The Mercury (Hobart)
The Mercury is a daily newspaper, published in Hobart, Tasmania. The weekend issues of the paper are called Mercury on Saturday and Sunday Tasmanian.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more
The Mercury is a daily newspaper, published in Hobart, Tasmania. The weekend issues of the paper are called Mercury on Saturday and Sunday Tasmanian.
Explore political cartoons in Behind the Lines exhibitions online.
Australians were asked to vote on whether men in National Service could be deployed to fight in World War One.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
Your guide to voting in Australian elections.
The 1928 referendum asked Australians to change the way finances were managed by the Commonwealth and states.
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
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