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	Rockhampton, Queensland - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Rockhampton is a city on the Bruce Highway, just inland of the coast in Central Queensland, Australia.
		Later, the significant gold deposit at Mount Morgan to the south was discovered, and Rockhampton became a service town for the local area.
		Rockhampton is home to the grey-headed flying fox.
	encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /rockhampton,_queensland.htm (945 words)

	Encyclopedia: Rockhampton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The City of Rockhampton was proclaimed in 1902.
		Rockhampton lies on the Tropic of Capricorn in Central Queensland.
		The highest recorded official temperature in Rockhampton was 47 degrees Celsius.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Rockhampton (844 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Rockhampton
		Higgins studied in Maynooth, was subsequently president of the Diocesan seminary at Navan, and in 1888 was chosen auxiliary bishop to the Cardinal Archbishop of Sydney with the title of titular bishop of Antifelle.
		Duhig emigrated from Ireland with his family at the age of thirteen, studied with the Christian Brothers at Brisbane and at the Irish College, Rome, was ordained priest, 19 Sept., 1896, and, returning to Queensland in the following year, was appointed to a curacy in the parish of Ipswich.
		At present (1911) there are in the Diocese of Rockhampton: about 28,000 Catholics; 19 missions or districts; 30 priests (4 of whom belong to the Marist congregation, who have 1 house in the diocese); 12 Christian Brothers; 150 nuns; and 26 Catholic schools, attended by about 5000 children.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/13105c.htm (743 words)

	ROCKHAMPTON - LoveToKnow Article on ROCKHAMPTON
		Much of the trade is carried on through the ports of Alma and Broadmount, near the mouth of the river, both available for ocean steamers.
		Rockhampton has a large trade in frozen meat, and there are factories for extract and meat preserving.
		Rockhampton is the terminus of the Queensland Central railway and the seat of an Anglican and a Roman Catholic bishopric.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /R/RO/ROCKHAMPTON.htm (148 words)

	Tourist Queensland - Rockhampton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Rockhampton, the Beef Capital, is located on the Tropic of Capricorn astride the Fitzroy River.
		Rockhampton, established in 1855 by the pioneering Archer Brothers, sits on the Tropic of Capricorn and astride Queensland’s largest River, the Fitzroy, only 40km inland from the Pacific Ocean.
		The major industry in the region is coal, and Rockhampton is well known for its beef industry, ranging from the grazing of cattle to the processing of beef to a huge export industry.
	www.coastlinenews.com.au /tourist/rockhampton.html (1009 words)

	Rockhampton - Online Community
		Rockhampton, known as the Beef Capital of Australia, although it is also referred to as 'heritage city', 'river city', 'gateway city' and 'smart city' depending on the eye of the beholder.
		Rockhampton is located on the Tropic of Capricorn, and enjoys a temperate climate with a lifestyle attracting new residents and increased visitors numbers from both here and overseas.
		Rockhampton has a variety of accommodation available ranging from hotels, resorts, motels, holiday apartments, caravans and cabins, hostels, or stay on a working cattle station and experience first hand why Rockhampton is the Beef Capital of Australia.
	www.giveanaussieago.com.au /towns/Rockhampton.html (346 words)

	Rockhampton Hotels Australia
		Rockhampton is located 638km north of Brisbane and is the gateway to the Capricorn Coast.
		The Country Comfort Rockhampton is the premier hotel in Rockhampton, overlooking the Fitzroy river and located in the heart of the city.
		Located on the Tropic of Capricorn, Rockhampton is the gateway to the fabulous natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding semi-tropical islands as well as lush national parks and rainforests, gem fields and heritage towns.
	www.hotelslookandbook.com /australia/Rockhampton.htm (354 words)

	HMAS Rockhampton - Royal Australian Navy History
		HMAS ROCKHAMPTON was one of sixty Australian Minesweepers (commonly known as corvettes) built during World War II in Australian shipyards as part of the Commonwealth Government’s wartime shipbuilding programme.
		On 8 October 1945 ROCKHAMPTON arrived at Tenate in the Halmaheras with the Sultan of Ternate on board as a passenger.
		ROCKHAMPTON departed Morotai on 23 October 1945 for the return passage to Australia, returning to Sydney, via Townsville and Brisbane, on 13 November.
	www.navy.gov.au /spc/history/ships/rockhampton.htm (571 words)

	Little Hills Press \| Travel Info \| QLD : Rockhampton
		Gateway to the Capricorn Coast, Rockhampton is 660km (410 miles) north of Brisbane, on the Tropic of Capricorn.
		Rockhampton has no shortage of motels, and there are plenty of older style hotels near the city centre.
		Rockhampton airport is the departure point for flights to the nearby islands of the Reef.
	littlehills.com /travel_information/qld.rockhampton.shtml (4436 words)

