The Australian Legend"This book attempts to trace the historical origins and development of the Australian legend or national mystique. It argues that a specifically Australian outlook grew up first and most clearly among the bush workers in the Australian pastoral industry, and that this group has had an influence, completely disproportionate to its numerical and economic strength, on the attitudes of the whole Australian community."--Foreword |
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... never was seen until it was shown in Ireland . ' So wretched was their food , clothing and shelter that even the hold of a con- vict transport could be a haven of luxury by comparison . Cunning- ham observed : The Irish convicts are ...
... never was seen until it was shown in Ireland . ' So wretched was their food , clothing and shelter that even the hold of a con- vict transport could be a haven of luxury by comparison . Cunning- ham observed : The Irish convicts are ...
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... never dream of failure , Whilst you've got such useful things as these in fair Australia , For stringy bark and green hide will never , Stringy bark and greenhide is the mainstay of Australia.31 never fail you , A nomadic habit of life ...
... never dream of failure , Whilst you've got such useful things as these in fair Australia , For stringy bark and green hide will never , Stringy bark and greenhide is the mainstay of Australia.31 never fail you , A nomadic habit of life ...
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... Never Never , Melbourne , 1908 . Sherer , J. ( ed . ) , The Gold Finder of Australia , etc. , London , 1853 . Sidney , Samuel , Gallops and Gossips in the Bush of Australia , London , 1854 . The Three Colonies of Australia , etc ...
... Never Never , Melbourne , 1908 . Sherer , J. ( ed . ) , The Gold Finder of Australia , etc. , London , 1853 . Sidney , Samuel , Gallops and Gossips in the Bush of Australia , London , 1854 . The Three Colonies of Australia , etc ...
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