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  Broken Bay definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta
Broken Bay definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta
Bro·ken Bay bay on the eastern coast of New South Wales, Australia.
It lies at the mouth of the Hawkesbury River, north of Sydney.
encarta.msn.com /dictionary_561501987/Broken_Bay.html   (88 words)

  
  Broken Bay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Broken Bay (33°31′ S 151°19′ E) is a large inlet of the Pacific Ocean located about 50 km north of Sydney on the coast of New South Wales.
The entrance to Broken Bay lies between Barrenjoey Island at Palm Beach, and Killcare Head.
Broken Bay is also the name given to the Catholic diocese which extends from Wyoming to Manly and out to Pennant Hills.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Broken_Bay   (238 words)

  
 Cruising Northern New South Wales and Sydney
In the Sydney area (Broken Bay and Port Jackson), most boats are kept on moorings with the result that nearly every inlet in Port Jackson and Broken Bay is clogged with moored boats.
The amount of boat traffic on Port Jackson or Broken Bay on a sunny weekend day is nothing short of astonishing.
Broken Bay is enormously scenic but somewhat difficult as a cruising destination because it is so difficult to find provisions.
www.summ.org /articles/nsw-cruise   (3454 words)

  
 DIOCESE of BROKEN BAY
The icon on the Diocesan crest is based on the lighthouse at Barrenjoey that shines across Broken Bay at the entrance to the Hawkesbury River.
Broken Bay was established as a Diocese in 1986 under the care of Bishop Patrick Murphy.
Broken Bay may be one of the youngest Dioceses in Australia, but our heritage goes back to the earliest Catholic community in this country, including Holy Cross Church (founded 1842) and Blessed Mary McKillop's orphanage at Kincumber.
www.ozvocations.catholic.org.au /directory/diocese/brokenbay.html   (668 words)

  
 Broken Bay - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Broken Bay is a large inlet of the Pacific Ocean located about 50 km north of Sydney on the coast of New South Wales.
Aboriginal carvings of Port Jackson and Broken Bay (Memoirs of the Geological Survey of New South Wales.
Mercury, chromium, and nickel analyses of sediment cores from Sandusky Bay and sediment samples from the Sandusky River, Tymochtee Creek, and Broken Sword Creek (CLEAR technical report)
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /broken_bay.htm   (228 words)

  
 The Project Gutenberg eBook of A Voyage to Terra Australis Volume II
From Shoal Bay to Cape Byron is fifty miles, where the coast, with the exception of two or three rocky heads, is mostly low and sandy; and the soundings, at from two to four miles off, vary between 10 and 32 fathoms, on a sandy bottom.
Almost all the borders of the bay, and of the several arms into which it branches, are of this latter description; so that there are few places where it was not necessary to wade some distance in soft mud, and afterwards to cut through a barrier of mangroves, before reaching the solid land.
On the morning we quitted the bay, a large party was again seen, coming down to the usual place; which seemed to imply that our conduct and presents had conciliated their good will, and that they would be glad to have communication with another vessel.
www.gutenberg.net /dirs/1/3/1/2/13121/13121-h/13121-h.htm   (17278 words)

  
 Broken Bay --  Encyclopædia Britannica
Probably a former arm or extension of Manila Bay cut off by volcanism, Laguna de Bay (Spanish: “Lake of the Bay”) has a normal area of about 356 square miles (922 square km) and is about 32 miles (51 km) long.
Principal city of the Broken Bay district and a...
The bay covers an area of 266,000 square miles (689,000 square kilometers) and is about 900 miles (1,450 kilometers) long.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9016587?tocId=9016587   (975 words)

  
 Broken Bay - Definition, explanation
Broken Bay is a large inlet of the Pacific Ocean located about 50 km north of Sydney on the coast of New South Wales.
The entrance to Broken Bay lies between Barrenjoey Island at Palm Beach, and Killcare Head.
The inlet has three arms, being the estuary of the Hawkesbury River from the west, Pittwater to the south, and Brisbane Water to the north.
www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/b/br/broken_bay.php   (345 words)

