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Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre

The Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre is an aquatic sporting facility located in the Queens Domain, less than 1 km (0.62 mi) from the Hobart central business district in Tasmania, Australia. The venue has hosted various national and international events, including the Australian Swimming Championships, the Tasmanian Swimming Championships, the FINA Swimming World Cup, the Pan Pacific Games, and the Qantas Skins. Other major events held at the venue in its early years include the Australian Canoe Polo Championships, the Australian Diving Championships, Australian Water Polo under-age and national league events, and the World and Australian Underwater Hockey Championships. History The centre was developed under the leadership of Doone Kennedy during her tenure as Lord Mayor of Hobart from 1986 to 1996. It was built to provide a high-quality aquatic and recreational facility for both professional athletes and the general public. The facility was officially renamed the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre on 18 October 2015, marking the 19th anniversary of its construction. The renaming was in honour of Doone Kennedy's significant contributions to Hobart, particularly her role in advocating for the construction of the centre. Facilities The Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre is a fully indoor facility featuring: A 50 m (160 ft) Olympic-size competition pool with 8 lanes A 25 m (82 ft) warm-up and leisure pool A 25 m × 20 m (82 ft × 66 ft) diving pool A diving tower with 10 m (33 ft), 7.5 m (25 ft), and 5 m (16 ft) platforms, as well as 1 m (3 ft 3 in) and 3 m (9.8 ft) springboards Additional amenities include a gymnasium, a café, and a crèche. Operations and activities The centre is open year-round and offers a variety of sporting and recreational activities, including: Competitive swimming Water polo Diving Learn-to-swim programs Yoga classes Aerobics Circuit and weight training The facility provides views of the River Derwent, Mount Wellington, and the city. See also List of sports venues named after individuals References External links Official website
Hobart International Tennis Centre

The Domain Tennis Centre is the premier tennis facility in the state of Tasmania, Australia. It is located on the Queens Domain less than 1 kilometre from the CBD of Hobart. The Hobart International Tennis Centre has 6 plexicushion hardcourts, 7 synthetic grass courts, and 5 clay courts, all of which are of top international standard. The centre also features a pro shop, bar and clubhouse with over 800 members. The Club hosts training and junior development, as well as regular competition ranging from weekly matches to the Tasmanian Junior Masters and Tasmanian Junior Open, and the more glamorous Moorilla Hobart International, part of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, with over $US145,000 in prize money, and recently having featured former world number ones Kim Clijsters (2000 Champion), Serena Williams and Justine Henin, and also other top players such as Patty Schnyder (1998 Champion), Alicia Molik (2003 Champion), American veteran Amy Frazier (2004 Champion) and Australian Open and Wimbledon semifinalist Zheng Jie (2005 Champion). Redevelopment Midway through 2009, the Tasmanian Government announced a $2.25 million to fund redevelopments to the Domain Tennis Centre over 2009–10. This announcement was to ensure that the Moorilla Hobart International tournament was retained. Prior to the 2010 singles final, representatives from Tennis Australia, along with tournament director Michael Roberts, announced that the future of the tournament would be secured through to 2013. In 2009, the Domain Tennis Centre began a series of redevelopments in order to ensure the tournament's future. The first stage of these redevelopments included the demolition of the northern seating to make way for a permanent Corporate Stand and also a new Media Stand at the southern end of the Centre Court. This was completed prior to the 2010 Moorilla Hobart International tournament. The second stage of the redevelopment is to construct new permanent grandstands at the eastern and western ends of the court, increasing seating from around 1000 spectators to 2800. The redevelopment was completed before the 2011 tournament. See also List of tennis stadiums by capacity References External links Hobart International Tennis Centre Hobart International Tennis Centre imagine 2007
Hobart Private Hospital

The Hobart Private Hospital is a 146-bed private hospital located in the central business district of Hobart adjacent to the Royal Hobart Hospital. It is owned by Healthscope, one of Australia's leading providers of hospitals, medical and pathology centres. The Hobart Private Hospital provides private health care specialising in the areas of emergency, cardiac, maternity, orthopaedics, gastroenterology, urology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, respiratory medicine, rehab and general surgery. In December 2019, after previous discussions ended in a stalemate, it was announced that the lease to Healthscope would be renewed for another 20 years. References External links Hobart Private Hospital
Synagoge (Hobart)

