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  Tenterfield, New South Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tenterfield is a town and Local Government Area in New South Wales, Australia.
Tenterfield is located in the north of the state, in the New England region.
It is very close to the border of Queensland, leading to it being a centre for the promotion of Federation of the Australian States.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tenterfield   (201 words)

  
 Tenterfield Terrier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Tenterfield Terrier has English origins but, like dog breeds such as the Miniature Fox Terrier, the Australian Terrier, the Silky Terrier, and the Australian Cattle Dog, was developed uniquely in Australia.
The town of Tenterfield is significant in Australian history, and the best-known owner of its saddlery was a man named George Woolnough, who was immortalized by his grandson, entertainer Peter Allen, as the “Tenterfield Saddler”.
The name Tenterfield Terrier was suggested in the 1990s by Don Burke, a television personality of the era, and was adopted during the renaming of one of the then-Miniature Fox Terrier clubs.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tenterfield_Terrier   (603 words)

  
 Walkabout - Tenterfield
Tenterfield, 715 km north-east of Sydney and 275 km south of Brisbane, is a town of deciduous trees which are seen to best effect in autumn.
The Tenterfield area is devoted to sheep and cattle though orchards, farm crops, a silica mine and a growing tourism sector all contribute to the local economy.
Possibly the duel was complicated by Mitchell declaring the township of Tenterfield on Donaldson's station.
www.walkabout.com.au /locations/NSWTenterfield.shtml   (3151 words)

  
 Dog Breeds - Tenterfield Terrier   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Though the Tenterfield Terrier originated in England in the 1800's, it was developed into the type it is today in Australia, making it one of only a few truly Australian bred dogs.
The Tenterfield Terrier must be square in appearance with a balanced length of leg and his chest no deeper than his elbow, with his weight to be in proportion to the dog.
The Tenterfield Terrier is predominantly white, with fl, liver and/or tan markings in its various tones.
www.dog-breeds.co.uk /breeds/t01.htm   (366 words)

  
 Tenterfield Terrier, Dog Breed Information Center®, Tenterfield Terriers
This means that rodents and Tenterfield Terriers should be kept separated, although the dog may learn to tolerate the rodent in time.
A lot of Tenterfield terriers will get along will with cats who stand their ground but will chase cats who are scared and who run.
The Tenterfield Terrier was developed by crossing the Standard Fox Terriers (Smooth) with the Manchester Black and Tan or English Toy Terriers (Black and Tan).
www.dogbreedinfo.com /tenterfieldterrier.htm   (1193 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Secondly, Tenterfield pressed its claim to be the junction for an east-west line to connect the tablelands with the coast, a dream that several New England towns cherished for the next fifty years.
Tenterfield's case was the least seriously entertained, but it was pressed from time to time with commendable vigour.
Tenterfield was in much the same league as Glen Innes, the next main town and the next main station up the line towards Sydney.
www.une.edu.au /geoplan/Tenterfield_RailwayStation1.htm   (4510 words)

  
 Casino,Tenerfield Australia, hotels , New South Wales, climate, rainfall, car hire
Tenterfield has the hills of the Great Dividing Range as a backdrop and is famous for its colourfully vivid autumn leaf displays.
Tenterfield is also close to what are known as 'The Granite Belt Wineries' which is a relatively young and up and coming wine region.
Tenterfield is also ideally placed to explore The Boonoo Boonoo National Park, which has a 200 m waterfall which plunges into a gorge and rainforest gully.
www.auinfo.com /Tenterfeld-Casino.html   (545 words)

  
 Tenterfield High School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Tenterfield is a thriving town of 3,500 people sitting astride the Great Dividing Range at the northern end of the New England Highlands.
Tenterfield is known as the"birthplace of the Nation" as it was in the School of Arts hall here that Sir Henry Parkes made his famous "Tenterfield Speech" on October 24, 1889.
Tenterfield is a farming community with beef cattle, sheep and now wine growing predominant.
www.cap.nsw.edu.au /TenterfieldHS/tenterfield_high_school.htm   (266 words)

