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Bowral, New South Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bowral is home to the world famous Bradman Museum which celebrates not only the achievements of Bowral's favourite son, Sir Donald Bradman, but also a wealth of world sporting information and memorabilia. Bowral is also the setting for "Tulip Time", a Spring celebration where over 100,000 tulips and 25,000 flowers are planted in the town centre. The population of Bowral is over 10,000 and growing rapidly due to the completion of the M5 freeway from Sydney and linking to Canberra. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bowral   (240 words)

Walkabout - Bowral It is under the shadow of this rocky outcrop to the north that the present town of Bowral stands. Bowral became, and still is, the commercial centre of the Southern Highlands, as well as a service centre to the surrounding properties. Bradman arrived in Bowral as a child, scored a century for the local school at the age of 12 and lived for three years at 20 Glebe Road opposite the oval. www.walkabout.com.au /fairfax/locations/NSWBowral.shtml   (2193 words)

Bowral, Southern Highlands, NSW, Australia A slow pace of retreat is found in Bowral, a distinguished town with crisp winters and pleasant summers, a town of spectacularly colourful springs and autumns. Bowral is situated on the southern side of Mt Gibraltar or "The Gib" as locals fondly call it. Bowral, then known as Wingecarribee, was originally the site of the property of Surveyor General and explorer, John Oxley. www.southcoast.com.au /bowral   (581 words)

Bowral Bowral is situated in a valley at the foot of Mt. Gibraltar, largely on land originally granted to John Oxley, famous explorer of the early colony of NSW. As early as 1886 Bowral was gazetted as a Municipality, and the corporate life of the town began. Bowral is just over an hour away from the city, and worth a visit at any time of year. www.highlandsnsw.com.au /towns/bowral.html   (636 words)

History - Tulip Time Bowral In 1961, the Rotary Club of Bowral adopted a project of beautification for Bowral by donating thousands more tulip bulbs for Corbett Gardens (provided by Rotary and other donors, planted by Bowral Council). Bowral Tulip Time Incorporated was a charitable non-profit organisation. Bowral Tulip Time has donated millions of dollars over the last 40 years to the local hospital, churches, facilities for youth, the aged, and the disadvantaged in the community. www.tuliptime.net /htms/history.htm   (695 words)

Carpenters - Bowral - www.realestate.com.au   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) Bowral is the major town within the New South Wales Southern Highlands. Bowral has a certain English charm and is a popular tourist destination as well as being a much sought after place to live. Bowral is approximately 110 kilometres to the south of Sydney via the F5 Freeway and benefits from a regular rail service to the Sydney CBD. www.realestate.com.au /agent/carpenters   (183 words)

Sydney Catchment Authority: Media Releases: Bowral’s $11 million sewage treatment plant upgrade under way - 22 ... Bowral’s $11 million sewage treatment plant upgrade under way The upgrade is part of a larger $16.1 million project which includes work on the pumping stations and associated sewerage systems in Bowral. This stage of the Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade will be able to serve a population of up to 14,600.  DEUS has committed at least $2.79 million to the project. www.sca.nsw.gov.au /news/media/74.html   (316 words)

Tulip Time in Bowral Southern Highlands - NSW - Travel - MyNRMA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) According to the gardener's view of the world, Bowral in spring is about as close to heaven as you might expect to come on this earth. Spread over a two-week period at the end of September and the beginning of October, this event is a marvel - a florid, perfumed, photogenic celebration of the cool-climate gardens of the Southern Highlands. Located on Bendooley Street, Corbett Gardens is the centre of the action throughout the festival, where the lawns, paths and surroundings of the ornamental ponds erupt with 100,000 tulips in a blaze of colour that turns strong men into poets. www.mynrma.com.au /southern_highlands_tul.asp   (773 words)

Bowral - Southern Highlands NSW   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) Held every September to October, Tulip Time in Bowral has become one of Australia's leading floral festivals, and Corbett Gardens, found smack bang in the middle of Bowral, Corbett Gardens displays a huge array of Tulips, as well as other bright and vibrant springtime bulbs, shrubs and trees. In 1859, the land was subdivided by Oxley's son, and a private village was set up to attract Sydney visitors, as well as to give comfort and a place to stay for the many railway workers constructing the railway line from Sydney. The name Bowral was derived from Bowrel, which was the Aboriginal name given to the area. www.thesouthernhighlands.com.au /bowral   (637 words)

Bowral Bricks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) Austral Bowral dry pressed bricks are made to last using time -honoured techniques and modern technology. With their solid appearance and square aris, Austral Bowral dry pressed bricks are suitable for face work, rendering, painting, bagging and are perfect for chasing requirements. Austral Bowral dry pressed bricks are available in standard shapes as well as sculptured custom shapes, allowing you to add individuality to both the interior and exterior of your development. www.bowralbricks.com.au   (420 words)

