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Dorset Council (Australia)
Dorset Council is a local government body in Tasmania, located in the far north-east of the state mainland. Dorset is classified as a rural local government area and has a population of 6,652. Estimated resident population, 30 June 2018. The major towns and localities of the region include Bridport, Derby Derby ( ) is a city and unitary authority area in Derbyshire, England. It lies on the banks of the River Derwent in the south of Derbyshire, which is in the East Midlands Region. It was traditionally the county town of Derbyshire. Derby g ... and Ringarooma with Scottsdale the regional centre. History and attributes The municipality was established on 2 April 1993 after the amalgamation of the Scottsdale and Ringarooma municipalities. Dorset is classified as regional, agricultural and large under the Australian Classification of Local Governments. Suburbs Not in above list * North Lilydale * Pipers Brook * Tayene * Upper Esk * Weldborough Errors in above ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scottsdale, Tasmania
Scottsdale, formerly known as Ellesmere, is a town in the north-east of Tasmania, Australia. It lies on the Tasman Highway, around north-east of Launceston and south-east of the coastal town of Bridport. It is part of the Dorset Council. History The area was first surveyed in 1855 and was described as, "the best soil on the island ... well watered, with a mild climate" by the surveyor James Reid Scott, for whom the town is named. This rings true today as the town, as well as being the regional centre for other north-east towns, is a major agricultural centre. The first land was selected in 1859 and the hamlet of Ellesmere grew up. Ellesmere Post Office opened on 29 November 1865, and was renamed Scottsdale in 1893. Industry Potato farming, dairy farming, pine plantations, poppy cultivation and mining are all major industries in the area. Hops were previously an important crop, however large hop farms have over the last few years been sold and/or turned into dairy farms and e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomahawk, Tasmania
Tomahawk is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Dorset in the North-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about north-east of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census recorded a population of 48 for the state suburb of Tomahawk. The town has a caravan park with a small shop. There is a boat ramp and the area is known for its fishing. History Tomahawk was gazetted as a locality in 1965. Previous names were “Portland” (from 1845) and “Du Cane” (after Governor Charles Du Cane, until 1934) Geography The waters of Ringarooma Bay, an inlet of Bass Strait Bass Strait () is a strait separating the island state of Tasmania from the Australian mainland (more specifically the coast of Victoria, with the exception of the land border across Boundary Islet). The strait provides the most direct waterwa ..., form most of the northern boundary. The Tomahawk River forms the south-western boundary before flowing through to the north. Road infrastructure ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nabowla, Tasmania
Nabowla is a rural locality in the local government area of Dorset in the North-east region of Tasmania ) , nickname = , image_map = Tasmania in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Tasmania in AustraliaCoordinates: , subdivision_type = Country , subdi .... It is located about west of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census determined a population of 112 for the state suburb of Nabowla. History Nabowla is an Aboriginal word meaning river. The locality was gazetted in 1964. Geography The Denison River and Little Forester River each form part of the western boundary. The Bridestowe Lavender Estate is within the locality. Road infrastructure The B81 route (Golconda Road) enters from the west and passes through to the east. Route C827 (Bridport Back Road) starts at an intersection with B81 and runs north before exiting. References Localities of Dorset Council (Australia) T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lisle, Tasmania
Lisle is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Dorset in the North-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about south-west of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census recorded a population of nil for the state suburb of Lisle. History Lisle was gazetted as a locality in 1964. It is believed that the name was bestowed by Governor Robert Hamilton to honour his wife, whose maiden surname was “de Lisle”. Gold was discovered here in 1879. It is now a timber producing area. Geography The boundaries of the locality are primarily survey lines and ridge lines. Road infrastructure Route B81 (Golconda Road) passes to the north, and Virginia Road provides access to the locality. Access is also available from the Tasman Highway The Tasman Highway (or A3) is a highway in Tasmania, Australia. Like the Midland Highway, it connects the major cities of Hobart and Launceston – however it takes a different route, via the north-eastern and eastern coasts of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Springfield, Tasmania
Springfield is a rural locality in the local government areas of Launceston and Dorset, in the Launceston and North-east regions of Tasmania. It is located about south of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census determined a population of 188 for the state suburb of Springfield. History The name Springfield was used for the area from 1876. It was gazetted as a locality in 1964. Geography St Patricks River forms part of the southern boundary. Road infrastructure The Tasman Highway The Tasman Highway (or A3) is a highway in Tasmania, Australia. Like the Midland Highway, it connects the major cities of Hobart and Launceston – however it takes a different route, via the north-eastern and eastern coasts of the state. The ... (A3) passes through from south-west to north. The C406 route (South Springfield Road) starts at an intersection with A3 in the north and runs south-east before exiting. The C407 route (Ten Mile Track) starts at an intersection with A3 in the centr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Springfield, Tasmania
