Risdon, Tasmania

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Risdon
Hobart, Tasmania
Coordinates 42°49′28″S 147°19′3″E / 42.82444°S 147.31750°E / -42.82444; 147.31750Coordinates: 42°49′28″S 147°19′3″E / 42.82444°S 147.31750°E / -42.82444; 147.31750
Postcode(s) 7017
LGA(s) City of Clarence
Federal Division(s) Franklin
Suburbs around Risdon:
(Bowen Bridge) Otago
Derwent River Risdon Risdon Vale
Derwent River Geilston Bay

Risdon is a suburb of Hobart, capital city of Tasmania, Australia. It is west of Risdon Vale.

History

Risdon Post Office opened on 1 July 1864. It was named Gregson during 1911.[1]

Eucalyptus risdonii

Eucalyptus risdonii is native to this location, and is the emblem of Geilston Bay High School.

References

  1. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012. 


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