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Little Christmas Island

Little Christmas Island is a small, flat, granite island, with an area of about 2 ha, in south-eastern Australia. It is part of the Schouten Island Group, lying close to the eastern coast of Tasmania near the Freycinet Peninsula. It is close to the Tasmanian mainland and, at low tide, is separated only by a shallow and narrow stretch of water. Fauna Recorded breeding seabird and wader species are little penguin and sooty oystercatcher. European rabbits are present. References
Little Christmas Island

Little Christmas Island är en ö i Australien. Den ligger i delstaten Tasmanien, i den sydöstra delen av landet, omkring 90 kilometer nordost om delstatshuvudstaden Hobart. Genomsnittlig årsnederbörd är 635 millimeter. Den regnigaste månaden är november, med i genomsnitt 107 mm nederbörd, och den torraste är augusti, med 32 mm nederbörd. Källor
Mary Kathleen (Queensland)

Mary Kathleen ist ein offengelassener Urantagebau und eine zugehörige nahegelegene verlassene Bergbausiedlung in Queensland, Australien. Lage Mary Kathleen befindet sich zwischen den Bergbaustädten Mount Isa und Cloncurry im nordwestlichen Queensland. Die verlassene Siedlung Mary Kathleen befindet sich unweit des Highways zwischen beiden Städten, der Tagebau liegt etwa 5 km nördlich der Siedlung. Geschichte Die Lagerstätte wurde 1954 von Prospektoren aus Mt. Isa entdeckt. Im Jahr 1955 wurde das Unternehmen Mary Kathleen Uranium Ltd. gegründet, an welchem der Bergbaukonzern Rio Tinto Mining Company of Australia Ltd. eine Aktienmehrheit besaß. Im darauffolgenden Jahr wurde ein Vertrag mit der United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority über die Lieferung von Urankonzentrat geschlossen. Im Jahr 1958 wurde die Aufbereitung der Grube in Betrieb genommen und bis 1963 wurden 3460 t Uran im Konzentrat geliefert. Dafür wurden 2,9 Millionen Tonnen Erz gefördert. Versuche, die im Erz hoch angereicherten Metalle der Seltenen Erden zu vermarkten, blieben erfolglos. Im Jahr 1963 wurde das Bergwerk stillgelegt und die Anlagen eingemottet. Anfang der 1970er Jahre wurden neue Verträge mit Abnehmern in Japan, Deutschland und den USA ausgehandelt und die Anlagen ab 1974 wieder in Betrieb genommen. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt gehörten 51 % des Unternehmens Conzinc Riotinto of Australia Ltd., 42 % dem australischen Staat und 7 % befanden sich in Streubesitz. 1978 wurde der Betrieb mit neuer Aufbereitungstechnik wieder aufgenommen. 1982 wurde der Bergbau endgültig eingestellt nach der Produktion weiterer 4802 Tonnen Uranoxid. Insgesamt wurden während der kompletten Bergbauzeit von zwölf Jahren 31 Millionen Tonnen Gestein bewegt, davon 7 Millionen Tonnen Erz. Im Gegensatz zur ersten Bergbauperiode ging der zweiten Phase vor Wiederaufnahme der Produktion eine Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfung voran. Nach Abschluss der Bergbautätigkeit folgte bis 1985 ein Sanierungsprogramm, das 19 Millionen Australische Dollar kostete. Dies war das erste große Sanierungsprogramm für ein Uranbergwerk in Australien. Nachfolgend wurde Mary Kathleen Uranium Ltd. aufgelöst. Siehe auch Uranabbau in Australien Weblinks Quellen Former Australian Uranium Mines
Mary Kathleen

