Nubeena
Nubeena is a town on the Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania, Australia a township of Tasman Council, and seat of the municipality. At the 2016 census, Nubeena had a population of 481.[1]
| Nubeena Tasmania | |
|---|---|
  Nubeena | |
| Coordinates | 43°06′S 147°45′E |
| Population | 481 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 7184 |
| Location | 103 km (64 mi) SE of Hobart |
| LGA(s) | Tasman Council |
| State electorate(s) | Lyons |
| Federal Division(s) | Lyons |
Media
Nubeena is served by 97.7 Tasman FM and Pulse FM Tasman which is run by the JNET Radio Network.
Geography
The town is halfway along the west coast of Tasman Peninsula, on Parsons Bay, which is a narrow continuation of Wedge Bay. It is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north-west of Port Arthur.
History
Nubeena Post Office opened on 1 December 1886. The first postmaster was Joseph Thornton (1813-1899) who carried the mail between Wedge Bay to Premaydena, then Impression Bay.[2]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Nubeena (L) (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
- Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
External links
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