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australian of the year Essay Examples

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Dr. Fiona Wood, Australian of the Year in 2005 (257 words, 1 pages)

On the 12th of October 2002 two bombs exploded in Paddy's Bar in the town of Kuta on the Indonesian island of Bali, killing over 200 people and injuring 209. Eighty-eight of those killed and many of the injured were Australians. Others hurt and dead were from Indonesia, Japan, New ... Read More

The History of the Cotton Industry in Australia (956 words, 3 pages)

THE COTTON INDUSTRY IN AUSTRALIA 1. Introduction Cotton is one of the oldest fibres used by human beings. Archaeologists have found cotton 5000 years old. Alexander the Great, around 300 BC, brought cotton goods into Europe but only the rich could afford it. The cotton plant grew wild in East ... Read More

The Positive and Negative Outcomes of Banning Cigarettes (1051 words, 7 pages)

Cigarettes are very easy to access and are sold at almost every groceryconvenience store in Australia. Over the years, there have been many restrictions placed on smoking, such as how old someone must be to buy cigarettes, where cigarettes can be smoked and around whom they can be smoked. If ... Read More

A Persuasive Speech in The Castle, an Australian Film (1174 words, 2 pages)

English Persuasive SpeechWhat a long way Australia has come, just look around you and realise how well integrated we have come in the world today. Many parts of this country have evolved but one of the most important ones is peoples views of Australia and our representation throughout film and ... Read More

The Negative Effects of Passive Smoking Towards Health and Business Concerns (611 words, 1 pages)

Passive smoking is the inhaling of second hand smoke. It is damaging the lungs of thousands of innocent Australians every year. All because some people are addicted and protest that it there right to smoke and endanger fellow workmates in public places. Banns are currently in discussion to finally protect ... Read More

A History of the Cotton Industry in Australia and How It Helped Australia’s Economy to Rise (907 words, 3 pages)

THE COTTON INDUSTRY IN AUSTRALIA1. IntroductionCotton is one of the oldest fibres used by human beings. Archaeologists have found cotton 5000 years old. Alexander the Great, around 300 BC, brought cotton goods into Europe but only the rich could afford it. The cotton plant grew wild in East Africa. Cotton ... Read More

An Overview of the Cotton Industry in Australia (908 words, 3 pages)

THE COTTON INDUSTRY IN AUSTRALIA1. IntroductionCotton is one of the oldest fibres used by human beings. Archaeologists have found cotton 5000 years old. Alexander the Great, around 300 BC, brought cotton goods into Europe but only the rich could afford it. The cotton plant grew wild in East Africa. Cotton ... Read More

The Life and Achievements of Cathy Freeman (1162 words, 3 pages)

Cathy Freeman was born in Mackay in Queensland in 1973. She is a very good runner and won a scholarship to boarding school where she was able to have professional coaching. Freeman is the first Aboriginal sprinter to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games (1994). She also won ... Read More

A Description of the Cotton Industry in Australia (780 words, 2 pages)

Cotton IndustryTHE COTTON INDUSTRY IN AUSTRALIA1. IntroductionCotton is one of the oldest fibres used by human beings. Archaeologists have found cotton 5000 years old. Alexander the Great, around 300 BC, brought cotton goods into Europe but only the rich could afford it. The cotton plant grew wild in East Africa. ... Read More

An Analysis of the Oldest Fibre in the Beginning of Time (928 words, 3 pages)

Cotton is one of the oldest fibres used by human beings. Archaeologists have found cotton 5000 years old. Alexander the Great, around 300 BC, brought cotton goods into Europe but only the rich could afford it. The cotton plant grew wild in East Africa. Cotton belongs to the Hibiscus family. ... Read More

An Introduction to the History of Australia (811 words, 2 pages)

It wasn't long after the federation of Australia that this new nation would have the most formative experience in its entire history. In 1914 at the outbreak of world war one Australia couldn't have possibly for seen what this would do for their country and how much it would change ... Read More

Relationship between Britain and Australia during World War Two and the Singapore Campaign (1531 words, 4 pages)

1.What substance is there in the charge that Britain betrayed Australia in 1942 I.E Historically accurate is such a view To what extent was Britain responsibity for the failure of the Singapore strategy To what extent must Australian governments of the time accept responsibility? 2.What do the enduring controversies in ... Read More

Biography of Cathy Freeman and Neville Bonner (1162 words, 2 pages)

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013