A few days ago I discovered the Police Museum. I didn't know we had one. It's only been there for fourteen years but Hobart gives up its little secrets grudgingly. I only knew about it because it was mentioned in the activities for Seniors Week (October 11 to 18). I usually don't admit to being a Senior unless the discount is very good. I suppose I should be grateful that I still get glared at when I sit in the Senior seats on the bus, but it seems like it wasn't all that long ago that I had to produce id. to be allowed into pubs and clubs. The Police Museum is hidden away at 28 Bathurst Street They say you are getting old when the policemen look young. In the Police Museum there were several other items that had the same effect. Seeing the old versions of the speed camera (the two black cables across the road), the early breathalizers (I remember when they were new!), the police motor bikes which we used to watch at the show and the early fingerprint kits ...
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