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	Cloncurry, Queensland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Cloncurry (20°30′ S 140°24′ E) is a town and Local Government Area situated in north west Queensland, Australia, 770 kilometres west of the city of Townsville via the Flinders Highway.
		Cloncurry was proclaimed a town in 1884, and the railway arrived in 1908.
		Cloncurry holds the record for the highest temperature recorded in Australia at 127.5 °F (53.1 °C) on 16 January 1889.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cloncurry (290 words)

	Profile of Cloncurry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		These days Cloncurry is a town with a strong community spirit, populated with a group of people very proud of their town and its history.
		Cloncurry is situated 124km East of Mount Isa and 776km West of Townsville in north-west Queensland.
		During World War 1, Cloncurry was the centre of a copper boom and in 1916 it was the largest source of copper in Australia, with four smelters operating.
	www.health.qld.gov.au /hospitals/community_profiles/profile.asp?ProfileName=Cloncurry (709 words)

	Cloncurry - Queensland - Australia - Travel - smh.com.au
		Cloncurry has much to appeal to the visitor, including a number of interesting museums and some important relics of the early copper-mining days.
		Flynn's choice of Cloncurry was based on its proximity to the mining camps and scattered pastoralists, all of whom were poorly served by any kind of medical services.
		Entering Cloncurry from the east, the first place to catch the eye is The Mary Kathleen Memorial Museum and Park.
	www.smh.com.au /news/Queensland/Cloncurry/2005/02/17/1108500202260.html (1206 words)

	The MITEZ Region: Cloncurry Shire
		Cloncurry is the friendly heart of the great north west as a welcome crossroads with a strong community spirit.
		Cloncurry was the biggest, boisterous town in outback Queensland between 1880s and 1960s.
		Cloncurry has always been the transport hub of the great north west; horses, bullocks, camels, coaches, railways, trucks, planes, helicopters and motorhomes.
	www.mitez.com.au /reg_cloncurry.html (569 words)

	Cloncurry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The picturesque hillsides surrounding Cloncurry are scattered with ghost towns and the discarded remains from copper mining.
		Afghans were vital to Cloncurry’s survival before the coming of the railway, organizing camel trains which carried the ore to Normanton whence it was shipped to Europe – a role now largely forgotten.
		The rough country between Cloncurry and Mount Isa is evidence of ancient upheavals which shattered the landscape and created the region’s extensive mineral deposits.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/queensland/cloncurry.asp (1003 words)

	Cloncurry Parrot (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Some times the Cloncurry is mistaken for the Mallee Ringneck, although if you observe the nape of the head on the Cloncurry, their is an absence of the red frontal band which is most distinct in Mallee Ringneck.
		Cloncurry's have been a fairly scarce bird to observe in the wild, and their tendency to be in small groups could infer this species of bird likes open and large spaces in the wild.
		Cloncurry does seem to be a fairly popular broad tailed species kept in aviaries, although usually these are though fellow aviculturalists.
	www.clickapet.com.au /factsheets/cloncurryparrot.html (1328 words)

	Cloncurry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The town of Cloncurry is situated in north west Queensland Australia.
		Until the advent of Mount Isa Cloncurry was the largest settlement in west Queensland.
		Alteration in the Cloncurry District: Roles of recognition and interpretation in exploration for Cu-Au and Pb-Zn-Ag deposits (Contributions of the Economic Geology Research Unit)
	www.freeglossary.com /Cloncurry (111 words)

	innsaver.com -- Destination Guides - Australasia & South ...
		CLONCURRY, 390km west of Hughenden, is caught between two landscapes, where the flat eastern plains rise to a rough and rocky plateau.
		Even the current resurgence in mining hasn't had much effect on Cloncurry; miners are flown in from the coast to the mines, work their two-week shifts, then head home again, all without spending more than a couple of hours in town.
		Afghans were vital to Cloncurry's survival before the coming of the railway, organizing camel trains which carried the ore to Normanton whence it was shipped to Europe - a role now largely forgotten.
	dg.travelnow.com /index.jsp?cid=60122&action=viewLocation&locationId=38170 (460 words)

