Bothwell, Tasmania
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| Population: | 376 [1] | ||||||
| Postcode: | 7030 | ||||||
| Elevation: | 352 m (1,155 ft) | ||||||
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| LGA: | Central Highlands Council | ||||||
| State electorate: | Lyons | ||||||
| Federal Division: | Lyons | ||||||
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Bothwell, Tasmania is a small town with a population at the 2006 census of 376.[1] Situated in central Tasmania on the River Clyde, it is notable for hunting and being a lake district. It is part of the municipality of Central Highlands Council. Nearby locations include Ouse, Hamilton and Kempton.
For some years after 1848, Bothwell was the place of exile of the Irish nationalist leaders John Mitchel and John Martin; their lodging Nant Cottage still stands.
Bothwell is home to the oldest golf course in Australia, Ratho, which was built in the mid 1850s.[2]
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[edit] References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Bothwell (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=UCL601000&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ^ Ratho Golf Links - Official site. see also http://www.bothwell.com.au
[edit] Further reading
- Weeding, J.S. (1989) A history of Bothwell, Tasmania Hobart: Drinkwater Publishing. ISBN 0949903019
Coordinates: 42°23′S 147°00′E / 42.383°S 147°E
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