Cirrus@Austlit

'George Augustus Robinson was appointed Protector of Aborigines in Van Diemen's land and in the Port Phillip district in the 1830s and 1840s. He wasn't much of a protector! In truth, no individual could have done much better. There was a war on: a battle over the land, in which the Aboriginal people were outnumbered and outgunned. On the positive side, George did try to understand the culture and language of the Aboriginal people with whom he came into contact. Not many others did! This little book is a small step towards righting an old wrong.' (Publication summary)

'The Duke of Wellington described Macquarie as "An Excellent Man." He certainly was an excellent governor of New South Wales. He saw beyond a convict colony to a vision of a great city on a great harbour.'  (Publication summary)

'Hello there! I'm Banjo Paterson, one of the nine Aussie Notables on the Australian bank notes. Do you know the other eight? Do you know much about us? Not to worry.

Have a good read of this and you'll know quite a lot more about me, anyway. And then keep your eyes open for the other books in the Aussie Notables series. My famous friends and I look forward to meeting you.' (Back cover)

'The first woman elected to any Australian parliament, and the second to any English speaking country.

Discover how Edith Cowan overcame a tragic childhood to become a feminist heroine in this engaging and fully illustrated biography, ideal for children aged 10 - 14 years.' (Publication summary)

'Nellie was the biggest entertainment star we have ever had on the world stage, leaving Kylie, Errol Flynn, The Seekers, Annette Kellerman and AC DC way behind. She claimed to be a simple Australian girl at heart, but she didn't get to the top without having a few less admirable characteristics.'(Publication summary)

'JOHN FLYNN: Who's the man on our twenty dollar note?

How did the man on our $20 note make our big country smaller?

'Discover how John Flynn's dream became the life-saving Royal Flying Doctor Service in this engaging and fully illustrated biography for children aged 10 - 14 years.' (Publication summary)

'How did a man so bad with his own money end up on our $5 note?

'Discover how Henry Parkes went from poor man to 'Father of Federation' in this engaging and fully illustrated biography, ideal for children aged 10 - 14 years.' (Publication summary)

'MARY GILMORE: What's the story of the woman on our ten dollar note?

What's the link between our $10 note and the strange tale of New Australia?

'Discover how Mary Gilmore wrote her way from teacher to national treasure in this engaging and fully illustrated biography, ideal for children aged 10 - 14 years.' (Publication summary)

'JOHN MONASH: Who's the man on our hundred dollar note?

'What's the connection between the man on our $100 note and bushranger Ned Kelly?

'Be inspired by the story of John Monash, child of migrants, who went on to become one of the greatest, wisest, generals of World War One and an engineer who literally helped build Australia.' (Publication summary)

'Born and raised in Wagga Wagga, Dame Mary was a schoolteacher, utopian socialist, journalist, poet and close associate of Henry Lawson, whose adventures took her to Paraguay and Patagonia.' (Publisher's blurb)