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  Somerset (disambiguation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is also a British surname and, as a result, there are a number or other places in the world named after either the original county or a person called "Somerset" whose family presumably originated from the county.
A somerset is also an alteration of somersault (this version is mentioned in The Beatles song "Being For The Benefit of Mr.
Somerset - a spinoff of Another World which aired from 1970 to 1976.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Somerset_(disambiguation)   (171 words)

  
 Australia Luxury Vacations, Australia Rail Tours and Australia Cruises
Somerset on the Pier Hotel Hobart is a 4 Star hotel, located on the Elizabeth Street Pier of Sullivan Cove.
Separated from mainland Australia by a 150-mile stretch of Bass Strait, Tasmania is a land apart - a place of beautiful, unspoiled landscapes, friendly, welcoming people, a pleasant, temperate climate, wonderful food and wine and a rich history.
Roughly the size of West Virginia, Tasmania is Australia's smallest state, with dramatic coastlines, rugged mountains, tall forests and sparkling highland lakes.
www.australia-escapes.com /tasmania.html   (560 words)

  
 Dictionary of Australian Biography Sa-Sp
On his honeymoon in Tasmania he was impressed by the desire for a regular air service to the mainland, which his company inaugurated on 16 January 1931.
He was nominated to the legislative council in 1851, became attorney-general in 1854, and a member of the executive council in 1855.
His work was of the greatest use to Tasmania not only for its own sake, but for the encouragement it gave to others who made further discoveries.
gutenberg.net.au /dictbiog/0-dict-biogSa-Sp.html   (21493 words)

  
 Walking Tours to Australia, Walking Holidays in Australia, Sydney Australia Tours, Walking Tours Sydney, Walking ...
Day 1 : Arrive in Hobart and you will be transferred to Somerset on the Pier for your overnight stay – enjoy the historic heart of Hobart and the waterfront’s selection of restaurants and cafés.
Somerset on the Pier is located in Hobart’s restored waterfront area.
Thousands of years ago, when Tasmania was joined to the mainland, this Peninsula was the southerly extension of the land bridge that ran from Wilson’s promontory in Victoria to the Furneaux group of islands in Bass Strait.
www.australianportfolio.com /short-journeys/tasmania/4nts-hobart-freycinet.htm   (1230 words)

  
 Selected Families/Individuals - pafg108 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Sarah MURLEY [Parents] was born on 08 Aug 1809 in Montacute, Somerset, England and was christened on 23 Aug 1809 in Montacute, Somerset, England.
Ellen Eliza LANGDON was born in 1857 in Lyng, Somerset, England.
Alice LANGDON was born in 1871 in East Coker, Somerset, England and was christened on 11 Nov 1871 in East Coker, Somerset, England.
members.shaw.ca /claydonpsn/pafg108.htm   (1003 words)

  
 Somerset on the Pier - Hobart   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Somerset on the Pier - Hobart, Hobart, Tasmania -- Noisy Somerset on the Pier
We stayed 2 nights at Somerset on the Pier in October 04 and were disappointed.
On the plus side Somerset on the Pier is in a great position close to Salamanca, Harbour Cruises and fabulous restuarants.
draco.centerline.com /hotel66122.html   (264 words)

  
 Selected Families/Individuals - pafg117 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Agnes LANGDON was born on 24 Mar 1861 in Hamilton, Tasmania.
Florence Maude ROE was born on 03 Aug 1879 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.
Frederick Robert ROE was born on 31 Oct 1881 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.
members.shaw.ca /claydonpsn/pafg117.htm   (535 words)

  
 Tasmanian Thomas Family and related Families - pafg23 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Sally-Anne Fulton was born on 10 Jun 1961 in Tarraleah, Tasmania, Australia.
Pauline Anne Littler was born on 22 Jun 1964 in Wynyard, Tasmania, Australia.
Deborah Maree Littler was born on 25 Jun 1967 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.
www.users.on.net /~cjthomas/thomas/pafg23.htm   (588 words)

