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Topic: Avoca, Tasmania


  
  Avoca Beach
Avoca is a town located in Benton County, Arkansas.
Avoca is a borough located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
Avoca is a village located in Iowa County, Wisconsin.
www.artistbooking.com /trips/14/avoca-beach.html   (2032 words)

  
 Tasmania Central Portal - Avoca
Formally known as Camp Hill and St Paul's Plains, Avoca is a principal town in the Fingal Valley on the Esk Highway, 27kms from the Midlands Highway.
Avoca is located at the junction of the St Paul's and South Esk Rivers, and serves the communities of Royal George and Rossarden.
Avoca's namesake is in County Wicklow in Ireland.
www.tasmaniacentral.tas.gov.au /site/page.cfm?u=256   (124 words)

  
 Walkabout - Avoca Beach
Located 95 km north of Sydney via the Newcastle Freeway, Avoca Beach is a popular holiday resort and surfing area towards the southern end of a continuous stretch of residential coastline from MacMasters Beach in the south to The Entrance in the north.
Avoca Beach is a lengthy, pleasant and popular beach enclosed at either end by rocky headlands.
North Avoca lies to the north and east of this northern section of the lake.
www.walkabout.com.au /locations/NSWAvocaBeach.shtml   (1077 words)

  
 WARATAH CONNECTIONS - pafg120 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Elizabeth Ann BENNETT was born in 1853 in Launceston Tasmania Australia.
William STRAWBERRY was born in 1845 in Avoca Tasmania Australia.
Horace Bertie LANGMAID was born on 22 Jul 1913 in Collingwood, Victoria,Australia.
home.iprimus.com.au /waratah/waratah/pafg120.htm   (615 words)

  
 avoca beach ocean swim 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
But at Avoca, there was an offshore breeze blowing, which put an end to any thoughts of blueys and the hint of any swell.
Standing on the beach at Avoca’s southern end, in front of the new surf club under construction, we were, as old boaties, reminded of what Tommy Teacup used to say when we rocked up at a beach for the Saturday carnival.
But as oceanswims.com and his hobbling queen arrived at Avoca, the first thing we saw was one red balloon leaping gaily into the stratosphere as it escaped from its handlers whilst they were boarding a rubber ducky on the shore.
www.oceanswims.com /nsw56/avocarep05.html   (2627 words)

  
 Walkabout - Avoca
Located 181 km north west of Melbourne and 72 km north of Ballarat, Avoca is notable for its extraordinarily wide main street - so wide in fact that there is a huge area of parkland in the centre which is large enough for picnic facilities, a war memorial and the occasional shady tree.
Mount Avoca Vineyard, established in 1970, is located 5 km west of Avoca off Vinoca Rd in Moates Lane.
20 km north-west of Avoca, adjacent the Sunraysia Highway, is Redbank Winery, established in 1973.
www.walkabout.com.au /locations/VICAvoca.shtml   (1808 words)

  
 Lowe5 - aqxg26
Amie Alice TILLEY was born 3 Dec 1861 in Bicheno Tasmania Australia.
Herbert Percival TILLEY was born 4 Jan 1864 in Bicheno Tasmania Australia.
Jessie Elizabeth TILLEY [Parents] was born Mar 1852 in Swansea Tasmania Australia and was baptized 31 Mar 1852 in Fremantle Western Australia.
www.users.bigpond.com /soux/aqxg26.htm   (851 words)

  
 L.J. Hooker Avoca Beach Real Estate - Real Estate Australia - Property and Homes for Sale, Rental Property - Real ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Avoca Beach is nestled beneath high, embracing hills and is protected from the Pacific Ocean winds by the beachside pines.
Avoca Beach is a unique part of the central coast as it has retained its coastal village atmosphere and lifestyle.
Avoca Beach attracts holiday makers and locals due to the combination of excellent surfing, unique architecture, landscaping and the tranquillity of the area.
www.ljhooker.com.au /real-estate/avoca-beach-real-estate-nsw.html   (295 words)

  
 National Museum of Australia - Avoca, TAS
Avoca is a small township in the northern midlands of Tasmania.
Situated in the Fingal Valley, it is on the Esk Highway, the main road to the east coast tourist region.
The Avoca district is important for agriculture (sheep and beef cattle) and forestry related activities.
www.nma.gov.au /exhibitions/community/snapshots_of_remote_communities/avoca   (454 words)

  
 Avoca - Tasmania - Australia - Travel - theage.com.au
Located 83 km south east of Launceston via the Midland Highway, Avoca is attractive town on the main road east across to St Helens, St Marys and Bicheno.
Its economic reason for existence was a mixture of farming and the mining of coal and tin.
A nice irony is the fact that Tasmania's most famous bushranger, Martin Cash, worked as a groom at the property.
www.theage.com.au /news/Tasmania/Avoca/2005/02/17/1108500205639.html   (626 words)