	Employment
		Cloncurry, the friendly heart of the Great North West, is located 776 kilometres west of Townsville and 1769 kilometres north west of Brisbane.
		The town is at the junction of the Flinders Highway and the Matilda Highway, and is nestled on the banks of the Cloncurry River.
		Cloncurry has a rich history in mining, and is once again on the verge of a boom.
	www.nrm.qld.gov.au /about/employment/cloncurry.html (577 words)

	Great North West Discovery Centre, Cloncurry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Cloncurry, in Queensland’s north west, can lay claim to a number of significant achievements in the State’s history.
		Explorers Burke and Wills passed through the rugged country to the west of Cloncurry, the first regular QANTAS flight landed at Cloncurry and John Flynn established his first flying doctor base there.
		The Discovery Centre for visitor information is the starting point for a range of guided and self-guided tours that present the history of Cloncurry and special places in and around the town.
	www.heritagetrails.qld.gov.au /attractions/cloncurry.html (198 words)

	BARKLY HIGHWAY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		De weg is 765 kilometer lang en loopt van het stadje Cloncurry in Queensland tot aan de Stuart Highway in het Noordelijk Territorium, 25 kilometer ten noorden van Tennant Creek.
		In Cloncurry sluit de Barkly Highway aan met de Flinders Highway.
		De Barkly Highway wordt voornamelijk gebruikt voor commercieel vervoer: de mijnindustrie in en rond Mount Isa en Cloncurry is heel belangrijk, een aanzienlijk deel van het veevervoer tussen noordelijk en noordoostelijk Australië gaat via deze weg, en de zuivelindustrie in noordoostelijk Queensland transporteert haar producten naar het Noordelijk Territorium deels langs de Barkly Highway.
	www.thumpershollow.com /encyclopedia/B/Barkly_Highway (264 words)

	The Flinders Highway, Queensland
		Cloncurry is 139 km west of Julia Creek.
		Rich copper deposits were discovered here in 1867 and Cloncurry was a mining town until it declined in the early twenties.
		Mount Isa, 117 km west of Cloncurry, is as far as area is concerned, considered Australia largest town (although most of it is empty bush).
	ozoutback.com.au /postcards/postcards_forms/qld_flinders (408 words)

	Cloncurry - Towns & Villages - Lewis's Topographical Dictionary 1837 - History & Heritage - Kildare
		CLONCURRY, a parish, partly in the barony of EAST OPHALY, but chiefly in that of IKEATHY and OUGHTERANY, county of KILDARE, and province of LEINSTER, 4 miles (W. W.) from Kilcock; containing 2299 inhabitants.
		The manor became the property of the Aylmer family, whose ancient seat, the castle, was defended for the parliament, in 1643, by Col. Monk, who was at length obliged to abandon it for want of provisions.
		The title of Baron Cloncurry was first conferred on Sir Nicholas Lawless, in 1789 and his descendant, the present Lord Cloncurry, was raised to the English peerage in 1831.
	kildare.ie /heritage/lewis-topographical-dictionary/cloncurry.asp (341 words)

	cloncurry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		It is the administrative centre of the Cloncurry Shire.
		Until the advent of Mount Isa, Cloncurry was the largest settlement in north west Queensland.
		The Royal Flying Doctor Service commenced operations from the town on May 15, 1928, using a DH50 aircraft hired from the then small airline, Qantas.
	www.yourencyclopedia.net /cloncurry.html (131 words)

	Cloncurry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Now she lies on life support in Princess Alexandra Hospital as her Cloncurry community rallies behind her in prayer.
		Two of the truck's three trailers, which were carrying the cattle, rolled on Burke Development Road, north of Cloncurry, around 4.50am (AEST) today, police said...
		Police say the accident happened north of Cloncurry about 5:00am AEST and has forced the partial closure of the Burke Development Road.
	www.wikiverse.org /cloncurry (203 words)

