Hobart's Historical Review

Australians began to build this city in 1804, only 16 years later than Sydney, making it the second oldest city in Australia. Streets with historic buildings everywhere are interesting. For example, Salamanca Square, located at the southern end of the port, was crowded with tourists during the prevailing whaling period, and the stone warehouse was reminiscent of the colonial era. The hill behind Salamanca Square is Cape Batri, where there are many19th century houses. Strolling through it makes people feel like they are in a movie. The hotel casino in Cape Leicester is the earliest casino in Australia. Although it is not as luxurious as Las Vegas, it gives people an elegant feeling, probably because of Australia's elegant temperament. Although horse racing is very popular, no one will lose all his wealth because of gambling. Hobart's busiest time is summer. Especially in the Sydney-Hobart regatta, which started from Sydney the next morning after Christmas, when the sailboat 65438+February 3 1 arrived in Hobart Port, the quiet city suddenly boiled. In the regatta, Australian and New Zealand sailboats performed very well, but the giant American sailboats won the majority. Greet the new year with the unrestrained joy and noise of the contestants, church bells and ship whistles.

The local aborigines are members of the semi-nomadic Mohonia tribe. 1803, despite the existence of French explorers at that time, the British became the first criminal settlers in Reston Bay. 1804, the residence moved to the present site of Shorofen Bay in Hobart. Later, a series of bloody conflicts occurred between Europeans and indigenous people. As happened in America, the diseases brought by Europeans wiped out the natives. The remaining areas were quickly occupied by foreign free settlers and prisoners (see port arthur entry). As derwent Estuary is one of the best deep-water ports in Australia, the second deepest natural port in the world (next to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) and the whale and seal trade center in the Southern Ocean, it has rapidly developed into a major port with related industries, such as shipbuilding.

1836 In February, charles robert darwin visited Hobart Town as a member of the scientific research ship Hound. In the book A Hound's Journey, he described himself as "particularly impressed by several big houses, whether they have been built or under construction." According to the census of Hobart Town 1835, Hobart Town has 13826 residents, while Tasmania has a population of 36505.

From 1836 to 1843, the governor of Tasmania/Hobart was the famous Sir sir john franklin.

1842, Hobart became a city, 1875 changed its name to Hobart.

Overview of the city Hobart has completely preserved many colonial buildings. In the city center, there are 65438+ warehouses built of sandstone in 1930s, the old Parliament Building and the earliest Royal Theatre in Australia. Hobart's most famous buildings are Hobart Wrestling Casino Hotel and Old Hobart Bridge on the Deventer River. This beautiful arch bridge, all made of steel frame and cement, spans the derwent River and connects the cities on both sides of the river. The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery houses British prisoners in exile and cultural relics from the colonial period, such as nine-tailed whips, handcuffs, fetters and yokes. The "cannon angle" in the urban area is the first populated area. At that time, the size of HOS flats was directly proportional to the social status of the owners. Up to now, there are houses of various styles and shapes.

In the suburbs of Hobart, there are many ancient fortresses, the most famous of which is Fort Point in Prince Park in the suburbs, where there are the oldest buildings in the state. The big fort stands on the top of the cliff like a bunker, with its gun pointed at the sea, like a warning to intruders. There are also 100-year-old pubs and shops in Fort Point. Hobart, like other cities, has excellent sports facilities, and the derwent River is an ideal place for all kinds of water sports. Surfing is mainly in Clifton Beach, a few kilometers south of Hobart. An important activity here in a year is sailing from Sydney to Hobart. On the first day after Christmas every year, 20 large speedboats set sail from Sydney Harbour, held a 1020 km race and arrived at their destination-Hobart. This sailing competition was held at the same time as the celebration of Tanimaniya Festival 10. The city is full of festive atmosphere, including parades, outdoor performances and fireworks.