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 Warrnambool, Victoria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Warrnambool is a regional city of 29,500 people on the south-western coast of Victoria, Australia, located in the municipality City of Warrnambool.
The city is the finishing point of one of the oldest one day bicycle endurance races in the world: the Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic road bicycle race, held every October since 1895.
Warrnambool's War Memorial is fondly referred to as the "Dirty Angel", due to the fact that, from certain vantage points, the statue appears to have an erection.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Warrnambool   (300 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Warrnambool, Victoria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Warrnambool Jump to: navigation, search Albury-Wodonga is the broad settlement incorporating the twin Australian cities of Albury and Wodonga, which are separated geographically by the Murray River and politically by a state border: Albury on the north of the river is part of New South Wales while Wodonga on the...
Warrnambool's War Memorial is fondly referred to as "the dirty angel" for reasons obvious when driving around the roundabout it is located on.
Warrnambool also hosts a plethora of pubs including the Seanchai, Warrnambool Hotel, The Whalers, The Royal, The Western, The Cally, Mac's, Rafferty's Tavern, The Gallery, The Loft and The Victoria.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Warrnambool%2C-Victoria   (1178 words)

  
 Walkabout - Warrnambool
Warrnambool is noted for its safe, sheltered beaches, its moderate climate, its parks and gardens, one of the finest racecourses in the state, and Logans Beach where southern right whales come within view of the shoreline to give birth each year between June and October.
It was gazetted as a municipality in 1855 (with a population of 1500), became a borough in 1863, a town in 1883 and a city in 1918.
Warrnambool is still the headquarters of the company which is a major local employer.
www.walkabout.com.au /locations/VICWarrnambool.shtml   (4931 words)

  
 Warrnambool, Victoria -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The City's main education centres include (additional info and facts about Deakin University) Deakin University (Warrnambool Campus), the South West Institute of (additional info and facts about TAFE) TAFE, Government and private primary and secondary schools, and pre-school centres.
As well as the spectacular views from the Great Ocean Road, there are several beaches nearby, some of which are used for (The sport of riding a surfboard toward the shore on the crest of a wave) surfing.
Southern (Large arctic whalebone whale; allegedly the `right' whale to hunt because of its valuable whalebone and oil) Right whales are also regularly seen in the waters near the city at the Logan's Beach nursery, and boats offering (additional info and facts about whale-watching) whale-watching tours run in the winter months.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/w/wa/warrnambool,_victoria.htm   (163 words)

  
 Warrnambool information & attractions - Travel Victoria Accommodation Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Warrnambool is a large commercial city, situated on Victoria's far south-west coast on the Merri and Hopkins Rivers.
These days, Warrnambool is a popular tourist destination, boasting attractive swimming and surf beaches, scenic coastal walks, colourful parks and gardens, and water activities on the town's two main rivers.
Warrnambool is at the western end of the Great Ocean Road which follows the rugged south-west Victorian coast back towards the city of Geelong.
www.motelsvictoria.com.au /warrnambool   (341 words)

  
 Warrnambool Standard
The growth of the newspaper mirrored the growth of the city of Warrnambool and the settlement of the region.
And the Warrnambool region remains vibrant because of the cement a strong newspaper provides to the community structure.
Richard Osburne, the "Father of the Warrnambool Press", was the first and most successful of the newspaper pioneers, whose journalistic and business expertise often failed to match their bombastic proclamations to serve truthfully and faithfully the interests of their readers.
the.standard.net.au /about.html   (980 words)

  
 City Central Serviced Apartments - Warrnambool - Great Ocean Road - Australia
The Great Ocean Road in Western Victoria is is one of Victoria's most visited regions and the City Central Apartments at Warrnambool are an ideal stopover if you are travelling through on a round trip to visit The Grampians National Park, another of the famed attractions of the area.
Relaxation is the main feature at City Central Apartments whether your stay is for a couple of days, a week, or longer, the fully serviced apartments suit all your needs.
George and Anna are experts on things to see and do in and around Warrnambool and you can get a free map and brochures at their well stocked reception area.
www.arta.com.au /citycentral   (453 words)

