History of Australia

important point in current Australian history as it revise the past which would influence the relations between Australian groups in present and future. (Nobles, 2008).In order to understand how he tried to create an imagined community in his speech, I will analyse the apology on two faces: rhetoric and content. Firstly, I will point out how the use of words help him to create image of nation and the language he used to create such a feeling of belonging to Australia. Then, I will examine the…

they called bathers, or swimmers? Is it a potato cake or a scallop? Depending on where one travels across Australia, one is bound to encounter many terms. However, what happens when every state and territory of Australia uses their own words and slang? This is a source of confusion for many, and can even trigger many debates amongst states. There are many different people living in Australia, all with their own identities and individual use of Australian English. It is important to highlight…

History, although it is what defines the world we live in today still causes conflict in the Australian curriculum. Arguments are often about what should be taught in history in our schools. For many its underlining issues is that it not only represents the good that has happened in the past, but also clearly delves into the dark side and this can quite confronting at times. The world wars are a clear contender in these issues for the most part they are what have shaped our very nation today,…

There are few better vacation destinations than the beautiful Country of Australia. With its white sandy beaches and blue water calling and the vast culture to experience there is no reason not to go. Unless you are scared of some of the deadliest spiders, snakes, and sharks in the world along with many other venomous or creepy crawly things. The continent and country of Australia is huge and has a very interesting history and by far very different from any other country in the world. The food…

South Sea Islanders were recruited to Australia during 1863 to 1904. The majority were forced out of their homes and others were bribed with things such as mirrors, knifes and other possessions that assist with their survival. The South Sea Islanders migrated to Queensland and northern New South Wales from over 80 Pacific Islands. They were known as the ‘Kanakas’ which is a Hawaiian word that defines to ‘man’. South Sea Islanders had a huge impact on Australia but were treated poorly and went…

stereotypes; are just that, a general representation, one which has been idealized. Since the beginning of the colonization of Australia by the British, Australians have represented themselves as egalitarian, giving everyone a “fair go”. These representations give a bad impression on Australia, as they damage the honesty of Australians who state this, as through the history of Australia we have been anything but fair, often showing racism and segregation. (In reflection) migrants have always…

the sadness, loss and denial in their history, and their fight for rights, for land and for recognition. Special days of significance may include the following: • 13 February - Anniversary of the Apology In 2008, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, MP officially apologised nationally for the past injustices to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. (Australian Government). • 26 May - National Sorry Day A day to remember and commemorate the history of unjust mistreatment towards…

Chapter One Introduction 1.1 Background of the study In 1788, about 1530 British people arrived at Australia as penal transportation, and for the next 80 years, about 16 million people moved into Australia and established penal colony. The following paragraph indicates what happened in Australia as a first step of a colonial domination. The rabbits are the British, who came there with purpose of establishing a new penal colony to supplant the America. Actually, there were Aborigines inhabiting…

family and sightseeing in Australia. However, there are certain rules and regulations that people need to follow, which we have already discussed in our previous articles. Apart from it, to apply for an Australian tourist visa, applicants need to provide a list of documents along with Form 1419 Application, which mainly include: 1. Immigration history Applicant has to provide information about his past immigration history, which mostly includes: • Any prior visit to Australia complied with…

Conducting Business in Australia: Good or Bad? How many people have wanted to conduct a business transaction in Australia but did not want to spend the time researching the country? Many people want to visit Australia at least once whether it is for business or for pleasure because it is a great country. In relations of the simplicity of doing business, Australia is placed at number three in the world ranking of economic freedom, following only the island states of Hong Kong and Singapore,…