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In the News (Wed 23 Dec 09)

  
  Chapter 6 The Greytown area - KwaZulu-Natal - Attacks on Farms and Smallholdings: An evaluation of the rural ...
The town of Greytown itself is at the epicentre of the Greytown farming district.
The Greytown farming district is surrounded on all sides by a massive expanse of traditional land.
Greytown murder and robbery detectives say that about 30% of suspects arrested for farm attacks in the Greytown area are arrested in Gauteng.
www.iss.co.za /Pubs/Other/Farmattacks/14ch6.html   (4013 words)

  
 Greytown, New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Greytown, population 1,998 (as at the 2001 Census), is a town in the Wairarapa, in the lower North Island of New Zealand.
Greytown was first settled on 27 March, 1854 under the Small Farms Association Settlement Scheme and was named after Governor Sir George Grey, who arranged for the land to be bought from local Māori.
Greytown had previously been marketed as "the fruit bowl of the Wairarapa" when fruit was grown a plenty, especially on the west of the town with orchards like Westhaven and Pinehaven.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Greytown,_New_Zealand   (1295 words)

  
 3D Modeling of Greytown, Nicaragua
Greytown (also called San Juan del Norte), Nicaragua was a settlement at the eastern terminus of one of the proposed canal routes across the Central American isthmus during of the nineteenth century.
The last panorama portrays the burning of the town in 1854 and was published in the London Illustrated News within weeks of the event.
The town was re-built and remained a small settlement until it was bombarded and destroyed again in a Sandinista-Contra conflict in 1984.
www.colorado.edu /geography/gcraft/warmup/greytown/greytown.html   (2874 words)

  
 Greytown Mountain Bike Club - Home
Mondi Greytown Mountain Bike Festival is to be held on the 20th and 21st May 2006.
Greytown Mountain Bike Club is celebrating it's 10th annual event with all guns blazing!!!
At best it is not an event for the "weekend warrior" or the faint hearted and this year's event had the elements throw every adversity at riders and organisers alike, testing physical and mental endurance to extremes.
www.greytownmtb.co.za   (203 words)

  
 U.S. Ships Blast Nicaragua City;
Insult to Arkansan Is Involved » The Arkansas News
Greytown claims independence under a charter from the Mosquito king and the British claim a protectorate over the Mosquito Indians.
Controversy developed in 1852 between Greytown leaders and the Accessory Transit Company, which is owned by U.S. citizens who have a charter from Nicaragua to provide local transportation between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
When Greytown authorities tried to arrest one of the transit company’s steamer captains in May, 1854, on charges of murdering a native boatman, his arrest was prevented by Borland, in his capacity as American Minister to Central America.
www.oldstatehouse.com /educational_programs/classroom/arkansas_news/detail.asp?id=739&issue_id=38&page=5   (650 words)

  
 Greytown,South Africa Accommodation,Bed and Breakfast Greytown KwaZulu Natal
Greytown was established in the 1850s and named after the governor of the Cape Colony Sir George Edward Grey who later became Premier of New Zealand.
A church bell which was brought to the town for the Dutch Reformed Church in 1861 to summon the Dutch and English congregations was the centre of a series of theological arguments.
In the Greytown area birders are attracted to the Umvoti Vlei Bird Hide, which is situated on a wetland rich in water birds and wildlife.Nearby, at Kranskop, is the Kop, an impressive peak with spectacular views into the Tugela Valley.
www.greytown.biz   (495 words)

  
 GREYTOWN - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
Greytown is situated west of the Ruamahanga River on alluvial flats near the centre of the Wairarapa Valley.
Greytown is 7 miles north-east of Featherston and 5 miles south-west of Carterton.
The cheese factory established at Greytown in 1883 by Coleman Phillips is believed to have been the first cooperative factory in the Southern Hemisphere.
www.teara.govt.nz /1966/G/Greytown/Greytown   (402 words)

  
 NAS Committees Advisory to Government 1863-1913
The French government, however, repudiated him, and the Nicaraguans being now in a friendly mood toward he United States granted the rights of the steam navigation within her territories and the construction of an interocaen canal to a new American organization, known as the Central American Transit Company of which Francis Morris was the president.
It was this company which invoked the aid of the National Academy of Sciences in solving the problem of improving the harbor of Greytown on San Juan del Norte, that was to be the Atlantic terminus of the canal.
It also considers the problem of increasing the depth and volume of water in the river as an essential condition of the improvement of the entrance of the harbor, and presents a definite opinion as to the results which may be expected when the works which are indicated have been completed.
www7.nationalacademies.org /archives/Greytown_Harbor_Nicaragua.html   (1577 words)

  
 theamble: Greytown's Historical & Cultural Assets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Greytown's first Dutch Reformed Church was built in 1856.
Greytown's first St James Anglican church was built in 1867.
13 kms from Greytown on the Keate's Drift/Greytown Road is a memorial to four policemen killed at the Battle of Ambush Rock during the Bambatha Uprising.
theamble.kzn.org.za /theamble/27.xml   (655 words)

