We live in the beautiful state of Tasmania. There are many wonderful places to visit and things to do. This island abounds in history – Port Arthur, Richmond with its convict-built bridge and Salamanca on Hobart’s historic waterfront to name but a few of the better-known attractions.
In 2008 an article was published reporting that the world’s second tallest tree (a swamp gum) was found by Tasmanian foresters less than five kilometres from the popular tourist attraction, the Tahune Airwalk, near Geeveston, south of Hobart.
It was also discovered that at some stage during its life it has snapped off, re-sprouting a new healthy crown, meaning it would have been even bigger than its current 101m in height. During its life it has also survived devastating fires that swept through and destroyed much of the Arve Valley.
Our State has a diverse climate. When the clouds are full of water it rains. When the wind blows down a tree, it lies where it falls. We have bushfires, floods and droughts. The temperature can be very hot or it can be freezing depending on the season and whether you are standing on the coast or atop a mountain.
The foundation stone of St Paul’s Anglican Church was laid on the 22nd June 1869 to replace the original church, St Mary Magdalen. It was built in Gothic style of brown and white stone; some of which was sourced from the old mill at Ravensdale and a quarry at Brighton. A year after the laying of the foundation stone work was sufficiently completed for the church to be consecrated on the 22nd June 1870. In 1900 plans to add a vestry were begun and the building was completed in April 1902.
SOMEONE HAS DECIDED THAT THEY NEEDED THE LOCK MORE THAN US SO THEY BROKE THE CACHE OPEN AND STOLE THE LOCK. THIS IS NO LONGER A MYSTERY CACHE. JUST GO TO THE LISTED CO-ORDINATES AND SIGN THE LOG. WHAT A SHAME SOME PEOPLE ARE SO DISHONEST.