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  Hobart - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania.
Hobart is the finish point of the Targa Tasmania rally car event held annually in April since 1991.
Hobart is home to the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, which is resident at the Federation Concert Hall on the City's waterfront.
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 Garret Hobart - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Garret Augustus Hobart (June 3, 1844–November 21, 1899) was the 24th Vice President of the United States.
Hobart served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1872 to 1876, serving as speaker in 1874.
He was nominated as the Republican candidate for Vice President on the ticket with William McKinley, and was elected in the 1896 presidential election.
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 hobart
Hobart, upon being elected assistant Minister of Trinity Church in 1801, looked to the re-establishing of Episcopalian prosperity, and of those edifices worthy of his energy was Columbia College.
In 1809 Hobart and a Trustee Committee headed by Rufus King were charged with the task of preparing "An Inquiry Into the State of the College." The findings were simply that President Benjamin Moore was inept at managing the College, and treated it as merely an honorary position.
An Epsicopal Bishop, he founded Hobart College in 1822 which he, "conceived to be an outpost for civilized and learned behaviour on what was then the western fringes of European settlement." He then went on to found GTS in 1826.
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 Garret Hobart - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Garret Augustus Hobart (June 3, 1844 – November 21, 1899) was the twenty-fourth Vice President of the United States.
Hobart served in the New Jersey state Assembly from 1872 to 1876, serving as speaker in 1874.
He was nominated as the Republican candidate for Vice President on the ticket with William McKinley, and was elected in 1896, serving from March 4, 1897, until his death in Paterson, New Jersey.
www.gogog.com /project/wikipedia/index.php/Garret_Hobart   (207 words)

  
 Hobart, IN
Hobart, one of Lake County's oldest communities, draws its origins from the arrival of three related families, the Siglers, Mundells, and Hursts.
Although Hobart was on the Chicago-Detroit stage route (Old Ridge Road), it was the construction of the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad(later the Pennsylvania Railroad) in 1858 that transformed the settlement into a center forshipping lumber, bricks, milk, and agricultural products to the Chicago market.
Major annexations in Hobart Township to the north in 1988 and Ross Township in 1992, including the Southlake Mall area along U.S. 30 to the south, have strengthened the town's potential for continued residential, commercial, and light industrial development.
www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org /pages/588.html   (521 words)

  
 Hobart
Hobart may have only spent 53 seasons in the TFL but their success in winning 9 premierships from 15 grand finals during that time represents the commendable return of a flag every 5.9 years, a record which few clubs anywhere can match.
Hobart and Sandy Bay replaced Cananore and Lefroy and joined established clubs New Town and North Hobart in forming a four team competition which expanded to six clubs with the admission of Clarence and New Norfolk two seasons later.
Hobart's 1960 premiership victory was emulated on each of the club's next 4 grand final appearances, the last of which, in 1980, coincided with a memorable victory over Clarence in the grand final of the first ever statewide premiership, which was played as an adjunct to the TFL's, NTFA's and NWFU's regular competitions.
www.fullpointsfooty.net /Hobart.htm   (1057 words)

  
 Walkabout - Hobart
By 1827 Hobart was a thriving port with an estimated population of 5 000.
Hobart's timber-based shipbuilding industry was in decline by the end of the century.
However by the standards of the mainland cities Hobart is the least industrialised of all the state capitals.
www.walkabout.com.au /locations/TASHobart.shtml   (3408 words)

  
 Village of Hobart, WI Fire and First Responders   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Hobart is planning a third fire station jointly with Ashwaubenon and the Oneida Tribe.
It is the policy of the Hobart Fire Department to provide and to operate with the highest possible levels of safety and health for all members.
The Hobart First Responders is a group of 10 dedicated citizens in the Village of Hobart who responds to all medical emergencies, car accidents, fires, and anywhere else the help is needed.
www.hobart-wi.org /pages/fireandfirstresponders.html   (468 words)