New Empire Cinema Bowral - Southern Highlands NSW   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) On March 17th, 2005, The New Empire Cinema Bowral extended to a modern four cinema complex increasing the total capacity for all four cinemas to 587. The Bowral based theatre and cinema now features 4 screens, state of the art Dolby Digital surround sound, candy bars and plush air conditioned interiors. The New Empire Cinema in Bowral is the only place for all the latest and greatest in new release, mainstream, and art-house films. www.thesouthernhighlands.com.au /directory/entertainment/new-empire-cinema   (159 words)

Bowral   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) Heritage Park Bowral creates the beauty and geniality of a traditional English garden town, while offering the best of contemporary Australian life. The 29 single double storey villas are elegant and sit at ease in their environment. The combination of pure wool carpets and solid hardwood floors introduce timeless warmth from the group up, while the stone edged fireplace speaks of Bowral's past. dougmal.com.au /offices/Kearns/bowral.htm   (124 words)

Bowral Conservatories - Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) Bowral Conservatories specialises in providing architectural summerhouses and garden rooms which are meticulously designed and constructed to meld with existing structures and styles from any architectural period. As well as providing an elegant and stylish addition to connect house with garden, a well-designed conservatory allows us to enjoy the beauty of the garden all year round while sheltering from Australia’s varying weather conditions. A conservatory improves the visual effect of your home, extends the comfort and use of the garden and increases the value of your property. www.bowralconservatories.com.au   (143 words)

cherry Tree Walk Vietnam War Memorial Settlers Park Mittagong Road Bowral NSW Bowral is approximately 130 kms from Sydney, the capital city of NSW. Known world wide for its famous Tulip Time Festival and beautiful gardens, it is a worthy town to hold such a significant memorial designed especially to bring comfort to the veterans of the war and their families. The Vietnam Memorial is initiated by the Bowral Parks and Gardens Advisory Committee and supported by the Rotary and Lions Clubs of the Wingecarribee Shire. www.vvaa.org.au /local07.htm   (658 words)

Bowral: New South Wales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) The town developed as a summer retreat for wealthy Sydney residents who built stately mansions with spacious manicured gardens of European deciduous and evergreen trees and flowering plants. The Bradman Museum is located at Bowral and, in the cricket season, there is usually a match being played in the idyllic surroundings of the oval. The whole area is steeped in history and many of the magnificent old homesteads have been converted to other uses, some provide excellent bed and breakfast. www.wilmap.com.au /bowral.html   (193 words)

Bowral Accommodation Holiday Rentals NSW Australia Stays features premier Bowral Accommodation in all areas on the Bowral. Bowral is part of the Southern Highland region which also includes Berrima, Bowral, Bundanoon, Goulburn, Mittagong, Moss Vale, Braidwood, Bungendore. To view individual Bowral properties, check the calendar and initiate a booking request, click on the BROWSE button. bowral.stays.com.au   (436 words)

Bowral, New South Wales - Travelmate In the Southern Highlands, Bowral’s central cricket oval and adjoining museum stand as a shrine to the man every expert in the world agrees was the greatest cricketer to pull on a pair of batting gloves, Donald George Bradman. Although The Don was born at Cootamundra in 1908, his batting genius flowered in Bowral and as a teenager racked up a succession of high scores on the oval that now bears his name. As the commercial and retail centre of the Southern Highlands, Bowral supports a population of more than 7000 - swollen in recent years by refugees from the city who commute to their Sydney offices. www.travelmate.com.au /Places/Places.asp?TownId=202   (227 words)

Bowral treasure hunt Southern Highlands - NSW - Travel - MyNRMA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) The Southern Highlands of NSW are steeped in history so it's no surprise to find a treasure trove of antique shops and bargain stores scattered liberally throughout this picturesque, hilly region. Bowral is often the first stop for many bargain hunters. Like many Highland towns, Bowral has plenty of cafes and coffee shops for when you need to take a break from browsing. www.mynrma.com.au /southern_highlands_ant.asp   (849 words)

Ray White Bowral - Real Estate @ domain.com.au This family home is situated in the lovely township of Berrima and is ideally located on over an acre of parklike grounds. Well positioned in Old Bowral, this 2 bedroom townhouse is only minutes to town, shops, Bradman Oval and hospitals. This fully renovated 3 bedroom home is well located near shops, hospitals, schools and Bowral's town centre. www.domain.com.au /Public/SearchResults.aspx?agid=342   (318 words)

Bowral, NSW, Australia It is located in Burradoo, the leafy part of the tourist town of Bowral which is close to Sydney, Canberra and Wollongong (one hour expressway drive from Sydney International Airport). We are just 2.5kms from the town and Bowral has all the usual facilities including fine restaurants, clubs and hotels. It is equipped with all the modern conveniences including micro-wave, dishwasher, clothes dryer and electric blankets etc. There is gas heating, a slow combustion wood fire and a pot belly stove on the north facing sun verandah which captures the sun all day. www.holiswap.com /Australia/AU57.htm   (253 words)

