Norfolk Island claimed land grants in the area.
