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  Middle Harbour -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Middle Harbour extends about 10 kilometers (6 miles) to the northwest, from where it joins the main harbour near the Heads.
Middle Harbour is a significant physical barrier between (The largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port) Sydney and the suburbs known as the (additional info and facts about Northern Beaches) Northern Beaches area which lie north and east of Middle Harbour.
Middle Harbour is a popular area for recreational boating and fishing.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/mi/middle_harbour.htm   (213 words)

  
 Port Jackson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cook named the harbour after Sir George Jackson, Judge Advocate of the Fleet at the time; he noted in his log that "there appears to be a good anchorage".
Port Jackson is bridged by the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the ANZAC Bridge (formerly known as the Glebe Island Bridge).
One tunnel, the Sydney Harbour Tunnel passes underneath the Harbour, to the east of the bridge, and in 2005 it was proposed that a third harbour crossing, this time a railway line, be constructed to the west of the bridge.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sydney_Harbour   (746 words)

  
 SYDNEY - LoveToKnow Article on SYDNEY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The city proper occupies two indented tongues of land, having a water frontage on Port Jackson, and extending from Rushcutters Bay on the east to Blackwattle Bay on the west, a distance of 8 m., nearly two miles of which is occupied by the Domain and the botanical gardens.
These harbours on the eastern side of Sydney are mainly frequented by cargo boats trading in coal, corn, frozen meat, wool, hides and various ores.
On the opposite side of the harbour are the flourishing towns of North Sydney and of Sydney Mines.
31.1911encyclopedia.org /S/SY/SYDNEY.htm   (1695 words)

  
 Ports/Harbours, Marinas, small Yacht Harbours and Coves   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
When approaching the south harbour the passage between Sv Katar- ina islet and the cylindrical buoy with a post (fl and red, two cones on top their bases together) which marks the E edge of a shoal (E of the islet), must not be used.
The harbour is nclosed by a breakwater to the N (at its head a red cylindrical ower with red light) and to the S a pier (on its head a white ylindrical tower with greeen light).
Mooring: The harbour is exposed to SW and NW wind; it is shel- tered from the sirocco.
www.hr /hrvatska/navigational/Harbours.html   (20785 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Middle Harbour
Middle Harbour is the name given to the northern arm of Port Jackson in Sydney, Australia.
Middle Harbour is a significant physical barrier between Sydney and the suburbs known as the Northern Beaches area which lie north and east of Middle Harbour.
Since the 1920s, most of the land on the ridge-tops around Middle Harbour have been developed for suburban housing.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Middle-Harbour   (256 words)

  
 Planning Sydney Harbour Federation Trust - The Plan Middle Head
Middle Head and Georges Heights are characterised by natural bushland on the steeper slopes and ovals, defence complexes and associated landfill on the undulating plateau.
Middle Head was the home of the Borogegal clan and middens and rock engravings provide valuable evidence of their life on the peninsula.
Middle Head is at the end of the ridge separating Middle Harbour from Sydney Harbour.
www.harbourtrust.gov.au /topics/planmiddlehead.html   (7463 words)

  
 APPENDIX - WATER QUALITY IN SYDNEY HARBOUR
In addition to Port Jackson and Middle Harbour, it includes extensive references to water quality in the two rivers that feed into the Harbour, the Lane Cove and Parramatta rivers - the latter in particular, because of the large volumes of suspended material that it transfers into Darling Harbour and Port Jackson in wet weather.
Harbour water quality available to the EPA is a composite of the findings of its own monitoring, and data from other bodies such as Sydney Water.
All dissolved oxygen measurements in surface waters of Port Jackson, Middle Harbour and the lower estuaries of the Parramatta and Lane Cove rivers have been higher than the minimum ANZECC (1992) guideline values required for healthy aquatic ecosystems during dry and wet weather conditions.
www.muim.nsw.gov.au /wap/14.htm   (5414 words)

