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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... military officers for assaulting his superior officers , Edward Abbott and John Macarthur . He was found guilty and sentenced to a fine of fifty pounds and one year's imprisonment . When Marshall alleged to King that the trial had been ...
... military officers for assaulting his superior officers , Edward Abbott and John Macarthur . He was found guilty and sentenced to a fine of fifty pounds and one year's imprisonment . When Marshall alleged to King that the trial had been ...
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... military paraded at noon for an inspection by the Governor , with more salutes . At one o'clock there was a levée at Government House when the civil and military officers came to pay their compliments , and Michael Massey Robinson de ...
... military paraded at noon for an inspection by the Governor , with more salutes . At one o'clock there was a levée at Government House when the civil and military officers came to pay their compliments , and Michael Massey Robinson de ...
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... military , in- cluding Governor Macquarie.34 On 3 February Bigge publicly acknowledged his debt to the reverend chaplains and the civil and military officers for their ready assistance in pursuing the objects of his inquiry . He went on ...
... military , in- cluding Governor Macquarie.34 On 3 February Bigge publicly acknowledged his debt to the reverend chaplains and the civil and military officers for their ready assistance in pursuing the objects of his inquiry . He went on ...
Contents
THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE PROTESTANTS | 21 |
THE SONS OF ENLIGHTENMENT | 42 |
THE CHOICE OF BOTANY BAY | 59 |
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