	Trip Notes for 12 February 2000 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The country west from Winton to around Cloncurry is mainly rolling grasslands and scattered trees.
		Closer to Cloncurry the country changes to quite hilly, rocky, scrubby terrain which then continues all the way to Mt. Isa.
		Cloncurry is not a bad little town, quiet as are most of these smaller country towns, and we stopped and had some lunch there.
	members.ozemail.com.au /~robinsn/0212.htm (468 words)

	Cloncurry Queensland - Travel Action Matilda Country
		Cloncurry, the friendly heart of the Great North West, is a fascinating outback Queensland town.
		Cloncurry is famed as one of the hottest spots in Australia.
		The complex also has a rock and mineral display which is ranked by experts as one of the most comprehensive displays in Australia.
	www.action-graphics.com.au /matilda/pages/cloncurry/cloncurryintro.html (206 words)

	THE GIDGEE INN MOTEL - CLONCURRY QUEENSLAND - AUSTRALIA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Situated in an ideal position at the crossroads of the Gulf to the north, Mount Isa and the Northern Territory to the west, the coastline to Townsville directly east and Longreach and Brisbane to the south.
		Cloncurry is at the hub of the world's largest mineral province and hosts eight modern world class base metal mines, including Ernest Henry Mine and the Cannington Mine.
		The Mary Kathleen Memorial Park featuring a museum is an memorial to the uranium mining town of the early 1950's that was situated to the west of Cloncurry.
	www.gidgeeinn.com.au /location.html (292 words)

	farmonline
		For more than a century, Cloncurry has promoted its peak of 53.1 degrees Celsius, recorded in 1889, as the highest temperature measured in the nation's history.
		Mr Douglas is adamant the data was read with what the bureau considered Cloncurry's official recording equipment at the time, and the town therefore should retain its title.
		While Mr Davidson could not divulge which location will replace Cloncurry as officially the hottest, as data is currently under scrutiny, the South Australian town of Oodnadatta is widely tipped to claim the throne with an almost as scorching 50.7deg.
	nqr.farmonline.com.au /news.asp?editorial_id=56729 (517 words)

	Cloncurry Heritage Project \| Australasia \| Arup
		APM was the Project Manager for the extensive $1.38 million refurbishment and conservation of the heritage-listed building, that was supported by the development of a visitor discovery and orientation centre, and associated visitor interpretative multi-media which included the ‘Cloncurry - Friendly Heart of the Great North West' website.
		Cloncurry's local residents celebrate the re-opening of the Shire Hall
		In recognition of funding and time constraints, APM developed a staged project delivery plan in which all project management functions were integrated to provide cost and time certainty throughout the project.
	www.arup.com /australasia/project.cfm?pageid=4634 (326 words)

	Cloncurry situated the banks of River
		Located at the junction of the Matilda and Overlanders Highway, the town is nestled against a backdrop of mineral rich hills and situated on the banks of the Cloncurry River.
		In 1927 Cloncurry became the birthplace of the Royal Flying Doctor Service when a single engine DH50 named "Victory" (this aircraft built by Qantas in Longreach) took off with a doctor for its first mission.
		Cloncurry also has a significant slice of mining history, which has brought significant economic growth to the shire and is currently set for another boom period.
	www.totaltravel.com.au /travel/qld/outbackqld/northwestqld/guide/cloncurry (372 words)

	Queensland Cloncurry Australia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The next major town of Cloncurry, in Wunumara country, is 343 kilometres, 214.38 miles, northwest of Winton, in Guwa country.
		The 118 kilometres, 73.75 miles between Cloncurry, Mayi-Thakurti country, and Mt Isa, Kalkadoon country, is rough terrain where you will travel past a monument to colonial explorers Burke and Wills.
		About halfway between Mt Isa and Cloncurry is a plaque that marks Mary Kathleen - this began as a uranium mining town in 1956 but was dismantled in 1982 when export restrictions halted mining.
	www.discoveraustralia.com.au /explore_by_state_queensland_cloncurry.html (363 words)

