A History of Australia: The beginning of an Australian civilization, 1824-1851The late Manning Clark aims to bring to attention the foibles and strengths in every person, traits forced to the fore in the hardship and trauma that occured during the establishment and develpment of white settlement in Australia. Clark sets out to use the tragedies and successes of national heroes such as explorerers and generals, and those of the average person such as soldiers at Gallipoli and farmer's wives, to create a memorable tableau. |
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... governor setting an example of plainness and frugality to society at large . Russell and his advisers were so delighted that on 29 December Grey was formally commissioned Governor and Resident Commissioner , and instructed to suspend ...
... governor setting an example of plainness and frugality to society at large . Russell and his advisers were so delighted that on 29 December Grey was formally commissioned Governor and Resident Commissioner , and instructed to suspend ...
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... Governor was empowered to assent , withold assent , or reserve bills for the signification of Her Majesty's pleasure . The Governor was expressly required to reserve all bills altering or affecting electoral districts , or altering the ...
... Governor was empowered to assent , withold assent , or reserve bills for the signification of Her Majesty's pleasure . The Governor was expressly required to reserve all bills altering or affecting electoral districts , or altering the ...
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... governor . When the time came to farewell Grey in October 1845 on the eve of his departure to take up his new post as Governor of New Zealand , the people of Adelaide and the surrounding districts congratulated the home government for ...
... governor . When the time came to farewell Grey in October 1845 on the eve of his departure to take up his new post as Governor of New Zealand , the people of Adelaide and the surrounding districts congratulated the home government for ...
Contents
ANOTHER PROVINCE FOR BRITAINS GENTRY | 17 |
A BRITISH PROVINCE WITH A LAUDABLE PURPOSE | 42 |
HIGH NOON FOR MORAL IMPROVERS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA | 73 |
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