A History of Australia: From the earliest times to the age of MacquarieThe 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 development of white settlement in Australia. Clark uses the tragedies and successes of national heroes such as explorers and generals, and those of the average person such as soldiers at Gallipoli and farmers' wives, to create a memorable tableau. |
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Page 172
... Johnston to order him to take command of the company to be despatched against the rebels . King had arrived at Parramatta by 4 a.m. , and Johnston an hour later . On that same day Governor King issued a proclamation declaring that every ...
... Johnston to order him to take command of the company to be despatched against the rebels . King had arrived at Parramatta by 4 a.m. , and Johnston an hour later . On that same day Governor King issued a proclamation declaring that every ...
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... Johnston , who had asked to be excused from coming to Sydney as he was scarcely able to move because of a violent hurt received when a gig overturned . In the note , Bligh mentioned the Atkins ' memorial against the six military ...
... Johnston , who had asked to be excused from coming to Sydney as he was scarcely able to move because of a violent hurt received when a gig overturned . In the note , Bligh mentioned the Atkins ' memorial against the six military ...
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... Johnston , three months later , too disgraceful to be mentioned . This suggestion understandably caused Bligh to burn with indig- nation . The three were arrested . That evening Johnston announced the arrest , and told the inhabitants ...
... Johnston , three months later , too disgraceful to be mentioned . This suggestion understandably caused Bligh to burn with indig- nation . The three were arrested . That evening Johnston announced the arrest , and told the inhabitants ...
Contents
THE SONS OF ENLIGHTENMENT | 42 |
THE CHOICE OF BOTANY BAY | 59 |
THE BEGINNING OF SYDNEY COVE | 73 |
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