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South Australia

South Australia (abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent. With a total land area of 983,482 square kilometres (379,725 sq mi), it is the fourth largest of Australia's states and territories.

South Australia shares borders with all of the other mainland states, and with the Northern Territory; it is bordered to the west by Western Australia, to the north by the Northern Territory, to the north-east by Queensland, to the east by New South Wales, to the south-east by Victoria, and to the south by the Great Australian Bight and the Indian Ocean. With over 1.6 million people, the state comprises less than 8% of the Australian population and ranks fifth in population among the six states and two territories. The majority of its people reside in the state capital, Adelaide. Most of the remainder are settled in fertile areas along the south-eastern coast and River Murray. The state's colonial origins are unique in Australia as a freely settled, planned British province, rather than as a convict settlement. Official settlement began on 28 December 1836, when the colony was proclaimed at the Old Gum Tree by Governor John Hindmarsh.

South Australia (song)

South Australia (Roud # 325) is a sea shanty, also known under such titles as "Rolling King" and "Bound for South Australia". As an original worksong it was sung in a variety of trades, including being used by the wool and later the wheat traders who worked the clipper ships between Australian ports and London. In adapted form, it is now a very popular song among folk music performers that is recorded by many artists and is present in many of today's song books.

History as a shanty

Information on the age, spread, and practical use of the shanty is relatively sparse. However, the evidence at hand does not suggest there is anything particularly or locally "Australian" about the song, contrary to how it has become popularly envisioned since the late 20th century.

It was first noted by sea music author L.A. Smith, who collected it "from a coloured seaman at the [Sailors'] 'Home'" in London and published it in her 1888 collection, The Music of the Waters.

In the 1930s or 1940s, at Sailors' Snug Harbor, New York, shanty collector W.M. Doerflinger recorded veteran sailor William Laurie of Greenock Scotland, who began a career in sailing ships in the late 1870s. The one verse sung by Laurie was published, with tune, in Doerflinger's 1951 book.

South Australian wine

The South Australian wine industry is responsible for more than half the production of all Australian wine. South Australia has a vast diversity in geography and climate which allows the state to be able to produce a range of grape varieties-from the cool climate Riesling variety in the Clare Valley wine region to the big, full bodied Shiraz wines of the Barossa Valley.

Some of Australia's best-known wines like Penfolds Grange, Jacob's Creek, Yalumba and Henschke Hill of Grace are produced here, as well as many of Australia's mass-produced box wines.

As with most agriculture in Australia, irrigation is vital to the success of the South Australian wine industry.

History

The earliest recorded evidence of vine planting was in 1836 by a settler named John Barton Hack in Chichester Gardens, North Adelaide.

In 1838 George Stevenson planted a vineyard in Adelaide and may have been producing wine as early as 1841. Following the spread of urban development, Hack's vines were pulled up and replanted in a new vineyard at Echunga Springs near Mount Barker. In 1843, he sent a case of wine made from the vineyard to Queen Victoria, being the first Australian wine to reach the Queen.

South Australia (baseball team)

South Australia (previously known as the South Australian Bite) compete in the Claxton Shield Baseball Championship in Australia. They were one of the founding teams of the Claxton Shield in 1934 and competed until 1988 where the Claxtion Shield was thereafter awarded to the winner of the Australian Baseball League until 1999 when they were invited to join the International Baseball League of Australia which they competed in for 2 seasons(1999-00 and 2002), after this point the Claxton Shield reverted to a competition similar to 1988.

History

2009 Claxton Shield Squad

South Australia's 19 man roster for the 2009 Claxton Shield, Announced by Baseball South Australia.

