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  Thomas Mitchell - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Major Sir Thomas Livingston Mitchell (June 16, 1792-1855), surveyor and explorer of south-eastern Australia, was born at Grangemouth in Stirlingshire, Scotland.
Mitchell undertook four journeys of exploration in the interior of New South Wales.
Mitchell is also the namesake in the highest honour of the NSW Surveyors Awards, the Sir Thomas Mitchell Excellence in Surveying Award.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Thomas_Mitchell   (973 words)

  
 Major Mitchell's Cockatoo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is named in honour of Major Sir Thomas Mitchell, who wrote "Few birds more enliven the monotonous hues of the Australian forest than this beautiful species whose pink-coloured wings and flowing crest might have embellished the air of a more voluptuous region".
Unlike the Galah, Major Mitchell's Cockatoo has declined rather than increased as a result of man-made changes to the arid interior of Australia.
In contrast to other cockatoos, Major Mitchell pairs will not nest close to one another; in consequence, they cannot tolerate fragmented, partly-cleared habitats, and their range is contracting.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Major_Mitchell's_Cockatoo   (267 words)

  
 Thomas Mitchell
Major Thomas Mitchell (1792-1855) was an explorer and a surveyor.
Mitchell was a hot headed man and was the last person in Australia to challenge anyone to a duel.
Mitchell planned to trace the course of the Darling River to the sea.
www.davidreilly.com /australian_explorers/mitchell/mitchell.htm   (824 words)

  
 Telegraph | News | Major Stephen Mitchell   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Major Stephen Mitchell, who has died aged 90, found himself involved in a comic operation when he was second-in-command of the Nottinghamshire (Sherwood Rangers) Yeomanry after landing on the Normandy beaches on D-Day.
Mitchell scowled and murmured that, just because Christopherson had no moustache to tweak to conceal his own nervousness, that was no reason to take it out on him.
Mitchell, who had been wounded twice, came back to England in December 1944, and was demobilised at the end of the war in the rank of major.
www.telegraph.co.uk /news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2004/03/11/db1101.xml   (1046 words)

  
 Cockatoo
Major Mitchell's Cockatoo has been universally acclaimed as the most beautiful of the cockatoos and among the most beautiful of all parrots.
Major Mitchell's cockatoo, also known as Leadbeater's cockatoo, is generally white with a pink flush.
Major Mitchell's cockatoos feed on the seed of grasses and herbaceous plants, nuts, fruits, berries and roots.
www.honoluluzoo.org /cockatoo.htm   (482 words)

  
 Major Mitchell
Major Mitchell's Cockatoo is acclaimed universally as the most beautiful of the cockatoos and among the most beautiful of all parrots.
Immature Majors are similar to the adult except that the iris is pale brown.
The Major Mitchell is quite often kept as a pet bird and are delightful companions when hand raised.
www.parrot-haven-aviary.com.au /major.htm   (900 words)

  
 Major Mitchell's or Pink Cockatoo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Major Mitchell’s Cockatoos usually roost in family flocks, but can also be seen in mixed flocks with Galahs and even Corellas.
Major Mitchell’s Cockatoos feed on seeds, fruits, nuts and tubers from a variety of native plants, especially Acacia (wattle) and Callitris species (Crome and Shields, 1992).
Major Mitchell’s Cockatoos are most often seen high up in the branches of Salmon Gums (Eucalyptus salmonophloia) and similar large eucalypts, in heavily timbered creeklines or roadside verges, in parts of the wheatbelt of Western Australia.
www.westernwildlife.com.au /western/birds/mitchels.htm   (521 words)

