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  Carisbrook
Carisbrook Police District covered a huge area from the known towns today - Talbot to Swan Hill, St Arnaud to Mt Alexander and had all the Courts until 1865.
Carisbrook became a gold mining town from 1867 when the deep lead mines were extended down from Clunes/Talbot/Majorca.
Carisbrook is now one of the fastest growing towns in the state and now has 400 homes and about 1,200 people.
www.cgold.com.au /carisbrook.htm   (250 words)

  
  Carisbrook (stadium) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Carisbrook is a major sporting venue in Dunedin, New Zealand.
The city`s main sporting venue, it is an international venue for both rugby union and cricket, it has also been used for other sports such as soccer.
The development of a new stand and corporate boxes on that side of the ground during the 1990s have rendered this tradition a thing of the past.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Carisbrook_(stadium)   (422 words)

  
 Walkabout - Carisbrook
Carisbrook is a very pleasant little town of several hundred people located 159 km north-west of Melbourne between Castlemaine and Maryborough (7 km to the west).
Carisbrook derives from an early pastoral run which was named in honour of the squatter's daughter Caroline.
Writer and teacher of the blind, Matilda Ann Astor was born at Carisbrook in 1873.
www.walkabout.com.au /locations/VICCarisbrook.shtml   (323 words)

  
 Print Article: NZRU says Carisbrook 'below standard'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Carisbrook is the worst home base of any of the Super 12 teams and could be at risk of losing the right to host a franchise.
Carisbrook needed work to ensure it could maintain, at a minimum, Category B status, meaning it could host any test outside the Bledisloe Cup or a Lions test.
The Carisbrook Working Party has been given until June 2006 by the NZRU to indicate if the proposed $50 million upgrade of the ground is to go ahead.
www.rugbyheaven.smh.com.au /cgi-bin/common/popupPrintArticle.pl?path=/articles/2005/02/28/1109546795625.html   (464 words)

  
 Carisbrook - Victoria - Australia - Travel - smh.com.au
Carisbrook is a very pleasant little town of several hundred people located 159 km north-west of Melbourne between Castlemaine and Maryborough (7 km to the west).
Carisbrook derives from an early pastoral run which was named in honour of the squatter's daughter Caroline.
Writer and teacher of the blind, Matilda Ann Astor was born at Carisbrook in 1873.
www.smh.com.au /news/Victoria/Carisbrook/2005/02/17/1108500206298.html   (403 words)

  
 Carisbrook Otago Rugby New Zealand Carisbrook House of Pain Rugby Clothing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Our range of Carisbrook clothing celebrates this great rugby ground and is a must have for all Otago rugby fans.
Royal blue or Navy tee with large Carisbrook logo on front.
Reversible navy polar fleece vest with Carisbrook logo embroidered on chest.
www.beer.co.nz /carisbrook.asp   (243 words)

  
 NSW Rugby | Carisbrook, Dunedin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The founders of the Carisbrook Cricket Club included James Rattray and Henry Rose, so it is possible that they were responsible for the famous name when the club played on Carisbrook from 1874.
The Carisbrook Ground Company was formed in 1881 with the stated purpose of preparing, fencing and draining the ground for use as a cricket ground and other sports.
The ORFU purchased the freehold of Carisbrook from the Presbyterian Church Board of Property in 1969 and in 1983/84 embarked on what is hoped to be the final solution to the drainage problems which have plagued the ground since its earliest days.
www.rugby.com.au /nsw/nsw.rugby/page/1503   (585 words)

  
 Carisbrook (stadium) -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Carisbrook is a major sporting venue in (Click link for more info and facts about Dunedin) Dunedin, (An independent country within the British Commonwealth; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1907; known for sheep and spectacular scenery) New Zealand.
Floodlit since the (The decade from 1990 to 1999) 1990s, it can cater for both day and night fixtures.
This is also partly due to the terraces, an uncovered concrete embankment at the eastern end of the ground - reputedly the last open terracing at any major sports venue in New Zealand.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ca/carisbrook_(stadium).htm   (462 words)