  
 Tenterfield Shire - Online Community
The Tenterfield Shire is one of the most romantic and colourful of Australia's regions.
The Region is full of beauty with ancient rainforests and vast stands of stately eucalypts, that provide a home for Lyre birds, kangaroos, wallabies and platypus all living and enjoying their natural environment.
TENTERFIELD :'The Birthplace of our Nation' Rich volcanic soil and high altitudes bring climatic conditions that are more than favourable to the production of excellent wines.
www.giveanaussieago.com.au /towns/TenterfieldShire.html   (222 words)

  
 Tenterfield Terrier Breed Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Tenterfield, as a place, is also known as the “Birthplace of the Australian Nation” — Hence, because of the renown of The Tenterfield Saddler and “the birthplace of a Nation” our little dogs became “The Tenterfield Terrier” -the birth of a brand new Australian developed and bred dog.
The establishment of the Tenterfield Terrier Club of Australia Inc took place in January 1993, and its main purpose (for the present time) is to register all dogs and bitches below 4th Generation, animals having gained 4th generation TTC Australia Inc.listed papers are to be registered with their respective State Canine Control bodies.
At the A.N.K.C Perth Conference held in October 2001 it was resolved that the Tenterfield Terrier be accepted as a recognised breed and accepted onto the Main Register as from 1st January 2002.
www.pupcity.com /dog-breeds/tenterfield-terrier.asp   (696 words)

  
 Tenterfield   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
As throughout the region, however, the real attractions of Tenterfield lie outside town – undulating pastures and orchards, remnants of stands of eucalypt and rainforests, and rugged granite hills.
Bald Rock, in a national park of the same name near the Queensland border, about 30km northeast of Tenterfield, is Australia’s second-largest monolith, after Uluru, but a grey granite version, 213m high.
Tenterfield YHA Lodge, 2 Manners St, is an old country hotel surrounded by parklands, incorporating a caravan park and a small hostel.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/newsouthwales/tenterfield.asp   (314 words)

  
 National Trust Property Guide - "Tenterfield Star Building", Tenterfield, NSW, Australia
Tenterfield is a town with tourist and historical interest, one of three recognised Federation towns in Australia.
Tenterfield is on the New England Ranges, a comfortable three hour drive from Brisbane and lies 20km inside the New South Wales order.
Tenterfield has a population of over 3,000 and services a larger rural area and population.
www.nationaltrust.com.au /star.html   (449 words)

  
 Tenterfield High School - 12/10/2000 - ADJ
Tenterfield High School has experienced difficulties in filling permanent vacancies in the science department and has been forced to look interstate for an agricultural science teacher.
Students in country schools such as Tenterfield High School have the right to expect that their schools be adequately resourced with the appropriate number of teachers and a stable teaching work force.
Yet, Tenterfield High School has been forced to look interstate for teachers, to make do with an inadequate supply of casual teachers and to wait many months for permanent positions to be filled.
www.parliament.nsw.gov.au /prod/parlment/hansart.nsf/V3Key/LC20001012030   (550 words)

  
 OzPets - Breeds - Tenterfield Terrier
The fox hunters of the day found they needed to develop a small dog of great agility that was able to go to ground to chase out vermin from their dens and then able to leap into the saddlebags on the horse to pursue the chase with the hounds.
The Tenterfield is at home either hunting larger vermin on the land, hunting small vermin around the home and property or curled up on a loving knee in front of a fire.
The Tenterfield is an ideal companion for both children and the elderly alike.
www.ozpets.com.au /dogs/review/tenterfieldterrier.shtml   (850 words)