Mary Kathleen est une ville fantôme et une ancienne mine d'uranium abandonnée dans le Queensland en Australie, située entre les villes de Cloncurry et Mount Isa. La localité a été fondée dans les années 1860. De l'uranium a été trouvé par Clem Walton et Norm McConachy en 1954. Le nom du lieu vient du nom de la femme de McConachy. L'exploitation d'uranium a commencé en 1956. 4 080 tonnes d'oxyde d'uranium ont été extraites jusqu'en 1963. La mine est restée inexploitée jusqu'en 1974 et l'exploitation a repris jusqu'en 1982, date à laquelle le minerai a été épuisé. Le site a été réhabilité, et la plupart des bâtiments ont été détruits. En 1961, la population était de 981 habitants. Notes et références Voir aussi Portail du Queensland
Talbots Lagoon

Die Talbots Lagoon ist ein Stausee im Nordwesten des australischen Bundesstaates Tasmanien, 3 km östlich der Siedlung Guildford und 40 km südsüdwestlich von Burnie. Der Stausee dient der Bewässerung der Gegend. In ihm hat der Wey River seinen Ursprung. Weblinks und Quellen Talbots Lagoon – TAS. ExplorOz.com Map of Talbots Lagoon, TAS. Bonzle.com Steve Parish: Australian Touring Atlas. Steve Parish Publishing, Acherfield QLD 2007. ISBN 978-1-74193-232-4. S. 60
Talbots Lagoon

Talbots Lagoon är en lagun i Australien. Den ligger i delstaten Tasmanien, i den sydöstra delen av landet, omkring 210 kilometer nordväst om delstatshuvudstaden Hobart. Talbots Lagoon ligger 641 meter över havet. Arean är 2,4 kvadratkilometer. Den sträcker sig 3,0 kilometer i nord-sydlig riktning, och 2,3 kilometer i öst-västlig riktning. I omgivningarna runt Talbots Lagoon växer i huvudsak städsegrön lövskog. Trakten runt Talbots Lagoon är nära nog obefolkad, med mindre än två invånare per kvadratkilometer. Genomsnittlig årsnederbörd är 2 259 millimeter. Den regnigaste månaden är augusti, med i genomsnitt 312 mm nederbörd, och den torraste är januari, med 91 mm nederbörd. Kommentarer Källor
Rokewood Uniting Church

Rokewood Uniting Church (formerly Rokewood Presbyterian Church) is a heritage-listed church building located in Rokewood, Victoria, Australia. The church, dating from 1866, originally began as a Presbyterian church, before switching to the Uniting Church in 1977, until its closure in 2020, where it has since been converted to a private residence. The church is notable for its architecture, particularly its broach spire. History Prior to the construction of an official church building, services were conducted at various residences in the Rokewood region, by the Reverend Mr. Gow from 1847. Mr Gow was provided with accommodation on his travels, particularly by Messrs. E. and F. Aitcheson of the nearby Kuruc-A-Ruc Homestead, and Messrs Elder. Mr. Gow, educated as a minister in Scotland, originally settled on a property now known as Mount Gow, but after being approached by Messrs. Aitcheson upon hearing of his preaching abilities, was asked if he would leave his property to become the district's preacher. After moving around the district and establishing the congregation, he later moved to Pitfield, as services were now conducted on a monthly basis by the visiting Rev. Archibald Simpson from Shelford at McLarty's (Stanbrook's) Hotel from 1856. In 1858 a schoolhouse was constructed, headed by Mr. Savage. This schoolhouse, reputedly funded by the Presbyterians of the district, doubled as a school and church. Reverend John Cooper was brought over from Geelong to become the town's pastor in 1859. After a year of his tenure, proposals were made for the construction of a manse, and in 1860 the government granted some land for a manse and an acre for a potential church. The site where the church now stands was purchased for £8 on 11 March 1865, and on 23 August 1866 the church was completed, built to designs by Alexander Davidson, with the opening sermon conducted by Rev. J. Oswald Dykes. A vestry was added in 1874. On 9 February 1887, a fence was constructed around the church, at a cost of £42. A new bell was presented to the church the following year on 15 January. The tower, and its broach spire, were added in 1905, containing a memorial stone to Mrs W. G. Elder. The tower employs recessed bands surmounted by gables. In 1951, the Smythesdale Church of England was relocated to the rear of the church, where it was converted to a hall and school under the name "Alan Bell Memorial Hall", in memory of the brother of Gladys Bell, who funded the relocation of the church. This has since been demolished. The church made the decision to align with the Uniting Church of Australia in 1977. In 2020, reputedly due to a dwindling congregation, it was decided to put the church up for sale, and for the money made from the sale to be put towards broader social and community needs. The church was sold on April 23, 2021, for the price of $555,500. See also Shelford Presbyterian Church Teesdale Presbyterian Church Wickliffe Uniting Church References
Shelford Presbyterian Church