  
 Middle Harbour
Middle Harbour extends about 10 kilometers, general northwest, from where it joins the main harbour near the Heads.
Because of this obstacle, historically the main communication between Manly and Sydney was by ferry.
Since the 1920s, most of the land on the ridge-tops around Middle Harbour has been developed for suburban housing.
www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/middle_harbour   (273 words)

  
 Water Quality in Sydney Harbour
All dissolved oxygen measurements in surface waters of Port Jackson and Middle Harbour are better than the minimum values during both dry and wet weather conditions.
Homebush Bay and the lower Middle Harbour are also affected by rain to a slightly lesser extent.
Water in Port Jackson and the lower section of Middle Harbour, including Quakers Hat Bay, is generally very clear, as demonstrated by the very low turbidity levels measured in these water bodies.
www.muim.nsw.gov.au /wap/5.htm   (750 words)

  
 Sydney Harbour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Loftily flanking the mouth of Port Jackson, Sydney Harbour's main body of water, are the rugged sandstone cliffs of North Head and South Head, providing spectacular viewing points across the calm water to the city 11km away, where the Harbour Bridge spans the sunken valley at its deepest point.
However, harbour beaches are not as clean as ocean ones, and after storms are often closed to swimmers.
Built at the height of the amusement park era, it's been a feature of Sydney since the 1930s; it was closed down for several years from the late 1980s until the grand reopening in January 1995 with a new clown's face - the eighth since Luna Park began - closely resembling the 1950s model.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/newsouthwales/syd_harbour.asp   (812 words)

  
 Sydney Harbour Views nineteenth century
Like other early settlers in Sydney Robert Hunt was struck by the picturesque nature of the many coves and inlets of Sydney's harbours and coast line.
As the roads were limited in number Hunt used a boat to reach the bays dotted around the Harbour.
Hunt's keen interest in sailing, coupled with his passion for photography meant he was one of the earliest to record the remoter parts of Sydney's harbours as well as its popular spots.
www.usyd.edu.au /su/macleay/81106/huntbharbour.html   (194 words)

  
 Tony Abbott - Liberal for Warringah - Sydney Harbour Trust   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
By 1944 the operations of the Middle Head and Georges Heights facilities were being scaled down.
The Australian School of South Pacific Administration was established at Middle Head in the former weatherboard barracks buildings.
The tours explore the history of Sydney Harbour's largest island - from convict prison to the centre of a thriving shipbuilding industry.
www.tonyabbott.com.au /local/sht.html   (699 words)

  
 Sydney Paintings
A Sydney Paintings collection is incomplete without Sydney Harbor bridge and Middle Harbour images.
Sydney Paintings: The Sydney Harbor bridge and environs, and the Middle Harbour encapsulate historical themes that found Australia's identity.
Sydney Paintings: The Sydney Harbor bridge and Middle Harbour are elemental enough to provide infinite images (for paintings) abounding of saltwater rising mist in the morning sunshine -- Sydney's northern waterways.
www.angelfire.com /ultra/spitbridge/angelfireflash/Sydney-Paintings.html   (130 words)

  
 PORT JACKSON (SYDNEY HARBOUR) - SHIPWRECKS
No doubt the most beautiful harbour in the world, Port Jackson was first sighted in 1770 by James Cook who remarked nonchalantly, "there appears to be a good anchorage" and named it after the Judge Advocate of the Fleet.
Most losses within the harbour have been as a result of collisions or fire, although six vessels have been lost on Sow and Pigs, one of the few navigation hazards within the harbour.
The tug Advance was entering Sydney harbour with the schooner Morore lashed alongside, and the barque Criffel in tow, when the Buninyong cut around the tugs stern and collected the hawser towing the barque, causing them to collide.
oceans1.customer.netspace.net.au /portjackson-wrecks.html   (9355 words)

