Strahan S54 - Historical Chart Taranna Proclaimed in 1916

Proclaimed in 1916

Edith Creek and Roger River are located in the east with the coastal township of Marrawah to the west

gives full coverage of the whole island

making the area exposed to wind and cold conditions with snow falls likely to occur at any time of the year

once a production forest but now a substantial reserved area

Strahan S54 - Historical Chart Taranna Proclaimed in 1916Year: circa 1884 Print Size: 100cm x 66cm Frederick Ormiston Henry is seen as the father of modern Strahan. He established himself as a successful storekeeper for the region. His first premise was a tent which was quickly replaced by a timber shack. Ormiston later built an impressive federation house, recognised as one of the finest in Australia. The site for the house, being on the Esplanade adjacent to Bay Street is clearly depicted on this plan.