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    Shadows of Gold: Eureka and the Birth of Australian Democracy
    Gold and the Chinese: Racism, Riots and Protest on the Australian Goldfields
    Gates of Gold: The Discovery of Gold, its Legacy and its Contribution to Australian Identity
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    Gold! Hidden Stories of Australia's Past Series

    By Marji Hill

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    About this series

    Gold! Hidden Stories of Australia's Past, Book 5

     

    Gold discoveries in Australia created an unprecedented population explosion and with it came crime and lawlessness.


    In Blood Gold Marji Hill, author of more than 70 publications, tells:


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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Prison Tree Press
    Release dateMay 28, 2022
    Shadows of Gold: Eureka and the Birth of Australian Democracy
    Gold and the Chinese: Racism, Riots and Protest on the Australian Goldfields
    Gates of Gold: The Discovery of Gold, its Legacy and its Contribution to Australian Identity

    Titles in the series (5)

    • 1

      Gates of Gold: The Discovery of Gold, its Legacy and its Contribution to Australian Identity
      Gates of Gold: The Discovery of Gold, its Legacy and its Contribution to Australian Identity

      Gates of Gold: The Discovery of Gold, its Legacy and its Contribution to Australian Identity

      Marji Hill
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      Gates of Gold, the first book in the series Gold! Hidden Stories of Australia's Past, tells about the discovery of gold and the legacy it left that changed the face of Australia defining and shaping its identity. Learn about:  how, in the lead up to the discovery of gold with the tra

      Gates of Gold, the first book in the series Gold! Hidden Stories of Australia's Past, tells about the discovery of gold and the legacy it left that changed the face of Australia defining and shaping its identity. Learn about:  how, in the lead up to the discovery of gold with the tra

    • 2

      Shadows of Gold: Eureka and the Birth of Australian Democracy
      Shadows of Gold: Eureka and the Birth of Australian Democracy

      Shadows of Gold: Eureka and the Birth of Australian Democracy

      Marji Hill
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      The Eureka Stockade laid the foundation for many aspects of the democratic system that Australia has today - freedom of speech, the right to vote, and political equality.  Marji Hill, author of more than 70 publications, in Shadows of Gold, tells how:  The discovery of gold in Vict

      The Eureka Stockade laid the foundation for many aspects of the democratic system that Australia has today - freedom of speech, the right to vote, and political equality.  Marji Hill, author of more than 70 publications, in Shadows of Gold, tells how:  The discovery of gold in Vict

    • 3

      Gold and the Chinese: Racism, Riots and Protest on the Australian Goldfields
      Gold and the Chinese: Racism, Riots and Protest on the Australian Goldfields

      Gold and the Chinese: Racism, Riots and Protest on the Australian Goldfields

      Marji Hill
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      Gold and the Chinese is the story of the Chinese on the Australian goldfields: the abuse, misunderstanding, and discrimination against them and how these anti-Chinese sentiments led to institutionalised racism.   Marji Hill, the author of more than 70 publications, tells:

      Gold and the Chinese is the story of the Chinese on the Australian goldfields: the abuse, misunderstanding, and discrimination against them and how these anti-Chinese sentiments led to institutionalised racism.   Marji Hill, the author of more than 70 publications, tells:

    • 4

      Ghosts of Gold: The Life and Times of Jupiter Mosman
      Ghosts of Gold: The Life and Times of Jupiter Mosman

      Ghosts of Gold: The Life and Times of Jupiter Mosman

      Marji Hill
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      Gold! Hidden Stories of Australia's Past, Book 4   Ghosts of Gold: The Life and Times of Jupiter Mosman is the story of First Nations man who discovered gold at Charters Towers in North Queensland, Australia. Marji Hill, author of more than 70 publications, tells:    •&nbs

      Gold! Hidden Stories of Australia's Past, Book 4   Ghosts of Gold: The Life and Times of Jupiter Mosman is the story of First Nations man who discovered gold at Charters Towers in North Queensland, Australia. Marji Hill, author of more than 70 publications, tells:    •&nbs

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      Blood Gold: Native Police, Bushrangers, and Law and Order on the Goldfields
      Blood Gold: Native Police, Bushrangers, and Law and Order on the Goldfields

      Blood Gold: Native Police, Bushrangers, and Law and Order on the Goldfields

      Marji Hill
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      Gold! Hidden Stories of Australia's Past, Book 5   Gold discoveries in Australia created an unprecedented population explosion and with it came crime and lawlessness. In Blood Gold Marji Hill, author of more than 70 publications, tells: •  

      Gold! Hidden Stories of Australia's Past, Book 5   Gold discoveries in Australia created an unprecedented population explosion and with it came crime and lawlessness. In Blood Gold Marji Hill, author of more than 70 publications, tells: •  

    Author

    Marji Hill

    Marji Hill is a multi-talented individual with a rich background in business, research, and coaching. She has established herself as a prominent figure in the literary and artistic realms.Her journey into the world of Reconciliation and education began during her tenure as a Research Fellow in Education at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies in Canberra. Marji's extensive body of work spanning over seventy books, predominantly focuses on Australia's First Nations people.Among her notable publications is the seminal bibliography Black Australia. She was Project Coordinator for the official Australian Government publication on First Nations people, Australian Aboriginal Culture. Collaborating with esteemed figures such as Al Grassby, Marji co-authored Six Australian Battlefields, an exploration of Australia's hidden history published by Angus and Robertson and later by Allen & Unwin.In 2000, Marji together with Alex Barlow published the nine-volume Macmillan Encyclopedia of Australia's Aboriginal Peoples, cementing her status as a leading authority in Indigenous studies. Her commitment to social justice is further exemplified in The Apology: Saying Sorry To The Stolen Generations. In recent years, Marji has expanded her literary repertoire to encompass self-improvement and self-help genres, offering insights into staying young, growing old, and finding inspiration from the natural world.Outside of her literary pursuits, Marji's passion for painting has been a lifelong endeavour. Trained formally at the ANU School of Art & Design in the 1980s, she has showcased her works in numerous solo and group exhibitions. Notably, her painting "Jupiter's Lucky Strike" commemorates the discovery of gold by First Nations boy Jupiter Mosman.Marji's artistic talents have garnered acclaim both nationally and internationally, with her paintings gracing private collections worldwide and being featured in institutions such as the Art Gallery of Ballarat and the Australian Catholic University collections.A seasoned traveller, Marji has journeyed extensively, offering her expertise as a consultant and motivational speaker while nurturing her artistic endeavours. She continues to inspire through her writing, painting, coaching, and publishing leaving an indelible mark on both the literary and artistic landscapes.

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