  
 KRONSTADT - Online Information article about KRONSTADT
harbour, the western flank of which is formed by a See also:
middle harbour, used chiefly for fitting out and repairing vessels; and the eastern or war harbour for vessels of the Russian See also:
Catherine canals, communicating with the merchant and middle harbours, traverse the town.
encyclopedia.jrank.org /KRO_LAP/KRONSTADT.html   (717 words)

  
 Planning Sydney Harbour Federation Trust - Mgt Plans LGH
Visual analysis indicates that the houses are not visible from the harbour nor the south side areas of Vaucluse and Watsons Bay.
The houses are visible from Middle Harbour and its northern shores.
Under the Trust's Comprehensive Plan, the Plan for Middle Head-Georges Heights and Chowder Bay proposes the regeneration and expansion of the bushland slopes of the peninsula to reinforce the strong sense of a 'green' gateway to Sydney Harbour.
www.harbourtrust.gov.au /topics/mgmtplanmc.html   (8701 words)

  
 Middle Harbour
The Middle Harbour, Sydney Harbor bridge, North Head, Beauty Point and the Opera House are features of Murray's Sydney paintings collection.
Murray Thompson's Sydney Paintings, including the Sydney Harbor bridge, Middle Harbor, and North Head often feature subtle atmospheric effects such as saltwater rising mist in the morning sunshine of Sydney's northern waterways.
The Middle Harbour hosts innumerable opportunities for land and seascape Sydney Paintings, either plein air, or photo opportunities.
www.angelfire.com /ultra/spitbridge/angelfireflash/Middle-Harbour.html   (146 words)

  
 Yacht Racing on Sydney Harbour - where to start
Middle Harbour Yacht Club at The Spit in Mosman is the closest yacht club to Sydney Private Sailing's base at Clontarf Marina.
A yacht racing crew is a team and as with any team, what they are looking for from the crew is commitment, enthusiasm and a willingness to turn up every week through the sailing season.
Crew membership of Middle Harbour Yacht Club on Sydney Harbour costs $287 plus $43 for YA (Yachting Association Membership) and a $65 joining fee.
www.sydneyprivatesailing.com.au /racing.htm   (250 words)

  
 Delightfully afloat on Middle Harbour - Short Breaks - Travel - smh.com.au
Our vessel, the Adriaan, has the run of Middle Harbour, which extends to Balmoral in the east and into the Garigal National Park in the west.
Our first full day is spent on Middle Harbour, getting a feel for the boat, eating, drinking and fishing.
Driving it through Middle Harbour's beautiful inlets, such as Bantry Bay, and riding the wake of larger vessels is a buzz.
www.smh.com.au /news/Short-Breaks/Delightfully-afloat-on-Middle-Harbour/2005/05/28/1117129935508.html   (837 words)

  
 Middle Harbour Adventure
Harbour Jet's regimented training process for its fully qualified local skippers, individual bucket seats and handrails, ensure passenger safety.
Harbour Jet's vessels have been built to Australian Standards and passed all NSW Waterway stringent survey inspections and requirements for commercial operation.
Harbour Jet's vessels 'HJ1' and 'Foxy' have been specifically designed and built to not only meet all Australian Standards and NSW Waterway specifications but also to perform the amazing maneuvers of a jet boat, including 270-degree spins, wild fish tails and awesome power break stops.
www.affiliate.viator.com /brochure/product_show.jsp?CODE=3928MHA&ID=1010&PRODUCTID=1016&AUID=2561   (961 words)

  
 Houseboat Hire on Sydney Harbour - Middle Harbour Houseboats - Australia
Sydney Harbour is unique in the world and we are proud to be able to share it with you.
Middle Harbour is the beautiful quiet secluded waterway making up the northern arm of Sydney Harbour.
If you are a visitor to Sydney or a Sydney "local" you will see a side to Sydney that you didn't know existed and come away with a fresh appreciation of this superb harbour.
www.middleharbourhouseboats.com /about.asp   (132 words)

