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Kentish Council
Kentish Council is a local government body in Tasmania, situated in the north-west of the state, to the south and inland from Devonport. Kentish is classified as a rural local government area and has a population of 6,324, the major towns of the municipality are Sheffield, Railton and Wilmot. History and attributes The area was explored by the surveyor Nathaniel Kentish in 1842 who was given the task of finding a route from Deloraine through to Tasmania's north west coast. Kentish's last name has remained as the name of the area. The municipality was established on 1 January 1907. Kentish is classified as rural, agricultural and large (RAL) under the Australian Classification of Local Governments. The area is a high-tourism region. Attractions include Cradle Mountain, Lake Barrington and the mural town of Sheffield. Suburbs Missing from above list * Cradle Mountain * Kimberley * Latrobe * Liena * Melrose * Merseylea * Mersey Forest * Paloona * South Nietta * Sou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Bureau Of Statistics
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is the independent statutory agency of the Australian Government responsible for statistical collection and analysis and for giving evidence-based advice to federal, state and territory governments. The ABS collects and analyses statistics on economic, population, environmental and social issues, publishing many on their website. The ABS also operates the national Census of Population and Housing that occurs every five years. History In 1901, statistics were collected by each state for their individual use. While attempts were made to coordinate collections through an annual Conference of Statisticians, it was quickly realized that a National Statistical Office would be required to develop nationally comparable statistics. The Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistics (CBCS) was established under the Census and Statistics Act in 1905. Sir George Knibbs was appointed as the first Commonwealth Statistician. Initially, the bureau w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deloraine, Tasmania
Deloraine is a town on the Meander River, in the central north of Tasmania, Australia. It is 50 km west of Launceston and 52 km south of Devonport along the Bass Highway. It is part of the Meander Valley Council. Deloraine recorded a population of 3,035 in the . Deloraine, like most Tasmanian towns, has a temperate and wet climate. History The region was explored in 1821 by Captain Roland, who was searching for farm land. The land was granted to new settlers, and the town is now a major agricultural centre, with a large number of farms of all types in the area. Deloraine is named after a character from the poem ''The Lay of the Last Minstrel'', written by Sir Walter Scott. Deloraine Post Office opened on 29 October 1836. The town won the State Tidy Towns award in 1992, 1993 and 1995, and the Australian Community of the Year award in 1997. Economy While Deloraine is a predominantly rural farming town, it is also aimed at pleasing tourists, who visit because of its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claude Road, Tasmania
Claude Road is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Kentish in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about south-west of the town of Sheffield. The 2016 census Sixteen or 16 may refer to: *16 (number), the natural number following 15 and preceding 17 *one of the years 16 BC, AD 16, 1916, 2016 Films * ''Pathinaaru'' or ''Sixteen'', a 2010 Tamil film * ''Sixteen'' (1943 film), a 1943 Argentine film dir ... recorded a population of 257 for the state suburb of Claude Road. History Claude Road was gazetted as a locality in 1965. A Post Office of that name opened in 1906. Geography Most boundaries are survey lines. The Dasher River, a tributary of the Mersey River, flows through from south-west to north-east where it briefly follows the northern boundary. Road infrastructure Route C136 (Claude Road) passes through from north-east to south-west. References {{Reflist Towns in Tasmania Localities of Kentish Council ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paradise, Tasmania
Paradise is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Kentish in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about south of the town of Devonport. The 2016 census Sixteen or 16 may refer to: *16 (number), the natural number following 15 and preceding 17 *one of the years 16 BC, AD 16, 1916, 2016 Films * ''Pathinaaru'' or ''Sixteen'', a 2010 Tamil film * ''Sixteen'' (1943 film), a 1943 Argentine film dir ... determined a population of 112 for the state suburb of Paradise. History The name “Paradise” was used by an early visitor because of the area's natural beauty, and then came into general use. Paradise was gazetted as a locality in 1965. Geography The Dasher River forms a small part of the north-western boundary before passing through to the north and forming part of the northern boundary. Road infrastructure The C137 route (Paradise Road / Union Bridge Road) passes through the locality from north to south. Route C157 (Beulah Road ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lower Beulah, Tasmania
Lower Beulah is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Kentish in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about south-east of the town of Sheffield. The 2016 census Sixteen or 16 may refer to: *16 (number), the natural number following 15 and preceding 17 *one of the years 16 BC, AD 16, 1916, 2016 Films * ''Pathinaaru'' or ''Sixteen'', a 2010 Tamil film * ''Sixteen'' (1943 film), a 1943 Argentine film dir ... recorded a population of 55 for the state suburb of Lower Beulah. History Lower Beulah was gazetted as a locality in 1965. The name Beulah is Biblical in origin It is believed to mean, among other things, “the gates of heaven”. Gold was once mined in the locality. Geography The Mersey River forms part of the eastern boundary. The Dasher River, a tributary of the Mersey, forms a small part of the northern boundary. The Minnow River forms part of the western boundary before flowing through to form part of the eastern, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beulah, Tasmania