  
 Somerset - Tasmania -
Somerset is located 6 km from Burnie (it is realistically a bedroom town to Burnie) and 156 km from Launceston on the Cam River.
It is a basically a combination of a beach town with a service centre for the surrounding industries.
Somerset is one of those towns where people have conspired to make the beachfront as inaccessible as possible.
www.theage.com.au /news/Tasmania/Somerset/2005/02/17/1108500205960.html   (288 words)

  
 Tasmanian GP Atlas
The Somerset Medical Centre is a purpose built facility which commenced operations in 1962.
Somerset is situated on the mouth of the Cam River on the North West coast of Tasmania.
Somerset and Wynyard are the main residential and service towns for the area.
www.gpatlas.org.au /print.php?id=109070   (325 words)

  
 Celebration of Literature   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Somerset Novella National Writing Competition is open to ALL current secondary school students attending school in Australia.
The state winners will have the opportunity to attend the Somerset Celebration of Literature (8-11 March 2006), be billeted by students of the Somerset Wordsmiths' Club, attend events of the Literature Festival over the four days - including the Literary Dinner on Friday 10th March where the national winner will be announced.
Contact Somerset College on 07 5530 3777 Fax 07 5525 2676 for an entry form or e-mail your request, stating your name and address to events@somerset.qld.edu.au
www.somerset.qld.edu.au /cofl/novella.htm   (285 words)

  
 Ricky Ponting - Stats, Pics, Profile and Interviews - www.cricketfundas.com
My small island state of Tasmania for the first time has a cricketer who is the captain of Australia which isn't surprising as international cricketers from Tasmania usually come few and far between.
Tasmania has only a population of 470,000 but has produced many fine cricketers over the years such as David Boon and Jamie Cox.
Ricky Ponting was known to be rich in talent ever since he was 12 when he became the youngest person in the world to have a bat sponsor as he was signed by Kookaburra.
www.cricketfundas.com /pontingbio.html   (578 words)

  
 Gilmour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Charles Gilmour was probably the biggest landowner in the early years of Somerset (Tasmania).
He selected a 325 acre block of Crown land on the western outskirts of Somerset for his Fairlands Beach property and built a twelve room brick homestead which was the most substantial in the Somerset area.
Charles Gilmour also acquired an additional 1400 acres running from the coastline inland to the seabrook area and was able to give three of his sons Duncan, Jack and Keith, a farm when they completed their education.
www.geocities.com /marioncagney/Gilmour.html   (155 words)

  
 Somerset S Localities Tasmania Australia Oceania Regional
Somerset, Berkley close to school dealFall River Herald News, MA - Nov 28, 2005...
Medeiros said Wednesday that he is "very optimistic" Somerset?s School Committee will agree to the conditions during its Nov....
Bear-baiting alleged in Somerset CountyThe Tribune-Democrat, PA - 4 hours agoA trophy fl bear shot in Somerset County is turning out to be an expensive hunting trip for four suburban Pittsburgh men.
www.iaswww.com /ODP/Regional/Oceania/Australia/Tasmania/Localities/S/Somerset   (307 words)

  
 RACGP | 1000th Member | Media Releases 2001   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Rural Faculty is the fastest growing rural medical faculty in Australia with today's announcement of the 1000th member, Tasmania GP Dr Jeanine Richardson.
She graduated from the University of Tasmania in 1988 and joined the RACGP in 1990.
By 1993 Dr Richardson had completed her vocational training and was admitted as a Fellow of the College.
www.racgp.org.au /ruraldocument.asp?id=825   (460 words)

  
 Real Estate, Property, Land and Homes for Sale, lease and rent - realestate.com.au
Situated at the top of Somerset on a level block sits 3 bedroom, 2 living area and 2nd toilet.
With views of the sea from the living area of this 2 bedroom villa tucked away in a quiet Cul-de -sac.
Don't be deceived by first impressions-this is a lovely spacious home situated on a level block in the much sought after Bells Parade in Somerset.
www.realestate.com.au /cgi-bin/rsearch?idir=1&a=s&s=tas&u=somerset   (387 words)

