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NORFOLK Island (External Territory, Australia) News, Dec 20, 2010


  1. No room for a Christmas tree? Try a Norfolk Island pine.


    Christian Science Monitor - Lynn Hunt - 6 days ago

    A Norfolk Island pine on a tabletop makes an excellent stand-in for a Christmas tree, and will live for many holidays to come. Any easy-to-care-for Norfolk ...


  2. Norfolk Island pine a great Christmas gift


    Shreveport Times - 4 days ago

    If the chosen recipient is into plants, there are few better choices than the Norfolk Island pine. Although "pine" is part of its name, this plant is not ...
  3. Choose a living Christmas tree for the holidays


    Jamestown Sun - John Zvirovski - 2 days ago

    In those situations, they still have the option to have a living Christmas tree with the Norfolk Island Pine. John Zvirovski / The Sun Two Norfolk Island ...
    There are a number of substitutes for the traditional Christmas tree- Asheville Citizen-Times
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  4. Australia legislates on Norfolk Island's finances


    Radio Australia - 1 Dec 2010

    Legislation has been passed through the Australian parliament to allow Norfolk Island to operate in a more financially stable way. Norfolk is self-governing ...
    Norfolk Island's economy "bleak" without Australian help- Radio New Zealand International
    Australia moves to ensure Norfolk Island financial sustainablity- Australia Network News
    all 5 news articles »
  5. NZ bowlers through to world finals


    Stuff.co.nz - 30 Nov 2010

    New Zealanders Andrew Todd and Jan Khan have both reached singles finals at the world champion of champions bowls tournament at Norfolk Island. ...
  6. Proctor: Plant a Christmas conservatory


    9NEWS.com - 1 day ago

    These can be enhanced with small ferns, palms, creeping fig, ivy and Norfolk Island pine, which resembles a tiny Christmas tree. ...
  7. Sherriff takes liking to island life despite wind


    Express Advocate Gosford - Emma Herd - 24 Nov 2010

    HALEKULANI'S Aron Sherriff is attempting to become the third Australian in as many years to win the World Champion of Champions crown on Norfolk Island. ...


  8. Jan Khan wins world bowls title


    Stuff.co.nz - 1 Dec 2010

    ... behind to triumph as New Zealand claimed one of two titles on offer at world champion of champions lawn bowls tournament at Norfolk Island today (NZT). ...
  9. Island experience a winner for Khan


    Star Canterbury - Nick Tolerton - 13 Dec 2010

    Jan Khan enjoyed great success at the world champion of champions tournament at Norfolk Island. BECKENHAM BOWLER Jan Khan might be a legend in her sport, ...


  10. Six Australian birds missing, believed lost


    Charles Darwin University - 21 hours ago

    The six birds, one species and five subspecies, are the White-breasted White-eye from Norfolk Island, the form of Pied Currawong from western Victoria, ...
  11. Norfolk strikes finance deal with Canberra


    Radio New Zealand International - 30 Nov 2010

    Norfolk Island and the Australian government have signed a memorandum of ...Norfolk Island's... chief minister David Buffett has told the territory's
  12. Aussie duo through to bowls final


    Ninemsn - 30 Nov 2010

    ... Africa's Wayne Perry 8-4 9-12 2-1 in Wednesday's semi-final on Norfolk Island. Sherriff will meet New Zealand's Andrew Todd in the final on Thursday. ...
  13. A small Australian island to test personal cap and trade program


    Marketplace - 3 Dec 2010

    The stone ruins of the penal colony of Kingston on Norfolk Island seen from across ... Australia's Norfolk Island is going to try out what researchers are ...


  14. Bowlers miss out at Norfolk


    Fiji Times - 3 Dec 2010

    FIJI bowlers Doreen O'Connor and Semesa Naiseruvati failed to make it to the quarter-finals of the World Bowls Champions versus Champions in Norfolk Island. ...
  15. Bowling blokes put on a show


    Noosa News - 6 hours ago

    Chris is Club Champion on the Isle of Jersey, a Commonwealth Games player and was on Norfolk Island playing Champion of Champions. ...
  16. Ask a Specialist: Do You Have Tips for Keeping Holiday Plants Healthy?


