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Breadalbane
Tasmania
Breadalbane is located in Tasmania
Breadalbane
Breadalbane
Coordinates41°32′S 147°11′E / 41.533°S 147.183°E / -41.533; 147.183
Population108 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7258
Location11.2 km (7 mi) from Launceston
LGA(s)Launceston City Council
State electorate(s)Lyons
Federal division(s)Lyons

Breadalbane /brɛˈdlbɪn/[2] is a Tasmanian town, situated on the Midlands Highway, 11.2 kilometres (7.0 mi) from Launceston, Breadalbane was named by Governor Macquarie after the Earl of Breadalbane, his wife's cousin.[3] Earlier the district was known as 'Cocked Hat', 'The Springs' and 'Brumby's Plain'.

Breadalbane Post Office opened on 1 October 1847 and closed in 1968.[4]

The Breadalbane area was notorious in the early 19th century for sheep stealing. In the colonial days there were three inns at Breadalbane, The Albion, The Temperance Hotel, and The Woolpack Inn (today, only the Woolpack Inn still stands).

Today, there is an important roundabout at Breadalbane at the entrance to the city of Launceston, and Launceston Airport.

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Breadalbane (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2017-12-05. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ Raabus, Carol; Lawrence, Christopher. "How do you say Geilston Bay? Some Tassie place name pronunciation". ABC Hobart. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
  3. ^ "Naming of Breadalbane". Archived from the original on 2006-08-19. Retrieved 2009-12-12. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.