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 Minlaton - South Australia - Australia - Travel - smh.com.au
The area was settled in the 1870s by farmers who found the conditions ideal for the growing of wheat and barley and the grazing of sheep.
The major attraction in Minlaton is the the Captain Harry Butler Memorial which has the extraordinary Red Devil preserved inside.
Captain Harry Butler purchased this plane from the British government and shipped it to South Australia in 1919 and used it to carry airmail from Adelaide to his home town of Minlaton on 6 August 1919.
www.smh.com.au /news/South-Australia/Minlaton/2005/02/17/1108500204429.html   (631 words)

  
 Minlaton, Australia
Minlaton (800) was the birthplace of the aviation pioneer Harry Butler, whose plane is displayed in the aviation museum which bears his name.
Within easy reach of Minlaton are bathing beaches at Port Vincent (25km east), Bluff and Port Rickaby (20km west).
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www.planetware.com /australia/minlaton-aus-sa-mnlt.htm   (56 words)

  
 Minlaton, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia
The name was changed to Minlaton which is derived from the local Aboriginal word 'minlacowie' which means 'sweet water'.
Harry Butler World War One Mono: Butler's flight from Adelaide to Minlaton with the mail on 6 August, 1919, is claimed to as the first plane flight across any sea in the southern hemisphere.
Captain Harry Butler Memorial: Captain Harry Butler purchased this plane from the British government and shipped it to South Australia in 1919 and used it to carry airmail from Adelaide to his home town of Minlaton on 6 August 1919.
www.yorkepeninsula.com.au /directory/minlaton.aspx   (594 words)

  
 Genealogy Format Document
The first child below was born in Newton, Adelaide, South Australia, the second in Campbelltown, Adelaide, the third in Newenham, Adelaide, the next 5 in Newton, and the last in Campbelltown.
William Graves (7) was born 17 April 1863 in Newton, Paradise Park, South Australia, and died in Campbelltown, Adelaide, South Australia.
Jane Eliza Graves (10) was born 27 Jan. 1873 in Newton (or Campbelltown), South Australia.
www.gravesfa.org /gen822.htm   (606 words)

  
 Minlaton, South Australia - Travelmate
A thriving town serving a rich barley, wheat and grazing district and nearby Yorke Peninsula coastal resorts, Minlaton is 197km west of Adelaide.
Because of the giant eucalyptus common to the district, the town was originally known as Gum Flat, but the name was subsequently changed to Minlaton by combining the Aboriginal word ‘minla’ (sweet) with ‘ton,’ the Middle English form of town.
Minlaton’s other unusual features include the Gum Flat Homestead Gallery, which houses a collection of local paintings in a pioneer home, the Grainstores Galleries and Doll Museum.
www.travelmate.com.au /Places/Places.asp?TownName=Minlaton_\_SA   (274 words)

  
 South Australia
South Australia, the driest state of the driest continent, is split into two very distinct halves.
In contrast with the gentle and cultured southeast, the remainder of South Australia – with the exception of the relatively refined Eyre Peninsula and its strikingly scenic west coast – is unremittingly harsh desert, a naked country of vast horizons, salt lakes, glazed gibber plains and ancient mountain ranges.
The Ghan to Alice Springs is one of Australia’s great train journeys; as is the Indian Pacific between Perth and Sydney, which passes through Adelaide – though if you hop on the eastbound train here, you’ll have missed traversing part of the country, which is really the point of the journey.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/southaustralia/sa_intro.asp   (736 words)

  
 HotJobs
Minlaton is a small rural town about 2 hrs drive from Adelaide on good roads.
The local patient profile are families working in Minlaton or on the land.
There is an ability to admit patients in an adjacent town where there is a GP managed hospital.
www.recruitadoc.com /hotjobs/hotjobs.asp?JobAdFkey=458   (170 words)

  
 Minlaton, SA - December 2006 - Daily Weather Observations
The closest cloud observations are at Maitland, approximately 50 kilometres north.
Daily Weather Observations are also routinely prepared for hundreds of other locations in South Australia and across Australia.
If you are after long-term averages relevant to Minlaton, South Australia, look at the tables for Maitland.
www.bom.gov.au /climate/dwo/200612/html/IDCJDW5036.200612.shtml   (347 words)

