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Admin at 09:33, 17 September 2020

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-	Paul Dench, this site's administrator, passed away in June 2020. To find out more about his life and career, see the obituary to the right, published in the West Australian in September.	+	Paul Dench, this site's creator, passed away in June 2020. To find out more about his life and career, see the obituary to the right, published in the West Australian in September.
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Admin at 09:32, 17 September 2020

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		+	[[Image:Cover.jpg\|right\|thumbnail\|1000pix\|Book cover, 2010, shows -<BR> 'The return of the Eagle'; <BR>Photo: NASA; <BR> Cover: Catrionadesign.]]
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	This site celebrates Western Australia's role in Space research and, in particular, Carnarvon's critical role supporting NASA's Gemini, Apollo and Skylab projects. The companion book, '''''"Carnarvon and Apollo: One giant leap for a small Australian town "''''', published by '''Rosenberg Publishing''', may be available by order through Carnarvon's '''Space & Technology Museum''' or its '''Tourist Information Centre'''. Please contact them directly regarding any orders.		This site celebrates Western Australia's role in Space research and, in particular, Carnarvon's critical role supporting NASA's Gemini, Apollo and Skylab projects. The companion book, '''''"Carnarvon and Apollo: One giant leap for a small Australian town "''''', published by '''Rosenberg Publishing''', may be available by order through Carnarvon's '''Space & Technology Museum''' or its '''Tourist Information Centre'''. Please contact them directly regarding any orders.
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-	[[Image:Cover.jpg\|left\|thumbnail\|1000pix\|Book cover, 2010, shows -<BR> 'The return of the Eagle'; <BR>Photo: NASA; <BR> Cover: Catrionadesign.]]	+
-	[[Image:Float.jpg\|right\|thumbnail\|1000pix\|Winning float in Carnarvon Tropical Festival, 1966; Photo: Jim Gregg]]	+
	'''Margaret Medcalf Award 2011 - Special Commendation'''<BR>		'''Margaret Medcalf Award 2011 - Special Commendation'''<BR>
-	“This work links Western Australian social history to the international history of science and technology in a highly readable way. Its lively exploration of Carnarvon's critical role in support of NASA space missions reminds us that history in living memory is no less surprising than the events of long ago. The use of maps, cartoons, photographs and personal reminiscences enhance the appeal of an intriguing story."<BR><BR>	+	“This work links Western Australian social history to the international history of science and technology in a highly readable way. Its lively exploration of Carnarvon's critical role in support of NASA space missions reminds us that history in living memory is no less surprising than the events of long ago. The use of maps, cartoons, photographs and personal reminiscences enhance the appeal of an intriguing story."<BR><BR clear=all>
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		+	== LOS - Paul Dench ==
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		+	Paul Dench, this site's administrator, passed away in June 2020. To find out more about his life and career, see the obituary to the right, published in the West Australian in September.
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		+	== Contents ==
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		+	[[Image:Pathway.jpg\|right\|frame\|size 1000x500pix\|Apollo's path to the Moon crossing Carnarvon;<br>NASA map, modified by Catriona Designs]]

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	[[Carnarvon OTC Earth Station\|OTC Satellite Earth Station Carnarvon]]		[[Carnarvon OTC Earth Station\|OTC Satellite Earth Station Carnarvon]]
-	[[Image:Pathway.jpg\|right\|frame\|size 1000x500pix\|Apollo's path to the Moon crossing Carnarvon;<br>NASA map, modified by Catriona Designs]]

	[[Carnarvon Space & Technology Museum\|Carnarvon Space & Technology Museum]]		[[Carnarvon Space & Technology Museum\|Carnarvon Space & Technology Museum]]
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	[[Western Australia in Space\|Western Australia in Space]]		[[Western Australia in Space\|Western Australia in Space]]

