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- Fri Oct 09, 2009 4:17 pm
- Forum: Introductions - New Members please post a brief introduction here
- Topic: Introducing Sharon
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Introducing Sharon
Hi, I'm very interested in my Tasmanian family history which commenced in 1808. I am particularly interested in a fact provided by my father when he was alive. One of my ancestors was the first to carry mail on horseback between Launceston and Hobart. I was wondering when this was and which one of m...
- Fri Oct 09, 2009 4:08 pm
- Forum: Tasmania - Postal History to 1912
- Topic: 1st mail between Launceston & Hobart
- Replies: 1
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1st mail between Launceston & Hobart
My father told me one of my ancestors was the first to carry mail on horseback between Launceston and Hobart. This is feasible given my long family histoy in Tasmania. He has passed away, so I'm unable to ask him about this again. Does anyone know who it was?