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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Page 171
... schools of the colony were established upon principles essentially Protestant , some corresponding advan- tages ought to be secured for the schools of Catholics . He explained how the colony differed from every country in the world ...
... schools of the colony were established upon principles essentially Protestant , some corresponding advan- tages ought to be secured for the schools of Catholics . He explained how the colony differed from every country in the world ...
Page 411
... schools would continue under the supervision of the Denominational Education Board , which would be supported in whole or in part by public funds . In these schools the religious instruction of the children would be left entirely under ...
... schools would continue under the supervision of the Denominational Education Board , which would be supported in whole or in part by public funds . In these schools the religious instruction of the children would be left entirely under ...
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... schools in proportion to their numbers . At mid - century in that colony the government schools were Protestant , and Catholic schools received a special grant . 14 On the surface there was great variety between the schools . At private ...
... schools in proportion to their numbers . At mid - century in that colony the government schools were Protestant , and Catholic schools received a special grant . 14 On the surface there was great variety between the schools . At private ...
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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