Supply River

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Supply
Waterfall (www.tamarpulpmill.info).jpg
A small series of rapids near the river mouth
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Location of the Supply River mouth in Tasmania
Location
Country Australia
State Tasmania
RegionNorthern Tasmania
Physical characteristics
SourceMount Careless Forest Reserve
  locationbelow Kellys Lookout
  coordinates 41°18′5″S146°46′6″E / 41.30139°S 146.76833°E / -41.30139; 146.76833
  elevation416 m (1,365 ft)
Mouth Tamar River
  location
Supply Bay, Robigana
  coordinates
41°15′28″S146°56′48″E / 41.25778°S 146.94667°E / -41.25778; 146.94667 Coordinates: 41°15′28″S146°56′48″E / 41.25778°S 146.94667°E / -41.25778; 146.94667
  elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length27 km (17 mi)
Basin features
River system Tamar River
Tributaries 
  leftRookery Creek
  rightTunks Creek
[1]

The Supply River is a perennial river located in the northern region of Tasmania, Australia.

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Location and features

The river rises below Kellys Lookout within the Mount Careless Forest Reserve, southwest of Beaconsfield and west of Exeter. The river flows generally east-northeast, joined by two minor tributaries before reaching its confluence with the Tamar River at Robigana. From this point, the river enters Bass Strait. The river descends 416 metres (1,365 ft) over its 27-kilometre (17 mi) course. [1] The river is transversed by the West Tamar Highway.

The river draws its name from the supply of fresh water at a waterfall just 500 metres (1,600 ft) from the river mouth, discovered in 1804 when the Lady Nelson sailed up the Tamar River. [2] A water mill was built in circa 1825, approximately 30 kilometres (19 mi) north of Launceston, upstream of the junction of the Tamar and Supply rivers. [3] [4] A 500-metre (1,600 ft) walking trail leads from the river mouth to the water mill. [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Map of Supply River, TAS". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. 2015. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
  2. Parish, Steve. Australian Touring Atlas. Archerfield, Queensland: Steve Parish Publishing. p. 55. ISBN   978-1-74193-232-4.
  3. Pearson, Warwick (1997). "Water-Powered Flourmills in Nineteenth-Century Tasmania" (PDF). Australasian Historical Archaeology. 15.
  4. Walker, Tim (13 March 2013). "Launceston's colonial past revealed". ABC Northern Tasmania . Australia. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
  5. "PWS Concessions - Walking Track List - AS2156 classes 1 to 4". Parks Tasmania. 12 March 2009. Retrieved 18 March 2017.