Shelford Presbyterian Church (also known as the Leigh Presbyterian Church) is a closed Presbyterian church located in the town of Shelford, Victoria, Australia. The church, built in 1859 to the design of Geelong architect Joseph Lowe Shaw, is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register, along with a stained glass window designed by Christian Waller. History The establishment of the church was the product of efforts from several wealthy pastoralists in the area, notably George Russell of Golf Hill, adjacent to the church, James Kinninmont, Alexander Armstrong of Warrambeen, the Russells of Barunah Plains, R. L. Bell of Mount Mercer, John and James Bell, and H. M. Wilson of Shelford. The church was built in 1859, and was one of Geelong-based architect Joseph Lowe Shaw's earliest Presbyterian church works. The church was put up for sale in November 2022, and was sold on December 10, 2022, for $645,000. Memorial stained glass window The church contains a memorial stained glass window, dedicated to Commodore John Biddlecombe (1858–1929). Commodore Biddlecombe joined the navy, initially as Merchant Marine officer in England, then as a lieutenant, seeing action in China and South Africa, and upon retiring, with the rank of commodore, resided at Golf Hill, where he died. The window contains several nods to his naval career, with the central section containing a large galleon, alongside Saint Andrew (for Biddlecombe's Scottish heritage) and Saint Nicholas, patron saint of sailors.The window was commissioned by Janet Biddlecombe, John's widow, and designed by Christian Waller. See also Rokewood Uniting Church References
Sunnymead Beach

Sunnymead Beach, alternatively spelled as Sunnymeade Beach is a small unpatrolled coastal beach along the Great Ocean Road, facing the Bass Strait in Aireys Inlet, Victoria, Australia. The beach is known for its secluded character, surrounding coastal cliffs and rock formations, and its relatively quiet atmosphere compared with other nearby beaches. History The beach gets its name from 'Sunnymead', a 106-acre property that fronted the beach. The house was bought by Melbourne-based Charles Lane in 1909, who went on to spend most of his time at the house from 1913 until 1925. During this time, Charles built a bathing box on the beach. In 1920, Lewis Grutzner bought an acre of land of the Sunnymead property after winning a game of cards, and built a house, known as 'The Shack' and a bathing box adjacent to Charles'. The bathing boxes remained after World War 2, until the 1960's, after being severely vandalised. Camping at the bottom of Boundary Road was popular during this postwar period, but has since been prohibited by the Shire. On 10 March 2018, two people became stranded on a rock platform near Split Point Lighthouse during rough seas with an estimated two-metre swell. Lifesavers Alexander Buckley and Alex Schwarcz from Fairhaven Surf Life Saving Club responded using two rescue watercraft after being alerted by police via Life Saving Victoria communications. They reached the rock platform and found two individuals who were uninjured but unable to safely return to shore, including one person who could not swim. Personal flotation devices were provided and the pair were escorted through the surf to the rescue craft. The lifesavers then transported them to Sunnymead Beach, where both were assessed and found not to require further medical treatment. Geography and geology The cliffs that back onto the beach are largely composed of shallow marine mudstone, sandstone and volcaniclastics, from the late Eocene to early Oligocene period, and are part of the Demons Bluff Group. Within this group, the Anglesea Member can be seen, which comprises basalt, tuff, lapilli tuff, quartz sand and gravel, clayey sand and clay. Much of the reefs (including Elephant Rock) and base layer of the cliffs is composed of basalt, which is overlaid by limestone. As these cliffs and rocks have eroded over time, a small natural arch has been formed, creating a small lagoon, known as the "Blowhole". The cliffs are between 20 and 50 metres in height. The beach receives waves at an average height of 1.3 metres, with the swells typically producing right hand breaks. Sunnymead Beach is 500 metres in length and is dominated by reefs and several rips. A large reef known as "Elephant Rock" lies immediately off the beach. The beach is also popular with anglers. Access and features A carpark is located at the top of the cliffs at the end of Boundary Road, from which a walking track leads down to the beach. Dogs are allowed on the beach, but must be on a leash. Toilets are available. See also Twelve Apostles (Victoria) Great Ocean Road References
St James' Anglican Church, Morrisons

