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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... heart breathed through all he said and did . They admired the steady eye with which he seemed to see into the heart of their situation . They saw him as a stranger to the wiles of his predecessor , that unctuous court - bred ...
... heart breathed through all he said and did . They admired the steady eye with which he seemed to see into the heart of their situation . They saw him as a stranger to the wiles of his predecessor , that unctuous court - bred ...
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... heart was finding everyone amicable and agreeable , Maconochie was telling his friends that Sir John was a man of ... hearts of Maconochie and Boyes.11 In the meantime Lady Jane was attempting to improve the minds of the ladies of Hobart ...
... heart was finding everyone amicable and agreeable , Maconochie was telling his friends that Sir John was a man of ... hearts of Maconochie and Boyes.11 In the meantime Lady Jane was attempting to improve the minds of the ladies of Hobart ...
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... heart . In moments of grief , or moments in which men looked upwards to heaven for a sign that the promptings of their hearts did not go unnoticed , his heart was always bounteous and responsive . He loved it when his daughter Eleanor ...
... heart . In moments of grief , or moments in which men looked upwards to heaven for a sign that the promptings of their hearts did not go unnoticed , his heart was always bounteous and responsive . He loved it when his daughter Eleanor ...
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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