July 1969: A snapshot of Launceston life as humankind reached the moon

Adam Holmes
July 21 2019 - 5:00am

Launceston, July 1969: a time when the Valiant, Kingswood and Monaro ruled the roads, big ideas of casinos and Bass Strait hovercrafts appeared in the public debate, and impending news of a moon landing gave the sense that anything was possible.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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