Barbeques Galore Receives Shareholder and Option Holder Approval.

SYDNEY, Australia & LAKE FOREST, Calif. -- Barbeques Galore Barbeques Galore is an Australian chain of retail stores specializing in barbecue grills that also has a large presence in the United States. There are 84 stores in covering all of Australia, and 75+ stores in 10 American states. Limited (NASDAQ NASDAQ
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U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :BBQZ) today announced that both shareholders and option holders approved the schemes of arrangement at meetings held on Friday, October 14, 2005 at the company's offices in Sydney, Australia. On Monday, October 17, the Federal Court of Australia The Federal Court of Australia is the Australian court in which most civil disputes, and some summary criminal matters, governed by federal law are decided. Cases are heard at first instance by single Judges. approved the schemes, and the transaction is now effective.

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Barbeques Galore is the leading chain of specialty retail stores devoted to sales of barbecues, backyard accents, fireside products and related accessories. The company now owns and operates 68 stores in the U.S. and 44 stores in Australia. In addition, it has six franchised stores in the U.S. and 48 licensed stores in Australia. Through its U.S. e-commerce Web site, www.bbqgalore.com, the company sells an extensive line of barbecue barbecue [West Indian or South American], in the United States, traditionally an open-air gathering, political or social, in which meats are roasted whole over a pit of embers and food and drink are liberally enjoyed. and fireside products and related accessories.

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