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  Armidale, New South Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Armidale (population 22,000) is a university and cathedral city in northeastern New South Wales, Australia, and is the administrative centre for the New England region.
It is a cathedral city being the seat of the Anglican and Roman Catholic bishops of Armidale.
The combined area covers the urban area of Armidale and the surrounding region, extending primarily westward from the city through farming districts to the gorges and escarpments that mark the edge of the Northern Tablelands.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Armidale   (1002 words)

  
 PLC Armidale, NSW, Australia - Introduction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
PLC Armidale is the only NSW all girls school north of Sydney educating students from Transition to Year 12 and can offer your daughter the opportunity to achieve her best in all areas of school life.
PLC Armidale is located in the safe, rural city of Armidale, at an elevation of 1000 metres, the education centre of Northern New South Wales.
Armidale has a population of 22,000, is situated on the New England Highway, and is served by regular air, train and coach services to Sydney and Brisbane.
www.plcarmidale.nsw.edu.au /intro.htm   (558 words)

  
 Walkabout - Armidale
Armidale is located 525 km north-north-west of Sydney and 465 km south-west of Brisbane within the district known as New England.
The railway arrived in 1883 and Armidale was proclaimed a city in 1885 with a population well in excess of 2000.
The oldest residence in the vicinity of Armidale it is a two-storey brick house with large verandahs and basalt stables built in 1854 for the first town clerk.
www.walkabout.com.au /locations/NSWArmidale.shtml   (6530 words)

  
 Armidale Community Alcohol Strategy
Armidale is a provincial city in the New England area of New South Wales.
It was the development of community policing and Police Consultative Committees especially in New South Wales during 1987 which highlighted the Armidale community to the widespread damage caused by alcohol abuse which was seen as the basis for much of the city's local crime and violence.
The Armidale community had been investigating means of promoting responsible hospitality practice but, despite intensive negotiations with local licensees, the initial trials faltered through lack of meaningful input from the commercial aspect of the industry.
www.druglibrary.org /schaffer/misc/driving/s30p9.htm   (1862 words)

  
 HMAS Armidale - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
HMAS Armidale (J-240) was a Bathurst class corvette, named for the city of Armidale, laid down by Morts Dock and Engineering Company at Balmain in New South Wales on 1 September 1941.
As the ship was built in a dock she was floated on 24 January 1942 with the ceremony officiated by Reverend A. Rix and commissioned at Sydney on 11 June 1942.
HMAS Armidale was attacked off Betano by thirteen enemy Japanese aircraft on 1 December 1942 and sank with the loss of 40 of her crew and 60 men of the Netherlands East Indies Army who were embarked.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/HMAS_Armidale   (160 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Armidale
Armidale was not proclaimed a municipality till 1863.
Such was the route which he traversed in the discharge of his ordinary duties." He was afterwards transferred to the Carcoar district at a time when it was "in a ferment from the violence and lawlessness of the bushrangers.
Bishop O'Mahony's stay in Armidale was embittered by grave accusations that were fomented by a false clerical friend and given to the press and public by open enemies.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/01740b.htm   (568 words)

  
 UNE - Armidale, a cultural city
Armidale is only a two hour drive away from the coastal city of Coffs Harbour and the beaches of the north coast of NSW.
Armidale is also well served in education, not only by the University but also at secondary level, with excellent State high schools as well as several prominent private schools.
Climatically, Armidale is one of the relatively few areas in Australia that boasts four fairly distinct seasons, with cold, dry winters, glorious summers and a very distinctive and beautiful springtime.
www.une.edu.au /campus/une/armidale/armidale.html   (704 words)

  
 Thrive in Armidale - New South Wales Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Armidale and region is a vibrant centre with a welcoming atmosphere.
Guaranteed a vibrant future, in air-travel and highway terms, Armidale is conveniently located midway between the major cities of Sydney and Brisbane, and their large vital populations.
Armidale is experiencing a boom in commercial and residential property development and sales.
www.armidaleregion.com   (293 words)

  
 Armidale - A Burning Issue Firewood Conference: Session 1: Firewood - Cutting and Collecting - Overall Impacts on ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Armidale residents used 1,350 t of sawmill hard-wood offcuts in 1991, representing 8% of total urban wood consumption; rural properties did not burn sawmill offcuts.
About 90% of domestic fuelwood used in Armidale in 1991 was thus derived from native trees in the region, mainly in the form of dead standing and fallen timber on private property.
Armidale residents who collected their own wood paid a total of $49.00 to collect 4.95 t of wood in 1991.
www.deh.gov.au /land/publications/firewood-conferences/armidale/fuelwood.html   (1170 words)

  
 Little Hills Press | Travel Info | NSW : Armidale
Armidale is situated in the New England Tablelands, part of the Great Dividing Range which stretches from around Newcastle to the Queensland Border.
Armidale Visitor Information Centre is at 82 Marsh Street, (02) 6772 4655 or email armvisit@ northnet.com.au Opening hours are 9am-5pm Mon to Fri, 9am-4pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun.
Armidale Cattleman's Motor Inn, 31 Marsh Street, 6772 7788, has an a la carte menu, and you can select your wine from the public wine racks.
littlehills.com /travel_information/nsw.armidale.shtml   (1794 words)

