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Harrington was unchanging for 9 years before continued tree felling revealed Mt. From the 1880s inwards, mining was undertaken in the district. Mining was particularly prosperous in the Wilmot area where gold and silver lead were discovered. Gustav Weindorfer was the first European to see and understand the uniqueness of Cradle Mountain. Gustav lobbied continuous governments to have the area preserved. Scottish pioneer settlers gave us our unusual place names as they opened up the land. Sitting down at the bottom of a large gum tree, he was said to exclaim This is truly paradise. However, so stupid was the undergrowth that the area was not capable to be opened up until behind two bush fires. The Garden of Eden was named behind Paradise was discovered. Promised Land was yet another example of how our hasty settlers viewed our area. So, there was literally now where else to go! Moira is an aboriginal word which means Water Rat. It is bound to the east by the Hersey river and to the west by the Wilmot River and covers the area from South Spreyton to Cradle Mountain. The three main towns are Sheffield, Railton and Wilmot. The Kentish Plains were first old only as grazing lands for landowners to the east and north of the area. These deposits were not substantial and so mines were often worked for a brief time only. Sawmills were established everywhere to service this industry. Gradually, grazing lands were taken up and used for farming. Dairying, potatoes, pigs and sheep sustained our pioneers with snaring for furs heavily supplementing these industries. Both native species and rabbit furs found their way onto world markets from all parts of the municipality. During the 1960s, many smaller holdings were amalgamated and vegetable crops began to replace many dairy herds. This project was by far the biggest and maximum intricate undertaken by the Hydro Electric Company of Tasmania. It comprises seven important dams with power stations, as healthy as three major tunnels. After completion of the project the town almost disappeared but numerous houses were bought and kept for private use.
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A 'touch of Tuscany' in the leafy heart of Launceston. These Tuscan inspired Villas, are set among st beautiful terrace gardens in a tranquility location and only minutes walk to the city center. The villas are ideal for families or couples to relax and unwind. These Tuscan inspired villas are set among st beautiful terrace gardens. The well appointed one, two and three bedroom self contained villas are spacious and stylishly decorated. Each villa has a private courtyard and some have two bathrooms or the luxury of a stuffed size spa. The studio, one and two bedroom units have a kitchenette, with the ground floor units opening onto a barbecue and lawn area. There are also Tuscan style motel suites available. The interior is inspired by the hot colors of the Tuscan countryside. Rooms are healthy equipped with refrigerator, microwave, kettle, toaster and en suite bathroom. From your quiet location it only takes a scanty minutes to walk to the city center. Elphin Villas is centrally located and an ideal base for you to explore the boutique shops, City Park and the breathtaking Cataract Gorge Reserve. Receive an afternoon drive down the Jamar Valley Wine Route where you can sample some of Tasmania’s best cool climate wines. This policy applies only to rooms that are canceled and we are unable to refill (if the room is sold you will be refunded in full).
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