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-	'''Most recent pages added:'''	+
-	<BR>'''Dongarra West''' and '''Dongarra East''' stations included under '''WA in Space'''<BR><BR>	+
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	== Related 'Carnarvon Tracking Station' web-sites ==		== Related 'Carnarvon Tracking Station' web-sites ==
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	<B>'Other Stations'</B> on Colin Mackellar's   http://www.honeysucklecreek.net		<B>'Other Stations'</B> on Colin Mackellar's   http://www.honeysucklecreek.net
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-	Email '''info@carnarvonspace.com''' . . . to contact site manager, Paul Dench <BR>	+	Email '''info@carnarvonspace.com''' . . . to contact site manager, Phil Dench (Paul's son)<BR>

Admin at 23:37, 11 March 2018

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	[[Image:Pathway.jpg\|right\|frame\|size 1000x500pix\|Apollo's path to the Moon crossing Carnarvon;<br>NASA map, modified by Catriona Designs]]		[[Image:Pathway.jpg\|right\|frame\|size 1000x500pix\|Apollo's path to the Moon crossing Carnarvon;<br>NASA map, modified by Catriona Designs]]
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-	[['Trackers' and the Town\|Life in Carnarvon with the Trackers]]

	[[Carnarvon Space & Technology Museum\|Carnarvon Space & Technology Museum]]		[[Carnarvon Space & Technology Museum\|Carnarvon Space & Technology Museum]]

Admin at 23:36, 11 March 2018

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-	This site celebrates Western Australia's role in Space research and, in particular, Carnarvon's critical role supporting NASA's Gemini, Apollo and Skylab projects. The companion book, '''''"Carnarvon and Apollo: One giant leap for a small Australian town "''''', published by '''Rosenberg Publishing''', is still available by order through this site (see below) or from Carnarvon's '''Space & Technology Museum''' or its '''Tourist Information Centre'''.	+	This site celebrates Western Australia's role in Space research and, in particular, Carnarvon's critical role supporting NASA's Gemini, Apollo and Skylab projects. The companion book, '''''"Carnarvon and Apollo: One giant leap for a small Australian town "''''', published by '''Rosenberg Publishing''', may be available by order through Carnarvon's '''Space & Technology Museum''' or its '''Tourist Information Centre'''. Please contact them directly regarding any orders.
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	[[Image:Cover.jpg\|left\|thumbnail\|1000pix\|Book cover, 2010, shows -<BR> 'The return of the Eagle'; <BR>Photo: NASA; <BR> Cover: Catrionadesign.]]		[[Image:Cover.jpg\|left\|thumbnail\|1000pix\|Book cover, 2010, shows -<BR> 'The return of the Eagle'; <BR>Photo: NASA; <BR> Cover: Catrionadesign.]]

Admin at 09:52, 5 August 2014

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	'''Margaret Medcalf Award 2011 - Special Commendation'''<BR>		'''Margaret Medcalf Award 2011 - Special Commendation'''<BR>
	“This work links Western Australian social history to the international history of science and technology in a highly readable way. Its lively exploration of Carnarvon's critical role in support of NASA space missions reminds us that history in living memory is no less surprising than the events of long ago. The use of maps, cartoons, photographs and personal reminiscences enhance the appeal of an intriguing story."<BR><BR>		“This work links Western Australian social history to the international history of science and technology in a highly readable way. Its lively exploration of Carnarvon's critical role in support of NASA space missions reminds us that history in living memory is no less surprising than the events of long ago. The use of maps, cartoons, photographs and personal reminiscences enhance the appeal of an intriguing story."<BR><BR>
-	[[Book Orders for delivery in Australia\|>>> CLICK HERE TO ORDER OUR BOOK - $10 each plus postage <<<]]	+
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	[[Overview\|Overview of Carnarvon's role]]		[[Overview\|Overview of Carnarvon's role]]