St James' Anglican Church is an Anglican church located in the locality of Morrisons, Victoria, Australia. The church forms part of the Parish of West Moorabool within the Anglican Diocese of Ballarat. Constructed in 1924, the building replaced an earlier weatherboard church, and remains the last church remaining in the locality. History Anglican worship in the Morrisons district dates to the mid-nineteenth century, when a church, doubling as a school, opened in 1861. A music concert, followed by a ball, was held in the Assembly Rooms of Morrisons on 26 October 1874, with performances by the students in order to raise money for the school. £‎15 pounds was ultimately raised. This building, constructed in weatherboard, was eventually deemed inadequate, and in 1924, the structure was removed to the nearby town of Lethbridge, and a new brick church was constructed in its place. The foundation stone of the new church was laid on 3 July 1924 by Frances Hill Molesworth, wife of pastoralist John Matheson Molesworth of Ballark, and was dedicated to Saint James. During the 20th century, the population of Morrisons declined following the end of mining and the consolidation of farming properties. As a result, several churches in the district closed by the 1950s, leaving St James' Anglican Church as one of the few remaining churches in the region. References
Teesdale Presbyterian Church

The Teesdale Presbyterian Church is a heritage-listed Presbyterian church located in the town of Teesdale, Victoria, Australia. Constructed in 1858, the bluestone church is one of the earliest surviving buildings in the town. History The church was built in 1858, with the trustees comprising local pastoralists, namely John Bell of Woolbrook, George Russell of Golf Hill, and Reverend Simpson. Initial services were conducted one Sunday a month, in the evenings. The same year, the congregation created a Denominational School. 36 students enrolled at first, and this number rose due to increased settlement in the region. By 1878, a new government school in the town replaced the Presbyterian school. In the 1950s, the church was extended, with the addition of a weatherboard section. A pulpit donated by David Keith Pitcairn Miller is housed here, along with additional World War 2 memorial furniture. The windows were replaced with Gothic style alternatives. In 1955, a timber building was relocated to the church grounds, and was used as a Sunday school. The church grounds also contain a grove of Monterey cyrpress and golden cypress. See also Shelford Presbyterian Church Rokewood Uniting Church Wickliffe Uniting Church References
St John the Baptist's Church, Waubra