  
 Tenterfield Garden Factsheet - Gardening Australia - ABC
The inland northern NSW harsh climate is in stark contrast to the almost sub-tropical climate of adjacent coastal areas.
Tenterfield, at 1000m above sea level, is one of the coldest places in Australia during winter, experiencing up to 60 frosts a year and temperatures regularly plunging to -10 degrees.
The 80 ha cattle property of Carolyn and Peter Robinson, Glenrock, is situated in a frost hollow at the bottom of the Tenterfield valley.
www.abc.net.au /gardening/stories/s133792.htm   (474 words)

  
 TENTERFIELD - Online Community
Tenterfield is one of the most romantic and colourful of Australia's frontier towns, and is known as “The Birthplace of Our Nation”
Tenterfield is the place to be during the fruit picking months as the opportunity to pick your own fruit is very popular.
Tenterfield provides accommodation ranging from caravan parks & backpackers accommodation, bed & breakfast cottages, motels, to 'get-away from it all' farmstays.
www.giveanaussieago.com.au /towns/Tenterfield.html   (260 words)

  
 Untitled Document   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Extracts from the reminiscences of early settlers in Tenterfield district.
Letter from G.E. Brooks, mayor of Tenterfield to Mr n Crawford, declining invitation to be present at a special meeting of the Tenterfield District Historical Society in honour of the visit to Mrs L.T. Daley Mrs Daley was the research secretary of the Richmond River Historical Society Lismore 13/9/1957 V3097/29
A chronology of events in the Tenterfield district of NSW n.d.
www.une.edu.au /geoplan/Tenterfield_Crawford.htm   (2293 words)

  
 Tenterfield New South Wales Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Tenterfield is one of Australia's most signifigant historic settlements through preservation of it's landmark buildings.
Fishing in Tenterfield is good all year round in well restocked rivers and waterways.
Tenterfield creek, which runs through the centre of Tenterfield can be fished and holds yellowbelly and cod.
alren1956.tripod.com /hotdealsonhotels/australia/australiatenterfield.html   (371 words)

  
 TENTERFIELD Photo Gallery
The Tenterfield Saddlery is one part of Tenterfield that is internationally known, made famous by one of Tenterfield's own, Peter Allen, in his famous song about his Grandfather.
The last train into the Tenterfield Railway Station was on October 24, 1989 but through the efforts of the local Railway Preservation Society, the station is 'staying on the rails'.
On the left is Tenterfield's Centenary Cottage Museum and, on the left, one of the many buildings in Tenterfield that reflect the heritage of the town.
www.nnsw.com.au /tenterfield/gallery.html   (270 words)

  
 Tenterfield to have referendum on fluoride
TENTERFIELD people may yet have a chance to voice their opinion on whether fluoride should be added to the town water supply.
Department of Health Oral Health Project Manager John Irving says Tenterfield Shire Council's decision to withdraw its referral on the issue of fluoride to the Department of Health is disappointing.
After investing months of time and energy in public education in Tenterfield about fluoride, Mr Irving said, "It is disappointing to see Tenterfield Shire Council withdrawing their decision to proceed with fluoridation of the Tenterfield water supply.
www.fluoridealert.org /news/2371.html   (319 words)

  
 BP Seven Knights Tourist Park-Tenterfield- NSW- Australia
BP Seven Knights is conveniently situated 800 metres south of Tenterfield post office on 3 acres of attractive parkland.
Tenterfield is considered to be the "Birth place of the Nation" after Sir Henry Parkes gave his Federation Speech here in The School of Arts building in 1889.
Tenterfield is at the centre of an area rich in history, magnificent National Parks and State Forests and offers the tourist many interesting experiences:
www.seven-knights.com   (216 words)

  
 Tenterfield, Haddington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Situated within the extensive tree-lined grounds of a substantial Victorian Italinate-style house, Tenterfield offers spacious family accommodation laid out on three levels.
Features typical of the Scottish vernacular style such as turrets and cream harling give the houses at Tenterfield a distinctive Scottish appearance.
Tenterfield offers spacious family accommodation laid out on three levels.
www.treetops.net /homes/html/tent/tent_root.htm   (168 words)

