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Elizabeth Jeffery |
Sections of the 2012 Australian History Class | |||
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vAustralian Historyv |
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CONTACT |
Elizabeth Jeffery |
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DESCRIPTION |
To continue to study aspects of early Australian History - progress towards an independent., democratic nation, conflicts over land, political rights, the gold rushes, poverty and prosperity, self government and federation will be covered. Members are very much encouraged to contribute items that interest them |
| VENUE: | Room 1 LVU3A House Morwell |
| DAYS: | 1st and 3rd Wednesdays |
| TIME: | 10:00 - 12 Noon |
| CLASS STARTS: | March 7 |
| CLASS FINISHES: | October |
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CLASS NEWS Some people say Australian History is dull; but our studies have found quite the opposite. Clashes of civilization, starvation, and the struggle for survival by all the peoples concerned since Australia’s settlement are worthy of any TV blockbuster. Aborigines first settled here when Australia was a pleasant temperate land, heavily forested, with inland lakes and swamps. Plenty of game and native food meant they could live an idyllic life with no masters and no slavery: Although they did have violent clashes between their tribes. We began with Gondwanaland and have slowly advanced, to our British colonists bitter disputes with their Governors. Unfortunately our class leader Elaine had to retire due to ill health, but we are continuing in 2012 with the saga of our beginnings. Everyone has something they would like to contribute and this is very welcome. Join us in our new building to explore, discuss, digress and discourse on our versions of Australian History. Elizabeth |
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