Australasiatisk historie og Stillehavshistorie

Samoa, A Hundred Years Ago And Long Before, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Kurrum Yallock - the Plenty River is Melbourne's third river. It is a defining feature of the region weaving its way through local suburbs and parklands. It is often hidden from general view, emerging at bridges and along its extensive trail network.While diminished since European settlement, the River provides an important environmental, wildlife corridor and recreational resource, along with many links to its settlement heritage.The Kurrum Yallock walks aim to guide people along the River Trail, while providing insight into key aspects of our recent history, an opportunity for reflection and an enhanced enjoyment of the River's special environment and landscape.

This book is a philosophy and historical footnote that uses the author's life experiences in Australia. It mainly focuses on giving a brief historic view of modern enslavement, a current synopsis of the enslavement that the world is suffering, finally It describes the average life of people through raising children, looking for work, running a business and analysing these aspects to formulate a better way of doing things in Australia.

In "The Land Down Under: A Historical Overview of Australia," Robert Ornig takes you on a thrilling journey across time, navigating the profound tapestry of Australia's past. From the mystical origins of its unique landscape and biodiversity to its dynamic economic evolution and influential geopolitical shifts, Ornig meticulously unearths the myriad forces that have shaped Australia's distinctive identity.With each chapter, delve into captivating stories of maritime exploration, the trials of Federation, the dramatic impact of world wars, and the profound effects of economic reforms and immigration waves. The narrative vividly captures Australia's triumphs, challenges, and the ever-present spirit of resilience that weaves its way through every facet of the nation's history.This sweeping historical account does more than just recount events-it offers a nuanced understanding of the intricate social, cultural, environmental, and political factors that have defined Australia's journey. Ornig's compelling narrative not only brings to life Australia's past but also offers insightful projections about its future, making it a must-read for history enthusiasts, students, educators, and anyone interested in understanding the rich and complex tapestry of Australia's story.In "The Land Down Under: A Historical Overview of Australia," history is not just retold-it's relived. Embark on this enlightening journey and gain a deeper understanding of the fascinating land that is Australia.

"This trio of brothers, whose names are almost unknown to the present generation, are deserving of a monument to their memory in each of the respective towns in which they resided, and so liberally assisted to establish as centres in the north-eastern part of Victoria."North Eastern Ensign, Friday, 30 June 1893, p. 3.

This book contains the annotated diary of Adolf and Mary (Polly) Hartmann, missionaries of the Moravian Church who worked at the Ebenezer mission station on Wotjobaluk country, in the north-west of the Colony of Victoria, Australia.

'I believe history is for healing. But you need to tell the whole story, the good and the bad. Telling the truth to the younger ones, the next generation, will make them strong.' - Mavis KerinaiuaThe Tiwi people have more than their fair share of stories that turn ideas of Australian history upside down.The Tiwi claim the honour of defeating a global superpower.When the world's most powerful navy invaded and attempted to settle the Tiwi Islands in 1824, Tiwi warriors fought the British and won. The Tiwi remember the fight, and oral histories reveal their tactical brilliance.Later, in 1911, Catholic priest Francis Xavier Gsell decided to 'purchase' Tiwi women and 'free' them from traditional marriage, so girls would grow up into devoted Catholics.But Tiwi women had more power in marriage negotiations than missionaries realised. They worked out how to be both Tiwi and Catholic. And it was the missionaries who came around to Tiwi thinking.Then there are stories of the Tiwi people's 'number one religion': Aussie Rules; Calista Kantilla remembers her time growing up in the mission dormitory; and Teddy Portaminni explains the importance of Tiwi history and culture as something precious, owned by Tiwi and the source of Tiwi strength.In Tiwi Story, Mavis Kerinaiua, Laura Rademaker and Tiwi historians showcase stories of resilience, creativity and survival.'Tiwi Story is a powerful collection of pieces written by Tiwi people about their experiences of colonisation. Their recounts are an important telling of past and present issues confronting Tiwi people and their culture, shining a necessary spotlight on a history of forced assimilation and suppression of Indigenous culture and language. This book is a testament to the strength of the Tiwi people and provides insight into the ongoing impact of colonisation on Indigenous cultures.' - Terri Janke'The writers' deep connection to the people and places involved adds extra poignancy to each story and moment. Tiwi Story is a brilliant contribution to the history we tell about Australia.' - Vuma Phiri, Books+Publishing

In 1803, the British explorer Matthew Flinders anchored in a bay on the eastern shore of the Wessel Eylands, the northernmost tip of Arnhemland. He described the local Yol¿u people as very friendly He called the place Australia.They were the first Australians.Arnhemland; the remote, wild, far north of Australia. Aboriginal land.When Australian Prime Ministers need to hear from Aboriginal people, they often travel here, where they listen to the voice of the Yol¿u people. Matthew Flinders first declared the name Australia here more than two centuries ago. Famous for Bark Petitions, the evocative voice of Gurrumul, the primal sound of Yothu Yindi. And now home to Australia's first Space Base.The epic tale of a proud saltwater people, the Yol¿u were influential in Australia long before European settlement.From the last great raft immigration in 3000 BC. The mysterious appearance of golden coins from an ancient African empire. Stories emerge from warm tropical seas of devastating cyclones, shipwrecks, and Indonesian pirates. Experience the amazing culture, sorcery, and ceremonies of an ancient people. Spear hunting giant crocodiles, avoiding deadly snakes and ferocious sharks. Tales of illicit, passionate love, healing and redemption. Well into the 20th century, modernity arrives with the first missionaries. While the Japanese were bombing Darwin in 1942, the Yol¿u were already at war. Ancient culture and lifestyle finally meet modern civilisation.Then, possibly the greatest Christian Revival in Australia's history!Makarrata will thrill, inform and inspire.

