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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... House circle . Ever since her arrival she had shown she cared little for dress or amuse- ments , scarcely ever associated with ladies , and divided her time between science and politics . In her room in Government House snakes , toads ...
... House circle . Ever since her arrival she had shown she cared little for dress or amuse- ments , scarcely ever associated with ladies , and divided her time between science and politics . In her room in Government House snakes , toads ...
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... House of Commons , and revelled in the gaiety and pleasure of life in the great houses during the Regency period . In manner he was cordial , good - humoured , jolly and warm , all qualities his predecessor had patently lacked . His ...
... House of Commons , and revelled in the gaiety and pleasure of life in the great houses during the Regency period . In manner he was cordial , good - humoured , jolly and warm , all qualities his predecessor had patently lacked . His ...
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... house had its ' enfilado ' entrance to ensure that no savage could get into the house . As early into the house . As early as August 1845 the press in Launceston was reporting that numbers of probationers were roaming about that town on ...
... house had its ' enfilado ' entrance to ensure that no savage could get into the house . As early into the house . As early as August 1845 the press in Launceston was reporting that numbers of probationers were roaming about that town on ...
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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