The research begins with the identification and analysis of relevant secondary works. After its site was confirmed in 1823 it quickly developed a distinct
identity to Hobart, an identity most clearly expressed by the strength of the anti-
transportationist movement there in the 18
0s and 1850s. The general editing and production of Report
was carried out by Ian Terry
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M E T O D O L O G I
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This report contains a brief analysis of the historical development of the study area,
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which will help identify its heritage and deposits. 3, 3, 5, 6 and 7 were
prepared by Ian Terry. These papers, along with a further
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papers, provided the main source of information for this study. In particular, the Museum and Gallery of Art Queen Victoria was very active in
, in which they have carried out heritage research into many aspects of Launceston's history over the past 25 years. It also uses the sub-themes identified by the project, although
locations have been changed to better suit the stories the city has to offer. At the same time, Launceston's economy was boosted by the discovery and exploitation of rich mining areas in western and north-eastern Tasmania, and the city became the colony's main trading centre. In particular we would like to thank:
• Staff of the Community History Museum of the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery,
Launceston
• Staff of the Local Studies Library, State Library of Tasmania, Launceston
• Elspeth Wishart and Anne McConnell
• Staff of the Archives Office of Tasmania
• Staff of the Central Plan Room of the Department of Primary Industries Water and the
Environment
• Staff of the Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts and the Tasmaniana Library, State
Library of Tasmania
• Paul Davies and David Parham
A B B R E V I A T I O N S
Allport Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts, State Library of Tasmania
AOT Archives Office of Tasmania
DPIWE Department of Primary Industries, Water and the Environment
HRA Historical Records of Australia
JPPP Journals and Printed Papers of Parliament
QVMAG Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Launceston, Tasmania
Tasmaniana Tasmaniana Library, State Library of Tasmania
Launceston Heritage Study: Thematic History
Paul Davies Pty Ltd
H I S T O R I C C O N T E X T
I N T R O D U C T I O N
After an uncertain foundation caused by divergent views concerning the appropriate site for
northern Tasmania’s major centre, Launceston developed into a city with a rich nineteenth and
early twentieth century industrial history and an outstanding built heritage of late Victorian
and Federation buildings. The remainder was originally written by Natalie Cervant and edited by Ian Terry, with additional material added occasionally.