    PressZoom (press release) - 10 Dec 2010

    Two other plants, Norfolk Island pine and holiday cactus, are also common. ... Norfolk Island pine, commonly called star pine or umbrella pine, ...
  17. Bangarra's new chairwoman eyes expansion


    The Australian - Michaela Boland - 4 days ago

    A Eualeyai-Kamillaroi woman who was born in Cooma, NSW, and grew up in Sydney's south and on Norfolk Island, Behrendt, 41, joined the Bangarra board several ...
  18. Holiday plant care tips


    Fence Post - David Lott - 2 Dec 2010

    Shipments of poinsettias, Norfolk Island pine, and holiday cacti are now on the shelves at retail stores and nurseries. This sure sign of the coming holiday ...
  19. Ask a Master Gardener: Tips for choosing a live Christmas tree


    Chinook Observer - Don Tapio - 7 Dec 2010

    QUESTION: We just purchased a Norfolk Island pine as a living Christmas tree. Can we plant it outdoors after the holidays? ANSWER:Unlike most pines that are ...
  20. Bauple man drowns near Mackay


    The Gympie Times - Arthur Gorrie - 10 Dec 2010

    Mr Baker is described as a sailing enthusiast, originally from Norfolk Island. He lived with his partner Sue Longuet, in Bauple, south of Maryborough. ...
  21. Suggestions for living holiday gifts


    Chisago County Press - Jerry Vitalis - 4 days ago

    Norfolk pines originate from the tiny Norfolk Island located, on the external territory of Australia. In its native habitat, this pine can grow up to 200 ...
  22. Chrissie Grimes finishes 11th at World Bowls tournament


    BBC News - 29 Nov 2010

    Jersey's Chrissie Grimes beat Canada, Spain and Scotland before bowing out of the World Bowls Champions of Champions tournament on Norfolk Island. ...
  23. Ayr bowler Allister Reid takes on the world


    Ayrshire Post - 25 Nov 2010

    The 41-year-old Seafield star is chasing the title of world champion of champion bowler in the Norfolk Island. And on Tuesday, he began his bid for the ...
  24. So much more than Wombat's mum


    Sydney Morning Herald - 3 days ago

    From 1974 to 1981 she lived on Norfolk Island, where she co-owned a gift and bookshop. Apart from those periods, she lived most of her adult life in Sydney, ...
    Honoured author leaves huge legacy- New Zealand Herald
    Tom Keneally pays tribute to Ruth Park- Ninemsn
    ROSINA RUTH LUCIA PARK- The Age
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  25. Power: Minister Attending Justice Meeting In Australia


    Voxy - 8 Dec 2010

    Norfolk Island has observer status at SCAG meetings. SCAG provides a forum for Ministers to discuss matters of mutual interest, progress projects to ...
  26. Literati lose a Kiwi giant who called Australia home


    Sydney Morning Herald - Susan Wyndham - 3 days ago

    Apart from stints in London and Norfolk Island and visits to New Zealand, Park lived mostly in Sydney - in a Mosman apartment with harbour views. ...


  27. Hatton: Gift ideas for garden-oriented


    Amarillo.com - Bob Hatton - 9 Dec 2010

    These gifts do not have to be limited to the traditional poinsettias, Christmas cacti, amaryllis, cyclamen and Norfolk Island pines, but can also include ...
  28. Christmas cacti as a holiday gift


    KTIV - 3 Dec 2010

    ... questions have come through on two other popular holiday plants - the Christmas Cactus and Norfolk Island Pines - often sold as living Christmas trees. ...
  29. Protection for heritage sites


    Esperance Express - Cheryl Long - 2 Dec 2010

    ... Esperance RSL Building with Norfolk Island Pine Trees and War Memorial, Lynburn Homestead and Shearing Shed at Thomas River, Moir Homestead Ruins at ...
  30. Keeping Your Holiday Plants Blooming


    KMGH Denver - 13 Dec 2010

    Norfolk Island pine is often used as a tabletop tree during the holidays. "Don't let it sit in water. They love to be misted with a spray bottle," said ...
  31. Indoor plants add charm to holiday season


    Carmi Times - Dan Rodgers - 3 Dec 2010

    One plant that is commonly available during the holiday season is the Norfolk Island pine, an evergreen with soft, feathery needles and branches that fan ...
  32. BOB BEYFUSS: Tips for bears, birds and Christmas


    Kingston Daily Freeman - Bob Beys - 3 days ago

    NEVER CUT the top off a Norfolk Island pine since this usually will kill it. If you bought a “living” that is a “balled in burlap” tree, ...
  33. Holiday spirits for every taste: Plus submit your holiday photos!


    San Francisco Chronicle (blog) - 3 Dec 2010

    The tree itself is a 55-foot tall Norfolk Island pine, a tree that grows naturally in only one place on Earth: Norfolk Island, off the eastern coast of ...


