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Hobart, Glenorchy is a major City with strong industrial and commercial
bases. The city has captivating views of the forested Wellington Ranges
and the Derwent River. The settlement began at O'Briens Bridge in 1809,
near the present city centre and was predominantly a rural town until the
1930's, with the establishment of the Electolytic Zinc Company at Risdon
and Cadbury's confectionary factory at Claremont. These developments
resulting in a population explosion from 18 000 in the 1950's to over 40
000 in the 70's. The town was granted city status in 1964, becoming
Tasmania's third city. |
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