South Australia

Aboriginal Population development The estimates about how many Aborigines were living in Australia in 1788 differ. According to Blake (1981), it were about 300,000 Aborigines in Australia, divided into about 600 tribes with around 500 members each (Blake, 1981). However, according to Dixon, Ramson & Thomas (1990), their total number of that time lay between one and two million, divided into about 700 tribes. In 1921, the Aboriginal population was at its lowest level so far with around 60,000…

As Australia becomes closer economically and socially with the Asiatic region, ties with western countries are coming under scrutiny questioned. This growing concern has been perceived both within Australia and its’ neighbouring Asiatic countries. With questions as to where Australia’s true allegiance is invested. Historically Australia has always looked to larger countries for logistical and defence support; while looking to establish itself regionally as a dominant cultural and political…

Part 1 Biome location- Alice springs is situated in the centre of Australia at Longitude 23.6980 S and Latitude 133.8807 E, the surrounding region being central Australia. Alice springs is nearly equidistant from Adelaide, South Australia and Darwin and is located adjacent to the Simpson desert. Alice Springs has an annual average rainfall of 285.9 millimetres (though 70% of years are below average) and has a high evapotranspiration rate and aridity meaning it has a desert climate. The town…

On the 3rd of January, 2003, Margaret Watson took an enormous step in her life when she moved from Northern Ireland to Adelaide, Australia. Though originally hailing from South Africa, Margaret and her husband Mike moved to Northern Ireland due to the crime and poverty they faced. Despite wanting to move to Australia, it just wasn’t affordable at the time, so they chose to temporality move to Northern Ireland. In doing this, they found a somewhat safer environment, but it still wasn’t perfect.…

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…

the rights and freedom laws of indigenous people. Eddie Mabo helped change the rights of Aboriginals through his work in court to change the land rights in Australia. Charles Perkins made a huge contribution to the way indigenous people were treated.The ride took place on February 1965 and got lots of media coverage in the hopes…

religious conflicts or other forms of oppression. The refugee influx has been a major concern in Australia and the immigration policies have caused a number of debates and controversy since World War II. In 1930s to 1940s, Australia has been involved in the refugee crisis since the Nazi Holocaust. The arrival of Jewish refugees resulted a number of debates and arguments in the Australia public. In 1975, Australia experienced the arrival of many Vietnamese "boat people" and refugees. This event…

completely normal? I have to say that is it something totally normal when visiting Australia. Australia is a country surrounded by water but yet, has many things to do and see. Best time to visit Australia is in January and to be a part, along with every other Australian, the greatest annual event that is Anzac day 25th January and Australia day that is held on January 26th. . Anzac day is a national day remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that commemorates all Australians and New…

it was not disputed but as the results came back, the Australian society was starting to gather a new perspective to what was going on. After Vietnam was divided into north and south there were elections that were supposed to take place but did not because they feared that there were too many spies in the area. The South Vietnamese were on alert as they were constantly threatened by a communist…

Discuss the reasons put forth for the Federation of the Australian Nation. The nation of Australia formed in 1901 when the British colonies of New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland voted to become one nation, Australia. The key reasons for the Federation being formed were to develop a single economy, improve defence capability, resolve concerns about Asian immigration and most importantly, in response to a growing awareness of a separate Australian identity…