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QUEEN VICTORIA MUSEUM’S GREATEST DEAL?

On September 2, 2024 / Blog / Leave a comment

Tags: Beattie Collection, Herbert Hedley Scott, John Watt Beattie, Launceston Museum, Queen Victoria Museum Launceston

The Queen Victoria Museum in Launceston is a highly regarded institution, and the largest outside an Australian Capital City. A WINDFALL In 1904 Lady Clara Dry, wealthy widow of Sir Richard Dry, the first Tasmanian born premier of the State, made a significant bequest of antiques. The

ROBBERY AT THE HOBART MUSEUM

On February 15, 2024 / History / 3 Comments

Tags: Alexander Morton Museum Curator, Hobart Museum, Lady Clara Dry, Launceston Museum, Mercury Newspaper, Museum theft, Queen Victoria Museum Launceston, Sir Richard Dry, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery

A robbery occurred at the Hobart Museum (now The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery) on the night of April 16 1905. It was believed to be the work of mainland criminals , targeting items which could be melted down and sold as bullion. Security at the institution

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QUEEN VICTORIA MUSEUM’S GREATEST DEAL?

ROBBERY AT THE HOBART MUSEUM

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