  
 Warrnambool Area Meetings
The WARRNAMBOOL FAMILY HISTORY GROUP is the operating name of the Warrnambool Area of the Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies, Inc.
The WARRNAMBOOL FAMILY HISTORY GROUP is based in the Reference Library at Flagstaff Hill Museum, 23 Merri Street, Warrnambool.
The Warrnambool Area of the Institute conducts monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, except for January and December.
www.aigs.org.au /warrnamb.htm   (1077 words)

  
 Hopkins House Motel & Apartments (Where To Stay)
Warrnambool's newest motel, Hopkins House Motel and Apartments, is our first choice for a comfortable, friendly and relaxing stay.
The city of Warrnambool is close to the picturesque Great Ocean Road featuring the twelve apostles and the Loch Ard Gorge.
Logans Beach in Warrnambool is the nursery for the Southern Right Whale between June and September every year.
www.wheretostay.com.au /scripts/accpage.exe?30502890   (361 words)

  
 Bunbury City Connection   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Greg comes to Bunbury from the City of Greater Taree which is located on the mid-north coast of NSW.
It was at Daylesford that Greg was able to establish his skills in economic development, strategic planning and advocacy as this small community was resurrected and re-established itself as a major tourist destination in central Victoria.
Greg was the Interim Chief Executive Officer for the nearby City of Warrnambool for a short while and assisted the Commissioners to prepare for a range of significant changes to local government practices in that state.
www.bunbury.wa.gov.au /Profile/CEOProfile.htm   (545 words)

  
 City of Warrnambool bei eLexi - das Onlinelexikon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
City of Warrnambool bei eLexi - das Onlinelexikon
The Tomorrow People was a children's science fiction television series, devised by Roger Price and produced by Thames Television for Britain's ITV network between 1973 and 1979.
Thebe was the sacred city of Eetion in Greek mythology.
www.elexi.de /en/c/ci/city_of_warrnambool.html   (275 words)

  
 Garmin: MapSource - City Navigator Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
City Navigator Australia v6 contains premium detailed maps for all of Australia, including motorways, regional arterials and local roads with attributes such as turn restrictions, one way streets and other navigation features.
This software is available either individually or with the purchase of a Quest, StreetPilot c320, StreetPilot 2610, StreetPilot® III, iQue M5, and iQue 3600 in Australia.
These screens show what the City Navigator map detail looks like on a Garmin iQue 3600.
www.garmin.com /cartography/mapSource/citynavAUS.jsp   (409 words)

  
 Man builds up 30,000 volts of static electricity. 16/09/2005. ABC News Online
Victorian authorities believe a man built up at least 30,000 volts of static electricity in his jacket simply by walking around the western Victorian city of Warrnambool yesterday.
The man left a trail of scorch marks and molten plastic behind him.
It was yesterday afternoon when Frank Clewer walked into a Warrnambool business and got his first shock.
www.abc.net.au /news/newsitems/200509/s1461751.htm   (310 words)

  
 Oakhill Lodge - Bruce and Jean Purcell   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
CRANBOURNE trainer Bruce Purcell was celebrating after his improving galloper Circumnavigating maintained a perfect record at Warrnambool with victory in yesterday's feature flat race.
The four-year-old gelding's comfortable win in the City of Warrnambool Handicap (1700m) was his second win at the track from two starts.
He said that he had ridden a steeplechase winner at a May carnival in Warrnambool several years ago as an amateur rider.
www.purcellracing.com /standard.htm   (284 words)

  
 Warrnambool Eisteddfod
In 1975 the Warrnambool Rotary Club held the first City of Warrnambool Eisteddfod as a special project.
Bill O'Sullivan, then Mayor of Warrnambool, called a public meeting to discuss the establishment of an annual Eisteddfod for the City.
Due to the support of the Warrnambool City Council and an army of volunteers, the Annual City of Warrnambool Eisteddfod is now a major drawcard to the city for musicians, dancers and drama students.
www.warrnambool.org /eisteddfod/index.html   (136 words)

