Australian History Courses
Understand the events that have shaped Australia's history and identity.
Examine Australia’s history from its earliest First Nations cultures through to colonial development and contemporary society. Explore key events, movements, and changes that have shaped national identity, culture, and social development.
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The Japanese Midget Submarine Attack on Sydney Harbour
Discover the dramatic 1942 Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour. Explore the daring mission, the harbour's vulnerable defences, and the event that brought war to Australia's doorstep.
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$40
Limited
inc GST
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$36
The Japanese Midget Submarine Attack on Sydney Harbour
<p>On the night of 31 May 1942, three Japanese midget submarines entered Sydney Harbour on a daring mission to attack Allied warships. Their raid sparked one of the most dramatic wartime events ever
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F2F
ONL
The Trans-Australia Railway
Discover the remarkable story of the railway that united Australia. Explore the politics, engineering and vision behind one of the nation's greatest infrastructure projects.
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$51
Limited
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$46
The Trans-Australia Railway
<p>The Australian Trans-Continental Railway was more than an engineering achievement—it was a nation-building project that helped fulfil the promise of Federation. This course traces the political
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F2F
ONL
Lives at Work: Discovering NSW History Through Archives
Discover how NSW State Archives reveal the working lives of past generations. Explore professions, trades, apprenticeships and occupations to enrich your family or local history research.
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