South Wales Essays

  • Changes that Have Occurred in Industry in South Wales Since 1800

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    Changes that Have Occurred in Industry in South Wales Since 1800 The main industries that South Wales were dependent on since 1800 were mainly mining for coal, iron ore and limestone, manufacturing steel and labour. The main areas and ports in South Wales where the main industries were located were Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Ebbw Vale, Merthyr Tydfil and Port Talbot. Coal was mined locally in valleys in the large area between Ebbw Vale to Swansea. Iron ore was also mined in the area from

  • The Taxi Industry in New South Wales

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    The Taxi Industry in New South Wales has been one that has involved very little competition within its market, allowing prices for its services to be quite high. Now, however with the advancing technology, the rise of App-based taxi or Ride Sharing services such as Uber threaten to provide substitutes to customers increasing competition in the Taxi Industry. The NSW Taxi Industry is somewhat run by the NSW Government (Abelson). There are three major companies, that as (Abelson) states, ‘Control

  • Cold Knap Lake

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    Cold Knap Lake This poem is about an incident from the poet's childhood. Cold Knap Lake is a real place near Barry in Glamorgan, South Wales. It is a Bronze Age burial site, and something of a local beauty spot. A little girl is drowned in the lake, or so it seems, but the poet's mother gives her the kiss of life, and her (the poet's) father takes the child home. The girl's parents are poor and beat her as a punishment. At this point, the poet wonders whether she, too, "was...there" and

  • If A Pirate I Must Be

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    successful pirate living during the Golden Age of Piracy. Also this book clearly states how Black Bart did affect the Caribbean and other economies more than one would expect. Roberts was born in May of 1862 in the Village if Casnewydd Bach, in south Wales. While growing up, Bartholomew always wished to be on the sea. He first got a shot at the sea through joining the Royal British Navy. Roberts and the crew would sail to the West Coast of Africa. There the ship he sailed on, The Princess, would pick

  • Roald Dahl The Man

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    Roald Dahl was one of the greatest story-tellers of all time. He was born in Llanduff, South Wales, of Norwegian parents, in 1916, and educated in English boarding-schools. Then, in search of adventure, the young Dahl took a job with Shell Oil in Africa. When World War II broke out he joined the RAF as a fighter pilot, receiving terrible injuries and almost dying in a plane crash in 1942. It was following this "monumental bash on the head" and a meeting with C. S. Forester (author of the famous

  • Roah Dahl Biography

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    Roald Dahl was born on September 13, 1916, in Llandaff, South Wales, to Norwegian parents, Harald and Sofie (Hesselberg) Dahl. After graduating from Repton School in 1933, he went to work for the Shell Oil Company of East Africa until World War II started in 1939. He then served in the Royal Air Force as a fighter pilot and he became a Wing Commander. In 1940 Dahl's plane was hit by a machine gun fire, and he was severely injured. He was rescued by a fellow pilot and took him six months to recover

  • Children's Coal Mining During The Industrial Revolution

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    Children mining during the industrial revolution Coal mining came along long before the industrial revolution had even commenced, it was an easy and well paid job until the coal, was pushed further down into the ground. Coal mining came along in 1700; coal mining was an easy process in the early days as it was inexpensive and simple as coal was close to the surface. two forms of coal mines existed before the industrial revolution had begun, the drift and bell mines, both were small and produced a

  • Gruffydd ap Llywelyn

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    period of outstanding achievement. For fifteen years he fought a hard struggle to make himself ruler of the southern kingdom of Wales, but he was thwarted by two determined kings, and not until 1055 could he claim to dominate the whole of Wales. His first target was Deheubarth, and in 1039 he drove Hywel ap Edwin in flight from the kingdom. When Gruffydd took over south Wales he assumed an aggressive policy towards the English. In 1055, Aelfgar, son of the earl of Mercia, was the victim of a political

  • business

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    How internal and external influences may impact on business opportunities in NSW. Business opportunities in New South Wales are impacted by internal and external influences, external influence being competitive sitiaution being most common, technological, insitiutional, political, legal, markets, economic, finacial, geographical and social having little or no control over and internal influences being location, products, resources, management, business culture being mostly or all contorl over. As