Die Synagoge in Hobart ist das älteste erhaltene Synagogengebäude in Australien. Geschichte Bevor die Synagoge errichtet wurde, traf sich die Jüdische Gemeinde von Hobart in einem Privathaus zum Gottesdienst. 1845 wurde schließlich die Synagoge eingeweiht und ist seitdem in Nutzung. Heute werden dort sowohl orthodoxe als auch liberale („progressive“) Gottesdienste gehalten. Gebäude Architekt des Synagogengebäudes war James Thomson, der als deportierter Strafgefangener 1825 nach Hobart gekommen war, zunächst als technischer Zeichner arbeitete und nach seiner Begnadigung 1835 als Architekt arbeitete. Da es im damaligen Van-Diemens-Land in den 1840er Jahren kaum Architekten gab, war James Thomson einer der erfahrensten in der Kolonie. Das Gebäude wurde in Neo-Ägyptischem Stil errichtet und gilt heute als das herausragendste Beispiel dieser Stilform in Australien. Das zeigt sich vor allem an der Fassade, die im Traufbereich, über den Fenstern und über der Eingangstür mit Hohlkehlen dekoriert ist, an den im Eingangsportal eingestellten Säulen mit Kapitellen in der Form geschlossener Lotosblüten und Fenstern, die sich nach oben verengen. Die Inschrift über dem Portal ist ein Zitat aus dem 2. Buch Moses: Ex 20,24 . Herausragende Ausstattungsstücke sind eine Weiheinschrift von Königin Victoria (1819–1901), später ergänzt durch den Fürsten von Wales, den späteren Eduard VII. und dessen Frau, Alexandra von Dänemark, und ein großer Messingleuchter, der zwei Mal umgebaut wurde: Zunächst wurde er mit Tran betrieben, dann auf Leuchtgas umgerüstet und schließlich elektrifiziert. Bemerkenswert sind auch die Zedernholzbänke am Westende des Raumes: Sie waren für die deportierten Strafgefangenen reserviert. Denkmalstatus Die Synagoge ist unter der Nummer 2.150 in das Denkmalregister von Tasmanien eingetragen. Literatur Morgan Furst: Out of Egypt. In: Tasmania 40o South 2019/1, S. 29–33. Weblinks Homepage der jüdischen Gemeinde Hobart Digitale Bibliothek und digitales Archiv der jüdischen Gemeinde Hobart Fotos 1, 2 Einzelnachweise
Hobart Synagogue

The Hobart Synagogue is a heritage-listed synagogue located in 59 Argyle Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. The synagogue is the oldest synagogue building in Australia and is a rare example of Egyptian Revival style of synagogue architecture. The Egyptian Revival building was constructed in 1845. The trapezoidal shape of the windows and the columns with lotus capitals are characteristic of the Egyptian Revival style. Currently the Hobart Synagogue has regular Orthodox and Progressive services. The land on which the synagogue stands was originally part of the garden of former convict Judah Solomon. It has a seating capacity of 150 and features hard benches at the back of the building for the Jewish convicts who in the early days were marched in under armed guard. It is believed to be the only place of Jewish worship in the world with seats set aside for convicts. The synagogue is listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register. History The building of a synagogue was raised as the Hobart Jewish community began to emerge in the 1830s. The Hobart Hebrew Congregation Synagogue was consecrated on 4 July 1845. The building was designed by Hobart Town architect James Thomson, who was a Scottish convict who was pardoned in 1829. Although several synagogues and churches were built in the Egyptian Revival style in the early nineteenth century, only a few are known to survive, they include the Downtown Presbyterian Church, Nashville, the First Presbyterian Church, New York, the Old Synagogue at Canterbury, England and the Launceston Synagogue. Current usage The synagogue is the focal point of Jewish culture in Hobart, and is the only structure owned by the community. The community welcomes all Jews, and currently runs Orthodox and Progressive services. The Tasmanian community reached a low point in the early 1970s when the census recorded fewer than 100 Jews in Hobart. The 2021 census recorded 376 Jews in Tasmania. Gallery See also List of synagogues in Australia Oldest synagogues in the world History of the Jews in Australia References External links Official website Hobart Hebrew Congregation Digital Archives Further reading Elias, P & A Elias, ed. (2003). A few from afar. Hobart.: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
Sinagoga di Hobart

