The Games was being held in Athens and was heavily attended by the who's who - including Tasmania's own Princess Mary of Denmark.

Winter weather was causing havoc in Launceston - with ran, snow, cold winds and below average temperatures.

It gave snow enthusiasts something to celebrate - with Ben Lomond blanketed with fresh powder.

The University of Tasmania was continuing to hold graduation ceremonies, and the Sunday Examiner was there to meet with some of the graduates.

One interview was with Anders Bown, who came from Hobart to Launceston to study medicine, and graduated with a Bachelor of Medical Science. At the time, Bown said he had two more years of study and hoped to become a doctor, with plans to work in Launceston as a resident in hospital.

He is now Dr Anders Bown, and works as a specialist anaesthetist.

Then federal opposition health spokesperson Julia Gillard had committed that a Labor government would spend $2.4 million over four years to help the Launceston General Hospital's emergency department deal with general admissions.

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An extra student-free day for Tasmanian schools was supported by the Tasmanian Principals Association - meaning there would now be a total of four each year from 2005, allowing teachers more time for professional learning activities.

Former Tasmanian Governor Richard Butler had just moved out of Government House after his post ended 10 months into the five-year posting.

The then 62-year-old tenured his immediate resignation on the Monday prior after a crisis meeting with then Premier Paul Lennon - and cited a malicious campaign against him that threatened to besmirch the good name of Tasmania.

The St Petersburg Ballet company were getting prepared to come to Launceston, visiting the Princess Theatre the following weekend after public performances across the country.

And in local sport, the national tae kwon do championships were held in Launceston - Victorian competitors took out the major titles, but Launceston instructor Nick Poprawski said the standard was very high.

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