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 103
... England was not only charged with the task of leading all men to salvation but was a stronghold for all God's people against the assaults of the Romish superstition and the abyss of unbelief . The times , he warned them , were ominous ...
... England was not only charged with the task of leading all men to salvation but was a stronghold for all God's people against the assaults of the Romish superstition and the abyss of unbelief . The times , he warned them , were ominous ...
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... England , Scotland and Ireland the local justice of the peace lived in an imposing mansion ; in New South Wales he often lived in a sod hut . In England , Scotland and Ireland the local justice was distinguished by dress , speech and ...
... England , Scotland and Ireland the local justice of the peace lived in an imposing mansion ; in New South Wales he often lived in a sod hut . In England , Scotland and Ireland the local justice was distinguished by dress , speech and ...
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... England was in no position to retake the colony by force of arms . If England persisted in transporting convicts , he would haul down the glorious flag of England and unfurl the flag of an Australian republic . There were no cries of ...
... England was in no position to retake the colony by force of arms . If England persisted in transporting convicts , he would haul down the glorious flag of England and unfurl the flag of an Australian republic . There were no cries of ...
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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