Tasmanian Times
All posts tagged "Tasmania"
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5.4KTas That WasTas That Was – Rosny
Rosny is a suburb located on the eastern shore of the Derwent River. According to the 2016 Rosny (and Rosny Park) is...
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Jack Jumpers: What Are They?
Description Jack jumpers (also known as jumper ants, hopper ants, and jumping jacks) are ants that are between 8 and 10 millimetres...
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Marie Caroline Bjelke-Petersen: A Biography
Marie Caroline Bjelke-Petersen (1874-1969) was a Danish-born Tasmanian novelist.
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Tas That Was – Let’s Look at Land (1972)
This short documentary looks at land development in Tasmania. Locations include: Cambridge Park; Warrane; Kingborough; Brighton; the Tamar Valley; and the north-west...
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Poet’s Corner – ‘Tasmania, Gem of Southern Sea’
This poem was first published by The Tasmanian on Saturday, 3 December 1881. It was written by John G. Millard. ‘Tasmania, Gem...
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Tas That Was – The Home Builder: Housing the People (1960)
The short documentary film below follows the design and construction of homes in Tasmania during the 1960s. It includes housing commission projects,...
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Tas That Was – Government House
Government House, located on the Queens Domain, is the official residence and workplace of the Governor of Tasmania. Built in the Gothic...
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Tas That Was – the Hospital at Port Arthur
You mightn't grumble about modern medical care when you find out what conditions were like at Port Arthur's Hospital!
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Birds of Bruny Island & Tasmania
Discover Tasmanian birds with experienced guide Cat Davidson.
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Poet’s Corner – ‘Van Diemen’s Land’
This poem was first published by the Launceston Advertiser in December 1844. ‘Van Diemen’s Land’ By H.R. Know ye the land of...
