[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Chapter IX The last of the tyrants Macquarie governor of New South Wales — British military forces sent to Australia — Demand for a council — The emancipist … [Read more...] about Chapter 9 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
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Chapter 8 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Chapter VIII The extension of settlement Baudin’s expedition — Effect of French operations — Settlement at Risdon Cove — First Port Phillip Settlement — … [Read more...] about Chapter 8 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 7 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Chapter VII Further explorations Attempts to cross the Blue Mountains — Blaxland’s success — Evans discovers the Bathurst Plains — Voyages of Bass and … [Read more...] about Chapter 7 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 6 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Chapter VI Government and governors System of government — An autocracy — Hunter’s governorship — His difficulties — Recalled — King’s governorship — The rum … [Read more...] about Chapter 6 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 5 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Chapter V The convict system The New South Wales Corps — Grose and Paterson — Hunter Governor of New South Wales — Trading monopolies — System of … [Read more...] about Chapter 5 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 4 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Chapter IV The foundation of Sydney Effect of the revolt of the American colonies — The problem of the loyalists — Stoppage of the transportation of criminals … [Read more...] about Chapter 4 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 3 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Chapter III Dampier and Cook Cessation of Dutch explorations — Policy of Dutch East India Company — Dampier’s first voyage to Australia in the Cygnet — His … [Read more...] about Chapter 3 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 2 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Chapter II The Dutch and New Holland Spain and the Netherlands — Cornelius Houtman’s voyage to the East Indies — The Dutch settled at Java — The Duyfken in … [Read more...] about Chapter 2 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 1 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] A Short History of Australia Chapter I The dawn of discovery Early maps of the southern regions — Speculations as to Antipodes — Discovery of sea-route to … [Read more...] about Chapter 1 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
List of Governors and Ministries [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] List of governors and ministries GOVERNORS OF NEW SOUTH WALES (Before Responsible Government) 1788. Arthur Phillip. 1795. John Hunter. 1800. Philip … [Read more...] about List of Governors and Ministries [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chronology [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Chronology 1486. Diaz rounds Cape of Good Hope. 1497. Vasco da Gama sails to India via the Cape. 1512. Portuguese discover the Moluccas. 1520. Magellan enters … [Read more...] about Chronology [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
List of Maps [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This list of maps is from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] List of Maps Robert Thorne’s Map, 1527 Map Published at Paris, 1587 Plancius’s Map (Amsterdam), 1594 Hondius’s Map, 1595 Map of Jave la Grande, … [Read more...] about List of Maps [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Preface [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Preface This Short History of Australia begins with a blank space on the map, and ends with the record of a new name on the map, that of Anzac. It endeavours to … [Read more...] about Preface [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
A Short History of Australia [by Ernest Scott]
[Editor: This is the 6th edition (1936) of A Short History of Australia by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] A Short History of Australia by Ernest Scott Professor of History in the University of Melbourne CONTENTS [PREFACE] LIST OF MAPS CHRONOLOGY LIST OF … [Read more...] about A Short History of Australia [by Ernest Scott]