The Australasian Hotel, built by George Lucas in the 1850’s where the Beachside Hotel currently stands, was popular with locals and visitors alike.

The top picture was taken in the 1920’s, the second in the 1940’s and the third in 2012.

The “Council Chambers” in 1912 was merely a room in the Police Station/Court House.

The councillors standing out front were all men.

In 1968, the temporary Council Chambers was built from concrete blocks.

The current building is on the same site.

Kingston Beach circa 1900

Kingston Beach in 1916. Visitors came down from Hobart on the ferries.

Kingston Beach in 2012. The jetty has gone.

Kingston’s store in Kingston village …

… now the site of the John Street Medical Centre.