Lost Highland Road Hobart - Mystery Solved?

[@angusthornett]

Anyone wishing to visit the Hobart Highland Road can do so by going to the Google Maps link below. Simply follow the track up from Athleen Avenue, Lenah Valley. maps.app.goo.gl/vajBz8vSqEjjD1Lc9

[@bigears4014]

In chigwell in arunta crescent you have a stone bridge crossing faulkners rivulet, it's purpose forgotten other than it was part of ty Lowe's estate ,600 acres , including the sandstone chigwell barn , I'd suggest it was a main rd at one time , to grand for a creek crossing. Things get lost in time quickly

[@angusthornett]

That's an interesting bridge. Not part of Highland Road but people who used the Highland Road may have also used it on the same journey. Someone probably knows more. They should share what they know.@@bigears4014

[@seanworkman431]

Another great installment, when I lived in Hobart it was a fun drive up from Newtown and through Mt Stuart around the back of Lenah valley and down into Glenorchy. It is interesting that you found most of the old road and staying on the ridges was always better back in the day as it is much easier to navigate, hikers get lost when they go into the valley.

[@QIKUGAMES-QIKU]

We did not build this

[@seanworkman431]

@@QIKUGAMES-QIKU well who did then?

[@1240enzo]

Asides the Franklin museum in Lenah Valley all of this information was totally new to me. I can’t say I was even aware of the highland road. Thanks Angus I appreciate the efforts you make in discovering and bringing to life all of this history. It’s fascinating 😁👍

[@angusthornett]

Glad you liked it. All of these things have probably been recorded earlier by different people at different times. It's interesting to share them.

[@blackdogRexy]

Another great vid. These are amazing times we live in. All you need is an intelligent philosophical person, a camera, a drone, a dog and a blue jacket and you can create fascinating must watch content. BTW is there anyone who can name a better plum than a greengage.

[@jansilk83]

The only plum that is anything near as good is the old golden drop plum.

[@angusthornett]

Greengage for the win.

[@pippacarron1861]

My grandmother's garden in Canberra in the 1950s has a plum tree with enormous deep maroon blood plums. I don't know their varietal name (maybe Satsuma), but I can't imagine a better plum.

[@jimmcfee3488]

Taking the time to look at what was just doesn't happen these days, I am almost sixty and remember older uncles, great grandparents etc quietly talking about the past over a cup of tea out in the bush or on the road to some where. We grow up in a rushed world nowadays with so many things competing for our attention, worst of all is all the targeted advertising and consumerism that has stopped us from actually living. Very enjoyable series, thankyou.

[@phillipebrall9930]

Angus, your best yet. I respect your meticulous research and love the way you seamlessly blend with technology (the overlay of the road of satellite images is stunning). For some reason the Franklin ‘temple’ draws my deep interest. As is your style, you bring a moment or three of thoughtful philosophical thinking. Thank you for all you do.

[@angusthornett]

Thanks, Phillip. The video came together well in the end.

[@tommy180573]

Opened my eyes again. I REALLY look forward in anticipation to each of your videos. So many places in our own backyard that are just hidden away from everyone

[@angusthornett]

Cheers, Tommy. Glad you enjoyed.

[@tonyteltube2]

Mate I live in Lenah Valley and ddint even know Lenah = Kangaroo. I have heaps of them every night in the paddock beside me - Great video again - Keep them coming

[@fixxxer7030]

They're wallabies bruh

[@angusthornett]

He's probably speaking colloquially. Informally chatting kangaroos and wallabies are all kangaroos. @@fixxxer7030

[@rickymcgowan2243]

Thanks, Angus and Dog for sharing some of my convict past. Another excellent video

[@angusthornett]

Thank you, Ricky

[@morgwn2377]

All killer, no filler, this fella.

[@angusthornett]

Cheers, homes.

[@Meg0860]

Great video, i'm pretty sure it continues through Chigwell where there is an old convict bridge that crosses the creek at the back of Arunta crescent, it was there when I was young and lived there and hope it still is.

[@ilikegoon1]

Yep still is there

[@danielevergani5216]

It is still there on the Faulkners Rivulet.😊

[@angusthornett]

It's still there.

[@lillybombtye]

So much hidden history. Thank you for bringing it to light.