  
 Carisbrook
The historic village of Majorca, a short drive from Carisbrook is nestled amongst the remains of gold mining heritage.
In excess of 40 harness race meetings are conducted annually at the Carisbrook Raceway, which is one of Victoria's leading harness race venues.
The major event on the harness racing calendar is the Central Goldfields Shire Maryborough Harness Pacing Cup which is held on the Sunday before Melbourne Cup, and the Redwood Cup which is held on the 2nd last Sunday of July.
www.visitmaryborough.com.au /Carisbrook.htm   (505 words)

  
 Central Goldfields Shire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
[Carisbrook Majorca Moolort] - [Dunolly] - [Maryborough] - [Moonlight Timor Deepleads] - [Talbot]
Within a 20 km radius are the historic townships of Dunolly, Talbot, Carisbrook, Majorca and Timor....
Share the colourful history of Carisbrook from behind the bars of the old log goal, constructed around 1852 it is just part of the rich heritage waiting to be discovered in the streets of this delightful village.
www.finders.com.au /centshire.htm   (2115 words)

  
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Carisbrook is as much a part of Dunedin and Otago's past and present-and its future-as the statue of Robbie Burns in the Octagon or of Larnach's Castle on the Peninsula.
Carisbrook owed its beginnings to cricketers and to the wealth and interests of Dunedin's aristocracy of the time.
The Carisbrook Cricket Club was evidently formed in the 1870s and played mostly at The Oval where, in 1863, the first international cricket in New Zealand had been played.
www.atoz-nz.com /listings.asp?Loc=1&Sub=35   (1047 words)

  
 Isle of Wight
Carisbrook Castle is one of the most interesting of the fortresses of the Isle of Wight, from its great antiquity and strength.
The first authentic mention of Carisbrook is in 530, when Cerdic, king of the West Saxons, took the island, exterminated its inhabitants, and gave the fortress, strengthened as it had been by the Romans, to his nephew Whitgar.
Among the curiosities of Carisbrook are two wells - one, in the centre of the keep, three hundred feet deep, is now partially filled up; the other, in the castle yard, is two hundred feet deep, and the water is drawn up from it by means of a wheel, turned by a donkey.
www.mspong.org /picturesque/isle_of_wight.html   (3629 words)

  
 Super14.com - Super 14 rugby
Carisbrook was named after the estate of early colonial settler James Macandrew (itself named after a castle in the Isle of Wight).
The demands of modern international sport led to calls for the ground to be significantly upgraded or replaced, with most proposals calling for the Carisbrook terraces to be replaced with seats.
Construction of the stadium would be overseen by the Carisbrook Stadium Trust, led by a former local Dunedin city counsellor (and dentist), Malcolm Farry.
www.super14.com /highlanders/stadium.asp   (559 words)

  
 CARISBROOK TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
ABOUT US Carisbrook Technology Services is a privately held company specializing in Application Support (Help Desk) Services, Custom Application Development, and Management Consulting.
Performing on projects ranging from developing small “proof of concept” pilot applications to provisioning application support for over 320 remote locations of the nation's largest network of veterinary medicine providers, Carisbrook Technology relies on disciplined, rigorous processes to ensure that our clients' needs are met.
Carisbrook Technology Services is a portfolio company of Aspen Ventures.
www.carisbrooktech.com   (159 words)

  
 Carisbrook hoodoo torments South Africa ahead of Tri-Nations showdown
More than just the All Blacks, it's the Carisbrook hoodoo that looms large between the Springboks and their mission to complete historic back-to-back Tri-Nations rugby series victories on Saturday.
More than just the All Blacks, it's the Carisbrook hoodoo that looms large between the Springboks and their mission to complete historic back-to-back Tri-Nations rugby series victories here on Saturday.
Carisbrook is known for good reasons as the "House of Pain" -- the visiting side rarely wins.
www.turkishpress.com /news.asp?id=66948   (907 words)

