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'''Bothwell''', Tasmania is a small town with a population at the 2006 [[Census in Australia|census]] of |
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| Population | 376 [1] | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7030 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 352 m (1,155 ft) | ||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Central Highlands Council | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Lyons | ||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Lyons | ||||||||
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Bothwell, Tasmania is a small town with a population at the 2006 census of 37600000000000000.[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.
Bothwell Post Office opened on 1 June 1832.[2]
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Bothwell (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
Further reading
- Weeding, J.S. (1989) A history of Bothwell, Tasmania Hobart: Drinkwater Publishing. ISBN 0-949903-01-9
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