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	Governor General of Australia ~ Admiralty House
		Admiralty House was for the next fifteen years the residence of Governors-General until, in 1930, during the Depression, the Scullin Government closed it down.
		At that time, the house was described as containing a wide verandah, a spacious entrance hall, drawing and dining rooms, 10 bedrooms and the usual rooms in the main part of the house; a large courtyard, servant's rooms, kitchen, stables, etc, with an abundant water supply, which never failed in the driest weather.
		In 1936, the Commonwealth reopened Admiralty House as a Sydney Residence for the new Governor-General, Lord Gowrie.
	www.gg.gov.au /governorgeneral/content.php?id=23 (2091 words)

	Admiralty House and The Australiana Fund
		Admiralty House is an imposing sandstone residence previously known as 'Wotonga' on Kirribilli Point, Sydney.
		In 1913, Admiralty House was loaned to the Commonwealth Government as a residence for the Governor-General when in Sydney.
		In 1936, the Commonwealth Government re-opened Admiralty House as a Sydney residence for the new Governor-General, Lord Gowrie.
	www.theaustralianafund.org.au /admiralty.html (232 words)

	Kirribilli House - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kirribilli House is the Sydney residence of the Prime Minister of Australia.
		Kirribilli House is located on the North Shore of Sydney Harbour, in the suburb of Kirribilli, with impressive views across to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and to the Sydney Opera House.
		Located beside Kirribilli House is Admiralty House, which is the Sydney residence of the Governor General of Australia.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kirribilli_House (380 words)

	Encyclopedia: White House
		The White House was built after Congress established the District of Columbia as the permanent capital of the United States on July 16, 1790.
		The DÃ¡il Chamber DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann is the lower house of the Oireachtas (parliament) of the Republic of Ireland.
		The White House is a white-painted, neoclassical sandstone mansion located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. As the office of the U.S. President, the term "White House" is often used as a metonym for the president's administration.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/White-House (4646 words)

	Kirribilli, New South Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kirribilli is a harbourside suburb of Lower Northern Sydney (the Sydney Lower North Shore), Australia.
		The locality (postcode 2061) is home to a warm village atmosphere and contains Kirribilli House (the Sydney residence of the Prime Minister), Admiralty House (the Sydney residence of the Governor General), and the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron.
		North Sydney has been held by Joe Hockey since 1996 and, and is considered a safe Liberal seat, with the two-party-preferred vote standing at 60% and 40% for the Liberal Party and ALP respectively.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kirribilli (616 words)

	Sydney-Australien.info : North Sydney : Kirribilli : Admiralty House (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		Admiralty House is the residence of the Queen's representative, the Governor General.
		The house is occasionally opened to the public.
		If not, the guards are happy to talk to you about the history of the house.
	www.sydney-australien.ch /_english/sehenswuerdigkeiten/north_sydney/admiralty_house.htm (53 words)

	Admiralty (disambiguation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Admiralty, the authority responsible for the Royal Navy before 1964
		Admiralty Board (Russia), the authority responsible for the Imperial Russian Navy
		Admiralty (MTR) station on the MTR in Hong Kong
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Admiralty_(disambiguation) (143 words)

	Things to Do
		Sydney Ferries - if you are looking for something longer than a ferry ride, Sydney Ferries now operates a series of harbour cruises lasting one hour, ninety minutes and two-and-a-half-hours, taking in the best of the harbour highlights.
		Sydney Opera House with its flowing white roofs and prominent position on Sydney harbour, is the most famous building in Australia.
		The Tropical Centre, housed in the stunning Pyramid and Arc glass house is one of the highlights.
	www.sullivans.com.au /sullivans/acts10.htm (1136 words)

	Where does the Prime Minister live? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		The Lodge was built by a Sydney builder, Mr J G Taylor of Glebe, at a cost of £28,319.
		For some years the house was used to accommodate members of the Governor-General’s staff when Admiralty House was being used by the Governor-General, and on some occasions the Governor-General stayed there when on short visits to Sydney.
		In 1930 the Commonwealth Government decided to discontinue use of Admiralty House as the residence of the Governor-General when in Sydney and subsequently Kirribilli House was leased to tenants, a practice which continued until 1953.
	www.pm.gov.au /aus_in_focus/kids/residences.html (976 words)

	Little Hills Press \| Travel Info \| NSW : Sydney to the NSEW
		On the eastern side of the Bridge lies Kirribilli and the stately mansions, Admiralty House, Sydney residence of the Governor-General, and Kirribilli House, Sydney residence of the Prime Minister.
		It is a two-storey house with a grand winding staircase, and is maintained by the Historic Houses Trust.
		The University of Sydney, on Parramatta Road, adjoins Victoria Park, and is a sandstone blend of Tudor and Gothic architecture, with acres of green lawns.
	www.littlehills.com /travel_information/nsw.sydney.n.s.e.w.shtml (7579 words)