  
 Australian Stadiums :: Carisbrook (NZ)
Carisbrook is as much a part of Dunedin and Otago's past and present - and its future - as the statue of Robbie Burns in the Octagon or of Larnach's Castle on the Peninsula.
It is central to the atmosphere and ambience of the city of Dunedin and holds a place that takes its status beyond that of just a sportsground, however famous in sporting history.
It is not a Twickenham or an Arms Park or a Murrayfield, neither is it a Lord's nor an Oval nor a Trent Bridge, but it is as known throughout the rugby and cricket worlds as much as any of those grounds, and has its charm and characteristics as much as any of them.
www.austadiums.com /stadiums/stadiums.php?id=30   (179 words)

  
 Carisbrook Motel Dunedin, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Carisbrook Motel is within 4 minutes drive from local restaurants and Downtown.
Peninsula and Wildlife is 30 minutes drive away from the motel.
Carisbrook Motel offers 9 units - studio, one and two bedroom.
www.ebookers.com /cheap_hotels/new_zealand/carisbrook_motel_dunedin.html   (59 words)

  
 Cricinfo - Grounds - Carisbrook, Dunedin
Carisbrook has been associated with cricket since 1883, when Otago played Tasmania.
In the early days, the ground was rough, and it wasn't until the responsibilities for the upkeep of the ground passed to the hands of the Otago Rugby Football Union in the early 1900s that Carisbrook was properly drained and the surface relaid.
Dunedin is traditionally regarded as the coldest of the main centres, and although it is less rainy than Auckland and less windy than Wellington, there can be no doubt that touring sides do not relish the visit to the deep south.
content.cricinfo.com /newzealand/content/ground/58822.html   (579 words)

  
 Carisbrook Motel Dunedin from Discount Hotel Search   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Carisbrook Motel is within 4 minutes drive from local restaurants and Downtown.
Peninsula and Wildlife is 30 minutes drive away from the motel.
Carisbrook Motel offers 9 units - studio, one and two bedroom.
www.discounthotel-search.com /discount-hotel/Carisbrook_Motel_Dunedin.htm   (128 words)

  
 Tilly Aston
Born in the small country town of Carisbrook, Victoria, Tilly was the youngest of 8 children to Edward Aston and his wife Ann (nee Howell).
Thomas James (a blind missionary and home teacher to the blind) Tilly left the security of her home in Carisbrook to travel to Melbourne for special schooling.
After her death in November, 1947, a memorial cairn was erected in her honour by the Midlands Historical Society and the school children of Carisbrook, her birthplace.
home.iprimus.com.au /raccos/Private_Howell/tilly_aston.htm   (490 words)

  
 Carisbrook upgrade uncertain | NATIONAL | NEWS | tvnz.co.nz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The city has to decide whether to spend nearly $200 million on a new, roofed Carisbrook.
Carisbrook Stadium Trust wants to build a permanent clear roof over the stadium which would take up to 30,000 spectators.
If approved the new Carisbrook will be finished in time for the 2011 rugby world cup.
tvnz.co.nz /view/page/423466/1002464   (210 words)

  
 Carisbrook's reputation haunts Boks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
DUNEDIN - More than just the All Blacks, it's the Carisbrook hoodoo that looms large between the Springboks and their mission to complete historic back-to-back Tri-Nations rugby series victories.
Carisbrook is know as the "House of Pain" with just cause - the visiting side rarely wins - and in South Africa's case they have never won here in the 84 years that teams from the republic have been coming to New Zealand.
While this South Africa team knows about rewriting history, their win over Australia last week in Perth was the first time in two years the visiting team has won a Tri-Nations match, White was not prepared to forecast a repeat against the All Blacks.
www.sundaytimes.co.za /zones/sundaytimesNEW/sportst/sportst1124876268.aspx   (710 words)

