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  Launceston, Tasmania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Launceston is a small city in the north of Tasmania, Australia, population of approximately 98,000, located at the juncture of the North Esk, South Esk, and Tamar rivers.
Launceston serves as the commercial hub for the north of the state and, like many parts of Tasmania, is a major tourist centre.
The Launceston General Hospital is one of 3 major public hospitals in the state.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Launceston,_Tasmania   (597 words)

  
 LAUNCESTON - LoveToKnow Article on LAUNCESTON
In 1832 Launceston was shorn of one of its members, and in 1885 merged in the county.
Launceston was the assize town until Earl Richard, having built a palace at Restormel, removed the assize to Lostwithiel.
Launceston is a well-planned, pleasant town, lighted by electricity, with numerous parks and squares and many fine buildings.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /L/LA/LAUNCESTON.htm   (977 words)

  
 Launceston, Cornwall - Atlantic Highway
Launceston formed an obvious gateway to Cornwall and was the county's ancient capital.
Launceston was a meeting point for many of the ancient drovers' tracks and, for many years, a military stronghold as today, it is a focal point for the people of the agricultural hinterlands.
Launceston Priory was founded in 1126 on the banks of the River Kensey close to where there is now an ancient clapper bridge and the parish church of St Thomas.
www.atlantic-highway.co.uk /Towns/Launceston   (1020 words)

  
 Tour of Tasmania: Launceston   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Franklin House, south of Launceston, is a Georgian style home built in 1838 and named for Sir John Franklin, Governor of Van Diemens Land (Tasmania).
Launceston Airport is located approximately 30 minutes drive south of the city near the historic town of Evandale.
Launceston's public transport operates regularly throughout the metropolitan area.
www.tased.edu.au /tot/ne/launceston.html   (519 words)

  
 Walkabout - Launceston
Located 199 km north of Hobart on the Tamar River, Launceston, with its population of approximately 65 000, is really nothing more than a large country town with an extraordinary history and a large number of elegant nineteenth century buildings.
Launceston¹s industrial base also includes meat exporting, wood chip manufacture, food processing, and the manufacture of textiles.
The true enjoyment of Launceston is to take your time, linger at each building, and try and imagine what this remarkable city was like in the 1880s and 1890s.
www.walkabout.com.au /locations/TASLaunceston.shtml   (1588 words)

  
 Launceston's Cataract Gorge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Launceston is fortunate in having a magnificent natural wonder in the heart of the city.
At the junction of the South Esk and the Tamar Rivers, two bridges cross the Gorge: the elegant 1860's iron arch of the King's Bridge and the smooth concrete curve of the 1960's Paterson Bridge.
Permission of the Launceston City Council to reproduce part of their map is gratefully acknowledged.
www.statelibrary.tas.gov.au /exhibitions/cataract/cataract.htm   (509 words)

  
 Launceston, Tasmania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Launceston, Tasmania's second oldest city was founded in 1805 and was originally called Patersonia.
Well preserved buildings of various periods are a feature of Launceston, where the trend has been to recycle both dwellings and industrial establishments, rather than demolish them.
Farther afield, there are vineyards, fruit farms, maritime attractions, such as Low Head lighthouse, Pilot Station (maritime museum) and semaphore mast, and a Swiss-style holiday village in the Tamar region, the Bridgestowe Lavender Farm at Nabowla (54km), vineyards near Pipers River, knitwear and crafts at Lalla (25km) and waterfalls at Lilydale (27km).
www.wilmap.com.au /launceston.html   (425 words)

  
 The Official Town Web Site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Launceston, the Ancient Capital of and acknowledged gateway to Cornwall sits astride the A30 one mile from the Devon/ Cornwall border, in an area of considerable beauty and charm with easy access to both North and South Coasts as well as to the cities of Exeter, Plymouth and Truro.
Launceston and 21 surrounding parishes are taking the opportunity by entry to the South West region’s Market and Coastal Towns Initiative to seek the views of local people on issues and opportunities affecting its future development..
Launceston Steam Railway is open to the public until the end of October takes you on a journey from Launceston to New Mills.
www.launceston-town.co.uk   (582 words)

