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 49
... Office chose men singu- larly unfitted to promote that solemnity , that dignity and high - mindedness to which the colonization commissioners had committed themselves . They somewhat unwisely offered the position of Governor to one of ...
... Office chose men singu- larly unfitted to promote that solemnity , that dignity and high - mindedness to which the colonization commissioners had committed themselves . They somewhat unwisely offered the position of Governor to one of ...
Page 81
... office of Resident Commissioner in Adelaide . It created a Legislative Council of at least seven members . Grey was instructed to nominate three of the seven from persons holding public office , and the other four from persons not ...
... office of Resident Commissioner in Adelaide . It created a Legislative Council of at least seven members . Grey was instructed to nominate three of the seven from persons holding public office , and the other four from persons not ...
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... office since he had lost the confidence and esteem of the colonial government and his continuance in office was incompatible with the real well - being of the community . Gipps submitted all the relative papers to the Executive Council ...
... office since he had lost the confidence and esteem of the colonial government and his continuance in office was incompatible with the real well - being of the community . Gipps submitted all the relative papers to the Executive Council ...
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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