Barrack Street | |
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General information | |
Type | Street |
Length | 900 m (0.6 mi) |
Major junctions | |
North-West end | Patrick Street |
South-East end | Davey Street, Linden Avenue |
Location(s) | |
Suburb(s) | Hobart CBD |
Barrack Street is a street in Hobart, Tasmania. The Hobart Town military barracks were once located on this street. [1] [2]
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