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 134
... looked like a local government election in an English provincial town . Flags waved over the polling booths , sup- porters of the various candidates pinned ribbons on the lapels of their coats , and candidates liberally handed out ...
... looked like a local government election in an English provincial town . Flags waved over the polling booths , sup- porters of the various candidates pinned ribbons on the lapels of their coats , and candidates liberally handed out ...
Page 179
... looked forward to the time when the confederation of British colonies in this hemisphere would be looked upon as one of the most brilliant constellations in the diadem of Imperial Britain . After all , both those strains lived in him ...
... looked forward to the time when the confederation of British colonies in this hemisphere would be looked upon as one of the most brilliant constellations in the diadem of Imperial Britain . After all , both those strains lived in him ...
Page 217
... looked upwards to heaven for a sign that the promptings of their hearts did not go unnoticed , his heart was always bounteous and responsive . He loved it when his daughter Eleanor and Archdeacon Hutchins looked at him affectionately ...
... looked upwards to heaven for a sign that the promptings of their hearts did not go unnoticed , his heart was always bounteous and responsive . He loved it when his daughter Eleanor and Archdeacon Hutchins looked at him affectionately ...
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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