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  Goolwa, South Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Goolwa (35°30′S 138°46′E, population approx 6500) is a historic river port on the River Murray near the Murray Mouth in South Australia, and joined by a bridge to Hindmarsh Island.
It is approximately 100 km south of Adelaide.
Australia's first railway was built to connect Goolwa to Port Elliot and later extended to Victor Harbor, allowing goods to move from river boats to sea boats, so that neither had to negotiate the Murray Mouth.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Goolwa   (361 words)

  
 mansfield - pafg04.htm - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Edith Eliza MANSFIELD was born on 10 Dec 1869 in Angaston South Australia.
Clara Eliza OSBORNE was born on 27 Oct 1868 in Goolwa, South Australia.
Violet Constance Louise RICHARDSON was born on 30 Jun 1881 in Adelaide, South Australia.
www.sellstrom.net /mansfield/pafg04.htm   (1427 words)

  
 The Willmett Family - pafg09 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
George Frederick Willmett was born on 22 Oct 1924 in Goolwa, South Australia, Australia.
Joseph Willmette was born in 1894 in Murrumburrah, New South Wales, Australia.
Evelyn G Willmette was born in 1897 in Murrumburrah, New South Wales, Australia.
www3.sympatico.ca /rupertlt/willmettf/pafg09.htm   (659 words)

  
 Goolwa - South Australia - Australia - Travel - smh.com.au
Eventually a decision was made that Goolwa would become the last point for shipping on the Murray River (it was located on the last bend before the river entered the sea) and there was a debate as to whether Victor Harbour or Port Elliot would be the ocean port.
The town of Goolwa had been surveyed as early as 1840 but it was resurveyed in 1853 and blocks were sold for around £20.
In 1987 the inner section of Goolwa was declared a State Heritage Area because of its importance as a river port from the 1850s to the 1880s.
smh.com.au /news/South-Australia/Goolwa/2005/02/17/1108500204269.html   (1262 words)

  
 Goolwa, Currency Creek, The Finniss, The Goolwa Channel
Goolwa is at the mouth of the Murray River on Lake Alexandrina, 83 km south of Adelaide and 19 km from Victor Harbour.
Australia's first public railway, horse drawn, was opened in 1854 to connect with the Murray steamboat system, thus connecting river traffic at Goolwa with the ocean port of Port Elliot.
Goolwa still has it's past traditions of shipbuilding, trade and transport, but is now a growing tourist and holiday centre, and the paddle steamers on the river as a tourist attraction are a link with it's past.
www.murrayriver.com.au /regions/goolwa/default.htm   (306 words)

  
 National Museum of Australia - Goolwa/Toowoomba
Goolwa has a population of 7500 people and is located 83 km and one hours drive southeast from Adelaide, South Australia.
Goolwa is a historic port with a rich history of local industries connected with the river and the sea.
It is the heartland and the economic centre of rural Australia, covering one-seventh of the Australian continent with a population of nearly two million people.
www.nma.gov.au /exhibitions/community/goolwa_toowoomba   (285 words)

  
 Goolwa, Australia
In the days when there was a busy shipping traffic on the Murray River Goolwa was an important port, with a number of shipyards.
In its heyday - from which it has preserved a number of handsome buildings - it was known as the New Orleans of Australia, mainly because of the numerous paddle steamers plying on the river.
To the east of Goolwa are the Barrages, which prevent seawater from reaching the Murray.
www.planetware.com /australia/goolwa-aus-sa-glw.htm   (182 words)

  
 Welcome to the Goolwa Hotel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Walking through the picturesque seaside town of Goolwa in South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula, you can't help but notice the hotel with the figure head on top.
The Goolwa Hotel was built in 1854 from using alot of the materials from the ship "Mozanbique" which was wrecked at the Murray Mouth.
The Goolwa Hotel has an extensive Al-a-carte menu in the dining room, and counter meals in the Front Bar all under $20 with a range of seafood, steaks and chicken.
www.sahotels.com.au /goolwa/index.asp   (188 words)

  
 Visit Alexandrina - Goolwa - Tourist Information
Goolwa was once a thriving Riverport but now the boats carry tourist and its historic buildings have been restored as art galleries, cafes and BandB's.
With both fresh and salt water, Goolwa is a mecca for the keen fisherman and boating enthusiasts as a starting point for a day or multi-day trip into the Coorong National Par or the Lake Alexandrina area.
Built in the Goolwa Barrage was built to separate the freshwater of the Murray River from the Saltwater of the Coorong and Southern Ocean.
www.alexandrina.sa.gov.au /site/page.cfm?u=528   (730 words)

  
 Goolwa - South Australia - Australia - Travel - smh.com.au
Located only 83 km from Adelaide, Goolwa (it is said that 'goolwa' is a Ngarrindjeri word meaning 'elbow') is an historic port which is now an upmarket holiday resort for Adelaide people.
In 1851 it was agreed to build a railway between Port Elliot and Goolwa at a cost of £20,000.
That same year a road was constructed between Goolwa and Port Elliot and by 1860 there was a road over the hills to Adelaide.
www.smh.com.au /news/South-Australia/Goolwa/2005/02/17/1108500204269.html   (1262 words)

