Austins Ferry
Template:Use Australian English Template:Use dmy dates Script error: No such module "infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Austins Ferry is a residential suburb of the local government area (LGA) of Glenorchy in the greater Hobart region of Tasmania. It is a suburb of Hobart.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Geography
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The waters of the River Derwent form the eastern boundary and parts of the northern and southern boundaries of the suburb.[2] Script error: No such module "wide image".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
History
Austins Ferry is named after James Austin (1776–1831), who had been transported to Port Phillip as a convict in 1803 along with his cousin John Earl, and who was subsequently sent to Van Diemens Land in 1804.[3]
After their sentences expired, the two men were granted small land parcels on the western shore of the River Derwent between Hobart and New Norfolk. In 1818 they established a ferry service across the river and later a punt which proved very conveniently-located for vehicular traffic travelling between Hobart and regions to the north, and they thus became very wealthy.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
In 1821 the visiting Governor Lachlan Macquarie renamed the village Roseneath, but it later reverted to its original name.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Austins Ferry was gazetted as a locality in 1960.[4]
The 2021 census recorded a population of 2,395 for Austins Ferry.Template:R
Facilities and attractions
James Austin's cottage
James Austin's original cottage (picture on the right) is preserved as a tourist attraction.
The opening hours for the cottage are limited to Sundays between 1pm and 4pm. It provides crafts and historical information.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Saint Virgil's College
Austins Ferry is the location of St Virgil's College, a private Roman Catholic co-educational school.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Austins Ferry Primary School
Austins Ferry Primary School is the local state school. It was established in 2011.[5][6]
Road infrastructure
National Route 1 (Brooker Highway) passes to the west of Austins Ferry. From there, several roads provide access to the locality.[4][7]
References
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- ↑ "Austins Ferry Primary School" Tasmanian Department of Education
- ↑ "Hansard" Tasmanian State Parliament
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