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  Bundaberg, Queensland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bundaberg is dependent to a large extent on the sugar industry.
Bundaberg is located on the Isis Highway (State Route 3) approximately 30 km east of the Bruce Highway.
Bundaberg also was the location of another health-related disaster in 1928, when 12 children died shortly after receiving injections of diphtheria vaccine.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bundaberg   (633 words)

  
 Walkabout - Bundaberg
Bundaberg is located on the Burnett River 14 m above sea-level, 20 km from the coast and 371 km north of Brisbane.
Bundaberg was central to the importation of indentured labour.
Bundaberg's greatest tourist attraction is the Bundaberg Rum Distillery which is clearly signposted (not that you could miss the smoking chimneys) off the road to Bargara and the port.
www.walkabout.com.au /locations/QLDBundaberg.shtml   (2919 words)

  
 bundaberg queensland
Bundaberg itself is a progressive modern city with an urban population of over 43,000.
Bundaberg's major industries comprise of facets of the sugar industry including distilling and cane harvester manufacturing; project engineering management, small crops, forestry, livestock, agriculture, fishing and marine, food and beverages, construction, plastics, light aircraft manufacturing, metal casting, machining and tourism.
A significant aspect of the Bundaberg region is the superb lifestyle set in a healthy family environment with a range of cultural recreational and sporting activities.
www.sunzine.com /bundaberg   (390 words)

  
 Bundaberg Rum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bundaberg Rum is a dark rum made in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia.
Bundaberg Rum came about in 1888 after some sugar millers got the idea of using the molasses produced in their refining of sugarcane to make a rum.
Locally, Bundaberg Rum is often referred to by the colloquialism "Fightin' Juice".
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bundaberg_Rum   (260 words)

  
 Products
Bundaberg UP is a light, golden rum which is richly flavoured for a unique taste of Australia.
Bundaberg OP Rum and Cola has been around since the mid-80's and until recently was easily spotted in a bright purple can with orange lozenge.
Bundaberg and Cola has reached such widespread appeal that it is affectionately known as the 'Black Rat" in reference to the dark colour of the packaging and the liquid inside.
www.geocities.com /hellas_corvus13/products.htm   (673 words)

  
 BUNDABERG, QUEENSLAND   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Bundaberg had fifteen sugar refineries - the Millaquin being Queensland's largest - and refined sugar and molasses were overtaking maize as the main export.
Bundaberg was proclaimed a city on 20 November, 1913, about the same time as it obtained a high school.
Bundaberg's census populations have been 5,516 (1911), 11,466 (1933), 19,951 (1954), 27,324 (1971), and 32,737 (1991).
www.arts.monash.edu.au /ncas/multimedia/gazetteer/list/bundaberg.html   (725 words)

  
 HMAS Bundaberg - Royal Australian Navy History
HMAS BUNDABERG was one of sixty Australian Minesweepers (commonly known as corvettes) built during World War II in Australian shipyards as part of the Commonwealth Government’s wartime shipbuilding programme.
On completion of her trials in October 1942, BUNDABERG was assigned to operational duty as a convoy escort vessel on the east coast of Australia between Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
During this period (April to August 1944), BUNDABERG bombarded Japanese positions on Alim Island (Admiralties), took part in the landings on Sek island, and gave general support to the campaign which ended with the capture of the Admiralties and the establishment of an Allied base at Manus Island.
www.navy.gov.au /spc/history/ships/bundaberg.htm   (609 words)

  
 Bundaberg - Bundaberg Coral Coast & Country   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Welcome to Bundaberg, Coral Coast & Country - a diverse destination awaiting your discovery, and a dynamic departure point to one of the wonders of the world - the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
The City of Bundaberg is a modern provincial capital, boasting beautiful heritage buildings proudly mixed with modern, dynamic architecture, and offering a wide range of attractions, accommodation and dining options.
Bundaberg Region Limited is a membership based organisation, with the support of over 540 members, 11 Regional Councils and the Queensland Government.
www.bundabergregion.info   (354 words)

  
 CQU Bundaberg
CQU Bundaberg is located on a peaceful tree-studded 23-hectare site on Bundaberg's southern outskirts, adjacent to the airport, only six kilometres from the city centre.
Bundaberg's population is about 45 000 within a district of about 120,000.
Bundaberg is favoured with the most moderate climate in Australia.
www.cqu.edu.au /about/bundaberg.htm   (318 words)

  
 bundaberg queensland
At the centre of the sugar cane country is Bundaberg, or “Bundy” as it is more fondly known.
Childers, a National Trust town, is set on top of rolling hills of red soil, and the northern Town of 1770 is the first place that James Cook landed in Queensland.
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www.sunzine.com.au /bundaberg/welcome.html   (311 words)

