Our Sunburnt Country: An Illustrated History of AustraliaIncludes general chapter on the history, life-style and customs of the Aborigines. |
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... decided there were no rich spices or other products to interest them . It was no use to them as a trading place and they made no attempt to settle in it . Even though they decided not to stay , the voyages of these Dutch sailors were ...
... decided there were no rich spices or other products to interest them . It was no use to them as a trading place and they made no attempt to settle in it . Even though they decided not to stay , the voyages of these Dutch sailors were ...
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... decided they must choose between two courses of action - either they must give in to Bligh , or they must rise in force against the Governor . They chose to rebel . Following a serious argument with John Mac- arthur , a settler who had ...
... decided they must choose between two courses of action - either they must give in to Bligh , or they must rise in force against the Governor . They chose to rebel . Following a serious argument with John Mac- arthur , a settler who had ...
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... decided to cross Bass Strait and make a new settlement on the banks of the Derwent River . Collins chose a spot beneath the towering height of Mount Wellington , and thus the settlement of Hobart was begun . In northern Tasmania , too ...
... decided to cross Bass Strait and make a new settlement on the banks of the Derwent River . Collins chose a spot beneath the towering height of Mount Wellington , and thus the settlement of Hobart was begun . In northern Tasmania , too ...
Contents
Chapter OneThe Land of the Dreamtime | 9 |
Chapter TwoNew Visitors to an Old Land | 21 |
Chapter ThreeThey Cameand Stayed | 38 |
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