  
 Middle Harbour 16ft Skiff Club
Middle Harbour Skiff Club……Tap into history and grab a copy.
Middle Harbour Skiff Club, Polo Shirts are now on the shelves.
Whack em on your boat, trailer or even a few of our neighbouring clubs (although Middle Harbour skiff club does not condone this sort of behaviour).
www.middleharbourskiffs.com.au /whats-on.htm   (516 words)

  
 :: Australian 505s ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Championship will be governed by the 2001 - 2004 ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing, the Prescriptions and Special Regulations of the AYF, the rules of the International 505 Class, (except as any of these are changed by the Sailing Instructions) and by the Sailing Instructions.
We enclose the entry fee and agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing 2001-2004 and the prescriptions of the Sailing Instructions and the Rules and Regulations of the International 505 Class.
We acknowledge that no responsibility for our safety is borne by the Middle Harbour Yacht Club or its members or directors, Fleet 11 and the Australian International 505 Class Association or its members or office bearers, or any sponsors or related parties to the event.
www.int505.org.au /res0133.html   (1024 words)

  
 Delightfully afloat on Middle Harbour - Short Breaks - Travel - theage.com.au
I've been at the helm of a rental houseboat on Sydney's Middle Harbour less than an hour when I realise my speech is becoming peppered with references to things nautical with an olde English feel.
No licence is required, but Middle Harbour Houseboats, which rents out the Adriaan, supplies new captains with a prehire training session off its base at Clontarf Marina.
The writer was a guest of Middle Harbour Houseboats.
www.theage.com.au /news/Short-Breaks/Delightfully-afloat-on-Middle-Harbour/2005/05/28/1117129935508.html   (837 words)

  
 Bahrain Financial Harbour to Sponsor Second Middle East Insurance Forum, to Promote BIIC as Regional Insurance Hub - ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Esam Janahi, Chairman of Bahrain Financial Harbour Holding Company, said: "Bahrain is already widely acknowledged as the Middle East's major and most developed insurance centre, staking its claim to about 14 per cent of the revenue pool for non-life insurance.
BIIC's sponsorship and participation in the Forum is an expression of its absolute commitment to the growth of insurance in the region," he said.
Bahrain's forward-looking policies for the financial sector, the far-reaching benefits of its economic diversification drive and the strong backing of the BMA are sure to make the Bahrain the epicentre of regional insurance, he added.
www.zawya.com /story.cfm?id=ZAWYA20050307125009   (639 words)

  
 Print Article: Death in Middle Harbour
Forty one years ago today, on a sultry Monday of the Australia Day long weekend, Marcia Hathaway and her fiance Frederick Knight were wading in the shallows off Sugarloaf Bay in Middle Harbour.
Miss Marcia Hathaway, a well-known Sydney actress, was fatally mauled by a shark in Middle Harbour, yesterday afternoon.
The shark attacked her while she was standing in murky water only 30 inches deep and 20 feet from the shore in the northern arm of Sugarloaf Bay.
www.smh.com.au /cgi-bin/common/popupPrintArticle.pl?path=/articles/2004/01/27/1075088010711.html   (2012 words)

  
 Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Members of the 1st Middle Harbour Sea Scout Troop were lucky enough to be invited to participate
1st Middle Harbour offers all the activities of scouting within a fun youth-club style atmosphere.
The 1st Middle Harbour Sea Scouts are aiming to open a Joey section from Term 2 2005.
www.sydneymiddleharbourseascouts.com   (506 words)

  
 Houses to Lease   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Located in Seaforth's most prestigious street, this home is only 20 minutes from the city and five minutes to Manly and boasts outstanding views over Middle Harbour.
Absolute waterfront home beautifully situated on the foreshores of Middle Harbour, this freestanding residence enjoys a private and tranquil setting only 15 minutes to the city.
Master bedroom with walk in wardrobe, en suite and private deck over looking Middle Harbour, spacious lounge and dining with open fireplace opening out to an enormous entertaining deck.
www.sydneyleasing.com /houses.htm   (437 words)

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