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Graham Hill (other)
Graham Hill (1929–1975) was a British racing driver. Graham Hill or Graeme Hill may also refer to: * Graham Hill (academic), Zimbabwean veterinary surgeon * Graham Hill (judge) (1938–2005), Australian judge * Graham Hill (theologian) (born 1969), Australian theologian * Graeme Hill, New Zealander radio persona of Graeme Humphreys, former member of the Able Tasmans * Graeme Hill, New Zealander sports presenter on the TV show ''SportsCafe'' * Graeme Hill, Australian politician for Labor during 2002; see Electoral results for the district of Swan Hill * Graeme Hill, Australian politician during 2009; see Electoral results for the district of Southport * Graeme Hill, Australian mountain climber, who made the first ascent of the South West Pillar of Shivling in 1986 with Brigitte Muir * Graeme Hill, British basketball player, MVP during the 1987–88 British Basketball League season * Graeme Hill, British politician for the Greens during the 2021 Hertfordshire County Council ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Graham Hill
Norman Graham Hill (15 February 1929 – 29 November 1975) was a British racing driver, rower and motorsport executive, who competed in Formula One from to . Nicknamed "Mr. Monaco", Hill won two Formula One World Drivers' Championship titles and—at the time of his retirement—held the record for most podium finishes (36); he won 14 Grands Prix across 18 seasons. In American open-wheel racing, Hill won the Indianapolis 500 in 1966 with Mecom. Upon winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in with Matra, Hill became the first—and to this date, only—driver to complete the Triple Crown of Motorsport. Born and raised in London, Hill studied engineering before completing national service in the Royal Navy. He was a member of London Rowing Club from 1952 to 1954, contesting twenty finals and stroking the London crew in the Grand Challenge Cup. He made his racing debut in Formula Three aged 25. He initially joined Lotus in Formula One as a mechanic, before earning a driving de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 Hertfordshire County Council Election
Hertfordshire County Council elections, Elections to Hertfordshire County Council took place on 6 May 2021 alongside 2021 United Kingdom local elections, other local elections in the United Kingdom. All 78 seats to the council were elected. The Conservative Party (UK), Conservative Party won 46 of the 78 seats, winning a majority and thus retaining control of the council, despite making a net loss of five seats, with leader David Williams losing his seat of Harpenden North East. Deputy Leader of the Council Teresa Heritage became acting leader in the aftermath of the election, and Cllr Richard Roberts was ratified as Leader of the Council on 25 May 2021. Background In the 2017 Hertfordshire County Council election, 2017 election, the Conservative Party (UK), Conservative Party held overall control of the council, winning 51 of the 78 seats. The Liberal Democrats (UK), Liberal Democrats were the second largest party with 18 seats. The Labour Party (UK), Labour Party won 9 seat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hill (surname)
Hill is a surname of English and Scottish origin, meaning "a person who lived on a hill". It is the 36th most common surname in England, the 18th common surname in Scotland, and the 37th most common surname in the United States. Disambiguation pages * Aaron Hill * Al Hill * Alan Hill * Albert Hill * Alex Hill * Alexander Hill * Alexis Hill * Alfred Hill * Allen Hill * Andrew Hill * Andy Hill * Anthony Hill * Antony Hill * Arthur Hill * Baron Hill * Ben Hill * Benjamin Hill * Betty Hill * Billy Hill * Bob Hill * Bobby Hill * Brad Hill * Brian Hill * Bryan Hill * Charles Hill * Clarence Hill * Colin Hill * Daniel Hill * Danny Hill * Darryl Hill * Dave Hill * David Hill * Derek Hill * Dick Hill * Ed Hill * Edward Hill * Edwin Hill * Elizabeth Hill * Eric Hill * Ernest Hill * Fiona Hill * Francis Hill * Frank Hill * Fred Hill * Frederick Hill * George Hill * Gerald Hill * Gordon Hill * Grant Hill * Harry Hill * Henry Hill * J. J. Hill * Jack Hill * James Hill * Jane Hill * Jason H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Graham (given Name)
Graham () is a (usually masculine) given name in the English language. It is derived from Graham (surname), the surname. Origins The surname ''Graham (surname), Graham'' is an Anglo-Norman language, Anglo-French form of the name of the town of Grantham, in Lincolnshire, England. The settlement is recorded in the 11th century ''Domesday Book'' variously as ''Grantham'', ''Grandham'', ''Granham'' and ''Graham''. This place name is thought to be derived from the Old English elements ''grand'', possibly meaning "gravel", and ''ham'', meaning "hamlet" the English word given to small settlements of smaller size than villages. Alternatively, possibly from Old English græghama "grey-coated one" (ie, wolf). Variants and use In the 12th century the surname was taken from England to Scotland by Sir William de Graham, who founded Clan Graham. Variant spellings of the forename are ''Grahame'' and ''Graeme''. The forename ''Graham'' is considered to be an English and Scotland, Scottish given ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Graham (other) (other)
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Mount Graham or Graham Mountain may refer to: Mountains *Mount Graham, a mountain in Graham County, Arizona, United States * Mount Graham (Antarctica) * Mount Graham (New Zealand), a mountain in the West Coast Region of New Zealand * Graham Mountain (New York), a mountain in the Catskills Other * Mount Graham National Forest * Mount Graham International Observatory *Mount Graham red squirrel * Mount Graham High School See also * Graeme S. Mount (born 1939), Canadian historian * * * Graham (other) * Graham Hill (other) * Graham Hills Graham Hills may refer to: Places * Graham Hills, the Grahams, a range of hills in Scotland; see List of Graham mountains * Graham Hills, Mount Pleasant, New York State, USA; a former hamlet, see Graham station (New York Central Railroad) * Graham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Graham Hills (other)