  
 Hobart Genealogy
Rebecca Hobart - was born on December 29, 1611 in Hingham, England.
Elizabeth Hobart - was born in 1613 in Hingham, England.
Gershom Hobart was born in 1685 in Groton, Mass.
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 Hobart Tasmania. accommodation, information
Hobart is the capital of Tasmania, the second oldest and most southerly city in Australia, see map.
Hobart is located on the south east of the island of Tasmania, on the banks of the River Derwent and is dominated by Mount Wellington which looms above the city.
Hobart is a popular tourist destination with a good selection of accommodation and with the introduction of the Spirit of Tasmania ferry route from Sydney, Tasmania is now more accessible than ever.
www.auinfo.com /Hobart.htm   (597 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Hobart
On the establishment of the Australian hierarchy the Bishop of Hobart was suffragan of the Archbishop of Sydney.
It was mainly through his efforts in directing attention to the inhumanity of the prison system that the penal settlement at Norfolk Island, then under his jurisdiction, was broken up, the lot of the prisoners in Tasmania made much more tolerable, and the system itself finally abandoned.
The personal influence and example of the Bishops and Archbishops of Hobart and of the pioneer priests succeeded in removing almost altogether the religious acerbities by which other British dependencies are often troubled.
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 Hobart travel guide - Wikitravel
Hobart [1] is the capital city of the Australian state of Tasmania.
Hobart is very small and intimate (population 250,000) compared to the larger cities on the mainland, reflecting the small size of the state.
Hobart has a profusion of eating establishments ranging from the cheap to the luxuriously expensive.
wikitravel.org /en/Hobart   (1580 words)

  
 Tour of Tasmania: Hobart
It is the largest city in the state, the population of the Greater Hobart area being approximately 190,000.
Hobart's early life revolved very much around the waterfront, frequented by whalers and colonial traders.
Hobart's newest attraction is the Antarctic Adventure, on Salamanca Place, which has over fifty interactive exhibits dealing with Antarctica and Australia's presence there.
tourtasmania.com /content.php?id=hobart   (411 words)

  
 Hobart offers something for everyone   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Tasmania’s capital city, Hobart — shaped and defined by ocean, river and its majestic mountain backdrop — is an intriguing blend of heritage and lifestyle, scenery and vibrant culture
Shaped and defined by ocean, river and a majestic mountain, Hobart is one of the world’s most photogenic cities, with a breathtaking entrance by air and sea.
Most significantly Hobart is a port city with a busy working waterfront, literally in the heart of the city – right at the bottom of the main street.
www.tasmaniasouth.com /hobart/index.html   (252 words)

  
 Living in Hobart   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Hobart offers a variety of day care options, from long and short day care to after hours and vacation care, as well as quality family day care programs.
Hobart is a city of parks, gardens and reserves.
Hobart does not currently have access to a natural gas supply, however the State Government has constructed a gas pipeline across Bass Strait from the mainland and it is expected that natural gas will be available in Hobart within the next two years.
www.hobartcity.com.au /HCC.133174:STANDARD:1768126653:pc=PC_31   (803 words)

  
 Hobart Manufacturing Company - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 Hobart, Indiana
Hobart's name is said to honor the founder George Earle's brother, Frederick Hobart Earle of England.
George Earle founded Hobart with his purchase of the land from the Potawatomi Indians and is credited with constructing a dam for Deep River, resulting in Lake George.
Hobart began as a city of mostly German, Polish and Swedish residents.
www.northwestindiana.com /cities/hobart/hobart.html   (82 words)

  
 Hobart Food Equipment - Solid equipment. Sound advice.
At Hobart, all our equipment is designed to help you address critical industry issues.
Hobart offers a wide variety of cooking equipment to serve your every need.
With Hobart, you're backed by the #1 service network in the country, the largest parts inventory in the industry, and the most dedicated team of service techs in the business.
www.hobartfood.com.au   (102 words)

  
 Hobart Tasmania travel guide - Australian Tourism Net
Situated on the west bank of the Derwent River the city in many ways retains the flavour of a small town with a leisurely pace and a population of 160 000.
One of the most beautiful capitals in the world, Hobart is set under the towering peak of Mount Wellington and has a deep water port rivaling Sydney Harbour.
Founded in 1804 by Colonel David Collins, Hobart is the second oldest city in Australia.
www.atn.com.au /tassi/hobart-e.htm   (228 words)

  
 Hobart Region
The city of Hobart is unique offering all the amenities of a thriving city only minutes from a wide variety of natural beauties.
In 1803 Lieutenant John Bowen led a party of 24 convicts from Sydney to settle on the eastern shores of the Derwent River at Risdon Cove.
South of Hobart is picturesque channel, orchard and island country.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/tasmania/hobartregion.asp   (742 words)

