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  Dubbo, New South Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dubbo is the largest population centre (population 38,000 as of 2004) and a Local Government Area in the central-west of New South Wales, Australia.
Dubbo is 416 kilometres northwest of the state capital Sydney and is a major road and rail freight hub to other parts of New South Wales.
Dubbo has a turf club, which incorporates a pony club, horse racing and organizes shows and gymkhana.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dubbo   (521 words)

  
 Walkabout - Dubbo
Dubbo is located on the Macquarie River, 264 metres above sea-level and 412 km north-west of Sydney at the intersection of the Mitchell and Newell Highways.
Dubbo is a major stock-selling centre with a number of abattoirs and it is also an important educational centre.
Dubbo's first newspaper went into print in 1866, the first bank opened in 1867 and the first hospital was built in the late 1860s.
walkabout.fairfax.com.au /theage/locations/NSWDubbo.shtml   (3474 words)

  
 Dubbo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Dubbo City with a comfortable resident population of 38 000, performs the vital role as the key retail and service centre to an area of almost a third of the state.
Upon arrival in downtown Dubbo cruise along the boulevard of motels or retreat to a winery chateau, a 5 star B & B or perhaps submerge in the suds of a cabin spa.
Dubbo City is the very popular half way interlude on the Newell Highway between Melbourne and Brisbane.
dubbo.visitnsw.com /HolidayTown/602640.htm   (202 words)

  
 ARE WE AS READY AS DUBBO?
Dubbo is a town of 38,000 located a couple of hours west of Sydney, Australia.
The Dubbo council was worried about their local electric utility's reliability and were getting back up generators to assure water and sewage system operation after December 31, 1999.
Dubbo residents have a good reason to be cautious about rolling into the year 2000 and possible computer failures.
pages.prodigy.net /kpeterjohn/karl55.html   (755 words)

  
 Dubbo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Dubbo is a large New South Wales country town.
In 1892 the Provincial Council demanded 70 pounds per year for each Brother at Dubbo, and conveyed their intention of closing the school in the event of a refusal (July 3, 1892).
With the closure of the school in Bathurst in 1924, the Brothers were also withdrawn from Dubbo.
patricianbrothers.com /patwebsite/australia/journey/dubbo/dubbo.html   (359 words)

  
 LiSP (Local Internet Service Providers) - Dubbo
Dubbo City is situated just 400 kilometres west of Sydney and approximately halfway between Melbourne and Brisbane.
Dubbo can be easily accessed by either a five hour drive through some of the state's most scenic countryside, a 40 minute plane flight on one of the regular daily flights or a pleasant train journey on the XPT from Sydney.
What makes Dubbo such a special place to visit, however, is not just the combination of award winning attractions and fun activities for the family, nor will it be just the impressive range of cosmopolitan cafes, motels or shopping centres that will impress you.
www.lisp.com.au /dubbo   (413 words)

  
 Cattlemans.com.au :: Motel & Apartment Accommodation, Dubbo
While staying in Dubbo, be sure to try out our 150 seat restaurant voted the best restaurant west of the Blue Mountains.
Accommodation is at its best when staying at Dubbo's only NRMA rated four and a half star motel - The Cattleman's.
Dubbo is a great place to visit and there are just so many attractions to see while you are visiting.
www.cattlemans.com.au   (184 words)

  
 Blue Lagoon | Dubbo & Surrounds   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Located just 4 kms from the heart of Dubbo City, Western Plains Zoo is truly the premier tourist attraction in regional Australia.
The Old Dubbo Goal has an interesting and varied display programme including themes relating to the history of crime and punishment, law and order.
Dubbo Big M Tourist Park promises a day of family fun.
www.bluelagoonmotel.com.au /html/dubbo_surrounds.htm   (1089 words)

  
 Dubbo City Council
Dubbo City Council is a leading Council in one of the fastest growing inland cities in Australia.
The increasing importance of Dubbo is reflected in its population growth over the past 30 years from 12,000 in 1954 to its current estimate of 38,000.
Dubbo City Council takes great pleasure in welcoming you to its website which offers a vast array of information about the city of Dubbo, its Council and its community.
pandora.nla.gov.au /pan/39036/20031129/www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au   (142 words)

  
 Animals Dubbo Zoo Animals Sue Lowe Goes To Bed With The Animals At Dubbo's Zoo
DUBBO, an Aboriginal word meaning "red earth", is a self-styled "Wild West" country city on the banks of the Macquarie River, 420km northwest of Sydney and about 200km from Bathurst.
Dubbo is a town in Central Western NSW which quite possibly has lots of attractions but I confess I've only ever been there to see the zoo.
Dubbo is a town of 36,701 people (I just checked in the 1996 Census from the Australian Bureau of Statistics) and several herds of animals.
animals.ciide.com /animalsTO5155.html   (1012 words)

