The Eastern Islands cluster comprises Darnley Island (Erub), the Murray Island Group (Mer, Dauar, Waier) and Stephen Island (Ugar).

Topic 

Delve into the journeys of early European explorers, focusing on Abel Tasman’s significant contributions to Australian history. 

168 original paintings and drawings by Augustus Earle.

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After World War II, the people of the Netherlands found themselves with a long journey ahead of them, resurrecting a war-ravaged country that was struggling to overcome recent famine and mass casualties in the Holocaust.

About 4000 books, mostly published in France in the 19th and early 20th century, as well as a number of German, Italian, Latin and Greek books.

About 6200 books about European literature, history and culture, mostly published in the period 1880-1960. 

2286 titles, mainly monographs but also including manuscripts and music material about the history of Ireland and Australia.

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Sievers’ work is a pictorial timeline showing Australia’s social, technological and industrial transformation.

Module

This resource is aligned to the Australian Curriculum: Design and Technologies standards for Year 5 and 6.