Pioneer is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of
Dorset
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in the
North-east
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LGA region of
Tasmania
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. The locality is about north-east of the town of
Scottsdale. The
2016 census recorded a population of 89 for the state suburb of Pioneer.
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History
Pioneer was gazetted as a locality in 1955. Previous name was “Bradshaw Creek” after William Bradshaw who founded the Pioneer Tin Mine. The name was changed to Pioneer in 1955, but had been in use as early as 1902.
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 west to north. The Wynford River enters from the south and flows north to meet the Ringarooma River in the centre.
Road infrastructure
Route B82 (Gladstone Road / Main Road) passes through from west to north. Route C839 (Racecourse Road) starts at an intersection with B82 and runs north-west until it exits. Route C841 (Tebrakunna Road) starts at an intersection with B82 and runs east until it exits.
Notes and references
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Towns in Tasmania
North East Tasmania
Localities of Dorset Council (Australia)