colonies
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Free for SubscribersResource: The Colony of South Australia
$10.00This resource provides an overview of the history of the colony of South Australia, from its carefully planned beginnings in the 1830s to Federation.
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Resource: The Colony of Tasmania (Van Dieman’s Land)
$10.00This resource examines the history of the colony of Tasmania.
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Resource: The Colony of Victoria
$14.00This resource provides an overview of the history of the colony of Victoria.
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Resource: The Colony of Western Australia (Swan River Colony)
$9.00This resource provides an overview of the history of the colony of Western Australia, from the early explorations by the Dutch to Federation.
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Resource: The Establishment of the High Court of Australia
$4.00Part of our Federation series, this resource provides a brief overview of the background and early years of the High Court of Australia, as well as subsequent developments which led to the High Court being the final court of appeal in Australia, rather than the Privy Council in Britain. The roles of significant people, including Samuel Griffith and Edmund Barton, are mentioned. The establishment of the High Court was controversial and it took 10 years before it reached its current size of 7 justices. A short overview of the role of the High Court is also provided.
This resource aligns with the Australian History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship and HASS curricula for Year 6.
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Resource: The History of Australian National Sport
$15.00This resource examines the growth of an Australian National Identity through sport, and relates that identity to the events surrounding Federation.
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Resource: The Sugar Industry in Queensland
$9.00The Sugar Industry has been an important part of the Queensland economy since the mid-19th century. Examining the history of this industry covers several aspects of colonial history, including development of the colony of Queensland, migration of different groups to Australia, industrialisation and sustainability.
This resource is aimed at students in Years 5 and 6 and covers issues of Australian colonial history aligned with the Australian Curriculum for History, Geography and HASS.
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