South Springfield is a rural locality in the local government area of Dorset in the North-east region of Tasmania ) , nickname = , image_map = Tasmania in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Tasmania in AustraliaCoordinates: , subdivision_type = Country , subdi .... It is located about south of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census determined a population of 25 for the state suburb of South Springfield. History South Springfield is a confirmed suburb/locality. Geography The Great Forester River rises in the south-east and flows through to the north. Road infrastructure The C407 route (Ten Mile Track) follows the northern boundary for a short distance. Route C406 (South Springfield Road) starts at an intersection with C407 and runs south and east to the centre of the locality, where it ends. References Localities of Dorset Council (Australia) Towns in Tasmania {{ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alberton, Tasmania
Alberton is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Dorset in the North-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about south-east of the town of Scottsdale. The 2021 census recorded a population of 14 for Alberton churr. History Alberton was gazetted as a locality in 1976. It is believed to have been named after Prince Albert, who visited Tasmania in the 1860s. Geography The Dorset River rises in the south and flows through to the north. The boundaries are a combination of ridge lines and survey lines. Road infrastructure Route C423 (Mathinna Plains Road) runs along part of the western boundary. Road access is from Ringarooma Ringarooma is a small town in north-eastern Tasmania. It is located just east of the Ringarooma River and is about south-west from Derby and east-northeast from Launceston. The area around Ringarooma is known for Dairy farming and timber harve ... via New River Road and Alberton Road. References {{Reflist Towns in Tasmania ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waterhouse, Tasmania
Waterhouse is a rural locality in the local government area of Dorset in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about north-east of the town of Scottsdale. History Waterhouse was gazetted as a locality in 1959. Etymology The locality is believed to have been named Waterhouse due to its proximity to Waterhouse Island, which was named after Captain Henry Waterhouse Captain Henry Waterhouse (13 December 1770 – 27 July 1812) was an English naval officer of the Royal Navy who became an early settler in the Colony of New South Wales, Australia. He imported to Australia the continent's first Spanish merino sh ... of the '' Reliance'' by Captain Matthew Flinders. Geography Bass Strait forms the western and part of the northern boundaries. The Great Forester River forms part of the southern boundary. Road infrastructure The B82 route (Waterhouse Road) enters from the south-west and runs north-east and east before exiting in the north-east. Route C832 (Old Waterhous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banca, Tasmania
Banca is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Dorset in the North-east LGA region of Tasmania ) , nickname = , image_map = Tasmania in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Tasmania in AustraliaCoordinates: , subdivision_type = Country , subdi .... The locality is about north-east of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census recorded a population of nil for the state suburb of Banca. History The locality was gazetted as “The Banca” in 1969, and re-gazetted as Banca in 1985. It was originally the site of a tin mine. Geography The Boobyalla River forms part of the southern boundary and then flows through from south to north. The Tomahawk River forms part of the western boundary. The eastern boundary loosely follows the Little Boobyalla River. Road infrastructure Route C840 (Banca Road) passes through from south to north. References Towns in Tasmania Loc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Mount Cameron, Tasmania
South Mount Cameron is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Dorset in the North-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about north-east of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census recorded a population of 15 for the state suburb of South Mount Cameron. History South Mount Cameron was gazetted as a locality in 1969. The area was originally settled as a tin-mining town. Geography The Ringarooma River The Ringarooma River is a perennial river located in the north-east region of Tasmania, Australia. Location and features The Ringarooma River rises below Mount Maurice and flows generally east by north, joined by ten tributaries including the ... flows through from south to north-east. Road infrastructure Route B82 (Gladstone Road) passes through from south to north-east. References Towns in Tasmania Localities of Dorset Council (Australia) {{Tasmania-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gladstone, Tasmania
Gladstone is a rural locality in the local government areas of Break O'Day and Dorset in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about north of the town of St Helens. The 2016 census determined a population of 139 for the state suburb of Gladstone. History It was originally known as Mount Cameron; the name Gladstone was in use by 1882. The area was named for William Ewart Gladstone, Prime Minister of Great Britain. Gladstone was gazetted as a locality in 1968. Geography The Ringarooma River The Ringarooma River is a perennial river located in the north-east region of Tasmania, Australia. Location and features The Ringarooma River rises below Mount Maurice and flows generally east by north, joined by ten tributaries including the ... enters the locality from the west and flows through to the north-west. Road infrastructure The B82 route (Waterhouse Road / Gladstone Road) enters from the north-west and runs south-east to the village before exiting to the south ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rushy Lagoon, Tasmania
Rushy Lagoon is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Dorset in the North-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about north-east of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census recorded a population of 30 for the state suburb of Rushy Lagoon. History Rushy Lagoon was gazetted as a locality in 1968. Geography The waters of Ringarooma Bay, an inlet of Bass Strait, form most of the western boundary. The Ringarooma River The Ringarooma River is a perennial river located in the north-east region of Tasmania, Australia. Location and features The Ringarooma River rises below Mount Maurice and flows generally east by north, joined by ten tributaries including the ... forms the south-western boundary. The Great Musselroe River forms much of the eastern boundary. Road infrastructure Route C844 (Cape Portland Road) passes through from south to north. References Towns in Tasmania Localities of Dorset Council (Australia) {{Tasmania-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
