The Examiner saw the early gaslight

By Julian Burgess
Updated November 1 2012 - 3:03pm, first published July 27 2012 - 11:51am
The original Launceston Gas Company retort pictured in 1870.  Picture: Image courtesy of QVMAG
The original Launceston Gas Company retort pictured in 1870. Picture: Image courtesy of QVMAG

ON June 15, 1854, The Examiner urged its readers to consider the formation of a gas company to provide much-needed street lighting in Launceston.

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