BLASPHEMY AND HORROR! SAUCY SWEDES! LUKE SKYWALKER'S CHARRED AUNT & UNCLE! Australia has censored it all. Did you know Aussie audiences were originally banned from watching bona fide classics The Night of the Hunter, Breathless and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (to name just a few out of literal hundreds), or that Australians initially saw a watered-down version of Star Wars in cinemas? Book of the Banned is a rigorous, rollicking, riotous and righteously-furious jaunt through film history that reveals the shocking stories behind Australia's classification system and how your favourite movies have been snipped down under, featuring interviews with Margaret Pomeranz, David Stratton, a bunch of 'banned' filmmakers and even their censors. Like any good story, there are heroes, anti-heroes, unexpected criminals and downright dastardly villains, though they're not always whom you'd expect. But by discussing the movies, scenes and lines of dialogue deemed too extreme for Aussie eyes and ears, we can see how far we've come in Australia... and how far we have to go.

In 1984 Maurice French began the journey of capturing the remarkable history of a baptist church in the Northern Suburbs of Hobart. Maurice and his wife Chris, have been constants in the 75-year journey of the Lenah Valley congregation, which is reflected in the words he wrote back then:"This is the history thus far of the Lenah Valley Baptist Church. It is a resumé of a people's walk with God and standing in partnership with Him and its pastoral leadership.We have been blessed with and ministered to, by experienced and keen people of God, each varying in gifts of ministry and ability, but every one laying the sure and steadfast foundation which is Christ Jesus the Lord on whom this Church is built.Our people have supported the work with devotion, love and faithfulness. Let us all continue to live our lives in Christ to the full with love and unity as we share the joy of our faith with others.God grant that, because of the presence of this Church, many others may find it to be the gate into a new and meaningful relationship with God. It will stand as a memorial to His faithfulness, and to a people's dedication to Him. It is just the beginning."39 years later, with the help of Laurie Rowston and others, this book is the culmination of Maurice's work and a reflection of the remarkable stories of the many people who called a Baptist church in Lenah Valley home over the past 75 years.

In 1943 two battalions of the United States Marine Corps camped in Masterton. From February to September this small New Zealand town played host to the Americans. Many residents remember these young men fondly and all said they had livened up the town that had been darkened by years of war.Our New Zealand Home looks back at who these Marines were and where they had come from before they arrived in Masterton. The author visited many of the places they went to in New Zealand, making the same journey to see what is there now and if anything remains from the American visitors. Extensively researched, Our New Zealand Home tells the full story of this group of young men who called Wairarapa home for seven months in the middle of a world war.

Fly away with Creative Shell's Australian Beaks, bird colouring journal. Discover fascinating bird facts, including their habitats, and identification tips. Fill in your bird watching journal as you bring each picture to life with colour.

The first book written on the natural history of life on the Nullabor Plain, was written by station-master A.G. Bolam and first published in 1923. The author recollects his times with Aboriginal trackers and workers in and around Ooldeah, as the great railway progressed from South Australia across to Western Australia, and in doing so looks at animal and bird life and the unique geographical feature of the Plain. Bolam studied the Ooldeah tribe and records their nomadic social life, their attitude to clothes and footwear, smoking, bartering, marriage, weapons, tools, whip making and water carrying. He records their approach to fire-making and smoke signals, medicine and surgery, amusements, decorations, corroborees and ceremonies, as well as deaths and burials. Of especial interest are his notes on message sticks, writing, tracking and procuring water in desert conditions.

Embark on an enlightening journey through the rich tapestry of Melbourne's history. From its early foundation, through periods of extraordinary growth, economic turbulence, artistic revolutions, sporting triumphs, to its response to environmental challenges and global crises, explore how this vibrant city has continually reshaped its identity. Discover Melbourne through the stories of its people - the iconic figures, the everyday heroes, and those who dreamt, struggled, and triumphed. 'Melbourne: A Journey Through Time' is more than a historical account; it's an immersive exploration of a city that embodies humanity's capacity to adapt, innovate, and create.Summary:'Melbourne: A Journey Through Time' offers an engaging and comprehensive exploration of Melbourne's history. With each chapter capturing a unique era, the book weaves together diverse threads of Melbourne's story - migration, economic milestones, sporting fervour, educational advancements, artistic endeavours, environmental challenges, and responses to global crises. Filled with compelling anecdotes, authentic quotes, and fascinating data, this book doesn't just recount Melbourne's past but brings it to life, creating an intimate connection between the reader and this extraordinary city. It is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding Melbourne's past, present, and future.Tags: Melbourne history, Australian history, urban history, cultural history, migration history, economic history, sports history, environmental history, history of art, history of education, multiculturalism, Victorian Era, Great Depression, World War history, Olympic Games, post-war immigration, skyscraper architecture, Australian Football League, modernisation, Millennial Drought, street art, tech innovation, coffee culture, university culture, culinary evolution, indigenous recognition, climate change, pandemic response, demographic change, future predictions, Melbourne's people, Melbourne's culture, city life, city growth, Melbourne tourism, Billy Slater, rugby league, Melbourne Storm, Wurundjeri people, Sir Redmond Barry, resilience, adaptability, sustainability, urban development.

