Robin Cartledge's Tasmanian Travel Guide

Campbell Town campbell town weather information Versicherungen Briggs and Valentine Alfred Barrett Biggs (1825-1900), teacher, bank officer, astronomer and inventor, was born on 10 April 1825 in London, moving to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) in 1833. In 1872, he moved to Campbell Town, where he taught in the public school and befriended Dr William Valentine, of The Grange, in Campbell Town. Both men were fascinated by astronomy, and in 1874 a rare astronomical event occurred: the transit of Venus. Valentine had invited an American expedition to view the transit from his home. Biggs assisted with the observations, and the Americans gave him a building they had used in making their observations. In 1877 Biggs learned of the invention of the telephone. He then constructed a pair of telephones and had them connected between Launceston and Campbell Town, successfully transmitting sounds between the two locations. It has been claimed that this was the first telephone connection in Au...

Brumbies - Photo self taken. (Now that's one clever horse!)   public domain

Tasmania holds loads of markets throughout the state that are well worth a visit.  Tasmanian Travel Guide has discovered a number of these markets, which we have verified, and listed below. Go meet the locals and, hopefully, find that special little gem. The Salamanca Market in Hobart Organisers of regular markets that are not included here are welcome to submit information for inclusion using the Contact Form at the bottom of the right-hand column. Midlands      Oatlands Farmers Market Photography, homemade cakes, wooden boxes, hand made cards, goats milk soap, butterflies and glass painting, bric-a-brac, knick-knacks, craft. Oatlands Community Market, 1st Sunday of every month, 10 am- 2 pm: local makers & growers, sharing rural life, in a warm welcoming venue in the heritage town of Oatlands, Tasmania. Stalls $10, tables provided @ Community centre, 68 High Street. Facebook Ross Village Market Join us for our country market in the beautiful town hall in...

The township of Richmond was named in 1824 Versicherungen Richmond, which is located around 25 kilometres northeast of Hobart and 174 kilometres southeast of Launceston, has a population of 1,610 people (2011 census). Nestled in the Coal River Valley, between the Midland Highway and Tasman Highway, this classified historic town is famous for its Georgian architecture and contains Australia’s oldest freestone road bridge, the oldest Roman Catholic Church, and the best preserved convict gaol.   Richmond, one of the most visited places in Tasmania, is a significant historic town with many fine examples of the state's brutal convict past and stunning historic buildings that are now home to museums, galleries, tea shops, artisan boutiques, and antique stores. The town is as magnificent today as it was in the 1820s, when it served as an important military staging point and convict camp connecting Hobart to Port Arthur. Richmond Village Attractions by: VideoTasmania     The...

Gibbeting    Gibbeting refers to the use of a gallows-type structure, from which the dead or dying bodies of executed criminals were hung on public display to deter other existing or potential criminals. It was the last case of gibbeting in a British colony.    In 1837, Joseph Edward Thomas met a tragic death while travelling from Launceston to Hobart on horseback. The eldest son of Mrs. Thomas of this town, Mr. Joseph Edward Wilson, rode out on his horse last Saturday afternoon to Hobart Town. He had come within a mile of Perth when a man suddenly emerged from the bush and fired a piece at him, the contents of which entered and lodged in his body. The abruptness of the attack startled the horse, causing Mr. Wilson to fall. The thug then hit him with the gun's but end and brutally beat him around the head until he thought he was dead. Aside from the gunshot wound, his scull was fractured, and he was severely lacerated.To the wisdom of an unerring Providence mus...

Links to information on Tasmanian Quarantine, the Spirit of Tasmania and rules for Inland Fishing.  Bringing Your Dog Before a dog can enter Tasmania, its owner must have evidence that it has been treated with praziquantel at a dose rate of 5 mg/kg body weight within 14 days before entry to Tasmania. The evidence can be a statement by a vet, evidence of treatment (such as the pill packet) that is carried by whoever accompanies the dog or a statutory declaration by the owner. Australian Interstate Quarantine Within Australia, there are limitations on what you can bring over quarantine and state borders. If travellers bring prohibited products across borders, they will be fined immediately. Check before you travel It’s always good to check any restrictions that might apply to your trip. Click Here for  'A Traveller's guide to Australian interstate quarantine'   Inland Fisheries Click HERE to visit this Tasmanian Government site for Angling licence & conditions, angling...

Township of Ross Ross TAS forecast Versicherungen This historic town, in the Midlands, has a population of 423 (2011 Census) and is located 78 km south of Launceston and 117 km north of Hobart, on the Macquarie River.   The town is listed on the Register of the National Estate and is noted for its historic bridge, original sandstone buildings and convict history.   The main street carries an avenue of English elms, that compliment the numerous convict built Georgian sandstone buildings, offering visitors a picturesque and peaceful village experience.   Nestled in the heart of Tasmania’s wool growing area, Ross is of particular importance to the international wool industry.   Buyers frequently pay world record prices for the extra superfine Merino wool from this area and the Tasmanian Wool Centre, as well as housing the visitor centre, displays samples, production techniques and finished articles.  Ross, Tasmania - Aerial Panorama   ...

Fossicking In Tasmania without Prospectors Licence There are many localities within Tasmania where interesting lapidary and mineralogical material occur. In recognition of the recreational activity of fossicking, some of the best of these areas have been set aside for the use of fossickers. A prospecting licence is not required to fossick within declared fossicking areas. For more information on prospecting in Tasmania, please click here. Eleven areas have been declared official fossicking areas under the Mineral Resources Development Act 1995 (MRDA) and have been listed below. These areas, which extend from the ground surface to a depth of two (2) metres, have been set aside for non-commercial use by fossickers and gem and mineral collectors. Under some circumstances, fossicking areas may be included within an Exploration Licence. A valid prospecting licence is not required in order to collect mineral samples within declared fossicking areas. Conditions apply to the use o...