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  Risdon Cove - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Risdon Cove was the site of the first British settlement in Van Diemen's Land, now Tasmania, the smallest Australian state.
The Lady Nelson anchored at Risdon on the eastern shore of the Derwent River on Wednesday September 8 1803, five days before the whaler Albion arrived with Lt. Bowen on board.
In 1804 Lieutenant Colonel David Collins arrived in the Derwent from Port Phillip.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Risdon_Cove   (183 words)

  
 Risdon's notorious inmates - National - theage.com.au
Despite its relatively short history, Tasmania's Risdon Prison has become one of Australia's most notorious jails.
Not only is it known for housing many infamous inmates, including Port Arthur killer Martin Bryant and criminal-turned-celebrity Mark "Chopper" Read, the 280 bed jail came under fire in 1999 after the suicide deaths of several men over four months.
At the time, lawyer Simon Copper said Risdon was "cages within yards" and "concrete, steel, floors washed away by repeated scrubbing so they are down to the stone".
www.theage.com.au /news/National/Risdons-notorious-inmates/2005/05/09/1115584891846.html?from=moreStories   (415 words)

  
 Risdon Cove, Australia
From the Goodwood district the Bowen Bridge crosses the Derwent to Risdon Cove, where the first settlement - later moved south to Sullivan Cove on the other side of the river - was established.
On the Risdon Cove Historic Site is an interesting exhibition on the history of the settlement.
Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by international laws.
www.planetware.com /australia/risdon-cove-aus-tas-rc.htm   (64 words)

  
 History of Tasmania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The history of Tasmania begins at the end of the most recent ice age (approximately 10 000 years ago) when it is believed that the island was joined to the Australian mainland.
Tasmania was once inhabited by an indigenous population, the Tasmanian Aborigines, and evidence indicates their presence in the territory, later to become an island, at least 35 000 years ago.
The first settlement was by the British at Risdon Cove on the eastern bank of the Derwent estuary in 1803, by a small party sent from Sydney, under Lt. John Bowen.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/History_of_Tasmania   (7675 words)

  
 Adelaide IMC: newswire/8364
Vickie Douglas founded Prison Action and Reform after the gross failures of the system took the life of her young son after he was raped.
ELEANOR HALL: A criminal justice expert says Tasmania's Risdon Prison probably has the worst conditions in the country, with cold cells, cold food and very little for prisoners to do.
We believe that the people of Tasmania - both victims of crime and the general public - have the right to know that the Tasmania Prison Service is delivering a humane and just system of containment that is conducive to the reintegration of inmates back into Tasmanian society.
www.adelaide.indymedia.org.au /newswire/display/8364/index.php   (389 words)

  
 DHHS, Tasmania - Services - Risdon Vale Neighbourhood Centre Inc
The Risdon Vale Neighbourhood Centre creates and supports community networks, promotes individual health and well being, and provides training and employment opportunities.
The page has been produced by The Department of Health and Human Services Tasmania.
You are directed to a disclaimer and copyright notice governing the information provided.
www.dhhs.tas.gov.au /services/view.php?id=2281   (110 words)

  
 Clarence Plains Online Access Centre
Contact details for the Risdon Vale Neighbourhood Centre have been provided by Business Affairs from the register of Incorporated Associations and may have changed.
Please contact your nearest Online Access Centre if this information requires updating.
Tasmanian Communities Online is a program of the Government of Tasmania managed by the Department of Education.
www.tco.asn.au /oac/community_groups.cgi?groupID=4532&oacID=69   (78 words)

  
 Real Estate RISDON VALE Tasmania property ID #41835
Real Estate RISDON VALE Tasmania property ID #41835
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Built in 1960, this weatherboard home comprises of 3 bedrooms, open plan spacious living with timber sun deck off the kitchen and a refurbished bathroom.
www.propertypoint.com.au /view_property.cgi?propertyID=41835   (48 words)

  
 Risdon Tasmania, Australia Vacation Rentals, Bed and Breakfast Inns and Hotels by Rimstar International World Wide ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Risdon Tasmania, Australia Vacation Rentals, Bed and Breakfast Inns and Hotels by Rimstar International World Wide Lodging Directories.
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Phone: +61 3 6243 9879 / FAX: +61 3 6243 4182
www.rimstarintl.com /risdon_ta_h.htm   (38 words)

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