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  Newport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Newport is known for its many works of civic art, including the steel Wave on the banks of the Usk, and the mechanical clock in the city centre.
The Newport School of Art was one of the first Schools to be awarded degree status in 1963 and enjoyed a high reputation in Painting and Sculpture throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
Newport was the focal point of a major Chartist uprising in 1839, where John Frost and 3,000 others marched on the Westgate Hotel.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Newport   (1111 words)

  
 South Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
South Wales is an area of Wales bordered by England and the Bristol Channel to the East and South, and Mid Wales and West Wales to the North and West.
The exact extent of the area is loosely-defined, but incorporates the cities of Cardiff and Newport, the South Wales Valleys (and the Brecon Beacons National Park), and Monmouthshire.
The state of New South Wales in Australia is named after the area.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/South_Wales   (136 words)

  
 New South Wales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
New South Wales is Australia’s premier state in more ways than one: it’s not only the oldest of the five states, but it’s the most densely populated too.
Including Sydney, New South Wales covers an area about twice the size of Britain, with roughly a tenth of its population; not a very big state by antipodean standards, but its six and a quarter million residents constitute one-third of the country’s population.
South of Sydney the coast is relatively undeveloped, and there’s a string of low-key family resorts and fishing ports, great for water sports and fishing.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/newsouthwales/nsw_intro.asp   (1064 words)

  
 Newport, South Wales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Newport is the gateway that links England and Wales and is the third largest urban area in Wales.
It is the first major town inside the South Wales border and is proud to be Welsh.
It is thought that the symbol of the red dragon came from a legend recorded in the 8th Century.
www.geocities.com /newport_wales/Intro.htm   (263 words)

  
 Newport Castle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
These mark the north and south end of the castle, from which a curtain wall ran westwards enclosing a roughly rectangular area.
Newport was the headquarters of the Norman lordship of Wentloog or Gwynlliog, which had been within the lordship of Glamorgan until 1314.
o the south of the central tower was a long narrow room dating from the 15th century rebuilding.
www.castlewales.com /newportg.html   (560 words)

  
 BBC - South East Wales - Newport - New Homes for Old - Replacing the Prefabs
We hope that Mr and Mrs Verrinder find their new bungalow easier to live in than their old prefab and that the day to day running costs are considerably less than that of a prefab.
Now, nearly 400 new bungalows later, the £45m investment in Newport, the largest single social housing regeneration project in Wales for decades has delivered to the city a housing resource for older people unrivalled anywhere in the UK.
The new bungalows are accessible to all, cost far less to run than even the most recently built new house and are full of design point to make living in them easier.
www.bbc.co.uk /wales/southeast/sites/newport/pages/article_prefabtrust.shtml   (1813 words)

  
 Sydney Features | Fodor's Online Travel Guide
If your hotel is on the harbor's south side, the logical choice for a day at the beach is the southern ocean beaches between Bondi and Coogee.
With its backdrop of hills and Norfolk Island pines, this broad sweep of sand is one of the finest of the northern beaches.
Although the relaxed town of Newport is known for its bodysurfing, it has one of the best selections of cafés and take-out shops of any Sydney beach, and there's a shopping center within easy walking distance.
www.fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=sydney@153&cur_section=fea&feature=30003   (2011 words)

  
 NEW SOUTH WALES SHIPWRECKS
The gold rush of 1850 brought a new wave of immigration, and in the decade of 1850-1860, 602,000 hopefuls arrived in the sunburtnt country.
L 130 ft. Traded to most ports in south eastern Australia Struck a rock as she was proceeding down the Clarence River, NSW, and sank, 25 June 1881.
Heavy weather off the southern New South Wales coast forced the convoy in which she was travelling to Iran to scatter; far off course, the tanker ran aground.
oceans1.customer.netspace.net.au /nsw-wrecks.html   (15159 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Wales | South East Wales
E.coli cases in Brecon are not connected with the south Wales valleys outbreak, health officials say.
A skull found by a mourner is "almost certain" to be that of his father buried there in the 1980s, a council says.
News in Welsh from Wales, the UK and around the world
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/wales/south_east/default.stm   (228 words)

  
 Newport Scientific
Newport Scientific was established in 1985 to manufacture quality scientific instruments for the cereals, grains, starch, food and related industries.
Our products are sold and supported through Newport Scientific Pty Ltd in Australia, Newport Scientific Europe in England and a world wide network of distributors.
Under the leadership of Managing Director, Rodney Booth, Newport Scientific continues to complement its integrated research and development program, with collaboration with experts in both the government and private sector, to provide novel solutions to many of the problems now faced in the grain and food based industries.
www.newport.com.au   (206 words)

  
 Newport City Council Homepage
More celebs at Christmas switch-on Newport is gearing up to the final phase of the Christmas switch-on event which takes place this Sunday with confirmation of more sporting celebrities joining the switch-on team....
With Newport's two major ornamental parks both on the brink of an exciting new period in their histories, Newport city council is setting up a 'Friends' group to promote these valuable assets and develop stronger community links....
Christmas shoppers get free Sunday parking in Newport Newport city centre is offering shoppers flexible, free parking and park and ride options in the run up to Christmas...
www.newport.gov.uk   (366 words)

  
 Gwent news, sport and information from the South Wales Argus
FOR weeks she camped near Newport's busy Tredegar Park roundabout, a pitiful figure surrounded by her belongings, prompting reactions from sympathy to exasperation.
A SENIOR Gwent Police officer was released last night after being arrested in connection with the original murder investigation of Cardiff prostitute Lynette White.
SOUTH Africa are world rugby's most physical team - but Wales captain Gareth Thomas insists his team won't be bullied at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.
www.southwalesargus.co.uk   (149 words)

  
 BBC - South East Wales - Newport - a guide to the newest city in Wales
Professor Malcolm Parry explores the architecture of Newport.
Newport made the grade as a city, but where does it go now?
The bombing of Newport through the eyes of railwayman Fred Simon.
www.bbc.co.uk /wales/southeast/sites/newport   (357 words)

  
 Welcome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
On 24th February the inaugural meeting of the South Wales Branch and the West Wales Engineering took place in Haverfordwest.
We would like to extend a warm welcome to all members in the West Wales Engineering Section to the new Branch and look forward to their continued active participation in the Branch and Section activities.
The Branch is part of the Wales and the Marches Region.
website.lineone.net /~cwu_s.wales   (229 words)

  
 New South Wales Conference Centers, New South Wales Conference Facilities, New South Wales Meeting Locations and ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
New South Wales Conference Centers, New South Wales Conference Facilities, New South Wales Meeting Locations and Meeting Facilities - International Association of Conference Centers (IACC)
Listed below are all New South Wales meeting venues approved by the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC).
Click on the IACC New South Wales conference center name or the "more details" button to view additional venue information.
www.iacconline.com /gateways/Australia_New_South_Wales.htm   (112 words)

  
 NEW SOUTH WALES TOURIST ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES, ATTRACTIONS, NEW SOUTH WALES, NSW, AUSTRALIA
There are a large number of Attractions located in various regions, towns and cities within New South Wales.
Use the map as reference to find out where a particular town or city is located in New South Wales.
If you are having difficulty finding a particular place, simply type it into the search engine at the top of the page.
www.australianexplorer.com /tourist_attractions_new_south_wales.htm   (144 words)

  
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We sent out 257 reunion motif postcards to McKevitt families in North America, Australia and New Zealand four months before the reunion, feeling it was going to be a significant cost for many, and would require some planning ahead and careful budgeting.
Since history is written not about obscure peasant farmers but the famous or infamous, there is a paucity of knowledge describing McKevitts in general, after the uprising and the flight.
When one day his ship docked in Newport, New South Wales, Australia, the young Irish crewman went ashore to stay.
www.mckevittfamily.org   (1728 words)

  
 South Wales Waterbeds
The website allows you to: view a large collection of waterbeds, to ask experienced staff questions and to request information about any particular waterbed, waterbed accessories or associated water bed products and services.
If you can spare the time to come and visit the George Street Waterbeds showroom at George Street Furnishers Newport, South Wales, or the showroom of Swansea Waterbeds located at Homestore, Gorseinon, Swansea, you will be assured of a warm welcome in either.
The coffee pot is always on and you can try out all of the twenty or more waterbeds on display in a relaxed, friendly environment, with expert staff at hand to answer any of your questions.
www.southwaleswaterbeds.com   (261 words)

  
 Newport tourism - Newport vacation reviews - Newport vacations - TripAdvisor
New South Wales: Looking for a scenic drive with wineries at the end of it?
New South Wales: Opera in the Vines (no replies, 8:17 pm, Sep 29, 2005)
New South Wales: Road trip from Cairns to Sydney (no replies, 5:54 pm, Sep 20, 2005)
www.tripadvisor.com /Tourism-g552108-Newport_New_South_Wales-Vacations.html   (336 words)

  
 New and Used Boats - Yacht Brokers - AY Marine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
New and Used Boats - Yacht Brokers - AY Marine
Based at Newport, NSW we cover beautiful Pittwater and at Mosman we service our Sydney Harbour clients.
We endeavour to make the selling or purchasing of your new vessel, a stress free and enjoyable process.
aymarine.com.au   (341 words)

  
 Express by Holiday Inn Newport hotel, hotels in Newport South Wales, Newport Gwent hotel
In addition to the 125 bedrooms, this South Wales hotel offers a Meet Smart meeting centre, with 5 meeting rooms catering for up to 50 delegates, and free ample parking with provision for coaches and larger vehicles.
Our Newport hotel room is well equipped, comfortable and suitable for business or leisure guests, with all the facilities needed for a great stay in Newport (Casnewydd).
Whether in Wales for a holiday or on business, you will find that the Express by Holiday Inn Newport is a great value option.
www.hiexpressnewport.co.uk   (320 words)