  
 Minlaton, South Australia, Australia - Where To Stay
Australia -> South Australia -> Yorke Peninsula -> Minlaton
The Copper Coast has some of South Australias best holiday beaches.
All are safe fro family swimming and the mild climate means an extended season from November through to May. The area is known for its snorkelling and scuba diving with the limestone base of Yorke Peninsula providing an...
gb.wheretostay.net /index.htm?qt=Minlaton.SA.au   (190 words)

  
 South Australia :: Business Gateway :: SA Regions :: Yorke   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The biennial Kernewek Lowender of Cornish Heritage is recognised as one of South Australia's leading cultural events.
The Yorke Peninsula Field Days are held at Paskeville biennially in September and comprise one of Australia's largest and oldest agricultural events.
Port Giles - a deep-water port on southern Yorke Peninsula - is used for the export of the area's premium grain crops.
www.southaustralia.biz /sa_regions/yorke.htm   (529 words)

  
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Minlaton Cabin and Caravan Park's central location makes it a superb base for exploring the Yorke Peninsula.
With only 15 minutes to either side of the Peninsula and no area more than 1 hours drive away, you will discover that Minlaton is the perfect starting point for many day trips spent exploring.
Minlaton Cabin and Caravan Park is a business accredited by the South Australian Tourism Accreditation Board (SATAB) and the Australian Tourism Accreditation Association (ATAA).
www.minlatoncaravanpark.com.au /main.html   (130 words)

  
 Minlaton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
At first this area was called Gum Flat, because it was one of the few areas on Yorke Peninsula where gum trees grew.
The name Minlaton was coined from a combination of the Aboriginal 'Minlacowie' meaning sweet water and the Anglo Saxon for town.
Today it is the centre of a thriving agricultural district.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/southaustralia/minlaton.asp   (54 words)

  
 One Bristol Bullet left? [Archive] - The Aerodrome Forum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
There are quite a few WWI aircraft that came out to Australia post war that went missing, like the RE8 Sylvia, which had done the most hours of any aircraft over the enemy lines.
It was one of two brought to Australia by Captain Harry Butler.
When it was presented to Minlaton a Le Rhone was fitted but the fuselage was left modified.
www.theaerodrome.com /forum/archive/index.php/t-7172.html   (923 words)

  
 Australia Locations List - Mininera to Minnie Range
Minkaroola Waterhole, South Australia, Waterhole(s), Long: 139.3 Lat: -28.05
Minlaton, South Australia, Populated Place, Long: 137.6 Lat: -34.76667
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 Giles, Patricia Jessie (Pat) - Australian Women Biographical entry
After completing a Bachelor of Arts as a mature age student, she was an Organiser with the Hospital Employees Union of Western Australia from 1974 until 1981.
In that year Giles was elected as an Australian Labor Party (ALP) Senator for Western Australia, and held the position for twelve years.
In 2004 Giles, who has continued to be a strong activist for women both within Australia and internationally, will complete her third and final term as President of the International Alliance of Women.
www.womenaustralia.info /biogs/AWE0371b.htm   (664 words)

  
 Sarah Gage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Arthur was born on October 3rd, 1863 in Colchester, Essex, England.
He died at the age of 81 on February 24th, 1945 in Minlaton, South Australia.
View the entire genealogy report of Gage families, or surname index of Gage pedigrees or report summary of Gage heritage from "Sanders and Hill Family Tree".
familytrees.genopro.com /84650/HLGenoProReport/Gage-Sarah-ind11002.htm   (52 words)

  
 Goldsworthy
Peter Goldsworthy was born in Minlaton, South Australia, and grew up in various country towns, finishing his schooling at Darwin High School.
His selected Poems was published in Australia and the UK last year, his Collected Stories will be published in both countries next year.
He is a member of the Australia Council, and Chair of its Literature Board.
www.friendlystreetpoets.org.au /goldswor.htm   (464 words)

  
 AusEmade: Minlaton (Yorke Peninsula) Information and Attractions, South Australia (SA), Australia
Located near the bottom end of the Yorke Peninsula, the township of Minlaton is just 197 km west of Adelaide and is the main service centre for the surrounding rural districts.
The town was changed to ‘Minlaton’ which is derived from the local Aboriginal word ‘minlacowie’ meaning ‘sweet water’.
The area was settled in the 1870s by farmers who found conditions ideal for growing cheat and barley crop, as well as raising sheep.
www.ausemade.com.au /sa/destination/m/minlaton-attractions.htm   (262 words)

