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  Port Augusta, South Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Port Augusta (32°29′S 137°46′E, population 15,250) is a town in South Australia.
The port was named after Lady Augusta Sophia Young, the wife of the Governor of South Australia, Sir Henry Edward Fox Young.
Port Augusta is the seat of the City of Port Augusta local government area.
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 Port Augusta - South Australia - Australia - Travel - smh.com.au
Port Augusta is located 322 km north of Adelaide and is a genuine crossroads with roads heading north to Alice Springs and Darwin, west to the Nullarbor and the Eyre Peninsula and east to Adelaide.
Port Augusta is a prosperous and interesting rural centre which is home to an excellent tourist information office which provides lots of valuable information for people planning to travel across the Nullarbor or north through the Northern Territory.
Port Augusta, being located on the edge of the Outback, is one of the many bases for both the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the School of the Air.
www.smh.com.au /news/South-Australia/Port-Augusta/2005/02/17/1108500204576.html   (1259 words)

  
 Search For A Standard In Australia
In South Australia, the colony agreed to federation, on the condition that the commonwealth government build two railways - one from Kalgoorlie, Western Australia to Port Augusta, South Australia and the other from Marree, South Australia to Darwin, Northern Territory.
South East division from Naracoorte on the Broad Gauge line to Melbourne, to Mount Gambier Kingston SE and Beach Port and Robe.
In the South East of South Australia the network was converted to Broad gauge between 1955 and 1956.
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 Little Hills Press | Travel Info | SA: Port Augusta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Port Augusta lies on saltbush plains between Spencer Gulf and the Flinders Ranges, which are about 20km (12 miles) to the east.
Port Pirie is 95km (59 miles) south of Port August, and 229km (142 miles) north of Adelaide, and has a population of around 14,000.
South Australia's biggest and oldest mining town, Coober Pedy is 610km (379 miles) north-west of Port Augusta, and 850km (528 miles) north-west of Adelaide.
www.littlehills.com /travel_information/sa.portaugusta.shtml   (2573 words)

  
 Port Pirie, South Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
On September 28, 1876, Port Pirie was declared a municipality, with a population of 947.
Port Pirie was proclaimed a city in 1953, becoming the first provincial city in South Australia.
Port Pirie is the main centre for the Mid North area.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Port_Pirie,_South_Australia   (744 words)

  
 port augusta.yourguide
One of Port Augusta's rising athletics stars has pears in his eyes after his win in the 2006 SA Great Flinders/Outback Regional Awards.
Port Augusta's total citywide dry zone has been extended for another 12-month period, with the liquor and licensing commission agreeing to let the laws continue.
After five weeks of practice at the Port Augusta Association courts, the Northern SAPSASA Tennis team travelled to Adelaide for a week from November 6-9 for the Metropolitan/Country Carnival.
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 Public forum hears concerns over future of RFDS in Port Augusta. » ABC South Australia
Kieran Turnball is a former RFDS employee at Port Augusta.
It was an opportunity for members of the Port Augusta and outback community to air their concerns, and for members of the Royal Flying Doctor, State, Federal and local government to present their perspectives.
Kieran Turnbull is a former RFDS employee at Port Augusta.
www.abc.net.au /sa/stories/s1125015.htm   (465 words)

  
 Port Augusta South Australia. Information, Port Augusta Hotels, Apartments, Car Hire
Port Augusta is the most northerly South Australian port because it is positioned at the tip of the Spencer Gulf, 190 miles from Adelaide.
This is an industrial port, a lifeline to the working people of the outback, and it is also serves as a government and commercial centre for the region.
Australia is a vast country, larger in fact than the United States.
www.auinfo.com /Port-Augusta-south-australia.html   (337 words)

  
 AusEmade: Port Augusta Information and Attractions, South Australia (SA), Australia
Today, Port Augusta is known for being the ‘cross roads of Australia’ and the Gateway to the Flinders Ranges and the Spencer Gulf.
Situated on the quiet waterways at the head of the Spencer Gulf, Port Augusta is also a thriving industrial port.
The centre piece, and a symbol of the hardships of the early settlers, is the 135-year-old Yudnapinna Homestead, the only genuine log cabin in South Australia, which was moved to the site from over 100 km away.
www.ausemade.com.au /sa/destination/p/port-augusta-attractions.htm   (902 words)

  
 Port Augusta, South Australia Photographers - Wedding, Portrait, Commercial, Event and Other Photography Services   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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 Port Augusta, Outback South Australia SA
It is the crossroads of Australia with major highways to the Northern Territory and Western Australia converging on the town.
Port Augusta, known as the "Crossroads of Australia" - roads from Adelaide, the Flinders Ranges, Alice Springs, Perth and Whyalla all intersect here.
Port Augusta is situated at the head of Spencer Gulf.
www.totaltravel.com.au /travel/sa/flindersrange/portaugusta/guide/port-augusta   (424 words)

