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3.4KArticleTas That Was – Tasman Bridge Construction (1965)
Watch the short documentary film below to see how the Tasman Bridge was constructed! Please be advised that the documentary film may...
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Errol Flynn: A Biography
If you’re Tasmanian, you’ll likely know of Errol Flynn. If you don’t, allow me to enlighten you. Early life Flynn was born...
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3.8KHistoryJohn Mitchel’s 1853 escape from Van Diemen’s Land
Heather Donaldson’s notes about John Mitchel and the other Young Irelanders provide great contextual information to this story. Click here to read...
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Libraries Tasmania Delivering to Communities
‘Bringing Back Libraries’ The $3 million ‘Bringing Back Libraries’ program is making Tasmanian libraries more accessible, and significantly enhancing user experience. This...
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Tasmanian Football – Tall Tales and True
With the AFL men’s game about to return for the 2020 season, we’re proud to present this marvellous four-part series by Greg...
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Irish Exiles in Van Diemen’s Land: a few notes by Heather Donaldson
With St Patrick’s Day coming up fast – 17 March, the national day of Ireland – Tasmanian Times is proud to present...
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Tas That Was – Hobart: Island Capital (1962)
Visit Hobart in the 1960s by watching the video below! Please be advised that this short film may contain words and descriptions...
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The Golden Age of Tasmanian Football & the 77-yard Drop Kick
With the AFL men’s game about to return for the 2020 season, we’re proud to present this marvellous four-part series by Greg...
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Tas Premier & Minister for Health: Coronavirus Update
Media release – Peter Gutwein, Premier & Sarah Courtney, Minister for Health, 27 February 2020 Coronavirus update Late today we received an...
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James Cook: The Man Who Mapped The World
Approximately 35,000 years ago, Tasmania was joined to mainland Australia because the sea level was lower than it is today. But when...
