Nubeena
| Nubeena Tasmania | |
|---|---|
  Nubeena | |
| Coordinates | 43°06′S 147°45′E / 43.100°S 147.750°ECoordinates: 43°06′S 147°45′E / 43.100°S 147.750°E |
| Population | 277 (2006 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 7184 |
| Location | 82 km (51 mi) N of Hobart |
| LGA(s) | Tasman Council |
| State electorate(s) | Lyons |
| Federal Division(s) | Lyons |
Nubeena is a town on the Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania, Australia a township of Tasman Council, and seat of the municipality. At the 2006 census, Nubeena had a population of 277.[1]
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
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Nubeena (L) (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2009-06-09.
- ↑ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
External links
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