2005 Tassie

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...and historical museum..
...and historical museum..
tells the story of the...
tells the story of the...
popular 'rebellion' against the unfair railway tax..
popular 'rebellion' against the unfair railway tax..
As the story tells it, the government tried to...
As the story tells it, the government tried to...
...enforce the tax by confiscating and auctioning dissenter's property. The auction customers were however, 'warned off' purchasing...
...enforce the tax by confiscating and auctioning dissenter's property. The auction customers were however, 'warned off' purchasing...
..in no uncertain terms.  (I  love the axe on top). The uprising prevailed and the tax was scrapped...
..in no uncertain terms. (I love the axe on top). The uprising prevailed and the tax was scrapped...
Then it was north of Launceston...
Then it was north of Launceston...
....through the picturesque Tamar Valley...
....through the picturesque Tamar Valley...
I...tracking the Tamar River to the Tamar Valley Folk Festival
I...tracking the Tamar River to the Tamar Valley Folk Festival
..and meetings with old friends Margaret Roadnight and Lindsay Campbell...before flying out  at dawn.. to Tamworth
..and meetings with old friends Margaret Roadnight and Lindsay Campbell...before flying out at dawn.. to Tamworth





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