  
 Tasmania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Eastern and Northern Tasmania's rich soil and abundant rainfall are ideal conditions for growing some of the best, pollution-free produce, and it did not take Tasmania long to establish a reputation for outstanding farm products that ranged from apples to wine and beef to cheeses.
The picture-postcard-pretty farms of North and East Tasmania perfectly complement the magnificent, rugged mountains and rainforests of the National Parks that cover most of the island's West and South West.
These animals were prolific in Tasmania until, with the advent of farming, it was found that they constantly raided the livestock, killing lambs, chickens and calves.
www.sallys-place.com /travel/oceania/tasmania.htm   (4330 words)

  
 Towns, Cities, Mountains, Lakes in Tasmania, Australia - includes some history plus Bays and Islands.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The river was named by M H Hellyer in 1827 after the then Governor of Tasmania, Governor Arthur.
AVOCA: A principal town in the Fingal Valley on the Esk Highway.
It is 27 Km from the Midlands Highway, and is situated on the junction of the St Pauls and South Esk Rivers.
www.wwt.com.au /towns.htm   (336 words)

  
 Avoca and District Historical Society
Type in the word Avoca and you will get 80 hits and while many are of the Avoca (Vic) town and area, others include a Paddle Steamer called "Avoca" and a railway dining car called "Avoca".
Avoca appears in the north-west sector of the map.
This is a link to the reproduced section of the Picturesque Atlas, originally published in 1886, which deals with Avoca and related geographical areas.
home.vicnet.net.au /~adhs/ADHSMain.htm   (1875 words)

  
 Avoca, Victoria - Travelmate
Avoca is just a two-hour drive from Melbourne, and is the Central Highlands gateway to the Pyrenees wine region.
In addition to the wine-related attractions, Avoca is a town rich in historic buildings.
From Avoca, it is just a casual drive to the neighbouring towns of Maryborough, Ararat and Stawell.
www.travelmate.com.au /Places/Places.asp?TownId=82   (255 words)

  
 Journeys to Van Diemen's Land - Biographical details page 24
Herbert George Henry McCormack (son of Charles McCormack and Elizabeth Davey) was born on Saturday, 31 December 1859 at Launceston, Tasmania.
Donald McKay (son of Angus McKay and Sarah Amelia Hall) was born on Thursday, 15 January 1857 at 'Rockford', near Avoca, Tasmania.
Francis Hugh McKay (son of Angus McKay and Sarah Amelia Hall) was born on Monday, 30 December 1861 at Campbell Town, Tasmania.
members.iinet.net.au /~vdljourneys/p24.htm   (2086 words)

  
 McCormack Family History - July 2006 - aqwg75   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Lilias (Silas) Drew [Parents] was born 12 Dec 1845 in Avoca, Tasmania, Australia.
George Drew married Maria Merritt on 1845 in Avoca, Tasmania, Australia.
Maria married George Drew on 1845 in Avoca, Tasmania, Australia.
members.optusnet.com.au /~jamesmccormack/aqwg75.htm   (482 words)

  
 Tasmania Activities, Adventure Sports, Clubs, Fishing, Boating Australia
Guided Walking Tours throughout Tasmania We offer the most extensive walking options in the Cradle Mountain — Lake St. Clair National Park and the overland track.
We are a Tasmanian based company with extensive local knowledge providing a range of horse riding experiences in the heart of...
Guests are collected from the airport and receive freshly baked home made bread on arrival to the farm.
www.totaltravel.com.au /travel/tas/directory/activities   (761 words)

  
 Holiday Accommodation Australia - Avoca Beach - Avoca Valley Bed & Breakfast
Avoca Valley Bed & Breakfast is a 4 1/2 star luxury accommodation retreat for couples, set in a tranquil valley, minutes away from Terrigal and Avoca Beach and only one hour from Sydney on the Central Coast of NSW.
While at Avoca Valley pamper yourself with a facial, or unwind with a massage in the privacy of your room.
Avoca Valley is located on the Central Coast of NSW only five minutes from Terrigal and Avoca Beach.
www.takeabreak.com.au /AvocaValleyBedBreakfast.htm   (667 words)

  
 Accommodation in Australia: Category A   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
- Ansons Bay is situated in north east Tasmania.
- Avoca is situated in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales.
- Avoca Beach is situated on the Central Coast, about one hour north of Sydney.
www.holidayaccommodationaustralia.com /a   (184 words)

