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JERUSALEM
Hall's third country appointment, Jerusalem, later known as
Colebrook, was a small agricultural and pastoral settlement in the
Richmond district, thirty-nine miles from Hobart Town and ninety-three
from Launceston. The centre for an area of rich farmland encircled by
mountainous country, it was situated in the midlands of the island and
was far less isolated than Westbury: thirteen miles to the north lay
Jericho, twelve miles to the west Green Ponds, both on the highway
connecting Hobart Town and Launceston. Here, at Jerusalem, the Convict
Department had establisned a hiring depot for passholders who were
employed in clearing land and agriculture when not unde hire . In 1847
one hundred and eighty-four acres were under cultivation, yielding a
good return. Included in the buildings, ,which unlike most stations
were very good, was a hospital, in one ward of which Hal l and fellow
Roman Catholics celebrated Mass on Father Dunne 's periodic visits from
Richmond. However, Hall remained at Jerusalem only a short time from
November 17, 1847, to May 12, 1848, as this station, too,was broken up
about April 30, 1848, as a result of Hampton 's efforts to achieve
consolidation, efficiency and economy.
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