  
 Police to charge pair over umpires' assault. 27/08/2004. ABC News Online
Police in the south-western Victorian city of Warrnambool plan to charge two people over an assault on a group of umpires after a football game at the Friendly Societies Park last Sunday.
A 17-year-old Koroit youth and a 28-year-old Warrnambool man have been arrested and will be charged with assault and riotous behaviour.
Police allege three umpires were physically assaulted after the Warrnambool and District League game and 12 umpires were verbally threatened.
www.abc.net.au /news/newsitems/200408/s1186617.htm   (130 words)

  
 City Central Apartments, Warrnambool, - Request a free quote
One, two and three bedroom apartments all with queen size beds, lounge area, kitchen and bathroom with laundry facilities.
Warrnambool has outdoor tennis, indoor tennis, indoor cricket, mini golf and all are only a few minutes drive from our accommodation.
Warrnambool’s Aquazone is only 100 metres from one of our properties.
www.check-in.com.au /fb-1-request.asp?iHotelId=1640&iRoomId=4215   (306 words)

  
 Radio Australia - Asia Pacific - Programs - AUSTRALIA: Discovery of fragments of wood could re-write history   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The discovery of fragments of wood along Australia's southern coast could result in a re-writing of the nation's history.The results of carbon-dating currently being carried out in China are being anxiously awaited.
They'd travelled to the seaside city of Warrnambool in search of the famed Mohogany Ship - a vessel thought to be of Portugese origin, depicted in a early Australian painting.
They brought up as I said about 20 odd pieces of reddish, dark reddish timber and some are being tested in Melbourne for species of wood, and another one's been sent up to China for the carbon dating, as to it's age.
www.abc.net.au /ra/asiapac/programs/s1268022.htm   (568 words)

  
 The Advertiser: Scorched earth policy of 'static man' (archived)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Frank Clewer, from Dennington in the south-west of the state, left a trail of burned carpet and molten plastic through the nearby city of Warrnambool.
Authorities later tested his polar-fleece jacket using a device that measures static electricity, and said the dial initially went off the scale before settling on a figure greater than 30,000 volts.
Fire authorities evacuated three buildings and began cutting into the carpet at the employment centre yesterday afternoon, believing wires in the ground were on fire.
www.theadvertiser.news.com.au /common/story_page/0,5936,16628269^1702,00.html   (479 words)

  
 Methane Capture and Use: Waste Management Workbook - Appendix 3 - Australian case studies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Atlas group began landfilling at its Mirabooka site at the City of Stirling in Western Australia in 1980, and has accepted all of the municipal solid waste generated in the City of Stirling since that time.
New engines are proposed to be installed to improve the thermal efficiency and the efficiency of energy generation.
Warrnambool Milk Products (WMP) at Allansford on the outskirts of the city of Warrnambool (population 25,000) in Victoria's south-west is one of the largest cheesemaking sites in Australia.
www.greenhouse.gov.au /challenge/methane/mwbapp3.html   (2216 words)

  
 WARRNAMBOOL LAWN TENNIS CLUB
Prior to the Second World War, several times meetings had been called and after discussions the meetings were abandoned without a decision being made- from reports given it appears that the stumbling block was always Sunday Tennis.
That we would investigate all possible sites for grass courts, obtain the best opinions available regarding soil quality, types of grasses for such soil, drainage of sites etc. After due consideration of these reports we would decide on the position of the courts and apply for either lease or purchase of land chosen.
The Provisional Committee on 5/9/46 wrote to the City Council requesting the lease of this area.
www.warrnamboollawntennis.org.au /index.php?cat=2   (742 words)

  
 Sundowner Warrnambool, accommodation, Great Ocean Road, Victoria
With one of the most spectacular locations in the Group, Sundowner Warrnambool Mid City is situated on the Great Ocean Road only 50 metres from the city centre and a short stroll to beautiful beaches.
Whether you are organising a conference, trade show, cocktail party or even a wedding, rest assured that the professional and helpful staff at this property will provide excellent service to exceed your expectations.
Warrnambool is the perfect base for exploring the Shipwreck Coast, with the highlight being the spectacular Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road.
www.ozhorizons.com.au /vic/gor/sundw/sundw.htm   (245 words)

