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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... civilization , and not to disturb them in possession of those lands over which they might possess proprietary rights and of which they were not disposed to make a voluntary transfer . His Excellency therefore could not perceive the ...
... civilization , and not to disturb them in possession of those lands over which they might possess proprietary rights and of which they were not disposed to make a voluntary transfer . His Excellency therefore could not perceive the ...
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... civilization into the bush.24 South - west from Camden in the open country suitable for grazing stock the same pattern was repeated . Within the boundaries there was the semblance of order , the trappings of civilization , and that ...
... civilization into the bush.24 South - west from Camden in the open country suitable for grazing stock the same pattern was repeated . Within the boundaries there was the semblance of order , the trappings of civilization , and that ...
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... civilization spread its beneficent , calming influence . In Melbourne on 1 February 1851 the opponents of transportation held a public meeting at which those present agreed to form the Australian League , the members of which would ...
... civilization spread its beneficent , calming influence . In Melbourne on 1 February 1851 the opponents of transportation held a public meeting at which those present agreed to form the Australian League , the members of which would ...
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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