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	Norfolk Island
		Norfolk Island Visitor Information Find out everything you need to know to make the most of your visit to Norfolk Island, the Pacific's bounteous Isle.
		Norfolk Island Accommodation Here you will find a simple to use guide to the range of accommodation on Norfolk as well as links to other Norfolk Island accommodation resources.
		Norfolk Island's Fascinating History The day after the First Fleet arrived in Botany Bay, Lieutenant Philip Gidley King began selecting the handful of men and women whose fate it would be to colonise Norfolk Island...
	www.discovernorfolkisland.com (310 words)

	Politics of Norfolk Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The island's official capital is Kingston; however, Kingston functions mainly as a government centre and not as a settlement.
		Residents of Norfolk Island do not pay Australian taxes (creating a tax haven for locals and visitor alike) and the island is subject to separate immigration controls from the remainder of the nation.
		Children born on Norfolk Island are Australian citizens if at least one parent is an Australian citizen or permanent resident at the time of birth (or the person was born before 20 August 1986).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Politics_of_Norfolk_Island (800 words)

	Norfolk Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Norfolk Island pine, also pictured in the flag, is a very striking evergreen tree endemic to the island and is quite popular in Australia, where two related species grow.
		The vegetation of Philip Island was devastated due to the introduction of pest animals such as pigs and rabbits, giving it a red-brown colour as viewed from Norfolk; however, pest control and remediation work by park staff has recently brought some improvement to the Philip Island environment.
		The population of Norfolk Island was estimated in July 2003 to be 1,853, with an annual population growth rate of 0.01%.
	www.starkville.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Norfolk_Island (3425 words)

	NORFOLK ISLAND - LoveToKnow Article on NORFOLK ISLAND (Site not responding. Last check: )
		With a general elevation of 400 ft. above the sea the island rises in the N.W. to 1050 ft. in the double summit of Mount Pitt.
		The Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria excelsa) is a magnificent tree, with a height sometimes exceeding 200 ft. and a girth of 30.
		The island was brought under the immediate administration of New South Wales; a chief magistrate, appointed by the governor of New South Wales, took the place of the elected magistrate, and an elected council of twelve elders superseded the general gathering of the adult population.
	67.1911encyclopedia.org /N/NO/NORFOLK_ISLAND.htm (923 words)

	Norfolk Island at opensource encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Norfolk Island is an island in the Pacific Ocean located between Australia, New Zealand and Noumea, and is one of Australia's few external territories.
		The Norfolk Island pine, also pictured in the flag, is a very striking tree that originates from the island and is quite popular in Australia.
		In 1856, the island was resettled by Pitcairn Islanders, descendants of Tahitians and the Bounty mutineers.
	www.wiki.tatet.com /Norfolk_Island.html (989 words)

	Terrestrial Ecoregions -- Norfolk Island subtropical forests (AA0114)
		The Norfolk Island boobook (Ninox novaeseelandiae royana), an endemic owl, was reduced to a single female in 1987 but has since mated successfully with a male New Zealand boobook (Ninox novaeseelandiae), and some of their offspring have also survived and bred (Olsen 1996).
		The Norfolk Island Green Parrot was once so numerous that the convict settlers had to beat parrots off their crops with sticks, but was reduced to only 16 individuals in 1983.
		Nepean Island had similar problems with rabbits: almost all of the herbaceous vegetation was eaten, and all of the Norfolk Island pines have died.
	worldwildlife.org /wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/aa/aa0114_full.html (1381 words)

	Norfolk Island - Wikitravel
		Norfolk Island is an island in the South Pacific Ocean, an Australian territory.
		Norfolk Island was a penal colony for the British colony of New South Wales during the periods 1788–1814 and 1825–1855.
		Norfolk Island, unsurprisingly, is famous for its seafood, which is generally caught fresh by most of the restaurants on the island.
	wikitravel.org /en/Norfolk_Island (1974 words)

	National Mapping - Fab Facts, Dimensions, External Territories, Norfolk Island
		Captain James Cook first landed on the island in 1788 and within the next twenty six years, forty percent of the islands natural vegetation was cleared.
		Norfolk Island is situated 1676 kilometres north east of Sydney, at 167°57' East, 29°02' South.
		The Territory of Norfolk Island comprises Norfolk, Philip and Nepean Islands, with an area of 3727 hectares.
	www.ga.gov.au /education/facts/dimensions/externalterr/norfolk.htm (211 words)

