Longford, Tasmania
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| Longford Tasmania |
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 Panshanger near Longford |
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| Population: | 4,226 (2006)[1] |
| Established: | 1813 |
| Postcode: | 7301 |
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| LGA: | Northern Midlands Council |
| State District: | Lyons |
| Federal Division: | Lyons |
Longford is a town in the north-east of Tasmania, Australia. It lies 21 km south of Launceston, just off Illawarra Road, a road connecting the Bass and Midland Highways. It has a population of 4,226 (2006 census)[1] and is part of the Northern Midlands Council area.
The town was first settled in 1813 by pioneers relocated from Norfolk Island. Governor Macquarie granted land rights to the settlers who originally called the area Norfolk Plains. The existing name came from The Longford Inn, built in 1827 by Newman Williatt.
From 1953 to 1968, two Australian Grand Prix, several Tasman Cup races and touring car and motorcycle championship were organized on the 4.5 miles Longford circuit[2].
Today Longford is a popular tourist town for its historic buildings, including Brickendon and Woolmers, and also (along with Perth) a major regional centre for the Northern Midlands agricultural area.
[edit] Notable residents
- Albert Solomon, one of the Premiers of Tasmania, who was in office from 1912 to 1914.
- Walter Lee, three-time Premier of Tasmania was born and raised in Longford.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). Longford (State Suburb). 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2008-04-28.
- ^ Spirit of Longford : Circuit History
[edit] External links
- Longford, Tasmania is at coordinates Coordinates:
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