  
 Cast
They have lived with oppression, hate, and bigotry for most of their lives in Greytown because of their inter-species marriage.
He claims to have laid many women, but only got lucky with one girl who claimed she was a model.
He drinks a lot for a boy his age due to Greytown's shoddy ID checks.
www.livingingreytown.com /cast.htm   (884 words)

  
 Greytown Holiday Homes & Houses to rent - Wellington/Manawatu/Wairarapa, New Zealand
Bumblebee Cottage, Cottage in Greytown, Greytown, Wellington/Manawatu/Wairarapa, New Zealand
Jellicoe Cottage, Cottage in Greytown, Wellington/Manawatu/Wairarapa, New Zealand
600 metres from Greytown village, Jellicoe Cottage is a charming 1920's family-friendly cottage.
www.holidayhomes.co.nz /wellington_manawatu_wairarapa/greytown.htm   (89 words)

  
 Greytown Hospital
Greytown hospital is a district hospital serving a population of 150 000.
The hospital has 252 authorised beds as well as a Heliport/Helipad.
Directions to hospital: From the N3, take the R33 to Greytown.
www.kznhealth.gov.za /greytownhospital.htm   (63 words)

  
 Greytown - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
GREYTOWN [Greytown] see San Juan del Norte, Nicaragua.
Find newspaper and magazine articles plus images and maps related to "Greytown" at HighBeam.
Greytown Resident Among Recipients of 1999 CTIA VITA Wireless Samaritan Awards Wireless Phone Call Resulted in Rescue of Family After Boating Accident.
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-x-greytown.html   (114 words)

  
 New Zealand Birds birding bed and breakfast, Greytown, Wairarapa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Greytown is just an hour's drive east of Wellington so if you are heading to Mount Bruce or to
A carefully renovated two storey 1886 villa is situated in the heart of Greytown.
Meals may be supplied at extra cost but visitors may wish to sample Greytown's cafes which are just next door.
www.nzbirds.com /Homestay.html   (158 words)

  
 Greytown - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Greytown may refer to one of several places:
Greytown, Nicaragua is the capital city of the municipality of San Juan de Nicaragua.
This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Greytown   (85 words)

  
 Taraview Cottage - Wairarapa - Greytown Accommodation New Zealand NZ.
Taraview Cottage - Wairarapa - Greytown Accommodation New Zealand NZ.
New Zealand Accommodation > Wairarapa Accommodation > Greytown Accommodation > Greytown, Wairarapa
Situated on a fully fenced half acre section in rural surroundings with views of the Tararua ranges the garden is full of lavender and roses.
www.bluecastle.co.nz /accommodation-454.htm   (289 words)

  
 Places of Historical Interest, Greytown NZ New Zealand, Historical Greytown New Zealand, Greytown Historical Community ...
The transept is the Greytown Court House 1883, which was moved across the road as an addition to the church in 1957.The building is typical of early rural church architecture.
Corner Main and McMaster St Greytown’s Town Hall was built in 1907 to replace the original hall a little further down Main St, which burnt down in one of the many fires that plagued small rural towns in colonial times.
The cottage exterior was reinstated by the Greytown Historical Community Trust from a derelict state in 1996.
www.historicalgreytown.co.nz /historicbuildings.html   (1143 words)

  
 Greytown Accommodation Wairarapa New Zealand - Greytown Accomodation NZ.
Greytown Accommodation Wairarapa New Zealand - Greytown Accomodation NZ.
Applemead Cottage is a romantic self contained newly built queen bedroomed wooden cottage on a six acre rural peaceful paddock.
Greytown acomodation options close to popular NZ tourism and adventure areas.
www.bluecastle.co.nz /Wairarapa-Greytown.htm   (312 words)

  
 Greytown holiday homes accommodation - holiday houses, house, baches, bach, home, vacation rentals
Below is a list of Greytown holiday homes, houses, baches, apartments and other accommodation to rent.
Self contained colonial style cottage on fully fenced rural half acre section conveniently located 3kms from Greytown and 9kms from Martinborough.
On a quiet rural road 3 minutes from central Greytown, this new yet old-style cottage offers privacy in a country cottage garden setting.
www.holidayhouses.co.nz /Greytown.asp   (683 words)

  
 Footnotes to History- G to J
Greytown- Greytown, also called San Juan del Norte, sits at the southern edge of Nicaragua's Caribbean coast.
It formerly served as the capital of Britain's Mosquito Coast protectorate.
The Pennsylvanian arrived at Greytown while Walker was consolidating his control over the interior, and was proclaimed Governor of the "City and Territory of Greytown" in September, 1855.
www.buckyogi.com /footnotes/natgj.htm   (5149 words)