  
 Launceston Home Finders: Buyer's Advocate Services   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Launceston Homefinders is a local Buyer's Advocate Service set up specifically to assist both local and interstate purchasers of real estate anywhere within Tasmania, with particular emphasis on the north and north east of the state.
Launceston Homefinders is here to assist you in your property purchase in whatever capacity is needed.
Whether it be in referring you to other professional services or in giving you an idea of the social strata or financial growth of the area you are interested in, now there is someone here with a local background to offer advice and be exclusively on your side.
www.launceston-homefinders.com.au   (370 words)

  
 Tasmania's north and north-east   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Launceston is the largest city in the region.
Launceston, Tasmania's second-largest city, is located on the Tamar River and is known for its attractive parks and gardens.
Flights to and from mainland Australia depart from Launceston airport near Evandale, and in summer a seasonal catamaran (fast ferry) operates between George Town and Victoria.
www.tased.edu.au /tot/ne   (277 words)

  
 Launceston on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Launceston is the second most populous city in Tasmania and the main port for trade with the Australian mainland.
Design Centre--Tasmania: Launceston's new 'living room', by David Travalia, Richard Leplastrier and team, is set to become the centre of the city's cultural and intellectual life.
Le demi de mêlée roumain Iulian Andre à l'entraînement, mercredi à Launceston Le Mondial de rugby se termine jeudi en Tasm.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/l/launcest.asp   (422 words)

  
 Launceston - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Launceston is the name of the following places:
Launceston, Cornwall, England (pronounced /ˈlɔːns(t)ən/, /ˈlɑːns(t)ən/ or /ˈlæns(t)ən/)
This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Launceston   (81 words)

  
 Launceston Church History
A parish encompasing Launceston and the North West coast was established.
- To maintain the financial viability of the northern Tasmania Lutheran congregations, the decision of the Burnie and Devonport Lutheran congregations re-amalgamate with the Launceston congregation was accepted.
A parish encompasing the Launceston, Burnie and Devonport congregations became official on 23 May 2004, with a new minister called to live in Burnie.
www.users.bigpond.com /lca.burnie/ltn-hist.htm   (345 words)

  
 eLaunceston Community Portal
Launceston was deemed to be a good size; big enough to provide meaningful research, small enough to manageable.
The main factors that brought the project to Launceston were the innovative nature of the city, and the strong support from all areas of the community for the region.
The portal and the eLaunceston project were positive factors influencing the selection of Launceston for the Launceston Broadband Project and the establishment of the B-eLab.
www.elaunceston.com   (431 words)

  
 Launceston --  Encyclopædia Britannica   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Situated on the Devon county border, Launceston has sometimes been described as “the gateway to Cornwall.” The keep of the Norman castle of Dunheved still dominates the town, which grew up around it.
In 1804 Lieutenant Colonel William Paterson established George Town at the mouth of the Tamar, from which a settlement was established upstream on the present site of Launceston...
English astronomer, born near Launceston; one of the discoverers of Neptune.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9047341?tocId=9047341   (529 words)

  
 Launceston City Council
It was built in 1838 for Mr Britton Jones, an early Launceston brewer and innkeeper.
Fascinating walks around the historic churches and inns of the city capturing the history, colour and character of the past and imparting an understanding of the architecture for which Launceston is famous.
Sitting in the hills of West Launceston and by the South Esk River, the 450 hectare recreation area offers all the excitement and exhilaration of cable hang gliding, bushwalking, archery, orienteering and aquatic activities or the quietness and relaxation found amid the spectacular gorges, river, lake and eucalyptus forests.
www.launceston.tas.gov.au /subsector.php?id=1598   (860 words)

  
 Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Launceston is an attractive city located on the Tamar River in northern Tasmania.
The population in 1891 was 17,208 and by 1911 had risen to 20,754.
George Newton Sargent's wife, Ruth Dodgshun, was born in Launceston in 1891.
www.angelfire.com /ms/mysargentfamily/launcest.html   (264 words)

  
 Launceston
The Launceston page is sponsored by....M. Hart and Son, The General drapery House, 7 Westgate Street, Launceston PL15 7AB.....Visit us online at www.hart-and-son.co.uk
From here the extinct craggy peaks of the volcano at Roughtor and beyond to Brown Willy.
St Clether is an ancient chapel 9 miles west of Launceston.
www.thisisnorthcornwall.com /launceston.html   (382 words)