[@angusthornett]

Thanks, Lilly.

[@largestirling]

Another great video Angus - thank you for your hard work and research to bring us these glimpses of colonial Hobart. Keep them coming!

[@angusthornett]

Glad you enjoyed it, mate.

[@questioneverything8876]

I am suddenly returned to the real world and the foot steps of those before us are revealed in the landscape without slick filming techniques or polished voice over narratives .I am relaxed and immersed in the sounds of everyday suburbia while walking with a historian and his dog.Thankyou Angus.

[@drewbrouder4233]

Another fantastic slice of history that would have likely been lost to time without you Angus

[@angusthornett]

Thanks, Drew. It still could be lost. It'll only go on as long as it's shared.

[@radslad1346]

Wybra hall is an interesting and beautiful building with a dark history which would make for an awesome video. Love your work mate keep it up:)

[@leahrosevear4160]

Thanks again Angus for the history lesson. I didn’t know Lenah = kangaroo either. Will explore the area tomorrow hopefully. Hug to Harry

[@ianbeadle6313]

I'm an Hobartian, and have been for most of my life. I didn't know about this road, I always believed that Elizabeth Street/Main Road Newtown, Moonah and to Glenorchy and beyond was the travel route, not too steep, water for travellers and connecting the oldest parts of Hobart and suburbs. I'd like to see more clips like this. Well done Angus.

[@andrewrose9707]

Thanks for another great video. Whenever I visit Hobart I am always impressed at how steep some of the roads are. Some of the scenes in this video really illustrated that too

[@Ihavebeenwatchingyou]

Thank you Angus, for sharing and saving this history, once again.

[@angusthornett]

Thanks, mate. It's important to share this stuff. If only because it's interesting.

[@trevorsneath4665]

The remnants of the ol 'highway' can be seen in parts on the east side of the current road to Launceston on the hillsides. It's nice to see the Hobart end of it. Cheers.

[@krissy2321]

Great video. I always enjoy your channel. Thanks for all your research and passing on of Hobart history.

[@angusthornett]

Thank you

[@moibenson4616]

By gum lad! Your brought back some memories for with this excellent presentation. When we eventually moved up to Hobart, from Port Arthur then Lewisham my uncle purchased a house in Newtown situated on Rupert Avenue, that had been erected for the Bidencope ( Spelling?) family, they had an upmarket "gentlemans" store in Hobart city situated on...Murray Street I think; I recall the servants bells in the kitchen of our rather large dwelling. I also recall my dear mother had a photocopy of a map, with a LOT of red dots scattered around the general area of Newtown, and parts of Lehah Valley. These many red dots indicated where coal mines were one situated, the actual mine galleries were still there, but now all were flooded. I recall the Lands Branch ( they were just down the road from where we lived, on Newtown Road), and a chap advising my Mother to NEVER purchase any properties further up in the hills! Thank you so very much for this presenation and allowing me a trip down memory lane.

[@KeithLiddington]

Excellent, thanks for your dedication, Angus. 😊 Keith L.

[@angusthornett]

Cheers, mate

[@annieclaire2348]

Wonderful as always Angus! Thank you and thanks to The Dog! (Love that little pooch!)

[@angusthornett]

Thanks, Annie

[@denisesavage2382]

Like the way you digging into these sorts of mystery moments. I've often wondered why on earth was the gallery there! It has an interesting history as a building itself, but the road too. hmmm . . .. interesting indeed.

[@araneus1]

Well done. Lots of work on your end. Love what you do. My heart is in Tassie.

[@peterbateman8018]

Many thanks for another gem Angus. Your research and intelligent footwork is always welcome. Totally entertaining and informative. Superb!

[@angusthornett]

Good to hear you enjoyed it, Peter.

