Ringarooma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids RingaroomaTasmania |
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Area surrounding Ringarooma which is right of centre
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 Ringarooma
Location in Tasmania
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| Population | 338 (2016 census) |
| Established | 1882 |
| Postcode(s) | 7263 |
| Elevation | 283 m (928 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Dorset Council |
| State electorate(s) | Bass |
| Federal Division(s) | Bass |
Ringarooma is a small town in north-eastern Tasmania. It is located just east of the Ringarooma River and is about 12 km (7.5 mi) south-west from Derby and 55 km (34 mi) east-northeast from Launceston. The area around Ringarooma is known for Dairy farming and timber harvesting. The locality is in the Dorset Council LGA, except for about 2.5% which is in the Break O'Day Council area.
Notable people
- Bartlett Adamson, journalist, poet, author and political activist (1884–1951), (born here)
- Alfred Gaby, recipient of the Victoria Cross (1892–1918), (born at Springfield near here)
- Alan Lindsay Wardlaw, pastoralist, soldier and parliamentarian, managed a farm nearby.
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