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	Learn more about Holiday in the online encyclopedia. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		A holiday is day set aside by a nation or culture (in some cases, multiple nations and cultures) typically for celebration but sometimes for some other kind of special culture-wide (or national) observation or activity.
		A public holiday or legal holiday is a holiday endorsed by the state.
		Public holidays can be either religious, in which case they reflect the dominant religion in a country, or secular, in which case they are usually political or historical in character.
	www.onlineencyclopedia.org /h/ho/holiday.html (760 words)

	Public holidays in Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In addition to the holidays listed in the table below, Remembrance Day is also observed on November 11, but it is not a public holiday.
		Depending on the state, holidays falling on a Saturday or Sunday may be moved to Monday; Boxing Day may be moved to a Tuesday when 25 December is a Saturday or Sunday.
		Additionally, there are a number of regional public holidays—for example, Melbourne Cup day is a public holiday in the Melbourne metropolitan region, whilst March 18 is celebrated as Canberra Day and is a public holiday within the Australian Capital Territory.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Australian_public_holidays (142 words)

	Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		On 1 January 1901, federation of the Colonies occurred and the Commonwealth of Australia was born, as a dominion of the British Empire.
		The Australian Capital Territory, centred on the new federal capital of Canberra, was separated from New South Wales in 1911.
		With this act of parliament, Australian law was made unequivocally the law in the nation, and the High Court of Australia was confirmed as the single highest court in the country.
	www.indexlistus.de /keyword/Australia.php (1729 words)

	List of holidays by country - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Public Holidays: Jan 21 2005 Idu’z Zuha/Bakrid (Feast of the Sacrifice).
		Notes: (a) Public holidays in India tend to be observed on a strictly regional basis.
		For the holidays not observed on a specified Monday, when the date falls on a Saturday, it is observed the previous Friday, and when the date falls on a Sunday, it is observed the following Monday.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_holidays_by_country (2765 words)

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		The states are New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia; the territories, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory.
		Most of the Australian population descends from 19th and 20th century immigrants, most from the United Kingdom and Ireland to begin with, but from other sources in later years.
		English is the spoken language in Australia, although some of the surviving Aboriginal communities maintain their native languages, and a considerable number of first and sometimes second-generation migrants are bi-lingual.
	www.online-encyclopedia.info /encyclopedia/a/au/australia.html (877 words)

	Holiday
		In late 1990s, the Japanese government passed a law that increases the likelihood of consecutive holidays by moving holidays fixed on certain day to a relative position in a month such as the second Monday.
		Mondays are public holidays for any public holiday that falls on a Sunday.
		While these are not legal holidays outside of the District of Columbia, most states have declared state holidays to coincide with these federal holidays.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/h/ho/holiday.html (1123 words)

	South Australian holidays, travel and tourism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Australian currency (AUD) is decimal, with the dollar as the basic unit (100 cents equals one dollar).
		Australians drive on the left-hand side of the road and seat belts must be worn by both driver and passengers at all times.
		Whether you are planning a driving holiday or staying put along South Australia's coastline, by the Murray River or in the Outback, follow some simple safety tips to ensure your visit is as enjoyable as possible.
	www.southaustralia.com /product.asp?product_id=9003551 (1506 words)

	Australian Services Union Queensland - Public Holidays
		This entitlement applies whether the employee works on the public holiday or doesn't work because the day is a public holiday.
		But in many awards and agreements, employees who are rostered off on a public holiday must be given another day off in lieu or have another day added to their annual leave.
		An employee who works outside their ordinary working hours on a public holiday is to be paid at double the rate stated in their award or agreement for such work (e.g.
	www.asuqld.asn.au /publicholidays.htm (481 words)

	NSW Office of Industrial Relations, Public Holidays (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Local public holidays in NSW are gazetted under the Banks and Bank Holidays Act 1912.
		An appointed local holiday under the Act benefits employees who have an industrial award, agreement or contract of employment which confers a right of paid absence (or penalty rates in lieu) on the local public holiday.
		In the absence of such express coverage within an applicable industrial instrument, the conferring of the benefit of a local public holiday to employees is entirely within the discretion of individual employers.
	www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au /holidays (321 words)

	Aussie Expats, US Culture Shock at Matesupover (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Australians celebrate Australia day, which is a celebration of the anniversary of Australia's colonization.
		This holiday is typically a time to spend with family, and it's quite common to see Americans traveling all over the country at this time to be with their families.
		Australians are used to just "dropping-in" to see a friend, staying for a coffee and a chat.
	www.matesupover.com /Main/Culture_Shock/Culture_Shock.htm (10192 words)

