Monday 9 August 2021

At George Town

The early observation of the Tamar River was in 1798 when explorers Bass and Flinders sailed into the river when circumnavigating Tasmania.

Colonel William Paterson arrived with four ships and 181 people, convicts, soldier, and one free settler and the settlement was established as Outer Cove. Subsequently the main settlement moved to the west arm of the river and then to the river head, some 50km south, named Launceston.  Outer Cove was re named to George Town after King George 111. 

The photos are of the view from the carpark, playground and picnic spot in George Town.  The sun had not set in the 3rd photo which is the view north towards Bass Strait.



56 comments:

  1. Margaret, surely it will be very pleasant to be enjoying that place by the river. I invite you to walk, from my blog, through my Delta of the Paraná River which is also very beautiful
    Kisses from Argentina

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    1. It was very nice to be able to walk along that path that late afternoon. Thanks.

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  2. Удивительное золото реки.
    И небо такое тяжелое, основательное.
    Понравились фигуры на детской площадке.
    А как называются деревья, что растут рядом с детской площадкой?

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    1. Those trees are a pine tree but don't know the species. A lot of cloud about that late afternoon which really makes for a delightful sky towards sunset.

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  3. Estábien preparado para que disfruten los niños . La mesa y los bancos, que ahora están vacíos, son muy propios para descansar y observar esa maravilla de paisaje, que tiene delante.

    Son muy buenas las fotos panorámicas que has captado.

    Besos

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    1. Thanks. Lovely there to just sit at the chairs and table to enjoy the view or have a picnic - there was no breeze, would be perfect.

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  4. George town is beautiful! The 2nd photo is my favourite.

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  5. Simply stunning. Just ONE free settler? I hope he found friends quickly.

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    1. Yes just one, may have been a medical man or someone like that, sure he or she would find friends.

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  6. Peaceful and beautiful locations in George town.
    I loved the 3rd photo it's fantastic.
    Hugs and all the best

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  7. It's such a quiet peaceful place. We sat on the seat in your second photo. I thought it was last March 2020 but no, April 2018.

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  8. The picnic spot conquered me. Lovely!

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  9. Such a pretty spot. Beautiful photos too.

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  10. Quiet and beautiful locations in Georgetown.
    Photo 3 is my favorite, it's fantastic.
    Greetings Irma

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  11. I am fantacizing











































    I'm dreaming about sitting at that picnic table with a good baguette, some thin sliced salami, and a good Aussie Shiraz.































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    1. I'm sure you could find a great Shiraz near by as there are several vineyards down the Tamar River.

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  12. Beautiful place. A wonderful spot for picnic. Lovely sunset.

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  13. If I were younger I would seriously consider moving to Tasmania!

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    1. Would you really...good place to be at the point in time.

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  14. Un lugar maravilloso que me encantaría visitar, se ve precioso. Un abrazo Margaret y feliz semana.

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  15. What a lovely place to rest! I admire the views, especially this magical sunset!
    Have a happy new week !

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  16. Seeing my surname is "George"...maybe that is my town!! :)

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  17. That is a wonderful sculpture and the area is a place I would be happy to spend some time. Great photos Margaret!

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  18. Que lindas fotos, adoraria conhecer.
    Mas é tão longe! kkk
    Lindo o por do sol, bj

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  19. That Bench Is SO Calling My Name - Beautifully Captured Photos My Dear - Well Done

    Cheers

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    1. Thank you - a good place to ride your bike then sit and take a breather the bench seat.

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  20. Beautiful places! We still need picnics and George town is really beautiful. Greetings from Turkey.

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    1. Thanks. Always pleasant to have a picnic more so with family too.

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  21. Hola Margaret, unas fotografías,
    grandiosas,si me permites voy
    a seguir tu bello blog.

    Besitos dulces

    Siby

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  22. What a lovely place, and great photographs.

    All the best Jan

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  23. breathtakingly gorgeous images dear Margaret !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    i felt sitting on the desk beside river ,the serenity and beauty i felt in these sights is rare indeed THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!

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