A History of Australia: The people make laws, 1888-1915The 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 202
... Barton and Mr Deakin were in the great river of life . The members of the Asian communities resident in Australia presented their pitiable protests , or asked the unanswerable questions . The Indians in Victoria asked Barton , please ...
... Barton and Mr Deakin were in the great river of life . The members of the Asian communities resident in Australia presented their pitiable protests , or asked the unanswerable questions . The Indians in Victoria asked Barton , please ...
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... Barton had his reward . His Majesty graciously dubbed him a Knight of the Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George - an order founded in 1818 to reward men for distinguished service to their sovereign ...
... Barton had his reward . His Majesty graciously dubbed him a Knight of the Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George - an order founded in 1818 to reward men for distinguished service to their sovereign ...
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... Barton and Mr Deakin continued to present the case for the Australian - Briton to a large and enthusiastic following . When Barton entered the Town Hall in Sydney on the night of 17 October 1902 for a welcome home after his visit to the ...
... Barton and Mr Deakin continued to present the case for the Australian - Briton to a large and enthusiastic following . When Barton entered the Town Hall in Sydney on the night of 17 October 1902 for a welcome home after his visit to the ...
Contents
A COAT OF CONSERVATIVE VARNISH | 29 |
MORAL IMPROVERS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS | 53 |
A TIME OF TUMULT | 90 |
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