Illawarra
Britishnoun
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a coastal district of E Australia, in S New South Wales. Pop: 404 626 (2002 est)
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an Australian breed of shorthorn dairy cattle noted for its high milk yield and ability to survive on poor pastures
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The elder Tatum had been an assistant coach for Illawarra after joining the Hawks as a North American scout and special advisor to basketball operations.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 14, 2023
As a result, production volumes at Illawarra operations are expected to be weighted to the second half of fiscal 2024, the miner said.
From Reuters ● Oct. 23, 2023
Hundreds of schools are closed, and people in the Illawarra region, on the coast of New South Wales, and in the Sydney metropolitan area have been asked to refrain from all but emergency travel.
From New York Times ● Mar. 9, 2022
Rainfall is set to ease, however a severe weather warning for damaging winds has been issued, with southerly winds 70-90km and gusts exceeding 100km/h expected in the Illawarra, the coast, and Sydney Metro.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 8, 2022
Another beautiful species met with in the low grounds of Illawarra, is the fan palm, or cabbage tree, and another equally graceful in its outline, is called by the natives Bangalo.
From Peter Parley's Tales About America and Australia by Wilson, T.
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