beginning of the invasion of explorers into Africa ’s interior. Sir Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke‚ both from England‚ together explored Somaliland during 1854‚ and located Lake Tanganyika in 1858. Speke who was traveling alone‚ discovered Lake Victoria‚ the main source of the Nile‚ a accomplishment which many explorers‚ even Dr. David Livingstone‚ had failed to accomplish. Their explorations contributed to the desire and idea that some parts of Africa could be used for economic purposes. During
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(Five Bells‚ Our Sunshine‚ Animal Kingdom and “The Chosen Vessel”). - Exam What picture of ‘a family’ do we get from Animal Kingdom? (You might like to think about how this compares to the family shown in Muriel’s Wedding or‚ especially‚ Ned Kelly.) The family is crime orientated and is based on the strength of secrecy and deception. The family is similar to Ned Kelly’s through pursuing the interest of felony rather than compassion
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understood of the sentence was self-explanatory‚ because Hong Kong has so much to describe within‚ trying to describe even more would be nearly impossible. The writing is what makes this essay. Chen encounters various people through his journey to Victoria Peak and they all remain nameless throughout the essay. That was another thing in the essay that caught my eye. The title itself was what made me think a lot. What did Chen really mean that Hong Kong is “out of breath?” Then I realized- both the
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In several countries‚ we’re seeing mere evidence of the emergence of sub cultural power and influence. Why? Basic factors include immigration and the rise of religious fundamentalism. Equally important seems to be the growing desire among ethnic groups for independence from the groups that dominate the nations in which they find themselves. In recent years‚ for example‚ the cultural identity is effective in mobilizing people in defense of national identity. Typically‚ such effects promote the “national
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The Eureka Stockade Essay: Describe the main causes of the Eureka stockade and Discuss the short term and long term results of this event. By Madeline Heawood Society & History 2012 Mrs Vickers Word Count: 884 words The Eureka Stockade is said to be one of the main events of Australian History. On Sunday the 3rd of December 1854‚ 22 diggers and 5 troops were killed in a battle lasting only 20 minutes known as the Eureka Stockade. The main causes of this battle
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Albert Jacka Albert Jacka was born on the 10th of January 1893 in a small dairy farm in Winchelsea‚ Victoria. On the 17th of the first 1932‚ seven days after his 39th birthday‚ he died of chronic nephritis. He was the fourth child of 7 of Nathaniel Jacka and Mary Elizabeth Kettle. He spent most of his life in Wedderburn after his parents decided to move the family there in 1898 when Bertie was the age of 5. After completing elementary school‚ he found work as a labourer with his father‚ and
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FIRST EDITION FIELD WORK: The Relationship between Physical Features and Land Use Activities. MUTAGUBYA NELSON MELANCHOLY 404 PUBLISHING FIELD WORK: The Relationship Between Physical Features And Land Use Activities Copyright© Mutagubya Nelson‚ 2012. The moral right of Mutagubya Nelson to be identified as author of this work has been asserted in accordance with the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act‚ 2006. First edition published 2012 in association with Melancholy 404. All rights reserved
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Research Paper on Football Most people in Germany enjoy watching football on television or live in the stadium. Football is not only sport number one‚ but also the number one topic of conversation. Although it is so popular‚ many people‚ fans or not fans‚ discuss whether the football players are good value or not. So‚ is it fair that they earn so much more than others? Of course stars like Ronaldo‚ Zidane or Beckham‚ but also all the other professional football players have a high training
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individuality‚ finding oneself‚ is simply a discovery that is found through the journey of life. Jane Harrison produced the contemporary play Rainbows End. Set during the 1950’s on the river ‘flats’ between the towns of Shepparton and Mooroopna‚ Victoria‚ Harrison shows how discovery has been altered by the past experiences of the three Aboriginal women‚ Nan Dear‚ Gladys and Dolly. The family portrays a sense of ‘loyalty‚ love and support for both‚ each other and the wider Aboriginal community.’
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The movie "Ned Kelly" is telling the audience about Australian history and that Australia is not a perfect country‚ but struggles with criminals as well. It also conveys racism‚ not against blacks‚ but against the Irish. This is now dispelled as Ned Kelly is known as the ’Australian hero’‚ not the ’Irish Migrant of Australia hero’. The Kelly family were always the target of the soldiers’ fun. Friendship is portrayed as being vital‚ as the gang of outlaws would not have been able to achieve what they
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