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RAN Station 9 Pinkenba, (also know as Myrtletown) Indicator Loop Station and Photo-electric Beam On 3 February 1943 it was decided to lay another Indicator Loop from Myrtletown to Fisherman's Island along with a Photo Electric Beam across the Brisbane River as part of the seaward defences for Moreton Bay. HMAS Bangalow across the entrance of the Brisbane River between RAN Station 9 Pinkenba at Myrtletown and Fisherman Island 2 March 1943. RAN Station 8 Fisherman Island was unfortunately demolished during the development of the new Port of Brisbane at Fisherman Island. home.st.net.au /~dunn/ran/ran9.htm   (675 words)

Brisbane Suburb: Pinkenba - History of Pinkenba - ourbrisbane.com Pinkenba was originally known as Boggy Creek until it became known as Myrtletown North, which was part of a larger area known as Myrtletown. It is a landmark in Pinkenba and it was acquired by BP in 1984 and has undergone several expansions and technology upgrades. Boggy Creek, Pinkenba has long been a feature of the suburb and in recent times 1500 trees have been planted to enhance the catchment area and the life of the creek. www.ourbrisbane.com /living/suburbs/pinkenba/history   (408 words)

Brisbane Suburb: Pinkenba - REIQ Profile for Pinkenba - ourbrisbane.com Pinkenba is a mainly industrial suburb stretching from the mouth of the Brisbane River to the Royal Queensland Golf Club and Gateway Bridge. Located on the northern side of the River, Pinkenba is home to numerous wharfs and industrial plants such as the BP Oil Refinery on Bulwer Island. Enquiries about the reproduction of part or all of the information should be directed to the Public Affairs Department The Real Estate Institute of Qld Ph This information has been carefully compiled by the REIQ and is not intended to be treated as a warranty or promise as to the correctness of the information. www.ourbrisbane.com /living/suburbs/pinkenba/reiq   (298 words)

Bayer CropScience - Recent News "Pinkenba is ideally located 12 Kilometres from Brisbane in Queensland, and is accessible by road, air and by sea." said Mark, " which is one of the reasons Pinkenba was declared a national distribution depot in 2001." The Pinkenba site was first established in 1950, as it has achieved ISO 9000 certification for quality in 1992 and ISO 14000 certification for environmental management in 1996. Sixty percent of our workforce have been with us for more than 10 years!” The backbone of the Supply Chain, the Pinkenba Plant is the origin of many products and the hub for national distribution. www.bayercropscience.com.au /news/?id=2004082038337Pinkenba   (279 words)

Pinkenba Wharf - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Pinkenba Wharf is an Australian wharf, located in within the Port of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The majority of cruise liners that visit the port currently dock at the Pinkenba Wharf, located on the north side of the Brisbane River. Australian cruise ship company PandO Cruises uses the Pinkenba wharf as a base for its cruise ships, "Pacific Sky" and "Pacific Star". en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pinkenba_Wharf   (158 words)

Pinkenba residents fear detention centre change of mind. 27/10/2006. ABC News Online Pinkenba residents fear detention centre change of mind. Residents of the Brisbane suburb of Pinkenba have called on the Federal Government to sell off surplus land earmarked for an immigration detention centre. But the parliamentary secretary to the Immigration Minister, Andrew Robb, says there are no plans to expand the Pinkenba centre. www.abc.net.au /news/newsitems/200610/s1775213.htm   (278 words)

Pinkenba, Queensland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Pinkenba is the name of a suburb in eastern Brisbane on the northern side of the Brisbane River. Pinkenba is also the site of the now-abandoned Pinkenba railway station. Given the limited exit routes, racing and "hooning" in this area could only be regarded as extremely foolish, as a police lockdown of the entire area is, at most, a 6-car task. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pinkenba,_Queensland   (230 words)

Brisbane Radio (VIB)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) Brisbane Radio was the fourth coastal radio station to be established by the Postmaster General's Office, opening on 2 September 1912. The station was built at Pinkenba, a small rural village about 13 kilometres from Brisbane. This site was chosen because the air was cooler than in Brisbane itself -important to ensure the efficient operation of the early crystal receiver sets. www.satellite-terminals.com /radio_history/main2.htm   (142 words)

Green Left - Residents oppose Pinkenba refugee prison Swan added that the land allocated for the Pinkenba detention centre is an army base and it should not be closed down because it was needed for “defence of the country”. Swan did not express opposition to the mandatory detention of asylum seekers, nor did he call for all immigration detention centres to be closed. A motion opposing the proposed detention centre was passed without opposition, despite a minority of residents, led by Nicholson, speaking in favour of the centre. www.greenleft.org.au /2002/497/28061   (465 words)

Boggy Ck to Kedron Brook Habitat Corridor The hatched areas, excluding Pinkenba village, on Map 1 and 2 should be identified in planning schemes as conservation areas and that this be overlayed with State and Local VCA's. Close attention should be given to stormwater control up-slope of this area using artificial wetlands and retention basins to minimise the flow of contaminant into the conservation area. These areas suffer from introduced grasses and herbs which are limiting natural regeneration, compounded by the linear strip of vegetation, exposure to winds and lack of seed resource for the successful regeneration process. brec.ozecol.org /pinkEPR.html   (2166 words)

