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  2. Cataract Gorge - Wikipedia

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    The original toll house at which pedestrians had to pay to enter the walk can still be seen near King's Bridge on the northern edge of the gorge. The chairlift is the longest single-span chairlift in the world, with the longest span being 308 m (1,010 ft). [5] The chairlift, built in 1972, has a total span of 457 m (1,499 ft).

  3. King's Bridge (Launceston) - Wikipedia

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    1864. Inaugurated. 4 February 1864. Rebuilt. 1904. Location. King's Bridge is a wrought-iron bridge crossing the South Esk River at the mouth of the Cataract Gorge in Launceston, Tasmania . Construction of the bridge began in 1864. The bridge span was constructed in Manchester, England and was transported to Launceston for final assembly.

  4. Launceston, Tasmania - Wikipedia

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    The Cataract Gorge is Launceston's largest tourist attraction and is in close proximity to the city centre. It is home to the longest single span chairlift in the world, stretching 308 metres (1,010 ft) across the gorge. [61] [62] Launceston has many parks throughout the city including City Park, located next to the city centre. City Park is ...

  5. Duck Reach Power Station - Wikipedia

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    The Duck Reach Power Station first operated on a trial basis on the evening of the 10th of December 1895, when it was used to illuminate some of Launceston's streets using arc lights. On the 1st of February 1896, the hydro-electric power system was officially switched on, remaining in operation until 1955. [1]

  6. Alex Lithgow - Wikipedia

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    See media help. Alexander Frame Lithgow (1 December 1870 in Glasgow – 12 July 1929 in Launceston, Tasmania) was a Scottish-born, New Zealand and Australian based composer and bandleader known as the " Sousa of the Antipodes ". His name is pronounced "Alek" by his family.

  7. Trams in Launceston - Wikipedia

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    History. Launceston Municipal Tramways, a subsidiary of the Launceston City Council, began operating on three routes on 4 August 1911 from Brisbane Street in the Launceston central business district to King's Bridge ( Cataract Gorge ), David Street ( Newstead) and McKenzie Street ( Mowbray ). [1] [2] [3] [4]

  8. Can You Believe “Dirty Dancing” Turns 37 Today? See a Glowing ...

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    On Aug. 21, 1987, summer vacations changed forever when Dirty Dancing premiered.. The film told the stories of resort dance director Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze, then 34) and young guest Frances ...

  9. Church of the Apostles, Launceston - Wikipedia

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    In the same year the government granted the Catholics a site in Margaret Street, "at the foot of the Cataract Hill", for the construction of a permanent building, a chapel dedicated to Saint Joseph. The foundation stone for the St Joseph's church was laid on 19 March 1839 by Rev. Gentleman, and the church was inaugurated in October 1842.

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