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  Dandenong Ranges, Victoria Australia
The Dandenong Ranges is a region east of Melbourne and south of the famous wine region, the Yarra Yarra Valley.
Dandenong Ranges has a Tulip Festival at Silvan from mid September to mid October and the National Rhododendron Gardens at Olinda is a spectacular 40 ha display of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and daffodils.
At Mount Dandenong is the internationally famous William Ricketts Sanctuary which is a moving collection of clay sculptures of Aboriginal figures set among weaving walking trails and ferns trees.
www.auinfo.com /The-Dandenongs-Victoria.html   (561 words)

  
 Dandenong, Victoria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Dandenong is a highly multicultural city, with approximately 54% of residents born overseas from 151 different birthplaces and 48% from non-English speaking backgrounds.
The city is situated on Dandenong Creek in the flat land at the foothills of Mount Dandenong and is a major manufacturing and commercial area, and the Dandenong CBD is one of the largest activity centres outside of central Melbourne.
Dandenong is situated 31 kilometres south-east of Melbourne on the outskirts of the city.
en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Dandenong,_Victoria   (611 words)

  
 Victoria Carpets - Company Profile
The Company's manufacturing base was established in Dandenong, Victoria, in 1954 and spins its own quality wool and wool blend yarn at its woollen spinning mill in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia.
Victoria Carpets has been crafting carpet of the highest quality that has graced homes, palaces, hotels, cruise ships, offices and restaurants worldwide, particularly in USA & Asia Pacific.
Victoria Carpets produce an extensive range of tufted carpets for the commercial and residential markets worldwide, and have the flexibility to manufacture 100% wool carpet; 80/20 wool / nylon; and 50/50 wool / synthetic blends; down to all synthetic.
www.victoria-carpet.com.au /index_company-profile.html   (136 words)

  
 Parks Victoria: Dandenong Ranges National Park page
Some of the heritage of the Dandenongs is depicted in paintings by famous artists such as Sir Arthur Streeton.
Doongalla is a steeply sloping area at the foot of Mt Dandenong.
Valley Picnic Ground is nestled in the tall wet forest of the Dandenong Ranges.
www.parkweb.vic.gov.au /1park_display.cfm?park=49   (1017 words)

  
 Mount Dandenong, Victoria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mount Dandenong is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
The William Rickett Sanctuary is situated on the East face of Mount Dandenong.
Around 2002 it was proposed that the word "Melbourne" be erected in large letters at the peak of the Mountain in the style of the Hollywood sign, visible from the city centre.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mount_Dandenong   (439 words)

  
 Parks Victoria: Mount Dandenong Arboretum page
Walk up to Mount Dandenong Observatory for the spectacular view east across the city of Melbourne or walk along one of the many tracks in the Dandenong Ranges National Park trail network.
The Mount Dandenong Arboretum is of considerable interest in the context of the history of arboreta establishment in Australia.
The arboretum attracted much attention during its establishment and was supported by the government, local community and the horticultural community in Australia that donated most of the plant material for the tree collection.
www.parkweb.vic.gov.au /1park_display.cfm?park=152   (346 words)

  
 Dandenong Victoria Australia. Link to Interactive Victoria Map,travel planning,Great Ocean Road,hotels All ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Dandenong is a small town 30 miles south east of Melbourne.
The Dandenong Ranges National Park (or Dandenongs),a few miles to the north, offers a beautiful natural retreat from the bustling activity of Melbourne.
The Dandenongs close proximity to Melbourne makes it an ideal place for a day trip but accommodation is plentiful with many traditional homes being converted into small hotels, guest houses or restaurants.
www.auinfo.com /aboutDandenong.html   (172 words)

  
 Australia-Mt Dandenong Accommodation - Dandenong Ranges - Olinda, Sassafras, Kalorama,Bed and Breakfast
For Mt Dandenong accommodation that is centrally located, look no further than www.mtdandenong.travel.
Close to many of Mt Dandenong's fine restaurants, guests of BandB's may receive a discount when dining at most of the area's eateries.
Mt Dandenong is just a 40 minute drive from Melbourne.
www.mtdandenong.travel   (236 words)

  
 Dandenong Victoria hotel accommodation and links
Location Comfort Inn Dandenong is situated in the heart of Melbourne's southeast area with a central location to all of Melbourne's cultural precincts.
Just west of the CBD of Dandenong on Princes Highway, this property is an ideal base to discover all that the Melbourne has to offer.
The property is opposite to Dandenong Plaza and 40 minutes from Melbourne.
www.bcl.com.au /melbourne/dandenong-hotels.htm   (253 words)

  
 Guildford Report - Victoria, Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
As reports have gone forth regarding recent happenings in Victoria, we feel that it is necessary to put on record events which have led up to the present and so clarify the situation.
Within a few days of the return to Victoria of Chris Williams and Walter Pickering, a meeting of the Victorian workers was held at Dandenong to discuss the Guildford report.
The Victorian workers and saints who met at Dandenong also wish to express their regret for the statements made reflecting on the Elders and Workers from other countries and these are unconditionally withdrawn, also the letter sent out from Dandenong to the several Churches in Victoria.
home.earthlink.net /~truth444/BRG7-3GuildfordRpt.html   (2245 words)

