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HIS1107 - Australian History: Colonisation, Nationalism and Identity Annotated Bibliography Student name: Student number:

Text One in APA style: Pascoe, B. (2014). Introduction and Chapter 1: Agriculture. In Dark emu: Black seeds agriculture or accident? (pp. 11–54). Magabala Books. https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/863984459 Annotation: The introduction of this non-fiction book explains the rationale as to how this text came to be written; through the popularity of Pascoe’s book Convincing Grounds, readers shared their records of their great grandparents’ letters and documents about the frontier war and Aboriginal economy and culture. Pascoe’s’ aim of the text was to re-examine and highlight the possibility of alternative views on precolonial Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies. While the opening chapter of the text explores the concept of agriculture, it looks into how it can accurately be applied to Aboriginal societies and how this application can contest the idea that they were hunter-gatherers. Pascoe delves into how the Europeans began classification of its development, along with the five common traits they assigned to agriculture. Evaluation: Pascoe’s argument is based upon solid evidence. Using a range of sources from people related to individuals in that time and documentation founded through his own research. They clearly demonstrate the possibility of misunderstanding the complexity and accuracy of the lifestyle and societies Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities held. Relevance: The introduction and opening chapter in this text are highly relevant to the understanding of this country’s history and the people that came before us. It highlights areas of misunderstanding and opens discussions to the level of knowledge we have and raises questions that could lead to further investigation.

Text Two in APA style: Rogers, T. J., & Bain, S. (2016). Genocide and frontier violence in Australia. Journal of Genocide Research, 18, 83–100. https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/5996649569

Annotation: Rogers and Bain argue that the term and concept of genocide is a useful framework to understand the frontier experience which occurred within the nineteenth century Australian colonies and the pattern of violence of those involved. They note the prevalence of, specifically, nineteenth century Australian colonies in discussions and debates internationally regarding genocide. They explain how Australia forms a particularly difficult case in the studies of genocide due to the denial and downplaying of forms of frontier violence. They address and acknowledge that this denial can be known to stem from lack of historical knowledge or political priorities and use this perspective to provide critical literature reviews to present their argument. Evaluation: Roger and Bain’s argument is based upon a variety of solid evidence. They clearly highlight the complexity of the argument and justification that has been used in the past. The in-depth research they review on both genocides and extermination help draw the conclusions of the effectiveness of the genocide framework in understanding frontier violence. Relevance: The article is highly relevant in understanding the colonisation of Australia. At a time when conversations are circulating around topics of Australia Day, it is important in explaining the experiences and circumstances of what occurred to the Indigenous Australians. The text is also a relevant source for gaining insight into our history and the distinct denial of a genocide.

Text Three in APA style: Meinzer, N. J. (2015). The western australian convicts. Australian Economic History Review, 55(2), 163– 186. https://doi.org/10.1111/aehr.12070 Annotation: Meinzer looks into the range of convicts of Western Australia, those brought over from Britain and those Australian born. The article discusses newly accessed details from Fremantle Prison regarding prisoner’s physicality, skill sets, any form of existing injury or criminal record. Largely looking into the selection process of convicts as well as all their duties and characteristics, Meinzer reviews a large range of data to establish patterns and differences between previous articles. The text also covers the founding and colonisation of Western Australia, the process of transportation as well as the process around the establishment of the Swan River Colony. Evaluation: Meinzer’s article is based upon a varying range of scholarly sources and evidence. It clearly shows the colonisation process Western Australia endured and the circumstances the convicts underwent. The large range of literature reviewed demonstrates the broad information and knowledge on the subject. Relevance:

The article is relevant in the understanding of the history of our state. Providing the in-depth details regarding the timeframes and schedules of the convicts being transported and their work. It does hold areas of less relevance when discussing parts of the process that occurred in Britain. Text Four in APA style: West, B. A., & Murphy, F. T. (2010). Gold rush and governments. In Brief history of Australia (pp. 58–86). ProQuest Ebook Central. https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/650310436 Annotation: Chapter four of this text looks into and explains the first discoveries of gold in Australia. It covers the rewards offered for the first discoveries and looks into the Edward Hargraves and his fellow miners. West and Murphy discuss the colonies that were involved in the initial gold rush and the subsequent events that followed. The chapter covers the social and economical changes, felt both on a local level and national level, such as large-scale population movements. Building on these changes West and Murphy explain the political changes that followed and the provision for self-rule as British Parliament conceded to all but Western Australia by 1859. Evaluation: West and Murphy’s text is based upon solid evidence and historical sources. They demonstrate the impact of the gold rush on the colonisation of the states, particularly the East Coast. The use of historical sources provides further support for detailed events provided. Relevance: The text holds relevance on historical and political levels, looking into different areas of research and education. It explains events in an order that is easy to comprehend. It provides an insight into the government system which could be used to see how this establishment may have shaped the political systems we see today.

References Meinzer, N. J. (2015). The western australian convicts. Australian Economic History Review, 55(2), 163– 186. https://doi.org/10.1111/aehr.12070 Pascoe, B. (2014). Introduction and Chapter 1: Agriculture. In Dark emu: Black seeds agriculture or accident? (pp. 11–54). Magabala Books. https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/863984459 Rogers, T. J., & Bain, S. (2016). Genocide and frontier violence in Australia. Journal of Genocide Research, 18, 83–100. https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/5996649569 West, B. A., & Murphy, F. T. (2010). Gold rush and governments. In Brief history of Australia (pp. 58–86). ProQuest Ebook Central. https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/650310436...