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Continue reading →: The Tasmanian Globster of 1960: Sea Monster, Science and MythIn 1960, a mysterious mass washed ashore on Tasmania’s west coast, baffling locals and scientists alike. Drawing on National Archives and Trove records, this article traces the true story of the Tasmanian Globster, from sea monster headlines to scientific explanation.
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Continue reading →: Mary Patches: The Story of Launceston’s Syrian HawkerWhen a Launceston hawker known as “Mary Patches” died in 1921, hidden money and a forgotten name were uncovered. Mary Patches, born Sowd (Saoud) Boolos was a Syrian migrant living quietly on Russell Street.
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1806 – “Piractical capture of the colonial brig Venus” at Port Dalrymple – crew and convicts seized the vessel and sailed her
away. Charlotte Badger
1828 – A public notice to establish a
newspaper at Launceston “to be called The Launceston Advertiser”, inviting anyone “having a printing press and type” to get in touch. Trove
1922 – After heavy rain, Launceston illuminated the Cliff Grounds at Cataract Gorge so the public could view the flood torrent. The mayor, AW Monds, arranged extra lights along the path. Trove
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