	Norfolk Island (Australia) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Norfolk Island flag was adopted with a law issued on January 1st 1980, effective 17th January 1980.
		I have a 2x4 feet Norfolk Island flag (bought on NF but no doubt manufactured in Australia) and the branch detail is very poor.
		Norfolk Island pine — a handsome pinaceous tree of Australia and Norfolk Island (Araucaria excelsa), with whorls of horizontal branches densely set with deep green awl-shaped leaves.
	flagspot.net /flags/nf.html (452 words)

	Time Line - History and Culture - Norfolk Island
		Norfolk Island is rich in History and Culture from Captain Cook's discovery in 1774 to todays modern times, as well as in the preceeding centuries and milleniums as you can see from this time line.
		Sloop Norfolk, 25 tonnes, built on Norfolk from Norfolk Pine, sailed from Sydney Cove under Lieutenant Matthew Flinders and crew of 8 on exploratory voyage.
		The Norfolk Island Act (1979), a Commonwealth Act of Parliament, passed into law, providing for the establishment of a Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly to assume responsibility for a wide range of functions previously handled by a Commonwealth-appointed Administrator, with assistance from a locally elected Advisory Council.
	www.norfolkisland.com.au /history_and_culture/time_line.cfm (1505 words)

	Norfolk Island Accommodation & Travel Information, South Pacific Islands - Jasons Travel Channel
		Remote Norfolk Island, of just 3455ha, was first settled in 1788 as a penal colony and later became home to descendants of the famous Mutineers of the Bounty.
		Norfolk Island is now a shopper's mecca with a large range of tax-free, high quality products from all over the world.
		Norfolk Islandâs golf course is superbly scenic, situated between the coastline and the grounds of Government House.
	www.jasons.com /000572,NFI,NORFOLKI,NORFOLKI,NORFOLKI,pg,1,0.mel (890 words)

	Norfolk Island
		Norfolk Island was settled in 1788, only six weeks after Sydney, with the idea of establishing a free settlement – of the 23 original settlers, 15 were convicts.
		Norfolk’s isolation was one of the major reasons for its second settlement (1825–55) – as a prison rather than a productive island, described officially as “a place of the extremest punishment short of death”.
		Norfolk Island was again abandoned in 1855, but this time the buildings remained and were used a year later during the third settlement, which consisted of 194 Pitcairn Islanders (the entire population of the island), who left behind their overcrowded conditions to establish a new life elsewhere.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/newsouthwales/norfolkisland.asp (2349 words)

	Norfolk Island - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Norfolk Island
		Island in the Pacific Ocean under Australian administration;; area 35 sq km/13 sq mi; population (1996) 2,200.
		The coast of the island is steep and rugged, the highest peak being Mount Pitt (320 m/1,050 ft).
		The island is home to the Norfolk pine (Auraucaria excelsa) which grows to giant size.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Norfolk+Island (233 words)

	Charting the Pacific - Places
		Norfolk Island is an external territory of Australia.
		Norfolk island was uninhabited when Captain Cook landed there in 1774 and took possession of it for Britain, although it may have been inhabited at some stage previously.
		In 1897, Norfolk became a dependency of New South Wales and in 1914 was placed under the authority of the Commonwealth of Australia.
	www.abc.net.au /ra/pacific/places/country/norfolk_islands.htm (454 words)

	Floridata: Araucaria heterophylla
		The Norfolk Island pine is familiar to most as the cute little living table-top Christmas tree that is sold already bedecked with bows and bulbs.
		Araucaria heterophylla is native to Norfolk Island in the southern Pacific Ocean, east of Australia.
		Norfolk Island pine is not particular about soil and tolerates even very acid soils as well as salty situations at beach side.
	www.floridata.com /ref/a/arau_het.cfm (1058 words)

	Norfolk Island History (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Norfolk Island - The latest accounts from Norfolk Island mention that Settlement to be in a most flourishing state, having an immense increase of stock, in cattle, poultry, &c.
		The Pocklington whaler was once off the island, but little communication between her and the shore was encouraged or permitted.Wild pigs and pigeons, guavas and fish, were plentiful and prolific as ever.
		Sir:- I have received your despatch,marked seperate of the 23rd November last, in which you notify the selection of Captain Maconochie to be superintendent of the convict establishment at Norfolk Island, and enclose a copy of a communication which Captain Maconochie had addressed to you on his appointment to office.
	www.genseek.net /norfolk.htm (1458 words)

	Norfolk Island
		Norfolk Island's fishing, diving and sea kayaking operators will be in attendance at the Adventure Travel and Backpackers Expo at Darling Harbour, Sydney 9-11 November.For first hand friendly information come along to the Norfolk booth during the 3 day Expo, Friday 9th 12noon-7pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm.
		The convict colony ghosts that make Norfolk Island the most haunted place in Australia might be spooked themselves next February when the spirited voices of baritones, tenors and sopranos echo through the penal remains during the Opera in the Ruins Festival.
		Norfolk Island Tourism is proud to announce the 'Inaugural Norfolk Island Tourism Awards'.
	www.norfolkisland.com.au (522 words)

