The Huon River is a perennial river located in the south west and south east regions of Tasmania, Australia. It's 174 km (108 mile) in length, it's the 5th longest river in the State. The river empties into the D'Entrecasteaux Channel before flowing into the Tasman Sea.
Wikipedia
We followed the Huon River then it came to the D'Entrecasteaux Channel where you catch the boat to Bruny Island one of Tasmania's Islands.
At Kettering is a Marina and just *north of Kettering in Oyster Cove that the last Tasmanian Aboriginal settlement was established in 1847. Aborigines from all over Van Diemen's Land had been rounded up some years earlier and isolated on Flinders Island (up north of Tasmania and also one of Tasmania's Island). In 1855 there were only 16 people left and by 1869 only Truganini remained. She died in 1876 but it was not until 1976 that her ashes were thrown in the winds on the D'Entrecasteaux Channel.*
*Wikipedia*
Photo of Truganini courtesy of the Archives.
There is little more dismal than Tasmania's treatment of aboriginal people and their ultimate total extermination.
ReplyDeleteThere certainly were not treated well at all, often rounded up and shot-also shot by farm owners, dreadful going things back in those days.
DeleteBeautiful photos! I can see why Ocean Cove Marina would be a hard place to leave, it's absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill.
DeleteLovely down there at the Marina, there is a Restaurant which looked good but not sure about the food, but I expect it would be very nice.
Son preciosos los paisajes de las fotografías.
ReplyDeleteSe echa de menos salir de vacaciones.
Beslos
It is lovely down that way and we are so lucky to be able to travel this Island without concern.
DeleteNOT a proud moment in our history.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely not EC. I expect many States and Territories did similar in certain areas - the British were brutal way back then.
DeleteInteresting photo of the aborigine Truganini!
ReplyDeleteThe area looks like a great place!
There was much talk of Truganini some years back.
DeleteLovely area there at the Cove and Kettering.
Beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteIt's sad about Truganini and his family and all aborigines. Hope we all take learn about history - no more like this.
Sad time back then to wipe those people out, but that's the British back then I presume. Agree with you, no more.
DeleteA sad story...
ReplyDeleteIt certainly was and still is a sad story, hopefully never repeated again, ever.
DeleteEl retrato es realmente impresionante, con una inmensa fuerza en su mirada
ReplyDeleteAgree with you, it's a beautiful photo of the lady.
DeleteWretched past events are a part of each nation. We should be aware of them and regret them. But what we all most need to do is avoid repeating them! That's what makes me sick. There is so much about Tasmania that is wonderful-- Devils, Errol Flynn, nice people, and beautiful scenery!
ReplyDeleteTragic that was and still is today. This should never happen again anywhere in this world. It's so sad that people could do this to others.
DeleteOh yes, those devils :)
Lovely photos
ReplyDeleteOur treatment of aboriginal people was horrible and often still is
Very true Jo-anne.
DeleteThe scenery is breathtaking Margaret and your header photo is a stunner. Thank you for sharing Truganini's story. Many have those same stories in many nations. I wish it were not so.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure many countries have similar stories, sad but it's a fact.
DeleteThank you Denise.
Lanscapes pictures are wonderful Dear friend! Oyster Cove Marina's motto is really great.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteBeautiful blog
ReplyDeleteMagnificas as fotografias, gostei de ver.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados
Las fotografías son preciosas, pero la historia es muy triste. Besos.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately a sad story that happened in many places.
ReplyDeleteWonderful landscapes.