Tasmanian Times
All posts tagged "history"
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2.6KArticleTas 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.
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Tas That Was – Scottsdale
Discover Scottsdale’s journey from ancient Indigenous roots to a thriving town.
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Tas That Was – Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
TMAG, Australia’s second-oldest museum, draws thousands of yearly visitors who want to see its collections and exhibitions.
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Angelo Giulio Diego Bernacchi – A Biography
Angelo Giulio Diego Bernacchi (1853–1925) was an entrepreneur who established a business empire on Maria Island.
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Tas That Was – Sorell
Sorell once spent an entire night under the control of bushrangers.
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Tas That Was – Fossil Bluff (1955)
The photograph above – taken in 1955 – shows Fossil Bluff, a coastal sandstone cliff at Wynyard in the state’s north. This...
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‘The Shortest History of Music’, by Andrew Ford
Music is such a powerful force in our lives, it’s surprising we know so little about why it affects us in the...
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Tas That Was – Davey Street, Hobart
This photograph of Davey Street was taken in the 1930s. In the early days of Hobart, Davey Street was part of the...
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Tas That Was – Smithton
Smithton has evolved over the decades from a small settlement to a thriving town.