  
 Port Augusta City Council - Australian Arid Lands Botanic Gardens
This is because most Australians live in densely populated coastal regions and few are familiar with the unique plant and animal life which flourishes in arid Australia.
In the past, this lack of knowledge gave rise to non-sustainable farming practices, extensive vegetation clearance an inappropriate development, resulting in widespread land degradation and the extinction of many plant and animal species.
Two of Port Augusta's most important cultural and tourist centres, The Port Augusta City Council's Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden and the Fountain Gallery, are jointly hosting ARID - A Sculptural Collaboration 1 September - 6 October 2006, with two exhibitions exploring the theme of saving and conserving water.
www.portaugusta.sa.gov.au /site/page.cfm?u=820   (478 words)

  
 BUG - Backpackers Guide to Port Augusta, South Australia
Port Augusta doesn't have a lot to offer the traveller, apart from a convenient place to stock up on supplies before heading into the outback.
In general the town's sights reflect Port Augusta's position as gateway to the outback and the Flinders Ranges.
Wadlata Outback Centre, 41 Flinders Terrace, Port Augusta
www.bugaustralia.com /destinations/au-saaug.html   (253 words)

  
 Port Augusta, Australia
Australia > South Australia > Flinders Ranges and Outback
The port and industrial town of Port Augusta (pop.
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 Port Augusta Travel Information. Photos, Stories and Diaries about Port Augusta , South Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This is a typical view of this road, which at times seems neverending, but in a really beautiful, desolate way.
Australia, there is no doubt about it she’s big.
Australia is the sixth largest country in the world.
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 Port Augusta, South Australia Copywriters - Copy Writers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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 Port Augusta, South Australia - Travelmate
Once known as the crossroads of Australia, Port Augusta was earmarked as a strategic port in 1802, but it wasn’t until 1854 that serious development of the small settlement at the head of Fitzgerald Bay began.
Modern Port Augusta is distinguished by green, shady parks and gardens which strike a sharp contrast to the near-desert landscape that greets your approach to the city.
Because of its historic significance, Port Augusta also has much to offer the visitor on the two-hour Heritage Walk.
www.travelmate.com.au /Places/Places.asp?TownName=Port+Augusta_\_SA   (282 words)

  
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The Port Augusta Braves compete in the Port Pirie Night Baseball League.
We started in the competition in the 2001/2002 season which saw most of our players returning to the game from a four year absence (after the Port Augusta Night Baseball League was discontinued).
Preseason training has started and is being held at the Seaview Campus of Port Augusta Secondary School.
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 Majestic Hotels and Serviced Apartments in Adelaide & Port Augusta, South Australia.
The 4.5 star Majestic Oasis Apartments overlook the waters of the upper Spencer Gulf in sunny Port Augusta, South Australia - only 3 hours drive from Adelaide.
Why not throw your catch on one of the two guest BBQ's and talk of your adventures as you watch as the sun sink behind the ranges.
The Majestic Oasis Apartments provide a number of business facilities including in-room modem ports, a secretarial service, business services and facilities, in-room safes large enough to fit the standard laptop computer and carry case and much more.
www.majestichotels.com.au /oasis.html   (292 words)

  
 Port Augusta Hotels: Read Port Augusta Hotel Reviews and Compare Prices - TripAdvisor
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 Port Augusta South Australia Hotels & Motels - Save
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The Majestic Oasis Apartments is a 4.5 star property overlooking the magnificent Spencer Gulf in sunny Port Augusta, South Australia - 3 hours drive from Adelaide.
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 Amazon.com: Lonely Planet South Australia: Books: Denis O'Byrne   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
With this detailed guide you'll discover the delights of South Australia, from sampling the superb wines of the Barossa Valley to exploring the dramatic landscape of the stunning Flinders Ranges.
Australian Aboriginal (which literally means 'indigenous') society has the longest continuous cultural history in the world.
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 Port Augusta South Australia Hotels – 110% Best Rates Guaranteed
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 Port Augusta Hotels - Discount Hotels in Port Augusta South Australia Australia
For business and leisure travelers looking for Port Augusta hotels at a great price, Via Destinations offers excellent discounts; from charming but cheap budget hotels to luxury accommodations to great downtown hotels, airport hotels and suburban alternatives.
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 Port Augusta, South Australia: A Lightbox By Alison McCallum
Port Augusta, South Australia: A Lightbox By Alison McCallum
Port Augusta is located at the top of the Spencer Gulf in South Australia.
Transport going from east/west and north/south all go through Port Augusta.
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 Hotels and Resorts in Port Augusta South Australia
Majestic Oasis Apartments overlook the waters of the upper Spencer Gulf in sunny Port Augusta - only 3 hours drive from Adelaide.
For your convenience, the Port Augusta airport is only...
Hotel Address: National Hwy 1, Port Augusta, SA Comfort Inn Port Augusta is conveniently located, on the edge of the Great Australian Outback and is adjacent to the spectacular Flinders Range.
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 The Oasis Apartments Port Augusta South Australia
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The 75 modern and spacious apartments are fully self-contained, featuring both kitchen and laundry facilities.
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 Port Augusta Choice hotels and accommodation, Choice hotel reservations in South Australia, by all-hotels.com
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 Port Augusta, South Australia Public Relations Firms - Publicity Firms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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The Sydney Morning Herald is Australia’s most prestigious daily newspaper, reaching discerning and involved readers who trust its independence, authority and integrity.
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