A History of Australia: From the earliest times to the age of MacquarieThe 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 development of white settlement in Australia. Clark uses the tragedies and successes of national heroes such as explorers and generals, and those of the average person such as soldiers at Gallipoli and farmers' wives, to create a memorable tableau. |
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... honour . So ended the first scene in this young lieutenant's association with the history of New South Wales.41 He was Lieutenant John Macarthur , born on 3 September 1767 of parents whose trade or profession remains obscure , educated ...
... honour . So ended the first scene in this young lieutenant's association with the history of New South Wales.41 He was Lieutenant John Macarthur , born on 3 September 1767 of parents whose trade or profession remains obscure , educated ...
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... honour , to go himself without an invitation from the dying Bent . Mac- quarie was hoping for some expression of regret for the part Ellis had played in opposition to Macquarie and his measures , but Bent died on 11 November without ...
... honour , to go himself without an invitation from the dying Bent . Mac- quarie was hoping for some expression of regret for the part Ellis had played in opposition to Macquarie and his measures , but Bent died on 11 November without ...
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... honour and his name had been greatly increased by the publication and extensive circulation of unfounded statements ... honour of holding seven high staff situations , all of which had been conferred on him unsolicited , while during the ...
... honour and his name had been greatly increased by the publication and extensive circulation of unfounded statements ... honour of holding seven high staff situations , all of which had been conferred on him unsolicited , while during the ...
Contents
THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE PROTESTANTS | 21 |
THE SONS OF ENLIGHTENMENT | 42 |
THE CHOICE OF BOTANY BAY | 59 |
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