Tasmanian Times
All posts tagged "John Franklin"
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2.9KArticleTas That Was – Government Cottage at Port Arthur
Port Arthur was a harsh penal settlement in the 1800s. Amid its severity, Government Cottage provided comfort to important visitors.
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Tas That Was – Hobart Regatta
The Hobart Regatta is Tasmania’s oldest sporting event!
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Poet’s Corner – ‘The Petition’
The poem below was first published in the Colonial Times on Tuesday, 11 July 1843. Dramatis personae ‘Polar Hero’: Sir John Franklin,...
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Matthew Forster: A Short Biography
Matthew Forster was a soldier who was eventually employed as a public servant in Van Diemen’s Land.
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Tas That Was – Franklin Square
Franklin Square has long been a popular spot in Hobart's busy downtown area.