  
 Historical Greytown New Zealand, Greytown Historical Community Trust, Greytown NZ, Greytown Victorian Architecture, ...
Inside Historical Greytown you will be able to explore our town's history, find places you can visit and learn how we work to preserve the past.
The total cost is estimated at around $1.6 million and the recent magnificent donation of $500,000 from the Greytown Lands Trust, brings the total pledged to over $1.3 million.
Nevertheless Greytown citizens need to be involved in the fund raising and the Heritage Trust was pleased to kick things off by hosting a well attended dinner where we donated $15,000 towards the project.
www.historicalgreytown.co.nz   (436 words)

  
 Westwood, Greytown, Wairarapa
Welcome to the tranquillity of Westwood in the heart of historic Greytown in Wairarapa, New Zealand.
Westwood is a wonderful country experience, just a short stroll away from the cafes and shops of Greytown.
You enter down a winding drive past a huge formal Italian-inspired herb garden and there it is. This beautiful home is set in landscaped gardens, graced by mature trees and a stunning mountain vista.
babs.co.nz /westwood/a.htm   (240 words)

  
 GREYTOWN - A Taste of Greytown New Zealand. Places to EAT
GREYTOWN - A Taste of Greytown New Zealand.
Café Trends is fully licensed and ideal for weddings and small functions.
Enjoy the Wairarapa warmth in our garden or the cosy atmosphere inside over some of the best coffee in Greytown.
www.greytown.co.nz /tasteofgreytown/eat.htm   (434 words)

  
 La Dedah - Bed & Breakfast / Home Stay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
La Dedah is a turn of the century villa right in the heart of Greytown.
Walk across McMaster Street to arrive at the well known Salute restaurant, or cross the main road to the Greytown Deli.
A few more steps can take you to several wonderful antique shops, the famous french baker or some of the great gift shops Greytown is becoming known for.
www.ladedah.co.nz   (175 words)

  
 Greytown's Historical & Cultural Attractions
During the Bambatha Uprising of 1906, the inhabitants of Greytown went into the laager in the Town Hall.
A column of police was sent to fetch civilians from the area of Keate's Drift, but it was ambushed by rebels at this rock on 4th April.
Four policemen were killed, resulting in a terrible revenge against the rebels at Pukunyoni, Isuze and Mome Gorge.
pmb-midlands.kzn.org.za /pmb-midlands/about/18.xml   (683 words)

  
 Greytown High School
share your pictures, stories and memories of good old Greytown High, up on the hill.
Please let me know what they are up to and their addresses if at all possible, so I can write to them and find...
Okay, so I managed to locate some people who went to Greytown High, while vacationing in South Africa.
groups.msn.com /GreytownHighSchool   (145 words)

  
 Greytown Motors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Greytown Motors Limited is one of the leading car dealers in the Wairarapa.
We are a registered motor vehicle trader and proud to have been accepted as a MTA assured dealer.
MTA members are bound by a strict Code of Ethics and if you’re not happy with the service you’ve had there’s a dedicated mediation line to help sort it out
www.greytownmotors.co.nz   (177 words)

  
 Greytown Town Hall Refurbishment Project - Welcome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
You have found the online home of the Greytown Town Hall Refurbishment project.
We seek your support to help fund this important heritage protection project and significant civic development in the history of Greytown.
Copyright © 2000-2006 by Greytown Community Board, South Wairarapa District Council.
www.greytowntownhall.co.nz   (203 words)

  
 Greytown Accommodation | Accommodations in Greytown, KwaZulu Natal
Greytown Accommodation (preview) or click on the links below for all details and images
The principal centre of a richly fertile timber-producing area and part of the KwaZulu Natal Battlefields Route, Greytown has grown rapidly since its formation on the banks of the Umvoti River...
Known as the Kingdom of the Zulu, KwaZulu Natal offers sunny weather, marvellous beaches, game parks, rolling green hills, sugar cane plantations and remains of the great battles in South African history.
www.sa-venues.com /searchkzn/greytown.htm   (216 words)

  
 Greytown, Wairarapa, North Island New Zealand - Four Corners New Zealand Travel Guide
Greytown, Wairarapa, North Island New Zealand - Four Corners New Zealand Travel Guide
Named after Governor George Grey, Greytown was New Zealand's first inland town.
With its quiet pace, Greytown is a great place to rest and catch your breath before exploring the wilds of the Wairarapa region.
www.fourcorners.co.nz /new-zealand/Greytown   (85 words)

  
 Greytown Town Hall Refurbishment Project - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Greytown District Trusts Lands Trust has come to the party in a big way, by contributing $500,000 to the Town Hall Refurbishment Project.
Award-winning Architect, Chris Kelly, presents revised Greytown Town Hall plans.
Inaugural issue of Will Roffe's Greytown Matters column in Wairarapa News, which discusses this project.
www.greytowntownhall.co.nz /news   (94 words)

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