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Currie (other)
Currie is a suburb of Edinburgh. Currie may also refer to: Surname * Currie (surname), people with the surname ''Currie'' Places Australia * Curramulka, South Australia, nicknamed "the Currie" * Currie, Tasmania, the largest settlement on King Island, Australia United States * Currie, Minnesota, a US city * Currie, Nevada, an unincorporated community in the United States * Currie, North Carolina, an unincorporated community in the United States Rugby * Currie RFC, a Scottish rugby club * Currie Cup, South Africa's premier domestic rugby union competition See also * Currier, a person who finishes leather, after the tanning * Corrie family, a Scottish family also known as the ''Currie family'' * Clan Currie, modern descendants of the MacMhuirich bardic family * Corrie (other) * Curry (other) * Curie (other) In computing, a CURIE (or ''Compact URI'') defines a generic, abbreviated syntax for expressing Uniform Resource Identifiers (URIs). It is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Currie
Currie ( gd, Currach, IPA: �kʰuːᵲəx is a village and suburb on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Scotland, situated south west of the city centre. Formerly within the County of Midlothian, it now falls within the jurisdiction of the City of Edinburgh Council. It is situated between Juniper Green to the northeast and Balerno to the southwest. It gives its name to a civil parish. In 2001, the population of Currie was 8,550 and it contained 3,454 houses. Etymology The name is recorded from 1210 onwards under various spellings such as ''Curey'', ''Cory'', ''Curri'' with ''Currie'' in 1402. There is no accepted derivation of the name Currie but it is possibly from the Scottish Gaelic word ''curagh/curragh'', a wet or boggy plain, or from the Brythonic word ''curi'', a dell or dirt hole. The neighbouring suburb of Balerno derives its name from Scottish Gaelic, whilst the nearby Pentland Hills derive their name from Brythonic, so either is possible. History The earliest re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Currie (surname)
Currie is a surname in the English language. The name has numerous origins. Etymology In some cases it originated as a habitational name, derived from Currie in Midlothian, Scotland. In other cases it originated as a habitational name, derived from Corrie, in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. A third origin for the surname is that it originated as a Scottish spelling of the Irish surname ''Curry'', a surname which has several origins. A fourth origin of the surname, particularly on Arran, is as an Anglicised form of the Scottish Gaelic '' MacMhuirich''., which cited: , for the surname "Currie", "Curry". The Hebridean ''MacMhuirich'' evolved in such a way that the forms ''McVurich'' and ''McCurrie'' first appeared in the 17th century, and by the 18th century Currie is found on Islay, and on Uist by the 19th century. Another origin of the surname is from Curry, in Somerset, England. In some cases the name may also be derived from the Old French ''curie'', which means "kitchen". Early f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curramulka
Curramulka is a town in the Australian state of South Australia on the Yorke Peninsula. Curramulka is within easy driving distance of the coastal resort towns of Port Victoria and Port Vincent and is north-east of Minlaton. At the , Curramulka had a population of 305. Nearby is an extensive chain of limestone caves. They were first explored in 1850, and major extensions discovered in 1984. They have 14 km of known passages in an area of approximately 400m x 300m and depth 46m. Corra-Lynn is the longest cave in the region. History Curramulka is one of the oldest townships on the Peninsula, the Hundred of Curramulka being proclaimed on 31 December 1874. The name is derived from 'curre' (emu) and 'mulka' (deep water hole). Emus used to drink here, and thus it was named by the indigenous inhabitants. Farming land was first opened up in the mid-1870s and Curramulka enjoyed its heyday in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when most farming produce moved through nearby ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Currie, Tasmania
Currie is a rural residential locality in the local government area (LGA) of King Island in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The 2016 census recorded a population of 768 for the state suburb of Currie. It is the largest township on, and is the administrative centre of, King Island, at the western entrance to Bass Strait. History Currie was gazetted as a locality in 1971. Geography The waters of the Southern Ocean form the western and south-western boundaries. The town is situated just inland from a partly sheltered natural harbour on the west coast of the island, which was originally named Howie's Boat Harbour after David Howie, an early visitor and unofficial resident of the island in the 1840s. It was renamed after Archibald Currie (1830–1914), a Melbourne shipowner who purchased the remains of the full-rigged ship '' Netherby'' wrecked near there in 1866, and used the harbour as a base for salvage operations. The harbour was used for similar operations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Currie, Minnesota
Currie is a city in Murray County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 233 at the 2010 census. Lake Shetek State Park is nearby. The city is known as the "Gateway to Lake Shetek". Currie is notable for its tourism, cuisine, and recreational opportunities. It is home to Lakeside Hideaway and the End-O-Line Railroad Park & Museum in addition to being the headquarters of Schmitz Grain. Along with the census-designated area The Lakes, Minnesota, the Currie area has a population of close to 1,000 residents. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Minnesota State Highway 30 and Murray County Road 38 are the main routes in the community. U.S. Highway 59 is nearby. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 233 people, 114 households, and 65 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 125 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Currie, Nevada
Currie is an unincorporated community in Elko County, Nevada, United States. It is often considered a ghost town, and its population is around 20. The town is named after Joseph Currie, who started a ranch there in 1885. Discovery of copper in the neighboring town of Ely prompted the building of a railroad from Ely to the Southern Pacific main-line, at Cobre, Nevada. Currie is the midpoint between the two towns. On March 22, 1906, the first passenger train from Cobre to Currie was operated. Between 1906 and 1941, approximately 4.6 million passengers passed through Currie on rail. The Ely copper smelters were closed on June 20, 1983 and the railroad closed one day later. The major portion of the town, the business district (20 acres), is owned by Glenn, Robert, and wife Brenda Taylor, who now reside in Utah. It consists of Goshute Mercantile, the bar, adjoining house, cabins, RV park, garage, historic buildings, and corrals. There is also the Nevada Northern Railway The Nevad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Currie, North Carolina