  
 Drum! Magazine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The primary purpose of the venture is to raise funding for the acquisition of tables and seating for the Patonga Pavilion and, to this end, several Councillors have applauded the Club’s endeavours.
The Broken Bay Sport and Recreation Centre is generously allowing the Tennis Club to use the venue at minimal cost as an endorsement of their support.
Tickets for the Broken Bay afternoon of Blues will shortly go on sale at $30 per head which includes the ferry trip to and from Patonga.
www.drummagazine.com /html/print.php?sid=45   (758 words)

  
 Natural Life Magazine #39 - The Herb Garden Column
Also, it is wise to use whole leaves, as chopped or broken bay leaves have sharp edges which have been known to cause cuts and scratches in sensitive throats.
Although the greatest use for bay leaves is probably in savory dishes such as soups and stews, they are also recommended to give flavour to custards and dishes such as rice pudding.
Bay leaves are recommended for use in canisters of flour or grains to keep moths and weevils away.
www.life.ca /nl/39/herbs.html   (788 words)

  
 BrokenBay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Broken Bay Sport and Recreation Centre is located in 400 hectares of bushland reserve overlooking the mouth of the Hawkesbury River, with spectacular views towards Lion Island,Barrenjoey Lighthouse and Patonga Beach.
Broken Bay Centre has been used as an outdoor recreation facility since 1939 it has provided great experiences and memories for thousands of visitors from all over the world.
When we were at Broken Bay our daily routine was to get up at 7:00 am and get ready for breakfast.
www.coledale-p.schools.nsw.edu.au /Student%26Parents/2001/BrokenBay.html   (880 words)

  
 Kincoppal - Rose Bay
She is an alumna of Rose Bay and taught at Kincoppal-Rose Bay, Kincoppal Elizabeth Bay, at Sacre Coeur in Melbourne and Baradene in Auckland.
Sr Tiernan is the Chancellor of the Diocese of Broken Bay, Assistant to Bishop David Walker, Vice-Chair of the Broken Bay Diocesan School Advisory Council, member of the Broken Bay Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Advisory Council and member of Broken Bay Centacare Advisory Council.
She is an alumna of Barat-Burn, Kincoppal at Elizabeth Bay, the Trinita' dei Monti in Rome, a Life Member of the NSW Sacre Coeur Association, and a Councillor on the AMASC Administrative Council with special responsibilities regarding the 2006 AMASC Congress.
www.krb.nsw.edu.au /contact/abt_board.asp   (1168 words)

  
 Pittwater to Eden
January was coming to an end, and it was high time we cruised Broken Bay and the Pittwater north of Sydney.
At 9 PM we were sailing in 26 knots of wind as we passed Ulladullah, and at 5 AM we had 30 knots of wind speed and a falling barometer.
We took Allegro for a spin around Twofold Bay, visiting all the beaches and anchorages, and looking to see if we could still anchor over by the "Chip Mill", in spite of construction by the Australian Navy of a munitions facility on that side of the bay.
www.adagiomarine.com /cruise_reports/030301pittwater_eden.html   (1316 words)

  
 Broken Bay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The entrance to Broken Bay lies Barrenjoey Island at Palm Beach and Killcare Head.
The inlet has arms being the estuary of the Hawkesbury from the west Pittwater to the south and Brisbane Water to the north.
Arthur Miller's play, BROKEN GLASS is an interesting psychological mystery set in Brooklyn in 1938.
www.freeglossary.com /Broken_Bay   (435 words)

  
 Broken Rites Newsletter
After Apollo Bay, Monk was transferred to the Linton parish in 1966, again without his new parishioners being warned.
Broken Rites has received complaints about Monsignor John Day abusing boys in Horsham in 1950-1 (before Monk was there) and Apollo Bay in 1954-6.
GAVIN, of Penshurst in western Victoria, told Broken Rites: "When I was aged 6 to 8 in Penshurst in the 1970s, the parish priest was Father John O'Connor, from Ireland.
brokenrites.alphalink.com.au /nletter/page6.html   (857 words)