	Yacht Charter Sydney, Skippered Sailing Charters - Sydney Private Sailing, Australia
		Sydney sailing charters depart from Clontarf Marina near Manly at a time to suit you but usually at around 10am.
		The following describes a typical full day Sydney Yacht Charter but how much we sail and how much we motor is up to you and is tailored to suit the wind conditions and the age/fitness levels of guests i.e.
		Sydney Private Sailing's brand new charter yacht has just arrived so the current 5 year old yacht is now available for sale for $165,000 inc GST.
	www.sydneyprivatesailing.com.au /private_charter.htm (672 words)

	departures.com \| Two Cheers for Sydney (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, and Admiralty House (the home of Australia's governor general), form an equilateral triangle.
		The inhabitants of Sydney are called Sydneysiders—nobody knows why—and any one of them will confidently assert, without the least apparent fear of contradiction, that he or she lives in the most dynamic, generally Manhattanish place in the Southern Hemisphere.
		The hallmark of Sydney cuisine is the quality of its ingredients—the fish and seafood are invariably superb—and the mingling of styles, chiefly Italian and French, with Thai and Japanese.
	www.departures.com /tr/tr_0998_sydney.html (2868 words)

	G'day Sydney - Tourist attractions and sights to see in Sydney, Australia.
		The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of those attractions that looks good in guide books and on websites, and doesn't disappoint in any way when you see it in person.
		Go via the official residence of the federal prime minister at Kirribilli House (1855), and the Queen's representative, the Governor General, next door at Admiralty House (1846) Kirribilli Avenue.
		These houses are occasionally opened to the public, but when they are shut, the police who stand guard at the gates seem happy to talk you though some of the houses' history.
	www.gdaysydney.com /bridge.html (663 words)

	Governor-General of Australia - LearnThis.Info Enclyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		The main official residence of the Governor-General is Government House, Canberra, commonly known as Yarralumla.
		There is a second official residence, Admiralty House in Sydney.
		This was shown very clearly in 1975, when Sir John Kerr dismissed the government of Gough Whitlam, despite the fact that Whitlam retained the confidence of the House of Representatives.
	encyclopedia.learnthis.info /g/go/governor_general_of_australia.html (1989 words)

	Official Establishments Annual Report 2001-02
		The Prime Minister's official residences, The Lodge in Canberra and Kirribilli House in Sydney, are administered by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet using funds appropriated to the department by the parliament for that purpose.
		As the houses are the official residences of the Governor-General and the Prime Minister of the day, the Trust has to fully consider issues relating to their ongoing use and serviceability.
		During 2001-02 the Trust met on five occasions: at Government House, Canberra in July 2001; at Admiralty House, Sydney in September and December 2001; at The Lodge, Canberra in March 2002; and at Admiralty House in June 2002.
	www.dpmc.gov.au /annual_reports/oet/2001-02/index.cfm (3118 words)

	Admiralty House, Sydney - Check-in.com.au
		The house, which became known as 'Wotonga', was a graceful single story residence.
		In 1920 the Commonwealth purchased Admiralty House as a residence for the Governor-General.
		During the depression of the 1930's the house fell into disuse and deep decline.
	www.check-in.com.au /Sydney/Admiralty_House.htm (570 words)

	New South Wales - Commonwealth heritage list
		Sydney's GPO has the city's finest stone façade and is the most impressive post office in the state.
		The battery was important as part of the Sydney's defences and was built at a time of fears of Russian aggression, the withdrawal of British garrison troops, threats to British dependencies and the colony's increasing self-reliance in defence matters.
		The CO's residence reflects the type of housing provided to army officers between the World Wars and the former navy cottage is an example of a Riley-Newsum prefabricated house which was imported by the Commonwealth to overcome labour and material shortages after World War II.
	www.deh.gov.au /heritage/commonwealth/nsw.html (5630 words)

	Time to stop punishing our unloved capital - smh.com.au
		Howard resides at Kirribilli House on Sydney Harbour and spends less than half his time in Canberra, mostly when Parliament is sitting.
		Hollingworth's decision to spend more time in Sydney and less in Canberra is indicative of the changed status of the national capital in recent years.
		But the creation of a national capital between Sydney and Melbourne was part of the Federation deal that made possible the creation of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901.
	www.smh.com.au /articles/2003/01/20/1042911325539.html (1017 words)

	Address at Commonwealth Day Reception Admiralty House, Sydney - 13 March 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		This I understand and I was reminded by the Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Don McKinnon, whose presence I also acknowledge, this I understand is the first occasion in which Commonwealth Day has been observed by Her Majesty outside of the United Kingdom.
		This gathering brings together people who are committed to the values and the ideals of the Commonwealth, it brings also many people in Sydney and around Australia who are committed to the service of their fellow country men and women.
		Ma’am, we welcome you to Admiralty House, your home in Sydney, we welcome you to the community that is gathered, we wish you well and I now invite you to meet your guests.
	www.pm.gov.au /news/speeches/speech1818.html (282 words)

