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...that an elaborate network of coastal batteries was built by British colonial authorities to protect Hobart Town, but it was never used to defend the Tasmanian port from attacks by enemy warships?
...that after Anthony Kemp returned to England where he was questioned about his involvement in the overthrow of William Bligh (pictured) as Governor of New South Wales, he again went south and became known as the "father of Tasmania"?
...that global warming has had a positive effect on the Tasmanian wine industry allowing it to grow grapes more successfully then what would otherwise be possible?
...that Edward Abbott was the first judge to sit in a permanent civil court in the Australian State of Tasmania?

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