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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... schools of the colony were established upon principles essentially Protestant , some corresponding advan- tages ought to be secured for the schools of Catholics . He explained how the colony differed from every country in the world ...
... schools of the colony were established upon principles essentially Protestant , some corresponding advan- tages ought to be secured for the schools of Catholics . He explained how the colony differed from every country in the world ...
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... schools from which no person would necessarily be excluded by reason of their religious persuasion and to exclude all other schools from any assistance from 15 For a monumental account of the relations between masters and servants in ...
... schools from which no person would necessarily be excluded by reason of their religious persuasion and to exclude all other schools from any assistance from 15 For a monumental account of the relations between masters and servants in ...
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... schools in proportion to their numbers . At mid - century in that colony the government schools were Protestant , and Catholic schools received a special grant.14 On the surface there was great variety between the schools . At private ...
... schools in proportion to their numbers . At mid - century in that colony the government schools were Protestant , and Catholic schools received a special grant.14 On the surface there was great variety between the schools . At private ...
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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