The modern history of the Australian city of Hobart (formerly 'Hobart Town', or 'Hobarton') in Tasmania dates to its foundation as a British colony in 1804. Prior to British settlement, the …

The first square rigged ship built in Hobart Town was the Campbell Macquarie, 133 tons, in 1813 by Samuel Gunn, made from blue gum trees. Convicts were known to build ship without …

Oct 14, 2009 · Curator Anthea Gunn talks about her research on the colonial settlement of Hobart and the expansion of Van Diemen’s Land in the early 1800s, as part of her work on the …

Lantern slide thought to have been prepared by J.W. Beattie (1859-1930) whose studio locations were in Elizabeth Street, Hobart from 1891-1920, Murray Street from 1921-40 and Cat and …

By 1811, when Governor Macquarie ordered a town plan, Hobart, though still small, boasted hotels and shops, a church, hospital, quarry and newspaper, and some substantial houses. …

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Feb 20, 2020 · The name "Hobart Town" first appears in a General Order of 15th June, 1804. Hobart Town was henceforth the official designation of the colony. This name it retained until …

A map of Hobart Town executed by Gov. Lachlan Macquarie in 1811 shows the street as Pitt Street, after British Prime Minister, William Pitt the Younger. There is no record of when the …

Welcome to the Hobart Town (1804) First Settlers Association that was founded to foster and promote awareness of Hobart's historical heritage and to encourage members in the research, …

Oct 24, 2016 · The monument commemorates 150 years of European settlement in Hobart which was founded in 1804 by Lieutenant Collins. A plaque was added in 2004 on the 200th …