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General Information:
Data for when the first set of signals in Tasmania is not available at this time, however, there's numerous locations around the state with traffic signals in place. The typical Tasmanian signal head these days, is similar to those used in New South Wales, Queensland, Australian Capital Territory and Western Australia.
Controllers:
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Early Signal Controller: Image provided by Darren Hodges, and supplied by the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (DIER), Traffic Management Branch, Tasmania. |
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Unitac Controller: Old AWA Unitac signal controller, which was installed at intersections between 1975 and 1981. May 2006. Image provided by Darren Hodges, and supplied by the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (DIER), Traffic Management Branch, Tasmania. |
Lanterns:
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3 Aspect AWA Signal with Embossed Lens: This type of AWA signal was once a common sight on Australian roads, between the 1940s and 1960s. Here the signal is shown in its original colours, complete with original glass lenses with 'STOP' embossed on the red lens, which was the way signals were setup at that time. May 2006. Image © Darren Hodges |
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1970s AWA Traffic Lanterns: 1970s AWA traffic lanterns with 1980s signal in the foreground, highlighting the different radii on the corners of the target boards, July 2018. Corner of Liverpool St and Brooker Hwy (NH1) (Railway Roundabout) in Hobart. Image © Paul Rands |
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1970s AWA Signals & Mast Arm Assembly: 1970s AWA signals and mast arm assembly at the corner of Sandy Bay Rd (B68) and St Georges Tce at Battery Point, July 2018. Image © Paul Rands |
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Vintage Pedestrian Call Button: Vintage pedestrian call button on the corner of Bathurst St and Brooker Hwy (NH1) at Hobart, July 2018. Image © Paul Rands |
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1970s AWA Signals: 1970s AWA signals at the corner of Sandy Bay Rd (B68) and St Georges Tce at Battery Point, July 2018. Note the 70s AWA signal target boards have a tighter radii on the corners compared to signals from the 1980s onwards. Image © Paul Rands |
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Vintage Pedestrian Call Button: Vintage pedestrian call button on the corner of Bathurst St and Brooker Hwy (NH1) at Hobart, July 2018. Image © Paul Rands |
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1970s AWA Signals & Mast Arm Assembly: 1970s AWA signals and mast arm assembly at the corner of Sandy Bay Rd (B68) and St Georges Tce at Battery Point, July 2018. Image © Paul Rands |
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Vintage Pedestrian Call Button: Vintage pedestrian call button on the corner of Bathurst St and Brooker Hwy (NH1) at Hobart, July 2018. Image © Paul Rands |
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Ornate Call Button Post: Current style pedestrian call button on vintage ornate post, corner of Sandy Bay Rd (B68) and St Georges Tce at Battery Point, July 2018. Image © Paul Rands |
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1970s AWA Traffic & Pedestrian Lanterns: AWA traffic lantern and pedestrian lantern on the corner of Bathurst St and Brooker Hwy (NH1) at Hobart, July 2018. Image © Paul Rands |
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Pre-70s AWA signal: Pre-70s AWA signal at the corner of Sandy Bay Rd (B68) and St Georges Tce at Battery Point, July 2018. Image © Paul Rands |
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1970s AWA Traffic Lantern: 1970s AWA traffic lantern on the corner of Bathurst St and Brooker Hwy (NH1) at Hobart, July 2018. Image © Paul Rands |
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Vintage Signals: Vintage signals at the corner of Sandy Bay Rd (B68) and St Georges Tce at Battery Point, July 2018. Image © Paul Rands |
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1970s AWA Traffic & Pedestrian Lanterns: AWA traffic lantern and pedestrian lantern on the corner of Bathurst St and Brooker Hwy (NH1) at Hobart, July 2018. Image © Paul Rands |
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Vintage Signals: Vintage signals at the corner of Sandy Bay Rd (B68) and St Georges Tce at Battery Point, July 2018. Image © Paul Rands |
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1970s AWA Traffic & Pedestrian Lanterns: AWA traffic lantern and pedestrian lantern on the corner of Bathurst St and Brooker Hwy (NH1) at Hobart, July 2018. The pole on this signal has been replaced with a modern galvanised version due to upgrade works, but the signal heads have been reused. Image © Paul Rands |
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1970s Signals: 1970s AWA traffic lanterns and Eagle text pedestrian lantern at the corner of Antill St and Davey St (A6) at Hobart, July 2018. Note the 70s AWA signal target boards have a tighter radii on the corners compared to signals from the 1980s onwards. Image © Paul Rands |