  
 GOOLWA - SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Goolwa is where the first railway line in South Australia was built, to carry produce from large ships that were unable to travel along the river to Goolwa.
Heading east from Goolwa is the beautiful beach of the Sir Richard Peninsula.
A comprehensive list of destinations for South Australia Holidays can be found on the main South Australia Holidays location guide.
www.australianexplorer.com /goolwa.htm   (252 words)

  
 Goolwa Central Motel- Murphy's Inn - South Australia
Goolwa Central Motel has spacious accommodation, queen size beds, deluxe family and executive spa suites, family suites, air conditioning, heating and television, direct dial phones and bar fridges, off street car and coach parking, guest laundry, coaches are welcome, conference facilities with all electronic equipment, disabled facilities available.
Goolwa Central Motel is centrally located therefore we are within walking distance to most attractions in Goolwa and only a short drive from the many other attractions in the area.
As the Goolwa Central Motel restaurant, Murphy`s Inn is an Irish restaurant, Goolwa Central Motel has carried the Irish Theme throughout the Motel.
www.goolwacentralmotel.com.au   (252 words)

  
 Historic Goolwa South Australia
Historic Goolwa stands at the mouth of the Murray River on Lake Alexandrina and derives its name from an Aboriginal word meaning "elbow".
Today Goolwa is a popular, fast-growing tourist resort offering quiet, relaxing all-year-round recreation with its historic buildings greatly enriching the town's interest.
With both fresh and salt water, Goolwa is a 'mecca' for the keen fisherman and the Murray Mouth is not only a great place to fish but also a remarkable feature of the landscape.
www.sanctuaryviews.com /site/location   (187 words)

  
 South Australian Wooden Boat and Music Festival - Riverport of Goolwa. 10th - 12th March 2007
With its rich history of paddle steamers, fishing boats and recreational boat building, the Riverport of Goolwa is the ideal location for oneof the best Wooden Boat Festivals in the southern hemisphere.
The closeness and excellent viewing of the wooden boats and associated activities, keep enthusiasts coming back to every festival … and most non wooden boat enthusiasts go away with a new found passion.
The Riverport Town of Goolwa and the surrounding Fleurieu Peninsula have accommodation to suit all needs and tastes … from cosy BandB’s to well appointed motels, or you could stay on an old paddle steamer, right on the water’s edge.
www.woodenboatfestival.com.au   (169 words)

  
 Timeshares.com.au :: Marine Cove Resort - Goolwa, South Australia
You'll find the Marine Cove Resort in historic Goolwa, once a busy shipping town with 240 paddle steamers, right on the mouth of the Murray.
The Coorong, kilometres of sand and lagoons where the freshwater runs into the open sea, is one of Australia's most incredible natural attractions.
Not only is the Coorong a natural sanctuary for all kinds of bird and wildlife, but also simply an amazing sight to behold.
www.timeshares.com.au /resorts/aus/sa/marine-cove-resort.php   (195 words)

  
 Jospeh's Cotttage – Cottages of Goolwa www.josephscottage.com.au
Joseph's Cottage is located on a quiet side street in central Goolwa and provides a delightfully comfortable, well appointed central base from which to experience the charm of this historic River Murray port town and South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula.
Five-minutes from the Cottage is the Goolwa Wharf where cruises regularly depart on 4 or 6 hour journeys into the wonderfully serene Coorong National Park.
An historic horse-drawn tram has been making the ten-minute journey from the mainland across the wooden causeway to Granite Island over the past 120 years and is a favourite activity for visitors of all ages.
www.cottagesofgoolwa.com   (522 words)

  
 Temperature differences, Cardiff (UK) v Goolwa (South Australia)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Interestingly, Cardiff is only 2-5C warmer in the 3 summer months than Goolwa in its 3 winter months.
The catch however is that the Aus winter nights are much longer than the UK summer nights so the temperature drops earlier in the Aus day and takes longer to rise morning.
The second graph shows that Goolwa's summers are 3-5C warmer (at the average maximum for the day), and winters are 8-9C warmer.
www.hartill.net /Aus/temp_comp.html   (268 words)

  
 Whale Air - Goolwa South Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Whale Air is proud to be Australia's Premier Whale Spotting and Scenic Flight operator.
The worlds largest Southern Right Breeding ground, and is now actively involved in Whale research, general charter and scenic flights in the area.
In 2000 Whale Air expanded and commenced operations at Goolwa Airport, one hours drive south of Adelaide, conducting both whale spotting and general scenic flights of the Coorong National Park and the Magnificent Southern Fleurieu region.
www.warbirdflights.net /whale-air.htm   (219 words)

