Anglesea Barracks facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Anglesea Barracks |
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| Hobart, Tasmania | |
The two story Soldiers' Barracks at Anglesea Barracks. This building was built between 1847 and 1848.
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| Coordinates | 42°53′19″S 147°19′32″E / 42.888745°S 147.325496°E |
| Type | Defence Establishment |
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| Controlled by | Australian Defence Organisation, Australian Government |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1814 |
| In use | 1814–present |
Anglesea Barracks is a military base for the Australian Defence Force in central Hobart, Tasmania. It is a very old and important site for Australia's military.
The location for the barracks was chosen in December 1811 by Governor Lachlan Macquarie. Building work started on the first structures in 1814. This makes Anglesea Barracks the oldest Australian Army base still in use today. It celebrated its 200th birthday in December 2011.
The barracks was named after Henry Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey. He was involved with the Board of Ordnance, which was a group that managed military supplies and buildings.
What Happens There Now?
Anglesea Barracks is the main office for all Defence sites in Tasmania. It is a busy place where many different military and civilian groups work.
The barracks is home to various groups, including:
- Battalion Headquarters, 12th/40th Battalion, The Royal Tasmania Regiment
- Adelaide Universities Regiment, Tasmania Company
- Australian Army Band – Tasmania
- No. 29 Squadron RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force)
- Navy Headquarters Tasmania (Royal Australian Navy)
- TS Hobart, Australian Navy Cadet Band
- Anglesea Barracks Medical Centre
- Defence Estate and Infrastructure Group – Service Delivery Division Victoria & Tasmania
- Defence Force Recruiting
- Australian Air Force Cadets - 502 Squadron & 5 Wing Headquarters
- Australian Army Cadets - Tasmania Battalion Headquarters
Dining Areas
The barracks has special dining and social areas. These are called the Officers' Mess and the Sergeants' Mess. They are places where officers and sergeants can eat and relax.
Other Interesting Places
The barracks also houses the Army Museum of Tasmania. This museum is located in the old gaol (jail) building on the site. It shows the history of the Australian Army in Tasmania.
Anglesea Barracks is also one of two Defence National Contact Centres. These centres help manage communications for the Defence Force. The other centre is in Cooma, New South Wales.
