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Strahan. A Vibrant Town in Western Tasmania. MAPS.

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  1. Strahan A Vibrant Town in Western Tasmania

  2. MAPS Strahan has a significant geographical location to connect the remote west of Tasmania with the rest of this island during the mining era.The maps included in this resource section illustrate the discovery of the west coast of Tasmania through historical maps, the isolation of Strahan regarding access via road and the current features around Strahan.

  3. Strahan - 42° south  Left: the grid showing the latitude of 42° south in Tasmania taken from google earth Right: Strahan and its surroundings in Google maps

  4. Current map of Strahan and its surroundings  • Detailing; • Population areas • Reserves & Parks • Sand • Native Vegetation  • http://www.bonzle.com/c/a?a=p&x=145.29&y=-42.15&w=21681&h=21681&i=554&j=554&p=289328&pp= • 289328&fc=1&s=terrain%20around%20stahan&st=TAS&zix=3%2E61183151372501E%2D03&mpsec=0#map

  5. Historical Map Historical Map of the world from 1650 - 1690. The map illustrates only the bottom half of Tasmania existing, as discovered by Abel Tasman. http://nla.gov.au/nla.map-nk1578

  6.  Kok, A. (1999), A Pictoral History of Strahan: A chronicle of the people and events that led to the settlement of Strahan, and the changes to the little port that was once the busiest in Tasmania. Hobart: Hindsight. Map of West Coast Tasmania, 1915, showing railway lines, including the Emu Bay line to Burnie, but not roads connecting the west with eastern Tasmania.

  7. Early Settlement Strahan's early settlement was established on the industries of pining, mining, shipping and fishing. The resources include photographs, maps, books, diagrams, and personal accounts.

  8. Pining Kerr, G. & McDermott, H. (1999) The Huon pine story : the history of harvest and use of a unique timber. Portland, Vic. : Mainsail Books. This book details the history of Huon pine and the pining of. Particular focus is paid on the West Coast using quotes, photographs, maps and other primary sources detailing the changing life of those working in the pining industry. p. 34 - Map of Huon pine stands in the South West pp. 100-102 give a personal account of life on the river a piner p. 102 Punt on the river p. 128 Picture of horse pulling huon pine p. 140 Diagram of piners punt

  9. Mining Images from: Gowlland, R. & Gowlland, K. (1977).Trampled Wilderness: The History of South-West Tasmania. Devonport: C. L. Richmond & Sons Pty. Ltd. Further information: Whitham, C.(1949). Western Tasmania: A land of riches and beauty. Hobart: Davies Brothers Limited.  Mount Lyell Minging and Railway Company http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Lyell_Mining_and_Railway_Company

  10. Fishing Kok, A. (1999), A Pictoral History of Strahan: A chronicle of the people and events that led to the settlement of Strahan, and the changes to the little port that was once the busiest in Tasmania. Hobart: Hindsight.

  11. Growth of The Town Strahan's growth was initially linked to the early settlement industries, however overtime the population has fluctuated, with more recent growth attributed to the tourism industry. Resources include photographs detailing the physical changes to the town, as well as significant figures in the growth of the town, websites, and population figures.

  12. The Changing Landscape of StrahanKok, A. (1999), A Pictoral History of Strahan: A chronicle of the people andevents that led to the settlement of Strahan, and the changes to the little portthat was once the busiest in Tasmania. Hobart: Hindsight. Strahan in 1890, showing the wharf  nearly completed, but not yet filled  in behind. Strahan in 1900; scaffolding can be  seen on the Union Steam Ship  Company's Offices which were still  being build. Strahan in 1960; showing from left:  wharf, Union Steam Ship Offices,  Hamers Hotel, World War One  memorial and the railway  connecting to Regatta Point.

  13. Historical figure in the Growth of Strahan The founding father of Strahan, Frederick Ormiston Henry and his Pioneer Stores in Long Bay. Why F.O. Henry was of significant importance to the foundation and development of Strahan - http://www.ormistonhouse.com.au/history.html(images sourced from website). F.O.Henry's letter to C.P.Sprent, in which he explained the reason why he aimed to establish the store in Long Bay, Strahan. Letter from: Kok, A. (1999), A Pictoral History of Strahan: A chronicle of the people and events that led to the settlement of Strahan, and the changes to the little port that was once the busiest in Tasmania. Hobart: Hindsight.

