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Darwin
Darwin is the largest city and capital of the North Territory of Australia.
The city's population was 105,991 as of
2006.
The city was originally established in 1869 as "Palmerston" (after the British Prime Minister Lord Palmerston).
The area was at first settled and administered by South Australia, by the adminstration was transfered to the
Commonwealth (federal) government in
1911. The city's name was
changed to Darwin at the time of this transfer
During World War II, on
February 19th
1942, Darwin
was bombed by 188 Japanese aircraft, in the first of a series of Japanese air-raids, and the most
serious attack on Australia in the country's history. At least 243 people died during
this air raid, which is somtimes dubbed the "Pearl Harbor of Australia".
Here is the weather forecast for Darwin:
By Leslie P. Richards
Lulu.com
Released: 2007-01-13
Paperback (236 pages)
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Contains anchorages that may be found throughout the tropical coastline of Australia from Cairns in Queensland to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Includes relevant charts and tide tables, navigation lights, beacons or leads, depths, dangers, routes of access, identifiable features and landmarks, anchor "holding" and "comfort" factors plus details of local facilities if any are available, contact rescue groups details and emergency medical facilities. |
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By Leslie P. Richards
Lulu.com
Released: 2007-11-11
Paperback (186 pages)
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This informative book is a guide to anchorages across the top end of Australia. It will enable you to safely cruise west from Darwin to WA. The scenery is stunning through the Kimberleys. The tides, winds and currents are fickle but Leslie has in-depth knowledge of these waters. Within these pages you'll also find tidal information, the position of navigation beacons, depths, dangers and landmarks, plus details of local facilities and rescue groups. It is a must-have book. |
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By Toni Bauman
Aboriginal Studies Press
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By Ian Read
Little Hills Press,Australia
Hardcover (122 pages)
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Map (1 pages)
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Map
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Universal Press
Map
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