It's my thoughts on the forgotten wars of colonial expansion between European settlers and the First People's of Australia.
Reconciliation please but don't mention the war.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Honest History piece
I was asked to write something for the excellent website Honest History.
It's my thoughts on the forgotten wars of colonial expansion between European settlers and the First People's of Australia.
Reconciliation please but don't mention the war.
It's my thoughts on the forgotten wars of colonial expansion between European settlers and the First People's of Australia.
Reconciliation please but don't mention the war.
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