Australian History
Meet our Indigenous and colonial ancestors; go adventuring with early explorers, settlers and bushrangers; discover the importance of gold, sheep and minerals; learn about our Anzac traditions and the involvement in wars; unpack the turning points in Australia's nationhood and who were the movers and shakers from prime ministers to inventors to artists and discover the rich history of the Australian land and its peoples.
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Seeker, Sailor, Soldier, Spy - The History of Espionage in Australia
<p>Whether they were known as spies or not, people were reporting their observations from this land from 1788: to rival European powers on strategic possibilities, to Britain on suspect Europeans, as
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Seeker, Sailor, Soldier, Spy - The History of Espionage in Australia
<p>Whether they were known as spies or not, people were reporting their observations from this land from 1788: to rival European powers on strategic possibilities, to Britain on suspect Europeans, as
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Walking in the Footsteps of Governor Phillip
<p>Phillip was a far-sighted governor who soon saw that New South Wales would need a civil administration and a system for emancipating the convicts. We follow his progress from arrival and walk in
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The Disappearance of Juanita Nielsen
<p>On 4 July 1975 activist heiress Juanita Nielsen walked into the Carousel Nightclub in Kings Cross and was never seen again. Her murder happened at a time of huge change in Australian society and
...The Disappearance of Juanita Nielsen
<p>On 4 July 1975 activist heiress Juanita Nielsen walked into the Carousel Nightclub in Kings Cross and was never seen again. Her murder happened at a time of huge change in Australian society and
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Discovery of Shipwrecks around Australia and Ongoing Mysteries
<p>There have been many fascinating shipwreck discoveries around Australia. In this course we examine significant finds such as the wreck of the Dutch ship Vergulde Draeck, wrecked in 1656, and found
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Matthew Flinders Circumnavigates Australia
<p>In 1800, Matthew Flinders proposed to the Royal Navy a scientific expedition to survey the entire coast of Terra Australis. Sailing north from Port Jackson in the Investigator, this voyage was
...Matthew Flinders Circumnavigates Australia
<p>In 1800, Matthew Flinders proposed to the Royal Navy a scientific expedition to survey the entire coast of Terra Australis. Sailing north from Port Jackson in the Investigator, this voyage was
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The Australian Legend
<p>What does it mean to be Australian? In 1958 historian Russell Ward defined this, based on his analysis of the first 140 years of evolution from convict to itinerant worker to WWI digger. His work,
...The Australian Legend
<p>What does it mean to be Australian? In 1958 historian Russell Ward defined this, based on his analysis of the first 140 years of evolution from convict to itinerant worker to WWI digger. His work,
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Sydney's Historic Harbour - The Rocks
<p>It was named <em>The Rocks</em> by convicts who made homes there from 1788, but has a much older name, <em>Tallawoladah</em>, given by the first owners of this country, the Cadigal people. We
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Travel Australia's Traditions and Landmarks
<p>Immerse yourself in Australia’s rich culture and diverse landscapes through our engaging Travel and Culture course. From the ancient traditions of Indigenous Australians to the vibrant cities, this
...Travel Australia's Traditions and Landmarks
<p>Immerse yourself in Australia’s rich culture and diverse landscapes through our engaging Travel and Culture course. From the ancient traditions of Indigenous Australians to the vibrant cities, this
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Australian Places of Incarceration
<p>The Australian colonies were largely established to deal with the social problems of over population, under employment and resultant crime, in the way the British ruling classes found most
...Australian Places of Incarceration
<p>The Australian colonies were largely established to deal with the social problems of over population, under employment and resultant crime, in the way the British ruling classes found most
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The Making of the Australian Constitution
<p><em>"Britain has no written constitution - the Americans are obsessed with theirs"</em>. The Australian Constitution fundamentally shapes our government and politics and hence has an impact on all
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