Colonial Australia, 1841-1874 |
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... colony was in financial difficulties , they tried unsuccessfully to raise a large loan on the security of the colony's revenue and public lands . Governor Gawler's bills were then dishonoured , and the British government decided ...
... colony was in financial difficulties , they tried unsuccessfully to raise a large loan on the security of the colony's revenue and public lands . Governor Gawler's bills were then dishonoured , and the British government decided ...
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... Colonies . From 1835 to 1847 , London , 1848 , vol . II , pp . 24–9 THE COLONY OF NORTH AUSTRALIA The short - lived convict colony of North Australia - sometimes referred to as the Gladstone Colony - was established by W. E. Gladstone ...
... Colonies . From 1835 to 1847 , London , 1848 , vol . II , pp . 24–9 THE COLONY OF NORTH AUSTRALIA The short - lived convict colony of North Australia - sometimes referred to as the Gladstone Colony - was established by W. E. Gladstone ...
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... colony , it had been said that these institutions were not desirable , and if desirable , that the colony could not afford the labour , the capital , and the skill to carry them into operation . After this project had been in ...
... colony , it had been said that these institutions were not desirable , and if desirable , that the colony could not afford the labour , the capital , and the skill to carry them into operation . After this project had been in ...
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