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What are the towns/cities of Tasmania?

Swansea

Swansea Tasmania: is situated at the head of Great Oyster Bay overlooking the Freycinet National Park. Settled in 1827 as a military outpost the town is the administrative centre of Australia's oldest municipality, Glamorgan, proclaimed in 1860. There are many buildings of historical interest as well as the unique Prisoners Bridge, built by convicts in 1843 also named Spiky Bridge because of its stone spikes designed to prevent cattle falling over the side.
Swansea has safe sheltered beaches with great places for swimming and fishing in the river and bay.

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4/4/2009 4:45:32 AM
Lorraine and Shaz said:

Yes we both saw this bridge if you arent looking for it YOU will miss it. its on the left coming from Hobart okay.

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