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Macdonnell

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Macdonnell 

mountain ranges in the central part of Australia, in the eastern part of the West Australian highlands. The Macdonnell Ranges stretch more than 400 km from east to west in several individual ranges. Elevation, to 1,510 m (Mount Ziel). The northern chains are composed of granites, gneisses, and quartzites, while the southern chains are composed of shales and sandstones. The ranges are dissected by deep longitudinal valleys formed by ancient runoff and the transverse gorges of periodic rivers. On the slopes there are sparse patches of Spinifex grass; eucalyptus, red gum, and acacias grow in the valleys. The trans-Australian Overland Telegraph Line crosses the ranges near Alice Springs.



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PFSL creates new senior management positions Paradigm Flow Solutions Ltd (PFSL), part of the Paradigm Group, has appointed John Simpson and Martyn MacDonnell to the company's senior management team.
West MacDonnell National Park Bike Path, Australia At West MacDonnell National Park in Australia, they've used old ink cartridges to make a bike path connecting Alice Springs and Simpsons Gap.
The Journal can also reveal that Labour veteran Ronnie Campbell, who represents Blyth Valley, is nominating left-winger John MacDonnell for the leadership, while several other local MPs are waiting before making a final decision.
 
 
 
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