Tasmanian Times
All posts tagged "history"
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6.4KTas That WasTas 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.
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Tas That Was – Valley of the Derwent (1958)
Take a tour up the Derwent Valley – by Vespa, pleasure boat, tractor, and more – in the documentary film below. Check...
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Tas That Was – The Tasman Peninsula (1953)
With the present and future still a little uncertain, let’s enjoy the past! The archival documentary film below includes footage of: Pirates...
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Thomas Bock: A Biography
Thomas Bock was a nineteenth century artist and engraver who arrived in Van Diemen’s Land in 1824 as a convict. Early life...
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Poet’s Corner – ‘Van Diemen’s Land’
This poem was first published by the Launceston Advertiser on Friday, 6 December 1844. The author is ‘H.R.’ “Van Diemen’s Land” By...
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Mount Stuart: What’s in a Name?
Mount Nelson, Mount Romney, Mount Direction, Mount Knocklofty, and more. There’s even Mount Wellington, better known these days as kunanyi. Tasmania, and...
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Tas That Was – Franklin Square
Franklin Square has long been a popular spot in Hobart's busy downtown area.
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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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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....
