City of Glenorchy
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The City of Glenorchy is a Local Government Area of Tasmania
which covers several northern suburbs of Hobart
including the suburb of Glenorchy
by the same name. The city is managed by Glenorchy City Council. Current mayor is Stuart Slade.
to set eyes on Glenorchy was a Frenchman, a member of Bruni d'Entrecasteaux's
crew, in 1793. An English expedition arrived two months later, under the command of John Hayes
. Hayes sailed up the river which he referred to as the Derwent
. He named Prince of Wales Bay and called the area around New Town and Moonah, King George's Plains. Hayes named the Glenorchy area New Cumberland.
This French presence was the main influence in Lieutenant Governor Bowen's
decision to settle where Hobart
now exists.
The period between 1840 and 1860 was one of steady growth in Glenorchy, culminating in the area becoming a municipality in 1864. Glenorchy is believed to have been so named by governor Lachlan Macquarie after his wife's home in Scotland
. The name means 'glen of tumbling waters'.
City status was given to Glenorchy on 24 October 1964, exactly one hundred years after it was first proclaimed a municipality.
, from just north of the Queens Domain
in the south, to the Bridgewater Bridge and Causeway
in the north, and extends west as far as the foothills of Mount Wellington
.
and the Brooker Highway
which are owned and maintained by the Tasmanian Government.
at Montrose bay, at the showgrounds
there is the annual Royal Hobart Show
and the Hobart Cup
at Tattersalls Park
.
in the greater area of Hobart
, as well as a Village Cinemas
complex at Glenorchy Central and an AMF Bowling Center
at Moonah
The Derwent Entertainment Centre
provides the city with the opportunity to host many local and international artists. Some of the artists that have played here include: Dire Straits
, INXS
, Elton John
, John Farnham
, Kylie Minogue
and Bob Dylan
. The DEC is also used for expos, trade shows and sporting events.
The Moorilla Estate
often hold musical performances in the summer months. Some of the artists that have played at this venue include: Grinspoon
, Paul Kelly
and The Pretenders
.
is just one of the places where sport is played seriously within the city.
, on the northern side of the city; Montrose Bay High School located at Rosetta
; Cosgrove High School
, Dominic College
and Guilford Young College
close to the city center; and Claremont College
slightly to the north at Claremont
.
(the largest being in Hobart
).The City has three Major commercial areas include Moonah
, Glenorchy CBD
and Claremont
. Claremont has one main shopping center (Claremont Village
) and a few retail outlets. Moonah has 3 arcades, 2 Department stores (Harris Scarfe
and Clive Peeters
,and Beacon Lighting stores in Tasmania, and a new shopping center has been built in the area of the old Woolworths supermarket, featuring a new updated one. The Glenorchy CBD has three major indoor shopping centres, Northgate Shopping Centre, Glenorchy Central (Centro), and the Glenorchy Plaza, There are also several retail outlets in this area (including Retravision
and Harvey Norman
).
Tasmania
Tasmania is an Australian island and state. It is south of the continent, separated by Bass Strait. The state includes the island of Tasmania—the 26th largest island in the world—and the surrounding islands. The state has a population of 507,626 , of whom almost half reside in the greater Hobart...
which covers several northern suburbs of Hobart
Hobart
Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Founded in 1804 as a penal colony,Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney. In 2009, the city had a greater area population of approximately 212,019. A resident of Hobart is known as...
including the suburb of Glenorchy
Glenorchy, Tasmania
Glenorchy is a business district and suburb in the northern part of greater Hobart, capital of the state of Tasmania, Australia. The land was originally used for agriculture but is now a largely suburban, working-class area...
by the same name. The city is managed by Glenorchy City Council. Current mayor is Stuart Slade.
History
Tasmanian Aboriginals were the first inhabitants of the area where Glenorchy lies today. The first EuropeanEuropean ethnic groups
The ethnic groups in Europe are the various ethnic groups that reside in the nations of Europe. European ethnology is the field of anthropology focusing on Europe....
to set eyes on Glenorchy was a Frenchman, a member of Bruni d'Entrecasteaux's
Bruni d'Entrecasteaux
Antoine Raymond Joseph de Bruni d'Entrecasteaux was a French navigator who explored the Australian coast in 1792 while seeking traces of the lost expedition of La Pérouse....
crew, in 1793. An English expedition arrived two months later, under the command of John Hayes
John Hayes (explorer)
Sir John Hayes was an 18th century explorer for the British East India Company, who explored eastern Tasmania and named the Derwent River in 1793.-References:John Hayes is one of the unsung heroes of animation....
