ANOTHER MUGSHOT by NEVIN taken in 1875 The carte-de-visite (above) of prisoner John Sullivan, transported to Van Diemen’s Land prior to 1853 (when transportation ceased to Tasmania) on board the Rodney 2, was recently added to the collection of Tasmanian … Continue reading
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Chiniquy rioters injuring the Town Hall 1879
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AFTER the CHINIQUY RIOTS …. Hobart Town Hall interior 1879. Artist unknown. Private Collection, Copyrighted Antique Print Room THE HOBART TOWN HALL RIOTERS The Hobart newspaper The Mercury of June 26, 1879 was a special edition in many ways for … Continue reading