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	Murray River -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Being one of the major river systems in one of the driest continents of Earth, the Murray has significant cultural relevance to the (A dark-skinned member of a race of people living in Australia when Europeans arrived) Australian Aborigines.
		The introduction of pumping stations along the river promoted an expansion of (The practice of cultivating the land or raising stock) farming and led ultimately to the development of ((medicine) cleaning a wound or body organ by flushing or washing out with water or a medicated solution) irrigation areas.
		Along the intervening stretch of the river a series of (A fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed) locks and (A low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow) weirs were built.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/M/Mu/Murray_River.htm (1770 words)

	Fly Fishing River Avon and River Livet Scotland - Scotland, Banffshire Fishing Trips and Fishing Guides
		We have 1.5 miles of fishing on the River Avon (pronounced - aarn) and 3 miles on the River Livet.
		The Avon is a major tributary of the Spey, and is joined by the Livet before reaching the middle reaches of the Spey near Bridge of Avon.
		Salmon and sea trout fishing on the River Avon and three miles of the River Livet.
	www.waderson.com /WOpackageDetail.php?bid=513 (615 words)

	River Avon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		"River Avon" in England therefore, literally means "River River" as does "Afon Afan" (River Afan) in Welsh.
		River Avon, Devon, Bigbury on Sea near Salcombe
		The etymology of Avon is the Proto-Celtic abonā, meaning "river"*.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/River_Avon (158 words)

	Stratford-upon-Avon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The town is located on the River Avon, on the banks of which stands the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, home of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
		The RSC also runs two smaller theatres, the Swan, which is modelled on an Elizabethan theatre, and The Other Place, a fl box theatre.
		The towns of Stratford, Australia and Stratford, Ontario both lie on rivers named Avon.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stratford-upon-Avon (557 words)

	Avon River, Ontario
		The Avon River is a river in Perth County[?], Ontario, Canada.
		The river was named after the River Avon in England when the town of Stratford was founded on its banks in 1832.
		The Avon River flows into the River Thames near St.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/av/Avon_River,_Ontario.html (72 words)

	Avon Aviation, Skydiving, Ballooning, Gliding, Aero Club, Hang Gliding, Paragliding, Microlighting, Perth, Western ...
		The aim of the Northam Aero Club is to create and foster an interest in aviation in the minds of the people living in country areas of the State, and also to bring together and foster friendships of any persons interested in aviation.
		Located 130 km east of Perth Western Australia, Beverley Soaring Society is a dynamic club providing trial flights and pilot training from novice through to the adventure of cross- country flying and racing.
		The Gliding club of Western Australia is situated at Cunderdin in the heart of the Wheat Belt, only one and a half hours drive from Midland.
	www.avonaviation.org.au (798 words)

	Department of Agriculture, Western Australia : Salinity : links to more information
		The Silent Flood was shown on the ABC in December 2002.
		A publication originally produced by the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, and now on the Education Department (WA) web site as part of the education resources in landcare.
		Sustainability and Economics in Agriculture: University of Western Australia.
	www.agric.wa.gov.au /pls/portal30/docs/FOLDER/IKMP/LWE/SALIN/salinlinks.htm (1539 words)

	York Tourist Bureau - Walks and Trails - avon, york, bureau, river, walk, park, tourist, walks, avon river, tourist ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		On the banks of the Avon River, Avon Park is a perfect picnic spot.
		The Avon River is one of our great natural assets with a beauty which varies with the season.
		Gwambygine Park is on one of the few remaining permanent pools of the Avon River, just 11 kms south of York.
	www.yorkwa.org /walksandtrails.shtml (310 words)

	Springhill Rural Retreat
		The Avon Valley is the region that comprises the areas of York, Northam, Toodyay and subsequent areas through which the Avon River flows.
		The Avon catchment area is 12 million hectares in 3 regions, the Yilgarn, the Avon and the Lochart, and reaches from beyond Wongan Hills in the north, to beyond Southern Cross in the north-east, and Pingrup in the south-east.
		Springhill was a huge property of 10,000 acres, and it was regarded as a model farm and icon of the Avon Valley.
	members.iinet.net.au /~ahams/afrx.html (1907 words)

	York Tourist Bureau - Main Page - York, Avon, Avon River, Avon Valley, Tourist Bureau, Western Australia, Australia, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Welcome to Historic York, Western Australia, gracing the banks of the Avon River, surrounded by the fertile Avon Valley.
		Stroll down Avon Terrace and live the history, enjoying the fine buildings, and pause to visit some of the world class attractions we have; museums, galleries and fine cafes.
		The Avon River flows through York and provides Heritage Walks along its banks, with lovely peaceful parks to enjoy.
	www.yorktouristbureau.com.au (398 words)

