Liffey, Tasmania
Liffey is a town 41 kilometres (25 mi) south-west of Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. It was named by Captain William Moriarty, from Ireland.[2] The town is situated in rainforest, on the Liffey River at the foot of the Great Western Tiers.[2] Nearby towns are Bracknell and Blackwood Creek.
| Liffey Tasmania | |
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 Liffey baptist church | |
  Liffey | |
| Coordinates | 41°40′S 146°54′E |
| Population | 155 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 7301 |
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| LGA(s) | Northern Midlands Council |
| State electorate(s) | Lyons |
| Federal Division(s) | Lyons |
The most notable attraction in the area is Liffey Falls.[2]
Liffey Post Office opened on 16 August 1887 and closed in 1973.[3]
References
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- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Liffey (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
- "Liffey". Councils of Northern Midlands, Southern Midlands and Central Highlands. Archived from the original on 18 May 2009. Retrieved 23 June 2009.
- Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
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