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Murrumbateman, New South Wales Murrumbateman ![]() Murrumbateman is a village in the Southern Tablelands ![]() Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia. It is on the Barton Highway, approximately 30 kilometres north-west of Canberra, and is part of the Yass Valley Shire [...More...] | "Murrumbateman, New South Wales" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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New South Wales New South Wales ![]() Wales (abbreviated as NSW) is a state on the east coast of Australia. It borders Queensland ![]() Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia ![]() Australia to the west. Its coast borders the Tasman Sea Tasman Sea to the east. The Australian Capital Territory ![]() Australian Capital Territory is an enclave within the state. New South Wales' state capital is Sydney, which is also Australia's most populous city. In March 2017[update], the population of New South Wales ![]() Wales was over 7.8 million,[9] making it Australia's most populous state [...More...] | "New South Wales" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Bywong Bywong ![]() Bywong is a rural residential area in the Southern Tablelands ![]() Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia in the County of Murray, Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council LGA.[2] It is approximately 24 kilometres north-east of the Australian city of Canberra ![]() Canberra on the Federal Highway. It is also traversed by Macs Reef Road, Shingle Hill Way and Bungendore ![]() Bungendore Road, the last two roads connecting Gundaroo ![]() Gundaroo and Bungendore. Its name is derived from an aboriginal word for "big hill".[2][3] At the 2016 census, it had a population of 1,322.[1] It had a public school from 1895 to 1906.[4] References[edit]Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bywong.^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics ![]() Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Bywong". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 July 2017. ^ a b "Bywong" [...More...] | "Bywong" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Sutton, New South Wales Sutton, meaning 'South Settlement' in Saxon, is a small village in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia in Yass Valley Shire.[3] It is situated on the west bank of the Yass River, about 17 kilometres south of Gundaroo, near the Federal Highway, not far from Canberra. It has a primary school, an Anglican church (St Peter’s), a general store, an estate agent, a rural supply store and a baker. Sutton has its own volunteer Bush Fire Brigade located in the village. Sutton began as a land reservation, surveyed by Robert Hoddle in 1835. In July 1866 the land reserve was again surveyed, this time by Edward Twynam who named the area after Joseph Sutton, the first person to come along the road at the time of the survey. He was a local resident, living at the Woodbury homestead, and son-in-law to William Guise, owner of Bywong Estate. The village of Sutton was officially gazetted in July 1867 [...More...] | "Sutton, New South Wales" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Gundaroo, New South Wales Gundaroo is a small village in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia and in Yass Valley Council. It is situated to the east of the Yass River, about 16 kilometres (10 mi) north of Sutton, about 15 kilometres (9 mi) west of the Lake George range. At the 2016 census, Gundaroo "state suburb" (including surrounding areas) had a population of 1,146.[1] At the 2006 census, its "urban centre/locality" had a population of 331.[2] The explorers Charles Throsby and Joseph Wild traveled through the Yass River valley in 1820. The Aborigines called the valley Candariro, meaning "blue crane". This name may have been the origin of Gundaroo,[3] or it may mean "big waterhole".[4] Governor Lachlan Macquarie granted the first white settler, Peter Cooney, 30 acres (12 ha) in 1825. Settlement proceeded fairly quickly and there were about 400 residents in the 1840s. The first non-residential building in Gundaroo was the Harrow Inn, built in 1834 [...More...] | "Gundaroo, New South Wales" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Burra, New South Wales Burra is an Australian locality and parish of rural smallholdings lying 20 kilometres to the south of Queanbeyan, New South Wales ![]() New South Wales in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Region. [2]At the 2016 census, Burra had a population of 794 people.[1]Contents1 Overview 2 History 3 Geology 4 References 5 External linksOverview[edit] The districts bounds have been defined[3] as being the area to the south of the intersection of the Burra and Cooma Roads that contains the catchments of the Burra, Urila, Waterholes and Guises Creeks, and bounded to the East by the Queanbeyan ![]() Queanbeyan River. The Burra Creek, whose headwaters are in the Tinderry Nature Reserve, flows through the centre of the Burra Valley to join the waters of the Queanbeyan ![]() Queanbeyan River at the Googong Reservoir. Nearby small settlements include Royalla, Williamsdale and Michelago Michelago to the west and south [...More...] | "Burra, New South Wales" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Pub A pub, or public house, is an establishment licensed to sell alcoholic drinks, which traditionally include beer (such as ale) and cider. It is a relaxed, social drinking establishment and a prominent part of British,[1] Irish,[2] Breton, New Zealand, Canadian, South African and Australian cultures.[3] In many places, especially in villages, a pub is the focal point of the community. In his 17th-century diary Samuel Pepys described the pub as "the heart of England".[4] Pubs can be traced back to Roman taverns,[5] through the Anglo-Saxon alehouse to the development of the tied house system in the 19th century. In 1393, King Richard II of England ![]() King Richard II of England introduced legislation that pubs had to display a sign outdoors to make them easily visible for passing ale tasters, who would assess the quality of ale sold.