  
 Armidale Paedophile Allegations - 13/11/1997 - PRIV   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Armidale was singled out, in particular by some parts of the national media, as the centre of a major network of paedophile activity.
All three were members of the gay community in Armidale, and at least two of them had come to the notice of police a few days earlier.
Media claims also indicated that a further four people were under investigation in Armidale and Coffs Harbour, and we began to hear claims that this was a network of paedophile activity, with links stretching out to a whole range of other northern towns.
www.parliament.nsw.gov.au /prod/parlment/hansart.nsf/V3Key/LA19971113032   (658 words)

  
 Armidale Area   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Armidale in Autumn Armidale is situated high on the northern tablelands of New South Wales and is midway between Sydney and Brisbane on the New England Highway and just over two hour?s drive from the coast along the Waterfall Way.
Armidale?s beautiful tree-lined streets and extensive parks and gardens have been a feature from its early beginnings and they look particularly spectacular when deciduous trees bathe the city in the vibrant colours of autumn or in spring time when all the gardens are in full flower.
Armidale is an ideal base for exploring the New England region and offers visitors that rare combination of good service and true country hospitality.
armidalearea.visitnsw.com /HolidayArea/500038.htm   (267 words)

  
 Armidale: class name for Australia's new patrol boats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Armidale (1) was a Bathurst Class corvette with a crew of 149.
Armidale is also significant for the heroic actions of Ordinary Seaman Edward "Teddy" Sheean who, while wounded and after "abandon ship" had been ordered, returned to the 20mm gun and strapped himself to the weapon.
The first of the Royal Australian Navy’s Armidale Class replacement patrol boats is to be delivered during the second half of 2004, consistent with the Government’s 2000 Defence White Paper commitments.
www.defence.gov.au /minister/Hilltpl.cfm?CurrentId=2124   (361 words)

  
 Armidale Real Estate - Australia - Property Locality Guide Page - Real Estate in Armidale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Armidale is the home of the university of New England, which is known worldwide.
Armidale caters for a diverse community and enjoys a cosmopolitan atmosphere throughout its malls, street cafes, artistic and cultural festivals, theatre groups and a cinema.
The Armidale Aquatic Centre consists of one eight lane 50 metre competition pool and grandstand, one six lane 50 metre pool, one learners' pool and one toddlers' pool.
www.ljhooker.com.au /locality/locality_three.php?state=NSW&localityid=32&suburbcode=1461   (809 words)

  
 Armidale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
One of largest towns in the New England Area, Armidale is known as a university city, with the University of New England, several higher education colleges and a number of private schools.
Armidale is a city of some natural beauty, especially in autumn when, with its church spires and many parks, it is embedded in a sea of red and golden leaves.
The New England National Park, 85km east on the Waterfall Way, and the several patchwork sections of the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, exploit the beauty of the eastern edge of the plateau; gorges and spectacular waterfalls abound, although the falls may diminish to a trickle during prolonged dry spells.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/newsouthwales/armidale.asp   (1331 words)

  
 Archaeology of Armidale - Railway
The decision of either proposal was based on the local political administration, the value of the towns that the railway was passing through and finally the physical geography of the landscape.
Eventually the party that was in office at the time of the decision pushed forward for the Armidale route, because it was more a cultural and geographical centre than Inverell.
The Armidale route was approved and was completed and officially opened in 1883.
www-personal.une.edu.au /~pgrave/armidale/railway_back.html   (332 words)

  
 Armidale: New South Wales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Armidale has excellent restaurants, coffee shops as well as a wide variety of shopping places in the Mall, Arcades, boutique and many craft shops.
Armidale's National Park areas are far from being for hardy bushwalkers only, they can be appreciated by people of all ages and abilities.
Many scenic spots are only 30 minutes drive from Armidale and are accessible by ordinary vehicles.
www.wilmap.com.au /armidale.html   (115 words)

  
 Armidale Dumaresq Lions Club
BBQ Food Stall at annual Wool Expo which is held early in May at the creeklands in the Centre of Armidale.
The Australian Yard Dog and Sheep Dog championships are held in association with Wool Expo, and it is a premier event in Australia for the wool industry.
Armidale Little Athletics carnival where we served up 900 egg and bacon rolls along with the usual steak and sausage rolls cooked on our BBQ over two days.
armidaledumaresqnswau.lionwap.org   (162 words)

  
 RSPCA NSW Animals Online - Armidale Branch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Please note: Armidale is a branch of the RSPCA (not a shelter).
Armidale is located on the New England Highway 578km north of Sydney and 467km south of Brisbane and only 2½ hours from either Coffs Harbour (Waterfall Way) or Port Macquarie (Oxley Highway).
All Armidale animals available for adoption are in foster care until a suitable, permanent home can be found.
www.rspcansw.org.au /animals_online/animals_armidale.htm   (375 words)

