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	Transportation in Australia Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Australia is the driest inhabited continent, and the flattest.
		Australia is often referred to by economists as the "world's farm", but despite this emphasis on the Agriculture in Australiaagriculture sector, in recent years the Australian government has been focusing on the tourism, education and technology markets.
		Australia is one of only two countries (the other being Greece) to have participated in every summer Olympic Games of the modern era, and she hosted the 1956 Summer Olympics1956 and 2000 Summer Olympics2000 Summer Olympics.
	www.echostatic.com /Transportation_in_Australia.html (4604 words)

	Public Services
		transportation of convicts from Ireland to Australia covering the period 1788 to 1868.
		transportation registers and petitions to government for pardon or commutation of sentence, are incomplete.
		convict petitions dates from the beginning of transportation from Ireland to Australia in 1791, all transportation registers compiled before 1836 were destroyed in the Four Courts fire of June 1922.
	www.nationalarchives.ie /topics/transportation/search01.html (362 words)

	Transport in Australia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Transport in Australia is a highly significant part of the infrastructure of the Australian economy, since the distances are large and the country has a relatively low population density.
		The railway network is large, comprising a total of 33,819 km (2,540 km electrified) of track: 3,719 km broad gauge, 15,422 km standard gauge, 14,506 km narrow gauge and 172 km dual gauge.
		Four heavy-duty mining railways carry iron ore to ports in the northwest of Western Australia.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Transportation_in_Australia (446 words)

	Transportation (from Australia) -- Britannica Student Encyclopedia
		The growth of the ability—and need—to transport large quantities of goods or numbers of people over long distances at high speeds in comfort and safety has been an index of civilization and in particular of technological progress.
		Australia's capital is Canberra, located in the southeast between the larger and more important economic and cultural centres of Sydney and Melbourne.
		Transportation movements, combined into various systems and networks, are by way of land, water, and air and by such...
	www.britannica.com /ebi/article-196934?ct= (862 words)

	Irish Convicts Transported to Australia
		During the early years of transportation to Australia, all free men were allowed to choose their servants from amongst the Convicts.
		They were sent to Australia for shorter periods, and had not moved from their counties of birth as often as the English.
		Charles Conlan, who was transported for life in 1815 from Aughnacloy, Co. Tyrone, made a lucrative life for himself and his wife by growing extremely fine oats and hay for the fine carriage horses that were in the colony.
	www.rootsweb.com /%7Efianna/oc/oznz/pasconau.html (3514 words)

	English Background to Transportation of Convicts to Australia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Transportation was a specific expression of an ancient form of punishment dating back to biblical times, that of sending someone into exile or banishing them.
		There they were put to forced unpaid labour on an assignment system system almost identical to that latter used in Australia; except that a total lack of government supervision meant that they were bought and sold, with the bidding price being determined by the remaining length of sentence.
		In December 2000, the proposal to resume the Transportation of criminals to Australia came under public discussion in England once again, as was reported on here ABC National Television in that month.
	www.tinyurl.com /68pvp (830 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Transportation was initially mainly to America, but the outbreak of the American Revolution in 1776 meant that this was no longer a possible destination.
		Transportation was not formally abolished until 1868, but in practice it was effectively stopped in 1857, and had become increasingly unusual well before that date.
		The convict transportation registers (HO 11 (1787-1867)) provide the name of the ship on which the convict sailed as well as the date and place of conviction and the term of the sentence.
	www.catalogue.nationalarchives.gov.uk /Leaflets/ri2235.htm (2596 words)

	Exide Technologies Lands Contract For Kmart Australia
		Exide-brand batteries will be in all of Kmart's 330 retail outlets in Australia, including some 180 Kmart Tire and Auto centers, effective March 1.
		"While competition in Australia has been severe the past few years, Kmart has had great success with Exide products and is expanding its selection for the customer." Previously, Exide had approximately 80 percent of the Kmart-Australia business.
		Transportation uses include automotive, heavy-duty truck, agricultural, marine and other batteries, as well as new technologies being developed for hybrid vehicles and new 42-volt automotive applications.
	www.theautochannel.com /news/2001/02/07/014237.html (305 words)

	International Pet Transportation from the United States to Australia and New Zealand
		Transportation after Quarantine to the final new home destination, anywhere in Australia or New Zealand.
		This ongoing process reviews the airlines that will accept the pet, the routes they fly, the times of year and times of day that flights are available, transit points, and sizes of aircraft available; all of this in consideration of the age, size and special health requirements of the particular pet in question.
		This is a summary and synthesis of the complete requirements of the countries of both export and import, and includes a lengthy checklist of documents that we ask to be sent to us for our review, well before travel time if possible.
	www.iptlax.com /services.htm (1249 words)