  
 End is nigh for Carisbrook - Newstalk ZB
Plans for a new state-of-the-art multi-purpose stadium to replace Carisbrook have been unveiled, although the designs are yet to be drawn up.
The famous Dunedin stadium is set to be replaced by a new ground in the city's north near Logan Park, close to Otago University.
Carisbrook Trust chairman Malcolm Farry says if they can have a retractable roof it will be the best stadium in the country and will be able to hold concerts or test matches without having to worry about the weather.
www.newstalkzb.co.nz /newsdetail1.asp?storyID=101309   (429 words)

  
 Cricinfo - Top practice nets at Carisbrook for the new season   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Carisbrook will become a leader in the New Zealand game with the establishment of a new practice facility this season.
A joint venture between Carisbrook's owners, the Otago Rugby Football Union and Otago Cricket, the nets will feature eight pitches with a fully retractable roof on two at any one time.
They will be built on ORFU land adjacent to Carisbrook and will allow teams and individuals to practice while play is in progress on the main ground.
www.icc-cricket.com /wcm/content/story/108890.html   (328 words)

  
 Holiday accommodation Carisbrook, Goldfields, Victoria
Carisbrook accommodation: This page lists great Carisbrook accommodation, to make it easy to find the perfect accomodation in Carisbrook for your holiday.
If you are after discount Carisbrook accommodation look for the specials icon or tick the "specials only" box on the Quick Search.
Properties showing the blue clock offer last minute Carisbrook accomodation discounts.
www.takeabreak.com.au /Carisbrook/Goldfields/accomodation.htm   (360 words)

  
 Carisbrooke Castle Isle of Wight
Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight has 7 acres of castle and earthworks.
He was greeted as a royal guest and later He was imprisoned at Carisbrooke, from where he was returned to London for execution.
The following year two of the late King's children were taken to Carisbrooke and put in detention, where the 15 year old Princess Elizabeth cough cold and died.
www.shalfleet.net /newport_and_carisbrooke/carisbrooke_castle.htm   (443 words)

  
 Photograph-L/Cpl. 85th L.I.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The photograph has the back mark of photographer James Brading, 9, Carisbrook Road, Newport, I.W. This address is on the Isle of Wight.
This island is off the southern coast of England and was a long established garrison station for the British Army.
The Carisbrook Road leads up to Carisbrook Castle, which is over 1000 years old.
members.dca.net /fbl/p85thli.html   (524 words)

  
 LondonTown.com | Carisbrook Close Guide | Carisbrook Close London, EN1, England, UK | London Streets by Street | London ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Carisbrook Close is located in the borough of Enfield
Below we present a selection of upcoming events, local attractions and great places to eat and shop.
The nearest underground station to Carisbrook Close is 'Oakwood ' which is about 86 minutes to the South West.
www.londontown.com /LondonStreets/carisbrook_close_503.html   (87 words)

  
 Linley Point Community Network   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Carisbrook, Lane Cove's historic house museum, is situated on 334 Burns Bay Road, about 1km north of the Fig Tree Bridge.
In the rear courtyard the remnants of an 8 metre deep well can be seen which used to supply the residence with water.
Carisbrook is certainly worth a visit, and Terry Eakin, the friendly curator, will make you feel very welcome.
www.linleypoint.net /carisbrook.html   (222 words)

  
 $180m stadium to replace Carisbrook [audio report] - 10 Aug 2006 - NZ Herald: New Zealand National news   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Carisbrook, the 130-year-old rugby ground in Dunedin, is to be abandoned in favour of a stadium costing up to $180 million in time for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
The Carisbrook Stadium Trust announced last night that it had all but abandoned the option to upgrade Carisbrook in favour of replacing the stadium.
The announcement was expected, but the trust's coup was confirmation that the university would join the project, owning part of the stadium and contributing significant financing towards it.
www.nzherald.co.nz /section/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10395411   (809 words)

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