Graham Hills may refer to: Places * Graham Hills, the Grahams, a range of hills in Scotland; see List of Graham mountains * Graham Hills, Mount Pleasant, New York State, USA; a former hamlet, see Graham station (New York Central Railroad) * Graham Hills County Park, Westchester, State of New York, USA; on the Saw Mill River * Graham Hills Building, John Anderson Campus, Strathclyde University, Glasgow, Scotland, UK; named after the chemist People * Sir Graham John Hills FRSE (1926–2014), a Scottish physical chemist at the University of Strathclyde * Graham Hills, visual effects artist, who in 2011 was Emmy nominated for "Fire and Blood" (''Game of Thrones'') * Graham Hills, Australian politician, who ran in 2001 for One Nation for the Division of Corangamite; see Results of the 2001 Australian federal election in Victoria * Graham Hills, UK politician, who won a seat for the Conservatives in Nuthall East & Strelley during the 2023 Broxtowe Borough Council election * Robert Graham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Localities In Victoria
This is a list of locality names and populated place names in the state of Victoria, Australia, outside the Melbourne metropolitan area. It is organised by region from the south-west of the state to the east and, for convenience, is sectioned by Local government areas of Victoria, Local Government Area (LGA). Localities are bounded areas recorded on VICNAMES, although boundaries are the responsibility of each council. Many localities cross LGA boundaries, some being partly within three LGAs, but are listed here once under the LGA in which the major population centre or area occurs. The Registrar of Geographic Names, supported by Geographic Names Victoria, administers the naming or renaming of localities (as well as roads, and other features) in Victoria, and maintains the Register of Geographic Names, referred as the VICNAMES register, pursuant to the ''Geographic Place Names Act 1998''. The OGN has issued the mandatory ''Naming rules for places in Victoria, Statutory requireme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Closed Railway Stations In Sydney
The city of Sydney has been served by an extensive network of railway lines since the Main Suburban railway line opened in 1855, with over 70 railway stations in Sydney having been subsequently closed. Many of the stations closed as a result of the closure of the railway lines which they were located on. Closed lines There are several closed lines in Sydney. Dates refer to each railway line's opening and closure dates and are not necessarily reflective of passenger service dates. * The Abattoirs railway line (1911–1996), from Lidcombe to Abattoirs. * The Camden railway line (1882–1963), from Campbelltown to Camden. * The Holsworthy railway line (1918–1977), from Liverpool to Holsworthy. * The Kurrajong railway line (1926–1952), from Richmond to Kurrajong. * The Potts Hill railway line (1912–1966), from Regents Park to Potts Hill. * The Prospect Quarry railway line (1902–1926), from Toongabbie to Prospect. * The Rogans Hill railway line (1923–1932), from Westm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1987–88 British Basketball League Season
The 1987–88 BBL season was the first season of the British Basketball League (known as the Carlsberg League for sponsorship reasons), a breakaway competition formed by teams from the English National League and the Scottish National League. The season featured a total of 15 teams, playing 28 games each. Portsmouth, reigning champions of the English League claimed the regular season title with a dominating campaign led by the likes of Alan Cunningham and Colin Irish. They weren't able to repeat their success in the post-season play-off's as third-seed Livingston, the reigning Scottish champions, caused a huge upset with an 81–72 win over Portsmouth in the final.BBL Media Guide 2003/04, page 15 Kingston won their fourth consecutive National Cup and Livingston claimed the inaugural BBL Trophy. In the National League (the tier below the Carlsberg League) the Worthing Bears won the league with a 100% (18–0) record and in the play-off semi-final Billy Hungrecker scored a record ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Graham Hill (academic)
F. W. Graham Hill is a Zimbabwean veterinary surgeon and academic. He was Vice Chancellor of the University of Zimbabwe from 1997 to 2002. As a researcher, he published on subjects such as the rabies vaccination and its epidemiology carcinoma in cattle, snake bites of small animals and diseases of the small intestines of dogs. His term as Vice-Chancellor was marked by frequent staff strikes and student disturbances, and university and government crackdowns in response. He was accused of intervening in the academic process to favour senior government officials. Following his 2002 retirement, Prof. Hill took up farming but lost his new farm during fast-track land reform Land reform (also known as agrarian reform) involves the changing of laws, regulations, or customs regarding land ownership, land use, and land transfers. The reforms may be initiated by governments, by interested groups, or by revolution. Lan ... in 2005. References Heads of universities and col ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brigitte Muir
Brigitte Leonce Suzanne Muir (born 8 September 1958) is a Belgian-born Australian mountain climber. Her climbing career spanned over thirty years. Early life and education Muir was born Brigitte Koch in Ougrée, Belgium. Climbing career In 1986, she made, with husband at the time Jon Muir and friend Graeme Hill, the first ascent of the South West Pillar of Shivling in Northern India. In 1997, she became the first Australian woman to summit Mount Everest and the first Australian, male or female, to climb the Seven Summits (the highest summit on each of the continents). In 1998, Penguin (Viking) published her autobiography, ''The Wind in My Hair''. In 2008, SBS broadcast ''The Eighth Summit'', a documentary directed and produced by wife and husband team Anne and Wayne Tindall, and based on Brigitte’s life. After her career in mountaineering and adventure, Brigitte became a film maker and an inspirational speaker. She leads community building treks in the village of Lura i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electoral Results For The District Of Southport
This is a list of electoral results for the electoral district of Southport in Queensland Queensland ( , commonly abbreviated as Qld) is a States and territories of Australia, state in northeastern Australia, and is the second-largest and third-most populous state in Australia. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Austr ... state elections. Members for Southport Election results Elections in the 2020s Elections in the 2010s Elections in the 2000s Elections in the 1990s Elections in the 1980s Elections in the 1970s Elections in the 1950s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
