History of city Hobart, Tasmania in photos A small historical reference Geography: Date of foundation: 20 February 1804 History: Population: 225 000 Sights: Franklin square Odeon Theatre, circa 1930 Panorama of city from the Railway Station, circa 1881 Panorama of city, 1913 Port Arthur church and Penitentiary, circa 1880 Salamanca and Hobart waterfront Sullivans Cove about 1870 Sullivan's Cove from Battery Point, circa 1876

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