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	Matthew Flinders - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Flinders set sail for England aboard The Porpoise to secure another vessel from the British Government with which to complete his survey, but was shipwrecked on the Great Barrier Reef.
		Flinders next attempted to return to England aboard The Cumberland, but the poor condition of the schooner forced it to put in at Mauritius for repairs on 17 December.
		Matthew Flinders, who proved that New Holland and New South Wales were part of the same land mass, possessed a copy of Dalrymple's book, and it seems likely he borrowed the word from this source and applied it to the Australian continent.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Matthew_Flinders (1194 words)

	About Flinders Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The island was first identified by Europeans when Tobias Furneaux, the commander of Captain Cook’s support ship, became separated from the Endeavour in fog and discovered the Furneaux group of islands on 19 march 1773.
		Flinders Island is a mountainous place which, has seen changing land use over the last 200 years.
		The geology of the islands is dominated by ridges of granite which occupy about a third of the islands, including the striking features, that dominate the skyline of the Strezelecki Range, Darling Range, Mount Killercrankie and the Patriarchs, as well as the higher peaks of Cape Barren Island.
	www.focusonflinders.com.au /about.htm (1105 words)

	Flinders Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Flinders Island is an island in the Bass Strait, located 20 km from the north-eastern tip of Tasmania, Australia.
		Note that Flinders Island is only one of the many islands included in the Municipal area.
		The island is approximately 75 km from north to south, and 40 km from east to west.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flinders_Island (178 words)

	Matthew Flinders
		Matthew Flinders (1774-1814) was born in Lincolnshire in England.
		Flinders had been doing some exploring on his own and believed that he could prove that Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) was an island.
		Flinders was captured by the French on the island of Mauritius in 1803 until 1810.
	www.davidreilly.com /australian_explorers/flinders/flinders.htm (448 words)

	Walkabout - Flinders Island
		Located 20 km north of Cape Portland by sea and 151 km from Launceston by air, Flinders Island is the largest of the Furneaux group of islands which lie to the north east of Tasmania in Bass Strait.
		The island was first identified by Europeans when Tobias Furneaux, the commander of Cook's support ship, became separated from the Endeavour in fog and discovered the Furneaux group of islands on 19 March 1773.
		Flinders Island is a mountainous place which, like King Island, has seen changing land use over the last two hundred years.
	www.walkabout.com.au /fairfax/locations/TASFlindersIsland.shtml (748 words)

	flinders island fishing tours, Flinders island adventures
		On arrival at Flinders Island we were greeted by sixty knot south westerly winds and constant sheets of rain, with a top temperature for the day of 13 degrees it was hard to believe it was summer.
		Flinders Island has got to be one of the best surf fishing places on the planet.
		Flinders Island is the largest of the Furneaux group of islands.
	www.trackairadventures.com /rediscover.htm (2660 words)

	FLINDERS ISLAND
		Flinders Island was charted by Matthew Flinders, and like King Island was a major seal hunting area.
		Lady Barron is a large fishing port to the south of the island, whereas Whitemark is the administrative centre of the island.
		You can go both rock and beach fishing from several places on the island, although for scuba diving it is best to head towards the coastline on the north and western sides of the island.
	www.australianexplorer.com /flinders_island.htm (298 words)

	Flinders Island -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		The island is hilly, rising to Strzelecki Peaks, 2,552 feet (778 m), in the south.
		The island is hilly, rising to Strzelecki Peaks, 2,552 feet (778 m), in the...
		Islands are found in oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9034582?tocId=9034582 (880 words)

	Flinders Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Flinders Island itself played a large part in the systematic attempted genocide of the Tasmanian Aboriginal people; between 1831 and 1834 the remnants of the Tasmanian tribes were hunted down and relocated here.
		Settled at windswept Wybalenna, on the west coast of the island, the Aborigines were without adequate food and shelter, and were forced to accept Christianity as their culture was expunged.
		Places to stay in and around Whitemark include the Flinders Island Cabin Park, next to the airport 5km north of town, and the recently renovated Flinders Island Interstate Hotel in the centre of town, where most rooms are en-suite; the hotel also serves excellent meals (closed Sun).
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/tasmania/flindersisland.asp (1022 words)

	Flinders Council
		Flinders is a long, narrow island, 75km long and 40km wide, with the Darling Ranges running along the middle of the island.
		The total land area of the island is 1.333 sq km.
		The Flinders municipality covers 4 groups of Bass Strait islands off the north-eastern tip of Tasmania: the Furneaux, Kent, Hogan and Curtis Groups.The islands lie scattered around latitude 40% south and are home to a very diverse wildlife, with over 200 different species of bird and a range of other rare and endangered species.
	www.flinders.tas.gov.au (141 words)

