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Gentle Annie Falls

Posted on28/12/201928/12/2019AuthorMt Wellington History Hobart

Who was Gentle Annie? And did she really fall? There’s a tragic story about a little girl who fell to her death in the Hobart Waterworks. How much of this story is true?

The Falls were spectacular in their heyday. They were originally built as a part of the Hobart Waterworks supply.

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Gentle Annie Falls. Photo from our collection.
Gentle Annie Falls. Photo from our collection.
Gentle Annie Falls. Photo from our collection.
Gentle Annie Falls. Photo from our collection.
Gentle Annie Falls. Photo from our collection.
Gentle Annie Falls. Photo by Beattie from our collection.
Gentle Annie Falls. Photo from our collection.
Looking down from Gentle Annie Falls. Photo from our collection.

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About kunanyi/Mount Wellington

kunanyi/Mount Wellington is situated in Hobart, Tasmania. It forms an iconic and much-loved backdrop to the city.

About Us

John and Maria Grist have been researching Tasmanian history for decades. We are still actively engaged in research (2019). We welcome your comments and any information you may be able to provide to supplement the information on these pages. Credit will be given.

About the iconic historic huts

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  • Clematis Hut
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About our images

Unless otherwise stated, all of the images on this site have been sourced from our own extensive collection of postcards, photos, lantern slides, glass negatives, 3d stereo photos etc.

You may use any digital images on this site free of charge, provided you give due accreditation. Please contact us to obtain prints of any of these images.

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