Going away at Easter time this year we went through the town of Ross in the midlands of Tasmania, a beautiful historical town.
Ross was founded in 1812 and is about 87km from Launceston where we live and further from Hobart the State Capital down south.
In 1812 a garrison of soldiers was stationed at the ford of the
Macquarie River to protect the development of the future town.
Buildings were soon established and in 1821 the settlement was
proclaimed the town of Ross by Governor Macquarie. Ross was the name of
the parliamentary seat of his friend H M Buchanan of Loch Lomond,
Scotland.
Ross was ideally situated in a central location and easily accessible
from Northern and Southern Tasmania. Good flat country for farming and
the Macquarie River at it's feet.
The Government established a large farm in the district of 20,000 acres
for agriculture and breeding purposes. The land was broken up in 1830
and sold off to private landholders.
Horses and coaches were changed during the long journey to the north or the south.
Ross also had a strong military presence in the village/town some lived there.
A house above, I always take a photo of at least one house in Ross when visiting. The hotel below.
Thank you for the great photos and interesting history Margaret. Must have been a lovely drive.
ReplyDeleteThank you for showcasing yet another beautiful part of your beautiful state.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome.
DeletePeaceful scenes 😊
ReplyDeletePeaceful town so far.
DeleteBeautiful looking town.
ReplyDeleteA very small one Bill.
DeleteThat's a really beautiful town!
ReplyDeleteLovely when the trees turn to autumn colours.
DeleteSiempre me fijo, en las construcciones características por donde viajo. las viviendas se suelen adaptar a la climatología de la nieve. no es lo mismo la de un teritorio en donde se suele nevar, que otro que tiene la temperatura más cálida.
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Ross might get a little snow some years. The houses were built by convicts are followed England, Ireland and Scottish houses way back then.
DeleteSeems like a nice town
ReplyDeleteHaving been through Ross more than once, it is such a nice town and a good place to take a break.
ReplyDeletePleased you enjoy Ross as it's a sweet tiny town and clean.
DeleteI didn't venture anywhere over Easter...but then I rarely venture anywhere, anyway...so that wasn't unusual! :)
ReplyDeleteI do it the lazy way...and tag along with you, Margaret! Thanks! :)
You are welcome to do that Lee - we once never went anywhere for Easter either, always stayed at home and cooked for family.
DeleteI like the look of this little town. So peaceful and clean.
ReplyDeleteThat is a really beautiful city.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this with us.
Greetings Irma
You are welcome Irma.
DeleteÉ realmente uma bela e tranquila cidade.
ReplyDeleteGostei.
Um abraço e bom fim-de-semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Thank you Francisco.
DeleteYou live in the very best state in Australia!
ReplyDeleteReally! It is a beautiful State of Australia my Tasmania.
DeleteIt is a lovely town. We visited a long time ago.
ReplyDeleteNot much has changed in Ross Diane.
DeleteMe encanta que lo hayas pasado bien. Besos.
ReplyDeleteThank you Teresa.
DeleteBuen lugar. Pasar buenos día de vacaciones siempre es agradable Margaret.
ReplyDeleteBuen fin de semana.
Un abrazo.
Yes it is good. Thanks Laura.
DeleteDeve essere veramente splendida questa cittadina
ReplyDeletePacific and beautiful city.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend.
Thanks Maria.
DeleteWhat a town, beautiful/
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of a beautifiul town
ReplyDeleteLooks a lovely town.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Great photos
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