[@gaijininja]

I'm a state away and unable to access the data I used years ago. But I can tell you that after the map, I was able to find the old Main Road/Highland Road ran down essentially parallel to New Town Rivulet on the north side to near the old Creek Road Mill. At this point it took a sharp turn north, roughly following the fence line that aligns with Charles St. Best guess, the road ran parallel to Charles St, slightly to the west, but no more than a current property depth from the current Charles St. Follow a straight line from the northern end of Charles St, through the old MTT depot, to the sports ground off Felicty Lane. Here it curved to follow parallel to the current Main Rd alignment, to become Cooper St beside Glenorchy Central, then straight to Barry St, then an s-bend to become Main Rd at O'Brians Bridge. There was also possibly a road continuing north east along Humphrey's Rivulet, but I personally think this was a farm entrance, as the whole area was a wet weather swamp along the current Main Road and to the east. The swampy ground is why the old road was that short distance to the west through Moonah, as it ran alongside the area that turned into a mud bath every time it rained. Another location where a road changed location is what I call the "Four Roads Challenge." Find the four Midlands Highway routes from Oatlands to Antil Ponds. (Two can be easily seen as the newest one is used, previous one is next to it, one before that is a row of trees in a paddock, earliest nowhere near the current one, but follows the railway corridor.)

[@angusthornett]

Interesting.

[@angusthornett]

I'd love to see this map.

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

The Grand Angus, the blokes a freekin legend.

[@angusthornett]

Cheers, mate.

[@VitoS-lw1op]

This is sick! I used to live up the street from there and I always wondered what that building was.

[@marcusrees5364]

Brilliant as always, this channel is a great service to Hobart

[@Rex_Stuph]

Oooh, keen for this. I know there is a portion behind the Lenah Valley RSL and on visiting Cosgrove before enrolling the principal said it passed through the back of the land the high school sits on.

[@angusthornett]

Using a map I was able retrace part of the original road.

[@metricstormtrooper]

Thank for another great video Angus, I love to learn new things about my back yard, and youve taught us so much.

[@angusthornett]

Cheers, mate.

[@MicahLambert]

Travelled down from Launceston and played many gigs at The Trout which I believe was the pub at the corner of Elizabeth and Elphinstone (now The Winston). And maybe it was called AlleyCat at one point? Anyway, fantastic and intriguing video as always Angus.

[@angusthornett]

It was called the Eagle Hawk Inn for ages. Elphinstone Road also used to be called Eagle Hawk Lane.

[@Igloo3471]

Commercial Hotel/Eagle Hawk Inn/Trout/The Winston. I remember Alley Cat bar too.

[@warcid]

I have never heard of this road! Thank you for your sleuthing, the video was wonderful.

[@angusthornett]

Good to hear that you liked it. Share it too.

[@whatevernameyoulike0]

Thank you Angus - Another outstanding presentation.

[@angusthornett]

Cheers, mate.

[@nffremote]

Another great episode, thanks. Love your work, it bring history to life.

[@angusthornett]

Cheers, mate. Glad you liked it.

[@abbigailthompson9455]

Great work Angus. I always look forward to your vlogs thank you

[@angusthornett]

Thanks heaps for watching.

[@ManiBatchelor]

Very insightful video once again my friend!!

[@angusthornett]

Thanks, mate. Glad you enjoyed.

[@pippacarron1861]

Eloquent as ever, love your quiet historical sleuthing. "The Dog" is such a quiet joy too.

[@bigm383]

Thanks for another episode which had me switching between your video and Google maps! In my mind’s eye I can see remnants of the highway, but probably because you’ve told me it’s there!

[@angusthornett]

No, you can sort of see it. Partly because it ran along ridges most of the way.

[@bigm383]

@@angusthornett Thanks mate!

[@ThePistonHead23]

Brilliant video Angus, your finest yet. Do you have any guesses how it went from the milk factory to O'Brien's bridge? Perhaps via the modern Kalang Ave?

[@angusthornett]

I'm 95% sure that it went up the valley were the Parkwood Gardens sub-division now is. But I don’t have a map to prove it. There's bits of what I suspect to be the old road still there now. You can go and see, you can sort of see it on Google Maps too. The road ended up on the top of the hill before going down the other side. There's mention of it joining up up with where Coleman Street now is. And crossed the back of now Cosgrove School.

[@sirepaulos]

Grew up in Mt Stuart (just above the old road), mums a historian so I learnt about the lost road when I was lil. Great vid 👍

[@CowboyJojosAdventures]

Nature certainly has a way to taking things back. History alost lost in time, but thanks to you Angus, you brought it back to life in this story telling.

[@annagray4208]

Great info. Thanks heaps Angus.

