Heritage and History Information via Obelisks situated around the town and Plaques complete with QR codes detailing the historical significance of specific buildings – a project of the Tourism Association with significant input from the Stanley Museum
Birth Place of Tasmania’s only Prime Minister, Joseph Lyons. Open daily by volunteers from September to May. Managed by the State Government, Parks and Wildlife
Stanley Town Hall c1911 venue for many events – wedding receptions, town and district functions, various performances, community Christmas Carols, School Concert Film Society hold a monthly film night emanating the historical “Crystal Talkies”
Left: First Colonial Cemetery Right: Penguin Habitat adjacent to the Cemetery running along the foreshore. This area is accessible by the public. The Stanley School children take a particular interest in the penguin colony.
Located on the foreshore at Godfrey’s Beach - a Community Anzac Centenary Project commemorating the sacrifice of 86 men from the local district as a result of World War I. Funds provided by State Government and local businesses and individuals. Completed for Anzac Day 2015.
Annual Events like Targa Tasmania (Left) Visit by Citroen Car Club
Annual Events - the Agricultural Show Organised by a voluntary committee has been running for 108 years. (Below) Christmas Parade organised by the Stanley Fire Brigade for over 30 years.
Filming of “Light Between Oceans” by Dreamworks in 2014; Released September 2016; Billboards showing the transformation of the streets during filming are located around the town; initiative of Chamber of Commerce
Accommodation, Restaurants and Retail Outlets are located in Heritage Buildings as well as Modern Buildings; Majority of businesses are local family businesses who have invested and have confidence in Stanley as a tourist location.
Heritage Buildings - Dating back to 1888 with various uses including a store, milk bar, bank Currently a restaurant and retail outlet
Formerly ANZ Bank; currently a boutique store
Transformation 1975 to present day – like many buildings, now used for accommodation
A Saddler Shop c1900 Comparison from 1975 – now used as accommodation
C1860 - A variety of shop fronts including Draper’s Shop, Barbers, General Store, Milliner and Dressmaker, Boot Emporium Present Day – Home to Chocolate Shop and Café plus Accommodation
Transformation from 1975 – One of the first buildings in Stanley 1844-1946 Commercial Hotel
Left: Originally Shamrock Inn 1849; currently Bayview Guest House Right: 1848 VDL Co’s store; later butter and fish factory. Now boutique accommodation.
1850 Emily Hotel; with various name changes, including Union Hotel, has been a working Hotel since that date Currently known as Stanley Hotel complete with wine cellar
Residents have also renovated their homes with consideration to heritage values From 1975 to Present Day
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