  
 A LIVING HISTORY OF THE PIONEERS OF WARATAH,TASMANIA - pafg211 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Gertrude Alice BETTS was born on 26 Jun 1882 in Deloraine,Tasmania,Australia.
William Alfred BETTS was born on 27 Apr 1884 in Exton Tasmania Australia.
Mercy Amy BETTS was born on 3 Feb 1887 in Sheffield,Tasmania,Australia.
home.iprimus.com.au /waratah/waratah/pafg211.htm   (160 words)

  
 Tasmania - North West Coast, page 6   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Stanley Village Motel is situated on the waterfront beneath the famous ‘Nut’ in North West Tasmania.
Tasmania's picturesque north west coast offers a range of attractions to visitors.
We offer special rates for multiple night stays, providing you the opportunity to experience and fully appreciate all there is to offer.
www.wheretostay.com.au /catalog/listings/all/tas705/0/all/6   (451 words)

  
 Somerset, North-West, Tasmania, TAS Houses >$500 @ Cracker - Australia's Free Classifieds Community   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
If you are aware of the market at Somerset you will know this property won't sit for long don't procrasti...
This 3 bedroom house on 3 1/2 acres has it all, catch your own fish from the creek that runs all year and is used for watering pastures and house supply.
Set on approximately 32 acres close to town with Seabrook creek running through the property this as new 3 bedroom (plus study) brick veneer home is immaculatley presented, huge kitchen, dining family room, larg...
realestate.cracker.com.au /real-estate/share/tas/tasmania/north-west/somerset/house/500/127.html   (366 words)

  
 COMPANY - Online Information article about COMPANY
When a company is to be registered the memorandum of association accompanied by a copy of the articles is taken to the office of the registrar of joint stock companies at See also:
SOMERSET, ROBERT CARR (or KER), EARL OF (e.
Somerset House, together with the following documents: 1.
encyclopedia.jrank.org /COM_COR/COMPANY.html   (7579 words)

  
 Hobart / Tasmania hotels: Somerset On The Pier, Hobart / Tasmania, Australia. Hotel description, reviews, deals from ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Somerset On The Pier, Hobart / Tasmania, Australia
Somerset on the Pier is a unique 4 star all suite apartment-hotel stunningly located on the Elizabeth Street Pier, Hobart.
Somerset on the Pier is a non-smoking residence and offers you the pleasures of crisp, clean air within the comforts of your residence and opportunities to explore Hobart's natural beauty, charm and heritage from one of Australia's most picturesque ports.
www.asiahotels.com /hotelinfo/Somerset_On_The_Pier   (493 words)

  
 Cricinfo - Players and Officials - Peter Bowler
The elder statesman of county cricket in the 2004 season, during which he announced his intention to retire, Peter Bowler was one of the few modern cricketers to play on into his forties.
He made his debut for Leicestershire in 1986, and went on to represent Derbyshire, Tasmania and ultimately Somerset in a 19-year career.
Somerset openers Trescothick, left, and Bowler got their team off to a flying start
content.cricinfo.com /england/content/player/10626.html   (236 words)

  
 Education Somerset S Localities Tasmania Australia Oceania Regional
The wells also would give the Somerset County Board of Education in Westover the option of tapping onto county water lines.
Middlesex and northern Monmouth counties; the state's midsection in Somerset and Mercer...
Somerset Police!British National Party, UK - Nov 28, 2005...
www.iaswww.com /ODP/Regional/Oceania/Australia/Tasmania/Localities/S/Somerset/Education   (392 words)

  
 Somerset, Tasmania - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Somerset, Tasmania - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
This page was last modified 21:02, 29 May 2005.
This encyclopedia, history, geography and biography article about Somerset, Tasmania contains research on
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Somerset,_Tasmania   (76 words)