Currie is an unincorporated community in Pender County, North Carolina, United States. The ZIP Code for Currie is 28435. The community is located south of Yamacraw. It is best-known as the birthplace of the fictional character Philip Banks from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Currie is part of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Currie was founded in 1888, although settlement had occurred prior to that time. The community was named after John H. Currie, a former rail director in the region. Currie was the site of North Carolina's first Revolutionary War battle, the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge, in 1776. This conflict took place near the property of local homesteader Elizabeth Moore, whose descendants constructed the historic Bell House in 1864. The home exists today as a local landmark. Currie is also home to Canetuck School, the town's only NRHP The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Currie RFC
Currie Rugby Football Club are an Edinburgh-based rugby union club in the Scottish Rugby Union, they currently play in the Scottish Premiership. Despite the name, "Currie" RFC is actually based in the neighbouring suburb of Balerno, and they play at Malleny Park. Currently the club run three senior sides, along with the Colts and youth rugby ages group teams. History The foundation of the club was initially started by six individuals; Bob Kirkwood, Jack Hogg, Roger Mclaren, Tom Chandler, David Bisset & Alex Galbraith . Having discussed the formation of a team in a local bar called the Weavers Knowe. From these discussions followed the idea to form a full rugby club in the local area. The 'six' were joined by Gordon Stewart, and given the necessary backing and, more importantly, use of the facilities at Currie High School, by the Headmaster, Ronnie Paul. Together the group sent out posters and leaflets around the Currie, Balerno and Juniper Green area calling on all interested ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Currie Cup
The Currie Cup is South Africa's premier domestic rugby union competition, played each winter and spring (June to October), featuring teams representing either entire provinces or substantial regions within provinces. Although it is the premier domestic competition, four South African franchises also compete in the United Rugby Championship competition, including for the 'South African Shield'. for the highest placed South African team. Steeped in history and tradition, the Currie Cup dates back to 1891. The tournament is regarded as the cornerstone of South Africa's rugby heritage, and the coveted gold trophy remains the most prestigious prize in South African domestic rugby. History The Currie Cup is one of the oldest rugby competitions, with the first games played in 1889 but it was only in 1892 that it became officially known as the Currie Cup. The competition had its humble beginnings as an inter-province competition in 1884, but when the South African Rugby Board was f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Currier
A currier is a specialist in the leather processing industry. After the tanning Tanning may refer to: * Tanning (leather), treating animal skins to produce leather * Sun tanning, using the sun to darken pale skin ** Indoor tanning, the use of artificial light in place of the sun ** Sunless tanning, application of a stain or d ... process, the currier applies techniques of dressing, finishing and colouring to a tanned hide to make it strong, flexible and waterproof. The leather is stretched and burnished to produce a uniform thickness and suppleness, and dyeing and other chemical finishes give the leather its desired colour. After currying, the leather is then ready to pass to the fashioning trades such as saddlery, bridlery, shoemaking and glovemaking. See also * Russia leather, a historically important oiled leather, curried with a birch oil that gave it a distinctive scent. References {{reflist Leathermaking ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanning (leather)
Tanning is the process of treating skins and hides of animals to produce leather. A tannery is the place where the skins are processed. Tanning hide into leather involves a process which permanently alters the protein structure of skin, making it more durable and less susceptible to decomposition and coloring. Before tanning, the skins are dehaired, degreased, desalted and soaked in water over a period of six hours to two days. Historically this process was considered a noxious or "odoriferous trade" and relegated to the outskirts of town. Historically, tanning used tannin, an acidic chemical compound from which the tanning process draws its name, derived from the bark of certain trees. An alternative method, developed in the 1800s, is chrome tanning, where chromium salts are used instead of natural tannins. History The English word for tanning is from medieval Latin , derivative of ( oak bark), from French (tanbark), from old-Cornish (red oak). These terms are rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corrie Family
The Corrie family, also known as the Currie family, was a Scottish family which was once seated in what is today the civil parish of Hutton and Corrie, in Annandale, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The leading branch of the family were the Corries of that Ilk. Members of the family are on record in the Middle Ages. The family held numerous lands, but lost the lands from which they derived their surname, with the marriage of an heiress, sometime during the reign of James V, King of Scots. Surname There are numerous etymological origins for the surnames '' Corrie'' and '' Currie'',, which cited: , for the surnames "Corrie" and "Currie". but the family derives its surname from the lands of Corrie, in what is today the civil parish of Hutton and Corrie, in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The place name is derived from the Gaelic ''coire'', meaning "cauldron", which was used in place names to describe a circular valley on the side of a mountain. Lands The family has held lands in both Scot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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