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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... received reverently by Clement VIII who blessed him , and conceded many graces and indulgences to all who sailed with him , and presented him with some rosaries which had received the papal blessing as well as a piece of the true cross ...
... received reverently by Clement VIII who blessed him , and conceded many graces and indulgences to all who sailed with him , and presented him with some rosaries which had received the papal blessing as well as a piece of the true cross ...
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... received with presented arms from all guards and sentinels , while the drums were to beat a march . When he landed the next day , the ships in the harbour again saluted him , while on shore he and Mrs Putland were received by the ...
... received with presented arms from all guards and sentinels , while the drums were to beat a march . When he landed the next day , the ships in the harbour again saluted him , while on shore he and Mrs Putland were received by the ...
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... received by returning to Great Britain during the term of his original sen- tence of transportation.49 In practice , pardons were granted for displays of bravery , such as the behaviour of some convicts when the Guardian sank , 50 for ...
... received by returning to Great Britain during the term of his original sen- tence of transportation.49 In practice , pardons were granted for displays of bravery , such as the behaviour of some convicts when the Guardian sank , 50 for ...
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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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