. Hayes sailed up the river which he referred to as the Derwent
Derwent River (Tasmania)
The Derwent is a river in Tasmania, Australia. It was named after the River Derwent, Cumbria by British Commodore John Hayes who explored it in 1793. The name is Brythonic Celtic for "valley thick with oaks"....
. He named Prince of Wales Bay and called the area around New Town and Moonah, King George's Plains. Hayes named the Glenorchy area New Cumberland.
This French presence was the main influence in Lieutenant Governor Bowen's
John Bowen (colonist)
John Bowen was a naval officer and colonial administrator. Led the first settlement of Tasmania at Risdon Cove. He was the son of James Bowen, and was born at Ilfracombe, Devon, England.-Early career:...
decision to settle where Hobart
Hobart
Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Founded in 1804 as a penal colony,Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney. In 2009, the city had a greater area population of approximately 212,019. A resident of Hobart is known as...
now exists.
The period between 1840 and 1860 was one of steady growth in Glenorchy, culminating in the area becoming a municipality in 1864. Glenorchy is believed to have been so named by governor Lachlan Macquarie after his wife's home in Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
. The name means 'glen of tumbling waters'.
City status was given to Glenorchy on 24 October 1964, exactly one hundred years after it was first proclaimed a municipality.
Geography
The City spans the area along the Derwent RiverDerwent River (Tasmania)
The Derwent is a river in Tasmania, Australia. It was named after the River Derwent, Cumbria by British Commodore John Hayes who explored it in 1793. The name is Brythonic Celtic for "valley thick with oaks"....
, from just north of the Queens Domain
Queens Domain
The Queens Domain, also known as The Domain to locals, is a small hilly area of bushland just north-east of the CBD of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, alongside the Derwent River...
in the south, to the Bridgewater Bridge and Causeway
Bridgewater Bridge
The Bridgewater Bridge and Causeway spans the Derwent River in Tasmania, Australia between Bridgewater and Granton. It consists of a vertical lift bridge and a specially-built causeway connecting the bridge to the east bank of the river. It accommodates a two-lane highway, a single track railway...
in the north, and extends west as far as the foothills of Mount Wellington
Mount Wellington (Tasmania)
Mount Wellington is a mountain on whose foothills is built much of the city of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. It is often referred to simply as 'the Mountain' by the residents of Hobart, and it rises to AHD over the city....
.
Demographics
The greater Hobart area has a population of around 245,000 (census 2005) people. The City of Glenorchy local government area has a population of 44,716, making Glenorchy the third most populated city in the greater area of Hobart.Road infrastructure
The City Of Glenorchy owns most of the roads within its boundaries, the two exceptions being Goodwood RoadGoodwood Road, Tasmania
Goodwood Road is a 4 lane link road that connects the City of Glenorchy to the City of Clarence in the greater area of Hobart, Tasmania. Using the Bowen Bridge the road travels over the Derwent River in semi-highway road layout...
and the Brooker Highway
Brooker Highway
The Brooker Highway is a highway in the State of Tasmania, Australia. Also known as the Northern Outlet, the highway is the major arterial route through Hobart's northern suburbs and is Hobart's major road connection to the cities and towns of Northern Tasmania...
which are owned and maintained by the Tasmanian Government.
Events
The city hosts several annual events, including a regattaRegatta
A regatta is a series of boat races. The term typically describes racing events of rowed or sailed water craft, although some powerboat race series are also called regattas...
at Montrose bay, at the showgrounds
Hobart Showground
The Royal Hobart Showgrounds is the site of the Royal Hobart Show and many other smaller events including a Market on the grounds every Sunday. The Royal Hobart Showground is located 10 km north of Hobart, between the junction to Brooker Highway/Goodwood Road and the Main Road in Glenorchy.-Royal...
there is the annual Royal Hobart Show
Royal Hobart Show
The Royal Hobart Show is an annual event held at the Royal Showgrounds in Glenorchy in October. The event focuses on the rural exploits of Tasmanians with events such as livestock judging and wood chopping. Also popular at the event are show bags and rides....
and the Hobart Cup
Hobart Cup
The AAMI Hobart Cup is Tasmania's premier Thoroughbred horse race. It is part of the Tasmanian Summer Racing Carnival, and is also one of Tasmania's main annual social events. The Cup is usually held on the first or second Monday in February....
at Tattersalls Park
Tattersalls Park
Tattersalls Park is a Thoroughbred horse-racing venue located on Goodwood Road within Glenorchy, Tasmania, Australia. It is located in close proximity to the Brooker Highway, the Hobart Showground, the Derwent Entertainment Centre and the Derwent River...
.