  
 Dubbo City Council :: Welcome
Dubbo Regional Gallery services the Orana Region, an area which encompasses approximately 25% of the state of NSW and has an estimated population of 117,000.
Construction of the new $6.5 million Dubbo Regional Gallery and Dubbo Museum is scheduled to begin in mid 2005 with the anticipated opening in Spring 2006.
The new gallery and museum will lift the benchmark for regional galleries in NSW and is an opportunity to raise the profile of the arts in the region.
www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au /public/content?xcid=69   (328 words)

  
 QTP newsletter - Nov 2002   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
, principal of Dubbo College noted: “We are using assessment as a tool for learning in mathematics by focusing on the ‘working mathematically’ strand and the philosophy of the new Stages 3 and 4 syllabus”.
A shared understanding of the literacy and numeracy requirements and outcomes in the new K–6 and 7–10 mathematics syllabus, consistent teacher judgement and high expectations of student achievement are some of the goals of the learning team.
The school-based inquiries now being implemented within the newly established professional learning community in Dubbo are building teachers’ knowledge about assessment that is valid and reliable, is linked to syllabus outcomes and informs teaching and learning practice.
www.qtp.nsw.edu.au /qtp/files/nl1102/14.html   (552 words)

  
 Dubbo And District Family History Society Inc.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Information contained in this document is believed by the Dubbo & District Family History Society to be accurate at the time of publication.
While every care has been taken in its preparation, professional advice should be sought when necessary.
Dubbo & District Family History Society cannot be held liable for any error or omission in this publication or for damages arising from its supply, performance or use, and makes no warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied in relation to this publication.
au.geocities.com /ddfhs_2000   (110 words)

  
 Cobb & Co Heritage Trail Dubbo NSW   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The crossings in Dubbo were very important as they were part of the great stock routes from north to south.
Dubbo Post Office, established in 1848 with the present post office built in 1886.
Murrumbidgerie was a 240,000-acre property owned by James Rutherford, head of Cobb and Co enterprises, and was one of the first settlements in the Dubbo area.
www.cobbandco.net.au /Dubbo.htm   (531 words)

  
 Guide to Dubbo - NSW - Australia
You can drive your car around the 6km circuit of exhibits, but the best way to see it is to bring your own bike or hire one, and cycle from display to display.
As Dubbo is on the main highway from Melbourne to Brisbane, and is a popular rest stop, there are plenty of places to stay.
The driving distance Dubbo from Sydney is 414km (4.5 hrs), from Newcastle 400km (4.5 hrs), from Melbourne 856km (8 hrs), from Canberra 415km (4.5 hrs), from Adelaide 1212 km (13 hrs) and from Brisbane 895km (8.5 hrs).
www.topendsports.com /travel/australia/dubbo.htm   (280 words)

  
 Dubbo City Tourism: The site for Visitors planning on coming to Dubbo, Australia
Welcome to Dubbo City, a city of surprises, home to one of the world’s greatest open range zoos and boasting numerous other delightful attractions.
Dubbo City is perfectly situated right in the centre of New South Wales and within easy reach from most of the eastern interior and seaboard of Australia.
A thriving and prosperous city, Dubbo is home to a rapidly expanding resident population and is well serviced to provide for the half million plus visitors that come each year.
www.dubbotourism.com.au   (131 words)

  
 Dubbo: New South Wales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Situated approximately midway between Melbourne and Brisbane, Dubbo is the ideal place to have a relaxing break during your journey.
The highlight of your Dubbo stay and the star attraction along the Newell is without doubt the world famous Western Plains Zoo.
Make sure you also take the time to visit the new Dubbo Regional Art Gallery where a constantly changing range of art is on exhibition for your viewing pleasure.
www.wilmap.com.au /dubbo.html   (675 words)

  
 Dubbo Chamber of Commerce
The Dubbo Chamber of Commerce and Industry presents the "Rhino Awards" each year to honour the city's most outstanding businesses.
The Rhino, which is used as the logo of the Chamber, reflects both the fact that Dubbo is home to the Western Plains Zoo, and symbolises the strength of our local business community.
The presentation night is one of the city's most prestigious annual events, a time when the city's business community honours its most outstanding performers in a number of categories.
chamber.dubbo.com.au /chamber/html/rhinos.asp   (400 words)

  
 City Of Dubbo Boys Squadron - Australian Air League
The City of Dubbo Squadron is part of the George Campbell Wing, and is accompanied by Mudgee and Coonabarabran squadrons.
The picture to the right was taken at a joint Air Activities day where cadets from both Mudgee and Dubbo recieved joyflights in one of the Air League's aircraft, flown from their base at Camden to Dubbo.
If you are interested in becoming a cadet or officer, of this aviation based youth organisation, email the webmaster here, and provide in it a name and contact number so that we may reply.
www.angelfire.com /space/aaldubbo/about.html   (312 words)

