History: Recent submissions
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Making their Gospel known: the work and legacy of the Aboriginal Inland Mission, 1905-1938
Published 2011-01-01This thesis examines the work of the Aboriginal Inland Mission between its origins in Singleton in 1905 and the founding of its first Indigenous training college in 1938. It looks at its place in the history of faith ...Open AccessThesis -
AS GOOD AS AN ARMY: Mapping Smallpox during the Seven Years’ War in North America
Published 2011-01-01There is substantial evidence that smallpox was widespread in North American during the Seven Years’ War. However, there have been no attempts to determine the extent to which it occurred. This thesis will map outbreaks ...Open AccessThesis -
Towards a Better Union: The formation and development of the National Union of Students (Australia)
Published 2011-01-01The National Union of Students was established in 1987 and began function in its full capacity the following year after a long and contested formation process that involved as many failures as successes. Both at the time ...Open AccessThesis -
Chilly Relationships: The use of history and memory in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales.
Published 2011-01-01Jindabyne is a town that has undergone dramatic structural change over the past 60 years. From a small pastoral community, Jindabyne has grown to become a premier tourist destination due to its close proximity to New South ...Open AccessThesis -
Fighting for Empire: the contribution and experience of the New South Wales Mounted Rifles first contingent in the South African War.
Published 2011-01-01The South African War was Australia’s first war. Historians have insufficiently acknowledged the contribution of the New South Wales Mounted Rifles first contingent in this conflict. Unlike most Australian soldiers, the ...Open AccessThesis