Sitting down in a series of interviews with 27 men aged between 74 and 95, David Gould discovered lives - now rapidly being lost to history - that were lived under the shadow of homophobic prejudice. Their stories reveal how these men made sense of their lives and desires, how they responded to social expectations around family and marriage, and found sex at a time when it was proscribed by law, condemned by society, and luridly sensationalised by the media. Many of them suffered terribly, but what also emerged are stories of resilience, sometimes joy, and the foundations of our contemporary communities.

The prosperity of Australia during the past century was provided by the wealth generated from the nation's farmlands.One of the major components of this success depended on the subsided use of super-phosphate fertilisers derived from the rich phosphate rock deposits of a small remote Pacific island. In a period spanning eighty years, Australia was a major shareholder in a joint commercial venture with the governments of the United Kingdom and New Zealand to mine Banaba-Ocean Island. Now only twenty-five years later these historical links seem all but forgotten. The Banabans call on the Australian government to finally address these issues and recognise their major contribution in shaping Australia's history and agricultural industry during the 20th Century.

Missing Friends; Being the Adventures of a Danish Emigrant in Queensland (1871-1880) by Thorvald Peter Ludwig Weitemeyer has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

The First Matildas is the story of the women who played for Australia in the Asian Cup Ladies Football Tournament held in Hong Kong in 1975. Australia took part along with teams from Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Thailand. The tournament, which was the forerunner to what is known today as the Asian Football Confederation's Women's Asian Cup, was won by New Zealand with Australia placed third. It was a turning point for women's football in Australia. Author and academic Greg Downes speaks with many of the women involved in the 1975 championship, as they tell their story in their own words of how they came to wear the green and gold of Australia for the first time, and the lasting pride they have in doing so. The First Matildas is a fitting testament to the enduring legacy of the 16 women who formed the squad which will continue to inspire future generations of players for years to come.

Harold Holt was a pivotal prime minister in Australian history. Ambitious, modern and telegenic, he helped bring his party and nation into the late twentieth century, following the Menzies years. Nowhere was Holt's legacy more significant than in the 1967 referendum, and in helping to end the White Australia policy. At the same time, as the Vietnam War raged, Holt dramatically increased Australian troops, telling President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966 that Australia was 'all the way with LBJ'. In this evocative, intimate and deeply researched biography, Ross Walker captures the worlds in which Holt moved and the people who were close to him. He reveals a popular, gentle, yet at times self-destructive man, whose tendency to always go one step further would have fatal consequences. This is a strikingly original portrait of Australia's seventeenth prime minister.

The Part Borne by the Dutch in the Discovery of Australia 1606-1765 by J. E. Heeres has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

Commissioned by the Glenreagh School of Arts to coincide with their Cedar & Steam Art Competition in 2023, the book is a compilation of illustrated poetry and short stories. In 1950 Glenreagh, on the Orara River in the north east of NSW, Australia, experienced a huge flood which washed houses off their foundations and caused massive destruction of property and livestock in the area, but no lives were lost. First hand accounts of survival stories, such as rescues of people trapped in their ceilings, a poem recalling the heroism of a local aboriginal man, Jimmy Fisher, who rowed out in the floodwaters to make one rescue, and other sometimes humorous stories from the event, are illustrated with drawings and photos. Complied from local historical records and first hand accounts, the book is a tribute to those in the community at that time, preserving in a more popular format memories of this historical event. Suitable for all ages; younger people will enjoy the illustrations, older people will find the stories inspirational, Glenreagh locals will relive a time when community spirit won over a flood.

In the early 1980s, Barbara Jackson visited her father in Tennant Creek and was catapulted into the harsh reality of life in an Aboriginal community. Her version of Australian history hadn't prepared her for the racism, the sub-standard living conditions, or the suffering. She decided to do something about it. Barbara's wry humour leavens her lively account of the traumas, frustrations and rewards of working to help empower Aboriginal communities in the face of bureaucratic ineptitude and institutionalised racism. Told with a larrikin's eye for the ridiculous and a sociologist's insight into the structural barriers facing remote communities, it is also the story of a friendship between father and daughter, and the work they shared. A rare combination of engrossing story and history lesson, Crossing Cultures is a book about the outback and its peoples, especially the Indigenous people still fighting for a voice in how their communities are governed.

The story of the Communist Party of Australia has been told in various ways. Until now, however, relevant archival collections have been relatively inaccessible to the ordinary, interested reader.