Bound and frustrated‚ Till hate be hated And caste deposed; Now light shall guide us‚ And all doors open That long were closed See plain the promise‚ Dark freedom-lover! Night’s nearly over‚ And though long the climb‚ New rights will greet us‚ New mateship meet us‚ And joy complete us In our new Dream Time. To our father’s fathers The pain‚ the sorrow; To our children’s children The glad tomorrow. ‘Song of Hope’ is a poem written by Oodgeroo Nuccal (Kath Walker) an Aboriginal Australian. The piece
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History Summary Notes – Semester 2‚ 2012 Australia to 1914 * How people lived at the turn of the C20th * Housing * Lower Class Housing * Unsanitary‚ overcrowded‚ dangerous (poorly built‚ cheap materials) * Many didn’t have sewerages or standard water supplies * Bad ventilation and poor lighting * Upper Class Housing * Lived in the eastern suburbs/north shore * Employed maids and servants * Houses were old‚ not built securely‚ no heat
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YR 12 HISTORY- AUSTRALIA 1901-1941 Aim: « To describe the nature of the role‚ and lives‚ of women in Australia before‚ during‚ and after World War One « To identify‚ and describe the extent of‚ the international influences on the role‚ and lives‚ of women in Australia before‚ during and after World War One Australian women prior to World War One lived a life that consisted of traditional female roles similar to those of their British and Irish relatives. Their value in society was based
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How is the Australian Unknown Soldier significant? What makes him significant? The Unknown Soldier represents a part of Australia’s history and also represents the ANZAC soldiers that fought in World War One. He holds all the values and qualities that the ANZACs were said to evident in their everyday lifestyle. He is an iconic symbol for Australia and its military history as well a representative of commemorating the sacrifices the soldiers made for their country. The ANZAC legend was written
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This report investigates the epic battle between the Australian Rugby League which has been around for 87 years and the Super League concept for the control of Rugby League in Australia. One man‚ Mr Rupert Murdoch‚ is trying to take over and run a rebel Super League to enhance his power and for financial gain. This Super League is proposed to run in 1996 with a 10 team competition as its prospectus. This report reviews the history of the Australian Rugby League‚ the battle between Mr.Murdoch
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The impacts of war affected Australia socially‚ economically and politicly. Censorship: Censorship always happens during wartimes. Censorship is just like a double-edge sword. If used properly‚ it serves as a valuable weapon. Governments and other regulatory institutions must learn to use it judiciously. Australian government believed that censorship or propaganda was necessary for national security and public moral. Throughout the war‚ all forms of mass communication have been strictly
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Malouf is also careful not to romanticise or rely on traditional ‘nationalistic’ clichés of heroism or mateship in his representation of this central event. One example of Malouf steering clear of these established traditions‚ is during Digger’s near-death experience in Thailand due to a tropical ulcer. A concerned Vic visits Digger in hospital where he is
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story of the Bra Boys and their connection to Maroubra and each other. The documentary shows the audience how they feel connected to the suburb‚ the self culture‚ the ocean and the group. The Bra Boys relate themselves to a tribe that embodies mateship‚ honour and loyalty to all members. Each member is renowned with a Bra Boys tattoo to identify him as part of the group. Their sense of belonging relates to Maroubra beach‚ surfing and each other. Throughout the documentary Koby‚ one of the ring
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Yr 12 legal The Judiciary System in Australia Strengths and Weaknesses It is widely recognised that Australia’s System of decision making in the court is in need of significant reform‚ if the nation’s present and future need for fair justice is to be met. Contents Introduction 2 The Current Jury System (explanation) 2 Strengths of the Current Jury System (Analyse and critique) 3 Weaknesses of the Current Jury System (Analyse and critique) 3 What Legal alternatives are there
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Ned Kelly the Hero. Ned Kelly the murderer. Ned Kelly the rebel. Ned Kelly the Saint. Ever since his famous death in 1880 in Melbourne‚ an all out battle has been fought by Australian’s‚ and others from around the world who sought to have their point of view sounded‚ all would swear that their interpretation of the person‚ Mr Kelly‚ was the most accurate. The infamous story of a man who grew up in trying times and suffered great persecution from the Victorian Police Force‚ facing the frustration
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