Michael Davitt (1846-1906) was a prominent and influential figure in Irish politics in the nineteenth century. A fervent supporter of Irish independence, he was imprisoned more than once in England, but later became a Member of Parliament for Irish constituencies. In this book, first published in 1898, Davitt records a journey of seven months through the Australasian colonies, noting his impressions of the areas he passed through and discussing the political and social norms across the different regions. He examines land laws in many of the areas and describes the different industries then…mehr
Michael Davitt (1846-1906) was a prominent and influential figure in Irish politics in the nineteenth century. A fervent supporter of Irish independence, he was imprisoned more than once in England, but later became a Member of Parliament for Irish constituencies. In this book, first published in 1898, Davitt records a journey of seven months through the Australasian colonies, noting his impressions of the areas he passed through and discussing the political and social norms across the different regions. He examines land laws in many of the areas and describes the different industries then emerging. He also reports on the treatment of aborigines, ranging from 'exterminating the aborigines' in Tasmania to the 'efforts to protect them' in Western Australia, and finally focuses on prisons and prisoner welfare across the colonies he visited. This book offers a wealth of information on many aspects of nineteenth-century Australasia.
Michael Davitt was an Irish republican activist, renowned for his work advocating for Home Rule and land reform in Ireland. Born on March 25, 1846, in Strade, Ireland, Davitt's early life was marked by hardship, including a traumatic eviction at the age of four, which led his family to migrate to England. His personal experiences with injustice fueled his lifelong commitment to social and political causes. Davitt became a significant figure in the Irish nationalist movement, particularly known for founding the Irish National Land League in 1879, which sought to address land ownership issues and improve the living conditions of Irish tenants. His activism extended beyond Ireland, and he worked to gain international attention for the plight of the Irish people. Davitt was also a vocal advocate for the rights of workers and was involved in various social reform movements. His contributions to Irish political life were pivotal, and he left behind a legacy as a passionate champion of justice, equality, and national sovereignty. Davitt passed away on May 30, 1906, in Dublin, leaving a lasting impact on Irish history.
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Preface Part I. Western Australia: 1. Throwing the wrong man into the Suez Canal, and a moral 2. En route for Coolgardie 3. Opposing views on the Coolgardie goldfield 4. Visit to the 'Londonderry' and 'Bayley's Reward' 5. Coolgardie politics 6. Impressions of Perth 7. The Western Australian legislature 8. The Aborigines Part II. South Australia: 9. From Albany to Adelaide 10. Impressions of Adelaide 11. The constitution of South Australia 12. Land taxation 13. Impressions of the country on a journey from Adelaide to Broken Hill 14. Broken Hill and its silver mines 15. Other industries Part III. The Murray River Labour Settlements: 16. Origin of the labour settlements 17. Lyrup 18. Pyap 19. New residence camp 20. Review of 'the big experiment' Part IV. Victoria: 21. From Adelaide to Melbourne 22. Australians at home 23. Culture and education 24. Colonial federation 25. Some anecdotes 26. The Victorian constitution 27. The leading Protectionist colony 28. Victorian land legislation 29. A trip through the centre of Victoria 30. The Bendigo Benevolent Asylum 31. Echuca Part V. New South Wales: 32. From Melbourne to Sydney 33. Some talks with shearers 34. Approaches to Sydney 35. Sydney's racial mixtures 36. Sydney's sensitiveness about its founders 37. Ireland and the infant colony 38. The evolution of self-government in Australia 39. The Sydney legislature 40. New South Wales legislation 41. The rise of the New South Wales Labour party 42. Over the Blue Mountains 43. A squatter's home and opinions 44. From Sydney to the border of Queensland Part VI. Queensland: 45. Voyage from Sydney to Brisbane 46. The Queensland legislature 47. Country and goldfields 48. Voyage to Rockhampton 49. Mount Morgan 50. Kanaka labour 51. Australian scenery like Australian hospitality 52. Charters Towers, its goldmines and prospects 53. Queensland land laws 54. Queensland's resources and industries 55. South Queensland Part VII. Tasmania: 56. From Melbourne to Tasmania 57. The John Mitchel legend 58. The country between the cities 59. Population 60. 'Van Diemen's Land' Part VIII. New Zealand: 61. A voyage with Mark Twain 62. From Tasmania to New Zealand 63. Dunedin 64. A drive to Westland 65. The people of Westland 66. New Zealand's capital 67. New Zealand school system 68. The labour laws of New Zealand 69. The story of the colonization of New Zealand 70. New Zealand land laws 71. Among the Maoris 72. Summary of impressions of New Zealand 73. Australasia and new homes Part IX. Australasian Prisons: 74. Compared with British prisons - New Zealand 75. Tasmania 76. Queensland 77-78. New South Wales 79-80. Victoria 81. South Australia 82. Western Australia 83. The romantic escape of John Boyle O'Reilly 84. The rescue of the Fenian military prisoners from Fremantle.