SWSAHS History of Bowral/Wingecarribee Health Service   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) In the early 1900's the hospital administrator's purchased land adjacent to the hospital, resulting in the current area which is bound by Bowral Street and Mona, Ascot and Sheffield roads. Following an initial approach from Bowral Apex Club, a temporary accommodation unit consisting of four motel-type, two bed units were completed in 1988. The units are self-contained with the exception of laundry facilities, which are available in a common laundry at the western end of the block. www.swsahs.nsw.gov.au /healthser/bwl/health/history.asp   (1137 words)

VirtualTourist.com - Bowral Tips - Pictures, Tips and Reviews Four years later, the Bowral Cricket Club suggested to the Council that the cricket ground be known as Bradman Oval. Sir Donald Bradman was known as the Boy from Bowral after joining St George cricket team in the Sydney city. Much has been made of his connections with Bowral and a museum has now been erected to celebrate his life and achievements. www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_New_South_Wales/Bowral-1879105/Things_To_Do-Bowral-BR-1.html   (500 words)

Bowral Computer Centre   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) Bowral Computer Centre is one of the longest established PC vendors in Australia. We are a retail, service and training organisation located in Bowral, NSW. The key to our success is that we coupled our hardware sales and service with an in depth knowledge of the major business software applications. www.bowralcc.com.au   (81 words)

The Grand Bar and Brasserie of Bowral Located at the rear of a re-developed 19th Century French Provincial style building in the centre of town, The Grand Bar and Brasserie of Bowral awaits you to experience its culinary delights, comfortable bar, professional service, and genial ambience. The building which formerly housed The Grand Hotel was gutted and redeveloped in the late 1980s, and now houses the Southern Highlands' leading Restaurant, an upmarket bar, bustling shops and professional suites. The Grand Bar and Brasserie of Bowral has won four Australian Hotels Association Awards for Excellence for Best Restaurant, and two for Best Bar Presentation and Service since 1992. www.highlandsnsw.com.au /grandbar   (341 words)

ADFAS Bowral   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) The Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS) was established in 1985 to foster interest in the decorative and fine arts, to cultivate their appreciation and study, and to encourage the preservation of our cultural and artistic heritage. ADFAS Bowral and District was formed in 1988. ADFAS provides for its members a yearly programme of illustrated lectures given by overseas and Australian lecturers chosen for their communication skills and expert knowledge in their fields. bowral.adfas.org.au   (149 words)

index   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) Bowral Public School is located in the beautiful Southern Highlands in N.SW. Our school is centrally located within the CBD of Bowral. Click on the items in the left-hand column to access each of these areas. www.bowral-p.schools.nsw.edu.au   (88 words)

Bowral Bricks History Since 1922, Bowral Bricks have been manufacturing the type of brick sought after by many discerning architects, builders and renovators. In 1922, Bowral Bricks were established in a small way on the outskirts of the picturesque township of Bowral nestled in the heart of the Southern Highlands. Today, Bowral Bricks is owned by Brickworks Ltd, the Parent company to The Austral Brick Company Pty Ltd. Brickworks Ltd is recognised as one of Australia's leading manufacturers of quality clay building products. www.bowralbricks.com.au /history.asp   (191 words)

Bowral Accommodation - Ozstays Its Tulip Time in Bowral soon so come and stay!... Bowral Accommodation: Winbourne Estate Country Bed and Breakfast Bowral Accommodation, Berrima, Bowral, Bundanoon, Goulburn, Mittagong, Moss Vale, Braidwood, www.ozstays.com.au /accommodation/bowral_accommodation/bowral_accommodation_a.html   (515 words)

Home Page - Tulip Time Bowral Take a stroll through Bowral and pay a visit to some of our specialty shops, restaurants and galleries to extend your stay. Bowral Tulip Time was an outstanding success and we look forward to seeing you all next year with some more new and exciting events planned for your enjoyment during Tulip Time. Bowral Tulip Time 2005 would like to thank the following sponsors: Landcom, Austral Bricks, Radio 2GB, Radio 2CH, Berrima Buslines, Mc Donalds Mittagong and Springetts Arcade. www.tuliptime.net   (324 words)

Welcome to Springetts Arcade, Bowral   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22) See our summer skirts, blouses, slacks, 3/4 pantsuits and dresses in pretty new colours - now in store at Lorraine's of Bowral. Just the thing for the man in your life - new LED torches and other men's and boys' toys now in store at Bowral Comfort Footwear. Bowral Bags has the largest range of fashion handbags and wallets in the Southern Highlands. www.springettsarcade.com.au   (404 words)

Bowral > Hotels Bowral Hotel Motor Inn - 412 Bong Bong St Bowral NSW 2576 - ph: (02) 4862 2646 Grand Bar and Brasserie The - 295 Bong Bong St Bowral NSW 2576 - ph: (02) 4861 4783 Royal Hotel and Ristorante Bowral - 255 Bong Bong St Bowral NSW 2576 - ph: (02) 4862 5588 www.holidayaccommodationaustralia.com /b/bowral_nsw/hotels.htm   (101 words)

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