Franklin House Youngtown, Tasmania, Australia
By Tardis on 20-Aug-17. Waypoint GA10671

Historic convict-built Franklin House

Built by former convict and successful businessman Britton Jones in 1838, Franklin House is a fine example of a Georgian-era private home and is notable for its rich use of NSW red cedar mouldings. It was extended to accommodate one of the colony's leading private schools, the Classical & Commercial School which operated there from 1842 until 1866 when it reverted to a private residence. In 1960 it became the birthplace of the National Trust in Tasmania which was formed to save it from demolition, and is now also home to the Trust’s State Office.

The house is open for tours 9am-4pm Mon-Sat & Noon-4pm Sun.

To claim this cache you will need to answer the following questions in the actions box:

1. What was the 1845 schoolmaster's name?
a. James Hawkins
b. Keeler Hawkes
c. Keele McGregor
d. James Stewart

2. How many mere miles is it from here to Launceston (hint: also on the milepost at your feet!)
a. 2 miles
b. 3 miles
c. 4 miles
d. 5 miles

3. What was the 18th century Welsh kitchen cupboard used to store?
a. Bacon
b. Crockery
c. Pots & pans
d. Cutlery & silverware

4. A little to your left you will see an ornamental lightpole & fountain erected to the memory of John Cameron by his daughter Emma in what year?
a. 1845
b. 1866
c. 1874
d. 1884

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