The forgotten political history of Australia's convicts
Of 162,000 convicts sent to Australia, roughly 3600 were political prisoners - and they banded together to bring resistance to the colonies.
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Of 162,000 convicts sent to Australia, roughly 3600 were political prisoners - and they banded together to bring resistance to the colonies.
No portraits exist of one of the most important people in Pacific history. Tupaia was a man of many talents: high priest, artist, diplomat, politician, orator and celestial navigator. After fleeing conflict on his home island of Ra’iātea for Tahiti, he befriended botanist Joseph Banks, and joined the onward voyage of James Cook’s Endeavour. Arriving in New Zealand in 1769, Tupaia discovered he could converse with Māori. He became an interpreter, cultural advisor and bringer of news from islands that Māori had left long ago.250 years on, we are barely beginning to know who he was.
A Maori waka hidden in a river 150 years ago has caused quite a stir, revealing secrets of resistance against colonial rule during the bloody New Zealand Wars.
Here's what's coming up around Lithgow and some ideas if you're looking for something to do.
Here's what's coming up around Lithgow and some ideas if you're looking for something to do.