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TASMANIA
Port Arthur was an historic Australian colonial settlement in Tasmania, originally a prison for convicts from England.
CHINA
Port Arthur was the English name for the Russian-leased city of Lushun, on the Liaodong peninsula in NE China. Intended as Russia's ice-free port on the Pacific, it was a pivotal location in both the First Sino-Japanese War (1894) and the Russo-Japanese War 10 years later.
TEXAS, US
As of 2017, the Saudi Aramco-Motiva refinery in Port Arthur TX is the largest oil refinery in the US.
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∙ 12y agoPort Arthur in Tasmania, Australia, was famous during the 1800s for being Australia's most brutal convict colony.
The brutality of the prison came to light through the book by Marcus Clarke, "For the Term of His Natural life". The shocking treatment of the convicts was one of the main reasons why the prison was shut down.
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What is the population of Port Arthur?
About 58,000 people live in Port Arthur, Texas. The population of Port Arthur, Tasmania (Australia) is a mere 249 (2011 census).
How long did Port Arthur operate?
47 years. The first convicts arrived in Port Arthur in 1830, and the gaol was closed in 1877.
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A convict prison on the Tasman peninsula?
The convict prison on the Tasman Peninsula is Port Arthur.
What is a famous manmade landmark in Tasmania?
Port Arthur convict settlement.
What is famous there in Port Arthur?
One famous place in Port Arthur,Tx is Pleasure Island. It is the gateway to the Gulf of Mexico. You can catch crab and/or fish in the large body of water. It's a great place to do some fishing.
Where is the Port Arthur Public Library in Port Arthur located?
The address of the Port Arthur Public Library is: 4615 9Th Ave, Port Arthur, 77642 5818
How far is Port Arthur from Olando?
How far is Port Arthur from Olando?
What is the phone number of the Port Arthur Public Library in Port Arthur?
The phone number of the Port Arthur Public Library is: 409-985-8838.
Who discover port Arthur?
A man that goes by the name of Arthur Stilwell discovered Port Arthur and notice there were Indians there.
What is the population of Port Arthur?
About 58,000 people live in Port Arthur, Texas. The population of Port Arthur, Tasmania (Australia) is a mere 249 (2011 census).
Is Port Arthur Tasmania man made?
Port Arthur is man-made. Port Arthur refers to the remains of an old convict gaol and the settlement nearby.
What county is Port Arthur Texas in?
Port Arthur, TX is located in Jefferson county.
When did Port Arthur massacre - China - happen?
Port Arthur massacre - China - happened in 1894.
When was Port Arthur Collegiate Institute created?
Port Arthur Collegiate Institute was created in 1909.
When did Battle of Port Arthur happen?
Battle of Port Arthur happened on 1904-02-09.
