| Description |
x, 253 pages, 18 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly colour), portraits ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
The fatal shot -- An unfortunate match -- Lost on Parramatta road -- Prosperity and good works -- The 'reign of discord' -- Happier times -- Patriots and scholars -- The 'felonry' under fire -- At last, a say for the people -- Hard times -- Elected -- Robert Lowe stirs things up -- Tightening the belt -- Doctors, squatters and convicts -- Voted out -- Lowe's parting shot -- To London in five days -- Seldom so busy -- Fight for recognition -- Battling to the end |
| Summary |
Bland came to NSW as a convict in 1814 after killing a fellow naval officer in a duel. Four decades later he was feted as the Venerable patriot of Australia at the celebration of the inauguration of responsible government. recognition of, among other services, his work with W.C. Wentworth in securing the colony's first elective legislature |
| Analysis |
Australian |
| Notes |
"A man of democratic instincts, of strong if eccentric opinions, and of compassion, William Bland was a wonderfully colourful contributor to life in early Sydney. He was transported to New South Wales in 1814 after killing a fellow naval officer. Decades later, he was fêted as the 'Venerable Patriot of Australia' for working with William Wentworth in securing the colony's first elective legislature. As a doctor, he was renowned for his skill. He helped establish Sydney College, today's Sydney Grammar School. And as an inventor he was convinced that his plans for an airship could reduce the travelling time between Britain and NSW to just a few days." -- Back cover |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Bland, W. (William), 1789-1868.
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Bland, W. (William), 1789-1868 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
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Inventors -- Australia -- New South Wales -- History.
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Legislative bodies -- Australia -- New South Wales -- History.
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Legislators -- Australia -- New South Wales -- Biography.
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Medicine -- History.
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Medicine -- Australia -- New South Wales -- Sydney -- History
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Philanthropists -- Australia -- New South Wales -- Biography.
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Physicians -- Australia -- New South Wales -- History.
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Physicians -- Australia -- New South Wales -- Biography.
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Prisoners -- Australia -- New South Wales -- History.
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Surgeons -- Australia -- New South Wales -- Biography.
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Physicians.
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History, 19th Century.
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Politics.
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| SUBJECT |
United Kingdom -- Colonies http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85056632 -- Australia -- New South Wales.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79033009
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New South Wales http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79033009 -- Politics and government http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2002011436 -- 1788-1851
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New South Wales. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79033009
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Australia. https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D001315 |
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United Kingdom. https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006113 |
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Australia. https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D001315 |
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United Kingdom. https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006113 |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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Biography.
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| ISBN |
1921509848 |
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9781921509841 |
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