Task 2 Australian Symbols by

1. William Guthrie Spence.

kelsey2461 — 2013-09-07 05:47:15 UTC

William Guthrie Spence was known for the Australian Trade Union movement he also formed the Amalgamated Miners Association of Victoria in 1874 and many others .He helped many workers achieve a better pay and working conditions. William Guthrie Spence was also a huge supporter of federation and was actually elected to the first Australian Parliament. William Guthrie Spence was a very important Australian person because of all the things he did for the Australian people, he helped and created many workers unions to achieve better working conditions, pay, etc.

2. The Bush.

kelsey2461 — 2013-09-07 05:50:45 UTC

The Outback or Bush was something uniquely Australian in the 1800’s and was very different to European landscapes. The ‘Bush’ was associated with bushrangers, bushranging was a very popular option for those who wanted to escape the harsh conditions of being a convict and live off the land. The Bush was also seen as a source of survival and nourishment not only from the Indigenous but also from the convicts. The European Australians saw the skills of the Indigenous people to be miraculous and legendary.

3. The naming of ‘Australia’

kelsey2461 — 2013-09-07 05:52:37 UTC

‘Australia’ was previously called ‘New Holland’ by the settlers. Mattew Flinders circumnavigated Australia and published his findings in a book called ‘A Voyage to Terra Australis’ and in this book he uses the name ‘Australia’ many times referring to the continent. His book also helped boost the popularity of the name ‘Australia’ a lot. Governor Macquarie suggested that they use ‘Australia’ to describe the continent. This event is a huge symbol of Australia’s identity because its the first time that the name ‘Australia’ was used by the people as the name of the continent .

4. Food in Australia

kelsey2461 — 2013-09-07 05:53:43 UTC

‘Damper’ was traditionally and commonly known as ‘bushmans bread’ in the 1800’s and it was cooked on a campfire. The name ‘Damper’ comes from a Lancashire expression meaning “something that damps the appetite”. Damper was first mention in the ‘Memoirs” which was edited by the Supreme Court Judge of New South Wales , Barron Field. This food is known for being a traditional Australian camp food.