Nubeena
| Nubeena Tasmania | |
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  Nubeena | |
| Coordinates | 43°06′S 147°45′E / 43.100°S 147.750°E |
| Population | 481 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 7184 |
| Location | 103 km (64 mi) SE of Hobart |
| LGA(s) | Tasman Council |
| State electorate(s) | Lyons |
| Federal division(s) | Lyons |
Nubeena is a town and fishing village on the Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania, Australia a township of Tasman Council, and seat of the municipality. At the 2016 census, Nubeena had a population of 481.[1] It is the largest settlement on the peninsula.[3]
Media[edit]
Nubeena is served by 97.7 Tasman FM and Pulse FM Tasman which is run by the JNET Radio Network.
Geography[edit]
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[edit]
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.[4]
The town possesses a police station[5] and a branch of the Country Women's Association.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Nubeena (L) (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
- ^ Bureau of Meteorology. - Retrieved on 2007-11-11.
- ^ "Nubeena, Tasmania". Our Tasmania. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
- ^ "Keeping our police officers on the beat in rural and regional communities". www.premier.tas.gov.au. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ "Not just 'old biddies clucking over tea': This CWA branch was on the brink of closure — now its youngest member is 10". ABC News. 22 July 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
See also[edit]
Nubeena travel guide from Wikivoyage
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