  
 Dandenong Ranges National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dandenong Ranges National Park is in Victoria (Australia), 38 km east of Melbourne.
Because the park is located in an urban area, the park has a long history of major problems with feral and roaming animals.
A cat-curfew was introduced in the entire Dandenong Ranges area some years ago, and since then the numbers and variety of lyrebirds and other native species have climbed dramatically.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dandenong_Ranges_National_Park   (123 words)

  
 Accommodation - Victoria
Close to all the attactions and activities of the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges.
The Japanese Slipper Country House Bed and Breakfast is set amidst four acres of tranquil farmland in the Dandenong Ranges.
Lochiel, luxury romantic accommodation in the dandenong ranges - olinda, melbourne victoria - with spas, close to wineries, attractions, puffing billy, william ricketts, seclusion, forests.
www.vicnet.net.au /travel/travelvic/accommvic/page5.html   (900 words)

  
 UFO Sighting Report: Dandenong ,Victoria, Victoria, Australia - September, 21, 1993 - UFO Evidence
We can see the hills from our porch.But we live in what I call a suburban area..and my husband says that we are actually on top of a Hill lots of houses..in fact it's a government housing area.
I was the only one who turned to run when it moved in to watch us..I saw the others just looking at it..some of them with open mouths..like they were shocked.Next time I turned around we saw it go up with the white trail...shocked me that's for sure, had me wondering what the...?
We know the name of the Journalist was "marge stork" and the Title of the Article she did was "UFO'S on the move in Dande"..the date was either 1993, 94 or 95 the picture is one of our nearby neighbours a Mr Micheal O'dea, pointing to an object in the sky he also saw this
www.ufoevidence.org /sightings/report.asp?ID=7948   (796 words)

  
 "Dandenong Ranges Accommodation, Attic House, Mt Dandenong, b&b, bed and breakfast, INN.HOUSE, Victoria, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Attic House at Mt Dandenong is a member of INN.HOUSE Bed and Breakfast Australia Inc., a group of independent BandB operators who meet the high standards set by INN.HOUSE for hospitality, comfort and cleanliness.
The Dandenong Ranges are richly endowed with some of the most beautiful countryside in Victoria.
Also in the Dandenongs is the William Ricketts Sanctuary.
www.innhouse.com.au /attic.html   (636 words)

  
 City of Greater Dandenong Band
The City of Greater Dandenong is located in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Originally famed for its stockyards, Dandenong is now a multicultural centre and proudly deserves is title as Melbourne's 2nd City.
City of Greater Dandenong Council and are proud to be members of the Victorian Bands' League Inc.
www.centurynova.com.au /greaterdandenongband   (166 words)

  
 Dandenong Hospital
Dandenong Hospital is one of Melbourne's major acute hospitals providing a range of services to the people living in Dandenong and surrounding areas.
Dandenong Hospital provides a number of general and specialist services.
Dandenong Hospital provides a number of intensive and specialist services to all patients and especially emergency patients.
www.southernhealth.org.au /dndhosp.htm   (304 words)

  
 Holiday accommodation Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges, Victoria
Luxury Bed & Breakfast accommodation in the romantic Dandenong Ranges where you can relax and be pampered.
This is a great base for visiting the National Parks, wineries, Puffing Billy and the villages of Dandenong Ranges.
If you are after discount Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges accommodation look for the specials icon or tick the "specials only" box on the Quick Search.
www.takeabreak.com.au /YarraValleyDandenongRanges/accomodation.htm   (705 words)

  
 Cadillac LaSalle Club of Australia All American Day, Dandenong,Victoria 16th March 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The company that curates and hires the Flemington Racecourse carpark became just a little too hungry, so the venue was moved right across town to the Dandenong Showgrounds.
Organised by the Association of Motoring Clubs for nearly twenty years as their main fundraiser, the day seemed to attract more of everything at Dandenong - more older cars, more hot rods, and according to everyone, more Cadillacs.
They were just about impossible to count, but Manny tells me there were 61 Cadillacs and LaSalles there, which would be a new record, I think.
members.tripod.com /caddyclub/aav03.htm   (135 words)

  
 Panda
The Dandenong Electorate covering the townships of Dandenong, Dandenong North, Doveton, Eumemmerring, and part of Noble Park, Keysborough,, and Endeavour Hills is rich in cultural diversity.
John is currently residing in Dandenong and has lived in the Dandenong / Dandenong South / Doveton area for most of his life.
Previous to that he was a staff member and later Manager at McDonalds, mainly at Dandenong and Keysborough.
home.vicnet.net.au /~jpanda   (417 words)

