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	Darling Downs, Queensland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Darling Downs is a farming region on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range in southern Queensland, Australia.
		The New England Highway and the Warrego Highway traverse the region.
		On the northern boundaries of the Downs are the Bunya Mountains and the Bunya Mountains National Park.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Darling_Downs (380 words)

	NationMaster.com - Encyclopedia: Darling Downs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Darling Downs were first explored by Allan Cunningham in 1827.
		Darling Downs, hilly region in Australia, in the southeastern part of the state of Queensland.
		Down (region, Northern Ireland), former county, southeast Northern Ireland; Downpatrick was the county town.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Darling-Downs (825 words)

	NationMaster.com - Encyclopedia: Darling River (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Queensland headwaters of the Darling (the area now known as the [[Darling Downs]]) were gradually colonised from [[1815]] onward.
		Today the Darling is in poor health, suffering from overuse of its waters, [[pollution]] from [[pesticide]] runoff and prolonged [[drought]], possibly the result of manmade [[global warming]].
		In 1828 the explorer Charles Sturt was dispatched by the Governor of New South Wales, Sir Ralph Darling, to investigate the lower course of the Macquarie River.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Darling-River (634 words)

	Darling Downs, Queensland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Darling Downs is a low plain / plateau area west of Queensland's Southern Highlands.
		The Darling rises in Queensland's Southern and Central Great Divide and flows south west through western New South Wales.
		For most of its course the Darling is a slow meandering river.
	home.iprimus.com.au /ozthunder/oz/ddqld.html (308 words)

	Australia Cotton: Conditions Favorable (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Queensland irrigated cotton comprised 85 percent of the cotton produced in Queensland.
		In Queensland, this season's cumulative daily temperature pattern is very similar to 2000/01 season when record yields were achieved in irrigated valleys.
		The Darling Downs cotton valley, located in southern Queensland, is one of the most productive irrigated valleys in Queensland.
	www.fas.usda.gov /pecad2/highlights/2002/02/as0202cot (415 words)

	CM Federation: Darling Downs - Rich land with a strong view (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		When Queensland was declared a separate colony in 1859, the Darling Downs region was alive with settlers who had followed those first squatters north along the overland route from NSW.
		But opposition to Federation on the Darling Downs remained strong, especially among the region's eligible voters who were almost all white businessmen and farmers.
		It is an understatement to say that Federation was not a popular idea on the Darling Downs during the last decade of the 19th century.
	www.thecouriermail.news.com.au /extras/federation/CMFedDDlead.htm (965 words)

	Carettochelydae and Chelidae Information Network (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The locality data for this species was originally given as a combination of the Darling Downs, Queensland; Warburton River, South Australia; and Eight Mile Plains near Brisbane, Queensland (de Vis, 1897.
		As the lectotype (QMF1109a) is clearly identifiable in figure VI of de Vis (1897) I am restricting the type locality to the Darling Downs of Queensland.
		DE VIS, C.W. The extinct freshwater turtles of Queensland.
	www.carettochelys.com /literature/thomson_2000_3.htm (864 words)

	Urochloa panicoides
		It was used on the Darling Downs, Queensland, to vegetate overgrazed and bare areas to exclude Salvia reflexa and Xanthium spinosum.
		It is usually not fertilized on the Darling Downs, Queensland, which is inherently quite a fertile area.
		It was considered valuable for controlling wind and water erosion from the fl clays of the Darling Downs, Queensland, but it has since been replaced by perennial grasses such as Cenchrus ciliaris, and it has tended to become a weed in land bare-fallowed for wheat.
	www.fao.org /ag/agp/AGPC/doc/Gbase/data/pf000339.htm (824 words)

	DARLING DOWNS, SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Darling Downs are situated along in Southern Queensland, along the New South Wales border.
		The beautiful landscape is extremely fertile agricultural land is home to a number of pretty, historic towns and the only wine growing region in the whole of Queensland.
		Warwick is a farming town, and is the second oldest town in Queensland.
	www.australianexplorer.com /darling_downs.htm (503 words)

	Queensland Cotton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Queensland Cotton confirmed today that it is on track to achieve its improved results for 2005 with 476,000 bales ginned during this Australian ginning season.
		The Darling Downs was the highest producing cotton region in Australia, producing more than one quarter of the national crop.
		Queensland Cotton's United States operations will begin ginning this month with the company expecting a 28 percent increase in US ginning volumes over last year, which would deliver it a 16 percent share of the western US market.
	www.qcotton.com.au /newswire/newswire_view.asp?section=market&subsection=MEDIA_RELEASE&id=106 (304 words)

