The Australian LegendThis book traces the considerable influence of nomad pastoral workers, who provided the work force in the nineteenth-century outback, on the Australian outlook and way of life. |
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Page 88
... thing all that you require , But stringy bark's another thing when you want a fire . If you want to build a hut to keep out wind and weather , Stringy bark will make it snug , and keep it well together ; Green hide if it's used by you ...
... thing all that you require , But stringy bark's another thing when you want a fire . If you want to build a hut to keep out wind and weather , Stringy bark will make it snug , and keep it well together ; Green hide if it's used by you ...
Page 98
... thing for these rascals to sleep all night with a Lubra ( Native Female ) and if she poxes him or in any way offends him perhaps Shoot her before 12 next day . I am certain it is a thing which has frequently occurred.49 As might be ...
... thing for these rascals to sleep all night with a Lubra ( Native Female ) and if she poxes him or in any way offends him perhaps Shoot her before 12 next day . I am certain it is a thing which has frequently occurred.49 As might be ...
Page 161
... thing , now and then , and not be such a bad chap after all . It was the duty of the police to catch him . If they ... things . Most up - country workers THE BUSHRANGERS 161.
... thing , now and then , and not be such a bad chap after all . It was the duty of the police to catch him . If they ... things . Most up - country workers THE BUSHRANGERS 161.
Contents
THE LEGEND AND THE TASK | 1 |
THE FOUNDING FATHERS | 15 |
CELTS AND CURRENCY | 46 |
Copyright | |
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