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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... presented his ideas . When he showed specimens of fine New South Wales wool to the manufacturers , he got from them an opinion that if they could procure a sufficient supply of it , it would enable them to surpass all other countries in ...
... presented his ideas . When he showed specimens of fine New South Wales wool to the manufacturers , he got from them an opinion that if they could procure a sufficient supply of it , it would enable them to surpass all other countries in ...
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... presented an address in which they thanked him for his work for the advancement of religion , of benevolent institutions , of social order , and of expanding happiness , adding their hope that he would receive his just reward from the ...
... presented an address in which they thanked him for his work for the advancement of religion , of benevolent institutions , of social order , and of expanding happiness , adding their hope that he would receive his just reward from the ...
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... presented to Bathurst on 19 June 1822. The second part , the ' Report of the Commissioner of Inquiry on the Judicial Establishments of New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land ' was presented on 21 February 1823 , and the third part , the ...
... presented to Bathurst on 19 June 1822. The second part , the ' Report of the Commissioner of Inquiry on the Judicial Establishments of New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land ' was presented on 21 February 1823 , and the third part , the ...
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THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE PROTESTANTS | 21 |
THE SONS OF ENLIGHTENMENT | 42 |
THE CHOICE OF BOTANY BAY | 59 |
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