  34. New Year's resolution: deliver on energy


    ABC Online - Anthony Cox - 2 Dec 2010

    However a new carbon trading scheme is planned for the residents of Norfolk Island. This scheme suggests an additional motive apart from combating AGW. ...
  35. How to pick, care for winter plants


    Asheville Citizen-Times - Linda Blue - 3 Dec 2010

    Norfolk Island pines are often sold as small living Christmas trees. With good care you should be able to decorate this little tree for several years — at ...
  36. Christmas greenery may be on the patio


    Corpus Christi Caller Times - Michael Womack - 27 Nov 2010

    Norfolk Island pines also are a favorite potted Christmas favorite. ... Once they get too big, you can plant Norfolk Island pines outside if you give them ...
    Tips for selecting a fresh Christmas tree- Mille Lacs County Times (blog)
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  37. Local Grocery Stores Have Deals on Holiday Flowers


    Patch - Gloria Johnson - 11 Dec 2010

    Earlier in the season, Stop & Shop had some nice looking Norfolk Island pines that had been ...Norfolk Island pines used to be popular house plants, ...
  38. December Garden Calendar


    Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Sharon Morrisey - 4 Dec 2010

    Potted poinsettias, amaryllis, azaleas, hollies, kalanchoes, Norfolk Island pines and even rosemary sheared into tree forms can give months of indoor ...
  39. Peru milk exports spread into eleven new markets around the world


    Andina - Agencia Peruana de Noticias - 13 Dec 2010

    Other destination markets include Mauricio (US$73.000), Spain (US$67.000), Oman, Madagascar, Norfolk island, Hong Kong, Mexico, Martinique and Norway. ...
  40. New Australian legislation to assist Norfolk Island


    Radio Australia News - 3 Dec 2010

    Legislation has been passed through the Australian parliament to allow Norfolk Island to operate in a more financially stable way. The new legislation will ...
  41. Tips to prepare for prime Christmas tree time


    Las Cruces Sun-News - Derrickson Moore - 3 Dec 2010

    Popular potted varieties include piñon pine, rosemary, cedar, Norfolk Island pine, Italian Stone, Aleppo pine, Eldarica, Leyland cypress and Afghan pines. ...
  42. Protect plants from inside dangers


    Jackson Clarion Ledger - 7 Dec 2010

    Nothing is more depressing to me than seeing a Norfolk Island pine, which wants to get 60 feet tall with a trunk too thick for me to put my arms around, ...
  43. Stitching up a monster mural move


    Warrnambool Standard - Peter Collins - 5 days ago

    "In the centre is the angel war memorial and Norfolk Island pines surrounded by prominent buildings and features. "Unfortunately, we completed it before the ...
  44. Gifts to please any gardener


    Las Vegas Review-Journal - 12 Dec 2010

    A Norfolk Island pine, which has a Christmas tree shape, makes a nice houseplant that will last for years. Drape this special tree with lights for now and ...
  45. Clear skies a relief in pennant


    The Age - Graeme Bridge - 4 Dec 2010

    Clayton-based former Scottish international Joyce Lindores will be returning home from Norfolk Island where she picked up the silver medal in the final of ...


  46. Maine Gardener: Christmas cheery ... Give blooms a go


    Press Herald - Tom Atwell - 11 Dec 2010

    Other plants that sell well at this time of year are kalanchoe, Norfolk Island pines, rosemary pruned into cone shapes, ivy topiaries in Christmas tree ...


  47. Plants need time to adapt to outdoors


    Jackson Clarion Ledger - 9 Dec 2010

    This doesn't apply, of course, to tropical plants like poinsettia and Norfolk Island pines, which have to be kept indoors all winter. ...
  48. Island Images


    Honolulu Star-Advertiser - 10 Dec 2010

    The switch was flipped last night and the lavishly decorated 55-foot Norfolk Island pine Christmas tree in front of Honolulu Hale lit up the night during ...
  49. Painted poinsettias and other gifts that grow


    Buffalo News - 10 Dec 2010

    Norfolk Island pines are wonderful houseplants, and Christmas cacti give us long-lasting blooms for so little effort; mine is bursting with blossoms now. ...