  
 Warrnambool City Council - Child, Youth & Family   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Warrnambool City Council is the sponsored body for this Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services position, which also assists the neighbouring municipalities of Moyne, Southern Grampians, Corangamite and Colac-Otway.
Close contact is maintained with specialist disabled children's services in Melbourne and the south west, and with the Multicultural Resource Centre.
This is the official web site of Warrnambool City Council, ©2005.
www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au /Page/Page.asp?Page_Id=50&p=1   (114 words)

  
 towns and cities on the shipwreck coast - warrnambool port fairy port campbell peterborough princetown timboon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
towns and cities on the shipwreck coast - warrnambool port fairy port campbell peterborough princetown timboon
From the bustling City of Warrnambool -- western gateway to the Great Ocean Road and the hub of Victoria's southwest -- to the picturesque charm of small towns such as Koroit, Allansford, Port Fairy and Timboon, the Coast offers friendly hospitality and a great variety of shopping, dining, accommodation and entertainment options.
All the towns of the coast and its hinterland are within easy driving distance of each other, making it easy to spend a leisurely day exploring local communities.
www.shipwreckcoast.com /800/town.php   (172 words)

  
 LGFocus >> Search results for 'Warrnambool'
The winner of the 2004 Strength in Diversity award was Warrnambool City Council with its Migration to Warrnambool project.
City, City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey, Frankston City, Macedon Ranges Shire, Brimbank City, City of Monash, City of Moonee Valley, City of Warrnambool and City of Boroondara.
I never warmed to the views expounded a couple of years back by an academic friend in Warrnambool, that many small towns be allowed to wither.
loc-gov-focus.aus.net /cgi-bin/htsearch?...&words=Warrnambool   (580 words)

  
 Book it Now - Australian Accommodation Search and Online Booking Site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Located in the heart of Warrnambool, you are only a short walk from beaches and all the attractions of this popular holiday and tourist destination
Just a short stroll from Warrnambool's picturesque coastline is a delightful cottage where you can relax in private.
Warrnambool Whale View B&B is run by Christine and Peter Webb.
www.bookitnow.com.au /schResult.asp?MapPage=AccomAreas.asp&lstTown=231   (278 words)

  
 Getting Here - By Rail
Trains from interstate capital cities arrive at Melbourne’s Spencer Street station, allowing ongoing connections to Geelong and Warrnambool.
Train services also connect with the Shipwreck Coast city of Warrnambool via Geelong.
Buses provide a further link with the coastal village of Port Fairy and the city of Portland.
www.greatoceanroad.org /gettinghere/train.asp   (96 words)

  
 Warrnambool -Miura Sister City Association
After a delay of about an hour and a half, our Miura visitors arrived at the Warrnambool Railway Station to be met by their Home Hosts and friends.
Lunch was hosted by Mayor David Atkinson and the Warrnambool City Council, followed by a tour of Flagstaff Hill and ten the "Long awaited" opportunity to have some "Free Time" in the CBD when numerous packets of Tim-Tams were purchased.
Eventhough my three children live far from here and two grand children also, I hope to live in Warrnambool as long as possible.
www.warrnambool.org /miura/miura3a.html   (749 words)

  
 Warrnambool City Council Home Page
Warrnambool launches toolbox for successful migrant resettlement - 10/10/2005
Warrnambool Artists Society - Display and Sales - DAILY - 1/1/2005
Warrnambool is home to the Southern Right Whale.
www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au   (183 words)

  
 University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
The city of Warrnambool is a beautiful coastal town located on the spectacular Great Ocean Road and is a major commercial, cultural and educational center for southwest Victoria.
The city and surrounding area are also a major summer tourist resort destination, with miles of wonderful beaches and headlands.
The University is set on the banks of the Hopkins River and is one of the most modern campuses in Australia.
www.uww.edu /factsheets/run/factsheet.php?id=40   (712 words)

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