As the non-convict population of Australia grew there came increasing demands for each colony to be self-governing. Britain would not grant this while transportation of convicts continued. This book relates the battle, against entrenched interests, to make the colonies free settlements. As transportation ended the way was opened up for self-government in the 1850s
This series explores early Australian history, written specifically with the new Australian History Curriculum in mind. 23 titles to collect
