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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... Broughton reminder that over three thousand had already signed such petitions , Gipps wound up the debate by saying ... Broughton , Religion Essential to the Security and Happiness of Nations ( Sydney , 1834 ) ; Broughton , A Charge ...
... Broughton reminder that over three thousand had already signed such petitions , Gipps wound up the debate by saying ... Broughton , Religion Essential to the Security and Happiness of Nations ( Sydney , 1834 ) ; Broughton , A Charge ...
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... Broughton in whom the spirit of expansive love to his fellow- creatures ought to burn and glow had opposed a rational system of education unless he could make it the instrument of his own views . The man must be as cold as a statue ...
... Broughton in whom the spirit of expansive love to his fellow- creatures ought to burn and glow had opposed a rational system of education unless he could make it the instrument of his own views . The man must be as cold as a statue ...
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... Broughton , the wife of William Grant Broughton , died in Sydney . For a short period Broughton was broken , for he had loved his wife . But God gave him the strength to endure the cruel fate of being left alone in a country in which he ...
... Broughton , the wife of William Grant Broughton , died in Sydney . For a short period Broughton was broken , for he had loved his wife . But God gave him the strength to endure the cruel fate of being left alone in a country in which he ...
Contents
ANOTHER PROVINCE FOR BRITAINS GENTRY | 19 |
A BRITISH PROVINCE WITH A LAUDABLE PURPOSE | 42 |
HIGH NOON FOR MORAL IMPROVERS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA | 73 |
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