	MSN Encarta - Search Results - Flinders Island
		Flinders Ranges, mountain chain in the state of South Australia, Australia, extending northward for about 500 km (about 310 mi) from near the city of...
		Kangaroo Island, roughly oval island in the Indian Ocean in southern Australia, part of the state of South Australia.
		The Flinders rises on the southwestern slopes of the Gregory Range in...
	encarta.msn.com /Flinders+Island.html (140 words)

	Flinders Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		It is part of the state of and part of the Municipality of Flinders local government area.
		Note that Flinders Island is only of the many islands included in the area.
		Matthew Flinders, the discoverer of Coochie Mudlo Island
	www.freeglossary.com /Flinders_Island (370 words)

	State Library of Tasmania - Whitemark Library (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Whitemark is situated on Flinders Island, the largest of the Furneaux Island group in the Bass Strait.
		The Furneaux Islands were first settled in 1797 by the survivors of the "Sydney Cove" - one of many ships that were to be wrecked over the next 200 years on their rugged coastlines.
		Flinders Island has a Community Access Centre which is located in Whitemark - further information about the area can be obtained from their website.
	www.statelibrary.tas.gov.au /branch/whitemark.htm (354 words)

	Matthew Flinders
		Flinders joined the navy at the age of fifteen on the HMS Alert in October 1789 as lieutenant's servant.
		Flinders surveyed and charted the entire south coast from Cape Leeuwin and reached South Australian waters in January 1802 also charting the coast, islands, bays and headlands.
		As time went on Flinders was moved from goal and confined to the private residence of Madame D'Arifat and her daughter Delphine.
	www.southaustralianhistory.com.au /mflinders.htm (1045 words)

	Visit Flinders Island
		Flinders is the largest of the islands – almost 70 kilometres long and 40 wide, it is an island of great natural beauty and cultural interest, with a rich wildlife and a fascinating history.
		In the north of the Island, discover the special thrill of fossicking for local topaz and perhaps discovering Killiecrankie ‘diamonds’ in the sands.
		Flinders Island is well worth several days of your time.
	www.northerntasmania.info /visit/flinders.html (446 words)

	Flinders Island Online Access Centre
		Flinders Island Online Access Centre is managed by the Department of Education in consultation with a community Advisory Committee.
		The Centre is managed by a coordinator with the assistance of a dedicated group of volunteers who are always available to give one-to-one help to all registered patrons.
		The Flinders Island Online Access Centre can now be found in the Whitemark Library on Davies Street, next door to the council offices.
	www.tco.asn.au /oac/home.cgi?oacID=65 (138 words)

	Tour of Tasmania: Flinders Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In the 1830's, as the population of Tasmanian Aboriginals dwindled, many were re-settled at Wybalenna in an attempt to consolidate the tribes and save the race from extinction.
		Lady Barron, on the southeast corner of Flinders Island, overlooks Cape Barren Island, to the south of Flinders.
		Flinders Island is accessible by air from either Launceston or the Melbourne area.
	www.tased.edu.au /tot/ne/whitemark.html (315 words)

	Flinders Island - Freepedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Flinders Island, an island in Bass Strait located 20 km off the north-east tip of Tasmania, Australia.
		The total land area of the island is 1333 km²;.
		Major population centres include Whitemark (which has the island's only airstrip) and Lady Barron.
	en.freepedia.org /Flinders_Island.html (109 words)

	Flinders Island, Whitemark, Lady Barren, Emita, Killiecrankie, Palana in the Bass Strait Islands and North East ...
		On the far eastern stretches of Bass Strait, Flinders Island is the largest of the Furneaux Group of islands, and Tasmania's most remote getaway.
		The fringes of Flinders Island are dominated by deserted beaches and striking rocky headlands which have dealt the dramatic end to many voyages.
		Visitors to the island are a collection of hard-core fisherman, scuba divers looking to dive amongst shipwrecks and exotic marine life, no fear rock climbers, naturalists, photographers, and basically anyone who enjoys a good adventure.
	www.frogandtoad.com.au /ts/ne/flinders (427 words)

	Flinders Island
		Flinders Island is a larger island than King and is one of 52 islands that comprise the Furneaux Group in eastern Bass Strait.
		A little less than half the island is farmed, with the rest made up of peaks to 725 metres, beaches and rocky headlands, National Park, wildlife reserves and bushland, with a history of occupation dating back to 1797.
		Deal Island, with the tallest lighthouse in the southern hemisphere, is probably the most known before reaching Flinders Island.
	www.travelcentre.com.au /travel/airshows/DC3/flinders_island_fishingcharter_groups.htm (535 words)

