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Topic: Beenleigh


In the News (Thu 17 Dec 09)

  
  Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Beenleigh, first colonised in the 1860's, was once a stand-alone town built on sugar and home to Australia's oldest rum distillery; increasing development in south-east Queensland since the 1980s has seen it enveloped by Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Beenleigh and adjoining suburbs are located near the confluence of the Logan and Albert rivers.
The Commission recommended that Beenleigh and surrounding suburbs transfer from the Gold Coast City Council's jurisdiction to that of the Logan City Council.
www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Beenleigh,_Queensland   (344 words)

  
  About Beenleigh
It can be fairly acknowledged that Beenleigh owes its existence primarily to the chance discovery by Captain Logan in 1826, of the river which he named the Darling, in honour of the Governor of the day.
Associated with the settlement and growth of the Beenleigh district which began in 1864, are well known pioneering families whose descendants are carrying on the work begun by the early settlers.
Beenleigh was to have its first administration in the year 1879, when the Beenleigh Divisional Board was inaugurated; this body had as its first chairman, Mr John Davy.
www.beenleigss.eq.edu.au /aboutBeenleigh/about_Beenleigh.html   (2125 words)

  
 Peter's Rum Pages - Australia and Oceania: Beenleigh Distillers Pty. Ltd., Beenleigh
The Beenleigh Rum Distillery was built in 1884.
River steamers were the only transport between Beenleigh to Brisbane over a lot of years.
Rum was first distilled at Beenleigh in the 1860s by a local sugar mill owner from a floating distillery on the Albert River who later moved his operation to the present site.
www.rum.cz /galery/aus/au/beenleigh   (457 words)

  
 Microsoft Asia Case Studies: Beenleigh State High School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
At Beenleigh State High School we had a young technician who thoroughly understood the specifics of his applications, but he was building ghosting images manually to deploy those applications across his networks.
Beenleigh State High School now has the ability to expand its Microsoft Windows XP environment to any new computers the school purchases—up to 1,000 or more—using the AOE infrastructure.
Beenleigh State High School, located in Queensland, has developed a broad education curriculum to cater to its 900 pupils (ages 12—18) that includes a learning support centre for gifted and remedial students.
www.microsoft.com /asia/case/casedetail.asp?casestudyid=16015   (1362 words)

  
 Welcome To Beenleigh Darts Association
E-Mail Us Beenleigh Darts was founded in 1969 with approximately 50 members playing out of the 4 Beenleigh Hotels and the Waterford Hotel.
Beenleigh members have represented all these elite and illustrious organisations throughout the years.
Desley was Beenleigh's first Lady State rep, a fete which she accomplished twice.
www.beenleighdarts.com /history.htm   (537 words)

  
 Beenleigh - Queensland - Australia - Travel - theage.com.au
Located 35 km from the centre of Brisbane, Beenleigh, once a separate town, has, through the steady expansion of the capital, been engulfed so that it is now little more than a commuter-belt suburb.
It is hard to imagine now that there was ever a time when Beenleigh was a small settlement far removed from the pressures of the nearby city.
One of the few rum distilleries left in the country The Beenleigh Rum Distillery houses the oldest-surviving still in Australia, built in 1864.
theage.com.au /news/Queensland/Beenleigh/2005/02/17/1108500202116.html   (371 words)

  
 BBSAI - Doug Larsen Park, the home of the BBSAI
The home of the BBSAI is Beenleigh bike park, easily the most famous and historic "skate" park in the country.
Beenleigh has always been a mecca for aussie riders, producing most of the previous, current and upcoming pro riders.
The first memories I have of Beenleigh freestyle was the introduction of a 6ft ramp at the bottom end of the car park for the BMX track..
www.bbsai.org /park.php   (298 words)

  
 Beenleigh Blue Cheese - Buy Cheese from around the World - Beenleigh Blue Cheese   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Beenleigh Blue is produced by Robin Congdon and Sarie Cooper of Ticklemore cheeses in Devon.
Beenleigh Blue Cheese is one of only three sheep's milk blue cheeses made in Britain.
Beenleigh Blue Cheese was selected for its uniqueness and distinct flavor.
www.pepperjamsearch.com /gourmet-food/igourmet/ps-beenleigh-blue-cheese.htm   (329 words)

  
 Beenleigh Butchery - Quality meat, bacon and ham at budget pricing.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Beenleigh Butchery - Quality meat, bacon and ham at budget pricing.
Established in 1898, Beenleigh Butchery is one of the oldest businesses operating in the area.
Delivery service is available to any household within 5 km of Beenleigh Butchery..
www.beenleighbutchery.com.au   (83 words)

  
 bmxoz beenleigh
Beenleigh is a truly unique skatepark boasting a heritage that cannot be matched by other parks in Australia.
In this game, he is quoted as saying that Beenleigh skatepark is his favourite park to ride, and Acclaim (the game creators) has expressed interest in including the park as a playing area in the upcoming sequel to the game.
Beenleigh is the only park in Australia that can cater for all these disciplines as can be seen in the diagram alone.
www.bmxoz.com /beenleigh.htm   (468 words)