Paul at 03:24, 12 September 2012

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	'''Margaret Medcalf Award 2011 - Special Commendation'''<BR>		'''Margaret Medcalf Award 2011 - Special Commendation'''<BR>
	“This work links Western Australian social history to the international history of science and technology in a highly readable way. Its lively exploration of Carnarvon's critical role in support of NASA space missions reminds us that history in living memory is no less surprising than the events of long ago. The use of maps, cartoons, photographs and personal reminiscences enhance the appeal of an intriguing story."<BR><BR>		“This work links Western Australian social history to the international history of science and technology in a highly readable way. Its lively exploration of Carnarvon's critical role in support of NASA space missions reminds us that history in living memory is no less surprising than the events of long ago. The use of maps, cartoons, photographs and personal reminiscences enhance the appeal of an intriguing story."<BR><BR>
-	[[Book Orders for delivery in Australia\|>>> CLICK HERE TO ORDER OUR BOOK - $10 each plus postage<<<]]	+	[[Book Orders for delivery in Australia\|>>> CLICK HERE TO ORDER OUR BOOK - $10 each plus postage <<<]]
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	[[Overview\|Overview of Carnarvon's role]]		[[Overview\|Overview of Carnarvon's role]]

Paul at 03:21, 12 September 2012

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	'''Margaret Medcalf Award 2011 - Special Commendation'''<BR>		'''Margaret Medcalf Award 2011 - Special Commendation'''<BR>
	“This work links Western Australian social history to the international history of science and technology in a highly readable way. Its lively exploration of Carnarvon's critical role in support of NASA space missions reminds us that history in living memory is no less surprising than the events of long ago. The use of maps, cartoons, photographs and personal reminiscences enhance the appeal of an intriguing story."<BR><BR>		“This work links Western Australian social history to the international history of science and technology in a highly readable way. Its lively exploration of Carnarvon's critical role in support of NASA space missions reminds us that history in living memory is no less surprising than the events of long ago. The use of maps, cartoons, photographs and personal reminiscences enhance the appeal of an intriguing story."<BR><BR>
-	'''Book Orders for delivery in Australia <br>>>> Suspended until THURSDAY 13 SEPTEMBER<<<'''	+	[[Book Orders for delivery in Australia\|>>> CLICK HERE TO ORDER OUR BOOK - $10 each plus postage<<<]]
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	[[Overview\|Overview of Carnarvon's role]]		[[Overview\|Overview of Carnarvon's role]]

Paul at 21:09, 9 August 2012

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	'''Margaret Medcalf Award 2011 - Special Commendation'''<BR>		'''Margaret Medcalf Award 2011 - Special Commendation'''<BR>
	“This work links Western Australian social history to the international history of science and technology in a highly readable way. Its lively exploration of Carnarvon's critical role in support of NASA space missions reminds us that history in living memory is no less surprising than the events of long ago. The use of maps, cartoons, photographs and personal reminiscences enhance the appeal of an intriguing story."<BR><BR>		“This work links Western Australian social history to the international history of science and technology in a highly readable way. Its lively exploration of Carnarvon's critical role in support of NASA space missions reminds us that history in living memory is no less surprising than the events of long ago. The use of maps, cartoons, photographs and personal reminiscences enhance the appeal of an intriguing story."<BR><BR>
-	[[Book Orders for delivery in Australia\|>>> CLICK HERE TO ORDER OUR BOOK - $10 each plus postage<<<]]	+	'''Book Orders for delivery in Australia <br>>>> Suspended until THURSDAY 13 SEPTEMBER<<<'''
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	[[Overview\|Overview of Carnarvon's role]]		[[Overview\|Overview of Carnarvon's role]]

