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“From the time I was very young I wanted to draw to understand what I was seeing. I used a pencil to understand things.” This statement from Robert Hannaford concisely encapsulates his approach to art. Throughout his artwork, it is easy to see this approach through his quest to understand the people and environments around him. Robert Hannaford is one of Australia’s most renowned and influential portrait artists. The Art Gallery of South Australia has curated an exhibit of the artist’s portraiture and drawing works. Robert Hannaford’s impact upon Australian Art can hardly be overlooked. A regular Archibald Prize finalist since 1994, he has painted the likes of former Prime Minister Paul Keating, Chancellors and Ministers within Parliament,…

When Australia became a federation on the first of January 1901 many of the laws and conventions that we have today were taken from the major global influences of the time: America and England. This is why like the United States, but unlike the United Kingdom, Australia has a written constitution that prescribes the rules and regulations that must be followed by the Australian people, government and legal system. One segment of the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act (1901) is considered…

difficult to look for the “Great Southern Land” (Australia) - The sea so dangerous - The wind always blows to direction. - Is long way to travel maybe not enough for food and drink. 3. Give four reasons why people wanted to find the “Great Southern Land”(Australia) 1)make a lot of money from trade 2)make a lot of money from gathering natural resources 3)England was very interested in setting up a naval base 4)people loved the idea of sea adventures and new discoveries 4. Who was Captain James…

first settlers arrived in Australia 35,000 years ago during the great ice age. The sea levels lowered between Indonesia and New Guinea and created a land bridge that would allow nomadic tribes to cross from Southeast Asia. Like many other humans of that epoch, they were hunters and gatherers and traveled from place to place in search of young creatures. Thousands of years after these drifters arrived; the glaciers thawed and brought up the seas once again, which kept the citizenry of…

Freedoms and Rights in Australia and the USA Australian Freedom Rides The Australian Freedom Rides in 1965 were inspired by the 1961 Freedom Rides in the United States. Based in the University of Sydney, the students decided to use the same strategy to promote civil rights. Under the title of ‘Student Action for Aborigines’ or SAFA their tactic was to take the civil rights movement out in to regional Australia to actively confront as well as contest racial discrimination which was a major…

Banjo Patterson was born in 1964 in New South Wales. He was an Australian bush poet, journalist and author. Most of his ballads focused on the Australian way of life in the outback. He has produced many well-known ballads such as “The Man from Snowy River “and “Clancy of the Overflow” also his infamous ballad “Waltzing Matilda”. “Waltzing Matilda” was originally created in 1895 and the title is Australian slang for ‘going walkabout with your swag’. The ballad narrates the story of a lonely,…

visitors. As the oldest and most visited gallery in Australia, the venue holds over 70,000 works that span several thousand years of history (About the NGV). Since the museum’s founding in 1861, the NGV has grown to include two buildings, NGV International and NGV Australia, located in Melbourne that house a variety of art and artifacts from around the globe including Europe, Asia, and Africa. From 18th century European oils of royalty, to aboriginal masks and sculpture, the NGV has a whole…

Caterina’s stomach grumbled and her hands shaking with the frosty air. When Captain Alfreddo announced that they were running low on food with more than half a journey to their new home Australia, they would be on rations. The boat continued to bob along in time with the waves. With a small splash against the railing they continued their journey. Her younger brother, was there too. Lorenzo had weak lungs and needed special medical treatment. Australia seemed like a far off place now, with…

Introduction Australia, also known as “The Land Down Under” due to its position in the southern hemisphere, is a beautiful continent full of rich history and amazing sights, sounds, and tastes. It’s because of this country’s natural allure that we have chosen to outline some important facts for anyone who would like to travel to this destination. Outlined in this document are detailed topics with information regarding history, geography, traditions, language, music, entertainment, and food.…

Individuals living outside of Australia would agree Australia is a safe and secure country with very little problems. In fact, the perception of Australia is somewhat divided when focusing on the crime aspect being portrayed throughout parts of the country. According to Australia Bureau of statistics (2016), ‘The number of prisoners in adult corrective services custody increased by 8% from 36,134 prisoners at 30 June, 2015 to 38,845 at 30 June, 2016’. This essay will examine the concepts of ‘A…