  
 Beenleigh Jukebox Hire servicing Beenleigh and Brisbane for Weddings, Parties, Functions, Events
We have partied from Brisbane to the Northern Gold Coast, to the Brisbane River, to the Bay and Beaudesert.
Beenleigh Jukebox Hire Brisbane has been operating in South East Queensland since 1995, owners Jim and Pat Warwick have made jukeboxes their life.
Beenleigh Jukebox Hire is open for business 7 days a week, all year round.
www.beenleigh-jukebox-hire.com.au   (342 words)

  
 Beenleigh, Queensland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Beenleigh, was once a separate town built on sugar and home to Australia’s oldest rum distillery; increasing development in south-east Queensland since the 1980s has seen it enveloped by Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Beenleigh is often thought of as a 'gateway' town, being roughly half-way between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Beenleigh's main industries have historicaly been sugar and beef (Teys Brothers abatoire).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Beenleigh,_Queensland   (227 words)

  
 Very GC | Beenleigh
Once a sugar town renowned for its rum production, Beenleigh has for more than a century been a vital connection between the capital city Brisbane and the Gold Coast region.
Situated among stretches of sugarcane just off the highway to Brisbane, the historic town of Beenleigh is an entirely different experience for Gold Coast visitors.
This rural Gold Coast area was settled in 1864 with German, English and Scottish settlers all adding to the town's current character.
www.verygc.com /places_to_discover/beenleigh.html   (208 words)

  
 Gold Coast City Council - Beenleigh
As horse and coach traffic increased, the settlement acquired the services of a hotel and flsmith and was referred to in the Brisbane newspapers as the township of Beenleigh.
In 1871, the deciding factor for the future of Beenleigh was the erection of a Court House – again at the intersection of the roads.
Another factor that shaped the early character of Beenleigh was the influx of German immigrants who joined the Irish, Scottish and English settlers in and around the township.
www.goldcoastcity.com.au /t_standard.aspx?pid=995   (625 words)

  
 Beenleigh Soccer Club - temp
Beenleigh Soccer club offers many forms of sponsorship.
From as little as $600 for a three year contract, we can offer your company's name advertised on a team's shirts, advertising in the monthly new letter that is received by some 500 local players, also in the Senior's match day programme and on this web site.
With that amount of coverage, try sponsoring Beenleigh Soccer Club this year.
www.beenleighsoccerclub.com /sponsorship.htm   (194 words)

  
 Profile
The purpose of Beenleigh District Community Development Association is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families whatever their circumstances and to foster a strong sense of community where all people are safe, valued  and empowered.
A majority of the original volunteers having retired or deciding then not to continue, the outgoing Management Committee invited members of the Beenleigh Neighbourhood Centre Management Committee and Staff to join ALCC as new members and to stand for election at the following Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Beenleigh Neighbourhood Centre (BNC) Incorporated also started as an initiative of active and civic-minded local citizens.
www.beenleigh.org.au /Profile.htm   (1012 words)

  
 Beenleigh school damaged in second arson attack. 22/10/2006. ABC News Online
The principal of a school south of Brisbane that was severely damaged by fire overnight says it is the second time the building has been attacked by arsonists.
A block containing three classrooms and a large amount of sports and computer equipment has been destroyed at St Joseph's Primary School at Beenleigh.
Investigations are under way to determine the cause, but principal David Boulton says a neighbour saw someone run from the school just after the fire started around 10:00pm AEST.
www.abc.net.au /news/newsitems/200610/s1770613.htm   (170 words)

  
 Beenleigh railway station, Brisbane - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Beenleigh Station is a railway station on the Beenleigh Line of Brisbane, Australia.
It is the terminus for the Beenleigh Line.
Beenleigh • Loganlea • Yeerongpilly • South Bank • South Brisbane • Roma Street • Brisbane Central
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Beenleigh_railway_station,_Brisbane   (206 words)

  
 PCYC Radio Club - Broadcast Training Program with Live Shows to Air and Internet Radio.
A fully operational FM radio station that is set up at the Beenleigh PCYC and broadcasts to the local Beenleigh community.
In the case of the Beenleigh PCYC, the station is a tool of the youth development programs that are run here.
Though other Narrowcast owners finance their stations by selling advertising, BFM is run under the umbrella of the PCYC which is a not for profit charity.
www.beenpcyc.org.au /info/BFM.htm   (822 words)

  
 bmxoz bulletin page
The future of Beenleigh's BMX facilities may be set for a smoother ride following a push to upgrade facilities at Doug Larsen Park.
The members presented petitions seeking new facilities and improvements to the Beenleigh BMX Club's infrastructure.
Nicholas Richardson, whose son rides at the park, said the Beenleigh complex had produced at least two riders who had turned professional and were now competing in the United States.
www.bmxoz.com /bulletin.htm   (254 words)

  
 Techlearning > > Beenleigh State School > October 15, 2004
Beenleigh State School is located in Queensland, Australia.
The school’s Web site does provide information about the learning community, but the primary purpose is to offer students, parents, and teachers links to all sorts of content-based Internet sites.
The mathematics links are categorized by grade level and listed in matrices that identify the skills addressed in each online activity.
www.techlearning.com /story/showArticle.php?articleID=47903408   (217 words)