La sinagoga di Hobart è una sinagoga catalogata tra i patrimoni storici e si trova in Australia, ad Hobart, Tasmania, al 59 di Argyle Street. La sinagoga, costruita nel 1845, è la più antica di tutta l'Australia ed è un raro esempio di stile di architettura neoegizia. La forma trapezoidale delle finestre e le colonne con capitelli a forma di foglia di loto sono caratteristici dello stile neoegizio. Attualmente la sinagoga di Hobart offre servizi regolari sia per ebrei ortodossi che per ebrei progressisti. Il terreno su cui sorge la sinagoga faceva originariamente parte del giardino dell'ex detenuto Judah Solomon. Ha una capienza di 150 posti a sedere e sul retro dell'edificio dispone di panche dure per i detenuti ebrei che tempo fa vi venivano portati sotto scorta armata. La sinagoga è inserita nel registro del patrimonio culturale della Tasmania. Storia La costruzione della sinagoga risale intorno al 1830, quando iniziò ad emergere una comunità ebraica ad Hobart. La sinagoga della congregazione ebraica di Hobart fu consacrata il 4 luglio 1845. L'edificio è stato progettato da James Thomson, architetto di Hobart ed ex detenuto scozzese graziato nel 1829. Intorno al 1840 la comunità ebraica si era sviluppata ed era cresciuta a sufficienza da consentire la costruzione di sinagoghe a Hobart (1845) e Launceston (1846). Il primo officiante ebreo fu nominato nel 1846 ed ebbero inizio le funzioni religiose. Il censimento del 1848 registrò 435 ebrei in Tasmania, il numero più alto di ebrei mai registrato nello stato. I numeri iniziarono a diminuire quando alcuni coloni tornarono in Inghilterra e altri partirono per le colonie continentali e la Nuova Zelanda. La sinagoga di Launceston fu chiusa nel 1871, mentre la Congregazione Ebraica di Hobart continuò la sua vita comunitaria. Sebbene non vi fosse alcun ministro nei periodi 1873-1911 e 1922-1942, i servizi del sabato venivano comunque condotti dai membri. I rifugiati europei in arrivo dal 1938 ringiovanirono la comunità ebraica in Tasmania. Furono nominati alcuni ministri a partire dal 1943, ma già dal 1956 i membri dovettero nuovamente svolgere i servizi. Attuale utilizzo La sinagoga è il nucleo della cultura ebraica a Hobart ed è l'unica struttura di proprietà della comunità. La comunità accoglie tutti gli ebrei e attualmente celebra servizi liturgici sia per gli ortodossi che per i progressisti. La comunità della Tasmania ha raggiunto il punto più basso nei primi anni '70, quando il censimento ha registrato meno di 100 ebrei a Hobart, ma il loro numero era risalito a 180 nel 2001. Il censimento del 2016 ha registrato 248 ebrei in Tasmania. Note Altri progetti Wikimedia Commons contiene immagini o altri file su Sinagoga di Hobart Collegamenti esterni Sito ufficiale, su hobartsynagogue.org. Archivi digitali della congregazione ebraica di Hobart, su hobartsynagogue.org.
Синагога Хобарта