Entertainment
Glenorchy has a huge amount of entertainment to offer, considering its size. Located on the Main Road there is the only Ice Skating RinkIce rink
An ice rink is a frozen body of water and/or hardened chemicals where people can skate or play winter sports. Besides recreational ice skating, some of its uses include ice hockey, figure skating and curling as well as exhibitions, contests and ice shows...
in the greater area of Hobart
Hobart
Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Founded in 1804 as a penal colony,Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney. In 2009, the city had a greater area population of approximately 212,019. A resident of Hobart is known as...
, as well as a Village Cinemas
Village Cinemas
Village Cinemas is an Australian cinema chain. Its Australian sites are owned and operated by Village Roadshow-Amalgamated Holdings Limited joint venture Australian Theatres. The group has rebranded several of its premier Australian and New Zealand cinemas as Event Cinemas since 2009. Village...
complex at Glenorchy Central and an AMF Bowling Center
AMF Bowling Center
AMF Bowling Centers, Inc. is the world's largest owner and operator of bowling centers, employing more than 10,000 people. The centers offer multi-lane Ten-pin bowling for all ages, support league play, and local events such as Dollar Mania and Late Night College Fest as well as Xtreme Bowling...
at Moonah
Moonah, Tasmania
Moonah is a central business district and a large suburb within the greater area of Hobart, Tasmania. Moonah lies in the Local government area of City of Glenorchy. It was originally land given free to settlers along the banks of the New Town Rivulet. These areas eventually became known as the...
The Derwent Entertainment Centre
Derwent Entertainment Centre
Derwent Entertainment Centre is a multi-purpose arena and is the primary venue, in Hobart, for large indoor functions/events. It was constructed in 1989 and is situated in between the waterfront of the River Derwent, the Brooker Highway and Tattersalls Park.Between 1989 and 1996, it was the home of...
provides the city with the opportunity to host many local and international artists. Some of the artists that have played here include: Dire Straits
Dire Straits
Dire Straits were a British rock band active from 1977 to 1995, composed of Mark Knopfler , his younger brother David Knopfler , John Illsley , and Pick Withers .Dire Straits' sound drew from a variety of musical influences, including jazz, folk, blues, and came closest...
, INXS
INXS
INXS are an Australian rock band, formed as The Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales. Mainstays are Garry Gary Beers on bass guitar, Andrew Farriss on guitar/keyboards, Jon Farriss on drums, Tim Farriss on lead guitar and Kirk Pengilly on guitar/sax...
, Elton John
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
, John Farnham
John Farnham
John Peter Farnham, AO, formerly billed as Johnny Farnham , is an English-born Australian pop singer. He was a teen pop idol from 1964 to 1979, and has since forged a career as an adult contemporary singer. His career has mostly been as a solo artist although he briefly replaced Glenn Shorrock as...
, Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Ann Minogue, OBE - often known simply as Kylie - is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing...
and Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter, musician, poet, film director and painter. He has been a major and profoundly influential figure in popular music and culture for five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly...
. The DEC is also used for expos, trade shows and sporting events.
The Moorilla Estate
Moorilla Estate
Moorilla is a winery located in the suburb of Berriedale, 12 km north of the city centre of Hobart, Tasmania. It was established in 1958 by Italian-Australian former textile merchant Claudio Alcorso....
often hold musical performances in the summer months. Some of the artists that have played at this venue include: Grinspoon
Grinspoon
Grinspoon are an Australian rock band from Lismore, New South Wales formed in 1995 and fronted by Phil Jamieson on vocals and guitar with Pat Davern on guitar, Joe Hansen on bass guitar and Kristian Hopes on drums. Also in 1995, they won the Triple J-sponsored Unearthed competition for Lismore,...
, Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly (musician)
Paul Maurice Kelly is an Australian rock music singer-songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player. He has performed solo, and has led numerous groups, including the Dots, the Coloured Girls, and the Messengers. He has worked with other artists and groups, including associated projects Professor...
and The Pretenders
The Pretenders
The Pretenders are an English rock band formed in Hereford, England in March 1978. The original band consisted of initiator and main songwriter Chrissie Hynde , James Honeyman-Scott , Pete Farndon , and Martin Chambers...
.
Sport
KGV OvalKGV Oval
The KGV Oval is the home headquarters of the Glenorchy football and cricket clubs, as well as the Southern Football LeagueThe ground is a former TFL and now Tasmanian State League and also a Southern Football League finals venue....
is just one of the places where sport is played seriously within the city.
Education
Senior secondary colleges in the Glenorchy area include St Virgil's CollegeSt Virgil's College
St Virgil's College Roman Catholic, primary and secondary, day school for boys, located over two campuses in Austins Ferry and Hobart, Tasmania, Australia....
