Mowbray, Tasmania
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Mowbray is a suburb of Launceston
in the Australia
n state of Tasmania
, it also contains the minor suburbs of Mowbray Heights and Vermont.
The name 'Vermont' (meaning 'green hills' in French) was given to the area of Mowbray in about 1823 by William Effingham Lawrence
, a famous Tasmanian pioneer and colonist. William Effingham Lawrence had Convicts erect blue stone walls on the property which separated the land into paddocks, the stone was quarried from a nearby creek bed and from a small quarry a short distance away. The remains of this quarrying can still be seen in both places. Convicts were also used to drain the river flat paddocks which were subject to regular flooding as the property fronts on the North Esk River
. Upon 'Vermont' he built a house for his son, Robert William Lawrence
, who is recognised as Tasmania's first distinguished Botanist in 1826. The Lawrence family leased the property up until 1872 when it was purchased by a Mr. Henry William Douglas. After William Effingham Lawrence's death in 1841, Ronald Campbell Gunn
, another famous Botanist, managed the land for the Lawrence family up until 1872. The currently standing 'Vermont Homestead' was built in 1870 using some materials from the earlier dwelling, but there is evidence to suggest there was structure in this same position as far back as 1819. The dairy, which still stands, could date back to Robert William Lawrence's time.
In the late 1840s, 'Vermont Homestead', at the time being leased by John Ramsdale, was held up by the Bushranger James Britton and his gang. He was said to have died at Leven 15 years before this event. The occupants of the house were bound by the wrists and made to stay in the front room of the house. A visiting farmer, John Lamont of the near by 'Braemar' farm (Circa. 1825), was caught up in the hold up whilst visiting the family to play for them the bagpipes. He managed to untie himself and secure a hammer, but the Bushrangers left before he could make use of it.
In 1879, Convict, turned Farmer, Land Owner and well known Draught Horse breeder William Luck purchased the property. At the time William Luck purchased 'Vermont' the property spanned an estimated 370 acres (1.5 km²) and comprised a homestead, dairy (still standing), 2 workmen's cottages, several large barns, large stables, a chaff making shed, outhouse, pig sheds and an orchard. Today the property is no longer owned by the Luck family as it was sold off into separate lots when William Luck's last son Nonus Clifford Luck died in the mid 1980s. The homestead has had three owners since this and is now undergoing restoration by those currently in possession of the house. The homestead still stands today in Bill Grove, Mowbray and is slowly being recognised for its historical importance and iconic agricultural values.
Currently, about 150 Acres of the original farm of 'Vermont' still exist relatively untouched. This mainly consists of the hillside paddocks and all of the river flats. The historic land is currently under threat to housing development and a proposed 'Eastern Bypass', a heavy vehicle highway.
Launceston, Tasmania
Launceston is a city in the north of the state of Tasmania, Australia at the junction of the North Esk and South Esk rivers where they become the Tamar River. Launceston is the second largest city in Tasmania after the state capital Hobart...
in the Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n state of Tasmania
Tasmania
Tasmania is an Australian island and state. It is south of the continent, separated by Bass Strait. The state includes the island of Tasmania—the 26th largest island in the world—and the surrounding islands. The state has a population of 507,626 , of whom almost half reside in the greater Hobart...
, it also contains the minor suburbs of Mowbray Heights and Vermont.
The name 'Vermont' (meaning 'green hills' in French) was given to the area of Mowbray in about 1823 by William Effingham Lawrence
William Effingham Lawrence
William Effingham Lawrence was an English colonist to America, the son of Captain Effingham Lawrence, a merchant with houses in London, Liverpool and New York. Previous generations of Lawrences had settled in the American colonies but returned to England after the War of Independence...
, a famous Tasmanian pioneer and colonist. William Effingham Lawrence had Convicts erect blue stone walls on the property which separated the land into paddocks, the stone was quarried from a nearby creek bed and from a small quarry a short distance away. The remains of this quarrying can still be seen in both places. Convicts were also used to drain the river flat paddocks which were subject to regular flooding as the property fronts on the North Esk River
North Esk River
The North Esk River is a river in Tasmania, Australia. It is one of the tributaries of the Tamar River together with the South Esk River. It starts in the Northallerton Valley below Mt Ben Nevis in the states North East joining with the St Patricks River, flowing through Launceston. Launceston's...
