Download or read book The Bush Capital written by Roger Pegrum and published by Sydney, NSW : Hale & Iremonger. This book was released on 1983 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Long View written by Lionel Wigmore and published by Melbourne : F. W. Cheshire. This book was released on 1963 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History of the foundation and development of Canberra until about 1960. Includes mention of assistance given by Aboriginal people to European exploreres in locating Lake George and the Limestone Plains; Aboriginal origins of place names; bogong moths; marriage customs.
Download or read book Canberra Travel Guide written by Daniel Windsor and published by Interactive Media Licensing. This book was released on 2024-06-13 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nestled amidst the rolling hills of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Canberra stands tall as the proud capital of Australia. Unlike its bustling counterparts Sydney and Melbourne, Canberra exudes a serene charm, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and political significance. As the epicenter of Australia's governance, Canberra plays a pivotal role in shaping the nation's identity and future. The inception of Canberra dates back to the early 20th century when Australia found itself in need of a capital independent of the dominant cities of Sydney and Melbourne. After much deliberation and debate, Canberra was chosen as the site for the new capital due to its central location and symbolic significance. Designed by American architect Walter Burley Griffin, Canberra was envisioned as a "city in the landscape," blending seamlessly with the surrounding environment. One of Canberra's defining features is its harmonious coexistence of modernity and tradition. On one hand, the city boasts sleek skyscrapers, state-of-the-art institutions, and vibrant cultural precincts, reflecting its status as a dynamic cosmopolitan center. On the other hand, Canberra remains deeply rooted in tradition, with its iconic landmarks such as Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial, and Lake Burley Griffin serving as enduring symbols of national pride and heritage. Beyond its urban facade, Canberra is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty. From the lush expanses of the National Arboretum to the rugged terrain of Namadgi National Park, the city offers a myriad of opportunities for outdoor exploration and adventure. Whether it's hiking along picturesque trails, picnicking by the shores of a tranquil lake, or marveling at the colorful blooms in Floriade, Canberra provides a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Above all, Canberra is synonymous with governance, serving as the seat of Australia's federal government. Parliament House, with its iconic flagpole towering over the city, serves as the focal point of political activity, where elected representatives convene to debate and legislate on behalf of the nation. Meanwhile, the various government departments and agencies scattered across the city contribute to Canberra's status as a hub of administrative power and decision-making. Canberra is much more than just a capital city, it's a living testament to Australia's past, present, and future. With its rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural wonders, Canberra invites visitors to embark on a journey of discovery and exploration. Whether you're strolling through its leafy boulevards, immersing yourself in its vibrant arts scene, or witnessing democracy in action, Canberra promises an experience like no other, an experience that captures the very essence of Australia's spirit and identity.
Download or read book Canberra written by Australia. Department of the Capital Territory and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Canberra Then and Now written by Geoff Page and published by National Library Australia. This book was released on 2013 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Produced for the Centenary of Canberra in 2013, Canberra Then and Now juxtaposes images of early Canberra with commissioned photography of the same places today. This anniversary publication includes a history of the land before the city was built, a memoir and, accompanying the photographs, recollections from numerous residents and some poems. But the main attraction is a visual one: the 'then and now' photographs showing the same locations and how they have changed over time. The memoir text and poems are by well-known author and poet Geoff Page, who has a long connection with Canberra and has seen it from many aspects-as a teacher, as a contributor to its cultural life and also simply as someone who now calls Canberra home.
Download or read book Travel Like a Local Map of Canberra written by Maxwell Fox and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-08-13 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get Ready For The Adventure Of A Lifetime! Are you planning your next vacation abroad and you're ready to explore? Do you want to be prepared for everything? Are you ready to experience every new place you visit just like a local? Well, with this amazing Canberra (Australia) travel map you're all set and ready to go! The Canberra (Australia) map was carefully designed to give you amazing results and make traveling easier than ever. We make sure to constantly update our info to give you the most relevant and accurate information, so you will never get confused or frustrated during your Canberra (Australia) trip. The map is very detailed and it will not only give you all the available roads and routes, but also the essential information to make your Canberra (Australia) vacation unforgettable. In the map you can see all the available means of transport, bus stops and routes so you can always know how to get everywhere. And because we know that a vacation is not only about the roads and busses, the map gives you many options for eating, drinking and having a good time! We carefully marked all the restaurants, bars and pubs so you can always find one that is nearby. In the Canberra (Australia) map you will also find the best places to go shopping, the most famous and must-see sights, churches and more. And if an emergency comes up, there are markings of police stations and hospitals everywhere for your convenience. Each kind of marking has a different color so you can easily navigate around the map and find exactly what you're looking for within seconds. The city is also organized in sections so you can better find your way around. So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags, get your map and let's get started! Just Click "Add To Cart Now"
Download or read book Canberra Australia s National Capital written by Australia. Department of the Capital Territory and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Canberra written by William Day and published by Redback Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canberra is Australia's capital city. Developed according to the detailed plans produced by Walter Burley Griffin, Canberra's wide avenues and long vistas were designed to give prominence to the city's important government buildings and showcase the dignity of the nation's capital. Although it was a very quiet place for the first few decades of its existence, Canberra has now developed into a vibrant city, with business, shopping and entertainment precincts. Most visitors to Canberra are unaware that it could have been called Eureka or Britannia, or that sheep farming continued within the city's boundaries for many years after the first Parliament House was built. This book includes these stories as well as many others from the history of Canberra, and there is also a chapter on the Westminster System of government.
