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Description of schools was shocking, I have modified it. Please DISCONTINUE editing the North West location as this is CORRECT. DO NOT change it to North East again.--BigglesTheGreat 06:23, 26 October 2005 (UTC)[reply]

It is North West, true. Which leads me to believe that whoever decides these things are geographically challenged, since anyone can see by looking at a map of the state that Armidale is physically located in the north east. But then again 'mid north coast' is not in the north, or middle, of anything either. (However it wasn't me who changed it to NE, I'm only saying...) Graham 07:27, 26 October 2005 (UTC)[reply]

I very much agree with you Graham, however, we must be official. I too would consider Broken Hill area North West, rather than us, but Broken Hill is usually considered it's own state! I mean, they have their own timezone and all that jazz!--BigglesTheGreat 02:22, 1 November 2005 (UTC)[reply]

I believe that the definition of "west" in New South Wales is anywhere west of the Great Dividing Range. Blarneytherinosaur 02:56, 20 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Armidale is east of the GDR, by about 15km... assuming you mean the watershed, which represents the geographical centre of the range. Graham 05:28, 20 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Perhaps I should say the definition of "west" is anywhere in, on, or over the GDR, i.e. anywhere that isn't on the coastal strip. The point I mean to make is that the Great Dividing Range seems to be the rough point of division between east and west.

Also regarding naming of the Mid North Coast, it is a coast, it is north of Sydney, and the middle section of this "north coast".

I can only assume that someone in the surveyors' office was a fan of lateral thinking.

Blarneytherinosaur 03:01, 21 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Armidale, like New England generally, is never described as north-west. "Northern NSW" is the usual designation. "Northern tablelands" is also used. Anglicant

Merge City of Armidale and Armidale Dumaresq

I think the article needs a bit of a jiggle to get it flowing right. The sections on City of Armidale and Armidale Dumaresq could be merged together and the Template:Austlocalgovtarea can be added to this section as well. Any comments? - Kiwifruitboi 04:20, 7 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Nevermind. Will consider the matter further. - Kiwifruitboi 05:29, 10 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Its in the NW in NSW Schools Rugby League. Thats enough of a qualifier. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 203.54.9.178 (talk) .

Slight overhaul

Just finished a major update to the article. Comments? --Biggles 07:04, 17 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Nice work, fixed a few typos. Also, good timing as a lot of people may be checking the town out due to Uni for next year. It has cleaned up the article, without going too advertorial. Jacketed 07:50, 17 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Please add at least a sentence about Armidale Teachers' College/CAE - a long and glorious history before its recent lamented death. (The old building alone is worth a paragraph, tho alas no longer worth a visit). Also the Howard Hinton collection needs a mention - it really is first-class and no-one even knows it exists, just because it's in Armidale instead of Paddington. Bool isn't a 'country house', it's a homestead (there are no country houses in Australia, only in England). Add something abt cultural activities at the Uni? Writer-in-residence program? Mention the bracing and healthy climate. PiCo 04:50, 23 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I disagree with referring to Bool as a 'homestead', it's more a mansion, but I also disagree with the term 'country house'. In regards to "cultural activities," these haven't existed since the UNE Union became Services UNE Ltd which is incredibly unfortunate because I agree that it would've been a nice addition to the article.

Sorry for my late response ;) --Biggles 12:12, 28 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, I made my edit from "country house" to "homestead" before reading this. PiCo 15:27, 7 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The 2nd major hailstorm was listed incorrectly as happening in 2001, I have changed it to the correct year of 2000. I also included a link to more info on this particular storm. (user: MD78) 13:10pm, 2 April 2007.

Population + Climate Average Stats

Cite sources please. --Biggles 11:32, 19 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Gallery


Tattersalls Hotel	Autumn Colours	The UNE Booloominbah building

I've removed this from the article for the meantime because the photos are of poor quality and are up to ten years old. I may have to embark on a photography afternoon. --Biggles 12:15, 28 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Removed this picture of the bus to make way for a couple of more appropriate shots taken at UNE --MichaelGG 00:08, 28 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

highest licenced airport

sorry, all, we have been knocked off the perch as the highest licensed airport in Aust. i'm not going to reference this in the article, since the ref is for Hotham in Victoria: http://www.hotham.com.au/index.php?pid=1188 Hotham Airport Quick Facts: * Elevation: 1300 m * Category: Licensed 3C Airport David Woodward 05:29, 11 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

more refs please

as pointed out by Biggles in "Population + Climate Average Stats" here on talk page, some sections are good, & i can see that refs are being added, but if somebody is enthusiastic could you please run through the article and add refs? David Woodward 05:29, 11 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Plaza and Centro Specialty Stores

I cannot find a credible source for the amount of specialty stores in Armidale Plaza, but just to satisfy you, I am going to list them here:

Sportsgirl
Kay Bags
Empty (old Rusty Dog Cafe)
Florist
Empty? (old New England Hobbies & Craft)
Empty? (old Just Jeans)
Empty? (old shoe store)
Central Fresh Produce
Rivers
Butcher
Cotton On
Mathers
Elizabeth Lloyd Jewellers (Showcase)
MBF
Medicare
Lingerie store
Elly's Coffee
Payless Shoes
Athlete's Foot
Katies
General Shoe Co
Lowes
Millers
Essential Man
Medibank Private
Bakery
Optus
Mad Hatters
Michel's Patisserie
Rockmans
Good Price Pharmacy
Surf Vision
Chaps Menswear
The Bag Shop
Crazy Clark's
Goldmark? Jewellers
Sunglasses Hut
Procuts
Kleins
Key Cutting
Coffee Club
Cardeaux
Ally x
Formal Menswear store??
Supre
Darrell Lea
Intimates Store
Plaza Newsagency
Boutique
Ispa Kebab
Vodafone
Professionals (real estate)

That's 52. I'll leave the article at 50. Please let me know if I've missed out any stores because it appears the Professionals are shop # 60. --Biggles (talk) 05:20, 31 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

John Heffernan writer

I believe that John still lives at Walcha as per a recent phone directory. Cgoodwin (talk) 07:56, 1 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Photos

The picture of the mall was taken in 2001. Since I no longer live in Armidale I can't get a photo of the new style mall. Can anyone undertake this task? Also, the Centro picture is very outdated. A photo of the entrance (with the daunting endless staircase) would be great! --Biggles (talk) 13:32, 14 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Schools

I have slightly corrected the description of Duval High School and Armidale High school to "secondary schools" as "higher education facility" in Australian usage means tertiary, i.e university or equivalent. Also, TAS, NEGS and PLC are independent, not private schools. Anglicant (talk) 06:21, 3 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]