Councillor (Alderman) Clarence City Council. In 1963 the Clarence War Memorial Pool was constructed, and in 1965, Eastlands Shopping Centre opened in Rosny Park, being further expanded in 1971 and 1978. For many years the Carols by Candlelight festival held annually in Charles Hand Park in the heart of the city, has continued to draw crowds of upwards of 20,000. To find your ward and Councillor, please enter your address below. Clarence City Council Alderman James Walker. Clarence City Council 38 Bligh Street (PO Box 96) Rosny Park Tasmania 7018 ABN 35 264 254 198. The city is dominated by the long, low-lying range of hills known as the Meehan Range which runs parallel to the river. Both teams have proved extremely successful: Clarence Football Club won the Tasmanian Football League in 1970, 1979, 1981, 1984, 1993–94, 1996–97, and 2000 (9 times in total), as well as winning the Southern Football League in 2001, 2002, 2004, and 2006 (4 total), during the period in which the statewide league was not competed for. [8], It is believed the indigenous Tasmanian Aborigines have lived in Tasmania for at least 35,000 years. Clarence City Council held a workshop last night and Alderman received a project briefing by proponents on the status of a hotel and hospitality development at Kangaroo Bay. Ferry services operates services between Bellerive Quay and Sullivans Cove at peak times on weekdays. 658 likes. • Opossum Bay [13], Collin's party arrived on the Derwent River on 16 February 1804, and immediately became becalmed in Storm Bay. Other commercial services are still provided in the older village centres in Bellerive, Howrah, Lindisfarne and Richmond. The city's western border is the Derwent River along the entire length. Many previously rural areas developed into residential areas. Council Administration. Their main public supply reservoir is Risdon Brook Dam. [16], The next areas within Clarence Plains to be settled on the eastern shore of Hobart's Derwent River, were Rosny, and its neighbours Montagu Bay and Lindisfarne to the north. Local authority, responsible for provision of such services as roads, libraries and planning permissions rests with the Clarence City Council. The Encyclopedia of Aboriginal Australia. When new settlers arrived from Norfolk Island in 1808, some were granted land in the Derwent Valley, and others upon Clarence Plains. There was an average of 2.5 persons per dwelling, and out of the 20,737 residences 1,532 or 7% were vacant. Picture: LUKE BOWDEN. The City of Clarence has few local media services, but is provided with media services that cover the entire area of Greater Hobart. Alderman Dean Ewington. The station remains the administrative Headquarters of 'East Command'. By the 1810s, a ferryman was making regular crossings of the Derwent between Sullivans Cove, and 'Kangaroo Point', near where the ferry still arrives at Bellerive Quay. Click to view latest results. Banking services also relocated branches, and many new retailers opened, complementing the prosperous Eastlands Shopping Centre. The growth was such that the municipality was officially incorporated as a city on 24 November 1988, with the population having grown beyond 50,000. 325 likes. However within months it had dried up, and his camp was in despair for want of water. Moreton Bay Regional Council, QLD. Aldermen will meet on Monday evening to discuss a confidential update on the plans. Tony Foster. [10] The Coal River Valley, Flagstaff Gully, Risdon Vale, Risdon Cove and the southern Meehan Range were all regions that were within the traditional spring and summer hunting-grounds of the Moomairemener people, bringing them into conflict with the British invaders within five months of the establishment of the camp at Risdon Cove. [19] A rare attempt at commercial opportunism was the short-lived Bellerive-Sorell Railway (1892 until 1926) which had its terminus on a long jetty extending into the Bay on reclaimed land that now makes up part of the Bellerive Boardwalk. [6], A review of colonial defences in the 1870s saw a complete overhaul of the coastal defences of Hobart, and a new fortress called Kangaroo Battery was constructed between 1880 and 1888 just to the south of Bellerive. Launceston, Tasmania (1854) [2 vols] (see: Vol. When it was first incorporated as a municipality in 1860, the region became referred to as the 'Clarence Municipality'. All aldermen represent the entire local areas as the city is not divided into wards. Telephone 03 6217 9500 Email clarence@ccc.tas.gov.au The rate of robberies was 33.2 per 100,000, also well below the national average. Learn about Mayor John Tory and how to invite the Mayor to an event, or request a proclamation, scroll or letter of greeting. The municipal area is made up of suburbs, seaside shacks, historic villages, vineyards, farms and so much more. For many years the eastern shore of the Derwent River lagged behind the development of arts and cultural activities that had occurred within Hobart itself. 