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Ned Kelly Irish Settlers Told
1,009 words... gotiated with the Aboriginal elders for the purchase of 500, 000 acres at the head of Port Phillip Bay. I can only imagine the incredulous look on my face as he informed me of the price that was paid for the land - 40 blankets, 30 axes, 100 knives, 50 scissors, 30 mirrors, 200 handkerchiefs, 100 pounds of flour, and six shirts. All that for a city! He told me of how the city was given it's present name, in honour of the then British Prime Minister, Lord Melbourne, after being dubbed Bearbras...
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Bushfires In Australia Geographical Processes Animals
456 wordsWhich areas of Australia are prone to bush fires and why? The Australian climate is mostly hot, dry and prone to bushfires. In the southeast, occasional strong winds with summertime cold fronts can lead to extreme fire danger. Many of Australia's native plants burn easily. The eucalyptus' high oil content makes them particularly fire prone. The big areas of dry grass common in mid-to-late summer also burn readily. Most loss of life and property damage occurs around the edges of the cities where ...
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Western Front 000 Men
452 wordsHow did the events at Gallipoli lead to the creation of the Anzac legend? Australia's involvement in World War One can be seen by many as the very essence of Australia's identity, especially the involvement at the Gallipoli peninsular. The battle of Gallipoli was the first major step made by Australians towards nationhood and the development of the Anzac legend. The Gallipoli campaign and the Anzac legend that emerged from it have had a significant impact on ideas about Australia's national iden...
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4 Th Ed Southeast Asia
1,140 words... nay and Luzon. The more recent Malays are somewhat common and are widely spread across the nation. Tribes such as the Igroto live in the jungles of Baguio, Batangas, and Tarlac on the main island of Luzon. The Bontoc tribes are on the islands of Samar, Leyte, Masbate, and a few in the forests of Negros. The Tinguians can be found mainly in the island of Palawan, but some are known to have migrated to Mindanao. These are just some of the many ethnic tribes that inhabit the Philippine islands ...
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International Criminal Court Core Elements
670 wordsThe Australian Government has announced plans to ratify a new international law to set up an International Criminal Court - a Court that would prosecute the Pinochets and Milosevic's of the future. But the US government is refusing to come to the party. They don't want judges from other countries sitting in judgement on their soldiers and politicians. On the other hand, when it comes to trade and commerce, the US has been happy to ask international arbitration bodies to reverse decisions it does...
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Trade Practices Anti Competitive
546 wordsA very noticeable feature of the Trade Practices Act is the inclusion of some provisions dealing not only with anti-competition generally, but specifically those covering anti-competitive practices in the telecommunications industry. This represents a major advancement in the protection of yet another potentially abusive area of consumer services, which can come up with the reduction of trade barriers, growth of financial markets and improvements in information technology have contributed to a m...
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Three Types Of Dogs
945 wordsThree Types of Dogs People watched for dogs with the traits to do the job, and then they bred them. The process, called selective breeding, started thousands of years ago. The two oldest breeds -- greyhounds and mastiffs -- developed because people wanted fast-running dogs for hunting and powerful fighting dogs for war. Today, these and other selectively bred dogs are known as purebreds. Because purebred dogs are bred only with each other, you can trace their pedigree, or family tree. Some greyh...
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Forensic Linguistics Part 2
1,588 words... interest. The organization of this workshop will become an interdisciplinary forum of discussion. It will involve the participation of law scholars, computer science technicians and linguists. 4 The really interesting thing is for the lawyer to discover that linguistics exists, more than that, have some relevant expertise to offer them. The best way to become a valued consultant to attorneys is to first become a distinguished linguist in your own chosen field of expertise. Different legal ca...
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Freedom Of Expression Books And Periodicals
1,243 wordsNo society has ever existed, as far as we know, which has not exercised some form of censorship over the conduct and opinions of its members? Good morning teachers and students. Censorship by the government infringes upon the rights of the individual and inhibits freedom of expression. Now, censorship is a broadly used term so what exactly IS censorship? Well, censorship is defined by the Australian Macquarie Dictionary as? the actions of a censor? that is, an official who examines books, plays,...
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Freedom Of Expression Books And Periodicals
1,256 wordsNo society has ever existed, as far as we know, which has not exercised some form of censorship over the conduct and opinions of its members? Good morning teachers and students. Censorship by the government infringes upon the rights of the individual and inhibits freedom of expression. Now, censorship is a broadly used term so what exactly IS censorship? Well, censorship is defined by the Australian Macquarie Dictionary as? the actions of a censor? that is, an official who examines books, plays,...