  
 Invitation to apply to provide MRI services in Dubbo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
An MRI unit in Dubbo will significantly improve access to this important diagnostic tool for residents of the central-west region of NSW.
Currently Dubbo and district residents travel almost 150 kilometres to the nearest unit.
The government’s intention is that Medicare-eligible MRI services should be available in Dubbo as soon as possible after the announcement of the successful provider.
www.health.gov.au /internet/ministers/publishing.nsf/Content/health-mediarel-yr2005-ta-abb099.htm   (376 words)

  
 Dubbo 1000
Part of the route was through Dubbo and I thought the roads in this area were well suited to Audax riding.
I set of for Dubbo and the end, fortunately it was a pretty warm night, the hidden blessing of such a hot day, and the riding was pretty pleasant.
And then, suddenly I was in Dubbo, through Dubbo, and into the finish.
www.geocities.com /jason_andre/Dubbo1000/Dubbo1000.htm   (4532 words)

  
 Dubbo - Traveler Reviews - Great place ,Great service - TripAdvisor
The apartments are so clean and Sue has payed a lot of attention to detail with her decorating and general items in the kitchens.
When visiting Dubbo this week for three days with a group of students (nearly 80 in total) we found Dubbo disappointing.
I found the city of Dubbo to be great.
tripadvisor.com /ShowUserReviews-g255320-r3274111-Dubbo_New_South_Wa...   (803 words)

  
 Lodging.com: Hotel Details
Dubbo is a major tourist centre of western New South Wales with attractions like the freelance Western Plains Zoo and the Old Dubbo Gaol.
Dubbo is 400 kilometers west of Sydney in the Western Plains area.
Dubbo Local Airport 5 kilometers, taxi available 24 hours.
www.lodging.com /App/ViewSpecificHotelLP?masterId=16481   (248 words)

  
 dubbo.yourguide
Dubbo is set to become one of the nation's major transport hubs under an $11.8 billion plan released by the Federal Government yesterday.
The city's road and rail links with Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane will be upgraded to cope with a predicted doubling of road freight movements and a 40 per cent increase in passenger traffic by 2024.
That rail link will form part of a proposed inland rail route from Melbourne to Brisbane via Cootamundra, Parkes, Dubbo, Werris Creek and Boggabilla which is likely to be constructed by the private sector.
www.buzztracker.org /2004/06/08/cache/224434.html   (656 words)

  
 Dubbo Chamber of Commerce
The Dubbo Chamber of Commerce and industry is one of the oldest and largest Chambers of Commerce in regional NSW.
Dubbo Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. is and association that represents the interests of the Dubbo business community.
The Chamber has no political affiliations and is focussed on maximising the returns for business in Dubbo.
chamber.dubbo.com.au /chamber   (85 words)

  
 Property - Australia - New Zealand - South East Asia - Ray White Real Estate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Ray White Dubbo is acknowledged as market leaders and professional marketers of property in the Orana Region.
Principals of Ray White Dubbo are Brian McAneney, Andrew McDonald and Richard Tegart.
This innovation in Dubbo has proven to be the major success story within our business.
www.raywhite.com /nsw/dubbo   (373 words)

  
 Terry and Sue Clark's Country Appartments - Dubbo NSW Australia
Lots of Things to Do Although the Western Plains Zoo is the best known tourist attraction in Dubbo there are many more interesting places to visit and things to do.
A fast growing addition to the Dubbo scene are the first class wineries and cellar door sales.
These are only a few of the many things to do in Dubbo.
www.countryapartments.com.au /page3.html   (474 words)

  
 Dark times in Dubbo - Stormfront White Nationalist Community   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Aboriginal community of Palm Island was once described as the most dangerous place on earth outside a combat zone...
Located on the fringes of west Dubbo in central-west NSW, the estate is home to 5000 residents — about 4000 of whom are Aborigines.
Perhaps the Dubbo zoo could expand its enclosure to that particular estate and create a great ape display.
www.stormfront.org /forum/showthread.php?t=178795   (380 words)

  
 Australian Securities and Investments Commission - 2005 Media Releases - 05-119 ASIC bans financial planner following ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Mr Rosewell operated from offices in Sydney and Dubbo in New South Wales.
ASIC banned Mr Rosewell after finding he had not complied with financial services laws, and that there is reason to believe that he will not comply with a financial services law in the future.
Contrary to the terms of his authority from Financial Wisdom and the understanding of his client, Mr Rosewell treated the money as a loan to a company of which he was a director and shareholder.
www.asic.gov.au /asic/asic_pub.nsf/byheadline/05-119+ASIC+bans+financial+planner+following+advice+to+Dubbo+client?openDocument   (337 words)

  
 Forest Lodge Motor Inn & Restaurant (Where To Stay)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Follow Base Hospital Signs to East Dubbo, the Quieter Location.
Dubbo is situated mid way between Melbourne and Brisbane on the Mitchell & Newell Highways and the Golden Highway from Newcastle.
The Motel, a Member of the "Budget Motel Chain" (the affordable alternative) is situated in a residential area of Dubbo, away from the "Noise and Fumes" of the major Highways, yet close enough to be able to easily continue your journey.
www.wheretostay.com.au /forlodge   (379 words)

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