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 74
... usually performed by old hands and native - born youths . Generally speaking , the management of cattle required ... usually known as tiersmen , were also famous for their rough habits , debauchery , skill and hard work . They , too ...
... usually performed by old hands and native - born youths . Generally speaking , the management of cattle required ... usually known as tiersmen , were also famous for their rough habits , debauchery , skill and hard work . They , too ...
Page 80
... usually shep- herding , an occupation held in tremendous contempt by stockmen , bullock - drivers , shearers and other skilled bush - workers . Their attitude is given accurately , if colourfully , by ' Rolf Boldrewood ' in his novel ...
... usually shep- herding , an occupation held in tremendous contempt by stockmen , bullock - drivers , shearers and other skilled bush - workers . Their attitude is given accurately , if colourfully , by ' Rolf Boldrewood ' in his novel ...
Page 131
... usually kept to themselves and ventured only to work in areas already dug over and deserted by European diggers ... usually refused , even when confronted with the most incriminating evidence , to convict their perpetrators.52 Children ...
... usually kept to themselves and ventured only to work in areas already dug over and deserted by European diggers ... usually refused , even when confronted with the most incriminating evidence , to convict their perpetrators.52 Children ...
Contents
THE LEGEND AND THE TASK | 1 |
THE FOUNDING FATHERS | 15 |
CELTS AND CURRENCY | 46 |
Copyright | |
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