Wednesday 13 July 2016

TASMANIAN GOVERNMENT HOUSE...

something off the 
BUCKET LIST.

i had never been to visit 
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
although each time i drive over the 
tasman bridge,
 is is clearly seen. 




the main construction was completed 
2ND JANUARY 1858.

SIR HENRY FOX YOUNG 
became the first governor.

TASMANIAN GOVERNMENT HOUSE 
is regarded as one of the best 
VICE REGAL residences in the commonwealth. 

designed by the colonial architect 
WILLIAM PORDEN KAY 
it is a fine example of early 
VICTORIAN COUNTRY house in 
NEO GOTHIC STYLE. 

it is one of the largest in australia.

the scale, detail & finish of the 
entrance hall,
grand corridor & 
state rooms together with their 
furniture are unequalled in australia. 








standing in the foyer, looking out.




the front entrance's tiles.



front door key. 
i am sure there is other security systems at work, other than this one. 






this chair, was used by the ladies for praying. 
they would kneel on the chair, and the bustle of their dresses would 
not be creased. 



detail of curtain rod.



ceiling.  









this wooden box, used to be used for the despatch of 
mail .
(snail mail)
now they use 
EMAIL.



piece of art on loan.



part of the 
DINING ROOM ...




dining room 
CEILING.






wooden inlaid table. 










ceiling in the 
FRENCH ROOM 




wall detail in the 
FRENCH ROOM.



marble carved vase in the 
CONSERVERATORY.



ceiling in the 
BALL ROOM.  



chandelier in the 
BALL ROOM.

this is lowered once a year for cleaning. 
each piece is individually taken off, washed and replaced, 
before the next drop of crystal is cleaned. 



the 
FRONT DOOR MAT.



some outbuildings.



citrus tree in the gardens.








view to the 
TASMAN BRIDGE.




CRAB APPLE tree.




outside exterior features on the house include 
exceptional stonework,
individually carved sandstone chimney pots,
& bas relief sculptures.  



the quarry on the property.



trades mens entrance.



1 comment:

  1. Thank you for sharing. I have never been there or Tasmania. Hope to one day.

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