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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... society could give off the air of the Protestant stamp of mind : industry , frugality , sobriety , and concern for liberty which was said to distinguish such men of heroic ingredi- ents . The tiny Catholic community kept alive embers of ...
... society could give off the air of the Protestant stamp of mind : industry , frugality , sobriety , and concern for liberty which was said to distinguish such men of heroic ingredi- ents . The tiny Catholic community kept alive embers of ...
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... society , 250 ; and Sydney council elections , 191 ; aims , 193 , 320 , 380 , 385 ; Henry Parkes , 188 , 194 ; and Edward Stanley , 192 Chinese exploration : in South Seas , 391 Chisholm , Caroline , 239-43 Christ's College ( Hobart ) ...
... society , 250 ; and Sydney council elections , 191 ; aims , 193 , 320 , 380 , 385 ; Henry Parkes , 188 , 194 ; and Edward Stanley , 192 Chinese exploration : in South Seas , 391 Chisholm , Caroline , 239-43 Christ's College ( Hobart ) ...
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... Society of Natural History , 213 Tasmanian Union ( Hobart ) , 442 Taylor , Sir H. , 45 Taylor , John , 328 Temperance Society of New South Wales , 408 " The Temple of Infamy ' ( poem ) , 352 Terry , Martha Foxlowe , 191 Terry , Samuel ...
... Society of Natural History , 213 Tasmanian Union ( Hobart ) , 442 Taylor , Sir H. , 45 Taylor , John , 328 Temperance Society of New South Wales , 408 " The Temple of Infamy ' ( poem ) , 352 Terry , Martha Foxlowe , 191 Terry , Samuel ...
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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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