Lisle 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 south-west of the town of
Scottsdale. The
2016 census recorded a population of nil for the state suburb of Lisle.
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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”.
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
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to the south, via Targa Hill Road (Route C828) Patersonia Road, and Bessells Road.
References
Towns in Tasmania
Localities of Dorset Council (Australia)
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