Preface Part I. Western Australia: 1. Throwing the wrong man into the Suez Canal, and a moral 2. En route for Coolgardie 3. Opposing views on the Coolgardie goldfield 4. Visit to the 'Londonderry' and 'Bayley's Reward' 5. Coolgardie politics 6. Impressions of Perth 7. The Western Australian legislature 8. The Aborigines Part II. South Australia: 9. From Albany to Adelaide 10. Impressions of Adelaide 11. The constitution of South Australia 12. Land taxation 13. Impressions of the country on a journey from Adelaide to Broken Hill 14. Broken Hill and its silver mines 15. Other industries Part III. The Murray River Labour Settlements: 16. Origin of the labour settlements 17. Lyrup 18. Pyap 19. New residence camp 20. Review of 'the big experiment' Part IV. Victoria: 21. From Adelaide to Melbourne 22. Australians at home 23. Culture and education 24. Colonial federation 25. Some anecdotes 26. The Victorian constitution 27. The leading Protectionist colony 28. Victorian land legislation 29. A trip through the centre of Victoria 30. The Bendigo Benevolent Asylum 31. Echuca Part V. New South Wales: 32. From Melbourne to Sydney 33. Some talks with shearers 34. Approaches to Sydney 35. Sydney's racial mixtures 36. Sydney's sensitiveness about its founders 37. Ireland and the infant colony 38. The evolution of self-government in Australia 39. The Sydney legislature 40. New South Wales legislation 41. The rise of the New South Wales Labour party 42. Over the Blue Mountains 43. A squatter's home and opinions 44. From Sydney to the border of Queensland Part VI. Queensland: 45. Voyage from Sydney to Brisbane 46. The Queensland legislature 47. Country and goldfields 48. Voyage to Rockhampton 49. Mount Morgan 50. Kanaka labour 51. Australian scenery like Australian hospitality 52. Charters Towers, its goldmines and prospects 53. Queensland land laws 54. Queensland's resources and industries 55. South Queensland Part VII. Tasmania: 56. From Melbourne to Tasmania 57. The John Mitchel legend 58. The country between the cities 59. Population 60. 'Van Diemen's Land' Part VIII. New Zealand: 61. A voyage with Mark Twain 62. From Tasmania to New Zealand 63. Dunedin 64. A drive to Westland 65. The people of Westland 66. New Zealand's capital 67. New Zealand school system 68. The labour laws of New Zealand 69. The story of the colonization of New Zealand 70. New Zealand land laws 71. Among the Maoris 72. Summary of impressions of New Zealand 73. Australasia and new homes Part IX. Australasian Prisons: 74. Compared with British prisons - New Zealand 75. Tasmania 76. Queensland 77-78. New South Wales 79-80. Victoria 81. South Australia 82. Western Australia 83. The romantic escape of John Boyle O'Reilly 84. The rescue of the Fenian military prisoners from Fremantle.
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