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The First Frontier : The Occupation of the Sydney Region 1788-1816 - Peter Turbet

The First Frontier

The Occupation of the Sydney Region 1788-1816

By: Peter Turbet

Paperback | 1 March 2011

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This book examines the relationships between two societies in the early years of Australia: the Aboriginal population and the new colonists. The arrival of the First Fleet heralded monumental and often catastrophic changes to the lives of the indigenous peoples living between the Blue Mountains and the sea. As the British settlement spread out from Sydney Cove, the next 28 years saw frequent flare-ups of violence, as disputes over precious resources erupted and the Aboriginal people's oneness with the land was challenged. Aboriginal raids on isolated farms would often be followed by a totally disproportionate reprisal from the military and settlers. However, even during this turmoil, colonists and Aborigines often knew each other well, and trust and friendship remained constant throughout the periods of bloodshed. The First Frontier delves into the background of these people who experienced events - tragic and otherwise - that occurred up until the end of hostilities in the Sydney Region in 1816.

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Non-FictionHistoryRegional & National HistoryAustralasian & Pacific HistorySpecific Events & Topics in HistoryColonialism & ImperialismSociety & CultureSocial GroupsEthnic StudiesIndigenous PeoplesEarliest Times to Present DayModern History from 1700 to 1900

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