	Hundred club gathers - smh.com.au
		Mr Flint, 101 years young, went to Admiralty House yesterday for the presentation of centenary medals to Australians born not later than December 31, 1901, and living on the 100th anniversary of federation.
		Twenty from the Sydney area were expected at Admiralty House.
		May Dwyer, 101, entered Admiralty House bowing her head to the applause.
	www.smh.com.au /articles/2002/05/07/1019441502741.html (420 words)

	YARRALUMLA
		Government House, set in 53 hectares of gardens, lawns and parkland at Yarralumla, has been the official residence of the Governor-General in Canberra since 1927, when the Commonwealth Parliament moved from Melbourne to the national capital.
		The Queen stays at Government House when she visits Canberra, as do most other visiting heads of state.
		Two years later a new Chancery was opened in the grounds of 'Yarralumla', with offices for the Governor-General and his or her spouse, the personal and official staff.
	www.angelfire.com /country/AustralianHistory/yarralumla.htm (499 words)

	Official Establishments Annual Report 2003-04
		A formal dinner was held in honour of HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand with a formal lunch being held at Admiralty House for HE Mr Hu Jintao, President of the People’s Republic of China, and Madame Liu Yongqing.
		A private lunch was hosted for HRH Prince Harry of Wales at Government House, and HRH The Princess Royal stayed at Admiralty House during her visit to Sydney in October 2003.
		As the houses are the official residences of the Governor General and the Prime Minister, the Trust must consider issues relating to their ongoing use and serviceability.
	www.dpmc.gov.au /annual_reports/oet/2003-04/index.cfm (3943 words)

	Rattey VC. First VC to a Militia Battalion member
		The investiture of their Victoria Cross’s by the King had been initiated by Kelliher in 1944, when he had been invited to Admiralty House, Sydney, to be invested with his Victoria Cross by Lord Gowrie, (later the Earl of Gowrie).
		Kelliher declined the invitation to attend the Admiralty House ceremony stating that as a VC it was his right to have his medal personally presented to him by King George V1.
		The Contingent Sailed on board the Aircraft Carrier HMAS Sydney from Sydney on the 21 March, travelling by way of the Suez Canal and arriving in Plymouth on the 5 May to take part in the 8 mile Coronation March.
	www.diggerhistory.info /pages-vc/rattey-vc.htm (3587 words)

	COMMANDER IN CHIEF, AUSTRALIA
		The House and grounds are splendid, I have never seen a better built house with its spacious verandas round two sides of the House.
		House, so am thankful to find this to be the case and that I have this money for entertaining at Admiralty House.
		The former told Olga that the Sydney Bulletin woman told her that the paper had made a mistake about us, and that it was owing to Lady Poore telling her we were very low church, and would only give lemonade and vegetables.
	www.kinghallconnections.com /19-aus.html (16336 words)

	Accommodation Sydney Hotels Motels,Apartments
		Meriton World Tower Sydney is one of the most spectacular and intricate looking hotel buildings in the world, offering world class luxury accommodation for the discerning traveller, with a range of impressive features and facilities all in an outstanding location.
		This Sydney hotel Feature 86 guest rooms, Travelodge hotel Martin Place is conveniently situated within the NSW Leagues‘ Club in Sydney CBD, with access to all of the NSW Leaguesâ Clubs/hotels facilities including restaurants, bars and health club.
		Situated on the corner of York and Erskine Streets, this Sydney hotel accommodation is in the heart of Sydney CBD with public transport on the doorstep.
	www.ozhotels.com.au /sydney.php (6566 words)

	Sydney Ferries (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-09)
		Sydney Aquarium is located next to the Darling Harbour wharf.
		Sydney Aquarium, Maritime Museum, IMAX Theatre, Star City Casino, Cockle Bay, the King Street Wharf precinct and the Chinese Gardens are all within walking distance.
		Mosman is one of the most exclusive suburbs in Sydney with sweeping views of the Sydney CBD skyline.
	www.sydneyferries.info /attractions/index.php (457 words)

	Thanks for the memories, Queen tells Sydney - National - smh.com.au
		ON WHAT many believe will be her last visit to Sydney, one former symbol of the nation acknowledged that an icon less than half her age had now come to represent Australia.
		In her speech, the Queen formally acknowledged the building's Danish architect, Joern Utzon, snubbed in 1973 after a dispute with the NSW Government, but who was since reconciled and worked on the new extension.
		The Queen's last view of the harbour she has seen change so much came from a walk on the lawns of one of the oldest buildings on the shore: at the Governor-General's residence, Admiralty House in Kirribilli, for an official Commonwealth Day reception.
	www.smh.com.au /articles/2006/03/13/1142098404608.html?from=rss (790 words)

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