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	Top End Region (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Gove Peninsula, situated at the far north east end of Amhem Land, is one of the last true wildernesses with sandy beaches, great fishing anf diving and an abundance of flora and fauna.
		The Gove Peninsula is an excellent bluewater sports and reef fishing location with ovar 30 different species of fish in the pristine water of the Arafura Sea.
		The main center of the Gove Peninsula is the township of Nhulunbuy which was a mining town but today is the administrative center for the Arnhem Land region with a population of 3500.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/northern_territory/top_end.asp (936 words)

	Walkabout - Gove
		At the northeastern corner of Arnhem Land lies the Gove Peninsula and the mining town of Nhulunbuy.
		The Gove Peninsula was originally occupied by the Yolngu Aborigines and its proximity to the Arafura Sea means that for centuries the locals traded with the Macassan trepangus which visited the coast.
		The peninsula was named after a young Australian airman, Pilot Officer William Gove, who was killed in action in 1943.
	www.walkabout.com.au /locations/NTGove.shtml (1123 words)

	Arnhemland Northern Territory Australia Gove Diving and Fishing Charters
		The township of Nhulunbuy is situated on the Gove Peninsula
		Yirrkala is the largest Yolngu community on the Gove Peninsula and is situated 15 km south-east of Nhulunbuy with around 800 residents.
		The Gove Peninsula was a key in the defence of Northern Australia during World War II and relics from this can still be seen around the Gove Peninsula.
	www.govefish.com.au /region.html (614 words)

	Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Northern Land Council (NLC) manages the access road from Katherine to Gove for the various clans on whose land the road is located and issues the necessary permit.
		It is a requirement of your permit that you spend the first night in Gove (prior to camping, etc) with either family or friends or an accommodation venue.
		Gove has a history dating back to WWII with an airport and two operational air squadrons being located here during the war.
	www.govemotel.com (953 words)

	Gove Peninsula - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Gove Peninsula (12°17′S 136°49′E) is at the northeastern corner of Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia.
		The peninsula became strategically important during World War II when a airforce base was constructed at what is now Gove Airport.
		The peninsula was named after Pilot Officer William Gove, who was killed in action in 1943.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gove_Peninsula (125 words)

	Gove land rights case - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In December 1968, the Yolngu people living in Yirrkala, who were the traditional owners of the Gove Peninsula in Arnhem Land, obtained writs in the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory against the Nabalco Corporation, which had secured a twelve-year bauxite mining lease from the Federal Government.
		Their action against Nabalco was known informally as the Gove land rights case, and formally as Milirrpum v Nabalco Pty Ltd (1971) 17 FLR 141, and was presided over by Justice Blackburn.
		The Gove Land Rights Case led to the establishment of the Woodward Commission and the eventual recognition of Aboriginal Land rights in the Northern Territory.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gove_land_rights_case (764 words)

	Arnhem Land - Gove Peninsula Diving
		Gove Peninsula situated 650 kilometers from Darwin by air is also renowned for diving, beside the Aboriginal heritage, fishing and eco-tourism in this remote and pristine region.
		To travel to the Gove Peninsula in Arnhem Land, Qantas and Ansett provide daily jet services from Cairns or Darwin to Gove Airport.
		Arnhem Land Gove Peninsula offers a multitude of dive sites on the reefs surrounding the many islands of the Peninsula.
	www.xs4all.nl /~aobt/siteabori/arnhem_land_gove_peninsu.htm (287 words)

	SMH - Travel
		Or Nhulunbuy (the names are used almost interchangeably, though one is that of a World War II airman who crashed on the peninsula, and the other the Aboriginal description of a hill "discovered" by Matthew Flinders).
		The peninsula, which is a 75-minute hop from Darwin, a two-hour flight from Cairns, a demanding eight-, 10- or 12-hour drive up the track from Katherine or a two-day coastal "cruise" on the Perkins supply barge from the Territory capital, is sparsely populated and expensively remote.
		My original plan was to make a brief diversion to Gove on the way to Darwin, to take in some of the landscape, to sample some of the area's world-famous fishing and to avoid becoming sick.
	www.smh.com.au /articles/2003/05/02/1051382087629.html (1738 words)

	Djalu
		Gove is situated in the north-east corner of Arnhem Land, fringed by the Arafura Sea in the north, and the Gulf of Carpentaria in the west.
		Set amongst a near pristine environment that is akin to Paradise, the Gove region is home to many clans, each with their own distinctive dialect, culture and land.
		Gove, then, is an example of the ancient as well as the modern.
	www.djalu.com /information.html (1299 words)

	Northern Territory Wessel Islands Information Accommodation
		Nhulunbuy (pronounced Nool-un-boy) is situated on the Gove Peninsula.
		The seas surrounding Gove boast some of the best tropical sport and reef fishing opportunities available anywhere in the world and the area is now being acclaimed as one of the last great fishing frontiers.
		Gove Yacht Club: on the shores of Melville Bay is a great spot for a drink and a feed.
	www.self-drive.com /Nhulunbuy.asp (754 words)