  14. Population of Strahan (2001)http://www.bonzle.com/c/a?a=p&p=254&d=p&cmd=sp&c=1&x=145%2E32733&y=%2D42%2E15194&w=40000&mpsec=0

  15. Transportation Strahan's remote and rugged location meant that access to the area was challenging, but nevertheless vital to the towns survival. The resources below provide information on access to Stahan via road, railway and sea through photographs, maps, websites, books, paintings, newspaper articles, and youtube clips.

  16. RoadThe Need for an east-west roadResources: Gowlland, K. & Gowlland, R. (1973). Trampled Wilderness: History of south west Tasmania.Lauceston: Regal Publications.Historical figure-Thomas Bather Moore http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Bather_Moore T.B.Moore (left) T.B.Moore's Track in western Tasmania(right)

  17. RailwayThe need for Railway Mt Lyell train leaving Queenstown for Strahan. c.1920.(left) Quarter mile bridge crossing the King River. c.1899(right) Kok, A. (1999), A Pictoral History of Strahan: A chronicle of the people and events that led to the settlement of Strahan, and the changes to the little port that was once the busiest in Tasmania. Hobart: Hindsight.

  18. The Great Western Railway youtube - Pure tasmania - Abt railway experience: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTgOR2bX3JE Whitham, C.(1949). Western Tasmania: A land of riches and beauty. Hobart: Davies Brothers Limited. Great Western Railway Route-1898 Gowlland, K. & Gowlland, R. (1973). Trampled Wilderness: History of south west Tasmania.Lauceston: Regal Publications. Construction of the Abt Railway - 1895 Pink, K. (1982) The West Coast story : a history of Western Tasmania and its mining fields. Zeehan: West Coast Pioneers' Memorial Museum; p.76.

  19. Hells Gates - Shipping Historical painting of the entrance to Macquarie Harbour (Hells Gates), Tasmania, Publisher: Osboldstone & Co http://www.lighthouse.net.au/lights/TAS/Hells%20Gate/Hells%20Gate.htm

  20. Hells Gates - Shipwrecks Broxam, G. & Nash, M. (1998) Tasmanian shipwrecks.Woden, A.C.T. : Navarine Publishing. 1907 Newspaper article on shipwreck that occurred in Macquarie Heads/Hells Gates. Gives good details of the rough conditions and weather faced. http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/5083675?searchTerm= shipwreck%20macquarie%20 heads%20strahan&searchLimits=

  21. THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Strahan's natural environment provides the link between many of the other resources sections in this package. Transport to the area, tourism, and the growth of the town through specific industries are all related to this environment. This section provides resources illustrating Strahan's terrain, weather and climate through maps, images, profiles, and data tables.

  22. Terrain around Strahan: http://www.bonzle.com/c/a?a=p&p=254&d=ter&cmd=sp&c=1&x=145%2E32733&y=%2D42%2E15194&w=40000&mpsec=0 NASA aerial view of Macquarie Harbour detailing terrain:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Macquarie_Harbour_SE.jpg

  23. Strahan's weather and climate Climate data for Strahan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strahan,_Tasmania Weather around Strahan, including 'rainfall' and 'rainy day graphs'  http://www.bonzle.com/c/a?a=p&p=254&d=w&cmd=sp&c=1&x=145%2E32733&y=%2D42%2E15194&w=40000&mpsec=0

  24. The strong westerly winds This map details the clipper route sailed by the clipper ships used during the 19th century. These ships made use of the strong prevailing westerly winds, travelling from the west to the east on the southern ocean, from England to Australia. These winds were strong because they were unimpeded by little land mass. The route hits the west coast of Tasmania. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roaring_Forties

  25. TOURISM Since Strahan ceased to be a mining port in the 1970's, the tourism industry began to grow, and now forms a major part of Strahan's economy.  From 1982-83, a huge protest on the contrustion of the Gordon-below-Franklin dam attracted  much international attention. Since then, Strahan has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Tasmania for international travellers.The resources in the section include website links to official statistics of tourist data, some tourist information, newpaper clips, and Youtube videos.