  
 Tenterfield - Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Sir Stuart was the owner of Tenterfield Station and went on to become the first Premier of New South Wales.
The Tenterfield Saddlery was classified by the National Trust of Australia in 1972.
The doors and woodwork are of red cedar and apart from the mainenance, the Saddlery is in its original condition.
www.nnsw.com.au /tenterfield/saddle.html   (382 words)

  
 Business & Community Services Directory listing for Tenterfield NSW Australia
Tenterfield is situated on the New England Highway, 18kms south of the Queensland border.
Nestled in a valley atop the Great Dividing Ranges, the town has an ideal climate; cool summer days and nights, warm winter days with crisp nights, and a very distinct autumn when the many avenues of deciduous trees can be seen in all their beautiful colours.
Tenterfield boasts a lifestyle that is the envy of many tourists and visitors with the town being a service centre for many beef cattle and wool producing farms, backed by orchards, a blossoming wine industry and strong tourist activity.
www.tenterfieldbiz.com   (258 words)

  
 Tenterfield time warp New England & North West - NSW - Travel - MyNRMA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Tenterfield is particularly proud to be known as 'the birthplace of our nation'.
Tenterfield is a town for all seasons and particularly pretty when the golden ash, pinoaks, liquidamber and pistachio trees are showing their autumn colours.
A Tenterfield Forestry map, available from the Visitor's Information Centre, indicates 10 state forests within the district and gives all the particulars about flora and fauna reserves, lookouts and picnic areas.
www.mynrma.com.au /new_england_ten.asp   (809 words)

  
 Fluoride meeting in Tenterfield
She argued that adding fluoride to the water wouldn't be a really effective way to get fluoride to the children who needed it most, as most children in that group tended to drink Coke and other soft drinks rather than water.
A number of Tenterfield mothers took offence in varying degrees at the meeting to what they saw as the NSW Health implication that all Tenterfield children have rotten teeth.
Mr Irving said he could not say how much Tenterfield would be charged but revealed Nambucca residents are charged $1.20 per head to fluoridate and that it is dependent on population.
www.fluoridealert.org /news/2339.html   (848 words)

  
 Tenterfield Community Rally - 23/05/1995 - PRIV
That blockade led to an urgent meeting of business people and others in the community of Tenterfield, fearful of the impact of the blockade and the possible closure of the local timber industry as a consequence of it.
As a result of action by this Government, agreement was reached with the environmentalists that State Forests, or the logging contractor, could enter the area to rectify the situation and remove the logs that had already been cut down.
At no time did I call any of the ordinary folk of Tenterfield extremists, but certainly leaders of the Forest Protection Society - particularly the infamous Robyn Loydell - were in the area exploiting the fears of local people.
www.parliament.nsw.gov.au /prod/parlment/hansart.nsf/V3Key/LA19950523032   (943 words)

  
 Tenterfield New South Wales   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Tenterfield sits astride the Great Dividing Range at the Northern Gateway to New South Wales and the glorious New England region.
Accommodation in the Tenterfield ranges from lodge style through to resort, including farm stays and bed and breakfast.
The surrounding bushland becomes a carpet of colourful wildflowers in Spring, warm Summer days are followed by 'mountain cool' evenings and the town is transformed into a blaze of rich colours as tree lined streets change through the Autumn hues (best in April), brisk Winter nights give way to welcome warmth of Winter sushine.
www.wilmap.com.au /tenterfield.html   (217 words)

  
 Thunder Downunder - Storm Chasing - Tenterfield to Toowoomba Severe Thunderstorm Complex - January 8 , 2001
We refueled at Tenterfield and had a call from Jason and Ben who were also chasing.
They were just east of Tenterfield watching the cells to their south and southeast.
The rest of the highway went through the main range, and we decided to pull back and head back to towards Tenterfield in case something else develops that was in a better region for us to chase.
downunderchase.com /stormchasing/00-01/08_01_01ac.html   (1406 words)

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