. Upon 'Vermont' he built a house for his son, Robert William Lawrence
Robert William Lawrence
Robert William Lawrence , first-born son of William Effingham Lawrence, was born and educated in England. In 1825 he arrived in Van Diemen’s Land...
, who is recognised as Tasmania's first distinguished Botanist in 1826. The Lawrence family leased the property up until 1872 when it was purchased by a Mr. Henry William Douglas. After William Effingham Lawrence's death in 1841, Ronald Campbell Gunn
Ronald Campbell Gunn
Ronald Campbell Gunn, FRS, was a South African-born Australian botanist and politician.-Early life:Gunn was born at Cape Town, Cape Colony, , the son of William Gunn, lieutenant in the 72nd Regiment, and his wife Margaret, née Wilson. Gunn accompanied his father to Mauritius, the West Indies, and...
, another famous Botanist, managed the land for the Lawrence family up until 1872. The currently standing 'Vermont Homestead' was built in 1870 using some materials from the earlier dwelling, but there is evidence to suggest there was structure in this same position as far back as 1819. The dairy, which still stands, could date back to Robert William Lawrence's time.
In the late 1840s, 'Vermont Homestead', at the time being leased by John Ramsdale, was held up by the Bushranger James Britton and his gang. He was said to have died at Leven 15 years before this event. The occupants of the house were bound by the wrists and made to stay in the front room of the house. A visiting farmer, John Lamont of the near by 'Braemar' farm (Circa. 1825), was caught up in the hold up whilst visiting the family to play for them the bagpipes. He managed to untie himself and secure a hammer, but the Bushrangers left before he could make use of it.
In 1879, Convict, turned Farmer, Land Owner and well known Draught Horse breeder William Luck purchased the property. At the time William Luck purchased 'Vermont' the property spanned an estimated 370 acres (1.5 km²) and comprised a homestead, dairy (still standing), 2 workmen's cottages, several large barns, large stables, a chaff making shed, outhouse, pig sheds and an orchard. Today the property is no longer owned by the Luck family as it was sold off into separate lots when William Luck's last son Nonus Clifford Luck died in the mid 1980s. The homestead has had three owners since this and is now undergoing restoration by those currently in possession of the house. The homestead still stands today in Bill Grove, Mowbray and is slowly being recognised for its historical importance and iconic agricultural values.
Currently, about 150 Acres of the original farm of 'Vermont' still exist relatively untouched. This mainly consists of the hillside paddocks and all of the river flats. The historic land is currently under threat to housing development and a proposed 'Eastern Bypass', a heavy vehicle highway.
Food
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- Other various food shops.
Recreational
- Mowbray Golf Course
- Tasman Park (Horse and Greyhound Racetrack)
- Jetts 24 hour Fitness Centre(Gym)
- Gamer Haven (Game and Internet Cafe)
Shopping
- Mowbray Market Place (Woolworths, Bakers DelightBakers DelightBakers Delight is a large Australian owned bakery franchise chain with outlets in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. It was established in 1980 as a single bakery on Glenferrie Road in the Melbourne suburb of Hawthorn, Victoria. Bakers Delight has over 700 bakeries globally...
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, Marketplace News & Lotto, Bertie the Butcher, Homeart, NU2U Hair Salon, Millers, Wills Mobile Phones and Bakers Dozen) - ChickenfeedChickenfeedChickenfeed is a crime novella by English writer Minette Walters, published as part of the "Quick Reads", designed to promote literacy through short, simply written and fast moving stories.-Synopsis:...
- Asian Products (Asian grocery supermarket)
- Korena Mart (Asian grocery supermarket)
External links
- http://www.mowbraygolfclub.com/
- http://www.lcgs.tas.edu.au/
- http://www.tasmanianturfclub.com/