Хобартская синагога — охраняемый объект наследия, синагога, расположенная по адресу Аргайл-стрит, 59, Хобарт, Тасмания, Австралия. Эта синагога является старейшим зданием синагоги в Австралии и редким примером архитектурного стиля Египтизирующий стиль в синагогальном зодчестве. Здание в стиле египетского возрождения было построено в 1845 году. Трапециевидная форма окон и колонны с капителями в виде лотоса характерны для стиля египетского возрождения. В настоящее время в Хобартской синагоге регулярно проводятся службы ортодоксального и прогрессивного направлений. Земля, на которой стоит синагога, изначально была частью сада бывшего каторжника Джуды Соломона. Синагога вмещает 150 человек и имеет жесткие скамьи в задней части здания для еврейских каторжников, которых в первые годы приводили под вооруженной охраной. Синагога внесена в Реестр наследия Тасмании (англ. Tasmanian Heritage Register) . История Вопрос о строительстве синагоги был поднят, когда еврейская община Хобарта начала формироваться в 1830-х годах. Синагога еврейской общины Хобарта была освящена 4 июля 1845 года. Здание было спроектировано архитектором из Хобарт-Тауна Джеймсом Томсоном, который был шотландским каторжником, помилованным в 1829 году. Хотя в начале XIX века было построено несколько синагог и церквей в стиле египетского возрождения, известно, что сохранились лишь немногие из них, в том числе Даунтаун пресвитерианская церковь, Нэшвилл (англ. Downtown Presbyterian Church (Nashville)), Первая пресвитерианская церковь (англ. Old Whaler's Church (Sag Harbor)), Нью-Йорк, Старая синагога (Кентербери), Англия и Синагога Лонсестона (англ. Launceston Synagogue). Современное использование Синагога является центром еврейской культуры в Хобарте и единственным зданием, принадлежащим общине. Община открыта для всех евреев и в настоящее время проводит как ортодоксальные, так и прогрессивные службы. Еврейская община Тасмании достигла низшей точки в начале 1970-х годов, когда перепись зафиксировала менее 100 евреев в Хобарте. По данным переписи наеления Австралии 2021 года (англ. 2021 Australian census) в Тасмании проживало 376 евреев. Галерея Примечания Ссылки www.hobartsynagogue.org (англ.) — официальный сайт синагоги Хобарта Цифровой архив еврейской общины Хобарта Литература A few from afar / Elias, P & A Elias. — Hobart, 2003.
Hobarts synagoga

Hobarts synagoga (engelska: Hobart Synagogue), är en synagoga i Tasmanien i Australien som utsetts till kulturarv. Synagogan är uppförd i egyptisk nyklassicism och fullbordades år 1845. Trapetsformade fönster och mönster som föreställer en lotusblomma är karakteristiskt för egyptisk nyklassicism. Synagogan används både inom den ortodoxa och den liberala judendomen. Hobarts synagoga har 150 sittplatser och hårda bänkar längst bak i byggnaden som användes av judiska fångar under beväpnad övervakning. Platsen där synagogan är belägen var tidigare fången Judah Solomons trädgård. Synagogan är listad i Tasmaniens kulturarvsregister. Referenser Den här artikeln är helt eller delvis baserad på material från engelskspråkiga Wikipedia, Hobart Synagogue, 9 augusti 2021. Noter
Hoddle Bridge

The Hoddle Bridge is an arch bridge that carries Punt Road across the Yarra River, connecting Richmond and South Yarra in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The bridge was completed in 1938 and is situated at the junction of the Melbourne City, Yarra City, and Stonnington local government areas. History A punt was established at this point in the river in 1842, the name soon being attached to the north-south road leading to it through Richmond, and to the road through South Yarra across the river to the south, which did not align. In 1895, a footbridge was constructed joining the two roads in connection with a new sewer line that was to cross the river, utilising steel Pratt trusses. The trusses were later reused for a stock bridge over the Maribyrnong River. In 1934, Melbourne City Council advocated for the construction of a road bridge and an agreement was reached with the Victorian Government in 1936. The Country Roads Board began construction of the bridge in late 1937, with tenders for sub-contracted work (involving driving 240 concrete piles and the construction of four river piers) released. During 1937, the contractor drove all the piles and completed one pier, but owing to the slow rate of progress the contract was concluded and the work completed by direct labour under the Board's engineers. As no satisfactory tender was received for the construction of the abutments and super-structure, the work put in hand by the Board by direct labour. Total cost was A£77,009. Before construction of the bridge began, the nearest crossing for traffic was at the Morell Bridge, some eight hundred metres (0.5 mi) downstream. Traffic conditions at this narrow bridge were very congested, as a considerable proportion of traffic which came down from the north along Punt Road was compelled to swing to the west to cross the river and thence again to the east for an extra 1.6 kilometres (1 mi). Comparisons of traffic measurements taken in the vicinity before and after the bridge had opened had shown not only a decrease in total distance in crossing the river, but an increase of traffic of 17.38%. Etymology The bridge was originally referred to as Punt Road Bridge, and was named after the surveyor Robert Hoddle upon opening by the Premier of Victoria Albert Dunstan on 22 December 1938. Description It is a five-lane road bridge with footpaths on either side. It is constructed of reinforced concrete, supported on transverse piers aligned with the river but at an angle to the road, with five segmental arched spans of continuous T-beam construction, supported on, topped by concrete cross-beams supporting the roadway. Decorative features are in the Art Deco style, namely wrought iron balustrade, and the pylons above each pier end, topped by Victorian-styled lamps. See also Crossings of the Yarra River Notes References
Brindabella Christian College