  
 The History of Australian Exploration by Ernest Favenc   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
This journey of Mitchell's was also instrumental in somewhat palliating the view held of the uninhabitable nature of the far interior; although the true character of the country had yet to be learnt and appreciated.
Soon afterwards, as the Major was anxious not to encumber himself with all his heavy waggons to the junction of the Darling, as he would have to return again, a depĂ´t was formed, and the men divided.
The Major and some of the men pushed on with the freshest of the animals, leaving Stapylton and the remainder of the party to spell for a while, and bring the knocked-up beasts slowly on.
etext.library.adelaide.edu.au /pgaus/ausexplore/ausexpl1-04.html   (5814 words)

  
 Mitchell, Sir Thomas L. - botanical collector   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Mitchell, Sir Thomas L. Born in Stirlingshire, Scotland, on 15 June 1792, died in Darling Point, New South Wales, on 5 October 1855.
He led four major expeditions, to north-western New South Wales in 1831, to Bourke and down the Darling River in 1835, along the Lachlan River to the Murrumbidgee and Murray Rivers and into western, central and north-eastern Victoria in 1836, and to mid-western Queensland in 1845­1847.
Mitchell's collections are at BM (specimens sent to Brown, and others donated later by Mitchell), CGE (those sent to Lindley) and K (specimens sent to W.Hooker).
www.anbg.gov.au /biography/mitchell-thomas.html   (246 words)

  
 The Lantern   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Mitchell was named the new drum major for the marching band after the May 8 tryouts.
Mitchell, a senior in journalism, was on the drum major training squad in 1999 and 2000 - a band member can be on the drum major training squad for a maximum of two years.
Mitchell was the drum major at Centennial High School in Columbus for three years before she came to OSU.
www.thelantern.com /home/index.cfm?event=displayArticle&istory_id=435655   (539 words)

  
 Major Thomas Mitchell
Here Mitchell was surprised to find the Henty brothers and a thriving community that had been settled there since 1834.
When Mitchell returned to Sydney with news of the excellent farming land he had seen, it started a land rush.
In 1837 Mitchell was knighted for his discoveries and became Sir Thomas Mitchell.
www.kidcyber.com.au /topics/mitchell.htm   (606 words)

  
 John W. Mitchell, led Admiral Yamamoto Mission, P-38 Lightning flier
Major Mitchell, the CO of the 339th Fighter Squadron, based at Guadalcanal, headed over to the bunker with Tom Lanphier, one of his top pilots, where they met Admiral Marc Mitscher and "every brass hat on the island." It was April 17, 1943.
Mitchell, inwardly doubtful of the mission's chances for success, exuded quiet confidence as he chatted with the fliers and ground crew.
Mitchell flew again in the Korean War, taking over the 51st FIW for Gabby Gabreski in June, 1952.
www.acepilots.com /usaaf_mitchell.html   (2196 words)

  
 Major Mitchell trail
Mitchell exploited every opportunity to survey the countryside from high points and so his path led us to many such vantage spots including Mt. Hope, Pyramid Hill, Mt. William, Mt. Napier and Mt. Alexander.
The Idlers 2001 "Major Mitchell" trip commenced at Buronga near Mildura and proceeded on the "other" side of the Murray to Euston where we crossed back into Victoria and then through Robinvale to Boundary Bend and the junction of the Murrumbidgee and Murray Rivers.
Mitchell is certainly well memorialised - we passed, photographed and finally lost count of the cairns commemorating his expedition, his campsites, and other aspects of his trip.
home.vicnet.net.au /~ifwdcvic/_vti_pvt/page8.html   (517 words)

  
 Sarcocystosis in a Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo (Cacatua leadbeateri)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Sarcocystosis was diagnosed in a female Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo that died unexpectedly.
A female Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo of unknown age was found dead in her cage at the Riverbanks Zoological Park in Columbia, South Carolina.
In captive non-American psittaciformes such as the Major Mitchell's Cockatoo of this report, the course of infection is rapid and usually fatal.
www.vet.uga.edu /ivcvm/1998/Boyd/boyd.htm   (1316 words)

