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Dunera

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In the years leading to the outbreak of World War II, Hitler and his government’s anti-Semitism became increasingly violent.

Dutch experiences in Australia

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After World War II, the people of the Netherlands found themselves with a long journey ahead of them, resurrecting a war-ravaged country that was struggling to overcome recent famine and mass casualties in the Holocaust.

Dutch–Australian connections in World War II

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As World War II broke out across Europe in 1939, the Dutch had initially remained neutral. When Germany occupied the Netherlands in 1940, the Dutch lost the ability to defend their colonies in the Netherlands East Indies.

Early children's fiction in Australia

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The Library has an extensive collection of Australian children’s literature ranging from the first children’s book published in Australia to the latest releases.

Early communication

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Examine the relationship between Indigenous peoples and European settlers in Van Diemen’s Land through the use of pictograms for communication.

Early explorers

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Delve into the journeys of early European explorers, focusing on Abel Tasman’s significant contributions to Australian history. 

Early interaction

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Investigate the complex interactions between Indigenous peoples and European settlers in Australia through Thomas Baines’ evocative painting.

Early settlement

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Explore the early settlement of Sydney Cove through Francis Fowkes' 1789 map and other historical sources. 

Edward Koiki Mabo

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In 1992, a decade-long legal battle over Indigenous land rights came to an end.

Elizabeth Broderick - Human Rights Lawyer

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Elizabeth Broderick AO was Australia's longest-serving Sex Discrimination Commissioner, from 2007 to 2015. She was also Commissioner responsible for Age Discrimination from 2007 to 2011.

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