  50. Miniature, long-lasting Christmas trees


    Victoria Advocate - Carmen Price - Brynn Lee - 6 Dec 2010

    The Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria heterophylla), is native to the South Pacific. Unlike other cold tolerant pines, this tree requires the milder ...
  51. Colder weather makes protecting tropicals a timely topic


    NOLA.com - Kenneth Harrison - 9 Dec 2010

    On the south shore, Norfolk Island pines (Araucaria heterophylla) and giant bird of paradise plants (Strelitzia nicolai) had been planted in landscapes. ...
  52. BOB BEYFUSS: Christmas gifts ideas for gardeners


    Kingston Daily Freeman - Bob Beyfuss - 10 Dec 2010

    If your home is too small for a regular Christmas tree a living Norfolk Island Pine or mini spruce tree makes a nice substitute. Fragrant wreaths or table ...
  53. "Islands, Castles & Portable Operations"


    Southgate Amateur Radio Club - 3 Dec 2010

    ... Al LA9SN, Doug N6TQS and possibly others will be active from the Pacific Palms resort, Norfolk Island (IOTA OC-005, WLOTA 1469), on 5-19 December 2010. ...
  54. $64000 prize win life changing


    Toowoomba Chronicle - Amanda Gearing - 7 Dec 2010

    She will return to teach singing in Toowoomba early next year and sing in various concerts around Australia and at Norfolk Island until she moves to Germany ...
  55. ARNewsline Report 1737 -- Nov 26, 2010:


    eHam.net - 25 Nov 2010

    And lastly, the trio of VK3KH, VK4UH and VK3XPD are returning to Norfolk Island after their inaugural VHF/UHF and Microwave band DXpedition of last summer. ...
  56. Nonfiction review: 'Atlas of Remote Islands' by Judith Schalansky


    OregonLive.com - 4 Dec 2010

    Norfolk Island, from which no prisoner of the harrowing English penal system ever escaped. Cocos Island, where a man named August Gissler spent 16 years ...
  57. Caring for Holiday Plants


    American Profile - Lynn Coulter - 2 Dec 2010

    Norfolk Island pine. Decorate these tropical evergreens like miniature Christmas trees, and after the holidays use them as attractive houseplants. ...
  58. Evergreens and fire hazards


    Carmi Times - Dan Rodgers - 26 Nov 2010

    You can also use Norfolk Island pines as living trees, and these are usually available around the holidays. This tree can't be planted outside, however, ...
  59. City slickers visit


    Lithgow Mercury - 1 Dec 2010

    It is hoped to make the visit a regular occurrence with plans for a return visit leading up to next year's Norfolk Island trip. ...
  60. Historic building for sale as Williamtown public closed


    Newcastle Herald - Alison Branley - 30 Nov 2010

    Students remembered spending time ''on the wall'' as punishment and how pilots used to use a Norfolk Island Pine at the school to line up for landing. ...
  61. Annie Dear: Just a tweak here and there could fix holiday


    Blue Springs Examiner - Annie Dear - 26 Nov 2010

    Even teeny tiny Norfolk Island – a territory of Australia – has one on the last Wednesday of November. The tradition was apparently introduced by American ...
  62. Sherriff loses badge but not his honour


    Express Advocate Gosford - Emma Herd - 6 Dec 2010

    Sherrriff was informed of the “business decision” by club officials before leaving for the World Champion of Champions tournament, held at Norfolk Island. ...


  63. Don Fowkes, the new Somerset team manager, was full of praise for ...


    This is Somerset - 1 Dec 2010

    ... coming through of England's 2009 outdoor singles champions competing with the sun on their backs in remote Norfolk Island, off the coast of Australia. ...
  64. Garden Clippings Green gifts have color


    Tampa Bay Newspapers - Ruth Davies - 2 Dec 2010

    If you receive a Norfolk Island pine in a pot with pretty red bows on it, please look around at its ultimate width and height before planting it in the ...
  65. Myriad of choices


    NWAOnline (subscription) - Janet Carson - 27 Nov 2010

    Norfolk Island pines, bromeliads and topiary rosemary bushes pruned as wreaths or miniature Christmas trees are also suitable. Some tips: Rosemary is not a ...
  66. December is no holiday for area gardeners


    San Gabriel Valley Tribune - 3 Dec 2010

    Small container plants that are available to brighten the holidays include conifers, the many hollies, osmanthus, strawberry tree, Norfolk Island pine, ...
  67. UNESCO Weltkulturrerbe Australien & Ozeanien: Historische ...


    WELT ONLINE - 9 Dec 2010

    Die elf prämierten Lager befinden sich rund um Sydney, in Tasmanien, auf Norfolk Island und in Fremantle. Sie verdeutlichen das Konzept der Rehabilitation ...
  68. Как и где поменять часовые пояса или летнее время


    Север ДВ - 2 Dec 2010

    Остров Норфолк (Norfolk Island) использует часовую зону GMT+11:30. острова: GMT+6:30 (Кокосовые о-ва); +11 (о. Лорд-Хау); +11:30 (о. ...

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