	Darling Downs Hopping Mouse (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Condamine Catchment Management Association: There are four mammals (eg Darling Downs hopping mouse) and one bird species (Paradise parrot) that have been declared extinct in the catchment.
		Regaining Compassion for Humanity and Nature: The Tasmanian tiger, the pig-footed bandicoot, the brown hare wallaby and the Darling Downs hopping mouse are some of the mammals that became extinct in...
		Hopping mouse: The Darling Downs Hopping Mouse (Notomys mordax) is almost certainly extinct and is known only from a single skull collected somewhere on the Darling Downs of...
	www.specieslist.com /endangered/common_name/D/Darling_Downs_Hopping_Mouse.shtml (844 words)

	KR Darling Downs amends pork ads (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Darling Downs Bacon Co-operative Association Limited, producer of KR Darling Downs brand ham, bacon and smallgoods, has given the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission an undertaking that it will amend its advertising to reflect the fact that not all of its products are made from 100 per cent Australian pork.
		The undertaking follows a recent ACCC investigation into claims made by Darling Downs in television and newspaper advertisements that all KR Darling Downs products are made from 100 per cent Australian pork.
		In February 1998, Darling Downs ceased producing canned leg ham and shoulder ham products in the USA under the KR Darling Downs label but holds sufficient stock to last until approximately early 1999.
	www.accc.gov.au /content/index.phtml/itemId/87217/fromItemId/378006 (344 words)

	Darling Downs to form local govt super group. 14/12/2004. ABC News Online
		A new era in local government has dawned on southern Queensland's Darling Downs with the formation of a new super body of local councils.
		The nine member councils of the Eastern Downs Regional Organisation of Councils unanimously voted to wind it up in favour of a broader Darling Downs group.
		The move is also likely to spell the demise of the Darling Downs Local Government Association.
	www.abc.net.au /news/newsitems/200412/s1264560.htm (214 words)

	Brown Snakes (Pseudonaja spp.) - new species described and photos.
		However as one moves down the ventral surface towards the rear of the body, this whitish colouration remains dominant (in contrast to what is seen in the paratype (see below).
		From about the thirtieth to the sixtieth subcaudal there was a long darkish blotch running down the centre of the belly, which ran across the width (longitudinally) of each scale.
		As one moves down the snake's body and beyond the neck region, the ventral colouration becomes yellowish, but the dark etching on the posterior of each scale remains for the entire length of the snake's body and onto the tail.
	www.smuggled.com /psetex2.htm (3225 words)

	Toowoomba & Darling Downs, Queensland, Australia, Jasons Travel Media (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		This region covers the fertile Darling Downs country, with its rolling plains and rich pastures.
		Stretching west from the garden city of Toowoomba, this area referred to as the Golden West is a living patchwork of colourful grain and vegetable crops, grazing properties and vineyards.
		The highways follow the paths of the early explorers, and traveling in this part of Queensland is a tour of discovery, with numerous reminders of the regionâs proud colonial history and Aboriginal heritage.
	www.jasons.com /2094,AUS,QLD,TOOWOOMBA,,PG,1,0.mel (387 words)

	The Nationals Queensland - State Parliamentary Leader
		In the 1880’s they settled in the southern part of Queensland’s Darling Downs where Lawrence, Linda and their four children live today.
		At 29, Lawrence became Queensland’s youngest ever member of Cabinet when he was sworn-in as Minister for Natural Resources in 1998 by then Premier Rob Borbidge.
		With youth on his side, he declared he was not just focused on the next election in Queensland¡ but on the next generation in Queensland.
	www.qld.nationals.org.au /ourTeam/state/springborg.asp (415 words)

	★ Reviews of books about Darling Downs
		A bibliography for the history of the Darling Downs and adjacent regions
		Darling Downs studies : papers in the history and geography of the Darling Downs
		Down the Darling : the Charles Bayliss photographs
	australia.vacationbookreview.com /Queensland/Darling_Downs (141 words)

	Darling Downs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Darling Downs host farm with camping, caravan and cottage accommodation.
		Kombineret BH og soltop, designet af Inge-Lise Darling.
		Darling, near Cape Town in South Africa, nestles between vineyards, green grazing pastures and golden wheatfields.
	www.omniknow.com /common/wiki.php?in=en&term=Darling_Downs (1449 words)

	DARLING DOWNS EVENTS, ATTRACTIONS, FESTIVALS, CARNIVALS, DARLING DOWNS, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Admire the beauty and grace of dressage, thrill to the excitement of the cross-country phase set in the Australian bush and enjoy the nail-biting conclusion as the show-jumping determines which rider will win the right to represent Australia in the World Cup Final in Europe.
		University of Southern Queensland graduate and popular songstress, Sophie Martin will return for a special appearance as vocalist with the band.
		Performed by University of Southern Queensland Opera Studio and Orchestra - two young couples, a scheming maid, a cynical philosopher and a light hearted wager set the stage for Mozart's wickedly ironic comedy filled with sparkling arias, witty ensembles, laughter, temptation and love.
	www.australianexplorer.com /events/queensland/index.php?Region=Darling_Downs (1575 words)