	AVON VALLEY, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AVON VALLEY RIVER, WESTERN AUSTRALIA WILDFLOWERS, AVON VALLEY PRING WILDFLOWERS, ...
		Avon Valley is a beautiful valley just east of Perth, home to the pretty Avon Valley River which is popular for canoeing and Western Australia's famous Spring Wildflowers.
		To the south of the Avon Valley is Beverley which is home to a fantastic Aeronautical Museum.
		North of Beverley, along the Avon River, is York which was settled as early as 1831 (making it the oldest Western Australia inland town).
	www.australianexplorer.com /avon_valley.htm (441 words)

	Avon River Basin - Home
		Although the Avon River is the major river system it only drains a small fraction of the basin with most drainage channels existing as a broken chain of salt lakes.
		In the west, river systems are youngest with valleys varying from broad and gentle to incised and deep near the Darling Range.
		Many parts of the Avon River have been modified or trained to prevent flooding of nearby townships of Brookton, Beverley, York, Northam and Toodyay; such as that which occurred in 1955.
	www.wrc.wa.gov.au /under/statewqassess/Avon_home.htm (452 words)

	New Rowing Information
		Ted Hale Rowing (Australia) has new products and information on the bow-mounted wing rigging system in their September bulletin (sign up on the website).
		Australia's new Rowing MagOZine is running a draw - Australian-resident new subscribers can win one of four Interval 2000 ratewatches.
		Gippsland Grammar (Australia) is after gap-year youngsters to act as coaching assistants for the coming year.
	users.ox.ac.uk /~quarrell/new.html (7791 words)

	Journeys - Ecotours and Travel -
		Australia is enormous and presents a tremendous number of choices to make in planning a two-week trip.
		Explore the wildest areas of Australia’s tropical north on a camping expedition that begins on the Cobourg Peninsula at Australia’s northernmost point and ends in the spectacular Kimberley.
		Explore the river highway of the Sepik River with its traditional villages and culture from the comfort of an air-conditioned boat.
	www.journeys-intl.com /destinations/pacific/hawaii/104 (1784 words)

	Passengers Arriving In Western Australia - Drummore Feb 1, 1831
		Captain P. Petrie was in command and besides a crew of 19, she carried general cargo and 61 passengers.
		She arrived in the Swan River Colony on February 1, 1831 and ended her journey in Hobart Town on February 28.
		He was a gentleman agriculturalist who was granted 35,000 acres of land on the Swan River and in the Avon district.
	members.iinet.net.au /~perthdps/shipping/drummore.htm (1043 words)

	Walkabout - Stratford
		Situated at a ford on the Avon River, 232 km east of Melbourne via the Princes Highway, Stratford's principal industries are dairying, sheep, cattle and horse breeding.
		The region was first settled by Gippsland's first great explorer, Angus McMillan, who named the Avon River after a body of water in his native Scotland.
		Stratford has two parks adjacent to the Avon River, the bed of which has proved attractive to gemstone collectors over the years.
	www.walkabout.com.au /fairfax/locations/VICStratford.shtml (781 words)

	Kids.net.au - Encyclopedia Avon River, Australia - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		See River Avon for other rivers of that name.
		The Avon River is a river in Western Australia.
		Kids.net.au - Search engine for kids, children, educators and teachers - Searching sites designed for kids that are child safe and clean.
	www.kids.net.au /encyclopedia-wiki/av/Avon_River,_Australia (58 words)

	Treatment plant discharges insignificant quanties of nutrients to the Avon River (10/4/98). (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Treatment plant discharges insignificant quanties of nutrients to the Avon River (10/4/98).
		Dr Hames said a report into plant by the Water Corporation should put to rest speculation that the treatment plant was a major polluter of the Avon River, and to a lesser extent, the Swan River.
		The plant discharges low volumes of high quality, treated wastewater to the river during winter and spring which are quickly and effectively dissipated.
	pandora.nla.gov.au /pan/23604/20040615/www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/cabinet/mediast/dg98-15/hamavon.html (357 words)

	Murrumbidgee River -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Murrumbidgee River is a major river in the state of (An Australian state in southeastern Australia) New South Wales, (A nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony) Australia.
		The word Murrumbidgee means "big river" in the local (A dark-skinned member of a race of people living in Australia when Europeans arrived) Aboriginal language.
		It drains most of southern New South Wales and is the most important source of irrigation water for the (Click link for more info and facts about Riverina) Riverina farming area.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/M/Mu/Murrumbidgee_River.htm (194 words)

	Rafting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		One hour south of Perth, the Murray is the closest grade 4 white water to any capital in Australia.
		We use the seven person paddle rafts or fun Yaks are also available to use on the Avon River.
		The Collie River is dam controlled and flows in the long hot summer to provide irrigation water to the southwest.
	www.ca.com.au /rivergod/rafting.htm (192 words)

	Land on banks of Avon River earmarked for parks under planned legislation (9/9/97).
		Land on banks of Avon River earmarked for parks under planned legislation (9/9/97).
		An 870ha parcel of land on the banks of the Avon River is earmarked for parks and recreation under a proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme announced by Planning Minister Graham Kierath.
		Mr Kierath said the proposal to reserve this large area at the southern boundary of the Avon Valley National Park reflected its considerable landscape, environmental and recreational value to the community.
	pandora.nla.gov.au /pan/23604/20040615/www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/cabinet/mediast/dg97-37/kieavon.html (350 words)