St John the Baptist's Church is a small, historic Roman Catholic church located in the town of Waubra, Victoria, Australia. The church, originally built in 1869 with later additions in 1911, serves the Catholic community in the region, and is part of the Parish of Wendouree, in the Catholic Diocese of Ballarat. History The idea for a Catholic church in the town was brought forward by Irish settlers Lawrence Craven, John Lenane, Peter McNally, Edward and Richard Butler. Whilst the initial plot of land the church set was to be situated on was officially gazetted by the government for the use of Catholic church, someone had been residing there, and succeeded with maintaining his residence there. The church looked to the present corner site where the church is presently situated, but it was discovered that the land was already owned by an occupant. The occupant, who was also an Irishman, refused to move unless he was paid £100. Lawrence and his team ignored this offer and went to the property and erected a rough fence around the perimeter. Charles Shultge, an Anglican who assisted the Irishmen in collecting funds for the church construction, negotiated the disagreement between the two parties with the assistance of the government, and the original occupant was incentivised to move, eventually to the western part of the property. The original five Irishmen set up a committee for channeling funds raised for the church, and met in the White Hart Hotel in 1866. They selected the Ballarat-based Reverend Dr. Moore as the church's pastor. Once enough funds were raised, the church was erected in 1869, with the foundation stone being laid by Rev. Dr. Moore. In 1911, the church was expanded, with the additions of a sanctuary and sacristy. This was commemorated in the laying of a foundation stone on Sunday 11 June 1911 by Rev. Joseph Higgins, the then Catholic Bishop of Ballarat. References
Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Waubra

Holy Trinity Anglican Church is a historic former Anglican church located in the town of Waubra, Victoria, Australia. The church, which opened in 1863, served the local Anglican community until it was put up for sale in 2017, where it has since been converted into a private residence. The church was once a member of the Parish of Springmount, within the Anglican Diocese of Ballarat. History The church was officially opened on Sunday 27 December 1863, with the Rev. Mr. Potter preaching the inaugural service. The church was designed by Henry R. Caselli, an architect based in Ballarat, and built by Waubra-based Mr Joseph Frazer. The building, Gothic in style, had a seating capacity of 150 people, and has five double windows along its sides, an oriel window above the eastern entrance, and a three compartment window at the western entrance. The church also contained a gallery for the choir, and a roof supported two principals protruding from stone corbels. A corrugated iron fence was constructed around the church in 1895. The church was put up for sale on 7 November 2017, for $395,000. It has since been converted into a private residence. References
St David's Uniting Church, Waubra

St David's Uniting Church (formerly St David's Presbyterian Church) is a former Uniting church located in the town of Waubra, Victoria, Australia. The church opened in 1873 as a Presbyterian church, until changing to the Uniting church in 1977, under which it remained until the late 2010s, before being sold in 2021. The church is one of several historic buildings in the town. History As early as 1860, Presbyterians in the district would make applications to use the town's Wesleyan church for Presbyterian services at select times. It was alleged that because some Presbyterians had partly funded the construction of the Wesleyan church, they should be able to use the building. The Wesleyans refused the applications, and so the Presbyterians decided to erect their own church, which would double as a school. The Presbyterians advertised their plans and specifications for a timber church through columns in The Ballarat Star newspaper, and that the cost of the church should not exceed £200. On 26 May 1860, a meeting was held in Mr Mc.Donald's barn, who, including himself, assembled a committee to raise funds for the construction of the church. In total, they received £120. The tender of Mr. D. Ross was selected, along with the minister of the church, Rev. W. Mackie. The church was opened that year. The foundation stone of the present bluestone church building was laid on Tuesday 24 June 1873 by James Robertson, of Mount Mitchell, and the building was designed by Joseph Doane, an architect from Ballarat. A foundation stone was laid for the vestry on 24 June 1910 to commemorate the jubilee of the church, and a foundation stone on the porch of the church was laid by M. G. Buchanan, on 24 June 1933. On 20 February 2018, a bible from the church was donated to the Learmonth & District Historical Society. The church changed to the Uniting Church of Australia in 1977, and continued under the direction of that church until at least 2018. On 18 February 2021, the church was sold for $380,000. References
Southern-Moreton-Bay-Islands-Nationalpark