Download or read book Canberra written by New Holland Australia Staff and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New Holland image library comes a stunning collection of scenery and lifestyle in the Nation's capital - all in the palm of your hand
Download or read book Rural Change in Australia written by Dr Rae Dufty-Jones and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2014-03-28 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New twenty-first century economic, social and environmental changes have challenged and reshaped rural Australia. They range from ageing populations, youth out-migration, immigration policies (that seek to place skilled migrants in rural Australia), tree changers, agricultural restructuring and new relationships with indigenous populations. Challenges also exist around the 'patchwork economy' and the wealth that the mining boom offers some areas, while threatening regional economic decline in others. Rural Australia is increasingly not simply a place of production of agriculture and minerals but an idea that individuals seek and are encouraged to consume. The socio-economic implications of drought, water rights and changing farming practices, have prefaced new social, cultural and economic reforms. This book provides a contemporary perspective on rapidly evolving population, economic and environmental changes in 'rural and regional Australia', itself a significant concept. Bringing together a range of empirical studies, the book builds on established rural studies themes such as population change, economic restructuring and globalisation in agriculture but links such changes to environmental change, culture, class, gender, and ethnic diversity. Presenting original and in-depth interventions on these issues and their intersections, this book assembles the best of contemporary research on rural Australia.
Download or read book A History of Canberra written by Nicholas Brown and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-09-29 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed as an 'ideal city' and emblem of the nation, Canberra has long been a source of ambivalence for many Australians. In this charming and concise book, Nicholas Brown challenges these ideas and looks beyond the clichés to illuminate the unique, layered and often colourful history of Australia's capital. Brown covers Canberra's selection as the site of the national capital, the turbulent path of Walter Burley Griffin's plan for the city and the many phases of its construction. He surveys citizens' diverse experiences of the city, the impact of the Second World War on Canberra's growth and explores the city's political history with insight and wit. A History of Canberra is informed by the interplay of three themes central to Canberra's identity: government, community and environment. Canberra's distinctive social and cultural history as a centre for the public service and national institutions is vividly rendered.
Download or read book Australia s food nutrition 2012 written by Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and published by AIHW. This book was released on 2012 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Australia's food & nutrition 2012 highlights the key components of the food and nutrition system. It describes the system from 'paddock to plate' and how food choices affect our health and the environment."--Publisher website.
Download or read book Gender and imperialism written by Clare Midgley and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book marks an important new intervention into a vibrant area of scholarship, creating a dialogue between the histories of imperialism and of women and gender. By engaging critically with both traditional British imperial history and colonial discourse analysis, the essays demonstrate how feminist historians can play a central role in creating new histories of British imperialism. Chronologically, the focus is on the late eighteenth to early twentieth centuries, while geographically the essays range from the Caribbean to Australia and span India, Africa, Ireland and Britain itself. Topics explored include the question of female agency in imperial contexts, the relationships between feminism and nationalism, and questions of sexuality, masculinity and imperial power.
Download or read book Australian Languages written by Claire Bowern and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 2004-03-18 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses controversial issues in the application of the comparative method to the languages of Australia which have recently come to international prominence. Are these languages ‘different’ in ways that challenge the fundamental assumptions of historical linguistics? Can subgrouping be successfully undertaken using the Comparative Method? Is the genetic construct of a far-flung ‘Pama-Nyungan’ language family supportable by classic methods of reconstruction? Contrary to increasingly established views of the Australian scene, this book makes a major contribution to the demonstration that traditional methods can indeed be applied to these languages. These studies, introduced by chapters on subgrouping methodology and the history of Australian linguistic classification, rigorously apply the comparative method to establishing subgroups among Australian languages and justifying the phonology of Proto-Pama-Nyungan. Individual chapters can profitably be read either for their contribution to Australian linguistic prehistory or as case studies in the application of the comparative method.
Download or read book Sustainable Coastal Management and Climate Adaptation written by Richard Kenchington and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2012-09-06 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australians are famous for our love of the coast, although in many places this 'love' has caused serious and often irreversible impacts. The sustainable management of our society's many uses of the coast is complex and challenging. While a wealth of knowledge exists about the coast, this is not always brought to bear on decision-making. Coastal management to date has had limited success, and in some cases interventions have made problems worse. Australia's coast has been shaped by severe events such as cyclones and floods, with climate change now increasing the number and intensity of these hazards. In addition, our coastal populations are growing, and with them our social, environmental and economic vulnerability to such hazards. This book explores the evolution of coastal management, and provides critical insights into contemporary experience and understanding of coastal management in Australia. It draws on contemporary theory and lessons from case examples to highlight the roles of research and community engagement in coastal management. The book concludes with a chapter of recommendations which can help guide coastal management and research around the world.
Download or read book Sport Governance written by Russell Hoye and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The focus of this book is the governance of nonprofit sport organizations and the practices employed by their boards to carry out their governance role. It explores how the issues of structure, culture, strategy, leadership, performance, and change are considered by boards and their staff in governing sport organizations.
Download or read book Running from the Storm written by Clive Hamilton and published by UNSW Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides an account of the key issues that affect climate change policy in Australia, detailing the policy failures, the murky politics, the corruption of the policy process, the influence of the fossil-fuel industries on policy makers, and the ethical issues that underpin the debate.
