A history of Taroona, the suburb on Hobart's eastern shore of the Derwent south of the city, compiled by the Taroona Historical Group and published in 1988. The book traces Taroona's transformation from early colonial farm land in 1808 through to the established garden suburb it had become by 1986 — covering the families, properties and development that shaped the area across nearly two centuries.
Taroona is known today for the Shot Tower, built in 1870, and for its position on the Derwent estuary close to D'Entrecasteaux Channel.
Taroona is also known as the childhood home of Queen Mary of Denmark — born Mary Donaldson in Hobart, she attended Taroona High School during her secondary education in the 1980s before going on to the University of Tasmania, and later marrying Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark in 2004. Frederik became King of Denmark in January 2024, making Mary Queen Consort — and Taroona's most famous former resident.
At 360 pages, indexed and illustrated with black and white photographs, this is a substantial community history compiled by local researchers with direct knowledge of the area.
Out of print and not commonly found.
CONDITION
Used, generally very good condition. Contact the bookshop on 03 6381 1545 for additional photos and condition detail before purchasing.
BOOK DETAILS
- Softcover.
- 360 pages, indexed.
- Black and white photographs.
- Published 1988. Out of print.
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