  
 Bundaberg   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Bundaberg offer a great variety of activities and many places of interest for our visitors.
The Bundaberg District produces one fifth of Queensland sugar crop.
The Bundaberg district produces one fifth of Queenslands sugar crop.
www.friendshipforce-aussie.org /bundaberg.htm   (853 words)

  
 Little Hills Press | Travel Info | QLD : Bundaberg
Bundaberg is situated on the Burnett River, 378km (235 Êmiles) north of Brisbane.
Bundaberg District Tourism and Development Board is at the Hinkler Glider Museum, 271 Bourbong Street, next to the Base Hospital, 4152 2333.
Bundaberg has an abundance of licensed and BYO restaurants, licensed clubs and hotels, and plenty of coffee lounges, takeaways and snack bars.
littlehills.com /travel_information/qld.bundaberg.shtml   (2272 words)

  
 bundaberg attractions queensland australia
Bundaberg is proud of its subtropical gardens and celebrates Bundy in Bloom in early September.
Without a doubt, Bundaberg's favourite son is Bert Hinkler In a brief lifetime of forty years, Bert Hinkler became one of the world's greatest pioneer aviators.
As Bundaberg is relatively flat, the city's water supply gains its pressure from large water towers.
www.sunzine.net /bundaberg/bundaberg-attractions.html   (531 words)

  
 Bundaberg, Queensland -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Bundaberg is dependent to a large extent on the (A white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative) sugar industry.
Extensive (Tall tropical southeast Asian grass having stout fibrous jointed stalks; sap is a chief source of sugar) sugar cane fields extend throughout the district, and all aspects of the sugar industy take place in close proximity to the city.
Tourism is a growing industry throughout Queensland, and Bundaberg, known as the 'Gateway to the (The largest coral reef in the world; in the Coral Sea off the northeastern coast of Australia) Great Barrier Reef' is no exception.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/b/bu/bundaberg,_queensland.htm   (377 words)

  
 Bundaberg Cemetery - Bundaberg City Council
The Bundaberg Cemetery is one of the biggest windows into the history and people of this great region.
The first recorded burial in the Bundaberg Cemetery is dated 22nd May 1879, leaving a six-year gap with no records of new burials nor of the transferred remains.
Lawn Section - The addition of the lawn cemetery to the Bundaberg Cemetery in 1964 was a realization of the changing nature of burials in the region.
www.bundabergcity.qld.gov.au /cemetery   (837 words)

  
 Bundaberg - Queensland Holidays   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Bundaberg is a progressive city surrounded by a patchwork of sugarcane fields.
Bundaberg is an ideal holiday centre with excellent holiday accommodation, attractions and entertainment.
Bundaberg features an easy going lifestyle, with its climatic position making it the fifth equable climate in the world.
www.queenslandholidays.com.au /bundaberg/bundaberg.cfm   (127 words)

  
 Bundaberg Rum - Australian-Food.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Bundagerg Rum was first distilled in 1888, in the North Queensland town of (you guessed it) Bundaberg.
Bundaberg UP (Under Proof) is a light, golden rum which is richly flavoured - born out of the burning sugar cane fields of Tropical Queensland the golden character of Bundaberg has a unique strong yet mellow taste.
Bundaberg Rum OP (Over Proof) is an overproof version of Bundaberg UP - the taste is virtually identical, except for the alcoholic content.
australian-food.com /drinks/bundaberg_rum.html   (127 words)

  
 Bundaberg Foundry Engineers : Products   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Bundaberg Foundry has over 110 years experience with the manufacture of cane haulage locomotives and more recently includes the conversion of 16 main line diesel hydraulic locomotives to the Australian Sugar Industry gauge.
For those organisations that restore and operate the Fowler Steam Locomotive, Bundaberg Foundry is pleased to advise that we can still manufacture and supply spares and components for these units.
Bundaberg Foundry is also able to supply and restore parts for other steam locomotives.
www.bfel.com.au /products/locomoti.htm   (146 words)

  
 Bundaberg Australia, information, accommodation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Bundaberg, 220 miles north of Brisbane up the Bruce Highway, is most famous for its Rum (a product of local sugar cane production) which is enjoyed all over the world.
Bundaberg is at the southern most point of the Great Barrier Reef which stretched northwards for over 3000km up past the tip of cape York.
Bundaberg is also ideally placed to view whales during August to October.
www.auinfo.com /Bundaberg.html   (411 words)

  
 BUG - Backpackers Guide to Childers, Bundaberg and Town of 1770, Queensland, Australia
Bundaberg (Bundy) is famous as the home of Bundaberg Rum – produced in the here since 1889 from sugar cane crops grown in the district.
Bundaberg has an abundance of fruit picking work, which is the main drawcard for most travellers.
Bundaberg Rum is Australia's biggest-selling spirit and Bundaberg's main attraction is the distillery where it is made.
www.bugaustralia.com /destinations/au-qldbund.html   (886 words)

