Brian Rollins is a retired Land Surveyor who has spent the last four decades researching the earliest years of the Van Diemens Land Company’s presence on the N W Coast.

Between 1826 and the mid-1840s the company’s people were responsible for naming at least 405 features between Westbury and Woolnorth, 255 of which endure. The company surveyors named the vast majority, with Hellyer contributing about 314 to the tally, and 202 of these names remain attached to the countryside today, nearly two centuries later.

The origin of these placenames is sometimes elusive, rarely conclusive, and usually inferred. Many have become corrupted, and yet many more have migrated from their original locations. An intimate understanding of the associated history is necessary to disentangle the past from the present.

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FAQ – Burnie

Will I need to print my ticket?
No, a physical ticket is not required if you have your ticket on your phone or have photo ID.

Where can I park?
There is metered parking outside the entrance of the library on Alexander Street. Varying Times -Easy Park App available
King Street carpark has early bird parking rates before 10am. Varying Times – Easy Park App availableCivic Centre Carpark – Varying Times – Easy Park App available

Are there disabled parking spots?
There are 2 signposted disabled spots directly in front of the library. You will need to display your permit to park here.

Is the library accessible for wheelchairs?
There is a wheelchair ramp at the front entrance to the Burnie Library and an elevator located inside the library at the back of the building.

Are there toilets in the library?
There are public toilets on the ground floor of the library with both public and private cubicles.