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Heritage and History Information via Obelisks situated around the town and Plaques complete with QR codes detailing the historical significance of specific buildings a project of the Tourism Association with significant input from the

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Heritage and History Information via Obelisks situated around the town and Plaques complete with QR codes detailing the historical significance

f specific buildings – a

project of the Tourism Association with significant input from the Stanley Museum

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Birth Place of Tasmania’s only Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons. Open daily by volunteers from September to May. Managed by the State Government, Parks and Wildlife

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Stanley Town Hall c1911 venue for many events – wedding receptions, town and district functions, various performances, community Christmas Carols, School Concert Film Society hold a monthly film night emanating the historical “Crystal Talkies”

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Left: First Colonial Cemetery

Right: Penguin Habitat adjacent to the Cemetery running along the foreshore. This area is accessible by the public. The Stanley School children take a particular interest in the penguin colony.

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Located on the foreshore at Godfrey’s Beach - a Community Anzac Centenary Project commemorating the sacrifice of 86 men from the local district as a result of World War I. Funds provided by State Government and local businesses and

individuals. Completed for Anzac Day 2015.

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Annual Events like Targa Tasmania (Left) Visit by Citroen Car Club

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Annual Events - the Agricultural Show Organised by a voluntary committee has been running for 108 years. (Below) Christmas Parade organised by the Stanley Fire Brigade for over 30 years.

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Filming of “Light Between Oceans” by Dreamworks in 2014; Released September 2016; Billboards showing the transformation of the streets during filming are located around the town; initiative of Chamber of Commerce

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Accommodation, Restaurants and Retail Outlets are located in Heritage Buildings as well as Modern Buildings; Majority of businesses are local family businesses who have invested and have confidence in Stanley as a tourist location.

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Heritage Buildings

Dating back to 1888 with various

uses including a store, milk bar, bank Currently a restaurant and retail outlet

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Formerly ANZ Bank; currently a boutique store

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Transformation 1975 to present day – like many buildings, now used for accommodation

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Comparison from 1975 – now used as accommodation A Saddler Shop c1900

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C1860 - A variety of shop fronts including Draper’s Shop, Barbers, General Store, Milliner and Dressmaker, Boot Emporium Present Day – Home to Chocolate Shop and Café plus Accommodation

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Transformation from 1975 – One of the first buildings in Stanley 1844-1946 Commercial Hotel

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Left: Originally Shamrock Inn 1849; currently Bayview Guest House Right: 1848 VDL Co’s store; later butter and fish factory. Now boutique accommodation.

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1850 Emily Hotel; with various name changes, including Union Hotel, has been a working Hotel since that date Currently known as Stanley Hotel complete with wine cellar

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