  
 CitySearch.com.au Australia - Your guide to Hobart and Tasmania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
This quirky, heart-warming comedy from an acclaimed film-maker and Australian of the Year, tackles more than goal-scoring, sausage sizzles and Holden Utes.
Expect to hear achingly beautiful and dark alt-country (that has already found favour on a couple of soundtracks) from this Melbourne/Adelaide quintet.
Go kayaking, enjoy a heritage flight or a camping tour in beautiful East Tasmania - just three of 1600 exciting activities that you can book instantly online at GoDo.
www.tasmania.citysearch.com.au   (199 words)

  
 Surroundings, Avoca
To the north of Avoca is Bona Vista (1848), one of the finest mansions in Tasmania.
A few kilometers east of Avoca is a prominent hill, St Paul's Dome (1027m).
Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by law.
www.planetware.com /avoca/surroundings-aus-tas-avcs.htm   (61 words)

  
 convict arrival in Tasmania Australia roots genealogy
Joseph was transported to Van Deimens Land (Tasmania) in 1843 for stealing sheep.
Ellen was transported to VDL in 1851 for stealing shirts her 2nd offence.
Joseph (b) 15 February 1856 in Tasmania (d) 15 December 1870.
www.ausoulsby.com /saunders.htm   (194 words)

  
 TASMANIA TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES, TASMANIA VISITOR CENTRES, VISITOR INFORMATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
PLEASE NOTE: The Tasmania travel destinations outlined above are only a small selection from the tens of thousands of Australian travel information pages available on Australian Explorer.
A comprehensive list of destinations for Tasmania Holidays can be found on the main Tasmania Holidays location guide.
Tasmania Travel Information - Australia - Provided by Australian Explorer Pty Ltd
www.australianexplorer.com /tourist_information_centres_tasmania.htm   (140 words)

  
 Old Avoca - from Greg's Aussie Genealogy Pages
This 1890s album contains about 70 photos, many of which are portraits of Avoca pioneers, dating from ca 1867 to 1899.
It also contains photos of men who were in the Avoca Fire Brigade in 1888-1890.
Fruiterer and Grocer at Avoca for half a century.
www.acay.com.au /~gsm/Avoca.html   (204 words)

  
 Tasmania Online: Home > Community > Municipality > Sorted by town
Tasmania Online is a State Library of Tasmania listing of all Tasmanian web sites.
Tasmania Online inclusion and indexing policies (updated November 2005) are available online.
You are directed to a disclaimer and copyright notice and a Personal Information Protection statement governing the information provided.
tas.gov.au /tasmaniaonline/community/CommunityTown.asp?...+Midlands   (170 words)

  
 Tassie ABCs (1).
A is for the Arthur Highway, Route A9 from Sorell to the Tasman Peninsula and Port Arthur.
To reach Avoca, you drive down the Heritage Highway, then turn off where the sign promises Avoca and Fingal.
Avoca is at the junction of the South Esk and St Pauls Rivers, and was originally known as 'St Pauls Plains'.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/11184/75138   (363 words)

  
 Primary zoological types in QVMAG: Oligochaete worms O-Z
The holotype is presumed to be the dissected specimen.
Published data: Lake Sorell, Tasmania, 2 February 1981, W. Fulton.
One damaged in midbody is presumed to be the holotype, the other the single paratype (14:3787) as listed in Blakemore (2000b).
www.qvmag.tas.gov.au /zoology/types/typewrm3.html   (2229 words)

  
 File WEBSITE.GED: MITCHELL, Jessica Louise - MITCHELL, Mary Sophia Roe
Corrections, additions and other comments can be directed to the database compiler.
Youngest daughter and surviving child of the late Jean and Rev. W.
SEP 1973 at Carr Villa Memorial Park Cemetery, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia S340 S9 S10
www.vision.net.au /~dburbury/d0008/g0000862.htm   (810 words)

  
 Genealogy Data
Marriage: 2 SEP 1903 in St Marys Tasmania
Marriage: 18 FEB 1880 in St Marys Tasmania
Marriage: 6 JUL 1910 in St Marys Tasmania
freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~mickk/dat11.html   (190 words)

  
 Realsurf News - Samsung Australian Surf Movie Festival   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Tim Bonython has organised 30 screenings in Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland and New South Wales in December 2005 and January 2006.
The film gives audiences a unique perspective into the life of a big wave surfer and follows a complex expedition to surf the Cape of Good Hope on the southern tip of Africa.
PICO, who will be doing an acoustic set all shows except Tasmania, Avoca Theatre and Rosebud Theatre.
www.realsurf.com /news/newsitem.php?id=869   (403 words)

  
 State Library of Tasmania Images: Home > Title index > A
The page has been produced by the State Library of Tasmania.
Questions concerning its content may be directed by email to state.library@education.tas.gov.au
Images are provided for research purposes only and cannot be reproduced without the prior consent of the State Library of Tasmania.
images.statelibrary.tas.gov.au /TitleIndex/Default.asp?Letter=A   (558 words)

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