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  Tasmania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tasmania, Hobart in particular, serves as Australia's chief sea link to the Antarctic and south Pacific Ocean, with the Australian Antarctic Division located in Kingston.
Rail transport in Tasmania consists of narrow gauge lines to all four major population centres and to mining or forestry operations on the west coast and in the northwest.
Tasmania's small population and low sponsorship potential results in the state not being represented in national football (soccer) (see Football (soccer) in Tasmania) and netball leagues.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tasmania   (2957 words)

  
 Hobart - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania.
Hobart is internationally famous among the yachting fraternity as the finish of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race which starts in Sydney on Boxing Day (the day after Christmas Day).
Hobart is the finish point of the Targa Tasmania rally car event held annually in April since 1991.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hobart   (1770 words)

  
 North Hobart, Tasmania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
North Hobart is a suburb of the city of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
The main street of North Hobart is Elizabeth Street, which extends northward from the Elizabeth St Mall in the city, through North Hobart, and then becomes the Main Road in New Town and continues through many suburbs to Glenorchy and beyond.
North Hobart was also home of the former Hobart High School - one of the first schools in the city.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/North_Hobart,_Tasmania   (455 words)

  
 Hobart offers something for everyone   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Tasmania’s capital city, Hobart — shaped and defined by ocean, river and its majestic mountain backdrop — is an intriguing blend of heritage and lifestyle, scenery and vibrant culture
Shaped and defined by ocean, river and a majestic mountain, Hobart is one of the world’s most photogenic cities, with a breathtaking entrance by air and sea.
Most significantly Hobart is a port city with a busy working waterfront, literally in the heart of the city – right at the bottom of the main street.
www.tasmaniasouth.com /hobart/index.html   (252 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Hobart
Tasmania was originally under the jurisdiction of the vicar Apostolic of Capetown, Mauritius and New Holland, and afterwards under that of New Holland, when it was made a separate vicariate.
On the establishment of the Australian hierarchy the Bishop of Hobart was suffragan of the Archbishop of Sydney.
The personal influence and example of the Bishops and Archbishops of Hobart and of the pioneer priests succeeded in removing almost altogether the religious acerbities by which other British dependencies are often troubled.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/07380c.htm   (990 words)

  
 Hobart - Tasmania - Australia - Travel - theage.com.au
Tasmania is the most non-urbanised of all the Australian states with only 40.2 per cent of its population living in, Hobart, the capital city.
By 1827 Hobart was a thriving port with an estimated population of 5 000.
Hobart's timber-based shipbuilding industry was in decline by the end of the century.
www.theage.com.au /news/Tasmania/Hobart/2005/02/17/1108500205809.html   (3474 words)

  
 Tour of Tasmania: Hobart
It is the largest city in the state, the population of the Greater Hobart area being approximately 190,000.
Hobart's early life revolved very much around the waterfront, frequented by whalers and colonial traders.
Hobart's newest attraction is the Antarctic Adventure, on Salamanca Place, which has over fifty interactive exhibits dealing with Antarctica and Australia's presence there.
tourtasmania.com /content.php?id=hobart   (411 words)

  
 Hobart travel guide - Wikitravel
Hobart [1] is the capital city of the Australian state of Tasmania.
Hobart is very small and intimate (population 250,000) compared to the larger cities on the mainland, reflecting the small size of the state.
Hobart has a profusion of eating establishments ranging from the cheap to the luxuriously expensive.
wikitravel.org /en/Hobart   (1580 words)

  
 The Hobart Tower Motel Hobart Tasmania
We are close and convenient to major Hobart attractions and sports venues.
On the eastern boundary is the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and Tasmania's Government House and gardens.
Blending the old with the new the original homestead 'Ascot' was built in 1890 and later converted.
www.hobarttower.com.au   (169 words)

  
 Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Hobart, the nation’s second oldest Capital has a quality of life the envy of all other states.
The City of Hobart nestles between majestic Mt Wellington and the Derwent Estuary on one of the world’s great deepwater ports around Sullivans Cove, and is the destination for one of the world’s toughest blue water classics, the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
The Hobart waterfront is an exciting environment, a working port featuring top class accommodation and restaurants, and world famous Salamanca Place with its Georgian architecture.
www.hobartcity.com.au   (306 words)

  
 Hobart Tasmania travel guide - Australian Tourism Net
The city of Hobart is unique offering all the amenities of a thriving city only minutes from a wide variety of natural beauties.
Situated on the west bank of the Derwent River the city in many ways retains the flavour of a small town with a leisurely pace and a population of 160 000.
One of the most beautiful capitals in the world, Hobart is set under the towering peak of Mount Wellington and has a deep water port rivaling Sydney Harbour.
www.atn.com.au /tassi/hobart-e.htm   (228 words)