	Families.gov.au - Search Results (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		On average, Western Australia has 10 public holidays per year, most of which commemorate landmark Australian historic events, or religious celebrations.
		Should a state holiday fall on a weekend, the extra day's holiday is taken the first working day following.
		Visitors should be aware that school holiday periods in other states may differ from Western Australia's holiday calendar.
	www.families.gov.au /Internet/Famport/FamPort.nsf/results?openform&Qry=Vacations&Start=1&End=10&Sort=1&Type=qf (390 words)

	Open Directory - Society: Holidays: Calendars and Lists (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Australian School and Public Holidays - Lists holidays, dates, and states affected for the 2002-2003 calendar year.
		Holidays and Other Dates in the US Secular Calendar - A form that calculates the dates of secular American holidays and celebrations for any year.
		Public Holidays Database - Searchable database of public holidays for countries around the world.
	dmoz.org /Society/Holidays/Calendars_and_Lists (683 words)

	Australian School Holidays
		The school holidays shown are for state public schools.
		Private school often vary their holidays from public schools by a week or more.
		Regional public holidays are not included in the calendars (country show days, etc).
	www.school-holidays.com.au /act.html (149 words)

	Department of the Premier and Cabinet - 8-9 June 1993 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Consistent with the program of micro-economic reform which should encompass all sectors of the Australian economy and our continuing need to become more competitive internationally, the Council accepts that there is an obligation on governments to ensure that their joint working arrangements are as efficient and effective as possible.
		It has been agreed that there should be uniform Australian Public Holidays and the dates on which Public Holidays are observed should be certain.
		Rather, the objective is to achieve uniformity in the observance of public holidays.
	premiers.qld.gov.au /policy/intergovt/coagmincncl/Communiques/COAG/pre-2000/8-9_June_1993 (2411 words)

	Public holidays (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		This circular applies to staff whose public holiday entitlement is provided for by Standard 16, Chapter 5.
		Staff who are covered by an award which provides for public holidays may have a different entitlement, and managers should refer to the relevant award for details.
		In practice this means that 29 December 1999 is a holiday for all staff except those who are entitled to observe Union Picnic Day under an award, by virtue of an amendment to the Holidays Act 1958.
	www.occ.act.edu.au /home/stu_21/public.htm (197 words)

	australian holiday public (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Australian School & Public Holidays (vacations) Major Public Holidays in Australia...
		South Australian School Holidays (All dates are inclusive)...
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	www.uktw.co.uk /categories/australia/australian_holiday_public.html (194 words)

	Australia public holidays - Australia school holidays
		NSW government information service may be able to verify nsw school holiday dates on (02) 92438961.
		if a holiday finishes on a Sunday, then school starts the next day, if a holiday starts on a Saturday then school finishes at the end of the previous day.
		Details of nsw holiday, act holiday, nt holiday, qld holiday, sa holiday, tas holiday, vic holiday and wa holiday dates.
	www.oztourism.com.au /ozhols.htm (140 words)

	Holiday - Internet-Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		See Public holidays in Brazil for a complete list.
		See Holidays in Canada for a full list.
		Also find laser, holiday, and Christmas labels and a variety of self-inking rubber stamps.
	www.internet-encyclopedia.com /ie/h/ho/holiday.html (1276 words)

	Visitor information about Australia for travelers
		Originally a commemoration of the sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli in Turkey during WWI, Anzac Day now commemorates not only the memory of all those servicemen and women who died during war in the service of their country, but also service in United Nations operations.
		Australian personal, (or a representative family member), who have served in the Boer War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Malaya, Vietnam, the Gulf War, Somalia, Bosnia and Easter Timor, march out on parade after a dawn service at local memorials to the fallen.
		Public Telephones are reasonably numerous in built up areas, and in most larger centres you will find public phones that accept coins and prepaid phone cards, or are designed for credit cards and utility charge cards.
	www.bigvolcano.com.au /docs/general2.htm (1498 words)

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		Important Information for International Students who had their Australian Student Visas Automatically Cancelled Between May 2001 and 16 August 2005.
		It is in the interests of all Australian citizens in India to register.
		In the current circumstances, Australians in India should maintain a high level of personal security awareness including by monitoring developments that might affect their safety.
	www.ausgovindia.com (205 words)

	australian holidays (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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		Australian Public and School Holidays - A useful guide for planning your trip.
		Includes a table of dates for the school holidays in each state and the major Australian Public Holidays.
	www.uktw.co.uk /categories/australia/australian_holidays.html (209 words)