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1970s AWA Traffic & Pedestrian Lanterns: AWA traffic lantern and pedestrian lantern on the corner of Bathurst St and Brooker Hwy (NH1) at Hobart, July 2018. The pole on this signal has been replaced with a modern galvanised version due to upgrade works, but the signal heads have been reused. Image © Paul Rands |
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Custom 6 Aspect Traffic Lanterns: Custom 6 aspect traffic lanterns using 200 mm and 300 mm signal heads, corner of Byron St and Davey St (A6) at Hobart, July 2018. These signals have since been replaced with convention LED signals. Image © Paul Rands |
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1970s AWA Traffic & Pedestrian Lanterns: AWA traffic lantern and pedestrian lantern on the corner of Liverpool and Cambell St at Hobart, July 2018. Note the text walk signal but pictogram don't walk signal. Image © Paul Rands |
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1970s Signals: 1970s AWA traffic lantern and Eagle text pedestrian lantern with old pedestrian directional sign at the corner of Barrack St and Davey St (A6) at Hobart, July 2018. Image © Paul Rands |
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1970s AWA Traffic & Pedestrian Lanterns: AWA traffic lantern and pedestrian lantern on the corner of Liverpool and Cambell St at Hobart, July 2018. Note the text walk signal but pictogram don't walk signal. Image © Paul Rands |
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1970s Signals: 1970s AWA traffic lantern and Eagle text pedestrian lantern with old pedestrian directional sign at the corner of Barrack St and Davey St (A6) at Hobart, July 2018. Image © Paul Rands |
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1970s AWA Traffic & Pedestrian Lanterns: AWA traffic lantern and pedestrian lantern on the corner of Liverpool and Cambell St at Hobart, July 2018. Image © Paul Rands |
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1970s Signals: 1970s AWA traffic lantern and Eagle text pedestrian lantern with old pedestrian directional sign at the corner of Barrack St and Davey St (A6) at Hobart, July 2018. Image © Paul Rands |
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1970s AWA Traffic & Pedestrian Lanterns: AWA traffic lantern and pedestrian lantern on the corner of Liverpool and Cambell St at Hobart, July 2018. Image © Paul Rands |
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AWA Text Pedestrian Signals: AWA polycarbonate text pedestrian signals from the 1970s at the corner of Barrack St and Macquarie St, Hobart, July 2018. These signals were also common in the ACT. Image © Paul Rands |
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1970s AWA Traffic & Pedestrian Lanterns: AWA traffic lantern and pedestrian lantern on the corner of Liverpool and Cambell St at Hobart, July 2018. Image © Paul Rands |
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1970s AWA Traffic Lantern: 1970s AWA traffic lantern with a 1980s signal in the distance, highlighting the different radii on the corners of the target boards, July 2018. Corner of Barrack and Macquarie Streets in Hobart. Image © Paul Rands |
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1970s AWA Traffic Lanterns: 1970s AWA traffic lanterns at the corner of Collins St and Campbell St, Hobart, July 2018. Image © Paul Rands |
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1970s AWA Signals & Mast Arm Assembly: 1970s AWA signals and mast arm assembly at the corner of Liverpool St and Brooker Hwy (NH1) (Railway Roundabout) in Hobart, July 2018. Image © Paul Rands |
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Rear of AWA Traffic Lantern: Reat view of 1970s AWA traffic lanterns at the corner of Collins St and Campbell St, Hobart, July 2018. Image © Paul Rands |
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1970s AWA Signals: 1970s AWA signals at the corner of Liverpool St and Brooker Hwy (NH1) (Railway Roundabout) in Hobart, July 2018. Note the longer visors on the signal in the foreground. Image © Paul Rands |
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1970s AWA Traffic Lanterns: 1970s AWA traffic lanterns at the corner of Davey St (A6) and Linden Av, Hobart, July 2018. Image © Paul Rands |
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1970s AWA Traffic Lantern: 1970s AWA traffic lantern, July 2018. Corner of Liverpool St and Brooker Hwy (NH1) (Railway Roundabout) in Hobart. Image © Paul Rands |
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Flashing Amber Phase: Tasmanian only slip lane lower flashing amber signal phase signal at the corner of Sandy Bay Rd (B68) and Byron St in Sandy Bay, July 2018. Click here for a video of this type of signal in operation. Image © Paul Rands |
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1970s AWA Traffic Lantern: 1970s AWA traffic lantern, July 2018. Corner of Liverpool St and Brooker Hwy (NH1) (Railway Roundabout) in Hobart. Image © Paul Rands |
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