  
 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia - Travel information - Regions - Tasmania Visitors Bureau
Tasmania's capital sits below Mt Wellington on the shores of the Derwent River.
The docks are at their busiest in December and January (Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and Hobart Summer Festival).
Whether you are based in Hobart or heading elsewhere, you should include the historic town of Richmond in your itinerary.
www.tasmania.visitorsbureau.com.au /region1.html   (1095 words)

  
 Hobart Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
Hobart town has a thriving arts and crafts scene and a real sense of history, and for walking, eating and just soaking in the atmosphere it can't be bettered.
Hobart may not be known for its glittering Hollywood lights, but did you know Errol Flynn was born in there in 1909?
Disclaimer: We've tried to make the information on this web site as accurate as possible, but it is provided 'as is' and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/pacific/australia/hobart   (197 words)

  
 Places to eat in Hobart, Tasmania « Lenify! by Colin Charles
CitySearch Tasmania should be a generally good guide covering events, food, nightlife and so much more.
Tasmania Online > Restaurants is a resource from the Tasmanian Government, for their online library.
Hobart 24/7 is useful for events & entertainment in Hobart.
lenify.wordpress.com /2006/04/14/places-to-eat-in-hobart-tasmania   (910 words)

  
 Discover Hobart Tasmania
Tasmania’s capital lies in the south-east of the state, near the mouth of the Derwent River at the foot of Mount Wellington.
Hobart is warm sandstone, bright spinnakers on the water, fish punts at the docks, the slap of halyards on masts, coffee under the striped sun umbrellas of Salamanca, an occasional frosting of snow on Mt Wellington, bush tracks and birdsong.
Parliament House looks out on its lawns, once the market garden for old Hobart Town, and historic Government House sits serenely in its park, where the Governor’s cows graze as they always have in their city-centre paddock.
www.discovertasmania.com.au /home/index.cfm?SiteID=428   (355 words)

  
 Hobart Hotels - Discount Hotels in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Located right on the waterfront in central Hobart, Hotel Grand Chancellor provides you with the ultimate in accommodation with majestic views over the Derwent River, Mt Wellington and the City.
Situated right in the centre of Hobart, you'll be close to shopping, business and all the attractions this historic city has to offer.
Rydges Hobart is a place where the charm and grace of the old blends with the polish of the new.
www.hobarthotelpro.com   (281 words)

  
 Sea Level in Hobart, Tasmania  by John L. Daly
The library failed to locate it, explaining that the only Government of Tasmania document No.22 of 1941 registered in their archives was titled `Titles, Recorder of, and Registrar of Deeds: Report for 1940-41', hardly the title I was looking for.
The Marine Board of Hobart was not represented on any of the committees, so the issues under discussion were not related to sea level per se, but to land-based survey issues.
The information relevant to Hobart sea levels is the datum value itself given by the `reference mark' and more importantly, the little hand-written note at the bottom right of the document titled `Reference Mark'.
www.john-daly.com /deadisle/hobart-msl.htm   (4782 words)

  
 Holiday Guide to Hobart & Tasmania
Tetsuya's Taste of Tasmania DVD and story in Australian Gourmet Traveller magazine.
Tasmania - No 1 Island - awarded by U.S. Travel + Leisure magazine in their 2006 World's Best Awards.
Technical questions concerning this site may be directed by email to webmaster@discovertasmania.com.au This page was last modified on 04/09/06.
www.discovertasmania.com.au   (114 words)

  
 Tours in Hobart and Tasmania
Located on a picturesque peninsula this is the perfect opportunity to team your chocolate experience with a splendid natural experience, as you cruise to and from the factory from the magnificent Hobart harbor and Derwent River.
Stunning cliffs, wild rapids, cascading waterfalls and lush rainforest - this is the untouched wilderness that is Tasmania's Franklin River.
The spectacular Franklin River in Tasmania is the ultimate wilderness experience.
www.bcl.com.au /hobart/hobarttours.htm   (730 words)

  
 Peace Coalition in Hobart Tasmania
Hobart Peace Coalition next meetings: 6 Victoria St. Sunday 27 August, 30 September.
Comprises individuals and organisations wishing to organise or sponsor activities and to mobilise public opinion in support of this vision, without attempting to impose any particular policy or point of view on one another.
2 pm, 6 Victoria St The Hobart Peace Coalition was formed on 8 September 2002, on the initiative of Unions Tasmania, in response to a growing concern amongst Tasmanians over the threat by the President of the United States, supported by the Australian Government, of a pre-emptive strike and war on Iraq and its people.
www.peacetasmania.org /peacemovement/HobartPC.htm   (290 words)

