[Editor: This is a chapter from A Short History of Australia (6th edition, 1936) by Ernest Scott (1867-1939).] Chapter XVIII Self-government Sir Charles Fitzroy ‘Governor-General’ — The Act for the Government of New South Wales — The Legislative Council — Boundaries of … [Read more...] about Chapter 18 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
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Chapter 17 [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 XVII The end of convictism Sir William Molesworth’s committee on transportation — Effect of the committee’s report — Order in Council discontinuing … [Read more...] about Chapter 17 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 16 [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 XVI The land and the squatters Land grants — Who the squatters were — Pastoral districts and licences — Bourke’s policy — Special surveys — The pound … [Read more...] about Chapter 16 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 15 [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 XV From Van Diemen’s Land to Tasmania Death of Collins and Paterson — Davey Lieutenant-Governor — The rule of Colonel Arthur — The convict system — … [Read more...] about Chapter 15 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 14 [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 XIV The Port Phillip District The Henty family — Batman in Port Phillip — His ‘treaty’ with the natives — He determines on ‘the place for a village’ — … [Read more...] about Chapter 14 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 13 [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 XIII South Australia and the Wakefield theory Wakefield’s Letter from Sydney — His theory of colonization — The Colonial Office and Wakefield’s … [Read more...] about Chapter 13 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 12 [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 XII The founding of Western Australia Stirling’s examination of the Swan River — Proposals for colonization — Thomas Peel’s project — The Peel River … [Read more...] about Chapter 12 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 11 [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 XI The problem of the rivers Oxley’s explorations on the Lachlan and the Macquarie — Immigration policy — Oxley in Moreton Bay — Foundation of … [Read more...] about Chapter 11 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 10 [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 X The dawn of constitutional government Uneasiness in England concerning the convict system — Commissioner Bigge’s inquiries — New South Wales … [Read more...] about Chapter 10 [A Short History of Australia, by Ernest Scott]
Chapter 9 [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 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]
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]
Childhood [poem by L. E. Homfray, 1 September 1936]
[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 1 September 1936.] Childhood. Two clinging hands encircle mine, Two dimpled hands, so soft and small. Yet, by the wondrous power of love, They hold my heart in willing … [Read more...] about Childhood [poem by L. E. Homfray, 1 September 1936]
A bygone power: Dutch East India Company [2 May 1936]
[Editor: An article about the East India Company, of the Netherlands (whose ships had explored the waters of Australia’s northern and western coasts in the 1600s). Published in The Sydney Morning Herald, 2 May 1936.] A bygone power. Dutch East India Company. (By … [Read more...] about A bygone power: Dutch East India Company [2 May 1936]