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Major Events in Colonial History : 1788 to 1900 by Stuart Bremer; Australian Geographic Staff
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Category: History | Series: Aust Geographic History Ser. | Reading Level: Grade 05
From settlement to Federation, the character of the colonies was moulded by a series of crucial events, such as the Eureka Stockade. See how these events unfolded and their impact on Australia.Australian Curriculum: History - Historical Knowledge And Understanding History - Historical Knowledge And ...Show more
Milestones to Democracy: creating modern Australia by Australian Geographic
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Category: History | Series: Aust Geographic History Ser.
The story of the progress made by the Australian colonies in the development of their democratic institutions, from the legislative councils in the early 1800s, through self-government in the 1850s, to federation in 1901.
On the Sheep's Back: creating primary industries by Australian Geographic
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Category: History | Series: Aust Geographic History Ser. | Reading Level: Grade 05
As the Australian colonies developed, they began devoting large areas of land to the raising of fine-wool sheep, wheat and other grains. By the 1830s New South Wales had become the main source of wool for the mills of Britain. This was driven by squatters - people who had obtained land free or at low pr ...Show more
Strangers in the Land: The coming of the Europeans by Joseph Harding; Australian Geographic Staff
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Category: History | Series: Aust Geographic History Ser. | Reading Level: Grade 04
Trace the interactions between the Europeans and indigenous people from 1788, from the first visits by European explorers to their eventual expansion throughout the land.Australian Curriculum: History - Historical Knowledge And Understanding Australian Curriculum Correlation: (Year 4) ''First C ...Show more
The First Colonial Governors: Phiilip, Hunter, King and Bligh by Australian Geographic
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Category: History | Series: Aust Geographic History Ser. | Reading Level: Grade 04-06
Australian Geographic History• Introduces students to a uniquely Australian understanding • Designed for students in grades 4-6 • Connects with the ACARA Australian Curriculum for historyAustralian Curriculum: History - Historical Knowledge And Understanding Australian Curriculum Correlation: ( ...Show more
The First Fleet : How and Why It Happened by Kenneth Muir; Australian Geographic Staff
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Category: History | Series: Aust Geographic History Ser. | Reading Level: Grade 04
A look at the series of decision made by the English government that led to the founding of the colony in New South Wales, and a chronicle of the events that befell the First Fleet on their journey.
The Right To Vote: Moving to Universal Adult Suffrage by Australian Geographic
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Category: History | Series: Aust Geographic History Ser. | Reading Level: Grade 06
Australia's colonies were among the world's leaders in opening up the right to vote to all adult males and then all adult females. With this came the right for anyone to stand for election to an Australian parliament. This is the story of the battle for universal suffrage and the removal of political po ...Show more
The Voyages of James Cook: the world's greatest navigator by Australian Geographic
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Category: History | Series: Aust Geographic History Ser. | Reading Level: Grade 04-06
Australian Geographic History• Introduces students to a uniquely Australian understanding • Designed for students in grades 4-6 • Connects with the ACARA Australian Curriculum for historyAustralian Curriculum: History - Historical Knowledge And Understanding Australian Curriculum Correlation: ( ...Show more
They Shaped Australia: contributing to society by Aisling Marlor; Australian Geographic Staff
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Category: History | Series: Aust Geographic History Ser. | Reading Level: Grade 06
Meet some of the key individuals who contributed to the development and growth of Australia in the fields of politics, arts, law, science, sports and many others.Australian Curriculum: History - Historical Knowledge And Understanding Australian Curriculum Correlation: (Year 6) ''Australia as a ...Show more
Towards A Free Land: from penal colony to free settlement by Australian Geographic
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Category: History | Series: Aust Geographic History Ser. | Reading Level: Grade 05
As the non-convict population of Australia grew there came increasing demands for each colony to be self-governing. Britain would nopt grant this while transportation of convicts continued. This book relates the battle, against entrenched interests, to make the colonies free settlements. As transportati ...Show more
Visions of a Nation - the Campaign for Federation by Scott Brodie; Australian Geographic Staff
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Category: History | Series: Aust Geographic History Ser. | Reading Level: Grade 06
The story of the campaign to join the Australian colonies into a single nation. The six colonies had existed as separate entities, but a powerful group of individuals gathered to push the idea of federation through to its conclusion.Australian Curriculum: History - Historical Knowledge And Understand ...Show more