Detention row revived | The Courier-Mail   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) THE Immigration Department has revived plans for a detention centre at Pinkenba beside Brisbane Airport three years after people power defeated the idea. Details of what Canberra describes as an immigration transit accommodation centre will be released next week at a public meeting. Pinkenba Community Association president Daryl Bertwistle believes the project involves townhouse developments accommodating up to 50 people. www.news.com.au /couriermail/story/0,23739,20598624-3102,00.html   (384 words)

surf pinkenba,pinkenba surf,surfing pinkenba,pinkenba surfing,australia qld,brisbane,australia + pacificsurf spot, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) Pinkenba is on the northside rivermouth of the Brisbane river. Before ya go check the Cruise ship/tankership schedule in the Courier Mail and make sure there are big ships scheduled to enter the port. Let us know if we forgot something at Pinkenba. www.wannasurf.com /spot/Australia_Pacific/Australia_QLD/Brisbane/pinkenba/index.html   (420 words)

Green Left - Green It Up features Pinkenba case The Pinkenba night was a joint fundraiser for GLW and the Aboriginal Legal Service to help continue the campaign for justice for Aboriginal youth. Last May 10, three Aboriginal teenagers were abducted by police in the Valley Mall and abandoned at Pinkenba, near the mouth of the Brisbane River. Lionel Fogarty spoke movingly of the death of Daniel Yock in police custody in 1993 and of the Yock family's ongoing determination to seek justice over this crime. www.greenleft.org.au /1995/184/12184   (310 words)

Farmers Info - Australia's Leading Farming Information Source - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) The capital cost of the project is estimated at $150 million with approximately 300 jobs during the construction period and 50 jobs during operation. The Pinkenba Refinery could deliver 71% of this requirement," she said. Primary Energy Pty Limited's proposal is to establish a dry milling ethanol bio-refinery on an existing industrial site at Pinkenba. www.farmersinfo.com.au /pages/news/2006_dec/news069.html   (370 words)

Bayer CropScience - Our Sites The Bayer CropScience Pinkenba manufacturing plant is located on the banks of the Brisbane River, site is situated on approximately 10km north east of Brisbane, Queensland. There are six separate manufacturing locations on site, specialising in blending, formulation and re-packing a full range of crop protection products. Pinkenba manufacturing plant north east of Brisbane, Queensland. www.bayercropscience.com.au /aboutus/oursites.asp   (438 words)

Brisbane River Map, Queensland, Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) It originally referred to what we now call New Farm, and the Aboriginal people referred to the area now known as Pinkenba as Dumben, a kind of tree fern. The Aboriginal name was Binkin-ba, but Europeans altered the pronunciation to Pinkenba and gave it to another place. As the name suggests it was developed as a new farm for the convict settlement. www.ourindooroopilly.com /brisbane-river-map.html   (4573 words)

LST-202 During the end of April and early May, 1943, she underwent shakedown exercises at St. Andrews and St. Joseph Bay areas, Florida. On 13 May 1943, she was underway for the Pinkenba, Queensland, Australia via the Panama Canal, Bora Bora, Tutuila, Samoa, Suva, Fiji Islands and Noumea, New Caledonia. She arrived at Pinkenba on 16 August 1943, and reported to Commanding 7th Amphibious Force. www.uscg.mil /hq/g-cp/history/WEBCUTTERS/LST_202.html   (1221 words)

Australian Fishing Community Chat Boards He would like to know of one hiring out boats that is self driven with a 6hp as he does not have a licence - preferably a 4 metre boat. It has been a while but my Dad used to take me for a few hours in a hire tinny from Pinkenba Boat Ramp... There is a shop there and he has some tinnys that he hires out... www.ausfish.com.au /forum/YaBB.cgi?num=1155984878/4   (313 words)

Helitech - Company Information In December 1999, Helitech relocated to a new 5,500m 2 (59,000 sq ft) purpose-built complex on 1.5 hectares of riverside land at Pinkenba, Queensland. This new facility is located three kilometres from Brisbane International Airport and incorporates spacious, clear span hangar, and dedicated specialty workshops for structural repairs, drive train component overhaul, hydraulic component overhaul, rotor blade and bonded panel repairs, and electrical and avionics servicing. New Facility on the Brisbane River at Pinkenba www.helitech.com.au /aboutus/company.htm   (440 words)

Brisbane River Festival 2005 By working co-operatively with a number of catchment groups, Rivercleans provide an easy way for you to get involved and contribute to the protection of our water resources. A total of eight Riverclean events will be conducted from April to September linking the Brisbane River catchment areas around Brisbane including Pinkenba Community Common, Tingalpa Wetlands, Boggy Creek, Pine Rivers, Norman Creek and Rocks Riverside Park at Jindalee. Popular National Nine News weather presenter and one of Rivercleans' passionate supporters, John Schluter, precedes each Riverclean with a visit to a school near the clean site to encourage students to become involved. www.riverfestival.com.au /index.php?page=RiverClean   (241 words)

