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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... trade with India , Africa , the Middle East , and Europe ; to trade with the Celebes for trepang and the bird of paradise ; and to trade with Timor for sandalwood.14 The first interest turned their backs to the south seas ; the second ...
... trade with India , Africa , the Middle East , and Europe ; to trade with the Celebes for trepang and the bird of paradise ; and to trade with Timor for sandalwood.14 The first interest turned their backs to the south seas ; the second ...
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... trade between India and Sydney . By December 1804 , the government of New South Wales had bought nearly £ 18,000 ... trade with China after disembarking at Sydney . For the increase in trade led on not only to an increase in whaling ...
... trade between India and Sydney . By December 1804 , the government of New South Wales had bought nearly £ 18,000 ... trade with China after disembarking at Sydney . For the increase in trade led on not only to an increase in whaling ...
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... trade in eastern seas.59 This raised the question whether the East India Company should grant licences for trade with New South Wales , and so remove piecemeal or wholly the original restrictions imposed on the trade of New South Wales ...
... trade in eastern seas.59 This raised the question whether the East India Company should grant licences for trade with New South Wales , and so remove piecemeal or wholly the original restrictions imposed on the trade of New South Wales ...
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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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