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Launceston

American

[lawn-ses-tuhn, lahn-] / ˈlɔnˌsɛs tən, ˈlɑn- /

noun

a city on N Tasmania.

Launceston British

/ ˈlɔːnsəstən /

noun

a city in Australia, the chief port of the island state of Tasmania on the Tamar River, 64 km (40 miles) from Bass Strait. Pop: 68 443 (2001)

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International paper firm DS Smith has confirmed a "proposal had been made" to close its factory on Link Road in Launceston.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Mrs Gibson was trying to cross the A30 at Plusha near Launceston to meet a friend when she pulled into the path of another car.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

In Tasmania, 22 flood warnings were current, with most located near Launceston, the state's second biggest city.

From Reuters • Oct. 16, 2022

More than 500 cars are competing in the six-day rally from Launceston to Hobart, which is scheduled to finish Sunday.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2022

Launceston can outshine the others by reason of her fine ruin of the ancient castle and an historical record second to none, but at present official recognition she cannot claim.

From Cornwall by Mitton, G. E. (Geraldine Edith)

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