A History of Canberra

A History of Canberra

Author: Nicholas Brown

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2014-06-18

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 110764609X

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In this charming and concise book, Nicholas Brown looks beyond the clichés to illuminate the colourful history of Australia's capital.


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Download or read book A History of Canberra written by Nicholas Brown and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-06-18 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this charming and concise book, Nicholas Brown looks beyond the clichés to illuminate the colourful history of Australia's capital.


The Long View

The Long View

Author: Lionel Wigmore

Publisher: Melbourne : F. W. Cheshire

Published: 1963

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13:

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History of the foundation and development of Canberra until about 1960. Includes mention of assistance given by Aboriginal people to European exploreres in locating Lake George and the Limestone Plains; Aboriginal origins of place names; bogong moths; marriage customs.


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Download or read book The Long View written by Lionel Wigmore and published by Melbourne : F. W. Cheshire. This book was released on 1963 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History of the foundation and development of Canberra until about 1960. Includes mention of assistance given by Aboriginal people to European exploreres in locating Lake George and the Limestone Plains; Aboriginal origins of place names; bogong moths; marriage customs.


A History of Canberra

A History of Canberra

Author: Nicholas Brown

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2014-09-29

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1316144216

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Designed as an 'ideal city' and emblem of the nation, Canberra has long been a source of ambivalence for many Australians. In this charming and concise book, Nicholas Brown challenges these ideas and looks beyond the clichés to illuminate the unique, layered and often colourful history of Australia's capital. Brown covers Canberra's selection as the site of the national capital, the turbulent path of Walter Burley Griffin's plan for the city and the many phases of its construction. He surveys citizens' diverse experiences of the city, the impact of the Second World War on Canberra's growth and explores the city's political history with insight and wit. A History of Canberra is informed by the interplay of three themes central to Canberra's identity: government, community and environment. Canberra's distinctive social and cultural history as a centre for the public service and national institutions is vividly rendered.


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Download or read book A History of Canberra written by Nicholas Brown and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-09-29 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed as an 'ideal city' and emblem of the nation, Canberra has long been a source of ambivalence for many Australians. In this charming and concise book, Nicholas Brown challenges these ideas and looks beyond the clichés to illuminate the unique, layered and often colourful history of Australia's capital. Brown covers Canberra's selection as the site of the national capital, the turbulent path of Walter Burley Griffin's plan for the city and the many phases of its construction. He surveys citizens' diverse experiences of the city, the impact of the Second World War on Canberra's growth and explores the city's political history with insight and wit. A History of Canberra is informed by the interplay of three themes central to Canberra's identity: government, community and environment. Canberra's distinctive social and cultural history as a centre for the public service and national institutions is vividly rendered.


A Brief History of Canberra

A Brief History of Canberra

Author: Frederick.* Watson

Publisher:

Published: 1927

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book A Brief History of Canberra written by Frederick.* Watson and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


Canberra

Canberra

Author: Lionel Wigmore

Publisher:

Published: 1972

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13:

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First ed. published 1963 under title: The long view.


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Download or read book Canberra written by Lionel Wigmore and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First ed. published 1963 under title: The long view.


English Electric Canberra

English Electric Canberra

Author: Bruce Barrymore Halpenny

Publisher: Pen and Sword Aviation

Published: 2014-01-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781783461905

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This amazing airplane first flew in 1949, and as at 2005, is still in front-line service with the RAF. It has served in a variety of roles including those of medium conventional bomber, tactical nuclear bomber, photo-reconnaissance, night intruder, navigational trainer, maritime strike, electronic countermeasures, and atomic cloud sampling and target-towing. It was manufactured in the USA under license as the Martin B-57, and in Australia under license as the Canberra B-20. It has been exported to Argentina, Chile, France, Germany, India, Peru, Sweden, Venezuela, South Africa and other Commonwealth countries. This book looks at the development of the aircraft during the early days of jet power and especially at its Rolls-Royce Avon power-plant. It was Britain's first jet bomber. Each of the many marks and variants are described and illustrated by many remarkable and rare photographs. The type's record of service with RAF squadrons throughout its service life is given together with descriptions of the many experimental models that were used in the development of a variety of weapons and avionics systems.


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Download or read book English Electric Canberra written by Bruce Barrymore Halpenny and published by Pen and Sword Aviation. This book was released on 2014-01-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This amazing airplane first flew in 1949, and as at 2005, is still in front-line service with the RAF. It has served in a variety of roles including those of medium conventional bomber, tactical nuclear bomber, photo-reconnaissance, night intruder, navigational trainer, maritime strike, electronic countermeasures, and atomic cloud sampling and target-towing. It was manufactured in the USA under license as the Martin B-57, and in Australia under license as the Canberra B-20. It has been exported to Argentina, Chile, France, Germany, India, Peru, Sweden, Venezuela, South Africa and other Commonwealth countries. This book looks at the development of the aircraft during the early days of jet power and especially at its Rolls-Royce Avon power-plant. It was Britain's first jet bomber. Each of the many marks and variants are described and illustrated by many remarkable and rare photographs. The type's record of service with RAF squadrons throughout its service life is given together with descriptions of the many experimental models that were used in the development of a variety of weapons and avionics systems.


Pictorial History Canberra

Pictorial History Canberra

Author: Mary Machen

Publisher: Kingsclear Books Pty Ltd

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 0908272650

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A pictorial history of Canberra, and a timely resource for those interested in discovering the origins of our federal capital. This book covers the Aboriginal history, the establishment of early settlement in the district, the birth of the city and the growth and development of Australia's centre of national government.


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Download or read book Pictorial History Canberra written by Mary Machen and published by Kingsclear Books Pty Ltd. This book was released on 2000 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pictorial history of Canberra, and a timely resource for those interested in discovering the origins of our federal capital. This book covers the Aboriginal history, the establishment of early settlement in the district, the birth of the city and the growth and development of Australia's centre of national government.


The Long View

The Long View

Author: Lionel Wigmore

Publisher:

Published: 1963

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13:

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Olims Hotel Canberra

Olims Hotel Canberra

Author: Sarah Rood

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 95

ISBN-13: 9780958067089

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Olims Hotel Canberra is historically significant for its important role in the development of North Canberra and the forging of its community identity. It has served as a gathering place for the local community since 1933 and is one of only four licensed hotels in Canberra in continuous operation since prior to the 1940s.


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Download or read book Olims Hotel Canberra written by Sarah Rood and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Olims Hotel Canberra is historically significant for its important role in the development of North Canberra and the forging of its community identity. It has served as a gathering place for the local community since 1933 and is one of only four licensed hotels in Canberra in continuous operation since prior to the 1940s.


A Brief History of Canberra, the Capital City of Australia

A Brief History of Canberra, the Capital City of Australia

Author: Frederick Watson

Publisher:

Published: 1927

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book A Brief History of Canberra, the Capital City of Australia written by Frederick Watson and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: