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Fires sweep into alpine towns, taking 20 homes - smh.com.au The town of Omeo, which faced an extreme threat during much of the afternoon, with flames licking at the edge of the town at one stage, was protected. Victoria's two main fires, the Pinnabar fires south of Corryong and the Bogong fires, crept closer yesterday and are still threatening to merge. The executive officer of Omeo District Hospital, Pauline Bommer, said a handful of people had been brought in after getting smoke or ash in their eyes, but otherwise there were no serious injuries. www.smh.com.au /articles/2003/01/26/1043533956727.html   (662 words)

Walkabout - Omeo Omeo is an old goldmining town in the mountain country 97 km north of Bruthen and 400 km north-east of Melbourne via the Princes and Omeo Highways. Land settlement began in 1870 and Omeo was declared a municipality in 1872. In the main street of Omeo is the A.M. Pearson Historical Park which contains the original courthouse (1865) and its Romanesque successor (1892), designed by A.J. MacDonald, who was also responsible for the neo-Gothic post office at South Yarra in Melbourne and the courthouse in Bairnsdale. www.walkabout.com.au /fairfax/locations/VICOmeo.shtml   (2584 words)

At least one house razed at Omeo - smh.com.au Omeo residents were either defending their homes or huddling on the local football ground, which is surrounded by fire, he said. Meanwhile, resident Katrina Pendergast who lives at the top of Omeo and said this morning that she was ready to face "the monster" of the fire, was unable to talk when contacted later. Meanwhile, the township of Mitta Mitta, north of Victoria's Alpine National Park, is under grave threat from bushfire and residents have been asked to urgently implement their fire action plans. www.smh.com.au /articles/2003/01/30/1043804459894.html   (329 words)

East Gippsland Shire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia East Gippsland Shire is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the eastern part of the state. It includes the towns of Bairnsdale, Buchan, Lakes Entrance, Mallacoota, Metung, Omeo, Orbost and Paynesville. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/East_Gippsland_Shire   (98 words)

VIC Omeo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Omeo is a High Plains cattle town in an area where the first settlers were pastoralists. Omeo served as a transit camp for squatters moving south into Gippsland in the 1840s. In the main street of Omeo is AM Pearson Historical Park comprising the 1892 courthouse, built in American Romanesque style, where justice was dispensed in the wild days of the town and around it the log goal, stables, flsmith's shop, water wheel and museum. www.allsydney.com /vic/Omeo.htm   (259 words)

The World Today - Victoria, NSW, ACT brace for fire storm conditions And several townships in Victoria's alpine region are again under serious threat from a massive fire stretching across the state's northeast. KATE TOZER: Omeo residents woke early this morning to discover the fire which was to have swept through the small town was still creeping slowly down the mountains. With the constant movement of traffic in and out of the incident control centre at the Omeo football oval, exhausted fire fighters are returning after spending the night on fire watch duty. www.abc.net.au /worldtoday/stories/s773083.htm   (831 words)

Omeo 1:100 000 Map Area Geological Report - GSV Report 118 Bairnsdale 1:250 000 SJ 55–7, Omeo 1:50 000 8423, Palaeozoic stratigraphy, Ordovician, Silurian, Devonian, Triassic, Cainozoic, granites, regional metamorphics, structural geology, economic geology, geophysics. This report describes the geology of the area covered by the Omeo 1:100 000 mapsheet (8423) in eastern Victoria. It is an explanation of the accompanying 1:50 000 geological maps and provides a comprehensive account of the geological history, Palaeozoic, Mesozoic and Cainozoic rock units, structural, metamorphic and economic geology and of the geophysical information, together with an extensive list of references. www.dpi.vic.gov.au /dpi/nrenmp.nsf/FID/-86AEF914EBE1DF3C4A2568E00009E59A?OpenDocument   (732 words)

GSV Projects - Omeo 100k Mapping This project described the geology, geophysics and mineralisation of the area covered by the Omeo 1:100 000 mapsheet (8423) in eastern Victoria, presented as four 1:50 000 geological maps. The economic geology of the region has been compiled and is discussed in a number of sections covering mineral exploration, mining history, mineralisation style and economic potential and prospectivity. Omeo 1:100 000 geological interpretation of geophysics map. www.nre.vic.gov.au /dpi/nrenmp.nsf/FID/-3987F9EA602B2C44CA256DB4000920B6?OpenDocument   (888 words)

BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Australian fires continue to flare The bushfire in Victoria was so intense that it was creating its own weather system, local firefighters said. Four buildings, at least two of which were homes, were destroyed in Omeo, a gold mining town 400 kilometres (250 miles) northeast of Melbourne. Dozens of other fires are burning between Canberra to the Gippsland region in Victoria state - an area stretching 300 kilometres (185 miles). news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/asia-pacific/2708357.stm   (359 words)

National Parks near Lakes Entrance, Gippsland Lakes, Victoria, Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) The closest camping in Parks Victoria managed land is available at Victoria Falls Historic Area. Gold in the Omeo district was first discovered in 1851 and recorded in the Sydney and Melbourne press. The Wardens report of 1854 stated that there were 50 men working around the site of Omeo only receiving half an ounce a day for their efforts. www.lakes-entrance.com /parks/orientalclaims.html   (879 words)

At least one house razed at Omeo - theage.com.au Earlier, spot fires were burning on both sides of Omeo this afternoon as strong north-westerly winds continued pushing the bushfire front towards the Victorian town. There were about 75 CFA firefighters in and around Omeo, battling very strong and variable winds and a lot of smoke, he said. "Residents in the area of Omeo might be threatened by this fire," a spokesman said. www.theage.com.au /articles/2003/01/30/1043804455704.html   (335 words)

Omeo, Victoria - Travelmate Omeo was a goldrush town, and at Oriental Claims, cliffs left by sluicing and tunnel openings can still be seen. Lake Omeo, in an extinct volcano, is noted for its birdlife. There are plenty of outdoor pursuits up in the high country, including bushwalking, horseback riding, four wheel drive touring, fishing and whitewater rafting on the rivers when they are swollen with melting snow in spring. www.travelmate.com.au /Places/Places.asp?TownId=1014   (163 words)

lakes entrance accommodation - premier listing At Omeo you can choose either to take the High Country via Mount Hotham to Bright or the scenic route via Anglers Rest and Mount Beauty to Bright. Pass through Victoria's largest national park, the Alpine National Park, which contains 10 of the 11 highest mountains in the State. Throughout the journey become aware of the special heritage of the region, forged through Aboriginal culture, European settlement, gold fever, the ski industry and the legends of the mountain cattlemen. lakesentrance.gippslandlakes.com   (491 words)

Omeo - Maps and towns - Gippsland, Victoria, Australia Omeo - Maps and towns - Gippsland, Victoria, Australia Omeo is a pioneering mountain town on the Great Alpine Road that is known for its gold mining history, high country cattle grazing and historic buildings, including the post office, court house, pub, and 1858 gaol built of logs. Omeo is approximately 5.5 hours drive from Melbourne along the Princes and Omeo highways. www.visitvictoria.com /displayObject.cfm/ObjectID.000EF641-8A3D-1D11-A35580C476A90000/vvt.vhtml   (219 words)

[No title] ........+Margaret Ann Christina MURPHY Born: 1890 in Omeo, Victoria, Australia Married: 1908 Died: 1942 in Omeo, Victoria, Australia ........+Amelia Hilda SEYMOUR Born: 11 December 1893 in Omeo, Victoria, Australia Married: 21 October 1912 in Omeo, Victoria, Australia ..........3 Donald FORSYTH Born: in Omeo, Victoria, Australia Died: in Omeo, Victoria, Australia www.angelfire.com /ne/roots/forsyth.html   (1319 words)

The INN.HOUSE Guide to Mt Hotham, Dinner Plain & Omeo The section of The Great Alpine Road from Harrietville to Mt. Hotham & Omeo started as a gold road & was based on a trail blazed by 19th century cattlemen seeking summer pastures in the high country. Gold was discovered around Omeo in the 1850s and because of its remote location there was no law enforcement for several years. During the height of the 1850s goldrush, Omeo was a true frontier town without the presence of a police force. www.innhouse.com.au /touring/hotham.htm   (777 words)

Victoria Australia Melbourne Travel Holiday in Victoria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Live in Victoria is the Victorian government's portal for attracting people who are interested in living and seeking employment in Victoria, Australia. For your site to be included on the "Discover Victoria" web site click here. victoria melbourne australia balloon paddlesteamer fairy penguins 12 apostles football echuca ballarat murray river www.auswide-travel.com.au   (80 words)

Janauary 16, 2000   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) January 16, 2000, Omeo, Victoria, 270km E of Melbourne Mt Feathertop is the highest place in Victoria but it is only 2000 meters, so these are not nearly as tall as the ranges on the other continents. Closer to Omeo we took a walk through a deserted gold mining area called the Oriental Claims. www.iserv.net /~josephh/sunbirds/austral2/a162000.htm   (468 words)

Increased funds for multi-purpose centres in Victoria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Victorians living in the rural communities of Cann River, Omeo and Mallacoota will continue to benefit from further Federal Government funding announced today. The Federal Minister for Family Services, the Hon Judi Moylan, said multi-purpose centres in Mallacoota, Cann River and Omeo would receive a total of $274 320 over two years. Renewal of Omeo District Hospital's Multi-Purpose Centre Grant of $91,440 over 2 years to administer and provide services including: community nursing, health promotion and screenings, arthritis and hydrotherapy programs, podiatry and speech pathology; and www.health.gov.au /internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/health-archive-mediarel-1997-jm21097.htm   (426 words)

21 - An Appraisal of Airborne Geophysical Data from the 1995 Omeo Survey Victoria - VIMP Report 28 A detailed geophysical survey was flown over the Omeo 1:100 000 map sheet in eastern Victoria during 1995 for the Geological Survey of Victoria, as part of the Victorian Initiative for Minerals and Petroleum Eastern Highlands project. The Omeo survey data was acquired by Geo Instruments using a helicopter and has 200 metre line spacing. An appraisal of airborne geophysical data from the 1995 Omeo survey, Victoria. www.land.vic.gov.au /dpi/nrenmp.nsf/FID/-882B0C95F5B29EDD4A256923000A86DC?OpenDocument   (512 words)

Stormplanet by David C Simpson - Storm Videos Myself and two other chasers (Andrew McDonald and Chris Gribben) were in Stawell, Western Victoria, witnessing a fast moving thunderstorm squall line move through. Omeo #1 1.2Mb taken 20km West of Omeo around 4.30 p.m., serious updrafts. Omeo #2 1.9Mb shows close-up of corkscrew updraft www.stormplanet.com /videos.htm   (365 words)

Pendergast & Parslow John was the son of John senior, who came to Omeo in 1834 and was one of the first selectors in the region. Omeo historical society and is situated in the Omeo Historical Park. Elizabeth's father was a pioneer of the district and was the second owner of www.angelfire.com /my/pioneer/pendergast.html   (130 words)

Whiteface Press Release   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) COMPETITION from Victoria’s respected High Country weaner calf producers and studs on the hunt for performance genetics sent prices soaring to a top of $46,000 and average of $6605 for 107 Hereford bulls sold at the prestigious 40th annual Wodonga (Vic) National Hereford Sale last week. Omeo (Day 2): 1417 Hereford and Hereford-Shorthorn steers sold to $855 and averaged $705; 826 heifers sold to $940, averaged $638. The schedule began in Tasmania before moving to Victoria’s High Country and on to Queensland to visit Colin and Linda Hewitt's large-scale operation “Stirling”, near Roma where the crew will be involved in helicopter mustering. www.hereford.com.au /press/whitef.htm   (4560 words)

Recovery plan for Twenty-five threatened orchid taxa of Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales - Prasophyllum ... Not recorded elsewhere, but may be more widespread throughout the Snowy Mountains Range in NSW and Victoria. Specific details of population localities are held on DSE internal files. Parks Victoria is currently preparing a commercial contract for feral horse management. www.deh.gov.au /biodiversity/threatened/publications/recovery/25-orchids/p-niphopedium.html   (566 words)

Packhorse Adventure Trail Rides - AUSTRALIA - Bicentennial National Trail She could only come for four days but was glad of her break from her business. I spent a number of very hot days in Khancoban preparing for the next section of the ride to Omeo and waiting to hear how Melanie was going as I didn't know where she was. I arrived near Omeo on the 21st December 1998 in time to make it home for Christmas. www.illawarra.net.au /packhorse/98update.htm   (1668 words)

Omeo, Dinner Plain, Mt Hotham, Harrietville, Mt Beauty, Falls Creek, Bright, Wodonga, Tallangatta, Cooryong , Vic, ... Dominated by the majestic peaks of Mount Hotham and Mount Feathertop, the beauty of area is matched only by the quality of its ski fields, the extensiveness of its walking trails and the range of facilities that cater for the visitors who come here to enjoy it all. Acknowledged as ëthe powder capital of Australiaí, Mount Hotham is Victoriaís highest resort with an outstanding record of natural snow fall supplemented by new state of the art snowmaking facilities. With 6,600 beds between Mount Hotham and nearby Dinner Plain there is no shortage, in either amount or style, of accommodation within minutes of 245ha of terrain. www.frogandtoad.com.au /vic/ncv/omeo   (798 words)

snug as a bug in omeo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) In the heart of Omeo, Snug as a Bug building has been here nearly as long as Omeo itself. Omeo under threat Jan 2003 (photo Florence Devries) www.omeoregion.com.au /snugasabug   (137 words)

Sub-alpine villages - skivic.com 2005 - visitvictoria.com The valleys and villages around Victoria's alpine resorts are scenic and charming destinations, providing excellent accommodation and day-trip options. They are a great way to sample the local produce and wines of the region, and are just one of the many added features contributing to Victoria's unique alpine experience. Stop off at a winery in north-east Victoria and enjoy the food and wine of the region www.visitvictoria.com /displayObject.cfm/objectid.0004AAAD-A09E-1ED1-B13C80C476A90000/vvt.vhtml   (213 words)

Phone cuts hampered fire fight, inquiry told » ABC Victoria » Local News The CEPU's Burt Blackburne told the inquiry phone services to Omeo were cut for an hour on January 25, the day the bushfire hit the alpine town. He said back-up power at Morwell was overloaded and then crashed, cutting off Omeo and surrounding areas. He said the Omeo exchange used to have two permanent technicians but was now serviced from Bairnsdale. www.abc.net.au /victoria/news/200307/s913354.htm   (232 words)

VT Omeo Forum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Home » Forums » Australia and Oceania » Australia » State of Victoria » Omeo When 532,999 members from over 200 countries put their heads together, you're sure to get accurate, up-to-date and unbiased insights that you won't find anywhere else. Be the first to post a question in the Omeo Forum. forum.virtualtourist.com /forum-1871580-1-Travel-Omeo-forum.html   (90 words)

Victoria Online: Government Entry Point for Victorians   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) Victoria Online - the fastest way to find local, state and federal government information and services Check out the latest news, events and updates from around Victoria. This guide tells you all you need to know about property sales prices and trends across the state. www.vic.gov.au   (109 words)

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