Tasmanian Times
All posts tagged "history"
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3.7KTas That WasTas That Was – Salamanca Market (1979)
Salamanca Market is one of Australia’s largest outdoor markets. It began in 1972, when a group of 30 informal traders set up...
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6.3KTas That Was
Tas That Was – The Royal Visits to Tasmania (1954 & 1970)
In 1954 and 1970, Queen Elizabeth II visited Tasmania with her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The documentary films below covered...
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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...
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5.2KArts
The Theatre Royal: A Short History
Theatre Royal is the oldest, continually-working live performance venue in Australia.
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1.2KPoetry & Short Stories
Poet’s Corner – ‘Tasmanian Volunteers’
This poem was first published by The Cornwall Chronicle on Saturday, 8th September 1860. The author is unknown. Tasmanian Volunteers Dedicated to...
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5.2KCinema & Television
The State Cinema: A History
Hobart’s State Cinema is a city-wide institution and is of historic significance. It’s believed to be the first Tasmanian building built specifically...
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Henry Savery: A Biography
Tasmania can claim Australia's first published novelist, Henry Savery.
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Tas That Was – The Construction of the State Library (1971)
This short compilation of silent footage depicts the construction of the State Library in Hobart in 1971. * * * * Tas...
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Tas That Was – The Officers’ Quarters at Eaglehawk Neck
The Officers’ Quarters at Eaglehawk Neck (pictured above) is believed to be the oldest military building in Australia. Built in 1831, it...
