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	Ipswich City Council - THE KELLY GANG'S IPSWICH CONNECTION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		At 9.00pm, he was walking along the main Ipswich-Brisbane railway line at the end of Wharf Street in Ipswich when he was struck by a coal train and decapitated.
		He was buried as a Roman Catholic in a pauper's grave at the Ipswich General Cemetery on 31 July 1948 under the name "J. Ryan" with Reverend Bergin officiating in the presence of only the cemetery sexton and the undertaker.
		But one thing is certain, in the end, the death in Ipswich of James Ryan on 29 July 1948 closed another chapter on the legend of Dan Kelly and his involvement in the infamous Kelly Gang.
	www.ipswich.qld.gov.au /division2/kelly_gang.php (802 words)

	Known Floods in the Brisbane & Bremer River Basin, including the Cities of Brisbane and Ipswich
		Ipswich: Heavy rain fell incessantly from the 12th to the 15th, and caused the highest flood, except that of 1841, on record.
		Brisbane: During the most of the week ending 27th April, the weather was very unsettled, and on Friday the 26th rain commenced to fall steadily and continued with but little intermission all day on Saturday.
		Brisbane: Creeks between Brisbane and Gympie swollen; after the Glass House mountain stage was reached the driver of the Gympie coach found it necessary to swim across the creeks with the mails.
	www.bom.gov.au /hydro/flood/qld/fld_history/brisbane_history.shtml (8516 words)

	Western Line
		The line was built to open the country up to settlement and bring the rich bounty of wool and livestock to the coast.
		The line continues in a northwest direction until it reaches Chinchilla (1878, 325km) where it continues in a generally western direction to Miles (1878, 370km), which is the junction station for the Wandoan Branch to the north.
		From Miles the line continues across the western downs to Roma (1880, 511km) a large farming and administrative centre, there are five crossing loops on the section and several grain silos.
	qtrain0.tripod.com /id25.html (1382 words)

	Ipswich Colonial Accomodation
		Conveniently located, Ipswich is a mere 35 minutes (by road) from Brisbane, 1 hour from the Gold Coast and Toowoomba and the Gateway to the scenic rim.
		Ipswich, the oldest provincial city in Queensland, is steeped in history.
		Ipswich is the City of Sport, be it the roar of V 8's at the famous Willowbank Raceway or the thundering of hoofs, Ipswich's major sporting events will thrill you.
	www.ipswichcolonialacc.com.au /oldsite/explore.htm (287 words)

	Brisbane - The Sporting Planet Travel Guide to sports teams, stadiums, events and facilities around the world
		The Gabba (Wollongabba) Stadium hosts the AFL Brisbane Lions and cricket’s Queensland Bulls and is located between Stanley Street and Vulture Street in the suburb of Wollongabba, some 3km south-east of the City Centre.
		The Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre (BCEC) hosts the NBL Bullets and is located at the corner of Merivale and Glenelg Streets, Southbank, which is located just across from the City Centre in Brisbane South.
		Ipswich Racecourse is the home of the Ipswich Cup in June and is located in the western outskirts of Brisbane off Brisbane Road in Bundamba, which is some 30km south west of the City Centre.
	sportingplanet.idx.com.au /brisbane.htm (1949 words)

	Federation through the pages of the Queensland Times
		To-day, for the first time in the history of Ipswich, the eight-hour movement will be celebrated, locally, with all the pomp and ceremony that of recent years has been the very generally approved concomitant of the event throughout Australia.
		Being a nice secluded spot, removed some distance from the public thoroughfares, with the stately eucalypti surrounding it on all sides, the business of the settlement can be carried on freely without fear of interruption.
		There is no need, now, for anyone to solicit from old residents reminiscences of the heaviest floods that have visited Ipswich, for the deluge from which the town is at present suffering eclipses, beyond all measure, anything of a similar nature that has previously been experienced.
	webpac.library.ipswich.qld.gov.au /timeline.html (381 words)

	petan.net - 'Gabba Fiveways
		Across the road from the Gabba railway yards was the Brisbane Cricket Ground.
		Ipswich Rd went west to the city of Ipswich where it formed the Warrego Highway for its passage to the major city of Toowoomba and beyond.
		The Railway Wharves along Lower River Terrace handled coal from the mines in the Ipswich area.
	www.petan.net /railway/gabba.htm (589 words)

