Tassie ABCs (8)

G is for galah.

The galah is a very pretty cockatoo with feathers in contrasting dove grey and hot strawberry pink. Galahs are fairly recent arrivals in Tasmania, and you can see them in small flocks or pairs.

G is for - Geeveston

Geeveston is a small town on the Huon Highway in southern Tasmania. It was once known as Lightwood Bottom, but was renamed after William Geeves, who came from England in 1842 after Lady Franklin asked for someone to establish a local church. Geeveston is involved in timber and orcharding.

G is for - George River.

An east coast river, part of which forms the impressive St Columba Falls.

G is for - George Town.

George Town is a pleasant town on the East Tamar Highway, not far from Launceston. It is the oldest town in Australia - any alternative claimants being either deserted or now regarded as cities. It shares many street names with Launceston. Go to http://www.georgetown.tas.gov.au/georget... fir a virtual visit.

G is for - Gielston Bay

Gielston Bay belongs to the city of Clarence which itself was once a suburb of Hobart.

G is for - Gladstone

The tin-mining town of Gladstone is in north eastern Tasmania. It was first settled in 1870, and a coach used to run from the township to Derby. These days it depends on tourism and farming for its economy.

G is for - goats.

Goats thrive in Tasmania, and can often be seen in their A-frame shelters along the roadside.

G is for gold.

Gold in Tasmania! Gold has been discovered at Mangana, Mathinna, Fingal, Jane River, Lynchs Creek, Mt Lyell, Beaconsfield etc etc etc! Some of these finds were developed into economic propositions,some weren't... and just a few continue into the 21st Century.

G is for - Golden Delicious.

The Golden Delicious is a favourite apple grown in Tasmania. Best eaten fresh and tree-ripened, it's a wonderful choice for the back garden. Go here for a picture of golden delicious on the tree. http://www.naumes.com/golddel.htm

G is for - Golden Fleece Rivulet.

This charmingly named small stream is near St Helens in eastern Tasmania. Other features in the area also bear Greek myth names.

G is for - Golden Valley.

Golden Valley is another of the prettily named Tasmanian settlements, this time a tiny place that lies in the Meander Valley towards the Lake Highway between Deloraine and the Great Lake. Check it out here.http://www.meandervalley.com/main.html?v...

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