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Brighton is a town just north of Hobart , in Tasmania , Australia . It lies between Pontville and the outer Hobart suburb of Bridgewater on the Midland Highway . HISTORY From 1826 onwards, the township was the site of the Brighton Barracks, a military accommodation facility until sold off for subdivision in the early 2000s.http://www.awm.gov.au/units/place_1673.asp Most recently it was used as emergency accommodation for refugees fleeing the conflicts in eastern Europe , namely Kosovo .http://www.awm.gov.au/units/place_1673.asp The area surrounding Brighton was swept with bush and grass fires over the summer of January 2003 ; however the town itself was safe. The Brighton area is seeing an increase in light industrial use, being serviced by both road & rail. TRIVIA The area is also the site of a major horse racing training facility, serving the trotting & pacing industry. REFERENCES |
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