  
 Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Hobart, the nation’s second oldest Capital has a quality of life the envy of all other states.
The City of Hobart nestles between majestic Mt Wellington and the Derwent Estuary on one of the world’s great deepwater ports around Sullivans Cove, and is the destination for one of the world’s toughest blue water classics, the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
The Hobart waterfront is an exciting environment, a working port featuring top class accommodation and restaurants, and world famous Salamanca Place with its Georgian architecture.
www.hobartcity.com.au   (306 words)

  
 HOBART INFORMATION
Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, holds two records.
Hobart offers tourist accommodation from hostels, hotels, and motels, to campsites and bed and breakfasts.
There are a number of places to stay around Hobart, with the most popular being Battery Point, Glebe, New Town, North Hobart, Sandy Bay and West Hobart.
www.australianexplorer.com /hobart_information.htm   (350 words)

  
 Hobart, WA Real Estate - Hobart Washington
Hobart average annual rainfall is around 39 inches per year.
The population of Hobart is about 6,200 with 2,200 being family households.
Hobart’s location provides access to a wide variety of outdoor activities such as golf, hiking, skiing and equestrian pursuits.
www.camille-obrien.com /real-estate/hobart-wa.html?go=1   (211 words)

  
 Hobart Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
Hobart town has a thriving arts and crafts scene and a real sense of history, and for walking, eating and just soaking in the atmosphere it can't be bettered.
Hobart may not be known for its glittering Hollywood lights, but did you know Errol Flynn was born in there in 1909?
Disclaimer: We've tried to make the information on this web site as accurate as possible, but it is provided 'as is' and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/pacific/australia/hobart   (204 words)

  
 Ozhorizons - Tasmania - Hobart Travel, Tour and Accomodation Guide
Tasmania’s capital city is an intriguing blend of heritage and lifestyle, scenery and vibrant culture.
Hobart is warm sandstone, bright spinnakers on the water, fish punts at the docks, the slap of halyards on masts, coffee under the striped sun umbrellas of Salamanca, an occasional frosting of snow on Mt Wellington, bush tracks and birdsong.
In Hobart’s galleries and studios, our artists and craftspeople make bold and beautiful statements in pigments, glass, pottery and fabrics.
www.ozhorizons.com.au /tas/hobart/hobart.htm   (610 words)

  
 Welcome to Hobart International Airport
In addition to domestic and general aviation operations, Hobart Airport, located just 17 kilometres from Australia's southern most capital city, provides an international gateway to the island State's famous heritage.
It has a single, sealed runway, 2251 m long and 45 m wide, and is equipped with sophisticated radio navigation and landing infrastructure.
The Hobart International Airport is operated by Hobart International Airport Pty Ltd (HIAPL).
www.hobartairpt.com.au   (210 words)

  
 Tours in Hobart and Tasmania
Crowned by alpine vegetation, dusted by snow in winter, Mt. Wellington enables you to glimpse the unfolding panorama of river, fields and the aquatic setting of Hobart town.
Located on a picturesque peninsula this is the perfect opportunity to team your chocolate experience with a splendid natural experience, as you cruise to and from the factory from the magnificent Hobart harbor and Derwent River.
Stunning cliffs, wild rapids, cascading waterfalls and lush rainforest - this is the untouched wilderness that is Tasmania's Franklin River.
www.bcl.com.au /hobart/hobarttours.htm   (730 words)

  
 Hobart Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Hobart is the county seat of Kiowa County.
Home is where the heart is. Visit us and you'll lose your heart to Hobart.
Hobart Chamber of Commerce, 106 W. 4th, Hobart, Oklahoma 73651, hobart_chamber@itlnet.net
www.hobartchamberofcommerce.com   (171 words)

  
 Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Hobart, January 13 – Dutch teenager Michaella Krajicek has won her second career title after a convincing 6-2 6-1 victory over Czech Iveta Benesova in the final of the Moorilla Hobart International tonight...
Hobart, January - Check out some of the action away from the court at the Moorilla Hobart International.
Hobart, January 13 – Aussie Nicole Pratt has won her seventh career doubles title with teammate Emilie Loit after the final of the Moorilla Hobart International tonight...
www.tennisaustralia.com.au /pages/default.aspx?id=6041   (105 words)

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