The Land of Contrarieties


Book Description

Examines both the popular and official views of Australia current in nineteenth century Britain; includes chapter entitled : "Native Affairs 1828-55" (pp.106-119).







Speaking Our Language


Book Description

For the first time the story of Australian English is about to be told in full. It is written for people who want to know where Australian English came from, what the forces were that moulded it, why it takes its present form, and where it is going. Australian author and content.







Aboriginal Prehistory in New England


Book Description

General environmental features of region; use of ethnohistory in archaeology; ceremonial sites including stone arrangements and bora rings; Aboriginal art including rock paintings, engravings and tree carvings; burial practices and sites; stone working, quarries, polished stone tools and abraiding surfaces; excavation of specific sites with detailed analysis of stone tools; list of C14 dates.