	Modiano Australia Shears Transportation Costs with INTTRA.
		One of Australia's Top 200 Agribusiness Companies and a major wool exporter, Modiano is using INTTRA-ACT to streamline the ocean transportation services that it offers to its global customers.
		Modiano is ranked among the top 1,000 companies in Australia, and is part of a global group of wool buyers and exporters, supplying wool tops as well as greasy and scoured wool.
		Australia is the main source for Modiano's raw greasy wool supply.
	www.pressreleasenetwork.com /pr-2002/may/mainpr1236.htm (723 words)

	Transportation in Australia - air, land, and water (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Transportation in Australia - air, land, and water
		If you're an overseas visitor buying a ticket after you arrive in Australia, check with a travel agent about possible discounts not available to Australian residents (note that you will pay GST on those tickets).
		Air tour the outback of Australia on a 10 seat twin engine aircraft from Melbourne with Kirkhope Aviation.
	www.avalook.com.au /transport.htm (584 words)

	EIA - Forecasts and Analysis of Energy Data
		The industrial sector also accounts for a fairly large share of the projected increase in world oil consumption: 28 percent of the increase is expected to be for industrial sector uses, mostly for chemical and petrochemical processes.
		The fastest growth in oil demand is projected for the emerging Asian economies, at an average rate of 3.5 percent per year over the forecast period, and the other emerging economy regions also are expected to experience fast-paced increases in oil use.
		Australia has continued to make additions to its proved reserves, and it is possible that its oil production could exceed 800,000 barrels per day by the end of this decade.
	eia.doe.gov /oiaf/ieo/oil.html (5942 words)

	Australia Center Fall 2004 Transportation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The airlines recently changed their schedules and as a result, the flight times were altered. If you are attempting to make plans for picking your student up at the airport, please email your student directly for flight information.
		Additional information about local transportation options will be presented to students during the initial orientation session that is provided upon arrival in Lennox Head.
		Electronic resources dedicated to local transportation in Australia can be found in the Local Transportation section of the Australia Center web site.
	www.bsu.edu /australiacenter/fall2004/transportation (215 words)

	Land transportation in Australia
		In northern Australia in the wet season (November through April), unsealed roads are often impassable, even for 4-wheel- drive vehicles, and sealed roads may be cut off by flood waters for a few hours to a few days.
		On local bus transport, a variety of tickets are available, from single-trip to weekly (or longer) passes.
		Although Australia is mostly flat, compared to many countries, it's a very long way between towns in much of the country, and you have to carry a lot of water.
	www.avalook.com.au /trans_l.htm (1939 words)

	Open Directory - Business: Transportation and Logistics: Freight Forwarding (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		I.C.E. Transport Co. Ltd - Shipping, handling, container loading/unloading and overseas distribution facilities, forwarding agents, specializing in handling and shipping services to the steel industry.
		PSA Transportation - We can offer a range of services from container services and warehousing to international road transportation and air freighting.
		Transport Accion SA - Headquartered in Mexico City, with branch offices in Vera Cruz, and Manzanillo.
	www.dmoz.org /Business/Transportation_and_Logistics/Forwarding,_NVOCC_and_Customs (2895 words)

	Roger Clarke's 'EDI in Aust. Int'l Trade'
		Australia is a leading advocate of liberalisation in relation to trade in agricultural commodities, through the Cairns Group and GATT.
		Australia is a vast nation, similar in size to mainland United States and Europe-without-Russia.
		There are many instances in the trade and transportation sector of companies which bundle multiple functions into a single legal entity; for example, some large importers and exporters perform their own freight forwarding and customs broking, and some airline companies run air freight terminals.
	www.anu.edu.au /people/Roger.Clarke/EC/Bled94.html (7840 words)

	Transportation In Australia - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The fatal shore: A history of the transportation of convicts to Australia, 1787-1868
		The Fatal Shore : History of the Transportation of Convicts to Australia, 1787-1868
		An extraordinary volume--even a masterpiece--about the early history of Australia that reads like the finest of novels.
	encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /transportation_in_australia.htm (157 words)

	Transportation in Australia. Trains and Bus Services
		We do need to tell you up front that travelling by train in Australia may not be as convenient as the experience that you have in Europe and probably not even as advanced as Amtrack in the United States.
		Airport Link: Airport Link is the only transport that offers a fast, frequent and direct link between Sydney Airport and the centre of Sydney in only 13 minutes.
		QR (Queensland Rail): QR provides fast, efficient, safe and cost-effective transport and logistics services to diverse customers throughout the State of Queensland and interstate.
	www.clickforaustralia.com /australia_transportation_trains_bus_services.htm (444 words)

	Open Directory - Regional: Oceania: Australia: Transportation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Australian Transport Council - Ministerial forum for consultations and advice to governments on the coordination of national transport and road issues.
		The Chartered Institute of Transport in Australia - Association for those involved in transport and logistics.
		RMIT - Transport research centre - Research centre specialising in transport, land use, and environmental management issues.
	www.dmoz.org /Regional/Oceania/Australia/Transportation (373 words)

