Download or read book The A to Z of who is who in Australia s History written by Bruce Elder and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The A to Z of who is who in Australia s History written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A to Z of Who Is Who In Australia s History written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The A to Z of Australia written by James C. Docherty and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The last continent to be claimed by Europeans, Australia began to be settled by the British in 1788 in the form of a jail for its convicts. While British culture has had the largest influence on the country and its presence can be seen everywhere, the British were not Australia's original populace. The first inhabitants of Australia, the Aborigines, are believed to have migrated from Southeast Asia into northern Australia as early as 60,000 years ago. This distinctive blend of vastly different cultures contributed to the ease with which Australia has become one of the world's most successful immigrant nations. The A to Z of Australia relates the history of this unique and beautiful land, which is home to an amazing range of flora and fauna, a climate that ranges from tropical forests to arid deserts, and the largest single collection of coral reefs and islands in the world. Through a detailed chronology, an introduction, appendixes, a bibliography, and cross-referenced dictionary entries on some of the more significant persons, places, and events; institutions and organizations; and political, economic, social, cultural, and religious facets, author James Docherty provides a much needed single volume reference on Australia, from its most unpromising of beginnings as a British jail to the liberal, tolerant, democracy it is today.
Download or read book The A to Z of the Discovery and Exploration of Australia written by Alan Day and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2009-06-19 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This engaging reference examines the history of, the search for, and the discovery of Australia, taking full account of the evidence for and the speculation surrounding possible earlier contacts by the Ancient Egyptians, Arabs, and Chinese seamen. Day brings the expeditions to life, expressing the desires that drove great sea captains deeper into turbulent waters searching for caches of spice, silks, and precious metals. Covers a wide variety of topics, including _ Seamen from eight nations _ The recovery of storm wrecked ships _ Diplomatic treaties _ Priority of discovery disputes _ Military and civil explorers and surveyors _ Topographical features _ Geographical terms and places _ Rivers and river system
Download or read book Significant People in Australia s History written by Rees D. Barrett and published by Macmillan Education AU. This book was released on 2009 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 9 volume set profiles people in our history who brought about important events or changes to Australian society through their knowledge, actions or achievements. Each volume in the set focuses on a particular period in Australia's history and includes: introductory information about the featured time period, a timeline of main events, illustrated biographies of a wide range of significant people, a glossary of unfamiliar words and a comprehensive index. Each biographical entry features a timeline of the person's life and achievements, information about events that influenced the person's life, and cross-references to related information in other entries.
Download or read book Index to the Australian Dictionary of Biography Volumes 1 2 A to Z 1788 1850 written by Malcolm R. Sainty and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes indexes of personal names, occupations and place names and a general index.
Download or read book Persons in Australian History who Might be Studied as Administrators written by Commonwealth National Library (Australia) and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Australia to Z written by Armin Greder and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2016-01-04 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Australia to Z - an alphabet book, but not one for the young and teaching them their letters. Instead Armin Greder has cast his critical eye on us and our symbols.' Libby Gleeson 'Disquieting and potent - a gloves off" account of Australian nationhood, and how we, as a culture, might appear to those from other cultures. This is a profoundly significant work which will - like Greder's The Island and The City - provoke, disturb and challenge the reader's perception of what it means to be Australian, and what it means to be a global citizen.' Dr Robyn Sheahan-Bright"
Download or read book The Founders of Australia written by Mollie Gillen and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "On 13 May 1787 more than 1,500 people sailed with the eleven ships of the First Fleet to become the founders of the modern nation of Australia. After 20 years of research Mollie Gillen has produced the most comprehensive study to date of the people of the First Fleet. Based largely on original sources in Britain and Australia, it functions both ad a detailed historical reference work with much new information and also as a very readable social history. Every person who sailed with the First Fleet or was born on board has been included whether a child, convict, sailor, marine or officer. The result is a fascinating series of pen-pictures in a total of 1,442 biographical entries. The background of each first Fleeter is examined (including the circumstances of the crime and trial of each convict) as well as their lives after 1788 as they spread throguh New South Wales, Norfolk Island, Van Diemen's land and in some cases, returned to England ... The book includes extensive explanatory notes, is fully indexed with a number of maps, illustrations, and the facsimile signatures and marks of hundreds of First Fleeters. Twelve appendices include abstracts of biographical information, descriptions of the First Fleet ships and their crews, a chronology of the First Fleet, miscellaneous facts of interest, statistics and the "Phantom Fleeters": persons inaccurately claimed in earlier publications to be First Fleeters ..."--Inside front cover.
