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All posts tagged "Port Arthur"
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1.7KArticleAfter 29 Years, Australia’s Gun Laws Still Fall Short of John Howard’s Pledge
Tomorrow marks the 29th anniversary of the day then Prime Minister John Howard announced sweeping changes to Australia’s gun control laws in...
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Shooters’ Party Calls for Port Arthur Massacre Inquest
Yesterday we received a media release, reproduced below, regarding a call for a ‘royal inquest’ into the Port Arthur massacre perpetrated by...
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Tas That Was – Eaglehawk Neck
In the nineteenth century, Eaglehawk Neck served as a formidable barrier to convicts who escaped from Port Arthur.
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Port Arthur’s 1830 Restaurant Revamped
Media release – Port Arthur Historic Site Visitor Centre, 5 December 2024 1830 Restaurant & Bar: Reopening with a New Menu, Local...
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WA Strengthens Gun Safety Framework
Media release – Alannah & Madeline Foundation, 21 February 2024 The Alannah & Madeline Foundation commends the WA Government on proposing the...
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Tas That Was – Football at Port Arthur (1972)
This photograph, taken in 1972, shows an Australian rules football game being played in front of the penitentiary at Port Arthur. Tas...
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Tas That Was – St David’s Church
St. David’s Church is a testament to faith within the historical landscape of Port Arthur.
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160 Plague Ships Confirmed for Tourist Season
Media release – Jeremy Rockliff, Minister for Tourism, 30 October 2023 Disney Wonder docks in Hobart for maiden voyage to Tasmania Premier...
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Tas 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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Support Children Escaping Volence
Media release – Alannah & Madeline Foundation, 7 September 2023 Alannah & Madeline Day aims to raise $200,000 on 12 September to...