  
 Beenleigh Uniting Church
If you are approaching from the M1 (South East Freeway) from either direction, exit using the Beenleigh South aerial roundabout and exit on the western side (Mt Warren Park).
Proceed to the end of Rochester Drive to the traffic lights (T interscetion) at Mt Warren Boulevard.
Turn right and drive up the hill past the School until you see Beenleigh Uniting Church on your right, do a u-turn at the next break in the medium strip and you are there!
www.beenleigh.ucaweb.com.au /index.php?page=map   (133 words)

  
 Web-and-Flow Sampler: Local Area
The goal is to get students to find information about the Local Area of Beenleigh.
Name five rural industries from around the Beenleigh area.
Sugar is a big industry in Beenleigh and surrounding districts.
www.beenleigss.qld.edu.au /requested_sites/localarea/sampler.htm   (214 words)

  
 Eagleby, Queensland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eagleby is a suburb of the Gold Coast, Australia located on the southern bank of the Logan River at the juncture with the Albert which forms the southern and eastern boundary.
Eagleby is northeast of Beenleigh, and was originally a suburb of Beenleigh.
Major shopping centres and services are at Beenleigh and the Logan Hyperdome at Loganholme (both easily reached by bus).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Eagleby,_Queensland   (210 words)

  
 Beenleigh Blue Cheese - Buy Cheese from around the World - Beenleigh Blue Cheese   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
This delicious tangy raw ewes milk cheese is made from the milk of Dorset-Friesland cross ewes that graze on the banks of the River Dart.
It has Roquefort's familiar powerful bite but a firmer texture and less salty.
Beenleigh Blue Cheese is excellent when enjoyed on its own or when served as part of a cheeseboard and is versatile in the kitchen for making fabulous sauces or serving as part of a salad.
pepperjamsearch.com /gourmet-food/igourmet/ps-beenleigh-blue-cheese.htm   (329 words)

  
 Beenleigh business and community directory for the Beenleigh to Coomera, Jimboomba to Jacobs Well district
Beenleigh business and community directory for the Beenleigh to Coomera, Jimboomba to Jacobs Well district
To search for a phrase like 'beenleigh chamber of commerce' ensure you include the '+' sign between the words otherwise wildcards will result in hundreds of results.
Beenleigh.biz is the leading site dedicated solely to our Beenleigh District.
www.beenleigh.biz /index_site.htm   (163 words)

  
 September 2005: Save Beenleigh BMX park in Australia. By Clint Millar. - Printer Friendly Page - Believe it or not - ...
September 2005: Save Beenleigh BMX park in Australia.
As you may or may not know but the legendary BMX park in Beenleigh australia is under threat of being torn down.
What we need from you is to go to the Beenleigh BMX park website & sign our petition we have going.......
www.fatbmx.com /modules/news/print.php?storyid=876   (117 words)

  
 Beenleigh Theatre Group
Now a member of the Gold Coast Tourism Corporation, Beenleigh Theatre Group Inc, was established in 1978 to bring live theatre to Beenleigh and its surrounds.
Centrally located just 30 minutes away from Brisbane or Broadbeach, via the M1.
Beenleigh's theatre community attracts people from north, south, east and west. 
www.beenleightheatregroup.com   (187 words)

  
 Cricinfo - New South Wales Country v Victoria Country at Beenleigh, Jan 21-22, 1985
Cricinfo - New South Wales Country v Victoria Country at Beenleigh, Jan 21-22, 1985
Played at Doug Watt Oval, Beenleigh, on 21,22 January 1985 (2-day match)
Result New South Wales Country won (draw won on 1st innings)
www.cricinfo.com /australia/engine/match/256191.html   (201 words)

  
 BEENLEIGH Florists Ozeflowers BEENLEIGH Flowers BEENLEIGH Gift Baksets BEENLEIGH Ozeflowers Beenleigh - Beenleigh's Top ...
BEENLEIGH Florists Ozeflowers BEENLEIGH Flowers BEENLEIGH Gift Baksets BEENLEIGH Ozeflowers Beenleigh - Beenleigh's Top FLorists At Your Service
BEENLEIGH FLORISTS BEENLEIGH FLOWERS BEENLEIGH HAMPERS and GIFT BASKETS BEENLEIGH FLOWER DELIVERY BEENLEIGH FLOWERS
Gorgeous flowers delivered same day throughout Beenleigh and surrounds provided you place your order 1PM.
www.thesource.com.au /~beenleigh-florists   (66 words)

  
 Walkabout - Beenleigh
Located 35 km from the centre of Brisbane, Beenleigh, once a separate town, has, through the steady expansion of the capital, been engulfed so that it is now little more than a commuter-belt suburb.
It is hard to imagine now that there was ever a time when Beenleigh was a small settlement far removed from the pressures of the nearby city.
One of the few rum distilleries left in the country The Beenleigh Rum Distillery houses the oldest-surviving still in Australia, built in 1864.
www.walkabout.com.au /fairfax/locations/QLDBeenleigh.shtml   (283 words)

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