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 167
... natives . At that time King had not lost faith in the policy of amity and kindness . In a proclamation he announced that any future injustice or wanton cruelty against the natives would be punished as if it had been committed against ...
... natives . At that time King had not lost faith in the policy of amity and kindness . In a proclamation he announced that any future injustice or wanton cruelty against the natives would be punished as if it had been committed against ...
Page 280
... native institution was opened on 18 January 1815 ; but the parents immediately enticed some of the children away , for , as Macquarie noted with regret , the natives , timid and suspicious as they were by nature , had not sufficient con ...
... native institution was opened on 18 January 1815 ; but the parents immediately enticed some of the children away , for , as Macquarie noted with regret , the natives , timid and suspicious as they were by nature , had not sufficient con ...
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... natives there enjoyed all the happiness of British subjects.12 They formed the men , women and children into a circle . As Marsden rose and began the service by singing the Old Hundredth psalm a very solemn silence prevailed . He felt ...
... natives there enjoyed all the happiness of British subjects.12 They formed the men , women and children into a circle . As Marsden rose and began the service by singing the Old Hundredth psalm a very solemn silence prevailed . He felt ...
Contents
THE SONS OF ENLIGHTENMENT | 42 |
THE CHOICE OF BOTANY BAY | 59 |
THE BEGINNING OF SYDNEY COVE | 73 |
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