  26. Historical Paper Clipping - The Mercury 1938 Mercury clipping regarding issues around, and ideas to increase, Strahan's tourist numbers. A transcript is available on the site. http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/page/1843309?zoomLevel=1&searchTerm=Strahan%20population&searchLimits=

  27. Visitors to Strahan: http://www.abs.gov.au/Ausstats/abs@.nsf/46d1bc47ac9d0c 7bca256c470025ff87/DD5914B98A7731EDCA256F1F0004A4AC Tourist highlights from Pure Tasmania of Strahan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhj6n8Fjj6o http://www.puretasmania.com.au/default.asp?pID=46 http://www.puretasmania.com.au/default.asp?pID=305 http://www.puretasmania.com.au/default.asp?pID=35

  28. The campaign to ‘Save the Franklin' image taken from http://www.utas.edu.au/library/companion_to_tasmanian_history/G/Gordon-below-Franklin%20Dam.htm http://www.lakepedder.org/resources/reports/GovernmentBackgroundFranklin.htm http://www.wilderness.org.au/campaigns/forests/frankin-river-campaign-part1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGpy8_v3tmI&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhCGFHkzifQ&feature=related

  29. Interaction between Europeans and Aboriginals Early interaction between Aboriginals and Europeans was limited around Strahan itself, as the township did not exist, however interaction in the wider area occurred. This resource collection touches on the impact of George Augustus Robinson's arrival and 'Friendly mission' on the plight of the west coast Tasmanian aboriginals and their ultimate removal from the area. This resource includes historical journal extracts, maps, and works of art.

  30. Different Tribes Map of tribal boundaries for Tasmanian Aboriginals. From: Boyce, J. (2008) Van Diemen's land. Melbourne: Black Inc.

  31. Early Interaction December 28, 1815: Extract from Captain James Kelly's diary during his passage into Macquarie Harbour. Pink, K. (1982). The West Coast story : a history of Western Tasmania and its mining fields. Zeehan: West Coast Pioneers' Memorial Museum; p. 33.

  32. Friendly MissionGeorge Augustus Robinson was employed by Governor Arthur during 1829-1834 to relocate the Tasmanian Aborigines to Flinders Island where they could be civilised and Christianised. A painting drawn by Benjamin Duterrau, showing Robinson on one of his "condiliation" missions among the Tasmanian Aborigines. From: http://www.aboriginalartonline.com/regions/tasmania.php

  33. Friendly Mission Kok, A. (1999), A Pictoral History of Strahan: A chronicle of the people and events that led to the settlement of Strahan, and the changes to the little port that was once the busiest in Tasmania. Hobart Hindsight. Plomley, N.J.B. (1966). Friendly Mission: The Tasmanian Journals and Papers of George Augustus Robinson 1829-1834. NSW: Halstead Press Pty Ltd. Semi-fictional account Kneale, M.(2007). English Passengers. New York: Knopf Doubeday Publishing Group. Boyle, T.C.(1979). "The extinction tales", Descent of Man. New York:Little Brown.

  34. Friendly Mission 1840 Drawing of Wybalenna on Flinders Island, where Aborigines were exiled from Tasmania. http://www.utas.edu.au/library/companion_to_tasmanian_history/W/Wybalenna.htm M Shaw, 'Wybalenna and the treaty of Whitemark', Indigenous Law Bulletin, July 1999. Last four Tasmanian Aborigines in 1866 http://tasphotos.blogspot.com/2006/11/aboriginality-150-years-ago.html

  35. Friendly Mission Historical figure-Trugannini, was considered to be the last of her people up until the mid 1970s, however this is not correct. As of 2005, 10,000 Tasmanians were identifying with aboriginal heritage. Trugannini guided Robinson on his west coast expeditions. She acted as a translator and ambassador for Robinson in the trip. Further reading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trugannini http://www.aboriginalartonline.com/regions/tasmania.php http://www.utas.edu.au/library/companion_to_tasmanian_history/T/Truganini.htm Lyndall, R.(1996). The Aboriginal Tasmanians.  NSW: Allen and Unwin.

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