[6] Most pubs focus on offering beers, ales and similar drinks. As well, pubs often sell wines, spirits, and soft drinks, meals and snacks [...More...] | "Pub" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Field Day (agriculture) A field day is a large trade show for agricultural industry and equipment, especially for broadacre farming. It contrasts with an agricultural show in that a show focuses on livestock and judging, a field day focuses on equipment, demonstrations and processes. A field day may include events such as ploughing competitions not usually associated with shows due to the larger space required. The events are good sources of agricultural information, as organizers can arrange for guest speakers to talk on a range of topics. Field days by country[edit] Australia[edit] Main article: Field days in Australia New Zealand[edit] New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays is held at Mystery Creek, Hamilton, New Zealand ![]() Hamilton, New Zealand and attracts 1,000 exhibitors and over 115,000 visitors through its gates [...More...] | "Field Day (agriculture)" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Australian Bureau Of Statistics The Australian Bureau of Statistics ![]() Statistics (ABS) is the independent statistical agency of the Government of Australia. The ABS provides key statistics on a wide range of economic, population, environmental and social issues, to assist and encourage informed decision making, research and discussion within governments and the community. The ABS website provides ABS data free of charge.Contents1 History 2 Organisational vision and values 3 Modernisation 4 Census of population and housing4.1 2016 Census5 Work program5.1 Main economic indicators6 International engagement 7 Australian Statistician 8 Social media and multimedia8.1 Run That Town iPhone app 8.2 ABS Statistics ![]() Statistics app 8.3 Census Spotlight 8.4 Other interactive features9 See also 10 References 11 External linksHistory[edit] In 1901, statistics were collected by each state for their individual use [...More...] | "Australian Bureau Of Statistics" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Australian Dictionary Of Biography The Australian Dictionary of Biography ![]() Biography (ADB or AuDB) is a national co-operative enterprise founded and maintained by the Australian National University (ANU) to produce authoritative biographical articles on eminent people in Australia's history. Initially published in a series of twelve hard-copy volumes between 1966 and 2005, the dictionary has been published online since 2006. The ADB project has been operating since 1957. Staff are located at the National Centre of Biography ![]() Biography in the History Department of the Research School of Social Sciences at the Australian National University [...More...] | "Australian Dictionary Of Biography" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Binalong Binalong Binalong /ˈbaɪnˈəˈlɒŋ/ (Byn-a-long) is a village in the Southern Tablelands ![]() Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia, 37 km north-west of Yass in Yass Valley Shire.[2][3] At the 2016 census, Binalong Binalong and the surrounding area had a population of 543.[1] Overview[edit] The indigenous people of the district were part of the Ngunnawal people [...More...] | "Binalong" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Bowning Bowning, altitude: 602 metres (1,975 ft), is a small town in the Southern Tablelands, 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) west of Yass on the Hume Highway in Yass Valley Shire. Bowning is an aboriginal word meaning 'big hill'.[2] At the 2016 census, Bowning and the surrounding area had a population of 573.[1] Nearby Bowning Hill is 796 metres (2,612 ft) AHD and Hume and Hovell mentioned it in their 1824 journal. Bowning was one of the earliest settlements in the district. Historic buildings include the Troopers Cottage on the Binalong Road and the old Cobb and Co Coaching Station in Bogolong Street. The coaching station was built sometime between 1850 and 1870 [...More...] | "Bowning" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Gundaroo Gundaroo ![]() Gundaroo is a small village in the Southern Tablelands ![]() Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia ![]() Australia and in Yass Valley Council. It is situated to the east of the Yass River, about 16 kilometres (10 mi) north of Sutton, about 15 kilometres (9 mi) west of the Lake George range. At the 2016 census, Gundaroo ![]() Gundaroo "state suburb" (including surrounding areas) had a population of 1,146.[1] At the 2006 census, its "urban centre/locality" had a population of 331.[2] The explorers Charles Throsby and Joseph Wild traveled through the Yass River ![]() Yass River valley in 1820. The Aborigines called the valley Candariro, meaning "blue crane". This name may have been the origin of Gundaroo,[3] or it may mean "big waterhole".[4] Governor Lachlan Macquarie granted the first white settler, Peter Cooney, 30 acres (12 ha) in 1825 [...More...] | "Gundaroo" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Geographic Coordinate System A geographic coordinate system is a coordinate system used in geography that enables every location on Earth to be specified by a set of numbers, letters or symbols.[n 1] The coordinates are often chosen such that one of the numbers represents a vertical position, and two or three of the numbers represent a horizontal position [...More...] | "Geographic Coordinate System" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Wallaroo, New South Wales Wallaroo is a rural locality in New South Wales close to the Australian Capital Territory. It lies north of the Australian Capital Territory border, north west of Hall, west of the Barton Highway, and east of the Murrumbidgee River. It is approximately 19 kilometres north-west of the Australian city of Canberra.[2] At the 2016 census, it had a population of 707.[1] The cadastral unit in the area is known as Wallaroo Parish.[3] Between 1981-1990, the Serbian Orthodox Church constructed the St. Sava monastery at Wallaroo. Established as the headquarters of the Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of Australia and New Zealand, the church is modeled on the Kalenić monastery in Serbia, built in the 15th century.[4] Namesakes[edit] There is also a Wallaroo Parish, near Dubbo in Lincoln County, New South Wales that is not near this locality (approximately 350 kilometres away). There is also a Wallaroo in South Australia. References[edit]^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017) [...More...] | "Wallaroo, New South Wales" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |
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Bellmount Forest Bellmount Forest is a locality in the Upper Lachlan Shire and the Yass Valley Council area, New South Wales, Australia.[2] It lies on the both sides of the Gundaroo Road between Gundaroo and Gunning, about 50 km north of Canberra. At the 2016 census, it had a population of 114.[1] References[edit]^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Bellmount Forest". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 4 August 2017. ^ "Bellmount Forest". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales [...More...] | "Bellmount Forest" on: Wikipedia Yahoo Parouse |