A History of Australia: The beginning of an Australian civilization, 1824-1851The 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 develpment of white settlement in Australia. Clark sets out to use the tragedies and successes of national heroes such as explorerers and generals, and those of the average person such as soldiers at Gallipoli and farmer's wives, to create a memorable tableau. |
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... governor setting an example of plainness and frugality to society at large . Russell and his advisers were so delighted that on 29 December Grey was formally commissioned Governor and Resident Commissioner , and instructed to suspend ...
... governor setting an example of plainness and frugality to society at large . Russell and his advisers were so delighted that on 29 December Grey was formally commissioned Governor and Resident Commissioner , and instructed to suspend ...
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... Governor of New South Wales on 5 September 1826 defined the limits within which persons would be allowed to purchase land , or receive grants on paying an annual quitrent . On 14 October 1829 Governor Darling defined the boundaries of ...
... Governor of New South Wales on 5 September 1826 defined the limits within which persons would be allowed to purchase land , or receive grants on paying an annual quitrent . On 14 October 1829 Governor Darling defined the boundaries of ...
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... Governor was empowered to assent , withold assent , or reserve bills for the signification of Her Majesty's pleasure . The Governor was expressly required to reserve all bills altering or affecting electoral districts , or altering the ...
... Governor was empowered to assent , withold assent , or reserve bills for the signification of Her Majesty's pleasure . The Governor was expressly required to reserve all bills altering or affecting electoral districts , or altering the ...
Contents
ANOTHER PROVINCE FOR BRITAINS GENTRY | 17 |
HIGH NOON FOR MORAL IMPROVERS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA | 73 |
OVERSTRAITERS OVERLANDERS AND OTHERS DESCEND | 84 |
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