	Rockhampton - Queensland - Australia
		Rockhampton House Boats are a great way to spend a holiday on the water or you can do any number of activities including water skiing, boating, trying your luck with a rod or just reading a book as the river travels by.
		Rockhampton is the birth place of many fine artists, performers and musicians.
		It is through the city's appreciation of the arts that it has developed a nurturing approach to young people who decide on the arts as their path in life.
	www.sunzine.com.au /rockhampton/2rcity.htm (576 words)

	Rockhampton Branch
		Rockhampton was the first country Branch to host a Regional Conference, which was held in May 1979, followed by a camp-out excursion to the Blackdown Tableland.
		Rockhampton SGAP was the host for the 1996 Queensland Region Conference and the following description of the Branch was written by Ann McHugh, Chairman of the Rockhampton branch:
		"Rockhampton is the fourth oldest of the country SGAP branches in Queensland, and was established in April 1975.
	www.sgapqld.org.au /rockhampton.html (353 words)

	Rockhampton Hotels: Budget Rockhampton hotel accommodation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Situated in Rockhampton, the Citywalk Motor Inn is 800 metres from the city mall and the railway station.
		Leichhardt Rockhampton is a premier hotel, situated at the entrance of a mall, in the heart of the city.
		Positioned close to the city, Regency on Albert Rockhampton is a short walk or drive to the tourist attractions and beaches.
	www.australia-stay.com /hotels/Rockhampton (349 words)

	Central Queensland Capricorn Region
		To the east the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean lap the Capricorn Coast which is grandly decorated with stretches of sandy beaches, the Great Barrier Reef and semi-tropical islands.
		The national parks of Carnarvon Gorge and Blackdown Tableland are within striking distance of Rockhampton and provide a lush and tropical escape from a landscape which is home to some of the best sunsets you'll see anywhere in Australia.
		Rockhampton, just seven hours drive or an hour's flight from the capital Brisbane, is situated on the Tropic of Capricorn.
	www.sunzine.net /rockhampton/welcome.html (473 words)

	Rockhampton Cricket Club (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Rockhampton Cricket Club is one of the oldest institutions in the village.
		He captained his side, bowled unchanged from one end, kept wicket at the other and batted with the aid of another player to do the running for him, and with a bat which was made in 1829.
		Six years later in 1886, the Rockhampton bowlers had their greatest day when they dismissed the Sharpness side for just one run.
	www.rockhampton.org.uk /history.htm (1576 words)

	CBoM - Rockhampton Climate
		The city is situated on the Tropic of Capricorn and lies within the southeast trade wind belt, too far south to experience regular north west monsoonal influence, and too far north to gain much benefit from higher latitude cold fronts.
		Rockhampton lies within the cyclone risk zone and the area is subject to summer thunderstorms.
		The flood was the third highest on record and rose to a height of 9.30 metres on the Rockhampton gauge.
	www.bom.gov.au /weather/qld/rockhampton/climate.shtml (361 words)

	"ROCKHAMPTON" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Rockhampton is located on both the Fitzroy River and the Tropic of Capricorn.
		The discovery of gold at nearby Canoona in 1858 led to growth in the area and today Rockhampton is a thriving centre of more than 60,000 people who live a sunny outdoor lifestye in a well established and architecturally charming city.
		Rockhampton has an airport, daily train and coaches, or you can drive along the coast on Highway 1 from Brisbane or Cairns.
	www.wilmap.com.au /rockhampton.html (305 words)

	Rockhampton - Queensland Holidays
		Rockhampton, the Beef Capital of Australia is located on the Tropic of Capricorn and is the gateway to the Coast and the Outback.
		Six bull statues representing the main breeds of the area are situated throughout Rockhampton in recognition of Rockhampton's Beef Capital of Australia title.
		Gracemere Saleyards, on the outskirts of Rockhampton, handle the largest throughput of export beef cattle in Queensland, and is the largest stud-selling venue in the Southern Hemisphere.
	www.queenslandholidays.com.au /capricorn/rockhampton.cfm (310 words)

	Central Queensland University - Rockhampton
		Rockhampton is the "birthplace" of CQU and is the University's largest campus, and features hundreds of teaching and tutorial rooms, including major lecture theatres and advanced class-to-class videoconference communication systems.
		CQU Rockhampton hosts much of the University's major research infrastructure, which can be shared by other research institutions in the areas and which benefits local industries.
		Rockhampton has excellent parks and gardens, an Aboriginal cultural centre and is the main access point for Great Keppel and other islands of the Great Barrier Reef.
	www.cqu.edu.au /cquweb/cqutour/campuses/rocky.htm (420 words)