USS SLC OFFICIAL DECK LOGS-JUNE 1942 Maneuvering incident to mooring to port side to Pinkenba Railroad Wharf, Brisbane, Austrailia. Moored port side to Pinkenba Railroad Wharf, Brisbane, Australia. Moored port side to Pinkenba Railroad Wharf, Brisbane, Australia, in special anti-submarine condition of readiness. ussslcca25.com /decklg12.htm   (1014 words)

RailPictures.Net » Photo Search Result Notice the old style signals still standing next to the line. Remarks: The Blue Baby and her carriages begin to traverse the Balloon loop at Pinkenba, ready to return to Brisbane City This train is on the "Iron Road Restaurant" train tour. www.railpictures.net /showphotos.php?road_number=1051   (161 words)

QROTI - South East - Doomben/Pinkenba Line The Pinkenba line (portion to Doomben only) runs for 9.9 kilometres (6.2 miles) east-north-east from Brisbane's Central Station. Rail services recommenced in January 1998 so far as Doomben, with some bus services remaining from Eagle Junction to Doomben and/or Doomben to Pinkenba. Normal suburban (rail) services are provided by QR Citytrain, and the average travel time between Doomben and Central is approximately 20 minutes for an all stations service. qroti.com /southeast/explore/pinkenba   (242 words)

Call for CJC appeal rights   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) In her submission to the Queensland Police Service Review, former CJC part-time commissioner Dr Janet Irwin said the leniency of suspended sentences given to police officers in cases such as to the 'Pinkenba six' warranted an appeals process. The current police review is headed Sir Max Bingham, who was CJC chairman when Dr Irwin was a commissioner in 1990-1993. Earlier this month, Deputy Police Commissioner Bill Aldrich decided not to sack or demote the 'Pinkenba six' who in May 1994 drove three Aboriginal boys to Pinkenba and forced them to walk 14 km home without shoes after 4 am. users.tpg.com.au /adslflfl/1996/irwin1.htm   (487 words)

Brisbane Suburb: Pinkenba - Map of Pinkenba - ourbrisbane.com Brisbane Suburb: Pinkenba - Map of Pinkenba - ourbrisbane.com View or print the neighbourhood maps relevant to Pinkenba and surrounding areas showing: For more information about this neigbourhood, read the Pocket Neighbourhood Guide. www.ourbrisbane.com /living/suburbs/pinkenba/map   (229 words)

Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) Please read the following sample itinerary of how much fun can be had in 24 hours at Tangalooma. 1630 Check-in at Tangalooma's Wharf at Holt St. Pinkenba for a 1700 Ferry departure. 0930 Check in at Tangalooma's Wharf at Holt St. Pinkenba for a 1000am Ferry departure. www.tangalooma.com /tangalooma/chinese/whattodo/index.htm   (551 words)

Pink Lord - Pinkenba & Smorgas Lord - nAM sHUB oF eNKI RMX | Monster Zoku Onsomb! Pink Lord - Pinkenba and Smorgas Lord - nAM sHUB oF eNKI RMX Pink Lord - Pinkenba and Smorgas Lord - nAM sHUB oF eNKI RMX Artist: Pinkenba and Smorgas Lord - nAM sHUB oF eNKI RMX www.monsterzoku.com /node/262   (51 words)

ashes to ashes, rust to rust on Flickr - Photo Sharing! And its back to industrial themes, Theyre one of my favourite things to shoot in many ways, there's beauty in the industrial ugliness all around us if you know where to look. Here's hoping I now have more time to shoot in the coming weeks. This ones a railway spike rusting in the sand and rock of the railbed at Pinkenba Grain Terminal - I looked down and liked the position and the look of it for some reason, simple treatment, a bit of contrast adjustment basically. www.flickr.com /photos/monkeyc/262782938   (325 words)

Aus.Rail Newsgroup Archives - February 1998: Re: Doomben (Pinkenba) Line Regular Passenger Trains Return   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) Re: Doomben (Pinkenba) Line Regular Passenger Trains Return Next message: Garry R. Ford: "Re: Doomben (Pinkenba) Line Regular Passenger Trains Return" Maybe in reply to: Leigh Kirwan: "Doomben (Pinkenba) Line Regular Passenger Trains Return" www.railpage.org.au /ausrail/98feb/0790.html   (217 words)

Pinkenba   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11) Photograph 1960, from the collection of Dr J W F Scrimgeour Not all stations in Australia were signalled to the high standards set by British signalling, and Pinkenba was a fine example of a station with no interlocking at all. It was the terminus of a single-line suburban branch from Brisbane, and the only signal provided was a home signal, protecting the station from approaching trains. www.signalbox.org /overseas/australia/pinkenba.htm   (130 words)

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