Beulah (Australian postcode 7306) is a small township on the north-west coast of Tasmania south of Devonport, Tasmania, under the foothills of Mount Roland, Tasmania. The closest town of consequence is Sheffield, Tasmania. The hamlet ''The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark'', often shortened to ''Hamlet'' (), is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare sometime between 1599 and 1601. It is Shakespeare's longest play, with 29,551 words. Set in Denmark, the play depicts ... of Lower Beulah lies, perversely, higher up the foothills of Mount Roland, to the south of the main township. Sport Beulah has one of the oldest cricket clubs in Tasmania. The Beulah Bushrangers Cricket Club was founded in 1896, Cricket was played in the Beulah area and surrounding districts prior to this. The side during the 1930s consisted of a team made up from the one family. It was the Dawkins family who had lived at Beulah made up this side. Brothers Lewis, Cecil Dawkins who played for Beu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stoodley, Tasmania
Stoodley is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Kentish in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about south-east of the town of Devonport. The 2016 census determined a population of 48 for the state suburb of Stoodley. History Stoodley was gazetted as a locality in 1965. Geography The Dasher River forms a loop through the south-east corner of the locality, enclosing part of the Dasher River Conservation Area. Road infrastructure The B14 route (Sheffield Road) passes along the north-west boundary. Route C156 (Bridle Track Road) starts at an intersection with B14 in Sheffield Sheffield is a city status in the United Kingdom, city in South Yorkshire, England, whose name derives from the River Sheaf which runs through it. The city serves as the administrative centre of the City of Sheffield. It is Historic counties o ... and runs through Stoodley from west to east. Route C157 (Beulah Road) starts at an intersection with C156 a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunnyside, Tasmania
Sunnyside is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Kentish in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about east of the town of Sheffield Sheffield is a city status in the United Kingdom, city in South Yorkshire, England, whose name derives from the River Sheaf which runs through it. The city serves as the administrative centre of the City of Sheffield. It is Historic counties o .... The 2016 census recorded a population of 104 for the state suburb of Sunnyside. History Sunnyside was gazetted as a locality in 1957. Geography Most of the boundaries are survey lines. Road infrastructure Route B13 (Railton Road) runs along the north-east boundary. From there, Maloneys Road and Sunnyside Road provide access to the locality. References Towns in Tasmania Localities of Kentish Council {{Tasmania-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lower Wilmot, Tasmania
Lower Wilmot is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Kentish in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about north-west of the town of Sheffield. The 2016 census Sixteen or 16 may refer to: *16 (number), the natural number following 15 and preceding 17 *one of the years 16 BC, AD 16, 1916, 2016 Films * ''Pathinaaru'' or ''Sixteen'', a 2010 Tamil film * ''Sixteen'' (1943 film), a 1943 Argentine film dir ... recorded a population of 115 for the state suburb of Lower Wilmot. History Lower Wilmot was gazetted as a locality in 1965. Geography The Forth River forms the eastern boundary. The Wilmot River, a tributary of the Forth, forms the western and northern boundaries, joining the Forth at the north-east corner. Road infrastructure Route C132 (Wilmot Road) runs through from north to south. References Towns in Tasmania Localities of Kentish Council {{Tasmania-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nook, Tasmania
Nook is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Kentish in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about north of the town of Sheffield. The 2016 census recorded a population of 188 for the state suburb of Nook. History Nook was gazetted as a locality in 1965. Geography The Don River The Don ( rus, Дон, p=don) is the fifth-longest river in Europe. Flowing from Central Russia to the Sea of Azov in Southern Russia, it is one of Russia's largest rivers and played an important role for traders from the Byzantine Empire. Its ... forms two segments of the western boundary. Road infrastructure Route C150 (Nook Road) runs through from north to south. References Towns in Tasmania Localities of Kentish Council {{Tasmania-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barrington, Tasmania
Barrington is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Kentish in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about south-west of the town of Devonport. The 2016 census determined a population of 197 for the state suburb of Barrington. History The name “Barrington” was originally applied to a Parish in or before 1855. It was gazetted as a locality in 1965. Geography The Forth River, forms the south-western and western boundaries, while the Don River The Don ( rus, Дон, p=don) is the fifth-longest river in Europe. Flowing from Central Russia to the Sea of Azov in Southern Russia, it is one of Russia's largest rivers and played an important role for traders from the Byzantine Empire. Its ... forms most of the eastern boundary. Road infrastructure The B14 route (Sheffield Road) enters the locality from the north and exits to the south-east. The C143 route (Barrington Road) starts at an intersection with route B14 and exits to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lower Barrington, Tasmania
Lower Barrington is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Kentish in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about south-west of the town of Devonport. The 2016 census determined a population of 238 for the state suburb of Lower Barrington. History The name “Barrington” was originally applied to a Parish in or before 1855 (see here for reference). Lower Barrington was gazetted as a locality in 1965. Geography The Forth River, forms the south-western boundary, while the Don River The Don ( rus, Дон, p=don) is the fifth-longest river in Europe. Flowing from Central Russia to the Sea of Azov in Southern Russia, it is one of Russia's largest rivers and played an important role for traders from the Byzantine Empire. Its ... forms the eastern boundary. Road infrastructure The B14 route (Sheffield Road) enters the locality from the north-east and exits to the south. The C144 route (Lower Barrington Road) starts at an intersect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