Download or read book The A Z of Australian Facts Myths and Legends written by Bruce Elder and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The A-Z of Australian Facts, Myths & Legends covers more than 700 anecdotes, myths and traditions that are part of Australia's diverse culture and colourful history. Featuring well-known historical facts and legends, such as the landing of the First Fleet, the death of Ned Kelly, what the Dreamtime represents, and the founding of Australia's capital cities to anecdotes about famous people and places, unforgettable events, and the amazing flora and fauna that roams this great southern land, The A-Z of Australian Facts, Myths & Legends is the ultimate reference about Australia's lively past and vibrant character.
Download or read book Australians of the Great Irish Famine written by Patrick Morrisey and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-13 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A meticulously researched journey of genealogy and Irish / Australian history from ancient the ancient Gaelic Kings forward to a poor rural clan, subservient to English planters, who emigrated to colonial Australia during the Great Irish Famine. It charts the lives of emigrant siblings as they marry into other Irish clans and work as mounted troopers, gold diggers, selectors, publicans and gamblers before joining the Great Klondike Stampede in Canada all before Federation. Colonial born children endured tragedy, romance and two World Wars which are poignantly chronicled as they contribute to the building of Australia. Another generation joined secret societies to prevent the Communist takeover of the Australian Labor Party. Original Australian stories never told before.
Download or read book The A to Z of Australian Radio and Television written by Albert Moran and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2009-08-04 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australians have become increasingly visible outside of the country as speakers and actors in radio and television, their media moguls have frequently bought up foreign companies, and people around the world have been able to enjoy such Australian productions as The Flying Doctors, Neighbours, and Kath and Kim. The origins, early development, and later adaptations of radio and television show how Australia has gone from being a minor and rather parochial player to being a significant part of the international scene. The A to Z of Australian Radio and Television provides essential facts and information concerning the Australian radio and television industry. This is accomplished through the use of a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on directors, producers, writers, actors, television and radio series, and television and radio stations.
Download or read book Aboriginal Mythology written by Mudrooroo and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-28 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book collates and explain the many fascinating elements of Aboriginal culture: the song circles and stories, artefacts, landmarks, characters and customs. From the author of Wild Cat Falling, Dr Wooreddy's Prescription for the Ending of the World, and Master of the Ghost Dreaming.
Download or read book Australians written by Thomas Keneally and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2010 with total page 671 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first volume of a unique history of Australia where people are always centre stage, from bestselling author Thomas Keneally who brings to life the vast range of characters who have formed our national story.
Download or read book The Australian People written by James Jupp and published by Angus & Robertson Publishers. This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 1040 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mum Shirl - Lionel Rose - Kath Walker - Albert Namatjira - Charles Perkins - Margaret Tucker - Jimmy Pike - Pat O'Shane - Neville Bonner - Includes detailed sections on the Chinese in Australia - Italians in Australia - Cornish in Australia - Greeks in Australia - Dutch in Australia - English in Australia - Irish in Australia - Germans in Australia - Tongans in Australia - Welsh in Australia.
Download or read book They Shaped Australia written by Aisling Marlor and published by Australian Geographic. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet some of the key individuals who contributed to the development and growth of Australia in the fields of politocs, arts, law, science, sports and many others.
