Wednesday 12 May 2021

The Huon River, Tasmania

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.

 


 







28 comments:

  1. There is little more dismal than Tasmania's treatment of aboriginal people and their ultimate total extermination.

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    1. There certainly were not treated well at all, often rounded up and shot-also shot by farm owners, dreadful going things back in those days.

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  2. Beautiful photos! I can see why Ocean Cove Marina would be a hard place to leave, it's absolutely beautiful.

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    1. Thanks Bill.
      Lovely 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.

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  3. Son preciosos los paisajes de las fotografías.

    Se echa de menos salir de vacaciones.

    Beslos

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    1. It is lovely down that way and we are so lucky to be able to travel this Island without concern.

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    1. Definitely not EC. I expect many States and Territories did similar in certain areas - the British were brutal way back then.

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  5. Interesting photo of the aborigine Truganini!
    The area looks like a great place!

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    1. There was much talk of Truganini some years back.
      Lovely area there at the Cove and Kettering.

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  6. Beautiful place.
    It's sad about Truganini and his family and all aborigines. Hope we all take learn about history - no more like this.

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    1. Sad time back then to wipe those people out, but that's the British back then I presume. Agree with you, no more.

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    1. It certainly was and still is a sad story, hopefully never repeated again, ever.

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  8. El retrato es realmente impresionante, con una inmensa fuerza en su mirada

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  9. Wretched 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!

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    1. Tragic 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.
      Oh yes, those devils :)

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  10. Lovely photos
    Our treatment of aboriginal people was horrible and often still is

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  11. The 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.

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    1. I'm sure many countries have similar stories, sad but it's a fact.
      Thank you Denise.

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  12. Lanscapes pictures are wonderful Dear friend! Oyster Cove Marina's motto is really great.

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  13. Las fotografías son preciosas, pero la historia es muy triste. Besos.

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  14. Unfortunately a sad story that happened in many places.
    Wonderful landscapes.

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