  
 PlanBookTravel - Minlaton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The town of Minlaton was originally known as Gum Flat because of the naturally occurring red gums in this area of the Yorke Peninsula.
Minlaton events of note are the Minlaton Agricultural Show (first Wednesday of October) and the Minlaton Australiana Night held on the Friday before Australia Day.
Several art and craft galleries are located in or near Minlaton.
www.planbooktravel.com /aus/sa/minlaton   (147 words)

  
 Genealogy Data Page 249 (Descendancy Pages)
23 OCT 1881 Adelaide, South Australia - Marriage: 8 AUG 1904 Adelaide, South Australia.
2 APR 1995 Strathalbyn, South Australia - Marriage: 12 JUL 1937 Meadows, South Australia.
7 FEB 1860 Brighton, South Australia - Marriage: 2 SEP 1858 Sturt, South Australia.
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 Poetica - 20 November 2004  - Distillation Jar - The Poetry of Peter Goldsworthy
Peter Goldsworthy was born in Minlaton, South Australia, a small town in a wheat and barley growing district on Yorke Peninsular.
In this program Peter reads a selection of his poems and talks to Mike Ladd about his writing and philosophy.
We'll also hear settings of his work performed by the Adelaide Chamber Singers and Opera Australia.
www.abc.net.au /rn/poetica/stories/2004/1223998.htm   (150 words)

  
 Adelaide Home Exchange in nearby Minlaton Australia [ahaGO]
Swap your home for this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom House located in a Village setting of Minlaton 58 miles to (94 km to) Adelaide South Australia, Australia
Our small town is situated in the middle of Yorke Peninsula, South Australia (www.yorke.sa.gov.au/postcards) - all these photos are within 20 mins drive.
Mediterranean climate, beautiful beaches: Minlaton is a service centre for wheat/barley/sheep farms.
ahago.com /home-exchange/?show=HTR001R001   (358 words)

  
 William Allen HENDERSON
Born: 1 Feb 1897, Clinton South Australia, Australia
William married Essie May PERRY on 11 Oct 1926 in South Australia, Australia.
(Essie May PERRY was born on 15 Oct 1903, died on 7 Jul 1930 and was buried in Ardrossan, South Australia, Australia.)
freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~kiwiadams/12102.htm   (79 words)

  
 theage.com.au - The Age -
In December he succeeded Nicholas Hasluck as chair of the Literature Board of the Australia Council.
Goldsworthy's novels have been translated into most European and Asian languages and together have sold 250,000 copies in Australia alone.
He was born in Minlaton in the wheatfields of the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia (Outside, the fields were always green/ and gold, the sky was endless blue, he writes in his poem Autobiograffiti).
www.theage.com.au /articles/2002/02/19/1013132441996.html   (1715 words)

  
 Award winning quilt photos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Agery RSD 1028, Kadina, SA,5555, Australia sales@constantinequilts.com Ph/Fax: 61 8 88256214
The thread is 50wt ivory Aurifil cotton thread for all the McTavishing and 40wt Aurifil cotton threads for the pink and green areas.
Jinny Beyer's 'Moonglow' quilt which was pieced by Angela of 'Country Crafts' Quilt shop in Minlaton, South Australia.
www.constantinequilts.com /qgawardquilts.htm   (1003 words)

  
 MAESTRO by Peter Goldsworthy
"Against the backdrop of Darwin - that small, tropical hothouse of a port, half-outback, half-oriental, lying at the tip of North Australia - a young and newly arrived southerner encounters the 'maestro', a Viennese refugee with a shadowed past.
Peter Goldsworthy was born in Minlaton, South Australia, in 1951.
He grew up in various country towns, finishing his schooling in Darwin.
www.middlemiss.org /lit/australian/maestro.html   (509 words)

  
 Accuracy of ATLS guidelines for predicting systolic blood pressure - advanced trauma life support - Letter to the ...
We cannot put an arterial line in every patient to monitor blood pressure.
Zak Baig country general practitioner Minlaton Accident and Emergency Department, Minlaton, South Australia, Australia azakbaig@excite.com
Accuracy of the advanced trauma life support guidelines for predicting systolic blood pressure using carotid, femoral, and radial pulses: observational study.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0999/is_7285_322/ai_72431820   (723 words)

  
 Minlaton, SA - Daily Weather Observations
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