Tasmanian Times
All posts tagged "history"
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2.1KBooksThe 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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Tas That Was – Tasmania: For All Sorts Of Reasons (1973)
Please be advised that this documentary may contain words and descriptions that may be culturally sensitive. They reflect the attitude of the...
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‘Shellshocked’
With three short blasts of the whistle, my comrades and I rush over the top of the trench. Brandishing our rifles, we...
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Tas That Was – Spectacular West of Tasmania (c1930)
This silent film includes scenes of the West Coast, Surprise Valley, the Franklin River, Nelson Valley and the Raglan Range, King River...
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Tas That Was – Tasmanian Adventure (c.1964)
Take a trip around Tasmania in the 1960s by watching the documentary below! It includes footage of Devonport, Wynyard, Burnie, the Western...
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Tas That Was – Port Arthur: A Machine to Grind Rogues Honest
This short film provides an insight into the operation of the Port Arthur penal settlement in its heyday. It includes stunning photography...
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Tas That Was – Launceston Mall: ‘A Place for People’ (1975)
This short documentary chronicles the construction of the Launceston Mall in 1975. Please be advised that the documentary may contain words and...