	ABC Rural Online TAS Country Hour - Flinders Island
		The Flinders Island Aboriginal Association recognises farming and fishing as the two main areas of opportunity for young people to gain work and has several projects underway to create jobs on the island.
		Joan Boyes was already on Flinders Island, working as bus driver, then wife and mother, after serving in the forces herself during the war.
		And believe it or not, Flinders Island in the middle of Bass Straight, is one of the prefered sources of blue gum seed for these planations, so farmer, Chris Rhodes, is finding the best trees on the island to meet the market.
	www.abc.net.au /rural/tas/flinders.htm (1665 words)

	Flinders Island - Index page
		Flinders Island is the main island of the Furneaux Islands, a group of 52 islands that stretch across Bass Strait between Tasmania and Australia.
		With a pleasant climate throughout the year and activities from boating to climbing to exploring our historic sites, Flinders Island has much to offer.
		This website will help you find out more about our island home and help you to plan your own visit to Australia’s best kept secret.
	www.flindersislandonline.com.au (112 words)

	AWSANZ: Fowlers Bay Whaling Station (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Flinders Island is located approximately 38 km west of Elliston on Eyre Peninsula, South Australia.
		The hut is located north of Bryantís Bay inland from the coast in a depression, relatively sheltered area of the island.
		It is possible that Bryan was employed or played a role at either the whaling or sealing stations established at Flinders Island.
	ehlt.flinders.edu.au /archaeology/awsanz/sflinders.html (1138 words)

	Flinders Island « Locations « RHTS « UDRH « HealthSci
		Flinders Island has a population of approximately 850 and is the largest of the 52 islands of the Furneaux Group.
		Flinders Island was discovered by Europeans in 1773 when Tobias Furneaux, the commander of Captain Cook's support ship, became separated from the Endeavour in fog.
		The Flinders Island Multi-Purpose Centre was opened in 1995 and is operated by the Department of Health and Human Services.
	www.ruralhealth.utas.edu.au /rhts/flinders (351 words)

	Flinders Island Tours - Contact (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The principal of Flinders Island Executive Tours, Jim Xypteras, has lived on Flinders Island for many years and has an intimate knowledge of the island and what interests a visitor.
		Flinders Island Executive Tours can tailor your tour from a short taxi ride for one to a group tour of the island lasting days.
		All the needs of the traveller can be organised from accommodation, flights to and from the island, local scenic flights, charter boat trips and so on.
	www.flindersislandtours.com /contact.htm (143 words)

	Flinders Island Sea Kayaking
		Imagine an island with prominent granite crags, coastal scenery of white sandy half-moon beaches contrasting with orange lichen covered rocks and wildflower heaths...
		You can fly to Flinders Island from Melbourne (Moorabbin or Essendon airports)or Launceston by small plane.Our schedule is based on flying into Flinders Island around midday of Day 1.There is the potential for early risers to fly from Sydney on Day 1 to connect with the flight from Melbourne.
		Flinders Island enjoys a Mediterranean climate,with warm summers and mild winters.However,at any time of year the Roaring Forties can bring storms and wild swells.
	www.travel-innovations.com /flinders.htm (738 words)

	SurfWax: News, Reviews and Articles On Flinders Island
		Flinders Island Aboriginal Association chairwoman Maxine Roughley says it is devastating to lose someone so passionate...
		The yacht is now being towed to Flinders Island, where divers will start the job of detaching the mast and rigging before the hull is taken by barge to Welshpool in Victoria.
		Flinders Island was the exception, recording 57mm for the month, which was close to its average of 62mm (Tasmania Examiner, Australia)
	news.surfwax.com /geography/files/Flinders_Island.html (2913 words)

	Sea kayak trip to Flinders Island - 1978.
		An application to land and camp on Swan Island was lodged with the Dept of Transport in Hobart, at the instruction of the lightkeeper.
		Although it is only 81/2 miles as the crow flies from Swan Island to Clarke Island, we were all aware that this can be one of the most dangerous stretches of water, with strong currents, sudden high winds, and areas of breaking seas such as the Moriarty Banks, not to mention overfalls and rips.
		Preservation Island is delightful with a beautifully indented coast, offshore rocks, fascinating granite boulders featuring on little hills, mutton bird rookeries and a wide sweep of grazing land for the cattle.
	members.iinet.net.au /~lford1/maatcec.htm (3786 words)

	Jeff Jennings ::: Flinders Island portfolio
		A sea kayaking trip to Flinders Island in the Furneaux group was my first serious sea kayaking trip in 1983.
		The Furneaux Islands should be seen as a destination in their own right.
		The Furneaux Islands are a sea kayakers' Mecca but they also have intriguing reminders of bygone times with relics of whaling days and inhabitants called the Straitsmen.
	www.leatherwoodonline.com /wild/2004/flinders-jennings (997 words)

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