  
 Peter's Rum Pages - Bundaberg Distilling
Bundaberg Rum invests more than million to become an official sponsor of one of the world’s greatest sporting events and to be known as the Official Spirit of Rugby World Cup 2003.
Bundaberg Rum Dry and Lime combines the smooth quality of original Bundaberg Rum with the refreshing taste of dry ginger ale and lime.
Bundaberg Distilling Company announces a million expansion plan over the next two years in order to meet the increasing demand for its products.
www.rum.cz /galery/aus/au/bundaberg   (1303 words)

  
 Bundaberg NewsMail
ALAN Willson has warned Bundaberg families and pensioners not to be duped by the David Rhodes scam.
IT was a resounding maiden victory for Bundaberg captain Brendan Prossliner.
BUNDABERG Surf Life Saving Club junior male club captain Riley McGregor capped a good weekend personally with a string of strong performances...
www.news-mail.com.au   (280 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Bundaberg Rum
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Caribbean rum, circa 1941 Rum is a distilled beverage made from sugarcane by-products such as molasses and sugarcane juice by a process of fermentation and distillation.
Species Saccharum arundinaceum Saccharum bengalense Saccharum edule Saccharum officinarum Saccharum procerum Saccharum ravennae Saccharum robustum Saccharum sinense Saccharum spontaneum Sugarcane or Sugar cane (Saccharum) is a genus of between 6-37 species (depending on taxonomic interpretation) of tall grasses (family Poaceae, tribe Andropogoneae), native to warm temperate to tropical regions...
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Bundaberg-Rum   (620 words)

  
 "BUNDABERG"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Bundaberg is best known as the source of Australia's national sprit, Bundaberg Rum, distilled from the thousands of acres of sugar plantations which surround the town.
Bundaberg was the home of pioneer international aviator Bert Hinkler and a museum to his memory can be visited.
Bundaberg is serviced daily by coach and rail from Brisbane.
www.wilmap.com.au /bundaberg.html   (183 words)

  
 Bundy at a Glance - Bundaberg City Council
Bundaberg has become one of Queensland's most modern and progressive cities.
Bundaberg, founded in 1870, is ripe with history.
Bundaberg is a major provincial city, as such the cost of living is substantially less than the larger metropolitan areas, such as Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
www.bundabergcity.qld.gov.au /bundyataglance.php4   (388 words)

  
 Viewing Bargara Beach, Bundaberg Accomodation Bundaberg Region QLD Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Situated in the heart of Bargara Beach 13 Kms east of the city of Bundaberg.
Bundaberg is 30 mins from the Bruce Highway at Childers (from the south) or Gin Gin (from the north).
Bundaberg is approximately half way between Cairns (Qld) and Sydney (NSW) on the east coast of Australia.
bundaberg.stays.com.au /860   (390 words)

  
 Bundaberg Golf
Bundaberg boasts Australia's best climate and its tourist attractions make it the perfect holiday destination.
Bundaberg is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, has four great shopping precincts and boasts some wonderful cafe's and restaurants.
Our great city is well known for its sugar production, fertile farming land and of course that national icon, Bundaberg Rum.
bundaberg.au-golf.net   (120 words)

  
 Bundaberg Travel Vacation & Holiday Guide, Australia
Bundaberg is a progressive, modern city servicing the fertile Burnett region and the Coral Coast and Discovery Coast communities.
Bundaberg’s main township is 15km inland from the coast on the Burnett River.
A by-product of the sugar industry is brown rum, for which Bundaberg is famous.
www.jasons.com /000722,AUS,QLD,BUNDABERG,BUNDABER,PG,1,.mel#scroll_   (326 words)

  
 Bundaberg Aqua Scuba.....PADI Dive Centre
Bundaberg is one of the best places to learn to dive with an easily accessible marine park off the shore.
Bundaberg offers a wide range of dive sites ranging from the Great Barrier Reef to shore diving in the Woongara Marine Park.
Bundaberg is also the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.
www.aquascuba.com.au /padi/home.htm   (331 words)

  
 Coastline [The Bundy Book - Bundaberg Page1]
Bundaberg, strategically situated at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef, is renowned for the friendliness of residents, superb climate, affordable cost of living, first-class facilities, and great lifestyle.
Bundaberg's coastal region provides unsurpassed fishing, diving and boating activities, these taking place against the backdrop of a rich sugar and horticultural belt.
Bundaberg's entrepreneurial spirit is reflected in its production of Case Austoft Cane harvesters, Jabiru ultralight aircraft and engines, Seajay Boats, Bundaberg Rum, Bundaberg Ginger Beer, QC Bricks and processing of numerous fruits and vegetables to name a few of the many successful enterprises.
www.coastlinenews.com.au /bundy/bundy1.html   (334 words)

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