  
 Quest Dandenong Serviced Apartments Dandenong
Quest Dandenong is a 4 star serviced apartment accommodation provider located 37 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD and is ideally located for those conducting business in the outer South Eastern suburb's of Melbourne, Hallam and Narre Warren.
Quest Dandenong is conveniently situated on the Princes Highway nearby cinemas and the Dandenong shopping centre, which includes the popular Dandenong market.
Quest Dandenong has just recently undergone a refurbishment on its 34 studio, one and two bedroom apartments.
www.questdandenong.com.au   (285 words)

  
 Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Just 40 kilometres east of Melbourne's central business district, the Dandenong Ranges are a picturesque retreat famous for quaint villages, teahouses and the historic Puffing Billy Steam Railway.
Established in 1882, the Dandenong Ranges National Park comprises three areas: 450 hectare Fern Tree Gully, 810 hectare Sherbrooke Forest and 279 hectare Doongalla National Park.
Numerous public gardens established by the early settlers, including the 40 hectare Rhododendron Gardens, the Alfred Nicholas Gardens, the George Tindale Gardens, the 100 hectare RJ Hammer Arboretum, the Pirianda Gardens and the William Ricketts Sanctuary, which features clay sculpture inspired by the Koori Aborigines of Mallee country.
www.jasons.com /000704,,,,,PG,1,0.MEL?SHOWMAP=TRUE   (284 words)

  
 Arnica Views - Luxury Accommodation - Mount Dandenong - Victoria, Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Arnica Views is one of the few extraordinary places where timeless elegance and sophisticated style are vibrantly alive.
Located on the summit of the beautiful Dandenong Ranges and away from the noise of the main road, Arnica Views is less than an hour’s drive from Melbourne.
Arnica Views derives its name from two sources; Arnica Montana, an amazing herb known for it's mind and body healing properties and the stunning views of the property boasts of the Melbourne City Skyline and surrounds.
www.arnicaviews.com.au   (121 words)

  
 Dandenong - Victoria car hire, Dandenong - Victoria car rental
Unlike some of our competitors, when you book your car hire in Dandenong - Victoria through Nova ALL compulsory charges are included such as airport fees, road fund charges etc.
You receive full safety protection with third party liability insurance, 24hour roadside assistance, CDW & Theft Protection (with an excess / deductible which can be waived) when hiring from Nova in Dandenong - Victoria.
Car hire customers are guaranteed a fresh, current model car presented in excellent condition because we only deal with leading car rental companies in Dandenong - Victoria.
www.novacarhire.com /car-hire/Australia/Dandenong_Victoria.htm   (138 words)

  
 Mount Dandenong, Victoria, Australia - Where To Stay
Australia -> Victoria -> Yarra Valley -> Mount Dandenong
In 1987 the areas of Sherbrooke Forest, Doongalla Reserve and Ferntree Gully were combined to form Dandenong Ranges National Park.
Covering 3215 hectares, the park plays an important role in protecting its population of famous lyrebirds.
www.wheretostay.com.au /?qt=Mount_Dandenong.VIC.au   (199 words)

  
 Attic House Bed & Breakfast - Dandenong Ranges Victoria Australia
When you feel the urge to move around, the Dandenongs are great for walkers.
A short distance from Attic House are the William Ricketts Sanctuary, a multitude of craft shops and tearooms, the world-famous Puffing Billy Steam Railway and a panoramic view of Melbourne from the summit of Mount Dandenong.
We regret Attic House is not suitable for children.
www.attichouse.com.au   (776 words)

  
 Comfort Inn Dandenong, Dandenong, Victoria, Australia
Whatever your needs may be, whether business or pleasure, the Team at Comfort Inn Dandenong will endeavour to surpass all your expectations.
With quality and comfort in mind, choose from a wide variety of accommodation, from Standard suites through to Family, Spa and Presidential.
Comfort Inn Dandenong also offers your choice of 4 fully equipped conference or function rooms.
www.choicehotels.com.au /au409   (315 words)

  
 Sassafras Dandenong Ranges Victoria Australia Boutique Country Cottages Lodgings Accommodations
Sassafras Dandenong Ranges Melbourne Victoria Boutique Country Cottages Lodgings Accommodations
Activities/Attractions: Sassafras, where Clarendon Cottages are located, is almost 2,000 feet above sea level in Victoria's magnificent Dandenong Ranges and is only 45 minutes by car from the CBD of Melbourne and just 20 minutes from the internationally renowned wineries in the beautiful Yarra Valley.
Sassafras has always been a popular weekend destination for city dwellers since the area was first settled in 1894.
www.lodgingsinternational.com /accommodations/1135.htm   (614 words)

  
 Tatra Estate Receptions Mt Dandenong Victoria (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.isi.jhu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The owners of Poets Lane and Lyrebird Falls are proud to announce their recent acquisition of Tatra Estate in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges.
Lyrebird Falls is a magnificent Reception Venue situated in the heart of the picturesque D...
Our award winning service has been voted amongst the best in Victoria by our past married...
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