  
 Vineyards in South Australia
The best place to purchase the wine is in Adelaide as little goes further than South Australia.
Foggo Wines is a excellent boutique winery based in the McLaren Vale wine district of South Australia.
They export to much of Europe, Asia and North and South America so you should be able to obtain a bottle just about anywhere.
www.anicedrop.com /southaustralia.php   (683 words)

  
 Hotels in Goolwa, South Australia
The inventory is controlled directly by line managers in each hotel since they know day to day availability.
Goolwa Central Motel is centrally located and offers guests modern air-conditioned rooms with some 2 bedroom family units available.
Stop over on Kangaroo Island, scenic South Coast drives, Hindmarsh Island and Coorong are all at your doorstep.
www.hotels-hoteles.com /SouthAustralia/Goolwa.htm   (95 words)

  
 South Australia
Journey to the heart of the Outback, just a few hours north of Adelaide, or fly south to Kangaroo Island to get up close and personal with sea lions, kangaroos and koalas.
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Clare ValleyTaste some of Australia's premier wines and meet the maker in cosy cellar doors.
www.about-australia.com /south-australia   (324 words)

  
 Currency Creek Cemetery - Alexandrina Council - South Australia, Australia
Australia > South Australia > Alexandrina > Currency Creek Cemetery
Currency Creek cemetery is on a side road just outside Goolwa, on the western mouth of the Murray River.
It was obviously still in use, even though it looked like an old bush cemetery.
www.interment.net /data/aus/sa/alexandrina/currency/currency.htm   (129 words)

  
 St. Brigids Bed & Breakfast: Located at Goolwa, South Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
It stayed in the railway town for nearly forth years, before being pulled down and rebuilt at Murraytown in the Flinders Ranges.
The last church service was held within these walls five years ago, and then she was pulled down just one more time, before reappearing on the south coast.
From arid lands to beach retreat, she's come a long way, a move which has required a few changes.
www.postcards.sa.com.au /features/st_brigids_bnb.html   (425 words)

  
 Goolwa Hotels: Read Goolwa Hotel Reviews and Compare Prices - TripAdvisor
South Australia: Flinders Ranges accomodation February 2007 (3 replies, 12:05 am, October 11, 2006)
South Australia: Flinders Ranges/Outback (18 replies, 11:29 am, October 08, 2006)
South Australia: Prairie Hotel (2 replies, 9:47 am, October 01, 2006)
www.tripadvisor.com /Hotels-g499709-Goolwa_South_Australia-Hotels.html   (342 words)

  
 GOOLWA TOURIST ATTRACTIONS, SIGHT SEEING IN GOOLWA, THINGS TO DO IN GOOLWA, PLACES OF INTEREST IN GOOLWA, SIGHTS IN ...
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Attractions - Goolwa, Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia, Australia
www.australianexplorer.com /tourist_attractions/goolwa.htm   (97 words)

  
 Bloomberg.com: Australia & New Zealand
``Geoscience Australia has a very sophisticated capability for measuring earthquakes in the region and that can be enhanced in order to assist with developing a tsunami warning system for the Indian Ocean region in co-operation with other countries.''
Downer's spokesman Chris Kenny would not comment on which countries Australia had spoken to or would approach for a similar project for the Indian Ocean.
Data from the seismographs and tide gauges would be relayed to governments in Indian Ocean nations, Schneider said.
www.bloomberg.com /apps/news?pid=10000081&sid=auLhWSUbIhnU&refer=australia   (469 words)

  
 mansfield - Name Index - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Florence Mary b.1901 - New Parkside South Australia
Constance Ethel Victoria b.1880 - Goolwa, South Australia
Arnold Edwin Victor b.1883 - Thebarton, South Australia
www.sellstrom.net /mansfield/index3.htm   (289 words)

  
 Goolwa, South Australia - Travelmate
Gateway to the internationally significant wetlands of the Coorong National Park and the mighty Murray River and lakes system, the river port of Goolwa is recognised as the nation’s small boat capital, and, fittingly, hosts the biennial Wooden Boat Festival.
The Signal Point River Murray Interpretive Centre and its fleet of pensioned paddle-steamers rekindle memories of the glory days of the river boats, while steam trains run between Goolwa, Port Elliott and Victor Harbour.
You can also step back into town and transport history by hitching a ride round the Goolwa hot spots in Clydesdale-powered covered wagons.
www.travelmate.com.au /Places/Places.asp?TownId=542   (259 words)

  
 Australian Images: A Lightbox By Dave Underwood
Caught in a rainstorm: Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Escape the crowds: Hanson Bay, Kangaroo Island, South Australia
The church that never was: Port Arthur, Tasmania, Australia
www.ozimages.com.au /PLightbox.asp?ID=2137   (346 words)

  
 Goolwa Hotels - Goolwa, South Australia Hotels with Online Reservations
- 7 The Strand, Port Elliot, South Australia
This page list hotels located in Goolwa, South Australia.
These were stored in the on-line reservations systems under Adelaide, South Australia.
extra.accommodation-source.com /hotels/ADL_goolwa/hotels.html   (480 words)

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