A History of Australia: New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land, 1822-1838The 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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... become overbearing in time of stress . He had too a noble brow which was becoming to the austere features of the man . John Macarthur was delighted to meet such a sensible and dignified man who , he was sure , would promote the sales of ...
... become overbearing in time of stress . He had too a noble brow which was becoming to the austere features of the man . John Macarthur was delighted to meet such a sensible and dignified man who , he was sure , would promote the sales of ...
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... become of me ? ' Mr Bedford told him , and Routley began to display profound contrition , and ask God fervently to forgive him . At the foot of the scaffold he implored all who could hear him to ponder the words of the gospel , and not ...
... become of me ? ' Mr Bedford told him , and Routley began to display profound contrition , and ask God fervently to forgive him . At the foot of the scaffold he implored all who could hear him to ponder the words of the gospel , and not ...
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... become familiar with the leading truths and practical duties of Christianity . He explained carefully that the use of the scriptures would not be forbidden at the National schools , and that such schools would not subvert the ...
... become familiar with the leading truths and practical duties of Christianity . He explained carefully that the use of the scriptures would not be forbidden at the National schools , and that such schools would not subvert the ...
Contents
THE SETTING IN NEW SOUTH WALES | 17 |
THE RETURN OF THE NATIVE SON | 41 |
THE NATIVE SON OFFENDS GROSSLY | 61 |
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