Buckingham 146 - Historical Chart Pawleena rich heritage

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The foresight of planners is reflected in the width of Patrick Street

The mountain range gives panoramic views over the town of Sheffield and its fertile agricultural plains to the north and the ravines carved by the Mersey River to the south

The area is popular with prospectors and people undertaking adventurous activities

The Freycinet Peninsula consists of scenic white sand beaches and prominent pink granite peaks attracting bushwalkers

Buckingham 146 - Historical Chart Pawleena rich heritageYear: circa 1830 Print Size: 83cm x 57cm This chart titled 'N. Bruni.' shows early grantees of North Bruny Island including George Augustus Robinson, a well know conciliator of Aborigines in Van Diemen's Land. In 1829 Robinson was appointed 'Storekeeper' at Bruny Island. He was employed to distribute rations to the local Aborigines but also took it upon himself to attempt to educate the children and introduce them to Christian principals and European