  
 The Real Billy Mitchell--February 2001
Mitchell's command of airpower forces during 1918 was so clear that his basic concepts could be seen in air employment in combined operations for the rest of the 20th century.
Mitchell wrote in his book, Skyways: "It is now realized that the hostile main army in the field is a false objective and the real objectives are the vital centers." Taken alone, the vital-centers thesis seems to trump his wartime experience.
Mitchell was at his best when in command of air forces, either in France in 1918 or in the experiments he conducted in the early 1920s.
www.afa.org /magazine/feb2001/0201billy_print.html   (3378 words)

  
 98-6446 -- Mitchell v. City of Moore, Oklahoma -- 07/11/2000
The current case is actually four appeals, with Captain Mitchell appealing the grant of summary judgment and the award of costs, the City appealing the denial of the injunction, and all the defendants appealing the denial of attorney fees.
Captain Mitchell conceded in his summary judgment response that if the individual city and police department officials were acting within the scope of their employment when they took the actions of which Captain Mitchell complained, Oklahoma law shields them from tort liability.
While Captain Mitchell filed a Second Amended Complaint December 17, 1997, one day after he was officially terminated, we have no way of determining whether the complaint was amended to include termination issues because the defendants did not include Captain Mitchell's initial complaint in their appendix.
www.kscourts.org /ca10/cases/2000/07/98-6446.htm   (5753 words)

  
 Major Mitchell's Cockatoo Pink Cockatoo Parrot Parrots - breeding - pet - talking
Unlike the Rose-breast, which has been able to co-habitate with man, the Major Mitchells numbers have declined as their habitat has been encroached upon by farming.
Habitat that is preferred is arid semi-desert scrub lands, savannahs and sparse woodlands.
As a result of the arid conditions, the spring bloom is short lived and food supplies for the babies are available for only a short time.
www.p-pp.tv /articles/major_mitchells_cockatoo   (426 words)

  
 JS Online:Mitchell was major player in history of Brookfield's development
Mitchell was major player in history of Brookfield's development
Mitchell returned to Milwaukee and, with the help of family, built the house where he lived the rest of his life.
Mitchell was preceded in death by his wife.
www.jsonline.com /story/index.aspx?id=413127&format=print   (586 words)

  
 Major Mitchell's Cockatoo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Major Mitchell's cockatoos inhabit the wooded grasslands in the interior of Australia, and derive their name from the English explorer Sir Thomas Mitchell.
Unlike the Galah, Major Mitchell's are rarely reported in large numbers most often seen throughout their range in pairs or small groups.
The Major Mitchell's spend a good portion of the day searching on the ground for grass seeds, fruits, nuts, berries, and roots.
www.rudkinaviary.com /mitchell.html   (242 words)

  
 MAJOR MITCHELL COCKATOOS - Cockatoos Of Australia - Pet Birds, Exotic Birds
The Major Mitchell has a widespread but patchy distribution through much of inland Australia.
The Major Mitchell is quite often kept as a pet bird, but is one of the less suitable cockatoo's as a pet.
A pair of Major Mitchell's sell for around $700au in Queensland, while a hand raised young pet bird is around $500au.
www.birdsnways.com /mowen/major.htm   (647 words)

  
 General Billy Mitchell
William (Billy) Mitchell - a major in the U.S. Army Air-Service soloed in a Curtiss JN4 at the "Atlantic Coast Aeronautical Station", a branch of the Curtiss Aeroplane Co., located at Newport News, VA, in the spring of 1917.
Jimmie Johnson was assigned to teach Major Mitchell to fly and Walter Lees gave him some dual instruction also.
Mitchell was first to voice vigorous views on vulnerability of naval craft to bombs.
www.earlyaviators.com /emitchel.htm   (1061 words)