Paul at 01:09, 21 May 2012

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	[[Image:Cover.jpg\|left\|thumbnail\|1000pix\|Book cover, 2010, shows -<BR> 'The return of the Eagle'; <BR>Photo: NASA; <BR> Cover: Catrionadesign.]]		[[Image:Cover.jpg\|left\|thumbnail\|1000pix\|Book cover, 2010, shows -<BR> 'The return of the Eagle'; <BR>Photo: NASA; <BR> Cover: Catrionadesign.]]
	[[Image:Float.jpg\|right\|thumbnail\|1000pix\|Winning float in Carnarvon Tropical Festival, 1966; Photo: Jim Gregg]]		[[Image:Float.jpg\|right\|thumbnail\|1000pix\|Winning float in Carnarvon Tropical Festival, 1966; Photo: Jim Gregg]]
-	'''Margaret Medcalf Award 2011 - Special Commendation'''	+	'''Margaret Medcalf Award 2011 - Special Commendation'''<BR>
-		+	“This work links Western Australian social history to the international history of science and technology in a highly readable way. Its lively exploration of Carnarvon's critical role in support of NASA space missions reminds us that history in living memory is no less surprising than the events of long ago. The use of maps, cartoons, photographs and personal reminiscences enhance the appeal of an intriguing story."<BR><BR>
-	“This work links Western Australian social history to the international history of science and technology in a highly readable way. Its lively exploration of Carnarvon's critical role in support of NASA space missions reminds us that history in living memory is no less surprising than the events of long ago. The use of maps, cartoons, photographs and personal reminiscences enhance the appeal of an intriguing story."	+
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	[[Book Orders for delivery in Australia\|>>> CLICK HERE TO ORDER OUR BOOK - $10 each plus postage<<<]]		[[Book Orders for delivery in Australia\|>>> CLICK HERE TO ORDER OUR BOOK - $10 each plus postage<<<]]
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Paul at 07:54, 10 May 2012

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-	This site celebrates Western Australia's role in Space research and, in particular, Carnarvon's critical role supporting NASA's Gemini, Apollo and Skylab projects. The companion book, '''''"Carnarvon and Apollo: One giant leap for a small Australian town "''''', published by '''Rosenberg Publishing''', is still available by order through this site (see below) or from the .	+	This site celebrates Western Australia's role in Space research and, in particular, Carnarvon's critical role supporting NASA's Gemini, Apollo and Skylab projects. The companion book, '''''"Carnarvon and Apollo: One giant leap for a small Australian town "''''', published by '''Rosenberg Publishing''', is still available by order through this site (see below) or from Carnarvon's '''Space & Technology Museum''' or its '''Tourist Information Centre'''.
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	[[Image:Cover.jpg\|left\|thumbnail\|1000pix\|Book cover, 2010, shows -<BR> 'The return of the Eagle'; <BR>Photo: NASA; <BR> Cover: Catrionadesign.]]		[[Image:Cover.jpg\|left\|thumbnail\|1000pix\|Book cover, 2010, shows -<BR> 'The return of the Eagle'; <BR>Photo: NASA; <BR> Cover: Catrionadesign.]]
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	'''Margaret Medcalf Award 2011 - Special Commendation'''		'''Margaret Medcalf Award 2011 - Special Commendation'''

-	“This work links Western Australian social history to the international history of science and	+	“This work links Western Australian social history to the international history of science and technology in a highly readable way. Its lively exploration of Carnarvon's critical role in support of NASA space missions reminds us that history in living memory is no less surprising than the events of long ago. The use of maps, cartoons, photographs and personal reminiscences enhance the appeal of an intriguing story."
-	technology in a highly readable way. Its lively exploration of Carnarvon's critical role in support of NASA space missions reminds us that history in living memory is no less surprising than the events of long ago. The use of maps, cartoons, photographs and personal reminiscences enhance the appeal of an intriguing story."	+

	[[Book Orders for delivery in Australia\|>>> CLICK HERE TO ORDER OUR BOOK - $10 each plus postage<<<]]		[[Book Orders for delivery in Australia\|>>> CLICK HERE TO ORDER OUR BOOK - $10 each plus postage<<<]]

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	[[Image:Pathway.jpg\|right\|frame\|size 1000x500pix\|Apollo's path to the Moon crossing Carnarvon;<br>NASA map, modified by Catriona Designs]]		[[Image:Pathway.jpg\|right\|frame\|size 1000x500pix\|Apollo's path to the Moon crossing Carnarvon;<br>NASA map, modified by Catriona Designs]]
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-	[['Trackers' and the Town\|Life in Carnarvon with the Trackers]]

	[[Carnarvon Space & Technology Museum\|Carnarvon Space & Technology Museum]]		[[Carnarvon Space & Technology Museum\|Carnarvon Space & Technology Museum]]