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  Adelaide - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Adelaide was established as the centre of a planned colony of free immigrants, promising civil liberties and freedom from religious persecution and as such does not share the convict history of other Australian cities, like Sydney and Hobart.
Adelaide is connected to Port Wakefield Road and the Sturt Highway in the north, and the South Eastern Freeway in the South East.
Adelaide is the midpoint of the Indian Pacific railway between Perth and Sydney, as well as the terminus of The Overland to Melbourne and The Ghan via Alice Springs to Darwin.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Adelaide,_Australia   (3210 words)

  
 Walkabout - Adelaide
Adelaide was originally a 'farinaceous village' meaning that it originally was the centre of a successful wheat growing area.
Adelaide Gaol was used for the confinement of prisoners as recently as February, 1988.
Notable in the gaol is the original bell which dates from 1837 (it was made in 1837 and arrived in Adelaide in 1841), the graves area where all inmates hanged at the gaol are buried, and the unusual carved faces at the entrance.
walkabout.com.au /locations/SAAdelaide.shtml   (3382 words)

  
 Adelaide, Australia
With the exception of Adelaide and valleys surrounding the City, the northern and western parts of the State are semi deserted until the border with the Northern Territory.
Adelaide is serviced by very good roads connecting to other cities such as Melbourne and Perth and also daily air services to and from many Australian cities.
Adelaide inhabitants are very friendly, maybe more than other Australians from other tourist towns that receive large number of tourists.
www.yesaustralia.com /regiao-adelaideing.htm   (1135 words)

  
 Adelaide Australia, accommodation, information.
Adelaide is built on the Torrens River and is the only city in Australia entirely surrounded by parklands.
Adelaide is perhaps most well known for its fine dining, wine (as the Barossa Valley is nearby), festivals, theatres and boutique shopping.
Adelaide is celebrated for its festivals (South Australia is known as The Festival State) and the Adelaide Festival is held every even numbered year.
www.auinfo.com /adelaide.htm   (908 words)

  
 Adelaide, Australia
Both the city and elegant North Adelaide are isolated from the surrounding suburbs by a leafy moat of parklands.
Adelaide is unquestionably the wine capital of Australia, simply because it lies within an hour's drive of some of the finest vineyards in the southern hemisphere.
It's difficult to gauge just what it is that made Adelaide the city she is today - but the answer lies somewhere between the visions of a passionate English prisoner, a far-sighted and artistic military man and those who pursued their dream of a new life beyond familiar horizons.
worldfacts.us /Australia-Adelaide.htm   (1908 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: The Archdiocese of Adelaide
It comprises all the territory of South Australia south of the counties of Victoria and Burra to Northwest Bend.
Adelaide (hitherto part of the Diocese of Sydney) was created an episcopal see in 1843.
The bishops and archbishops of Adelaide have been: Bishops Francis Murphy (1844-58); Patrick B. Geoghegan, O.S.F. (1858-64); Lawrence B. Shiel, O.S.F. Archbishops Christopher A. Reynolds (1873-93); and John O Reilly, transferred from Port Augusta (1895).
www.newadvent.org /cathen/01140a.htm   (499 words)

  
 Adelaide, Australia: History
The region presently known as Adelaide was once inhabited by a peaceful group of Australian Aborigines known as the Kaurna.
South Australia was originally intended to be unlike the previously settled Australian colonies, which were characterized by their penal colony status.
South Australia was to have no convicts; instead, it was meant to be a haven of religious and civil liberties.
www.macalester.edu /courses/geog61/kpaulson/history.html   (623 words)

  
 Adelaide Airport
Adelaide Airport is currently the fourth largest domestic airport and sixth largest international airport in Australia.
Adelaide Airport has grown in size, stature and importance as a centre for travellers and for business - both as a conduit to national and over-seas markets for local businesses of all kinds and as a welcoming introduction to South Australia, for import businesses spread near and far.
Adelaide Airport will be a successful, modern and vibrant Centre and Gateway, promoting the economic benefits and cultural experience of South Australia.
www.aal.com.au   (196 words)

  
 AdelaideCriticsCircle
Adelaide critics are among the most feared in the world - and extremely educated in their art because of their exposure to the city's long history as home to famous arts festivals, and the fecundity of arts in the state of South Australia.
The Adelaide Critics Circle is GST exempt as a non-profit body and the appropriate forms are lodged with Arts SA.
The Adelaide Critics Circle funds are held in an arts auspiced trust account.
www.adelaidecritics.com   (383 words)