  
 CD Baby: MITCHELL: Back Again For the First Time
Wow what a great cd, Mitchells voice is so expressive,his songs are very well crafted and each one is a pure pleasure to listen to..no doubt we will all be hearing much more from him in 2006..if you like melodic pop/rock this cd is a must...
mitchells new cd is a joy to hear..now this is music..finally an artist that has something to say..way to go..
after seeing mitchell perform live i bought the cd..i play it constantly...you can count on my love is a hit for sure..cant wait to hear more from this great new artist..
www.cdbaby.com /cd/mitchellsongs   (1717 words)

  
 montgomeryadvertiser.com ::  'Major' meth arrest made
Mitchell was charged early Friday with three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
Mitchell, a licensed barber who worked behind his home, is in federal custody in Montgomery, Franklin said.
Franklin called Mitchell a major dealer in the methamphetamine trade in the Autauga, Elmore and Montgomery county area.
www.montgomeryadvertiser.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060401/NEWS01/604010314/1007   (337 words)

  
 www.mitchellsongs.com - Radio
Mitchell's first major exposure was as the drummer for blues legend: John Lee Hooker.
Major tours followed: Hellfield was the opening act for the Cars at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto.
Mitchell then relocated to Los Angeles to focus on song writing and recording new songs in his home studio.
mitchellsongs.com   (417 words)

  
 Edward Champion’s Return of the Reluctant » David Mitchell — Red Alert
Since we’re repeatedly on record her as being major David Mitchell fans, since a character devised by Mr.
Mitchell did, in fact, inspire our podcast, we’re wondering who we have to blow to get a copy of this.
In one of the 13 chapters of ‘Black Swan Green’, a major character is a woman in her sixties called Eva van Outryve de Crommmelynck, now an old lady.
www.edrants.com /?p=1947   (450 words)

  
 Major Moves continues to drive major debate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
North of Mitchell, he said, the road has brought growth.
Those in favor of Major Moves have pointed to examples of highways in Texas and the Chicago Skyway in Illinois, which are operated by private companies.
If Major Moves passes the Senate, it probably will wind up in a House-Senate conference committee to work out differences.
www.tmnews.com /articles/2006/02/26/sections/news/news22.txt   (692 words)

  
 Former U marching band drum major dies at 59 - Minnesota Daily
Mitchell, of Minneapolis, died of an apparent heart attack, said Kirk Juergens, a drum major from 1987-91.
Mitchell began volunteering with the marching band in 1971 and had done so every year since.
Mitchell suffered from diabetes, lost both legs to amputation and required dialysis several times a week.
www.mndaily.com /articles/2004/03/25/48876   (553 words)

  
 City of Mitchell Audit Report - 2001
I have audited the compliance of the City of Mitchell, South Dakota, with the types of compliance requirements described in the U. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133 Compliance Supplement that are applicable to each of its major federal programs for the year ended December 31, 2001.
The City of Mitchell's major federal programs are identified in the Summary of Auditor's Results section of the accompanying Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs.
The management of the City of Mitchell is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over compliance with requirements of laws, regulations, contracts and grants applicable to federal programs.
www.cityofmitchell.org /admin/2001_audit/page_2.htm   (517 words)

  
 Major Samuel McColloch of the famous McColloch's Leap
Major McColloch had married Miss Mitchell only six months before his death.
On January 6, 1777, at the first meeting of the Courts held at Black's cabin Samuel McColloch was appointed 'Major' of the militia.
Note: Major McColloch took an active role during the time that the Virginia Court was being held at Black's cabin.
lotsofsites.com /gen/majsam.shtml   (297 words)

  
 The Ohio State University Marching Band Drum Major
Scholarship, the predecessor of the Drum Major scholarship, was first enacted in 2001.
Scholarship is given solely to the assistant Drum Major, and was first awarded to Assistant Drum Major Kathryn Mitchell of Columbus, Ohio in 2002.
If you are interested in learning more about the Drum Major scholarship and how you can get involved take a look at the links below or email the current OSU Drum Major.
ohiostatedrummajor.com /Scholarship/scholarship.html   (197 words)

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