	Gove East Arnhemnland Tourism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Gove Peninsula is scenic with long white sandy beaches, azure waters and green vegetation.
		Welcome to the beautiful tropical region of East Arnhem Land and the town of Nhulunbuy on the Gove Peninsula.
		The Gove Peninsula is scenic with long white sandy beaches, azure waters and green tropical vegetation.
	www.ealta.org (601 words)

	NHULUNBUY, GOVE, GOVE PENINSULA, TOP END, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The settlement of Nhulunbuy is approximately 600 kilometres from Darwin, on the eastern-most tip of the Gove Peninsula.
		The Gove Peninsula encompasses nearly 100,000 square kilometres of land owned by the Yolngu Aboriginal people, and is famous for spectacular beaches and great fishing.
		Fishing is the most popular activity in Nhulunbuy as The mangrove-fed waters of the Peninsula are jumping with all types of prized tropical species.
	www.australianexplorer.com /nhulunbuy_gove.htm (223 words)

	Nhulunbuy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Until recently Gove was mostly the topic of embellished yarns penned by crusty fishing journalists.
		I was in Nhulunbuy (pronounced Nool-an-boy), the main town on the Peninsula, for a one-week stay with family on what is colloquially called the "annual relly run’’.
		For heat-sensitive relatives from southern states, the ideal visit is from June to August "the dry season", when winter temperatures are a comfortable 17 to 30 degrees.
	www.heather-ellis.com /resume/nhulunbuy.htm (162 words)

	Arnhem Land
		Nhulunbuy is a mining and service town on Gove Peninsula in Arnhem Land.
		Coburg Peninsula is 200 km north east of Darwin by sea.
		The waters off the peninsula have been declared a Marine Park and are home to a number of rare marine species, including the dugong and the leatherback turtle.
	www.wildplaces.net.au /arn_loc.htm (379 words)

	eMJA: The Gove chirodropid: a box jellyfish appearing in the "safe season"
		The appearance of the Gove chirodropid in large numbers during the cooler mid-year months is unprecedented for Australian chirodropids and has implications for public health warnings.
		The Gove chirodropid (right) swarms in shallow water and is consistently 5–10 cm in diameter across the bell.
		The Gove chirodropid is quite fragile and tentacles quickly break off when it is netted, but there are often about five tentacles extending from each pedalium.
	www.mja.com.au /public/issues/177_11_021202/currie_021202.html (731 words)

	Darwin accommodation
		It takes in Elcho Island, the Gove Peninsula and the western shore of the Gulf of Carpentaria from Nhulunbuy to the Roper River, including Groote Eylandt.
		In Oenpelli, just outside Kakdu National Park and Nhulunbuy on the Gove Peninsula, you will see how Aboriginal artisans are still applying their traditional skills to painting, weaving and making didjeridus.
		The Gove Peninsula's main town is Nhulunbuy, tucked in the north east corner of Arnhem Land.
	www.travelaustralia.com.au /nt/darwin-8.html (396 words)

	Coming to Nhulunbuy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Nhulunbuy, on the Gove Peninsula in north-east Arnhem Land, is a mining town.
		Permits for all other areas including driving to Gove via the Central Arnhem Road are available from the Northern Land Council regional office in Nhulunbuy by calling 08 89872602.
		Approximately two kilometres from the centre of town is the Gove Peninsula Motel.
	www.ards.com.au /wsnhulun.htm (549 words)

	033 - Venture into Arnhem Land (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Gove (Nhulunbuy) in East Arnhem Land is accessible by air independently, but all further exploration requires a permit from the Northern Land Council, since you’ll be travelling over Aboriginal lands.
		The Gove Peninsula in Arnhem Land is home to the world-renowned rock band Yothu Yindi.
		If you plan to travel to Nhulunbuy and the Gove Peninsula by road please note all Arnhem Land is Aboriginal land and visitors require permits from the Northern Land Council.
	www.australiantraveller.com /index.cfm?page_id=1550 (417 words)

	Didgeridoo Distribution \| iDIDJ Australia
		Here, the didjeridu continues to serves as a rhythmic accompaniment to voice and paired percussive sticks (sometimes known as clapsticks) in the religious and ceremonial life of the Aboriginal people.
		In the very north-east of Arnhem Land, at a place called the Gove Peninsula, live the Aboriginal members of Australia's celebrated Yothu Yindi band.
		Examples of didjeridus collected from the Gove Peninsula area and other parts of Arnhem Land and the Northern Territory can be found in the Exhibitions section.
	www.ididj.com.au /theDidjeridu/distribution.html (294 words)

	Alcan Gove. Investing in the Northern Territory. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Alcan Gove bauxite mine and alumina refinery is located at Nhulunbuy on the Gove Peninsula in the east Arnhem Land region of Australia’s Northern Territory.
		It is regarded as one of the most cost-efficient producers in the highly competitive world alumina market, with a commitment to innovation and excellence.
		Alcan Gove is 100% owned by Alcan Inc. a global leader in aluminium and packaging and the world’s second largest alumina producer.
	www.alcangove.com.au /home/content.asp?PageID=308 (206 words)

