Richmond - Tasmania - Focus on Tasmania

RICHMOND ( pop. 768 )

( South )

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IN BRIEF In February 1804 surveyor James Meehan became the first European to journey into the district now known as Richmond. He noted the existence of coal, hence the first name for the region being Coal River.
In 1816 Richmond was noted for sending wheat to New South Wales; in 1841 it was still a top wheat-producing district.
By the mid-1830's Richmond had become the third largest town in Tasmania. Its strategic position on the route between Hobart, the East Coast and Port Arthur, made it an important military post and convict station.
The town was named 'Richmond' by William Sorell in 1824.
Richmond has retained its colonial history and heritage. Tourism is its main industry.

DISTANCES Hobart - 26 km, 30 mins

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IN BRIEF	In February 1804 surveyor James Meehan became the first European to journey into the district now known as Richmond. He noted the existence of coal, hence the first name for the region being Coal River. In 1816 Richmond was noted for sending wheat to New South Wales; in 1841 it was still a top wheat-producing district. By the mid-1830's Richmond had become the third largest town in Tasmania. Its strategic position on the route between Hobart, the East Coast and Port Arthur, made it an important military post and convict station. The town was named 'Richmond' by William Sorell in 1824. Richmond has retained its colonial history and heritage. Tourism is its main industry.
DISTANCES	Hobart - 26 km, 30 mins
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