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Richmond is a town in Tasmania about 25 km north-east of Hobart, in the Coal River region, between the Midland Highway and Tasman Highway. At the 2006 census, Richmond had a population of 880. [1] Richmond's most famous landmark is the Richmond Bridge, built in 1823 to 1825, around the time of the town's first settlement. It is Australia's ...
The Richmond urban area, as defined by Statistics New Zealand, covers 17.55 km 2 (6.78 sq mi) and incorporates nine statistical areas. The Daelyn statistical area, covering 1.47 km 2 (0.57 sq mi), is the sole area of Richmond within Nelson City; the remaining eight areas are within Tasman District. [1]
The Richmond Gaol is a convict era building and tourist attraction in Richmond, Tasmania, and is the oldest intact gaol in Australia. Building of the gaol commenced in 1825, and predates the establishment of the penal colony at Port Arthur in 1833. [ 1 ]
The Richmond Bridge is a heritage-listed arch bridge located on the B31 ("Convict Trail") in Richmond, 25 kilometres (15.5 mi) north of Hobart in Tasmania, Australia. It is the oldest stone span bridge in Australia. [2] In 2005, the bridge was recognised as an outstanding historic place and added to the Australian National Heritage List.
The Coal River Valley is located in southern Tasmania, primarily within the City of Clarence, and is known for its fertile agricultural land and rich history.The valley lies to the east of Hobart, nestled between the Meehan Range and the Pontos Range, with the historic town of Richmond at its heart.
Map of Tasmania within Australia Hobart, the capital and largest urban area in Tasmania Launceston Devonport Burnie. Tasmania is the smallest Australian state, with a population of 557,571 as of the 2021 Australian census [1] and an area of 68,401 square kilometres (26,410 sq mi). [2]
Tasman District Council (unitary authority) headquarters are at Richmond, close to the adjoining Nelson City, which is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) further north. The head of local government is the mayor. Community Boards exist to serve outlying areas in Motueka and Golden Bay.
Brendon Gale (born 18 July 1968) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).. As a qualified lawyer, he practised law with a commercial law firm for some time after his retirement from football, and then was CEO of the AFL Players' Association from 2005 to 2009.