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4 days ago · Van Diemen's Land is a 2009 Australian thriller set in 1822 in colonial Tasmania. It follows the story of the infamous Irish convict, Alexander Pearce, played by Oscar Redding and his escape with seven other convicts.
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5 days ago · The Nightingale (2018) Directed by Jennifer Kent, ‘The Nightingale’ is an Australian historical revenge thriller set in early 19th century Tasmania (Van Diemen’s Land; colonial name given by the English).
Jun 9, 2024 · “Van Diemen’s Land” serves as a tribute to O’Reilly and his struggle for Irish independence. Upon listening to the lyrics, the song expresses the pain of being separated from a loved one, presumably due to incarceration or exile.
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Jun 16, 2024 · Back Home in Derry tells the story of Irish prisoners who were transported to Australia under dire conditions. The song reflects on their longing for their homeland and the harsh reality they faced in Van Diemen’s Land (now Tasmania). Sands imagines the pain and suffering they endured as they toiled away their lives in slavery-like ...
Jun 26, 2024 · Before leaving France, Baudin had been given specific instructions to head first to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) but as he was running three months behind schedule he had decided to head north away from the southern winter gales.
2 days ago · Tasman named the island Anthony van Diemen's Land after his sponsor Anthony van Diemen, the Governor of the Dutch East Indies. The name was later shortened to Van Diemen's Land by the British. It was officially renamed Tasmania in honour of its first European discoverer on 1 January 1856.
Jun 28, 2024 · Sure, Tasmania may have started with the sinister-sounding name Van Diemen’s Land. And yes, it was founded as an inescapable penal colony for the most hardened criminals in Britain. But now, Tasmania is an epic playground for anyone who loves outdoor adventures.
