Evolution of Australian Biota A) Baragwanathia Baragwanthia fossils were first discovered in Yea‚ Victoria in 1875 and were first described as a lycopod which was derived from the Zosterophylls by Australia’s eminent pioneer botanist‚ Dr Isobel Cookson in 1935. The Fossils of Baragwanthia are believed to date back to the Silurian times. Baragwanthia had long pores which were roughly 1-2 millimetres in radius and is densely covered in leaves that are 4cm in length. The stems could be up
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General Assembly IV/1 Sponsor: Rwanda Topic: Sustainable Transportation Recognizing that there is a major conundrum around the world today regarding greenhouse gas emissions; Understanding that this is especially prevalent in developing countries due to unattainable and unaffordable technology and education; Bearing in mind the United Nations’ assistance in the Partnership for Clean
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various kinds - which often have conflicting interests; for example‚ compare Treasury with Social Security. Indeed even within the same public service department there can be very real disagreements and struggles over policy directions. In the Australian policy
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peacekeeping/diplomatic role by creating ‘space’ between conflicted countries. It also helps countries raise their standard of living‚ creates jobs‚ and delivers aid to victims of natural disasters or war. The human rights and relief programs that the UN has initiated or supported are impressive indeed. . The purpose of the Committee was two-fold: 1. To study reports submitted every five years by state parties to the conference‚ and to make general comments on these reports‚ 2. To serve
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They will need about 30 minutes of exercise every day. They like apartment living as long as they get exercise and play time. The Australian Terrier These dogs are loving‚ determined and strong. They love to please their owners. They have a working nature‚ so they are great on ranches and farms. They have great hearing end eyesight. They make great watchdogs. They will weigh 9 to 14 pounds and are 9 to 11 inches. They are a small working terrier. Their coat is coarse and is usually sand
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It is human nature for us to search for a place to belong‚ not realising that it is our perceptions and attitudes‚ not the place that allow us to belong. Good afternoon year 11. Today I’m here to talk to you about how my understanding of the aspects of belonging have changed through my studying of the two written texts‚ namely china coin by Allan Baillie and educating Rita by willy Russel. All of you will study these texts in year 12. Before I start I want to ask you‚ would you belong to a place
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Un Chien Andalou (1929) is the perfect example of a mise-en-scene style of filming. As‚ every scene has been orchestrated in an intentional and mindful way. Having said that‚ it was up to the filmmaker to allow impromptu performances or unplanned scenarios. The filmmakers of this movie have used mise-en-scene to create surrealism. Releasing the confused and repressed conscious realm of mind exhibited through dream like imagery that shows the potential creativity of their unconscious mind. The
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fundamental right is essential for Indigenous Australians to be able to preserve their culture‚ dignity and independence. Therefore‚ political‚ social‚ cultural and economical independence and freedom need to be granted to the Indigenous peoples. Arguably‚ the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) was politically a step forward for Indigenous self determination and autonomy. ATSIC was established in 1990 and allowed Indigenous Australians‚ via a number of councils‚ to effectively
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The term "Court Hierarchy" is a very important word in the law world in modern society. It’s definition gives a very clear and concise meaning to the law industry. The phrase can be split into two words to be easily dealt and understood. The word "court" is from a Greek derivative "cohors" or "cohort" meaning courtyard or retinue. It’s definition from the dictionary certainly portrays the law as a very important and distinguished practice. "a. A person or body of persons whose task is to hear and
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definition to the Australian identity has been a controversial journey‚ and the identity remains as elusive as ever today. For that reason‚ the theme of the 2009 Brisbane Film Festival will be Australian Identity in Film – A Retrospective‚ as we hope to explore the ways in which Australian feature films have helped shape the complexities and diversity of Australia’s culture and identity. In particular‚ the festival will explore the diverse representations of homosexuals in Australian film and how this
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