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3.Recorded in the first few minutes of the Franklin House investigation a voice seems to be saying I hate you

4. I hate you shortened.

Later on at Franklin House this voice seems to be saying I hate you for asking that question.

5.I hate you for asking that question shortened.

6. I hate you for asking that question full length.

 

 

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Franklin House

 

  This page is dedicated to Franklin house…. Once part of “The Franklin village” the only reminders to the village are the house and cemetery across the road. This two-story house is prime example of Old Van Diemen’s Land beautiful past, this is the first house brought by “The National Trust” who restored it back to it (almost) original beauty. Team Strigoi had the pleasure to walk around this place with the company of the friendly staff that work there, we were told tons of interesting historical facts about the place and was guided around by our friendly host (Hilary), what amazed us about the place is the quality of workmanship that had gone into restoring this wonderful building. Each room had a interesting tale to tell, each room kept immaculate, our guide told tales with great passion and when it came to our favourite subject… we were told not only about one ghost buy two, certain folks have mentioned the stairs as if they feel a presence, there’s a question mark that lays over the ghosts…. The staff doesn’t disbelieve or believe, they just need proof of their existence…. But in saying that…. some staff have had strange incidents that cannot be explained.

 

Date 1838

 

Brief History

Built for Mr. Britton Jones…. sold to Mr. George Horne

 

Mr. William Keeler Hawkes who transformed it into a school for young gentlemen. .

 School closed in 1866.

 

School Teachers

Mr. William Keeler Hawkes. Died 1882

Martha Keeler Hawkes (wife). Died 1886

Charlotte (sister). Died 1888

 

 

Over the period of1888/ 1960 a number of families have lived there…. In the 1960’s the house was ready for demolishment only to be saved in time by “The Nation Trust” who restored it back to it’s splendor…. We didn’t want to give too many historical facts away as we like to encourage folks to visit and we have a link to the proper Franklin House site if you would like to know more

  www.nationaltrusttas.org.au

EMAIL : franklin@nationaltrusttas.org.au

 

  Other activities and functions

 

Franklin Village fair

 

Champagne Breakfast

 

  This building is open to the public Daily.

All Schools are encouraged to visit.

Visiting these places keeps the memory of Old Van Diemens land alive.

 

 

 
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