	PMAA QLD Cloncurry
		AIPM recognised Arup’s work on the Shire Hall, which is part of the Queensland Heritage Trails Network (QHTN), for its positive impact on the regional community.
		The Cloncurry Shire Hall, built in 1939, was in serious disrepair when Arup became involved in the project.
		AIPM Queensland Chapter President, Alan Tupicoff says Arup’s work on the Cloncurry Shire hall was highly deserving of the Regional Development Award and especially appropriate in the Year of the Built Environment.
	www.aipm.com.au /html/pmaa_qld_cloncurry.cfm?view=print (285 words)

	Department of Transport and Regional Services - Previous Minister's Media Releases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		For those older residents of you, she was one of the Gaiter sisters of which there was six, all born and bred in Cloncurry.
		I particularly and specifically and most warmly congratulate the Cloncurry Shire Council, and you Mayor Keith Douglas, and the Friends of John Flynn Place — Chairman Don McDonald and his team for the work you’ve done here — also the Queensland Government for their very significant contribution on the refurbishment of John Flynn Place.
		The events this weekend in Cloncurry are a great chance to celebrate the important role that western regional Queensland has played as the birthplace of the Royal Flying Doctor Service and in the development of aviation in Australia.
	www.ministers.dotars.gov.au /im/speeches/2001/ms25_2001.htm (1286 words)

	Cloncurry - Queensland Holidays
		The copper mines of Cloncurry quickly made this town one of the most prosperous in the Outback.
		Down through the years since the copper lode was discovered in 1867, Cloncurry has hosted a plethora of other historic occasions.
		'Conceived in Cloncurry, born in Winton and grew up in Longreach' goes a local saying.
	www.queenslandholidays.com.au /outback/cloncurry.cfm (196 words)

	Cloncurry Civil Parish, County Kildare, Ireland, Lewis, 1837 description ©Jane Lyons
		CLONCURRY, a parish, partly in the barony of EAST OPHALY, but chiefly in that of IKEATHY and OUGHTERANY, county of KILDARE, and province of LEINSTER, 4 miles (W. W.) from Kilcock ; containing 2299 inhabitants.
		The manor became the property of the Aylmer family, whose; ancient seat, the castle, was defended for the parliament, in 1643, by Col.
		The title of Baron Cloncurry was first conferred on Sir Nicholas Lawless, in 1789 and his descendant, the present Lord Cloncurry, was so raised to the English peerage in 1831.
	www.from-ireland.net /lewis/k/cloncurry.htm (426 words)

	item (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		After WW1 the new technologies of wireless and aviation were combined in Cloncurry to create the uniquely Australian ‘flying doctor’ as a ‘mantle of safety’ for the outback.
		John Flynn and the Australian Inland Mission established an experimental aerial medical service in Cloncurry in 1928.
		That year pilot Arthur Affleck flew Dr Welch in the DH50 'Victory' from Cloncurry to Julia Creek to perform two operations.
	www.cloncurry.qld.gov.au /004_socialHistory/04.html (123 words)

	Sunlight and Shadow (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Various trees have been moved (Artists License) to make a good composition, but my main object was to capture the play of light, rather than a photo realistic reproductions of the area.
		She is a familiar face at the Mount Isa and Cloncurry Art competitions.
		Patricia has also had successful exhibitions with Jan Van Ryt in 1987, a solo show at Cloncurry's John Flynn Place in 1994 and 1999, the Miount Isa Civic Centre in 1998 and with the Isa Perspective Artists in 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999.
	www.mountisa.qld.gov.au /community/Art_Gallery_Index/sunlight_and_shadow.html (256 words)

	Cloncurry, Queensland -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Until the advent of (Click link for more info and facts about Mount Isa) Mount Isa, the town was the largest settlement in north west Queensland.
		The first Europeans to traverse the area were (Click link for more info and facts about Burke and Wills) Burke and Wills on their epic, and ultimately fatal, transcontinental expedition.
		The first ever flight of the (Click link for more info and facts about Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia) Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia took place from Cloncurry on May 15, 1928, using a DH-50 aircraft hired from the then small airline, (Click link for more info and facts about Qantas) Qantas.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/cl/cloncurry,_queensland.htm (284 words)

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