	THE REPTILES OF THE DALBY DISTRICT AND ADJACENT PARTS OF THE DARLING DOWNS (QUEENSLAND - AUSTRALIA).
		THE REPTILES OF THE DALBY DISTRICT AND ADJACENT PARTS OF THE DARLING DOWNS (QUEENSLAND - AUSTRALIA).
		The Dalby district, to the west of Brisbane, in Queensland, Australia, (lat 27c'17', long 151'15') is an interesting area to base a herpetological survey and evaluation for the following reasons:
		Much of this area is intensively farmed, being the center of the fertile Darling Downs region.
	www.smuggled.com /darrep1.htm (1856 words)

	abare Outlook 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Jeff Bidstrup is a cotton and grain farmer from the Darling Downs in Queensland.
		In 1999 he was Australian Cottongrower of the Year and Landcare Queensland Primary Producer of the Year.
		He is also convener of the Producers Forum, an Australia wide group of grassroots farmers whose aim is ”To ensure timely access to agricultural biotechnologies for the economic, social and environmental benefit of all Australians”.
	www.abare.gov.au /outlook/bios/bidstrupj.htm (83 words)

	Darling Downs on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		DARLING DOWNS [Darling Downs] tableland, 27,610 sq mi (71,510 sq km), SE Queensland, Australia, W of the Great Dividing Range.
		QLD: Darling Downs Bacon Co op win $3m in govt grants
		Qld: Mice eating their way into Darling Downs crops
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/D/DarlingD1.asp (131 words)

	BUG - Backpackers Guide to Stanthorpe, Toowoomba and the Darling Downs, Queensland, Australia
		Toowoomba is known for its gardens and it is a pleasant place but Australia's largest inland city doesn't hold the allure of the coast and not many backpackers visit here.
		This museum is home to Australia's largest collection of horse-drawn vehicles and it includes three stagecoaches from the Cobb and Co company that thrived during the 19th century.
		Regional Queensland's oldest art gallery has a collection of over 400 Australian paintings as well as several important historical documents written by prominent historical figures including poet Henry Lawson, explorer Ludwig Leichardt and La Perouse.
	www.bugaustralia.com /destinations/au-qlddarl.html (245 words)

	Googlism : where is toowoomba
		toowoomba is queensland's largest inland city and the centre of the famous darling downs region with a population of over 105
		toowoomba is capital of the rich darling downs region west of brisbane
		toowoomba is the hub of the darling downs which is one of the richest farming areas in australia
	www.googlism.com /where_is/t/toowoomba (805 words)

	SeedQuest - Central information website for the global seed industry
		Dr Murray leads a Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (QDPIandF) team that’s been involved in a number of Cotton and Grains Research and Development Corporation (CRDC/GRDC) supported projects targeting heliothis, one of the world’s worst crop pests.
		In the project’s final report to the GRDC on the project “Heliothis Management in south Queensland farming systems”, Dr Murray said all heliothis susceptible crops on the Darling Downs were “at the crossroads with regard to heliothis management when the project began three years ago.
		You’d never have imagined it a decade ago, the range of innovative approaches taken by entomologists and collaborating farmers to insect control in recent years, all designed to be more effective and environmentally friendly at the same time.
	www.seedquest.com /News/releases/2004/december/10681.htm (758 words)

	Mission of discovery to Toowoomba (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Toowoomba on Queensland's Darling Downs is a haven for drive enthusiasts, romantics and foodies.
		I'm on a mission of discovery to Toowoomba on Queensland's Darling Downs.
		My time on the Downs draws to a close and it's been the most relaxing few days I can remember.
	www.tq.com.au /index.cfm?3F7EB50F-E15E-7FF4-825F-D4E207615F21&print=true (651 words)

	Australian Top Quality Thoroughbreds
		From the Darling Downs of Queensland, to the Northern Tablelands, the Hunter Valley, the Southern Highlands slopes of New South Wales, to the North East and Yarra Valley of Victoria, to beautiful Tasmania, to the hills of Adelaide and to glorious Perth and the South West of Western Australia.
		Most of Queensland's thoroughbred studs are located on the Darling Downs, the Tableland area in South Queensland that has Toowoomba as its main city.
		The oldest thoroughbred area in Victoria is in close proximity to Melbourne, although some of the old famous studs have closed down others have taken their place along side the many properties specialising in spelling racehorses.
	www.tbaus.com /wide1.htm (1098 words)

	Australian ERS-1 SAR scene
		The purpose of acquiring the SAR data was to investigate the radar backscatter and verify an empirical scattering model pertaining to clay soil moisture measurement (as reported at IGARSS '94 and recently submitted to Remote Sensing of Environment Journal).
		The Darling Downs is an important agricultural area of Australia.
		Location of the ERS-1 SAR scene of the agricultural area of the Eastern Darling Downs, Queensland, Australia.
	esapub.esrin.esa.it /eoq/eoq48/sabb48.htm (770 words)

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