  
 Adelaide Australia
Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, is a beautiful and gracious city with large expanses of parkland and more than its fair share of churches.
Adelaide is a modern, friendly city which sits on the eastern shore of Gulf St Vincent in the far south of South Australia.
Surrounded by parklands and designed in a grid pattern interspersed by attractive squares, and with the River Torrens flowing through the centre, Adelaide's population of around one million enjoys a unique environment.
www.strathlorntravel.co.uk /travel-adelaide.asp   (257 words)

  
 Adelaide : South Australia
The capital of South Australia is Adelaide and its known as the City of Churches.
South Australia became a British colony in 1836 and joined the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901.
South Australia has boundaries with other states on the west, east, north and the south is flanked by the Southern Ocean.
www.worldtourism.com.au /SouthAustralia/Adelaide   (279 words)

  
 Adelaide, city, Australia
It was the first city in Australia to be incorporated (1840) and developed according to the original city plan of Colonel William Light.
The Univ. of Adelaide (1874) and the multicampus South Australian College of Advanced Education (1982) are among the institutions of higher education located in the city and its suburbs.
Australia And The Islands Of The Sea: Chapter III.
www.infoplease.com /ce6/world/A0802479.html   (306 words)

  
 ICOM 3, Adelaide, Australia
The University of Adelaide is the main sponsor of ICOM 3.
The Adelaide Convention Centre is an excellent modern conference venue, within easy and safe walking distance of hotels, college accommodation, restaurants, cafés and the main central shopping mall.
Two of the South Australia’s universities (The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia) are also close by.
www.waite.adelaide.edu.au /Soil_Water/3icom.html   (881 words)

  
 ADELAIDE Hotels Australia RECOMMENDED
Adelaide has a wide selection of accommodations including International standard hotels, hotels with charm and character, studios/suites and appartments (for daily or weekly rental).
Hyatt Regency Hotel Adelaide is situated in one of the city's finest locations, in the heart of Adelaide, on the picturesque River Torrens.
Adelaide long stay serviced Apartments and ideal Family accommodation in Adelaide.Adelaide Last minute hotel room availability for Adelaide and last minute special hotel rates offers for Adelaide hotels and Adelaide hotel accommodation.
www.canberra.travelreporter.com /adelaide_hotels.html   (1104 words)

  
 Australia Economy
An Adelaide woman who tried to import 107 stun guns disguised as mobile phones through the international mail centre has been fined $4,500.
SYDNEY, Australia - TV broadcaster Seven Network Ltd. launched a landmark 1 billion Australian dollar ($775 million) lawsuit Monday against the Australian subsidiary of Rupert Murdoch's News Co...
A seminar on "Increasing of bilateral trade between Australia and Bangladesh" jointly or...
archive.wn.com /2005/09/12/1400/australiaeconomy   (696 words)

  
 Building stones of Adelaide
Manning Index of South Australian history indexes Adelaide newspapers from 1837-1937 and has a section on building stone.
The Heritage of South Australia and Northern Territory : the illustrated register of the national estate.
Victorian Adelaide: a guide to buildings remaining from the first fifty years.
www.library.adelaide.edu.au /guide/sci/Geology/buildstones.html   (486 words)

  
 The Pierre Auger Project - University of Adelaide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Australia's involvement in these studies has spanned thirty years including Sydney University's pioneering SUGAR detector array (covering 70 square kilometres) and the University of Adelaide's long participation in observations in Utah, USA with the Fly's Eye and High Resolution Fly's Eye experiments.
Adelaide is a foundation member of the Pierre Auger collaboration, with involvement beginning in 1992.
We held a workshop in Adelaide in 1993 to define the scope and capabilities of the observatory and we have held leadership roles in the collaboration since that time.
www.physics.adelaide.edu.au /astrophysics/auger.html   (928 words)

  
 Virtual Consulate of the U.S. Adelaide Australia
In addition to bringing the message of glassmaking and CMOG to a new audience, the Australia tour honors a similar one in which American artist Richard Marquis visited Australian cities in 1974 with a smaller glassmaking unit.
Funding for Fulbright awards in Australia is provided by the Australian and American Governments, along with a range of privately sponsored awards from organizations.
She is a graduate from the University of South Australia with a Masters in Education (Language and Literacy).
adelaide.usvpp.gov /Adelaide   (1577 words)

  
 De's Adelaide, Australia
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia.
that surround the city center.  Our city center is surrounded by lushious parklands.  When Adelaide was hosting the Formula 1 Grand Prix it was raced through the city streets and parklands.  which made for a unique race week.
Adelaide is re-known for it's wine districts - to the North of
detanya.8m.com /adelaide.html   (431 words)

