Historical Markers and War Memorials in Tasmania

By Peter Mackie

The marker on the banks of the Risdon rivulet.

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1 ► Australia, Tasmania, Clarence, Risdon — Risdon Landing Centenary —

Near East Derwent Highway.

This memorial erected to commemorate the Centenary of the landing at this spot of Lieut Bowen, RN on 13th September 1803, was unveiled by His Excellency the Governor Sir A. E. Havelock, G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G., G.C.I.E. 22nd February . . . — — Map (db m81891) HM

2 ► Australia, Tasmania, Dorset Council, Scottsdale — Scottsdale Cenotaph —

Near Alfred Street.

In memory of those who served Boer War 1899-1902 World War I 1914-1918 World War II 1939-1945 Korea 1950-1953 Vietnam 1963-1972 Conflicts in Malaya, Borneo, East Timor, Afghanistan, Iraq, and all peacekeeping forces. . . . — — Map (db m135758) WM

3 ► Australia, Tasmania, Latrobe Council, Latrobe — Edwin Maw — 1858 —

On Victor Street close to Gilbert Street.

The Lucas Platypus Experience is housed in a classified building on the register of the National Trust Estate. In 1858 George Atkinson built a licensed hotel “The Royal Charter Inn” on the present site. At the time he imported from Liverpool UK a . . . — — Map (db m70668) HM

4 ► Australia, Tasmania, Launceston Council, Launceston — Launceston Gasworks —

Near Boland Street close to Willis Street, on the left when traveling west.

Lighting up Launceston First established in 1858, the Launceston Gasworks charts the growth of the gas industry in Tasmania and the development of the city of Launceston itself. The site was purchased in 1858 by the Launceston Gas . . . — — Map (db m70667) HM