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• Journal thought to be from Napoleonic Wars uncovered in Hobart ...

  

  Journal thought to be from Napoleonic Wars uncovered in Hobart second-hand bookshop Updated May 03, 2016 13:43:28 A journal that appears to be from the Napoleonic Wars has been discovered in a Hobart second-hand shop buried among a pile of old books.The small journal was written by John Squire, a British army officer and royal engineer who served with the Duke of Wellington between 1810 and 1812 during the Peninsular War.Richard Sprent, co-owner of Cracked And Spineless..

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• Shellfish producers wary of growing ocean acidification as climate ...

  

  Shellfish producers wary of growing ocean acidification as climate warms Updated May 03, 2016 17:56:24 Scientists are warning of the growing threat ocean acidification poses to marine ecosystems, industries and food security.A meeting of 350 scientists in Hobart, Tasmania this week at the Ocean in the High CO2 World conference is looking at ways to predict the rate of acidification and the regions most likely to be affected. CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Flagship research..

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• Minister 'amazed' Tasmanian firm did not win tender to build police ...

  

  Minister 'amazed' Tasmanian firm did not win tender to build police boat Posted May 03, 2016 13:22:13 Tasmania's Police Minister has dismissed concerns about the tender process for the state's newest police boat but has admitted he was amazed it was won by an interstate firm. Key points: Government backs police meetings with interstate boat builder biddersPolice Minister "disappointed" Tasmanian company failed to winLocal bidder RDM to get briefing of flaws in its te..

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• Tasmanians warned to batten down for wet and windy weather

  

  Tasmanians warned to batten down for wet and windy weather Updated May 03, 2016 17:04:17 The weather bureau is warning Tasmanians of a wet and windy week ahead after gusts associated with a cold front caused widespread power outages. Key points:No guarantee all power will be restored todayReports of trees and power lines down in north and north-westWeather bureau predicts more rain and wind this week The highest gust in the state reached 130kph at Maatsuyker Island of..

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• Police hunt man over alleged assault

  

  Police are hunting a man over an alleged assault at Woy Woy on March 27.THE Police Transport Command have released CCTV images of a man who officers believe may be able to assist with their inquiries into an alleged assault on a man at Woy Woy. Police said a man was at the taxi rank near Woy Woy train station when he was punched in the back of the head, knocking him unconscious about 1.05am on Sunday, March 27.The man in the CCTV image was described as being in his early 20s, having a slim build..

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