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References
- ↑ Brothers (2001), p.607.
- ↑ "A Brief History of the George Town District". www.gtdhs.com. George Town and District Historical Society Inc. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
- ↑ "PH30-1-648". Libraries Tasmania's Online collection. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
- ↑ Cronly, B.1j (8 October 1947). "Place Names". The Mercury (Hobart) . p. 3. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
- ↑ Brothers (2001), p.607.
Sources
- Brothers, Nigel; Pemberton, David; Pryor, Helen; & Halley, Vanessa. (2001). Tasmania’s Offshore Islands: seabirds and other natural features. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery: Hobart. ISBN 0-7246-4816-X
Robert Barr owned garden island 1991 to 2009
Coordinates: 43°15′S147°07′E / 43.250°S 147.117°E
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