1, pp.27-28), Clark, J. A Multi-screen cinema also opened in 2003, continuing the increasing availability of local services. More than a third of the total city area is untouched bushland, with many parks, and large areas given over to nature reserves. Candidate status. For many parts of the city electricity supply only arrived in the 1950s, and sealed roads, mains water, and sewage only began to be provided in the 1960s. [4] By the 1820s the settlement had spread to the 'Clarence Plains', but the area remained primarily agricultural until the mid to late 20th century, when it experienced a residential development boom. “When I put the motion forward, I expected it to pass,” she said. [4], Prior to the establishment of the British colony there, Captain John Hayes of the East India Company had sailed up the Derwent River, with the vessels Duke of Clarence and the Duchess of Bengal in 1793. Mayor Peter Flannery. Debra Thurley Alderman Clarence City Council djthurley@bigpond.com 0400 662 382. [9], Prior to the arrival of the British, there was nine distinctive 'nations' or 'tribes' within Tasmania. The Sorrell Causway and Tasman Bridge both form part of the Tasman Highway (A3) which is the major east-west thoroughfare through the city. Published by the Clarence City Council. Clarence City Council 38 Bligh Street (PO Box 96) Rosny Park Tasmania 7018 ABN 35 264 254 198. The ground usually hosts Australian home tests once every two years, and one-day internationals on an annual basis. Clarence, Tasmania. Despite the existence of small-scale manufacturing, agriculture, and viticulture, it is retail and government administration that provide the primary impetus of local economy. From Cremorne and Rokeby in the south, Clarence continues uninterrupted to Old Beach in the north. [57], The most commonly identified religious beliefs amongst residents of the City of Clarence were Anglicanism (16,217, or 21%), Roman Catholic (10,610, or 19%), and Uniting (2,331, or 2%). According to 2016 statistics, the rate of homicide in the Region was 1.7 per 100,000, well below the national average. Only two aldermen from the dismissed Glebe Council, McCormack and Emblem were elected in … The current member is the Liberals' Vanessa Goodwin who has held the seat since 2009. Made up of 12 councillors (aldermen), including 1 mayor and 1 deputy mayor. Lee worked in connection with the Old Age Pensioners’ Association. DETAILS There are thirteen government, and six religious primary schools in Clarence. 1, pp.15), History of Tasmania. The primary export product of the City of Clarence is now wine. Cr Nick Hayles. From there, the city of Hobart grew. Along with Clarence Sports Centre, Bellerive Sports Centre and Warrane Sports Centre provide facilities for sports such as basketball, indoor football, squash, tennis and badminton. When Rosny Park grew in importance as the administrative centre of Clarence, Bellerive Police Station was relocated there. The introduction of the Police Regulation Act 1898, which came into being on 1 January 1899, saw the creation of one unified police force for the whole colony. Clarence City Council, TAS. It is the second largest sailing club in southern Tasmania with over 800 members, and an annual turnover of over A$ 1 million. Endangered Distilling Co. Wine/Spirits. In Rumney, the other Legislative Council seat within Clarence, the current member is the Independent Tony Mulder, who has held the seat since 2011.[35]. 146 likes. Almost immediately following the exploration of the region following the settlement of Hobart in 1803, Hayes name of 'Clarence Plains' fell into common use. The City of Clarence generally receives sunrise two to three minutes before Hobart and Glenorchy, and sunset is also experienced slightly after the western shore, due to the angle of shadow cast by Mount Wellington. Most suburbs are served by centralised commercial services that are found primarily in Rosny Park which is the city's central business district. Published by the Clarence City Council. University of Tasmania. Olympia FC Warriors based at Warrior Park, Warrane and isClarence United based at Wentworth Park, Howrah are the cities premier football teams and play in the National Premier League. Commonwealth government offices soon also began opening with services such as Centrelink, the Australian Taxation Office, and the National Archives of Australia. The initial intelligence from the soldiers that had marched overland from Rokeby to Risdon Vale, and subsequent explorations suggested the plains on the eastern shore of the Derwent were more suited to agriculture. [39] During the period of isolation caused by the Tasman Bridge Disaster, The Friends' School established the Sherwood Primary School as an eastern shore branch for pupils in kindergarten to grade 2. Other suburbs, such as Acton Park, Cambridge and Richmond are isolated communities. "This Southern Outpost, Hobart 1846-1914" pp. By the late 1810s, farmers, timbermen, and pioneers had begun settling on the eastern shore of the Derwent River. 