  
 Bay, Laguna de --  Encyclopædia Britannica
Manila Bay lies to the west, the swampy delta of the southward-flowing...
Most of their stores—formerly referred to as trading posts—were located along the shores of Hudson Bay, James Bay, and the Arctic Ocean and throughout the western interior.
The area of Hudson Bay proper is 316,000 square miles (818,000 square kilometers), and its deepest point is 846 feet (258 meters).
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9013844?tocId=9013844   (1000 words)

  
 Vocational Stories: A catalyst for growth: the Permanent Diaconate in Broken Bay
During his visit to Broken Bay Mgr Kraus was unstinting in his time and energy: he addressed clergy, held two public talks, met with pastoral associates, worked with the couples in the Diaconate program, and met with Bishop David Walker and the Diaconate team.
He highlighted the importance of the parish community because of its role in the discernment, nomination and support of those who have sensed a call to the vocation of the Permanent Diaconate and are prepared to undergo the 4-year training program.
The couples in Broken Bay’s Diaconate program and their wives met with Mgr Kraus last month (from left): David and Judy Huntley, Elaine Housen, Mgr Kraus, Harry Housen, Susan and Paul Simmons, and Gail and Jim Caulfield.
www.ozvocations.catholic.org.au /stories/1026340172.html   (620 words)

  
 Sydney Fish Finder: Broken Bay Fishing Report Sydney Fishing, Fishing Reports, Fishing Hotspots, Fishing Charters. ...
In Broken Bay we have scored some good hauls of kingfish around Lion Is and numerous jewfish to 12kg over the last week with the Brisbane Water estuary doing well.
A good spot to try is just inside of Box Head in Broken Bay, live bait can be caught on the spot and by feeding one out at mid water and having one spended a metre or two off the bottom puts you in the running for the kingies and the odd big jewfish.
In Broken Bay there has also been a heap of smallish tailor on the surface which are only to eager to take any sort of lures that cross their paths.
www.sydneyfishfinder.com.au /BrokenBay.html   (16159 words)

  
 www.myspace.com/brokenoctober
Broken October came to life in the fall of 2002 in the east bay of San Francisco.
In addition to being on numerous compilations around the bay area, Broken Octobers second single, Dark Horse was featured as the opening track in Skratch Magazines Indie Sampler, V.3, sponsored by Planned Parenthood.
In November, Broken October was chosen as a finalist in Sacramentos KWOD 106.5 Dave Matthews contest, and came in second with over 2,000 votes.
www.myspace.com /brokenoctober   (1029 words)

  
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She had been close in with Botany Bay the preceding day; but, there being little wind, the master had been obliged to stretch out from the land during the night; and the next morning, a pilot getting on board, she was brought in.
This, and her being a native of the country near Broken Bay, excited the jealousy of some of the natives who lived at and about Sydney, which manifested itself in their putting her to death in the most cruel manner.
The wind being from the SE they were enabled to accomplish this, and reached it exactly in time to land the ship, when she was just dropping from under them, having actually sunk down to the fore channels, when they ran her upon the ground, which they did on an island in lat.
www.gutenberg.net /1/2/6/6/12668/12668-8.txt   (13618 words)

  
 Late & Broken Bay Furniture To Destroy True Love? - Consumerist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Hello, my name is Joshua K. My girlfriend and I were very excited to be moving in together, her for the first time out of her mom's house and me from out of an apartment shared with the roommate from hell.
April 27 -- We are told that The Bay has our couch and chair in stock at their clearance centre, and that they were sent there "by accident" and that they are in "new condition".
We reschedule delivery of the couch and chair and arrange for pickup of the broken clearance centre chair for May 27, our next day off.
www.consumerist.com /consumer/readers/late-broken-bay-furniture-to-destroy-true-love-176419.php   (871 words)

  
 SetSail.com - the serious cruising sailor's website
It is also one of the few areas where one can encounter both a koala and a penguin and not be in a zoo.
Two long gybes and two short hours later we were rounding Barrenjoey Head, the entrance to Broken Bay.
Refuge Bay is a larger, but well protected anchorage with plenty of moorings.
www.setsail.com /s_logs/backhus/george72.html   (1609 words)