	Northam, Western Australia : Your Window to Western Australia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The major town in the Avon Valley and Western Australia's largest inland town, serving as a hub for the surrounding farmlands.
		The lifeblood of the town is the infamous Avon River which flows directly through Northam and is an absolutely beautiful river.
		This beautiful river meanders it's way through Northam and is fringed by grassy banks and shady trees, providing numerous spots for picnics.
	www.west-oz.com /Regions/Heartlands/Northam/northam.asp (578 words)

	Environmental Action Through Community Monitoring (Case Studies) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The objectives of the project are, firstly, to fence cattle from the Mooloolah River and connect wildlife corridors by revegetating the banks and gaps along the river.
		The Mooloolah River is a sensitive ecosystem that is changing with the development of housing, subdivisions and roads.
		This project aims to protect the water quality of the river, the banks, riparian vegetation and the varied wildlife that use the river corridor as their home.
	www.waterwatch.org.au /library/action.html (2279 words)

	Literary Review: An Extract from Watershed: A discussion about the Avon River catchment Region of the Western ...
		Watershed is an ongoing conversation between Glen Phillips and John Kinsella, arising out of a common interest in the Avon River catchment area in the wheatbelt of Western Australia.
		John Kinsella's family live by the Avon at York, and Glen Phillips spent his formative years in Southern Cross, on the extreme Northern edge of the catchment, and in wheatbelt towns.
		The Avon is not a long river, and makes its final journey to the sea as part of the Swan River, with its mouth at Fremantle, but its catchment area is equal to the size of the island-state of Tasmania.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m2078/is_1_45/ai_80634577 (1065 words)

	Inside QUARRALUNA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		QUARRALUNA is a unique location integrating a myriad of ecological and spiritual disciplines techniques and ethos, towards an outcome that is life sustaining, harmonious, multifunctional and beautiful.
		QUARRALUNA is situated in the Avon river catchment on the intermittent Warraling creek upstream from the Mackie, Avon and Swan Waugal songlines.
		Is 140km east of Perth in the central wheatbelt of WESTERN AUSTRALIA in proximity to the towns of Quairading, Beverley and York.
	www.netfactory.com.au /~quarraluna/inside.html (271 words)

	Bledisloe beauties (and bummers) - TriNations - RugbyHeaven (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Loe became the most reviled sportsman in Australia and the incident further enraged fans when it went unpunished by the authorities.
		It was also, at that time, the largest crowd in Australia to watch a rugby test.
		Australia now had the Tri Nations trophy, the World Cup and Bledisloe Cup in its cabinet, as well as the British and Irish Lions' scalp after winning a three-test series with them for the first time.
	www.rugbyheaven.smh.com.au /articles/2004/07/18/1090089030620.html (1222 words)

	The Avon River drainage Basin: Production of annual water balance maps. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		This study produced such maps for the Avon River drainage basin, located in the south-west of Western Australia.
		Ponce and Shetty (1995b) applied their model to a number of catchment-q, including one with a semiarid climate, similar to that experienced by the Avon River drainage basin.
		The model parameters obtained by Ponce and Shetty (1995b) were somewhat different from those achieved for the Avon River.
	www.cwr.uwa.edu.au /cwr/publications/ug/98thesis/hawkes.html (470 words)

	Mueller Letters:Biographical Register (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Declined appointments as a professor at the University of Sydney in 1856, and as a geologist in Tas., 1858.
		Went to Australia in 1855 and settled in Melbourne.
		Explored the northern rivers of WA in 1861.
	www.kcl.ac.uk /humanities/cch/mueller/mock/idx/brg.htm (7768 words)

	ABC Radio National - Background Briefing: 8 September 2002 - Sacrificial Land
		Now it must be said that not all drains in the wheatbelt of Western Australia run acid, but there does seem to be a broad swath of country where that is true.
		Don't over-allocate water in major river systems, in fact maybe we should have some major river systems that haven't been allocated heavily, haven't been dammed, left as they are.
		Australia could be in for a rude shock with one of its major commodities one day.
	www.abc.net.au /cgi-bin/common/printfriendly.pl?http://www.abc.net.au/rn/talks/bbing/stories/s672088.htm (6910 words)

	Spirit of the West (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Avon Valley Tour offers you a taste of some of Western Australia’s prettiest countryside as Spirit of the West follows the Avon River through the green landscapes and colourful bushranger legends of the Avon Valley.
		The Avon Experience journey begins in East Perth and travels past the National Trust-listed heritage buildings of Guildford and Midland after crossing the picturesque Swan River.
		From here the urban sprawl gradually gives way to rolling green countryside as we follow the course of the Avon River.
	www.spiritofthewest.com.au /journey_avon.html (219 words)

	River Avon
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		This page was last modified 16:51, 19 Mar 2005.
		The article about River Avon contains information related to River Avon.
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/River_Avon (172 words)

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