Therefore, Australia was a very important country that played a major role in the Battle of Lone
So much to do here in Australia, there is just no time for anywhere else anyway.” (Trent Parke, 2014). Parke explores the Australian identity through his emotion and interest in relation to the
The First Fleet is known today as the first eleven ships that carried the convicts that are now recognised as the Founders of Australia. (Hill, 2008.) In 1787, 1500 criminals were shipped off to the land of Australia found by Captain James Cook, from Portsmouth, England. The voyage was nearly 20,900 kilometres and it took 252 days. The European settlers, had a significant impact on the land and people of Australia, including the introduction of disease, convict labour, and malnutrition.
What does it really mean to be Australian? Is Australia really just: bushland, hot sunny beaches, native animals and having to have a laid back attitude? These are just common stereotypes about the ‘land down under’. With Australia settled by the British colony many of its inhabitants were the leftover convicts from Europe. After world war 2 boat people and asylum seekers arrived in Australia hoping for a new life.
The communities of Murray Bridge and Queanbeyan have one demographic feature that is similar. It is ethnic composition. The reasons that they have similar features are, they are both in Australia and people who migrate to Australia from different countries will live around Australia, not just in one place. The other reason is because of career opportunities, Australia has a low unemployment rate and skilled people trade occupations to Australia. The other reason can be because of their families, most of the Australians were born overseas or have a parent who came from overseas and parents might get moved from
Place names are very important to Aboriginal people, because the names of places give useful information. For example, certain names gives insight on places that are good for hunting, fishing, or it can also give a great description of the land. So when certain people are traveling, they used these names, as a guide to know where to stop, or what places to avoid. One of the most unique things about place names, is that some are used when telling stories about people 's experiences on the land. This is what makes the Innu culture so different from others, they use their environment, and the land that surrounds them to spread memories to their friends, and family
In addition, Dorothea Mackellar’s iconic poem ‘My Country’ highlights beauty that can be seen throughout the Australian landscape during different seasons and the poet depicts Australians
After World War II, Australia confronted numerous difficulties. There were numerous nations in the West; there was an apprehension of the spread of socialism. As Australia moved nearer ties with the United States, Australia partook in numerous wars abroad, for example, Vietnam. The strain of abroad wars and the apprehension of socialism highlighted numerous pressures inside of Australian culture. Australia encountered a period of challenge as various social gatherings battled for more rights and uniformity.
“So, you got a job?” (Nottage 7) and Jason goes on to reply with “Yeah.” (Nottage 7) Evan then says “So you're making pretzels?” (Nottage 7) and Jason says “Yea” (Nottage 7). What does this say about the town itself?
Persuasive Speech Ah Australia. The land of opportunity. The land of freedom and equality. The land of wealth and good health. The lucky country.
Darwin was attacked over an eighteen month period, when the Japanese starting attacking Darwin the citizens started to panic, on the 16th of December 1942, evacuation of non-essential civilian woman and children from Darwin ordered. 18th February more than two thousand people evacuated, a normal civilian population was around five thousand, most had either died or they were men fighting during the war. The evacuees and community came together to rebuild Darwin after the war; remnants of world war two are still visible at many locations across Darwin. The cities that were effected by the attack in Australia where Townsville, Queensland, Millingimbi, Northern Territory, Gulf, Katherine, Wyndham, derby and Port headland. Asian, European and Indigenous people worked alongside the allied service
We’ve all heard the Australian stereotypes. But where do the stereotypes come from? Australia’s identity encompasses many widespread stereotypes, some of which are used advantageously to promote Australia on a global scale. Globally, Australia’s main stream identity is that of a baron outback. Adding to the collective stereotype; bogans and yobbos have played a developmental role in the Australians characteristic identity.
Australia’s response to AIDS differed from other countries because rather than immediately blaming groups, such as gay people and drug users, Australia attempted to educate these groups to prevent the further spread of AIDS. Australia made an attempt to not ostracise these people from local communities, and did not make rash decisions. For example, gay people were not banned from traveling in and out of the country, and
Australia is the land of huge quantities of immigrant populaces in the world, approximately 30% of the total population (5 million people) were born overseas. Almost half of them, one in every eight Australians, were born in countries where the first language was not English. More than two hundred linguistic and cultural groups are signified in current Australian population, (Anthony, 2009). Australia is fairly a young country as compared to its European Commonwealth counties though its Indigenous populates have been living in Australia for at least 40,000 years. Increase in migration in last 100 years has contributed in making Australian population very diverse.
When it comes to Australia 's rugged outback scenery Crocodile Dundee takes the cake. The stunning Australian outback is superbly presented in this movie. The Kakadu National Park and the stunning scenery of the Northern Territory with its wetlands, swamps, dry bush and mountain ranges are unique to the Australian landscape. ‘Crocodile Dundee is a Comedy that exemplifies the traits of a true blue “aussie bloke”, unpretentious, tough, laid back and a larrikin. At the same time it includes some of the iconic images of the Australian outback.