  
 Broken Head, near Byron Bay
Only ten minutes south of Byron Bay, Broken Head has preserved its unspoilt image to the point that you would swear you were a million miles from development.
At the end of a bush road through the littoral rainforest, Broken Head is the next headland south from the fabled Cape Byron, about 15km away.
Unlike the kilometres of beach found elsewhere, Broken Head is broken up into small bays, which can only be reached on foot.
www.byron-bay.com /region/brokenhead.html   (219 words)

  
 Conversation: Jim Grainger, director of Centacare Broken Bay - ‘Following Christ’s ideals’ of caring
During his years in the priesthood, Jim had gained the support of a number of clergy who were later to become senior priests in the Broken Bay Diocese.
So when Centacare Broken Bay was projected into the new diocese in 1987, Jim accepted the position as director, which he took on the following year.
By the mid 1990s, Centacare Broken Bay was well established and was providing a range of services for families, women, youth and the unemployed.
www.catholicweekly.com.au /03/jul/27/17.html   (818 words)

  
 Northern Boundary, Sydney Map, Broken Bay, Hawkesbury River.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Broken Bay is in the most northerly of the Sydney Map sections and separates the Greater Sydney area from the Central Coast to the north.
Several bridges cross the bay at Brooklyn and house boast can be hired to explore the fingers, bays and creeks of the Hawkesbury River System.
West Head can be seen near the centre of the map and is a popular lookout with spectacular views over Broken Bay to the Central Coast, Palm Beach and Lion Island.
www.auinfo.com /hawkesbury_river_sydney_map.html   (353 words)

  
 Julie and Hillary Goodridge, lead plaintiffs in Mass. marriage lawsuit, have separated | Articles | Bay Windows - New ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
In brief interviews, both Goodridges confirmed that they had separated and had authorized Mary Breslauer, a communications consultant, to speak to Bay Windows on their behalf.
A photo of the couple holding hands as they left UUA headquarters amid a flurry of streamers and bubbles became an iconic image of the many weddings performed around the state after lesbian and gay couples were allowed to marry.
Copyright © 2007 Bay Windows - New England's largest GLBT newspaper All rights reserved.
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 Inside Bay Area - Broken Homes
No 2003 records were available for the home, and the state did not have additional reports detailing incidents in the home.
Officials at the Regional Center of the East Bay, the non-profit agency that placed May in the home, called the problems that caused his death part of a "broad staffing issue" in the community care system due to a lack of funding.
But those numbers aren't broken down by where the incidents occurred — at a family home, care home or state institution — or, in the case of deaths, how a person died.
www.insidebayarea.com /brokenhomes/ci_4005483   (1762 words)

  
 Battered Doe down but not broken - Bay of Plenty Times - Dec 4 2006 9:00AM - localsport
Doe was taken away by ambulance after colliding head-on with Cambridge triathlete Cameron Holt halfway along Pilot Bay, as he was heading out for the last of four cycle laps in the CentralMed-sponsored event.
Both riders were hitting speeds of up to 40kmh when they collided, and while Holt escaped with grazing to his legs.
There were serious fears Doe had broken both his left femur and left wrist.
www.bayofplentytimes.co.nz /localsport/storydisplay.cfm?storyid=3712427&thesection=localsport&thesubsection=&thesecondsubsection=   (750 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports > Tim Sullivan -- Bay blames broken trust in meltdown
Whatever the intent of the perpetrators and the extent of their misdeeds, a cloud of suspicion hovers over Aztecs athletics like the alien spacecraft in "Independence Day." The NCAA's investigation, once expected to be brief given the indisputable evidence, is now in its third month.
Determined to replace the missing links in his chain of command, Bay will be assigning each member of his administrative staff the responsibility to run random checks on two or three teams to help ensure compliance.
To ensure that noncoaches understand all the implications of compliance, Bay will be asking staffers to take the NCAA's recruiting test – required of off-campus recruiters – even if their responsibilities don't involve recruiting.
www.signonsandiego.com /sports/sullivan/20020728-9999_1s28sullivan.html   (806 words)

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