  
 Adelaide Hotel and Travel Information — Adelaide Australia Hotel & Travel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Adelaide City - This city was named after King William IV's queen.
As in all the places in Adelaide you will be treated wonderfully.
On your visit to Adelaide you will have very nice time and will think to yourself that you will wish to return again to take in the sights that you missed on the first visit.
www.adelaidecitytourist.com   (360 words)

  
 City of Port Adelaide Enfield Homepage
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield; rich in history, culture and opportunity.
Established in 1996, the City of Port Adelaide Enfield is one of the largest metropolitan Councils within South Australia.
With a solid industrial and residential base Port Adelaide Enfield provides facilities and services to a growing population of 101,000 residents and some 7000 businesses.
www.portenf.sa.gov.au   (98 words)

  
 Adelaide, Australia: Economy
The economy of Adelaide is largely based on manufacturing, wholesale and retail, and community services; see the chart to the right for the percentage of Adelaide's population involved in these various sectors of the economy (click to enlarge).
By 1994, the male unemployment rate in Adelaide had jumped to 11.4%, and for 15-19 year-olds, this figure is often about 30%.
Not only are there many people without work, the number of people who have been without work for a long period of time is increasing: over 1/3 of all unemployed Australians have been out of work for over a year.
www.macalester.edu /courses/geog61/kpaulson/economy.html   (267 words)

  
 Flinders Ports South Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Port was one of South Australia's earliest settlements and represents South Australia's first State Heritage area.
Positioned at the centre of Australia’s southern coast, the port provides South Australia with a gateway to the world as the State continues to enjoy a significant increase in export activity with booms in the shipment of grains, wine, motor vehicles and automotive components, ores and concentrates.
Further information about the availability and use of facilities in Port Adelaide can be found in the Port Rules which must be used in conjunction with the Port Facilities and Port Services Guides.
www.flindersports.com.au /about_loc_ade.htm   (590 words)

  
 adelaide: adelaide info: adelaide information: adelaide accommodation, adelaide entertainment, adelaide events, ...
The first Mayor of Adelaide was James Hurtle Fisher, and the first Council meeting was held on the 4th of November 1840.
Adelaide is blessed with two scenic waterfalls that are worth a visit in the winter or early spring, both are about 20 minutes by vehicle east of the CBD.
Adelaide is the Capital of South Australia with a total land area of 984,277 sq.
www.touradelaide.com   (971 words)

  
 Urban Ecology Australia
Urban Ecology Australia is a non-profit organisation promoting people and nature friendly urban settlements.
Christie Walk is a medium density housing development located in downtown Adelaide which combines many ecologically sustainable and community enhancing features.
It was initiated by UEA as a demonstration project, to promote nature and people friendly urban development by example.
www.urbanecology.org.au   (148 words)

  
 Adelaide Hotels : Hyatt Regency Adelaide : Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Hyatt Regency Adelaide is situated in one of the city's finest locations, in the heart of Adelaide, on the picturesque River Torrens.
The hotel of choice for business and leisure travellers alike, Hyatt Regency Adelaide offers an unprecedented standard of hotel comfort, service and facilities, all in the exciting city of Adelaide, known for its festivals, wines, cuisine and Mediterranean climate.
From modern Australian to award-winning Japanese cuisine and sumptuous buffets in the hotel's three restaurants, Hyatt Regency Adelaide's dining choices are as diverse as they are innovative.
adelaide.regency.hyatt.com   (292 words)

  
 Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia
RAH is part of the Central Northern Adelaide Health Service.
Research leaders gather in Adelaide to explore the future in stem cell therapies
Adelaide Celebrates 20 Years Of Exploring New Frontiers In Stem Cell Technology
www.rah.sa.gov.au /homepage.php   (174 words)

  
 The University of Adelaide Law School
The Law School at the University of Adelaide is one of Australia's premier law schools.
The staff has a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research evidenced by the large number of outstanding graduates the Law School has produced.
Many Adelaide Law School graduates hold leading positions both in Australia and overseas.
www.law.adelaide.edu.au   (126 words)

  
 Adelaide Skyline :: ABC Adelaide
If your browser is not counting down you will need to manually refresh the page.
This is the view from the ABC building in Adelaide.
Our citycam is located on the seventh floor of the ABC centre.
www.abc.net.au /adelaide/adelwebcam.htm   (120 words)

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