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Around Tasmania... The beginning of a list of interesting places we have found — and have found us — around Tasmania, and some other odd or amusing bits and pieces. |
Creative Paper Tasmania
Their methods date back to medieval times — but they ply their trade in Burnie today, where they have been hand-making papers for eight years now; extraordinary papers, and all from recycled materials, natural fibres, and plants common to Tasmania.
You can experience a taste of this yourself by booking a tour with one of their papermakers. About 45 minutes, including a hands-on papermaking session. Check on their website. Along with their own handmade papers, books and stationery; their gallery showcases some of the best in Tasmanian craft and art works, a dazzling array of handmade glass, original pictures, sculpture and bookbinding. You can find them on the Old Surrey Road in Burnie; or phone them on 03 643 077 17 |
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And a DISH, not suitable for cricket...
The TERSS —Tasmanian Earth Resources Satellite Station— Hobart antenna above the Derwent shores. |
Graphic courtesy TERSS.
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Sweeping the skies above Australia and surrounding oceans, the TERSS Hobart antenna stands on a hill between the Derwent River and Ralphs Bay, about 20 minutes from Hobart, a silent gatherer of information valuable to us all.
The approximate TERSS coverage from the Hobart antenna is shown, with the coverage from the ACRES Alice Springs antenna, on the graphic to the left. TERSS is located to optimise the coverage of the Southern Ocean and the edge of Antarctica. In addition, TERSS provides coverage of New Zealand. Click on the TERSS button below for full and fascinating information on this facility, and the antenna button for the CSIRO "Observing the Ocean" site. 
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Photo courtesy CSIRO.
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Perigord Truffles of Tasmania 
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The unearthing of a French black truffle in northern Tasmania on June 18th 1999 was the culmination of eight years work by Perigord Truffles of Tasmania (PTT), which pioneered the French Truffle industry in Australia.
Read the full story on the Perigord Truffles website by
clicking here
The French black truffle is the fruiting body of the fungus Tuber melanosporum. This fungus forms a symbiotic relationship with the roots of oak and hazel trees. The edible portion, or truffle, is harvested in winter once it has matured. |
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On the sands of Bass Strait, Eastern View, Victoria, Australia "A day at the Beach - 24 self portraits" by Jeff Moorfoot. — Click for the full story. |
And a SONG for the children...
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"Kyari" a new, refreshed and energized Café, in Church Street, Geeveston — 45 minutes south of Hobart; an example of how many young couples are fulfilling their dreams of opening small businesses in the growing Tasmanian economy, as well as enjoying and becoming part of small country towns along the way. For more details about Kyari, call Bari or Kylie Short (pictured, right) on 0362 971 601, or email kyari@bigpond.com. |
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National and Tasmanian Winner Cellarmasters BEST BYO RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR2005 |
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No cash or favour is accepted for appearing in Around Tasmania. This section is for the sole purpose of noting interesting items which add to an appreciation of all that Hobart, and Tasmania in general, have to offer. We welcome suggestions.
Please send them to:
RogerCarr@DerwentShores.com.au or by phone to 03 9593 1790
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Land for sale on Droughty Point, Tasmania, AustraliaDerwent Shores | where the sea eagles soar. |
For more information, please contact:
Justin Brown (0419 578 969)
or email at:
info@SouthProperty.com.au
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