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Kinetic Rockhampton
Kinetic Rockhampton, previously Sunbus Rockhampton, Capricorn Sunbus and Rocky Transit, is the principal bus operator in Rockhampton, Queensland. Operating services under contract to Translink, it is a subsidiary of Kinetic. History In May 1995, Harry Blundred, the proprietor of Thames Transit in the United Kingdom, commenced operating the route services in Rockhampton formerly operated by Rockhampton City Council."Rocky Transit" ''Australian Bus Panorama'' 11/2 September 1995 page 43 Initially branded Rocky Transit it was later renamed Capricorn Sunbus. As part of the deal, Sunbus was also responsible for the operation of school bus services in the region, however these were sold in 1997 to fellow British bus operator Stagecoach. In April 2008, Blundred sold Capricorn Sunbus along with the other Sunbus operations to Transit Australia Group. In April 2019, Transit Australia Group was purchased by AATS Group, parent company of Skybus and majority owned by OPTrust. In August ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parkhurst, Queensland
Parkhurst is a northern Suburbs and localities (Australia), suburb of Rockhampton, Queensland, Rockhampton in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Parkhurst had a population of 3,043 people. Geography Parkhurst is bounded to the north by Ramsay Creek and to the west by Ramsay Creek and then the Fitzroy River (Queensland), Fitzroy River. To the south it is bounded by Limestone Creek (the creek, not the suburb) and by Rockhampton–Yeppoon Road (also known as the Yeppoon Road). A section of the Bruce Highway passes through the centre of the suburb from south to north, while the North Coast railway line, Queensland, North Coast railway line also passes through the suburb from south to north, to the west of the highway. The proposed Rockhampton Ring Road will pass through Parkhurst on its way to join the Bruce Highway' The Parkhurst Industrial Estate is in the south-west of the suburb, while the residential land is in the west near the river and in the north-eas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinetic Group Companies
Kinetic (Ancient Greek: κίνησις “kinesis”, movement or to move) may refer to: * Kinetic theory, describing a gas as particles in random motion * Kinetic energy, the energy of an object that it possesses due to its motion Art and entertainment * Kinetic art, a form of art involving mechanical and/or random movement, including optical illusions. * ''Kinetic'', the 13th episode of the first season of the TV series ''Smallville'' * ''Kinetic'' (comics), a comic by Allan Heinberg and Kelley Pucklett * "Kinetic" (song), a song by Radiohead Business * Kinetic, a brand of Windstream Holdings * Kinetic Engineering Limited, Indian automotive manufacturer * Kinetic Group, Australian-based public transport company Technology * "Kinetic", Seiko's trademark for its automatic quartz technology * The ''Kinetic camera system'' by Birt Acres (1854–1918), photographer and film pioneer * Kinetic projectile Military terminology * Kinetic military action See also * * * Kinetics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bus Companies Of Queensland
A bus (contracted from omnibus, with variants multibus, motorbus, autobus, etc.) is a motor vehicle that carries significantly more passengers than an average car or van, but fewer than the average rail transport. It is most commonly used in public transport, but is also in use for charter purposes, or through private ownership. Although the average bus carries between 30 and 100 passengers, some buses have a capacity of up to 300 passengers. The most common type is the single-deck rigid bus, with double-decker and articulated buses carrying larger loads, and midibuses and minibuses carrying smaller loads. Coaches are used for longer-distance services. Many types of buses, such as city transit buses and inter-city coaches, charge a fare. Other types, such as elementary or secondary school buses or shuttle buses within a post-secondary education campus, are free. In many jurisdictions, bus drivers require a special large vehicle licence above and beyond a regular driving ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kawana, Queensland (Rockhampton)
Kawana is a Suburbs and localities (Australia), suburb of Rockhampton in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Kawana had a population of 4,434 people. Geography Kawana is bordered to the west by the Fitzroy River (Queensland), Fitzroy River, to the north by Limestone Creek, to the east by Yaamba Road (part of the Bruce Highway), and to the south by Richardson Road. Glenmore is a neighbourhood within the north-west of the suburb (). The North Coast railway line enters the suburb from the south (Park Avenue) and exits to the north (Parkhurst). The suburb was originally served by the Kawana railway station (), but it is now abandoned. History Glenmore State School opened on 17 October 1889. The original building was built on the block of land on the other side of McLaughlin Street directly opposite the school's current lower oval. The first principal was Edward Costello. He served the school for 13 years until 1902. The original building was moved from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mercedes-Benz Vario
The Mercedes-Benz Vario (model designation BM667/668/670) is a full-size commercial heavy van and medium duty truck manufactured by Mercedes-Benz between 1996 and 2013. History The Vario was launched in 1996 as a facelifted version of the Mercedes-Benz T2. The bodyshell remained relatively unchanged throughout its 17-year production life. The Vario proved a popular base chassis for trucks, minibuses and mini- coaches. When new regulations required disabled access, a model with a wheelchair lift was made available. The Vario was fitted with several types of Mercedes-Benz engines. Pre-2000 vehicles used a 5-cylinder OM602LA (2874 cm3) and 4-cylinder OM904LA (4250 cm3), turbocharged and intercooled diesel engine. From September 2000, Vario 618D/818D models were equipped with a 4.2-liter turbo diesel engine with intercooler and direct injection with an output of 136 or 150 hp and torque of 520 or 580 Nm, respectively. The most powerful was a 177 hp, 675Nm engi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volvo B59