	Gulf Savannah Regions Of Northern Australia - Arnhemland
		The land here is almost all Aboriginal land; some areas are leased for other purposes such as Gurig Ganuk Barlu National Park and the mining operations near Nuhlunbuy (on Gove Peninsula) and on Groote Eylandt.
		To the north and east Arnhem Land is bounded by rocky headlands and soft, white beaches with clear tropical waters.
		Gove Airport is on the scheduled route of major domestic airlines flying between Darwin and Cairns and is now serviced by weekly commercial flights.
	www.savannah-guides.com.au /page2-10.html (1481 words)

	The Territory \| Alcan Gove G3
		On 9 September, 2004 Alcan Gove Pty Limited announced that it will invest approximately an additional $2 billion in its alumina refinery on the Gove Peninsula in Arnhemland.
		The expansion is proceeding within the existing project leases for the refinery and the associated bauxite mine at the Gove Peninsula site, which lie on Indigenous land.
		The investment is in new technology and processing equipment to be installed on-site, mostly through the use of innovative Pre-Assembled Module methodology.The project is expected to take approximately two years, with commissioning of the new plant and equipment to take place in early 2007.
	www.theterritory.com.au /index.php?menuID=172 (267 words)

	Bekaert awarded a major order in environment-friendly gas filtration
		The Alcan Gove bauxite mine and alumina refinery is located on the
		From this location, Alcan Gove supplies its products to the international aluminium industry.
		Georges Brys, Group Executive Vice President, added: “This important order is the result of a fruitful cooperation and partnership with Alcan Gove.
	www.bekaert.com /corporate/press/2005/11-oct-2005.htm (250 words)

	News @ Cisco: Alcan Undertakes One of Australia's Biggest Industrial Projects Using Cisco Wide Area File Software
		Alcan Gove is part of Alcan Inc., a world leader in aluminum and packaging, with operations in 60 countries and around 65,000 employees.
		To enable Alcan's Australian Headquarters staff in Brisbane to communicate as needed with their Gove counterparts, Alcan has deployed 40 Cisco VT Advantage cameras for desktop videoconferencing, two Tandberg video conference units for frequent team meetings and Cisco soft Phones for traveling users, which operate in conjunction with Cisco CallManager.
		Alcan Gove is part of Alcan Inc., a multinational, market-driven company and a global leader in aluminum and packaging.
	newsroom.cisco.com /dlls/global/asiapac/news/2006/pr_09-27.html (892 words)

	The Yirrkala Film Project (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Yirrkala is an Aboriginal township on the Gove Peninsula in northeast Arnhem Land, at the top of the Northern Territory, Australia.
		Yirrkala's isolation was shattered in the late 60s when development of a huge bauxite began on the Peninsula.
		This Is My Thinking - Interviews with one of the most respected and influential leaders of the Yolngu at Yirrkala reveal his struggles in the face of huge changes brought about by the coming of a bauxite mine.
	www.frif.com /new99/yirrkala.html (480 words)

	Gove Peninsula prepares for Ingrid. 11/03/2005. ABC News Online
		Residents of the Gove Peninsula in the Northern Territory are preparing for the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Ingrid.
		The cyclone has been upgraded to a category three and is located over the Gulf of Carpentaria, 250 kilometres east of Nhulunbuy.
		The main cyclone shelter at the Gove District Hospital has not been opened yet.
	www.abc.net.au /news/newsitems/200503/s1321679.htm (256 words)

	Australian Mining, Mining News, Jobs and Employment, Engineering Supplies, Minerals, Perth Australia Mining Equipment, ...
		Alcan made the announcement late last week that the company had decided to proceed with an investment to expand and improve its Gove alumina refinery in the Northern Territory.
		The Gove expansion represents close to a 30 percent increase in Alcan’s overall alumina capacity."
		Martin said the decision is a major vote of confidence in the Territory and gives the green light for construction to start on one of Australia’s largest industrial projects.
	www.minebox.com /story.asp?articleId=4778 (406 words)

	An MBendi Profile: Australia - Mining: Bauxite Mining - Overview
		The most significant deposits of bauxite in Australia are located at Weipa in northern Queensland, at Gove on the Gove Peninsula in Northern Territory, and in the Darling Range and Mitchell Plateau areas of Western Australia.
		In 2000 Alcan acquired the remaining 70% of the Gove bauxite deposit and refinery situated in northern Territories.
		In late 2003, Alcan Gove Pty Ltd completed an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for its proposed A$1.5 billion expansion of the Gove alumina refinery in the Northern Territory.
	www.mbendi.co.za /indy/ming/baux/au/au/p0005.htm (757 words)

	Unique Adventures in Northern Australia
		We operate around the remote East Arnhem Land coastline from our base in the town of Nhulunbuy on the Gove Peninsula.
		The Gove Peninsula and its surrounds have a huge and uniquely untapped potential for fishing enthusiasts and for those looking for a true remote area experience.
		Gove provides all who visit an unforgettable adventure in one of Australia's most exciting and pristine areas.
	nomadcharters.com.au (172 words)

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