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Company Called Quintex Channel 7 Network Skase
459 wordsIn the early 1980 s a young confident man named Christopher Charles Skase became world famous by amassing a list of assets including a multi-million dollar company called Quintex, the channel 7 network, Mirage resorts and a number of extravagant houses across the world. Christopher Skase was born on the 18 th of September 1948 in Melbourne, Australia. He grew up in a rich family going to Malvern and Caulfield Grammar Schools. He first started making money as a stockbroker and then as a finance j...
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Separation Of Powers Administration Of Justice
889 wordsIndependence of Judiciary in Australia a) How is the independence of the judiciary guaranteed in Australia? While the Westminster system had largely developed because of the doctrine of separation of powers, the Australian system of government is largely based on the Westminster. This doctrine of separation of powers proposes that the three institutions of government, the legislature, the executive and the judiciary should be exercised as separate and independent branches. It is this doctrine th...
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2 Nd Ed Sexual Intercourse
947 wordsProstitution is ambiguous to define. The Macquarie dictionary defines prostitution as 1. the act or practice of engaging in sexual intercourse 2. any base or unworthy use of talent, ability, etc. But the act of prostitution involves many other associated facets that are included under this extensive act. Theres the act itself, soliciting, advertising, pimping, house brothels, street prostitution, phone sex and even computer sex. Sweden treats prostitution as legal, however pimping is illegal. Ca...
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Rest Of The World John Howard
991 wordsThe controversy surrounding and restricting the number of immigrants allowed into Australia each year has flared erratically since Australia opened it s gates to immigrants in the post world war II period. The issue simmered through the lower part of 1998 when the federal government once again considered acceptable numbers to be allowed into Australia in the near future. The issue was greeted with a wide ranging debate with in the media via editorials, letters to the editor and feature articles ...
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Part Of The Brain Huntington Disease
1,258 wordsHuntingtons Huntingtons Disease Genetic Disorders Huntington's Disease Huntington's Disease is a genetic autosomal disorder which effects the brain. It affects about 1 in 20, 000 individuals. The symptoms of the disease do not start to occur until after or around 40 years of age. With the onset of the disease the patient starts to gradually deteriorate intellectually, this deterioration also causes involuntary movements. Scientists have only recently found the section of the gene which causes Hu...
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Tony Blair Australian Aborigines
766 wordsIn the right, but irritating The New Rulers of the World by John Pilger 246 pp, Verso The brilliance of John Pilger's reporting is, or ought to be, beyond dispute. Whether he describes the effects of the Rocky cluster bombs which the US air force dropped on Vietnam or the rows of wooden crosses that mark the graves of young Australian Aborigines in the Woorabinda Cemetery, he writes with a compelling clarity. But, although his descriptions are vividly coloured, his judgments are predictably blac...
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Tennis Player Personal Life
984 wordsPETE SAMPRAS: A TRUE CHAMPION When people think of their favorite tennis player, or if you ask someone who barely knows anything about tennis, usually the names Andre Agassi, John Macnroe, and Jimmy Connors comes up. It s very rare that Pete Sampras gets mentioned and if it is it s usually that guy that always wins Wimbledon. Many people don t see that Pete has overcome and conquered many obstacles both mentally and physically that most athletes could not. He s been able to balance his personal ...
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Booker Prize Commonwealth Literary British
413 wordsUS authors entry to Booker prize seen as betrayal The literary establishment sharpened its talons last night as Booker prize judges warned that plans to Americans the prestigious award would cause irreparable damage to a great British tradition. The prize, Britains most sought-after literary award, was last month renamed the Man Booker prize in honour of its sponsor, the Man fund management firm. The sponsor swiftly announced that the &# 163; 50, 000 award, for Commonwealth writers only, could b...
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National Park World Heritage
622 wordsUluru National Park, is national park in the Northern Territory. The park lies approx. 478 km away from Alice Springs. The area was established as Ayers Rock/Mount Olga National Park in 1958 and renamed Uluru National Park in 1977. In 1985 the land was officially returned to, the region s Aborigines. The Aborigines leased the area to the Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service. The park was placed on the World Heritage List in 1987. The parks two main geological features are Uluru (Ayers ...
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Unlike Other Rays Member Of The Ray Family Fins
639 wordsStingrays Rays and their close relatives skates are common in Australian waters; there are at least 50 species that are found all around the Australian coastline. Rays are broad flat fish with a thin tail and have many characteristics of sharks, as they are related to them. For example they have no scales, swim bladder or bones; their skeleton is made up of cartilage. Unlike sharks they have blunt teeth, which allows them to crush the shells of shellfish. Stingrays usually live on the seabed whe...
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