, on the northern side of the city; Montrose Bay High School located at Rosetta
Rosetta, Tasmania
Rosetta is a suburb in the northern suburbs of Hobart, capital of the Australian state of Tasmania. It is in the local government area of City of Glenorchy. The suburb is situated between the suburbs of Berriedale and Montrose and is approximately 15 minutes drive from Hobart. There is a primary...
; Cosgrove High School
Cosgrove High School
Cosgrove High School Cosgrove High School Cosgrove High School (formerly "Robert Cosgrove Modern School" and "Robert Cosgrove High School" is a co-educational public high school in Glenorchy, a city of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.The school was named after Sir Robert Cosgrove.-Houses:...
, Dominic College
Dominic College
Dominic College is a Catholic, co-educational, day school, located in Glenorchy, Tasmania, Australia.Dominic caters for students from Kindergarten to Grade 10...
and Guilford Young College
Guilford Young College
Guilford Young College is a Catholic senior secondary college, located in Hobart, Tasmania. It has two campuses, one in Hobart, and one in Glenorchy...
close to the city center; and Claremont College
Claremont College
Claremont College opened in 1990 as a senior secondary Government school in Tasmania, Australia, for students in Years 11 and 12. It provides a full range of courses, preparing students for university, TAFE, traineeships and employment...
slightly to the north at Claremont
Claremont, Tasmania
Claremont is a suburb of the City of Glenorchy, part of the greater Hobart area, Tasmania, Australia. It is named after Claremont House, which was built in the 1830s by local settler Henry Bilton, who named it after one of the royal homes of England. Claremont was the home of an Army training...
.
Shopping and retail
The City of Glenorchy has the second largest shopping district in southern TasmaniaTasmania
Tasmania is an Australian island and state. It is south of the continent, separated by Bass Strait. The state includes the island of Tasmania—the 26th largest island in the world—and the surrounding islands. The state has a population of 507,626 , of whom almost half reside in the greater Hobart...
(the largest being in Hobart
Hobart
Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Founded in 1804 as a penal colony,Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney. In 2009, the city had a greater area population of approximately 212,019. A resident of Hobart is known as...
).The City has three Major commercial areas include Moonah
Moonah, Tasmania
Moonah is a central business district and a large suburb within the greater area of Hobart, Tasmania. Moonah lies in the Local government area of City of Glenorchy. It was originally land given free to settlers along the banks of the New Town Rivulet. These areas eventually became known as the...
, Glenorchy CBD
Glenorchy, Tasmania
Glenorchy is a business district and suburb in the northern part of greater Hobart, capital of the state of Tasmania, Australia. The land was originally used for agriculture but is now a largely suburban, working-class area...
and Claremont
Claremont, Tasmania
Claremont is a suburb of the City of Glenorchy, part of the greater Hobart area, Tasmania, Australia. It is named after Claremont House, which was built in the 1830s by local settler Henry Bilton, who named it after one of the royal homes of England. Claremont was the home of an Army training...
. Claremont has one main shopping center (Claremont Village
Claremont Village
Claremont Village is a small sub-regional shopping centre located on the corner of Main Road and Box Hill Road, in Claremont, Tasmania.The shopping centre contains a Woolworths supermarket, a Chickenfeed discount store and several speciality shops....
) and a few retail outlets. Moonah has 3 arcades, 2 Department stores (Harris Scarfe
Harris Scarfe
Harris Scarfe Department Stores was founded in Adelaide, South Australia in 1849. At its peak, Adelaide was home to several major South Australian department stores , of which Harris Scarfe is the sole...
and Clive Peeters
Clive Peeters
Clive Peeters was an Australian electrical, computers, kitchens and whitegoods retailer with stores in Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania. Under the original owners, the first stores opened in Melbourne in 1973 and Brisbane in 2001....
,and Beacon Lighting stores in Tasmania, and a new shopping center has been built in the area of the old Woolworths supermarket, featuring a new updated one. The Glenorchy CBD has three major indoor shopping centres, Northgate Shopping Centre, Glenorchy Central (Centro), and the Glenorchy Plaza, There are also several retail outlets in this area (including Retravision
Retravision
Retravision is an Australian-based retailer of computers and electronics. Retravision has stores right across Australia, many in regional and country towns.- History :...
and Harvey Norman
Harvey Norman
Harvey Norman is a large Australian-based retailer of electrical, computer, furniture, entertainment and bedding goods. It is effectively a franchise and the main brand owned by Harvey Norman Holdings Limited...
).