Devonport is the largest city on the North West Coast of Tasmania, Australia with a population of approximately 24 000 people. Devonport is the home port for the 2 new  passenger ferries , Spirit of Tasmania 1 and 2.

Devonport has many recreational and cultural facilities. These include the Don River Railway and Museum, Tasmanian Arboretum, Art gallery, Maritime Museum and numerous historic buildings. A cycling/walking track along the foreshore links many of the recreational facilities just mentioned.

In 1995 the Devonport City Council instigated the Decorate Devonport at Christmas competition. From humble beginnings this competition now involves over 100 homes and businesses in Devonport each year. Visitors come from all over Tasmania, interstate and overseas during the month of December to view the many displays. It is not unusual for over 5000 people to be visiting individual displays in any one night.

As the popularity of Decorate Devonport increased, numerous other councils in the state have encouraged their residents to decorate as well.

 

[History] [Christmas1998][Christmas 1999]

[Christmas in Devonport 1999][Christmas 2000] [Christmas 2001]  

[Dolls][Crochet Collector Dolls] 

[Costumes] [Old Dolls and Bears] [ Antique Sewing Collection]  

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