  
 AusEmade: New South Wales Accommodation: Bookings
The new Pacific International Hotel (formerly the Great Southern Hotel) is located right in the heart of downtown Sydney close to most major tourist and entertainment attractions.
Built as the family residence of John Lane Mullins, a member of the New South Wales Colonial Parliament, Simpsons was designed in 1892 by leading Sydney architect, John Bede Barlow.
Tamworth is located in the heart of the area known as Big Sky Country (New England North West) and the township is truly a rural icon.
www.ausemade.com.au /affiliate/bookings2/nsw/nsw.htm   (3036 words)

  
 Newport, Australia Bed and Breakfasts - Newport Bed and Breakfast Inns from Pamela Lanier   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Newport, Australia Bed and Breakfasts - Newport Bed and Breakfast Inns from Pamela Lanier
Search our database of Newport B&B's and you'll find detailed listings, current rates, and special deals for bed and breakfasts in Newport, Australia.
Travel Author, Pamela Lanier, is a recognized travel expert, personally committed to supporting the bed and breakfast lodging industry.
www.lanierbb.com /search/search.php?type=wwbb&q=Newport   (112 words)

  
 South Wales -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
South Wales -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
The state of (An Australian state in southeastern Australia) New South Wales in (A nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony) Australia is named after the area.
(additional info and facts about Subdivisions of Wales) Subdivisions of Wales
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/so/south_wales.htm   (91 words)

  
 Broomfield & Alexander Chartered Accountants, South Wales, Cardiff, Newport & Newbridge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
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We strongly recommend that, you register with us and we will be able to provide you with a wealth of information instantly.
www.broomfield.co.uk   (293 words)

  
 TRANSPAC 2003 - YACHT RACING - HOLOHOLO HAWAII OCEAN SPORTS NEWS
Karl Kwok's new Transpac 52, Beau Geste, is on a ship from New Zealand bound for San Francisco.
The Hong Kong businessman plans to sail it in the Coastal Race June 14 from San Francisco to Santa Catalina Island as a tune-up.
The most recent one in March drew a full house of 126 people, most of them Transpac participants, so those interested are urged to sign up by phone at (949) 645-9412, ext.
holoholo.org /transpac/03race/tp030520.html   (1049 words)

  
 Beach Accommodation New South Wales
Find beach accommodation along all of the major beaches in New South Wales here at Oodles.
To view all of the sites on Oodles for beach accommodation New South Wales click here.
If you are looking for the best value last minute accommodation sites in Australia, click here to view them.
oodles.com.au /beach_accommodation/beach_accommodation/beach_accommodation_new_south_wales.htm   (86 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | UK | Wales
Train staff face more assault and abuse as rail violence reaches "civil unrest" proportions, a union warns.
Boats relocate to Wales to avoid lake speed limit
Other places on the internet where you can find Welsh news
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/uk_news/wales/default.stm   (106 words)

  
 Family History of Related Families   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Spouse: William A HOOPER (Est 1859-Est 1910) Marr: 1883 - Newtown,, New South Wales, Australia
Spouse: Harriet Ann TAYLOR (1874-Est 1964) Marr: 1898 - Newtown,, New South Wales, Australia
Spouse: Mary A CHISTER (Est 1876-) Marr: 1894 - Scone,, New South Wales, Australia
users.tpg.com.au /battler/f55.htm   (1078 words)

  
 Frank A CORNER/Ada J COOPER   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Born: 1867 at: Paterson, New South Wales, Australia Married: at: Died: 2 JAN 1943 at: Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Father:William CORNER Mother:Christina STEWART Other Spouses:
Name: Lancelot Stuart CORNER Born: 20 MAR 1899 at: Paterson, New South Wales, Australia Married: at: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Died: 1983 at: Newport, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Spouses: Elva PURSER
Name: Gordon Hugh CORNER Born: 4 JAN 1901 at: Paterson, New South Wales, Australia Married: 1928 at: Paterson, New South Wales, Australia Died: 10 MAR 1994 at: Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Spouses: Doris May OSMOND
www.nor.com.au /users/sbrown/fam00096.htm   (238 words)

  
 Cheap Accomodation in NEWPORT Australia - Cheap Hotels and other Cheap Accomodation in newport sydney new south wales.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Cheap Accomodation in NEWPORT Australia - Cheap Hotels and other Cheap Accomodation in newport sydney new south wales.
Search for Discount Rates newport New South Wales returned 0 matches.
Search for Specials Packages newport New South Wales returned 0 matches.
www.ausgo.com.au /accommodation/nsw/newport.htm   (149 words)

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