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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... November predicted that colonization would be drawn to the southward . In 1837 Mitchell was fulfilling his earnest ... November 1836 ; Sydney Gazette , 5 , 8 , 10 November 1836 ; cairn to Muntham on road between Coleraine and Casterton ...
... November predicted that colonization would be drawn to the southward . In 1837 Mitchell was fulfilling his earnest ... November 1836 ; Sydney Gazette , 5 , 8 , 10 November 1836 ; cairn to Muntham on road between Coleraine and Casterton ...
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... November , with the Sydney Herald spluttering angrily that the court should not allow white men to be put in peril of their lives for every jaw - bone , thigh - bone , finger or toe the scouts of the Attorney - General might ferret out ...
... November , with the Sydney Herald spluttering angrily that the court should not allow white men to be put in peril of their lives for every jaw - bone , thigh - bone , finger or toe the scouts of the Attorney - General might ferret out ...
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... November 1846. New South Wales Government Gazette , 10 November 1846 . 9. Proclamation of District of Moreton Bay , 5 May 1842. New South Wales Government Gazette , 10 May 1842 . 10. Proclamation of District of Darling Downs , 11 May ...
... November 1846. New South Wales Government Gazette , 10 November 1846 . 9. Proclamation of District of Moreton Bay , 5 May 1842. New South Wales Government Gazette , 10 May 1842 . 10. Proclamation of District of Darling Downs , 11 May ...
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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