The Volvo B59 was a rear-engined bus chassis manufactured by Volvo in Sweden between 1970 and 1979. The first Volvo B59 was delivered to the Københavns Sporveje (The City Transport Authority in Copenhagen, Denmark) in 1970, and was fitted with a bodywork built by Aabenraa Karrosserifabrik in Aabenraa. Originally operated as a prototype, it came later entered ordinary service. After withdrawal, It was purchased by Volvo for preservation at the Volvo Museum in Gothenburg. At least 89 were subsequently purchased. The B59 was popular with Australian government operators. Brisbane City Council placed 98 in service between 1976 and 1978, State Transit Authority, Adelaide 307 between 1977 and 1979 and the Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board 100. The State Transport Authority's 1002, was sent to Sweden for almost two years as a demonstrator. Only one was built to UK specification, with Marshall bodying a demonstrator for Ailsa Bus, the UK Volvo dealers, in 1972. It was demonstrat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ansair
Ansair was an Australian bus bodybuilder owned by Ansett Transport Industries and later the Clifford Corporation. History Ansair was founded by Reg Ansett in 1945 at Tullamarine, to make bodies for his Ansett Pioneer coaches, as well as manufacture aircraft components for Ansett Airways. It also provided bus bodies for other operators. In 1987, a plant opened in Kingston, Tasmania, to make bodies for Scania Scania ( ), also known by its native name of Skåne (), is the southernmost of the historical provinces of Sweden, provinces () of Sweden. Located in the south tip of the geographical region of Götaland, the province is roughly conterminous w ... buses used by Metro Tasmania and, in January 1993, a plant opened at East-West Airlines' former Tamworth Airport maintenance facility to make bodies for Scanias used by Sydney Buses. In August 1995, Ansett Transport Industries sold Ansair to the Clifford Corporation. In September 1995, the Kingston plant closed, fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Public Transport Corporation
The Public Transport Corporation (PTC) was a Victoria State Government owned Public-benefit nonprofit corporation, statutory authority formed under the Transport Act 1983 which operated passenger and freight trains, trams and bus services. The PTC was also responsible for directly operating some bus services and procuring bus services from private operators. It was established on 1 July 1989 as a result of the passage and commencement of the Transport (Amendment) Act 1989 to manage the responsibilities of the State Transport Authority (Victoria), State Transport Authority and the Metropolitan Transit Authority (Victoria), Metropolitan Transit Authority. In suburban Melbourne it continued to be referred to by the MTA's nickname of ''The Met,'' while in regional Victoria it operated as V/Line. The operational rail and tram activities of the PTC were Franchising, franchised in 1999 by the Jeff Kennett, Kennett Government through the intermediary of a new agency, the Director of Pub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Rockhampton
West Rockhampton is a suburb of Rockhampton in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , West Rockhampton had a population of 1,848 people. Geography West Rockhampton is situated by road west of the Rockhampton central business district. The suburb is bounded to the west by Lion Creek. Murray Lagoon is in the southern corner of the suburb (). The centre and west of the suburb is occupied by the Rockhampton Airport. The land use in the eastern part is residential. History Crescent Lagoon State School opened on 8 July 1896. It moved to its current location in 1932. In 1905, a Baptist Church opened in West Rockhampton. A stump-capping ceremony took place on Saturday 15 April 1905. The official opening was held over two days, Sunday 11 June 1905 and Sunday 18 June 1905. Demographics In the , West Rockhampton had a population of 1,457 people. In the , West Rockhampton had a population of 1,810 people. In the , West Rockhampton had a population of 1,825 peop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allenstown, Queensland
Allenstown is an inner southern Suburbs and localities (Australia), suburb of Rockhampton, Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. It is situated by road south-west of the Rockhampton CBD. In the , Allenstown had a population of 2,762 people. Geography The main business precinct of Allenstown is anchored by local shopping centre Allenstown Square, which was previously known as Allenstown Plaza before undergoing a major refurbishment and extension which was completed in 2012. History The suburb is named after William Allen, builder, around 1862. Allen's decision to sell blocks of land for thirty pounds following his return from the Canoona gold rush, which saw many new cottages being built, prompted the locals to dub the suburb "Allen's town". In 1864, Patrick Egan established the Merry Jig Hotel. Rockhampton Cemetery opened circa 1864 although the earliest headstones was dated as 1862. It replaced an earlier cemetery at Col Brown Park beside the Fitzroy River. Followin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Range, Queensland
The Range is an inner suburb of Rockhampton in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland, Australia. In the The Range had a population of 5,231 people. Geography The suburb is built on the Athelstane Range with Agnes Street approximating the ridge line. History The suburb takes its name from the Athelstane Range, which was named in turn for Mount Athelstane, the name of the house built by lands commissioner William Wiseman circa 1859. Rockhampton's first water storage was built on the top of Governor's Hill (part of Atheltstane Range) in 1875. Construction of Rockhampton Grammar School commenced in January 1880 and it was officially opened on 1 February 1881. Rockhampton Girls Grammar School opened on 11 March 1892. St Peter's Catholic Primary School was established by the Presentation Sisters and was officially opened on Sunday 28 January 1934 by Archbishop James Duhig Sir James Duhig KCMG (2 September 187110 April 1965) was an Irish-born Australian Roman Catholic relig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