  
 Welcome to the Armidale Dumaresq Council
Submissions on the Draft Armidale Dumaresq LEP 2005 are invited and will be accepted until 5pm 30 November 2005.
The calendar is distributed to every household in the Armidale Dumaresq area as part of Council's Annual Report.
Residents from Armidale Dumaresq Local Government Area may be nominated for an Australia Day award.
www.armidale.nsw.gov.au   (207 words)

  
 Armidale 42: a survivor's account
On the 1st December 1942, the HMAS Armidale was in the Timor Sea, locked in battle with Japanese planes.
Armidale '42: A survivor's account is a book that attempts to convey the ordeal to the rest of us, to write and paint the sinking of the Armidale into our memories.
The hardback edition of Armidale '42: A survivor's account is quite beautiful and the paperback edition was launched at the National Gallery where you can see the exhibition on which the book is based.
www.abc.net.au /rn/arts/atoday/stories/s225737.htm   (179 words)

  
 ARMIDALE - LoveToKnow Article on ARMIDALE
Antimony is found in large antities near the town.
Armidale is a cathedral town, being I seat of a Roman Catholic bishop and belonging to the joint glican diocese of Graf ton; Armidale St Peters, the Anglican bhedral, and St Marys, the Rqman Catholic, are both fine ildings.
The town is the centre of great educational activity, schools including the New England girls school, St Patricks lege, the high school, the Ursuline convent and state schools.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /A/AR/ARMIDALE.htm   (981 words)

  
 Sanctuary News: About Armidale Sanctuary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Armidale sanctuary to bring a widow and seven children from Sudan »
Armidale Sanctuary was formed in May 2003 with the aim of raising money to bring refugee families to Armidale.
Like a growing number of similar groups in towns and cities throughout Australia, Armidale Sanctuary is responding to the tragic plight of refugees in an endeavour to get them here where they can enjoy a life of safety, adequate food, clean water, education and health care, a longer life and, of course welcome and friendships.
trevorcook.typepad.com /sanctuary/2004/11/about_armidale_.html   (487 words)

  
 Armidale Accommodation Holiday Rentals NSW Australia
Armidale Boutique Accommodation - "Belltrees" is a beautifully restored eighteen-ninety's cottage, accommodating up to six guests with queen, double and twin rooms for your exclusive use.
Armidale is part of the New England region which also includes Armidale, Glen Innes, Gunnedah, Moree, Narrabri, Tamworth, Tenterfield, Guyra, Hernani, Bingara, Inverell, Kootingal, Uralla, Walcha.
To view individual Armidale properties, check the calendar and initiate a booking request, click on the BROWSE button.
armidale.stays.com.au   (482 words)

  
 Armidale Community Foot Patrol...Keeping our kids safe
Armidale Community Foot Patrol is a crime prevention service that is run by dedicated volunteers from the community.
We provide safe and free transport home to the youth of Armidale between the hours of 8:30pm and 1:30am Friday nights as well as maintain a responsible adult presence on the streets.
The ACFP protects the youth of Armidale, and by supporting its continuity your are enabling the future generation to grow up safely and harmoniuosly.
www.angelfire.com /home/footpatrol   (216 words)

  
 Armidale Catholic Schools Office
The Armidale CSO provides educational, administrative, ICT, industrial, financial and employment services and support for the 25 Catholic primary and secondary schools spread across the second largest diocese by area in New South Wales.
The Diocese of Armidale is led by Bishop Luc Matthys and covers a significant portion of North Western NSW.
Within our boundaries are the major centres of Armidale, Tamworth, Gunnedah, Moree, Narrabri and Inverell and 15 other towns ranging from Tenterfield in the north, Quirindi in the south and Walgett in the west.
www.arm.catholic.edu.au   (114 words)

  
 Armidale Visitors Centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Armidale is a city with a rich history from the early days of European settlement.
Booloominbah is an impressive building, designed by John Horbury Hunt for Fredrick Robert White in 1873, and built between 1883 and 1888.
Ph: (02) 6770 3536 The Folk Museum, which was established by the former Armidale College of Advanced Education in 1958, is housed in a stuccoed brick Victorian building with cast iron verandah.
www.armidaletourism.com.au /sights_more.asp?SubCatID=10   (312 words)

  
 Armidale Accommodation - Poppys Cottage B&B   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Armidale Accommodation - ARMIDALE Award Winning B&B, Poppy’s Cottage is only 10 minutes from the heart of historic ARMIDALE.
Armidale with its unique blend of culture, state of the art technology, educational diversity and natural beauty is a city offering everything worth living for.
Armidale’s educational facilities have attracted students, academics and their families from all over the world adding a multicultural dimension to the city and events hosted by different ethnic groups add vitality, spice and colour, making life in Armidale an enriching experience.
www.ozstays.com /4787   (695 words)

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