	Rockhampton Regional Development - Our Organisation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Rockhampton Regional Development Limited unlocks our potential by stimulating and facilitating economic development in the Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast region – the measurement of its success is economic diversity, environmental quality and social equity.
		Rockhampton Regional Development is a not-for-profit private company with responsibility for driving economic development across the four local government areas of the Shires of Fitzroy, Livingstone, Mount Morgan and Rockhampton City.
		Rockhampton Regional Development is funded by the Department of State Development and Innovation under their Regional Economic Development program, along with funding from the Shires of Fitzroy, Livingstone, Mount Morgan and Rockhampton City together with a financial membership base.
	www.rrdl.com.au /organisation.php (549 words)

	Rockhampton Accommodation and Tours - Queensland Australia
		Rockhampton is situated on the Tropic of Capricorn and is the heart of the Capricorn Region.
		Renowned for its easy access to the tropical island resorts to the north, the great Australian Outback to the West and an easy drive south to Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
		Rockhampton is where the Reef meets the outback.
	www.seedownunder.com.au /destination/queensland/rockhampton/rockhampton.html (140 words)

	Rockhampton City Brass Band History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Due to the physical location of Rockhampton, competing usually means many hundreds of kilometres in travel, and the outlay of many thousands of dollars in travel and accommodation expenses.
		A highlight of the band's history was the construction of the band hall in Goss Park, Gladstone Road, Rockhampton, officially opened in 1950.
		Now known officially as the Rockhampton City Brass Band, the band operates as a self funded organisation, and is not sponsored by any business.
	www.rockybrass.com /history.html (458 words)

	SeaJester, Fitzroy River Mooring Area, City of Rockhampton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Only drawback was that Rockhampton was having record heat and humidity the week of our visit.
		Rockhampton has some interesting historical buildings built about 1920s when it was a Port for livestock and mining.
		Commercially Rockhampton has a large cattle and beef industry, so is a good spot to visit for a steak dinner.
	www.pqnet.com /seajester/Australia/Rockhampton_Fitzroy_River_1.htm (207 words)

	Rockhampton Tourist and Business Information [About Rockhampton]
		Rockhampton is one of Australia's most diverse cities.
		Rockhampton offers a unique lifestyle to its residents ranging from competitive business opportunities and highly regarded educational institutions to unique extracurricular activities where people are able to be skilled in the arts, sports, and culture.
		Rockhampton is also a great place to visit to enjoy its relaxing atmosphere.
	www.rockhamptoninfo.com /rocky/index.php (146 words)

	PACSOA - The Rockhampton Botanic Gardens
		Early in its history the Gardens were watered from the lagoon and the area closest to it was therefore the easiest to maintain.
		The Tropic of Capricorn passes through Rockhampton but its rainfall is extremely variable with many very dry years.
		Goats are usually a menace to vegetation but here they made a useful although involuntary contribution to soil fertility: surplus goats were rounded up in the town area, transported to the Gardens, slaughtered and cremated in large pits.
	www.pacsoa.org.au /gardens/Rockhampton (559 words)

	Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
		The open cut gold mine is part of an historical tour of the town which includes man-made caves.
		In 1954 formations of the ceiling of these caves were analysed, and found to be 150 million year of dinosaur footprints.
		Many art galleries such as the Rockhampton City Art Gallery stocked with works from well-known national and international artists, and the Walter Reid Art Centre which houses porters, actors, weavers, sewers, musicians and artists.
	time2travel.com /au/queens/rock (349 words)

	Rockhampton : Attractions \| Frommers.com
		The limestone caves originated in an ancient coral reef (380 million years old) and today are a maze of small tunnels and larger chambers.
		Rockhampton has two free public botanic gardens, both nice for a stroll and a barbecue picnic.
		The Kershaw Gardens, which display Aussie rainforest, wetland, and fragrant plants from north of the 30th parallel, also have a monorail and a pioneer-style slab hut where Devonshire teas are served.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/rockhampton/1387010029.html (587 words)

	Rockhampton Travel Vacation & Holiday Guide, Australia
		Rockhampton, or ‘Rocky’ to the locals, lies on the banks of the Fitzroy River.
		Located on the Tropic of Capricorn, it is a tourist crossroads with offshore islands and the Great Barrier Reef to the east, tropical holiday resorts to the north, and rich gemfields and vast landscapes to the west.
		Rockhampton was established as a port for the coal and cattle industries.
	www.jasons.com /000710,AUS,QLD,CAPRICORN,ROCKHAMP,PG,1,.mel#scroll_ (352 words)

	Rockhampton Conference Centre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Just 30 kilometres east of the city of Rockhampton is the Capricorn Coast; 30 kilometres west of the city is rural Australia.
		The centre is located 8 km north of the city of Rockhampton, on the corner of Yeppoon Road and the Bruce Highway, North Rockhampton.
		The centre is 12 km from Rockhampton Airport.
	www.dpi.qld.gov.au /conf/11082.html (345 words)

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