On This Day
On this day in history: Australia’s first would-be assassin executed
Australia’s shame after an attempted royal assassination divided the colonies and brought prejudice to the Irish.
Tag: history of australia
History & Culture
The real dogs of war
Until recently, war service dogs awarded the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross hardly ever came home.
On This Day
On this day: Mabo sets native title precedent
On 3 June 1992, the High Court handed down the historic Mabo decision on native title.
On This Day
On this day: Don Bradman smashes record
Bradman still holds the batting record he broke 82 years ago today in the Ashes known as Bradman vs. England.
AG Blog
Sailing the Endeavour: Day one
Life on an 18th century ship involves heaving, climbing and grunting, not to mention keeping track of the historical jargon.
On This Day
On this day: Perth was founded
Perth was founded by the British, in order to stake claims on Australia’s west coast.
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Sailing the Endeavour: Day three
The swell takes its toll on crewmates on board the Endeavour replica.
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Sailing the Endeavour: Day four
Shore leave at Broken Bay provides a glimpse of unique Australian wildlife.
On This Day
On this day: Batman treaty annulled
Creating 177 years of controversy, Batman’s treaty to buy Melbourne’s land from Aboriginal people was repealed.
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Sailing the Endeavour: Day five
Sailing an 18th century ship down Australia’s east coast is far simpler in the year 2010.