Famous Players

  • Vic Richardson
  • Ian Chappell
  • Mark Hutton
  • Shayne Bennett
  • Luke Prokopec
  • Andrew Scott
  • Mark Van Pelt
  • References


    Northern Territory

    The Northern Territory (abbreviated as NT) is a federal Australian territory in the centre and central northern regions. It shares borders with Western Australia to the west (129th meridian east), South Australia to the south (26th parallel south), and Queensland to the east (138th meridian east). To the north, the territory is bordered by the Timor Sea, the Arafura Sea and the Gulf of Carpentaria. Despite its large area—over 1,349,129 square kilometres (520,902 sq mi), making it the third largest Australian federal division—it is sparsely populated. The Northern Territory's population of 243,700 (2014) makes it is the least populous of Australia's eight major states and territories, having fewer than half as many people as Tasmania.

    The archaeological history of the Northern Territory begins over 40,000 years ago when Indigenous Australians settled the region. Makassan traders began trading with the indigenous people of the Northern Territory for trepang from at least the 18th century onwards, and very likely for 300 years prior to that. The coast of the territory was first seen by Europeans in the 17th century. The British were the first Europeans to attempt to settle the coastal regions. After three failed attempts to establish a settlement (1824–1828, 1838–1849, and 1864–66), success was achieved in 1869 with the establishment of a settlement at Port Darwin. Today the economy is based on tourism, especially Kakadu National Park in the Top End and the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (Ayers Rock) in central Australia, and mining.

    Australia (horse)

    Australia (foaled 8 April 2011) is a British-bred, Thoroughbred racehorse best known for winning the 2014 Epsom Derby. As a two-year-old in 2013, he won two of his three races, creating a very favourable impression when winning the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Trial Stakes, and was highly regarded by his trainer Aidan O'Brien. In May 2014 he finished third behind Night of Thunder and Kingman in the 2000 Guineas before winning the Epsom Derby on 7 June. He subsequently won the Irish Derby and International Stakes before being defeated by The Grey Gatsby in the Irish Champion Stakes. His racing career was ended by injury in October 2014. He is standing at Coolmore stud.

    Background

    Australia is a chestnut colt with a narrow white blaze bred by the Newmarket-based Stanley House stud. Australia was sired by Galileo, a Derby winner himself who went on to become an outstanding breeding stallion, winning the title of champion sire on five occasions. Galileo had sired two previous Epsom Derby winners New Approach in 2007 and Ruler of the World in 2013. Australia's Dam Ouija Board won seven Group One races including the 2004 Epsom Oaks and was twice named European Horse of the Year. He is the fourth foal produced by Ouija Board and second to Galileo, Australia's older sister Filia Regina has had limited success with only a single victory in a handicap at Yarmouth. His half brother Our Voodoo Prince won 3 races in Britain before being sold and is currently in training with Chris Waller in Australia.

    Cusco (band)

    Cusco was a German cross-cultural new-age music band named after the Peruvian city of Cusco, which was once the capital of the Inca Empire. The band's music contains influences from music around the world, with an emphasis on South American flute sounds and melodies. Cusco's melodic and energetic music is a fusion of modern and ethnic styles with influences from classical music and rock music sensibilities. Most of the ethnic instruments were keyboard-generated, giving the sound a synthetic quality.

    The band was led by founders Michael Holm (Lothar Bernhard Walter; 1943–) and Kristian Schultze (1945–2011). Michael Holm, already a successful vocal artist, sought to make a musical tribute to ancient cultures. He and Kristian Schultze, formerly a member of the jazz band Passport, shared musical and historical interests. In 1979, they formed Cusco, and released their first album in 1980. They eventually signed with Higher Octave Music, releasing their first album on that label in 1988. Their albums consistently reached very high peaks on the instrumental/new age music sales charts. They were nominated for a Grammy award three times.