  
 Tasmania - Traveler Reviews - Noisy Somerset on the Pier - TripAdvisor
In October we travelled to Tasmania for a week in the north west of the island.
The village overlooked by the land mass "The Nut" is a good place just to wander, eat, still and watch, and generally have a relaxing time.
Reluctantly we moved on and the hassle free driving in Tasmania certainly added to the journey.
www.tripadvisor.com /ShowUserReviews-g255096-r2816732-Tasmania.html   (1199 words)

  
 Waratah-Wynyard Council - Welcome - Local Government, Somerset, Boat Harbour, Sisters Beach, Tulips, Beaches
Waratah-Wynyard has a temperate climate with an average temperature of 12 degrees Celsius in the winter months and an average temperature of 22 degrees Celsius during summer.
Waratah-Wynyard, the heart of Tasmania's beautiful north west, includes the coastal towns and villages of Wynyard, Somerset, Boat Harbour and Sisters Beach, the rural town of Yolla and the former mining towns of Waratah and Corinna.
It is renowned for the spectacular display of tulips at Table Cape that showcases a local festival, "Bloomin' Tulips" held each October.
www.warwyn.tas.gov.au   (256 words)

  
 Somerset, North-West, Tasmania, TAS Unspecifieds @ Cracker - Australia's Free Classifieds Community   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
SOMERSET $120,000 125 Little Village Lane Somerset, Tasmania (TAS)
SOMERSET "UNDER CONTRACT" $130,000 105 Pelissier Street Somerset, Tasmania (TAS)
Approx 2.5 acres of land situated approx 10-15 minutes walk to the CBD of Somerset.
realestate.cracker.com.au /real-estate/share/tas/tasmania/north-west/somerset/unit/63.html   (490 words)

  
 DPIWE - Dairy Effluent Management Design Services
Two of the consultants who attended the professional training program are now able to assist dairy farmers to meet these requirements with a process that includes site investigation, soil analysis, water, nutrient and financial budgets plus the supply and installation of appropriate equipment.
A training certificate is offered by TAFE (telephone: 6434 5811) and one equipment supplier (Irrigation Tasmania at Somerset) has also attended the training program.
Questions concerning its content can be sent to Dairy Enquiries by using the feedback form, by mail to GPO Box 44, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 7001, or by telephone to 03 6421 7626.
www.dpiwe.tas.gov.au /inter.nsf/WebPages/CPAS-5L73YQ?open   (510 words)

  
 Somerset on Salamanca - Accommodation.
In an area fast becoming known as the heart of Tasmania’s cultural life and celebrated for the award-winning Salamanca Market, is the perfectly located Somerset on Salamanca, a non-smoking residence.
Visit the Theatre Royal, the oldest theatre in Australia as well as Anglesea Barracks, the oldest military establishment still used by the Army, which is open for the public.
In addition to the wide spectrum of facilities and services at Somerset on Salamanca, you have access to the serviced offices and function and conference centre at Somerset on the Pier.
www.ozhorizons.com.au /tas/hobart/somerset_sal/home.html   (264 words)

  
 Tasmania - Traveler Reviews - Somerset on the Pier-could be great or terrible! - TripAdvisor
Tasmania - Traveler Reviews - Somerset on the Pier-could be great or terrible!
Hobart: Somerset on the Pier: "Somerset on the Pier-could be great or terrible!"
We just returned from Australia, and spent three nights at Somerset on the Pier early this month.
www.tripadvisor.com /ShowUserReviews-g255096-r3307112-Tasmania.html   (1393 words)

  
 Waratah-Wynyard Council - FAQ Cemeteries - Local Government, Somerset, Boat Harbour, Sisters Beach, Tulips, Beaches
The cemeteries in Tasmania are subject to the State legislation: Burial and Cremation Act 2002.
This Act makes provision for the establishment and management of crematoria and cemeteries, to provide for, and regulate, the handling and storage of human remains, to amend certain Acts and to repeal the Cremation Act 1934.
However, only the Waratah and Wynyard Lawn cemeteries are still in use unless there is a prior reservation for one of the other cemeteries.
www.warwyn.tas.gov.au /site/page.cfm?u=305   (778 words)

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