	Norfolk Island pine
		Norfolk Island pine is a tropical evergreen tree that is adaptable to indoor conditions and is a favorite of many indoor plant enthusiasts.
		The Norfolk Island pine is a long-lasting houseplant that grows three to six inches annually.
		Norfolk Island pines need only be repotted every three to four years using a commercially available potting mixture.
	www.ext.colostate.edu /ptlk/1321.html (335 words)

	Norfolk Island National Park and Botanic Garden
		The Phillip Island section comprised of 190 hectares, the total area of neighbouring Phillip Island which lies 6 kilometres South of Norfolk Island from where it is clearly visible.
		The section of the park on Norfolk Island occupies 15% of the landmass.
		At Palm Glen a sweeping panorama over the southern parts of Norfolk Island and out to Phillip Island can be experienced, with only a short easily graded walk from the carpark to a lookout where seats are provided.
	www.deh.gov.au /parks/norfolk (424 words)

	Norfolk Island
		Hazzard, Margaret, Convicts and Commandants of Norfolk Island 1788-1855, Margaret Hazzard, Norfolk Island, 1978.
		Nobbs, Raymond, George Hunn Nobbs 1799 – 1884 Chaplain on Pitcairn and Norfolk Island, The Pitcairn Descendants Society, Norfolk Island, 1984.
		Norfolk Island Census of Population and Housing 30 June 1986, Administration of Norfolk Island, Norfolk Island, 1986.
	www.zades.com.au /susiez/norfolk.html (1326 words)

	Transam Argosy - Port of Norfolk Island
		Cargo at Norfolk Island is unloaded by the ships derricks into lighters which are then towed ashore by motorised launches.
		The Norfolk Island Lighterage Service is a Government Business Enterprise of the Administration of Norfolk Island and provides unloading facilities from ship to shore for cargo and passengers, and provides equipment for sea rescue.
		Norfolk Island Shipping Enterprise Line operate a monthly roundtrip service from Yamba in Northern NSW and Auckland, New Zealand to Norfolk Island with the Norfolk Guardian.
	argosy.nf /port.htm (688 words)

	Norfolk Island - Relaxaway - Norfolk Island Holiday Specialist
		Click Here for Norfolk Island Fully Inclusive Escorted Group Tours ex Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth Now INCLUDES prepayable taxes
		Norfolk Island Getaways, can arrange your Norfolk Island Holiday, including accommodation, with a choice of Self contained apartments, Hotel, Motel style or Guest House.
		Airfares and Air tickets with Qantas (previously operated by Norfolk Jet Express and Alliance Airlines), Air New Zealand, Rental car hire and tours including, progressive dinners, Convict tour, farm and industry tour, Garden tours, glass bottom boat, 4wd or 6wd tour, breakfast bush walk, scenic flights.
	www.norfolk.nu (383 words)

	Norfolk Island - Language
		English is the common language on Norfolk Island, but between themselves the Islanders use their own patois - a mixture of platt Deutsch, 18th Century English and Tahitian, brought to the island by the Pitcairners.
		Some examples of the Norfolk patois and their English equivalents are given here to acquaint you with the language.
		The Norfolk Island Phonecard (Foenkaad) is an interesting exercise in English to Norfolk translation.
	www.pitcairners.org /language.html (149 words)

	Ausflag - Norfolk Island (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Norfolk Island, an Australian external territory since 1913, lies 1400 km east of Australia in the Pacific Ocean and has a permanent population of approximately 2000.
		Norfolk Island gained a measure of self government when it acquired its own Legislative Assembly in 1979.
		Central to the flag is a silhouette of one of Norfolk Island's most famous symbols - the Norfolk Island Pine tree - which was first used on Norfolk Island's great seal, granted in 1856.
	www.ausflag.com.au /flags/ni.html (198 words)

	Norfolk Island
		For over sixty years the island was a convict settlement, populated by chain-bound hardened criminals, their gaolers and a handful of tree settlers.
		In 1939 permission was granted for Norfolk to issue its own stamps, but the war intervened and it was not until 1947 that stamps bearing the Norfolk Island name were issued.
		Stamp subjects present a kaleidoscope of Norfolk flora, fauna and breathtaking scenery, interspersed with aspects of the Island's fascinating history.
	www.angelfire.com /ms/stamp/country/norfolk.html (148 words)

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