    Radio Stations - State of South Australia

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    6iX Perth 80s,70s,60s Australia
    CMR Online Country Australia
    Ten FM Varied Australia
    Vision Radio Network Religious Australia
    QBN FM 96.7 Varied Australia
    Lion 96.1 Varied,Religious Australia
    2UE News Talk Australia
    2CA 80s,70s,Classic Rock Australia
    Ballroom Glitz Radio Dance Australia
    Gold 104.3 Oldies Australia
    K-Rock 95.5 FM Varied Australia
    Tank FM 103.1 Kempsey Varied Australia
    Portuguese Radio Sydney Australia Varied,World,World Europe Australia
    ABC Sydney 702 News Talk Australia
    2MFM Religious Australia
    96Five Family Varied Australia
    1629 AM Newcastle NSW Oldies Australia
    TORI: Australia, TeluguOne Radio On Internet World Asia Australia
    94.1 3WBC - Whitehorse Boroondara Community Radio Varied Australia
    Territory FM 104.1 Adult Contemporary,Talk Australia
    ABC Triple J Unearthed Indie Australia
    Syncretia Radio Ambient Australia
    4EB FM Folk Australia
    WSFM 101.7 Sydney NSW Varied Australia
    ABC Triple J This Sporting Life Sports Australia
    NetFM Varied Australia
    2CC Talking Canberra 1206 AM Talk Australia
    Peakhillfm 89.5 Oldies Australia
    Fresh 92.7 Dance Australia
    NOVA 100 FM Melbourne Varied,Pop,Top 40 Australia
    Hope 103.2 (2CBA) Christian Contemporary,Pop,Public Australia
    Rhema FM 96.3 Christian Contemporary,Christian Australia
    Radio Sport 927 Sports Australia
    92.9 Perth Top 40 Australia
    Wild Horse FM (4WHO),Yarraman, Queensland Varied Australia
    Slice Radio Varied Australia
    Sea FM (4RGK), Rockhampton, Queensland Pop,Top 40 Australia
    Nim 102.3 FM Pop Australia
    Cradio Religious,Christian Australia
    NovaNation Dance,Electronica Australia
    Classic Rock (Formerly VEGA) 91.5 FM Melbourne 80s,70s,Classic Rock Australia
    Radio 2RPH News Australia
    Radio Sargam Sydney Bollywood Australia
    2Web Outback Radio News Talk,Varied,Adult Contemporary Australia
    3mFm South Gippsland Adult Contemporary Australia
    Harman Radio CH5: Gurdwara Revesby Indian Australia
    Dingo Creek Country Country Australia
    Bluesgroove Varied Australia
    BluFM 89.1 Community Radio Katoomba NSW Varied,Public Australia
    Switch.FM Pop,Dance,Top 40 Australia
    Nova 93.7 Perth Varied Australia

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    South Australia

    by: Gaelic Storm

    In South Australia I was born,
    Heave away, Haul away!
    In South Australia, round Cape Horn,
    bound for South Australia
    Haul away, you rollin' king!
    Heave away, Haul away!
    Haul away, Oh hear me sing!
    We're bound for South Australia
    As I rode out one morning fair,
    Heave away, Haul away!
    'twas there I met Miss Nancy Blair,
    bound for South Australia!
    Haul away, you rollin' king!
    Heave away, Haul away!
    Haul away, Oh hear me sing!
    We're bound for South Australia
    I shook her up, I shook her down,
    Heave away, Haul away!
    I shook her up and down the town!
    Bound for South Australia!
    Haul away, you rollin' king!
    Heave away, Haul away!
    Haul away, Oh hear me sing!
    We're bound for South Australia
    There's one thing that does grieve my mind,
    Heave away, Haul away!
    It's leaving Nancy Blair behind,
    we're bound for South Australia
    Haul away, you rollin' king!
    Heave away, Haul away!
    Haul away, Oh hear me sing!
    We're bound for South Australia
    And as we wallop around Cape Horn,
    Heave away, Haul away!
    You wish to God you'd never been born!
    bound for South Australia!
    Haul away, you rollin' king!
    Heave away, Haul away!
    Haul away, Oh hear me sing!
    We're bound for South Australia
    Haul away, you rollin' king!
    Heave away, Haul away!
    Haul away, Oh hear me sing!




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