Matthew Flinders discovery echoes from London to George Town

Matt Dennien
Updated January 25 2019 - 7:37pm, first published 7:30pm
DISCOVERY: Bass and Flinders Centre director Peter Hale on a replica of the 'Norfolk' - used by Matthew Flinders to circumnavigate Tasmania. Picture: Phillip Biggs
DISCOVERY: Bass and Flinders Centre director Peter Hale on a replica of the 'Norfolk' - used by Matthew Flinders to circumnavigate Tasmania. Picture: Phillip Biggs

The discovery of the British explorer’s body – long thought lost – who proved Tasmania was an island came as a shock to many on Friday, including the George Town centre dedicated to his work.

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Matt Dennien

Matt Dennien

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Matt Dennien is a journalist at The Examiner, based in Launceston. Contact him via email at matt.dennien@examiner.com.au, or more securely via Signal on +61 437 672 994.

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