Milner, Alfred
A Dictionary of British History
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Milner, Alfred (1854–1925). British administrator and ardent imperialist. After serving in Egypt (1889–92) and as chairman of the Inland Board of Revenue (1892–7), Milner became high commissioner in southern Africa and governor of Cape Colony in 1897. Convincing himself of the incompetence of the government of the neighbouring Boer South African Republic (Transvaal), he undertook a campaign of criticism which led directly to the second Anglo‐Boer War (1899–1902). He was created baron in 1901 and viscount in 1902. Returning to England in 1905 he took office again as a member of Lloyd George's war cabinet (1916–21).
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The Connemara pony. (includes related article on the descendants of Cannon Ball, the horse owned by Harry 'Henri' Toole of Oughterard, Ireland)
Magazine article from: World of Hibernia; 3/22/1998; ; 700+ words
; Few who know Connemara would disagree that it is a wild place...There is very little arable land in Connemara, however, as the landscape is strewn...seems entirely appropriate then that Connemara would be home to one of the hardiest...
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Ireland's own: the Connemara pony: Connemara ponies.... Which is more beautiful? The place they come from or the horse itself?(CRITTER CORNER)
Magazine article from: Faces: People, Places, and Cultures; 3/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...then Ireland's native pony, the Connemara. might be just the horse for you. Once...world, especially horseback riders. The Connemara pony stands about 14 hands high. (Horses...about 4 1/2 feet high.) Because the Connemara is less than 14.2 hands, it is considered...
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Connemara Cradle Song.(Behind The Song: a closer look at same of the music we love)(Critical Essay)
Magazine article from: Sing Out!; 9/22/2003; ; 700+ words
; The Irish lullaby "Connemara Cradle Song," which uses the same...finally found who wrote the lyrics to "Connemara Cradle Song" and have information...its individual folk process. Connemara is the name of a beautiful, rugged...
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The origin and significane of the Delaney Dome Formation, Connemara, Ireland
Magazine article from: Journal of the Geological Society; 1/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...margin and mafic intrusions thereof in SW Connemara, Ireland, tectonically overlie meta...equivalent of intrusions that penetrate the Connemara Dalradian. Thus, movement along the...subduction, plate collision. The Connemara region represents a classic exotic terrane...
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Horsing around on Connemara Trail
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 3/22/1987; ; 700+ words
; ...to this self-proclaimed capital of Connemara is 50 miles long and takes two hours...and took six days. It is known as the Connemara Trail, 100 miles of sheep track, back...from a half-forgotten Ireland. The Connemara Trail begins in a grassy field at Bearna...
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CONNEMARA'S HIDDEN TREASURE.(Connemara, County Galway)
Magazine article from: World of Hibernia; 9/22/1998; ; 700+ words
; ...At the heart of the "Twelve Bens" in Connemara, County Galway, nestle marble quarries that mine the unique green stone known as Connemara marble. The treasures of these hills...modern mining techniques and innovation. Connemara marble, as its name implies, is a resource...
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The Connemara: a pony that's actually a horse
Newspaper article from: The Irish Times; 8/24/2009; 563 words
; TOUGH AND resilient, the Connemara pony is faring better than most equines...traditional role in the farming life of Connemara as a working, carriage, riding...present are not applicable to the Connemara pony as so many, including show...
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Beautiful and mystic hills of Connemara ; Diverse landscapes, scenic walks, sandy beaches, top angling and afascinating cultural heritage are just some of the reasons for visitingthis wonderful part of the country. By Frank Partridge
Newspaper article from: Belfast Telegraph; 7/19/2008; ; 700+ words
; Where and what is Connemara? Connemara forms the western portion of Co Galway in Ireland, between...spoken throughout much of the broad, brooding peninsula, but Connemara's 'capital', Clifden, is picture-postcard pretty. What...
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Relationships between hornblende K-Ar ages, chemical composition and hydrogen isotopes, Connemara, western Ireland: Evidence for a massive extinct hydrothermal system
Magazine article from: Journal of the Geological Society; 9/1/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...amphibolites and metagabbros, mostly in north Connemara are reported. Although the cooling ages...The meteoric fluid circulated through Connemara, the Galway Granite and at least some...contributed to the water circulated in north Connemara which was slightly less negative (delta...
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CONNEMARA GREEN MARBLE QUARRIES P.L.C. FILES REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING
PR Newswire; 11/8/1995; 700+ words
; ...Ireland, Nov. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Connemara Green Marble Quarries p.l.c. announced...32256; telephone (904) 281-9016. Connemara Green Marble Quarries p.l.c. has...approximately one hundred acres of land in the Connemara Marble Formation in western Ireland...
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Connemara
Book article from: A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology
Connemara [Ir. Conmaicne Mara , Conmac's people...Galway, west of Lough Corrib ; originally Connemara was roughly identical with the barony...x2019;) to the north. Because Connemara contains the largest surviving Gaeltacht...
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O'Toole, Peter 1932–
Book article from: Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television
...1932– PERSONAL Full name Peter Seamus (some sources cite Seamus Peter) O'Toole; born August 2, 1932, in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland; son of Patrick Joseph (a bookmaker) and Constance Jane (maiden name, Ferguson) O'Toole...
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Peter O'Toole
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Peter O'Toole 1932-, British actor, b. Connemara, Ireland. A classical stage actor, he appeared (1955-58) with the Bristol Old Vic, debuted in London in 1956, and has...
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Lugaid Conmac
Book article from: A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology
Lugaid Conmac. Sometime eponym of Connemara , in place of the usual eponymous founder, Conmac , a by-blow of Medb and Fergus mac Róich . Lugaid Conmac either emanates from, or is confused with, Lugaid mac Con .
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Iarchonnacht
Book article from: A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology
Iarchonnacht, lar Chonnacht [west Connacht]. Irish name for Connemara .
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