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Events that Shaped Australia sets out the details, the people, the images and the after effects of the most important turning points in our nation's history. It starts with Gondwanaland, the Aborigines and the First Fleet and goes through to the Gold Rush, Federation, Gallipoli and the first Holden car. It also includes recent events such as the apology to the Stolen Generation, the discovery of the wreck of the HMAS Sydney and the Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria. This updated edition of Events that Shaped Australia features full-colour and historical black and white photographs, maps, documents and illustrations, all brought to life by well-researched and accessible narratives.