  • Comparing The City Of Pagga Wagg New South Wales, Australia

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    region of New South Wales, Australia, is a place of rich history, vibrant culture, and natural beauty. In this essay, we will explore the various aspects of Wagga Wagga, including its history, geography, economy, culture, and tourism. By delving into these different facets, we will gain a comprehensive understanding of what makes Wagga Wagga a unique and significant location. Geographically, Wagga Wagga is situated on the Murrumbidgee River and is the largest inland city in New South Wales. The city's

  • The very itchy bear

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    storytelling as it encourages group participation. Image and reference for the book: include an image of the front cover of the book as well as the correct reference for the book. Bland, N. (2013). The very itchy bear (2nd ed.). Lindfield, New South Wales: Scholastic Press. Justification for the choice of the book for the children with at least one academic reference to support the choice of book. Nick Bland’s use of clear illustrations and rhyming text uncovers the story of a very itchy bear

  • Doctor Patient Confidentiality

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    and inconsistent responses from authorities and absence of accessible advice and support. It appears that New South Wales move to introduce this reporting may face the same fate, particularly with the resistance from medical professionals. While not been mandatory to report victims will be aware that it will be a possibility they may be reported without their consent. The New South Wales Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assult Pru Goward defends the program stating; ‘Many

  • History Of Sydney

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    Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous urban city in Australia. It is located on Australia's south, east coast along the Tasman Sea. To the east of Sydney you will find the basin bordered by the Pacific Ocean. To the west is the Blue Mountains region in New South Wales. North of Sydney you will find the Hawkesbury River. South of Sydney is the Woronora Plateau. To see more information on Sydney’s location, see Image 1 below. Sydney is located on a submerging coastline

  • The Snowdonia National Park

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    Snowdonia National Park (The red square shows the location of Betws-y-Coed) There are many different roads leading into the park, which bring in visitors from other parts of the country. The A470 will bring in visitors from the South and South West ( and probably South Wales). The A55 and A543 will bring in visitors from the North, North West and North East (especially Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield). [IMAGE] Map 1.2 - The area surrounding Snowdonia National Park Looking at Map

  • Road Accident Statistics Report

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    fatalities and accidents in Australia and create a safer driving experience for the Australia citizen. The Compilation of Road Accident Statistics in Australia Since 1997, the compilation of road accident information in New South Wales has been a paperless system. Information related to a road accident is uploaded into the Computerised Operational Policing System which, when substantiated, is transferred to the Centre for Road Safety’s Traffic Accident Database System. There are

  • History Of Travel In Australia

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    travel. This travel guide contains all the relevant information about Australia. About Australia Commonwealth of Australia, or shortly known as Australia is situated in the Southern Hemisphere. In total Australia has six states namely New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia. It also has two large mainland territories-the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). With an overall area of 7.7 million square kilometer it is the sixth-largest

  • Importance Of Anzac Day

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    • Day of the first land of the Anzacs at Gallipoli • The first Anzac was acknowledged in London and referred as ‘the day Australia became a nation’ • Wide variety of ceremonies and services held all over Australia, Turkey joins in the commemoration of WW1 • In 1916, The 25th of April was officially named as Anzac Day. • By 1927, Anzac was established to be a public holiday in every state • Mid 1930s all ritual were part of Anzac culture-dawn vigils, marches, memorial services, reunions, and two-up

  • Australian Federation Essay

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    Once we became one nation we created a national army, before federation we were individual colony army’s, New South Wales army, Queensland army and so on. After federation we were known as the Australian army. After federation we were able to trade more things because we had to link all of our railway tracks. Before federation we had different railway tracks, after

  • Gagga Essay

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    Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city of New South Wales which is situated on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River. It is in the centre of the Riverina region and it is located in the middle between two largest cities, Sydney in the north east and Melbourne in the south west. According to Australia census, Wagga Wagga is a diverse city with a large number of cultural groups and ethnicity that exist there. The population of Wagga Wagga has an estimate about 64,000 people. It is considered one of

  • Yerkey V Jones Case Study

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    wife to sign and made liable to pay £1,000. Mr Jones failed in his poultry business. Mrs Jones sought equitable remedy, claiming she did not understand the nature of the transaction and did not receive any independent legal advice. Supreme Court of South Australia: On grounds of undue influence, misrepresentation and unilateral mistake, Mrs Jones was entitled to equitable relief from the guarantee she signed. Yerkey appealed. In the High Court: Mrs Jones acted as a guarantor for her husband because