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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...

Gordon d'Venables concludes his series of memoirs regarding military service life in Papua New Guinea with an unusual find on the beach.

I could write numerous letters about PNG and Army life but I run the risk of boring you to tears, dear reader....

Tasmanian sailor Ordinary Seaman Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheean gave his life for his country and fellow shipmates during a battle off the coast...

Touchdown. I breathe a sigh of relief. Crossing the PNG highlands with the attending updrafts hasn’t been pleasant. Landing in Wewak we...

Tasmanian Times is pleased to welcome aboard Gordon d’Venables. He is writing a series of letters featuring anecdotes from around the world...