	School holiday dates - all states of Australia
		Each state of Australia sets their own school term and holiday dates - which can be very confusing when travelling interstate.
		We include school holiday dates on each city what's on page, but here are links to government sites where you can check all dates.
		Education Queensland calendar includes school calendars, school holiday / vacation dates, student-free days, and variations for students in the far north and west of Queensland.
	bcl.com.au /school-holidays.htm (154 words)

	freeads.com.au - Real Estate Australia - public holidays in australia Resources
		Except for national holidays, public holidays in Germany (gesetzliche Feiertage.....herself as a German citizen on holidays in Australia...
		Public Holidays N.B. The dates below represent the date that the actual Public Holiday falls upon...
		Public_holidays_in_Australia links.....also the Dictionary definition of Public, holidays, in, Australia..Following is a list.....of public...
	www.freeads.com.au /Australia/directory/public-holidays-in-australia.html (736 words)

	Holiday Calendars -- The Calendar Zone
		Encyclopedia of Days -- Holidays and holy days from every country in the world and all the major religions, information about the various calendars, and lots more.
		Free Wallpaper Calendars for Holidays -- Free Wallpaper Calendars for functional desktops with a touch of holiday beauty.
		Summary of Commonly Observed U.S. Holidays -- Summarizes the important dates commonly observed in the United States, including those of major immigrant groups.
	www.calendarzone.com /Holiday (474 words)

	OnlineWA - Public Sector Resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Director of Equal Opportunity in Public Employment advises and assists WA public authorities in meeting their obligations under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
		The Premier's Awards for Public Sector Management provide a forum to publicly recognise the Western Australian public sector's achievements in management practice and services to diverse customers and the community.
		All WA State public sector bodies and employees must comply with the Human Resource Management Standards and the code of ethics.
	www.onlinewa.com.au /text/government/publicsectorresources (1614 words)

	Palm Software: Travel --> Schedules / Listings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		APCodes (Airport Codes) 1.4 is a complete listing of every "Public" airport in the United States as well as of the most popular International airports from over 130 different countries.
		ThinkDB2 database of Australian public holidays for year 2003 including state specific holidays.
		Information about local hotels, banks, restaurants, public offices, etc. Currently only Spanish version available.
	applications.palmsource.com /Software/Solutions.asp?Ent=&PCID=28&PSCID=115 (452 words)

	Australian Holidays Database for Palm™
		AUSHOLS2005.DBA is a free Palm™ Desktop import database that contains all major public holidays that are observed in each state in Australia for 2005.
		This database is to be used as a guide for public holidays in Australia for 2005 only.
		All dates were correct at time of publication and could possibly change, so check with relevant authorities before setting firm plans using this calendar.
	brodziakcustomknives.com /aushols (190 words)

	The Hydro Majestic Hotel
		Enjoy a visit to this Australian icon, and experience the grandeur of the past.
		Above hotel rates are in Australian Dollars, inclusive of tax and service charge.
		Cancellation deadline: 7 days from arrival date, over 2 weeks notice for Public Holidays or Special Events.
	www.asiatravel.com /australia/prepaidhotels/hydro_majestic (320 words)

	AsiaSource: AsiaEVENTS - A resource of the Asia Society
		Become an Asia Society Member and receive: invitations to member-only receptions, discounts on tickets to performances, films and lectures, and purchases at Asia Store; and much more.
		For further official information on Australian public holidays
		Note: Dasai holiday shall be observed as per the date fixed in the Kuensel Calendar.
	www.asiasource.org /events/asiaholidays.cfm (368 words)

	Public Holidays - Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka and Maldives (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Public Holidays - Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka and Maldives
		The Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka and Maldives
		The Australian High Commission will be closed on the following days.
	www.srilanka.embassy.gov.au /public_holidays.html (81 words)

	John Quiggin » 2004 » June (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Following up the holiday theme, I’d be interested to hear suggestions for new and better public holidays.
		Like racehorses, Australia’s monarchs1 all have the same official birthday, normally the second Monday in June (according to today’s Oz, this was based on the actual birthday of George IV III).
		It’s fair to say that, of all Australian public holidays, this is the one for which the official occasion is most completely ignored.
	johnquiggin.com /index.php/archives/2004/06 (1192 words)

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