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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... acres on the south bank of the Swan and Canning Rivers , and an additional 250 000 acres after he had landed four hundred settlers . After twenty - one years a further 500 000 acres was to be granted if he met certain conditions on ...
... acres on the south bank of the Swan and Canning Rivers , and an additional 250 000 acres after he had landed four hundred settlers . After twenty - one years a further 500 000 acres was to be granted if he met certain conditions on ...
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... acres for himself on the island of Bauche and on land situated nearest to Cape Naturaliste in Geographe Bay . On 13 January 1829 govern- ment published its regulations for the guidance of those proposing to embark as settlers . It ...
... acres for himself on the island of Bauche and on land situated nearest to Cape Naturaliste in Geographe Bay . On 13 January 1829 govern- ment published its regulations for the guidance of those proposing to embark as settlers . It ...
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... acres at Bega , 6500 acres at Tarraganda , 1000 acres at Murrah , 6400 acres at Cobargo , 10 000 acres at Double Creek and 10 000 acres at Corridgeree . Their kingdom was not destined to endure . During the commercial depression they ...
... acres at Bega , 6500 acres at Tarraganda , 1000 acres at Murrah , 6400 acres at Cobargo , 10 000 acres at Double Creek and 10 000 acres at Corridgeree . Their kingdom was not destined to endure . During the commercial depression they ...
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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