  
 Hobart Apartments for rent Hobart apartment rentals, Hobart furnished apartments to rent.
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About Us Sublet.com is a Hobart apartment rental website that advertises Hobart apartments, Hobart roommates, Hobart houses for rent Hobart sublets and subleases.
Hobart housing rentals, apartments, roommates, houses, tenants and landlords have not been verified or evaluated.
www.sublet.com /area_rentals/Australia/Hobart_Rentals.asp   (69 words)

  
 Welcome to Hobart International Airport
In addition to domestic and general aviation operations, Hobart Airport, located just 17 kilometres from Australia's southern most capital city, provides an international gateway to the island State's famous heritage.
It has a single, sealed runway, 2251 m long and 45 m wide, and is equipped with sophisticated radio navigation and landing infrastructure.
The Hobart International Airport is operated by Hobart International Airport Pty Ltd (HIAPL).
www.hobartairpt.com.au   (222 words)

  
 Catholic Education Office Hobart - Welcome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
For over 150 years Catholic Schools have been privileged to serve the Catholic community of Tasmania and to contribute, in a significant manner, to the evangelising mission of the Archdiocese of Hobart.
Embedded within Parish communities and built on the generosity and the sacrifice of many generations of Catholic families, Catholic schools today are a vibrant expression of the interaction between faith and life.
As a diocesan system we are committed to developing meaningful collaborative partnerships with our parish and parental communities and we look forward to journeying with you in the interests of the children whom we serve.
www.ceo.hobart.catholic.edu.au   (249 words)

  
 Hobart - Tasmania
Hobart is the second oldest city in Australia (after Sydney) and is the country’s smallest state capital (well, everything on mainland Australia has gotta be BIG).
The old city center, with its wealth of colonial buildings, clusters around Sullivans Cove [see map of Hobart] on the west bank, backed by wooded slopes rising to the often snowcapped peak of the 1270m high Mount Wellington.
The city historically spread inland along the grid of streets leading uphill from the from the warehouses of Sullivans Cove, leaving a legacy of fine buildings.
www.upfromaustralia.com /hobarttasmania.html   (210 words)

  
 Accomodation Hobart Australia
It is located 2km north of the Hobart GPO and is a fifteen minute walk to the CBD and a 20 minute walk to Salamanca Place and the dock area.
Overall Hobart accommodation has alot to offer in all aspects of accommodation including hotel, motels, cabins, backpacker rooms, B&B's, cottages etc. Holiday accomadation reviews rate Hobart accommodation very highly and there is plenty to choose from.
When eating out in Hobart, it is a must to go down to the waterfront streets, docks and piers and sampling some of Hobarts fine seafood straight from the floating seafood stalls.
ausgo.com.au /accommodation/tasmania/accomodation_hobart_australia.htm   (1408 words)

  
 Hobart and Tasmania
Hobart, Tasmania’s capital, with its stunning harbour and historic buildings is one of the most attractive Australian cities.
It’s the perfect first step for exploration of the southern part of the island state.
Hobart blends heritage and lifestyle, scenery and culture.
www.newmansvacations.com /australia/hobart.html   (76 words)

  
 Tasmania Online - your gateway to Tasmania
Tasmania's research site for investors, developers and planners.
Tasmania Online is a State Library of Tasmania listing of all Tasmanian web sites.
The page has been produced by Tasmania Online, a service of the State Library of Tasmania.
www.tas.gov.au   (114 words)

  
 TUA League Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter Ultimate Leagues, initiated by Mamoru Matsuki and first played in Hobart on Monday nights from October 2001.
Both of these competitions were run in conjunction with the University of Tasmania Ultimate Frisbee Club.
If you are looking for a regular (weekly) game of Ultimate in Hobart, and you can't play the Hobart League, then your best bet is to look for a pickup game.
www.afda.com /tua/ultimate/leagues   (214 words)

  
 eBay - hobart tasmania, Postcards Paper, Exonumia items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
TASMANIA Hobart Sir John Franklin Statue postcard 1906
Australia TASMANIA Hobart and Harbour View postcard c1910
Tasmania, Abraham Jarvey Hobart Penny trade token plus
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 Hobart and Tasmania Australia Web Guide .. The Search Beat
Tasmania FAQ - Includes sections on contacting, visting, relocating, geography, history, fauna, people, lifestyle, economy, government and links.
The Interactive Tour of Tasmania - Categorised into regions of the state.
TAFE Tasmania - the major provider of vocational  education and training to the Tasmanian community.
regional.searchbeat.com /tasmania.htm   (464 words)

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