Ross - Tasmania - Focus on Tasmania

ROSS ( pop. 275 )

( Central )

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IN BRIEF Ross lies on the shores of the Macquarie river, almost half way between Launceston and Hobart. It was named by Governor Macquarie in 1821. The Ross area was the dividing line between the then two regions of the state.
In 1836 a stone bridge was completed by convict labour to replace the original log bridge. The bridge was designed by famous architect John Lee Archer, the carvings (of which there over 200) were done by two very talented convicts.
The town has been a major stage coach change point and an important stock market. Ross also had a garrison and gaol.
Today, Ross is a quite and neat little township. The community is very proud of its town's heritage and a lot of the original buildings have been lovingly restored.

DISTANCES Hobart - 120 km, 1 hr 20 mins
Launceston - 81 km, 1 hr

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IN BRIEF	Ross lies on the shores of the Macquarie river, almost half way between Launceston and Hobart. It was named by Governor Macquarie in 1821. The Ross area was the dividing line between the then two regions of the state. In 1836 a stone bridge was completed by convict labour to replace the original log bridge. The bridge was designed by famous architect John Lee Archer, the carvings (of which there over 200) were done by two very talented convicts. The town has been a major stage coach change point and an important stock market. Ross also had a garrison and gaol. Today, Ross is a quite and neat little township. The community is very proud of its town's heritage and a lot of the original buildings have been lovingly restored.
DISTANCES	Hobart - 120 km, 1 hr 20 mins Launceston - 81 km, 1 hr
WHAT TO SEE & DO
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