Under the Southern Cross : the rebels, martyrs, exiles and activists who shaped Australia
Hocking, Geoff2012
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The Australian character has been wrought by sedition. Britain sent to Australia's shores boatloads of transportees, in chains: the rebels, the democrats, chartists, thinkers and political activists who were soon at large, free to pursue their destiny under the azure skies of the southern cross. Celebrates all those who fought for Australian democracy against the denial of a jealous Britain. From the Tolpuddle Martyrs to the Eureka uprising; from the colonial poets to the songwriters Johnny O'Keefe, Slim Dusty, Cold Chisel, Yothu Yindi and 'The Oils'. All have questioned authority and more often than not found it wanting.
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Edition:
Rev. ed.
Imprint:
Scoresby, Vic. : Five Mile Press, c2012.
Collation:
394 p. : ill. (some col.), maps, ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
First published as Rebel chorus in 2007.Includes bibliographical references (p. 386) and index.
ISBN:
9781743007952
Dewey class:
994
Language:
English
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BRN:
92765
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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| Library at the Dock | -History | HISTORY 994 HOCK | Available |