	Brief History of Ipswich - Local History - I.L.I.S.
		The European history of Ipswich began with the exploration of the Bremer River in 1826 by Captain Patrick Logan, the commandant of the convict settlement at Brisbane.
		This Ipswich owed its foundation to the presence of mineable limestone close to the Bremer River.
		Because of the demand for local produce and manufactures, Ipswich was commercially buoyant by the end of the 1870's and enjoyed prosperity during the boom of the 1880's.
	library.ipswich.qld.gov.au /lh/ipshistory.htm (895 words)

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		Tenders were invited, on November 19, 1863, for the construction of the first section of the railway of 21 miles from Ipswich to the Little Liverpool Range and the laying of a permanent way for a 3 feet 6 inches gauge single line.
		From this stage a tramway will run to the railway on the brow of the hill, for the purpose of conveying material, such as may be required in the construction of the permanent-way, and that may arrive for transit to the interior, on the completion of the line.
		The old wharf railway line still exists and is the oldest section of railway line in Queensland.
	www.youripswich.com.au /history/Wharf_Railway.html (1107 words)

	Resources - Why Ipswich needs vision - 12 November 2003
		Ipswich, once a rival with Brisbane in the growing city stakes, is now in danger of becoming an outer suburb of the city it once rivalled.
		The so-called Ipswich Motorway is the centre of attention for one main reason, and that is the peak loading it bears from single occupant passenger vehicles.
		Ipswich risks losing its character as a town and is in danger of becoming a gigantic suburb of the city it once rivalled.
	www.brisinst.org.au /resources/nightingale_john_ipswich.html (1168 words)

	Traveltrain Holidays - Kuranda Scenic Railway - Overview
		The original Kuranda Scenic Railway is a spectacular journey comprising unsurpassed views of World Heritage Listed rainforest, steep ravines and picturesque waterfalls within the Barron Gorge National Park.
		Hundreds of men were employed to build the 15 hand-made tunnels and 37 bridges that stand as a monument to the pioneers of tropical North Queensland.
		This famous railway winds its way from Cairns to Kuranda, the village in the rainforest.
	www.traveltrain.com.au /traveltrain_services/Tropical_Services/kuranda_scenic/Overview.asp (286 words)

	Battle of Brisbane
		US Negro troops were not allowed to cross Brisbane's Victoria Bridge to the north side of the river.
		Brisbane simply was unable to cope according to a recently published history.
		The town of Ipswich was out of bounds to fls and in Brisbane they were confined to the south side of the Brisbane River.
	www.diggerhistory.info /pages-battles/ww2/battle-brisbane.htm (1708 words)

	Steam Locomotives of Queensland, AU (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		It was restored to operation in 2003 at the Ipswich Railway Workshops (receiving a new boiler).
		The Southern Downs Steam Railway was established in 1995 and has been restoring a C17 class steam locomotive number 971 which was obtained from the Chinchilla Historical Society and donated to the Southern Downs Steam Railway in May 2000.
		In June, 2005 996 was acquired by the Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway in Swanbank.
	www.steamlocomotive.com /australia/qld (2886 words)

	www.ipswich-city.com - Your Online Guide to Ipswich Events/Weather/Information (/features/mayoronline/archived.php)
		Ipswich and the western ‘super’ corridor is firmly centre stage in the sustainable development of south east Queensland.
		Ipswich City Christian Church and Hannah’s House held their Shine Graduation last week and I was thrilled to be able to assist the outstanding work of Hannah’s House.
		The Ipswich Hospital ladies auxiliary held their annual general meeting last week and it was great to attend and catch up on the excellent work being done by the committee and volunteers.
	www.ipswich-city.com /features/mayoronline/archived.php (22508 words)

	Ipswich signal cabin
		Above are a pair of Tyer and Co one-wire three-position blocks signalling the main line.
		Ipswich was one of only a few boxes on this line not provided with a closing switch - owing to the track layout.
		Ipswich closed in 1996, but in 2002 the box was still standing and securely boarded up.
	www.signalbox.org /overseas/australia/ipswich.htm (479 words)

	www.ipswich-city.com - Your Online Guide to Ipswich Events/Weather/Information (/features/mayoronline/index.php)
		Ipswich and Ipswich Railway sub branches of the RSL have given the relocation their full support along side local councillor Charlie Pisasale.
		If anyone needed further evidence that standing still in Ipswich is not an option, then please have a drive to this area of Springfield and see it all for yourself.
		The inaugural Ipswich Racing Awards last week was held in the Eyeliner Lounge at the Ipswich Turf Club.
	www.ipswich-city.com /features/mayoronline/index.php?id=1 (609 words)

