Towns, Cities, Mountains & Lakes in Tasmania, Australia includes some history plus Bays & Islands Acknowledgement to C J Dennison for his contribution HADSPEN: A small village on the Bass Highway. Situated 15 Km from Launceston at the junction of the South Esk and Meander Rivers. There are many old buildings at Hadspen the best known is "Entally" which is on the western side of the village. Another which is in the village itself is the "Red Feather Inn". Refer Map HAGLEY: A small country town on the Bass Highway, 29 Km west of Launceston. It is the centre of a farming district. A popular attraction in the town is the St Marys Church. The church was built in 1861 and the foundation stone was laid by Sir Richard Dry who was the first native-born Premier of Tasmania. A descendant of Lord Lyttleton of Worcestershire named the town after his ancestral home in England. Refer Map HAMILTON: An historic town on the Lyell Highway 70 Km from Hobart, a quiet country town in a farming district. It has strong ties with Bothwell. Both are on the banks of the River Clyde which was previously known as the Fat Doe River. In 1821 Governor Lachlan Macquarie named the district Hamilton on Clyde. Refer Map HASTINGS: A small logging community on the Hastings Caves Road 6 Km west of Dover. It was once a thriving timber town built around the large Hastings Mill. Ferries called at Hastings to take passengers and cargo to Hobart. Timber workers are credited with the discovery of the world famous Hastings Caves 4.5 Km west of the community. Map  Image - SOUTHPORT: This is a seaside resort area in the Huon district 103 Km south of Hobart. As well as being a harbour for a fishing fleet it has splendid beaches for swimming and picnics. It is one of the oldest settlements in the area, first named Mussel Bay by French Admiral D'Entrecasteaux it was later changed to Southport. In 1895 the name was changed to Hythe and then reverted in 1969. Before the turn of the century it was one of the main towns in the timber trade. HAWLEY BEACH: A popular holiday area 2 Km north of Port Sorell with a lovely sheltered beach. The mild climate in the district makes it a very popular resort area. Named after "Hawley House" which was built and named by Major A Dumbleton. Refer Map HOBART: The capital city of Tasmania it is Australia's second oldest city. It has been described as an old world city in which the past and present have been blended together. Settled in 1804, when Colonel David Collins moved the settlement from Risdon Cove to Sullivans Cove. Named Hobart Town after Lord Hobart who was Secretary of State for the colonies. The word "Town" was dropped by an Act of Parliament in 1881 when it became a city. There were moves to convert the name to Hobarton but this was short lived. Hobart's Theatre Royal is the oldest theatre in Australia, building commenced in 1834 and it was finished in 1837. Map  Images   Old Hobart: Photo Gallery - HOBART EAST: Reverted to Battery Point. - HOBART NORTH: The northern fringe of the city. It is a mixed residential and commercial area. A large number of restaurants specializing in food from a lot of different countries, have opened up in the vicinity of the main street. - HOBART SOUTH: This is on the south-western fringe of the city - a very historic part of Hobart. It was in South Hobart the infamous "Female Factory" was built, a reformatory for the female convicts. There is little of it left today. - HOBART WEST: This is an elevated part of Hobart, on the western side of the city. Built on the hills around Knocklofty which are 252m high. Because of the elevation, it has a good view of Hobart and the surrounding area. - MOUNT WELLINGTON: The often snow-capped peak of Mount Wellington towers above the city of Hobart. It is not only a fitting backdrop to the city, it is the first point of sightseeing for all visitors. Wellington Vale was the name given to a Post Office situated at the foot of Mount Wellington, at the corner of Strickland Avenue and Marlin Road. The local progress association asked for a name not linked with the Cascade Brewery. Image - SALAMANCA: In Hobart's Salamanca Place there are restaurants and shops including craft stores. The colonial sandstone buildings are converted warehouses. The popular Salamanca Market is held each Saturday morning. Image HOWRAH: This is a suburb of Hobart situated on the eastern side of Bellerive, along the shores of the Derwent River. Named after "Howrah House", a property built in the 1830s on the Clarence Plains by a retired Indian Army officer. There was a place of the same name near Calcutta, India. HUONVILLE: A busy country town. It is on the Huon Highway 34 Km south of Hobart, and is the centre of an orchard growing district. It was originally named Victoria but was changed because of the confusion the name caused. Huon Kermadec commanded the "Esperance", when he visited Tasmania with the French Admiral Bruni D'Entrecasteaux in 1792. Map  Image - GROVE: This is a small orchard growing community just off the Huon Highway. The Mountain River and Crabtree Roads also branch off at Grove. Locals often refer to the area as "The Grove".>

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