[@angusthornett]

Thanks, Anna

[@christianstoermer]

thank you once again angus for this history ,for those of us acquainted withthis region, it adds a deeper appreciation of that which is around us. almost a spiritual feeling to it.

[@angusthornett]

It does, Christian

[@davidhunter9282]

Another Great video awesome script and drone pilot footage. Well retraced Angus and even a free feed how Cool was that. And I admire that the aboriginals get a mention as well. Hope the souvenir hunters don't get that mileage peg (boundary post). Great content Brother. 👌🏽

[@angusthornett]

There's thee of those boundary stones across the northern edge of North Hobart. I'll probably cover them in the future.

[@bearcatracing007]

Another great video, thanks ❤

[@cloudstreet8214]

Excellent!

[@garychadwick9170]

I did wonder about it when first saw mention of Lenah Valley (then Kangaroo Valley, Knagroo Bottom, augusta) being on the main road North in an article on Thomas Nevin online. Had also seen mention of where some of it was on a FB page.

[@angusthornett]

Lenah Valley seems to have been called Sassafras Valley also by some.

[@garychadwick9170]

I have heard that. I do wonder if they refer to all of Lenah Valley or different parts of it. Iread somewhere that when they renamed Stephens Rd to Augusta Rd it was after the village at the end of it. Augusta Rd finishes at Creek then Its Lenah Valley Rd.

[@kellimaher3866]

Love the videos keep up the great work 😊

[@angusthornett]

Thank you.

[@catrionahall8435]

Could your unidentified fruit be a quince? Such a stimulating video.

[@bigears4014]

Ive read that ,lady franklin's building was meant to be a library, as to educate people of the finer things in life

[@angusthornett]

That was the idea.

[@SteveMack]

Cool - Eager to see this video as always!

[@angusthornett]

Thanks, Steve.

[@SteveMack]

I replayed the airborne dog opening shot, about a dozen times! Classic!! LOL

[@TheVeganTravelShow]

I wish I found this video last week. What a cool find. Keen to have a geez around for it next year!

[@stripeyhorse]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATE.. thanks for all the videos.. Keep up the good work.

[@Seiskid]

Such a chillax dog. I really like these videos. The pacing and the space make them quite special.

[@lisasmith814]

Great one Angus. Jimmy says hi !!

[@Goosxie]

BRUH THE FIRST HOBART VIDEO ON MY FEED I LOVE THAT CREEK NEXT TO IT

[@Goosxie]

BRUHH

[@Goosxie]

NAHH

[@Goosxie]

I SWEAR THUS IS MY LUCKY WEEK

[@CWFSPro]

Excellent video. Will walk it thanks to you.

[@angusthornett]

Good stuff

[@adriaanstander6823]

Great video!

[@angusthornett]

Cheers

[@JamesMcivor-z6e]

nice work Angus , thanks for bringing history to life

[@angusthornett]

Thank you, my learned viewer.

[@jadesmith6823]

I was today old knowing this.. Thank you 🙏✅

[@Jescah777]

I love your videos!

[@angusthornett]

Thank you. Good to hear.

[@ellarobinson6827]

Another incredibly insightful video, always a joy! Also that mystery fruit quite resembles a gnahsi pear (pear x apple cross)! :)

[@julzdalton1746]

I enjoy these videos so much! Thank you for the time and effort that you put into them.

[@lachyhighett]

Best video yet Angus! That was so bloody interesting

[@samcragg88]

Another great video. Thanks Angus!

[@coreywatson4553]

Could you do some videos in the north? Launceston has so many world firsts and the way you present your videos would be amazing ❤

[@TheCuratorIsHere]

Great job 👌

[@NewSouthWalse]

An amazing piece of content

[@Legweak]

A LIDAR image of the area might show remains of the road

[@angusthornett]

It probably would in parts.

[@eddierofl]

Excellent vid!

[@ACupEllis]

At was awesome thanks mate.

[@mikeelkios436]

Any greengages left ? Mine have finished . Thanks for another fantastic views and humerous video .

[@alecbellette8968]

You should do one on the old coach road the runs along the prosser River near orford that would be cool

[@angusthornett]

That's an interesting road.

[@stephendaft9547]

Was Mary's Hope Road an early road there is a convict built bridge in Chigwell that may of been part of the early road to Austin's ferry There is also a sandstone remains just past the Granada Tavern opposite the turn off to Mona The sandstone may of been the remains of an Inn before it made way for the train line

[@chromartist]

Hey Angus - did you do the research for this video yourself?