  
 Open Directory - Regional: Europe: United Kingdom: England: Cornwall: Launceston   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Launceston Area Methodist Churches - Covers 22 chapels in the Launceston area of Cornwall.
Launceston Guide - This guide covers the town, and includes photographs.
Launceston Steam Railway - 2ft gauge railway operating a fully steam service with Quarry Hunslets on a 2 1/2 mile railway.
dmoz.org /Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/England/Cornwall/Launceston   (194 words)

  
 Unofficial Launceston Planetarium Homepage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Launceston Planetarium is one of several thousand worldwide, although only four are regularly open to the public in Australia.
The world's first planetarium began operation in 1923 in Jena in Germany, using a projector that was built by Zeiss.
As well as entertaining the public and showing informative programmes, the Launceston Planetarium is actively involved in the education of school children of all ages in the fascinating science of astronomy.
www.vision.net.au /~peter/AST/launplan/launplan.htm   (675 words)

  
 Launceston Cornwall England A tour with nice pictures
Launceston, pop 6500,is the ancient Capital of Cornwall and holder of several Royal Charters.
The town contains all the usual amenities of a thriving Market Town, including many old established locally owned shops,such as Warrens (the butchers), or Bickles Hardware Store where you can be guaranteed a warm smile and good old fashioned personal service.
Tucked into the medieval streets are several fine hosteleries, the medieval Bell Inn, the Westgate, the Launceston Arms, and down the Hill at Newport- The White Horse Inn.
www.cornishlight.freeserve.co.uk /lanson.htm   (649 words)

  
 Launceston Town Council
Launceston Town Council is the parish authority for the Cornish town of Launceston.
It is the fourth tier of government after parliament, the county council and the district council
The Launceston area is one of eight areas in Devon and Cornwall that has been accepted into the South West Market and Coastal Towns Initiative following the Foot and Mouth Disease crisis
www.launceston-tc.co.uk   (120 words)

  
 launcestonslsc
Launceston Life Saving Club is located at the Trevallyn Dam, in Launceston, Tasmania.
It is the first still water life saving club affiliated with Surf Life Saving Australia
Launceston LSC members would like to thank the following for sponsorship for the club
geocities.com /launcestonslsc/launcestonslsc.html   (58 words)

  
 Launceston - Discover Tasmania Australia
Launceston, Tasmania’s second-largest city, is situated at the confluence of the North and South Esk Rivers, where the Tamar River begins its journey to Bass Strait.
home > about tas > regions & towns > launceston and tamar valley > launceston
The page has been produced by Tourism Tasmania For further information please use the Information Request Form.
www.discovertasmania.com /home/index.cfm?SiteID=432   (225 words)

  
 Launceston hotels: Read Launceston hotel reviews and compare prices - TripAdvisor
Launceston hotels: Read Launceston hotel reviews and compare prices - TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor provides unbiased reviews, articles, recommendations and opinions on hotels in Launceston, including Launceston resorts, inns and BandBs.
Launceston forum - Learn about Launceston hotels and much more.
www.tripadvisor.com /Hotels-g255344-Launceston_Tasmania-Hotels.html   (506 words)

  
 Corralinn Fly Fishing and Casting Association Launceston Tasmania Australia
Corralinn Fly Fishing and Casting Association Launceston Tasmania Australia
We promote family participation in fly fishing and casting for locals and visitors to Tasmania.
Regular fishing trips are held at rivers and lakes in Northern Tasmania.
www.angelfire.com /ma/coralinnfishing   (182 words)

  
 Launceston CityGuide - Contact
Unfortunately we are only able to reply to emails regarding this website.
If you have a tourism related question or a question relating to accommodation, please contact Launceston's tourism authority.
Please read the above bold text before submitting.
launceston.cityguide.net.au /contact   (92 words)

  
 Launceston Chamber of Commerce - Home
The Launceston Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1849 and is the oldest Chamber in Australia.
The Launceston Chamber of Commerce Inc is an independent/association of businesses and individuals committed to promoting the economic and social wellbeing of the Launceston Region with the aim of making it a preferred place to live, work, invest and visit.
Contact Us 1st Floor, 29 Paterson Street or PO Box 1854
www.lcc.asn.au   (89 words)

  
 Launceston - Australia
A group of hoteliers affiliated with an online reservation service.
Stay in the heart of Launceston just minutes away from gardens and shopping alike.
Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com.
www.bellaonline.com /subjects/3058.asp   (102 words)

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