	Ipswich Timeline
		Brisbane begins to close down as a convict settlement.
		Ipswich declared a municipality; first Mayor John Murphy.
		Ipswich Cotton Co. formed with John Panton Chairman of Directors.
	www.home.gil.com.au /~tmacey/history/timeline.html (193 words)

	Brisbane Queensland - Ipswich
		As the State's oldest provincial city, and birthplace of Queensland Railways, Ipswich is renowned for its architectural, cultural and natural heritage.
		Take the kids on their first steam train ride and then explore the world-class interactive railway museum known simply as 'The Workshops'.
		Ipswich is a flourishing arts centre, with a number of annual festivals highlighting the diverse range of cultures to be found in the area.
	www.sunzine.com.au /brisbane/ipswich.html (349 words)

	Traveltrain Holidays - Traveltrain Services - Tropical Services
		Kuranda Scenic Railway is an enchanting 90-minute rail adventure that takes you from Cairns through dense, tropical rainforest and past deep gorges and spectacular waterfalls to the delightful village of Kuranda.
		Affectionately known as the Tin Hare, the Gulflander is one of the last great characters of rail travel and offers you a unique experience.
		The Savannahlander is a classic 1960 Rail Motor which travels between Cairns and Forsayth, giving passengers one of the great rail experiences of the world as it rattles its way from the coast, up the scenic Kuranda Railway, through World Heritage listed rainforests, then through the savannah to outback Australia.
	www.traveltrain.com.au /Traveltrain_Services/Tropical_Services.asp (208 words)

	The Workshops Rail Museum - Model Railway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Specific geographical elements include the Brisbane suburban network, a Container port, the Darling Downs wheat district, the Central Queensland coalfields, the North Queensland sugar district, the Kuranda tourist train and Outback Queensland.
		Brisbane's electrified suburban network operates more than 700 services each day.
		When grain is harvested, it is taken by truck to large silos or storage facilities adjacent to a railway line.
	www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au /exhibitions/modelrailway.asp (490 words)

	European History of Ipswich (Queensland, Australia)
		Thus Ipswich owed its foundation to the presence of mineable limestone close to the Bremer River, down which quicklime could be readily transported.
		The major market for the joinery, cabinet-making and woollen textile industries was in New South Wales and Victoria, while the engineering and steel fabricating industries supplied the needs of both the southern states and Queensland.
		- Queensland's first railway line was completed between Ipswich and Grandchester.
	homepage.eircom.net /~gpurdy/iphistory.htm (809 words)

	Bible Education website \| Ipswich Christadelphians
		Our ecclesia meets in our hall at 53 Nimmo Street North Booval (be aware that Nimmo Street is split by the railway line).
		We are a small friendly group of 22 or so members together with 18 children and young people.
		The purpose of these seminars is to equip people with the necessary tools to help them read the Bible for themselves and encourage them to draw their own conclusions.
	www.bibleed.com /aboutus/locations/Ipswich/default.asp (224 words)

	Traveltrain Holidays - Common Questions
		Countrylink, a division of RailCorp, provides long distance passenger rail and coach services.
		Their fleet of XPT and XPLORER trains and road coaches provide services from Brisbane and the Gold Coast to 360 destinations throughout New South Wales and to interstate destinations including Canberra and Melbourne.
		Refer to the Countrylink website for timetables, fares and online bookings or call 132 232.
	www.traveltrain.com.au /Traveltrain/common_questions/common_questions.asp (592 words)

	keith armstrong: integrated media artist and teacher (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Lisa O’ Neill performed in Brisbane and I mixed multi-stream vision and audio in Sheffield, accompanied by custom chat server, web clients operated by two poets and a remote audience on the web, feeding networked media animations.
		for the Brisbane Powerhouse Centre for the Live Arts, collaborating with Californian artist Barry Schwarz and composer Stephen Leek, the 'Australian Voices' Choral Ensemble and writer/director Douglas Leonard.
		Princess Theatre, Brisbane, for the Brisbane Fringe Festival.
	dpa.ntu.ac.uk /archive/armstrong/keithcvl.htm (740 words)

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