37% of occupied dwellings were privately owned, a further 37% were mortgaged, 20% rented, and the rest rent-free or under some other form of tenure. Clarence City Council has called an urgent special meeting to be held just four days before Christmas, in a move that has angered some aldermen and community members. Alderman, Director, Orchardist and mum Tasmania, Australia 500+ connections. [6] It is not usual for Clarence residents to be referred to by a gentilic, and if so they are usually given the title Hobartians along with all other residents of Greater Hobart, however locally they are usually identified as being 'from the eastern shore'. Electricity supply within the City of Clarence is administered by Aurora Energy on behalf of Hydro Tasmania, the state's sole electricity supply company. Public Figure. This initial conflict grew into the Black War, which devastated the population of the native Tasmanians. (2003), Clarence – A Brighter Place. [20] It was hoped that is could eventually be connected to the Tasmanian Main Line at Brighton, thus providing rail access to the south of Clarence Plains, Sorrell and the Tasman Peninsular, but engineering difficulties and economic problems led to its abandonment. (ed.) Alderman Dean Ewington. City Council Meetings, Agendas and Minutes. [49], Other amateur cricket clubs, Montagu Bay Cricket Club,[50] St. Aidans Cricket Club Inc.[51] and Richmond Cricket Club[52] are also based within Clarence, but compete in the Kookaburra Southern Cricket Association rather than the Tasmanian Grade Competition.[53]. Final. Alderman, Clarence City Council ”You deserve a council that makes decisions in your best interests, not those of big developers. Clarence City Council Alderman Candidate status. Sunshine Coast Council, QLD. His son Clarence Walter, born at St Leonards in 1890, served as a Commander with the Royal Australian Navy in World War II. The southern regions of the city are notorious for being affected by strong southerly winds known locally as the 'sea breeze', particularly during summer months. Since 2012 I have served as a Clarence City Alderman. Expansion to Eastlands Shopping Centre and the nearby commercial businesses on Bligh and Bayfield Streets has seen a strong growth in retail. I want our city to be vibrant and exciting, the best place to live, work and play. These are Clarence High School, Emmanuel Christian School, Geilston Bay High School, MacKillop College, Rokeby High School, and Rose Bay High School. [4], Upon his arrival, Collins discovered the camp in such a state of despair for want of water, it was threatened with collapse. University of Tasmania. Find out about City Councillors, their legislative offices and how they serve their communities. John Peers - Clarence City Council Alderman. [26], • Campania Such cards will be in accordance … [57], 92% of Clarence residents spoke English as their primary language. This development will provide economic, social and community benefits to the City of Clarence. Churchill Neighbourhood Centre. 9,917 residents (20%) belonged to various other faiths, and 9,611 (or 5%) identified as having no religion. In the end, they only arrived shortly before the ships were able to navigate up-river. Mains water remains so, and is now provided by the Clarence City Council. The council currently flies the Tasmanian, Australian and Clarence City flags, with a … In addition to hills, there is 191 km (119 mi) of shoreline, much of which is connected with paths, as well as over 30 beaches. Political Organization. In 2006 the farmhouse was redeveloped in sympathy with its heritage to allow new visual and performing arts spaces. The site at Risdon Cove was badly affect by inconsistent water supply, and stagnation of the inlet during the late summer. [34], The Legislative Council seat of Pembroke was a non-party seat until 1959. Community activity. A new Bellerive Police Station and Watch House was completed in 1842, and has subsequently been used as municipal council chambers, a district library and the CIB headquarters, but at present it is used as a Community Arts Centre. In 1993, the nearby town of Richmond was absorbed into the city of Clarence. 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