Brindabella Christian College (BCC) is a private non-denominational Christian co-educational early learning, primary and secondary day school, located in the Canberra suburbs of Charnwood and Lyneham, in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. History The school was established in 1980 as O'Connor Christian School, as an educational outreach of the O'Connor Uniting Church. Originally focused on Kindergarten to Year 6, the school grew to cover Years 7 and 8, which required the relocation to the current premises at Lyneham in 1982. In 1998, the school split from the O'Connor Uniting Church, and established itself as the current name, Brindabella Christian College. In the years following, the growth of the school continued, allowing it to cater for the years through to Year 12. Differentiating factors The school differentiates itself from others, through continually achieving ATAR results in the top percentile of ACT schools, which is heavily promoted on public transport advertising, and to which the school attributes its student enrollment growth year-on-year. Governance and legal issues In 2024, it was discovered that the school had not been paying mandatory employee superannuation entitlements, in some cases, going back up to 5 years. The Independent Education Union took the matter to the Fair Work Commission, however despite reassurances from the school board, overdue superannuation amounts are still owing in early 2025. In August 2024, the then-principal of the school, Keturah Jones, resigned from her position. It was noted that this was the ninth principal to resign from the school over nine years, all of which have been attributed to a toxic workplace culture brought on from the school board for this duration. In January 2025, the school saw a dramatic drop in both staff and student numbers, in part due to the ongoing superannuation and workplace issues. The board chair reports a drop of 200-250 enrollments from the previous year. In February 2025, the Australian Taxation Office sought to wind up the school over an outstanding tax debt that has grown year-on-year to $8 million, while also failing to meet their mandatory repayments as agreed in the previous year. At the same time, staff were not paid, and superannuation payments are still outstanding. The Department of Education has also informed the school that they will not receive federal funding, as the school hasn't submitted their mandatory financial reports for the past 2 years, and the board has previously shown to be financially unfit to run the school. See also List of schools in the Australian Capital Territory References External links Brindabella Christian College Warden, Ian (9 December 2017). "Brindabella Christian College board is right, the devil is everywhere in Canberra (opinion)". Sydney Morning Herald.
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

The Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville, nicknamed the "Sugar Shaker" by the locals, is currently the tallest building in Townsville, Australia, standing at 76-metre (249 ft) tall. The building is located in the central section of Flinders Street next to Townsville Bulletin Square. History The building was originally constructed in 1976 on the site of the famous old "Central Hotel" which was cleared in 1973. The hotel has gone by a number of names. It was originally called the "Hotel Townsville". It has also been known as the Centra Townsville and Townsville International Hotel, and around 2001 its name was changed from the "Centra" to Holiday Inn. Townsville. The building has become well known as a local landmark due to the fact that it looks like a giant sugar shaker. The odd shape of the building has been said to represent the importance of sugar to the Townsville port and area. The sobriquet was derived from its similarity to the top of sugar dispensers on the tables at a Coles caffetteria that existed in the Townsville CBD from about the mid-1960s to perhaps the late 1980s. The dispensers were glass, bulbous in shape on a flattened base, with a screw on metal cap and cylindrical projecting spout in the centre, of smaller diameter than the cap. The spout was sliced away in section at about 45 degrees, much like the structure that sits atop of the building which is now known as the Sugar Shaker. The most recent acquisition of the property took place in June 2016 with the building becoming the Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville. References