i2i3i6 Der Southern-Moreton-Bay-Islands-Nationalpark (engl.: Southern Moreton Bay-Islands National Park) ist ein Nationalpark im Südosten des australischen Bundesstaates Queensland. Er liegt 44 Kilometer südöstlich von Brisbane und zehn Kilometer nordöstlich von Coomera. Die Gruppe besteht aus vier benachbarten Inseln in der Moreton Bay zwischen der Küste und South Stradbroke Island: Willes Island, Kangaroo Island, Woogoompah Island und Coomera Island. Auch ein Teil der etwas nördlich liegenden Cobby Cobby Island gehört dazu. Geschichte Zwei der größeren Inseln, Woogoompah Island und Coomera Island, wurden früher als Viehweide genutzt. Auf Woogoompah Island sieht man immer noch Überreste aus dieser Zeit, wie eine Zisterne und eine Laderampe für Rinder. Im Inneren von Coomera Island befindet sich ein brackiges Lagunensystem, das von gerodeten Flächen umgeben ist. Flora und Fauna Um die fünf Inseln befinden sich mehr als die Hälfte aller Mangrovenwälder in der Moreton Bay. Auf Kangaroo Island wachsen auch Kasuarinen. In den Mangroven und in den angrenzenden Wattgebieten fühlen sich Fische, Quallen, Dugongs und Meeresschildkröten besonders wohl. Die Inseln sind Teil der Moreton Bay and Pumicestone Passage Important Bird Area, die von BirdLife International ausgewiesen wurde, weil dort große Mengen von Zug-, Wasser- und Strandvögeln ihren Lebensraum finden. Einrichtungen und Zufahrt Bei Niedrigwasser ergibt sich auf Cobby Cobby Island ein Strand, der sich als Picknickplatz empfiehlt. Auch auf Kangaroo Island kann man ein kurzes Stück Strand bei Ebbe finden. Zelten ist zwar auf den Inseln erlaubt, aber wegen der dichten Mangroven und der vielen Sandfliegen und Mücken nicht empfehlenswert. Die Inseln sind nur mit privaten Booten erreichbar. Weblinks Offizielle Webpräsenz des Parks (englisch) Einzelnachweise
Parque nacional Islas de la Bahía Moreton Sur

Islas de la Bahía Moreton Sur es un parque nacional en Queensland (Australia), ubicado a 44 km al sureste de Brisbane. Datos Área: 15,70 km² Coordenadas: 27°43′05″S 153°23′04″E Fecha de Creación: 2000 Administración: Servicio para la Vida Salvaje de Queensland Categoría IUCN: II Véase también: Zonas protegidas de Queensland
Southern Moreton Bay Islands National Park

Southern Moreton Bay Islands National Park är en park i Australien. Den ligger i delstaten Queensland, omkring 52 kilometer sydost om delstatshuvudstaden Brisbane. Närmaste större samhälle är Southport, omkring 19 kilometer söder om Southern Moreton Bay Islands National Park. Genomsnittlig årsnederbörd är 1 424 millimeter. Den regnigaste månaden är januari, med i genomsnitt 275 mm nederbörd, och den torraste är oktober, med 21 mm nederbörd. Källor
Manly Yacht Club

Der Manly Yacht Club (MYC) wurde 1950 als Manly 14ft Skiff Club in Manly, New South Wales, Australien gegründet. Der Club wurde später in Manly Yacht Club umbenannt. Regatten Der Club führt seine eigenen Regatten im Hafen von Sydney durch. Manly Junior 1959 hatte der Club Probleme, die Mitglieder weiter für den Segelsport zu interessieren. Die meisten Gründungsmitglieder hatten mittlerweile Familie und Kinder, und der Skiff Club konnte diesen Mitgliedern nicht mehr genug bieten. Daher wurde beschlossen, eine neue Juniorenklasse einzuführen, um neue Mitglieder zu werben und den Club neu aufzubauen. Das größte Problem war, dass der Club nicht genügend Platz hatte, die Boote zu verstauen. Das hat dazu geführt, dass der Club die neue Jollen-Klasse Manly Junior entwickelte, die aufrecht stehend im Clubhaus verstaut werden konnte. Weblinks myc.org.au (englisch) Manly Sailability Manly Junior Sailing Association of Australia Einzelnachweise