[@angusthornett]

I work alone. But like I say in the video I was helped by others who shared what they knew. The map was the key to unlocking it all.

[@chromartist]

@@angusthornett was one of these people David Metcalf from Mount Stuart residents website? Because every fact in your video seems to be lifted from his "History of Mount Stuart" work shown on that site. Did you get permission from David and the Mount Stuart Residents group to use this information? If so, should there be more of a credit than "Others" in your video?

[@angusthornett]

Went to original sources, historical documents containing facts protected for free use by Australian copyright law. The bloke who gave me a copy of the map is Corlie Davies.

[@chromartist]

@@angusthornett ok, thanks for your reply.

[@fishingwithmax4433]

Hi Angus being a resident of south arm wondering if you could do a piece on the iron pot

[@therighttoremain]

I go towards the Iron Pot in the World War 2 video.

[@angusthornett]

@therighttoremain Yes, you’re correct. In the Hobart in WW2 video I visit there.

[@catrionahall8435]

The portrait of Mathinna with her red dress and bare feet is haunting. Would she have been any happier had she gone?

[@angusthornett]

I'd imagine so. She could have had a long happy life. Her story is very interesting. Worth anyone Googling.

[@catrionahall8435]

@@angusthornett it makes painful reading. Hard not to judge harshly, life 170 years ago was not like life now, but still, why start something if you don’t mean to finish it?

[@nigelinnes5540]

Anyone know how I can contact Angus Have something important to ask him

[@angusthornett]

You can contact me here. Or message me via Instagram.

[@AndrewinTas]

Macadamized 👌

[@angusthornett]

Ha

[@kyleroberts2651]

Angus, another very interesting and well researched video. But I worry about you and the ‘dog’ looked very hot you need to take of your jacket off !😳

[@angusthornett]

Man's Not Hot

[@CiscoHouston-vt1pc]

That jacket, hat and shorts must keep Hobarts dry cleaners in business. Leave " The dog" on the ground Gus

[@russellh24680]

😊❤

[@angusthornett]

Thank you.

[@bigears4014]

Nashifruit cross pear apple , not a old variety at all

[@angusthornett]

Any idea how old the variety is?

[@bigears4014]

@angusthornett In tassie the last 40 years for these varieties, but could of been bought over from China by miners in the 1850s .

[@mrfreddyfudpucker2185]

My research suggests they were remnants from a pre 1956 orchard on the site prior to the subdivision by Plomley.

[@angusthornett]

@mrfreddyfudpucker2185 that would make sense. Thanks for sharing.

[@Salutimondo]

@@bigears4014 So in a nutshell.....you don't know.

[@dsf427]

When does the dog get his own utube channel.? 😮😂

[@angusthornett]

This is his channel.

[@JimmyCall]

I always hated that part of Hobart, the Lenah Valley. Mainly due to the steep hills

[@QIKUGAMES-QIKU]

Port Arthur was not built by Australian Convicts 😂 it has a red bricked TARTARIAN wall creating the entire ocean edge and vanishes into the deep ocean below. No way on Earth any of us did this

[@angusthornett]

You’re a moron

[@albertarthurparsnips5141]

I’m afraid that that is simply nonsense. I was fortunate enough to visit the spot in the mid-80s as a guest of a large group of archaeologists & historians when it was being excavated. It was studded with relics & curios of entirely British, sometimes local / colonial , origin. Glasswork, coins, keys, iron joints & bolts, etc. None of them were imagined by anyone to be Tatar or Russian in origin ! You must be confusing VDL / Tasmania with Northern California or Alaska !

[@xscale]

Another fascinating watch Angus - well done! John McAdam, a member of the Lunar Society of Birmingham along with steam age luminaries Boulton, Watt, and Charles Darwin's grandfather Erasmus, invented the modern bitumen road. That's what macadamized means. See en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Loudon_McAdam

[@angusthornett]

Glad you liked it, mate. Thanks

[@DrinkinDaJuice]

Look out because he has farted so hard.

[@darrenbird2526]

Another fantastic video. Thankyou

[@angusthornett]

Thanks, mate