A History of Australia: The earth abideth for ever, 1851-1888Melbourne University Press, 1963 - Australia |
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Page 62
... diggers resolved that in their opinion the prospec- tive increase of population demanded some energetic steps by government to ' prevent an extensive pauperisation among the diggers ' . They also resolved that because of the squatters ...
... diggers resolved that in their opinion the prospec- tive increase of population demanded some energetic steps by government to ' prevent an extensive pauperisation among the diggers ' . They also resolved that because of the squatters ...
Page 64
... diggers ' demands should wear on their hats tufts of red cloth or ribbon , that in consequence of the diminished yield of gold the sum of 10s be offered as a licence fee , and that should this be refused the diggers were determined to ...
... diggers ' demands should wear on their hats tufts of red cloth or ribbon , that in consequence of the diminished yield of gold the sum of 10s be offered as a licence fee , and that should this be refused the diggers were determined to ...
Page 73
... diggers greeted his troops with ridicule and abuse , knocked down the driver of one of the baggage carts and kicked him so brutally that fears were entertained for his life . A digger shot a drummer boy in the thigh . Some said that was ...
... diggers greeted his troops with ridicule and abuse , knocked down the driver of one of the baggage carts and kicked him so brutally that fears were entertained for his life . A digger shot a drummer boy in the thigh . Some said that was ...
Contents
THE POSSESSED | 5 |
ONE STEP FORWARD FOR THE WHITE MAN | 23 |
WHO WOULD WANT TO BE A DIGGER? | 45 |
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