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		ITS Australia is Australia's leading organisation supporting the development of a safe, efficient transport system which is responsive to the environment through the use of advanced technologies.
		Recognising the importance of transport to the quality of life of every Australian, and that information can improve the effectiveness of transport, Intelligent Transport Systems will be applied in an integrated program to the transport task - delivering a significant net contribution to Australia's economic, environmental, and social needs and objectives over the next decade.
		Promoting use of advanced technologies to improve Australia's passenger and freight transport systems, the aim of ITS Australia is to provide a forum to guide the development and integration of these technologies, systems and standards.
	www.its-australia.com.au (563 words)

	Transportation In Australia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The cost of gas in these countries is higher than in the US -- from just over $4 a gallon in Australia to about $6.70 a...
		Australia says pricey oil is a major global risk
		Upon graduation from high school, he immigrated to Australia as a...
	transportation-in-australia.wikiverse.org (398 words)

	CIA - The World Factbook -- Australia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Six colonies were created in the late 18th and 19th centuries; they federated and became the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901.
		Australia has an enviable Western-style capitalist economy, with a per capita GDP on par with the four dominant West European economies.
		Australia's emphasis on reforms, low inflation, and growing ties with China are other key factors behind the economy's strength.
	www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/as.html (1187 words)

	Railway Technology - Bombardier Receives a $185-Million Order for Electric Multiple Units in Australia
		Bombardier Transportation and Australian train manufacturer EDI-Rail are pleased to announce that their joint venture received an order from the Western Australian Government to build 31 three-car electric commuter trains for the southern leg of the Perth Urban Rail Development (PURD) project.
		Bombardier Transportation’s share of the contract is approximately $185 million Cdn ($218 million Australian), including $102 million Cdn ($120 million Australian) for the vehicles and approximately $84 million ($99 million Australian) for maintenance and the construction of a maintenance facility.
		Bombardier Transportation, which employs over 200 people in Australia, is currently working on manufacturing or service contracts in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
	www.railway-technology.com /contractors/suburban/bombardier5/press12.html (569 words)

	Bombardier / Transportation
		Bombardier Transportation has signed a contract with National Express and the Victorian State Government to build 29 two-car diesel multiple units (DMU) for Victoria’s country and regional services.
		Bombardier Transportation, which employs 210 people in Australia, is currently working on manufacturing or service contracts in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
		Bombardier Transportation is the global leader in the rail equipment, manufacturing and servicing industry.
	www.transportation.bombardier.com /en/1_0/pressleft.jsp?group=1_0&lan=en&action=view&id=1354&sCateg=1_0 (441 words)

	Railway Technology - Bombardier receives $108-Million cdn order for Diesel Multiple units in Australia
		Bombardier Transportation has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $108 million Cdn ($125 million Australian) from the Victorian State Government and V/Line to provide passenger rolling stock for regional services in Victoria, Australia.
		This is a follow-on order to a contract awarded to Bombardier Transportation in November 2001 and includes the manufacture of nine two-car diesel multiple units (DMUs) and a 15-year maintenance agreement.
		Bombardier Transportation, which employs over 200 people in Australia, is currently working on manufacturing or service contracts in Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia.
	www.railway-technology.com /contractors/metro/bombardier/press10.html (447 words)

	Transportation In Australia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Alan Oster, and Mark Armour, CEO head of investments at Invesco Australia, one of...
		moment technology is continuously developing, communication and transportation have become...
		There are countries like Canada and Australia that encourage foreign...
	www.wikiverse.org /transportation-in-australia (367 words)

	APL: Press Release - APL to Launch Fast China-Australia Service (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Two-way trade is flourishing between Australia and China; in 2003, China’s containerised exports to Australia grew by 25% and Australia to China trade rose year-on-year by almost 20%.
		APL is a global top-10 container transportation company, providing services to more than 140 countries through a network combining world-class intermodal operations with leading-edge IT and e-commerce.
		APL is a unit of Singapore-based Neptune Orient Lines (NOL), a global logistics and transportation company.
	www.apl.com /html/press_release_apl_launch_acx041604.html (350 words)

	VirtualTourist.com - Gwynneth's Australia and Oceania Transportation Tips
		Getting TO/AROUND: In Australia vehicles are driven on the left hand side of the road and the driver-side of the vehicle is on the right.
		Many visitors to Australia under-estimate the distances between our cities and in some cases the journeys may take several days with very little in between.
		I have a very close friend in Australia (Sydney, but she has first relatives in Perth!), and I've been planning to visit for aaaages, let's hope it eventually comes true!
	members.virtualtourist.com /m/1d3b1/5/9 (444 words)

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