Category: History
The epic story of the Boer War and Harry 'Breaker' Morant: drover, horseman, bush poet - murderer or hero? Most Australians have heard of the Boer War of 1899 to 1902 and of Harry 'Breaker' Morant, a figure who rivals Ned Kelly as an archetypal Australian folk hero. Born in England and emigrating to Qu ...Show more
Category: History
Australia is indeed made up of many peoples, and together their story is one of high drama, courage and resilience. When the first Europeans crossed the world to settle the vast southern continent that became known as Australia, it was almost unknown. Over time it revealed itself to be a land of reward, ...Show more
Category: History
Australia's highest mountain, Mount Kosciuszko, is a dangerous place. Evan Hayes was an ordinary Australian battler. Hardworking, likable. Laurie Seaman was a world-wise American. Adventurous, affluent. When this athletic pair of cross-country skiers disappeared into the wilds of Kosciuszko they left a ...Show more
Category: History
Loving Country is a book that inspires ultimate respect for Mother Earth and the role of her custodians. While readers are encouraged to discover the sacred country of Australia in an open-minded and sensitive manner, the intention of this book is to foster communication and understanding between a ...Show more
Category: History
Category: History
Bushrangers have often played a starring role in Australian history. Their criminal exploits - some daring and gallant, others shockingly violent - are the stuff of folk legend.Welcome to our past, and discover the fascinating world of bushrangers.
Category: History
The removal of Aboriginal children began in the early years of British settlement and continued into the 1960s. This is a clearly written and succinct outline of this important subject, and is a perfect introduction for the general reader and is ideal for upper primary and secondary students, and as a r ...Show more
Category: History | Series: Our Past
The first European settlers in Australia were convicts. In just 70 years these unwanted 'criminals' shaped the colonies that would become Australia. Welcome to our past, and discover the fascinating world of convicts and gaolers.
Category: History
Captain James Cook is justly famous for his explorations of the southern Pacific Ocean, but his contributions to the exploration of the northern Pacific and the Arctic are arguably equally significant. On his third and final great voyage, Cook surveyed the northwest American coast in the hopes of findin ...Show more
Category: History
This stirring David and Goliath story tells of the townspeople of Dalgety on the Snowy River, whose grassroots campaign took on the massive power of the Snowy Hydro in an attempt to save their homes, communities and the Snowy River itself from a slow death.