A History of Australia, Volume 2The second volume in a history of Australia which aims to highlight the hardship and trauma that occurred there during the establishment and development of white settlement. This volume chronicles New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) between 1822 and 1838. |
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Page 102
On the serious side, there was the question whether the Governor had the power
to revoke an assignment, with the not unexpected side wind that General
Darling's use of the power had been both illegal and tyrannical. On the lighter
side, ...
On the serious side, there was the question whether the Governor had the power
to revoke an assignment, with the not unexpected side wind that General
Darling's use of the power had been both illegal and tyrannical. On the lighter
side, ...
Page 124
by any governor or acting governor of New South Wales. The Governor of New
South Wales was to have the title of Governor-in-Chief and retain the authority
over such military and naval forces as were deemed appropriate to preserve law
...
by any governor or acting governor of New South Wales. The Governor of New
South Wales was to have the title of Governor-in-Chief and retain the authority
over such military and naval forces as were deemed appropriate to preserve law
...
Page 132
The Act authorized the Governor acting with the advice of the Legislative Council
to extend trial by jury in pursuance of any order to be issued by His Majesty in
Council. It was believed that to vest the absolute right of extending trial by ...
The Act authorized the Governor acting with the advice of the Legislative Council
to extend trial by jury in pursuance of any order to be issued by His Majesty in
Council. It was believed that to vest the absolute right of extending trial by ...
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Contents
A R K N | 17 |
T H E R ETURN OF THE NATIVE SON | 41 |
T H E N ATI W E SON OF FE N DS GROSS LY | 61 |
Copyright | |
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