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 73
... Russell wrote off to say that if Gawler persisted in the request he would have no alternative but to advise Her Majesty to accept the resignation , adding his surprise and concern at the huge expenditure into which the colony had been ...
... Russell wrote off to say that if Gawler persisted in the request he would have no alternative but to advise Her Majesty to accept the resignation , adding his surprise and concern at the huge expenditure into which the colony had been ...
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... Russell and his advisers were so delighted that on 29 December Grey was formally commissioned Governor and Resident ... Russell to Gawler , 13 July 1839 , C.O. 396/2 ; Russell to Gawler , 26 December 1840 , C.O. 396/2 . 21 Minute by ...
... Russell and his advisers were so delighted that on 29 December Grey was formally commissioned Governor and Resident ... Russell to Gawler , 13 July 1839 , C.O. 396/2 ; Russell to Gawler , 26 December 1840 , C.O. 396/2 . 21 Minute by ...
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... Russell to Grey , 29 December 1840 , C.O. 396/2 ; Southern Australian , 14 May 1841 ; Grey to Russell , 20 May 1841 , C.O. 13/20 ; Mrs Jane Isabella Watts , Memories of Early Days in South Australia ( Adelaide , 1882 ) , pp . 66-7 . 26 ...
... Russell to Grey , 29 December 1840 , C.O. 396/2 ; Southern Australian , 14 May 1841 ; Grey to Russell , 20 May 1841 , C.O. 13/20 ; Mrs Jane Isabella Watts , Memories of Early Days in South Australia ( Adelaide , 1882 ) , pp . 66-7 . 26 ...
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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