... doing extraordinary things. Ordinary men doing extra ordinary things is a phrase used to describe the enigma known as the ANZAC spirit that instils patriotic pride in men and women of New Zealand and Australia. The ANZAC spirit however is more difficult to define than that, for example; were these men ordinary, did they present an accurate portrayal of the average Australian ... collect the injured. He never hesitated or stopped even under the most furious shrapnel fire for which, the Indian artillery crews called him "Bahadur" which means "the bravest of the brave". This is a common ex...

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... arrangements, notably in Bougainville and East Timor. ANZAC Day is commemorated as a public holiday in both countries with memorial ceremonies held at various locations. Times when Australia and New Zealand have worked together - East Timor Immediately following the turmoil in East Timor in 1999 an international force - INTERFET - was formed under Australian leadership to restore peace ... another notable area of contact between the two countries. Australia's sporting triumphs and rivalries are the source of much interest for followers everywhere, and frequently involve contests with New...

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... this point that her attitudes are transformed. In a heartwarming scene, supported by two other patricipants she reflects on her original views, recognises the change she has made and expresses her new attitude of accommodation of refugees and asylum seekers into Australia....

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... years of the evolution of the Gorda, it has adapted to better survive within its environment. The Gorda has changed significantly over time and has adapted to its environment with new capabilities that include its miraculous soaring. The Gorda now, with its lighter weight , has the capability to jump short distances such as from tree to tree, which it was never ... the canopies. Canopies lay atop most every tree in the rain forest which gives shading as well as provide a covered home from the animals. The Gordas have adapted to this new environment with the canopies very well, having ad...

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... they are cared for compassionately. This approach values all life regardless of the person's contribution to society. The third contributing factor to the banning of euthanasia is openness. Figures in a recent survey carried in the United Kingdom in which 273 doctors were questioned, 163 had been asked ... doctors and nurses will be more able to assess the symptoms of their patients and therefore control them. Another important reason supporting the banning of euthanasia is the consequence of legalizing voluntary euthanasia. Which will lead to the question "who would complete the task?"...

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... have on Americans" perception of guns? 3. What is the ultimate goal of Anti-Gun supporters", working through courts, lies, and international treaties? 4. If banning guns is the answer to the problem, why have Britain, Australia, and Canada's ban failed so horrendously to reduce crime. 5. Is the Second Amendment outdated ... about gun and stopping crimes, one can look through the New York Times to find how much coverage the paper gave to crimes committed with a gun involved during 2001. The New York Times published 104 gun crime news articles (69 New York city stories and 35 from the rest ...

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... focus primarily on Australia, however, it should be noted that other major suppliers of the products in question are also playing their economical part. The United Sates of America and New Zealand are among a few of these countries. According to the laws of supply and demand, when demand outweighs supply producers will eventually "realise there is a large unsatisfied demand consisting ... Eastern Europe, the Middle East and South East Asia were up 153 percent". (Herald Sun (Melbourne, Victoria) 2001: 11) A quick skim across other locales reveals Slovenia, Poland and Russia also banning ...

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... is its ability to be seen form space. No other reef formation on the planet has this distinction, and the great barrier reef actually makes up about 13% of the worlds coral deposit (Encarta). Australia's location allows for a diverse blend of aquatic life. Whereas the majority of the reef, from Cape York, down to about Rockhampton is a definitively tropical area, south ... , but worry about the long-term effects of their appetite. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the marine worlds greatest gifts to our planet. It gives us amazing displays of color, and is home to a multitude of some of t...

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... many men who fought in the First World War, men who fought in terrible conditions, and who were untried as a military force but who time and time again proved themselves brave and skillful fighters; • that many men died, many were wounded and all made sacrifices in fighting in the First World War and at the Memorial we remember their collective ... what we encourage children to remember is that Simpson is an example, a representation of many men and women who were brave and who displayed incredible mateship and sacrifice. This is also a good point to ask the children were they all bra...

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... Whose names but said, our children stand And noble deeds recall! Farewell! Ye heroes of our land, Ye brave explorers, all!" Each and every Australian should be so proud of our wonderful, brave and heroic explorers of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth centuries. Without these men we would never have explored the extended ... were to going to take the land that seemed just to good to waste. The aim of many of the white explorers was to discover new land and resources for white settlers to cultivate and prosper. A combination of eagerness and ignorance led many of these men into a bush land, ....

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The unique Australian image was established when they participated as a nation in World War One. The Australian person was perceived as being self-confident, strong and brave; many poets convey this image through their writing. These poets express the Australian person through use of poetic devices such as alliteration, rhyme, repetition and effective rhyming schemes. Poets such ... mourn his death, even though they lack physical strength and risk death by continuing to fight in the line of fire. The poem conveys the Australian person as a relaxed yet brave, but who also try to have fun as o...

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... may be ineffective in other areas i.e. the Internet Censorship laws do not cover all topics which younger or older members of society might find offensive. Such topics like new drugs, which have appeared, or new ways to create weapons, which may be found offensive or dangerous. The Internet Censorship laws may not cover those topics, but they do cover the bolder issues ... shown always when buying cigarettes to help enforce younger teenagers from buying such products and breaking the law. Idea's, which were expressed, which were ineffective was the idea of preventing, banning, and stopp...

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... this happened?" Hence, the issue of gun ownership and stricter gun laws was revived. It is obvious to anyone that Australia needs to consider tougher gun laws, this includes the banning of all hand guns in the community through a possible buy-back, with the exception for policing, security purposes or legitimate sport, although certain restrictions will need to be applied here ... a year are due to careless or drunken shooters mishandling "licensed" firearms. And in 11 multiple shootings between 1987-1993 in both Australia and New Zealand, 84% of the 70 victims were shot by licensed gun...

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... the states. (UCR 1996). Overall, the murder rate, in the jurisdictions which have the most severe restrictions on firearms purchase and ownership, California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Washington D.C., has increased; showing that banning guns will not solve the crime epidemic. (UCR 1996, 2002). Britain and Australia banned firearms, from that we can learn much about gun control laws and ... ...

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... Act. This gave the government more power over the people allowing them to imprison the perceived internal "threats" such as German and Italian born citizens In 1947 Menzies opposed the banning of the communism party but 2 years later he had changed his mind. This is due to the widespread fear of communism in Australia. John Curtin: John Curtin was one of ... ...

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... was not affected at all." The United Kingdom now leads the United States by a wide margin in armed robberies and aggravated assaults. Australia also passed severe gun restrictions in 1996, banning most guns and even making it a crime to use a gun defensively. Since the gun ban appeared over 5 years ago, armed robberies rose by 57% assaults and unarmed robberies both rose ... ...

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... Carter Justice Department found that more than 32,000 attempted rapes were actually committed. But when a woman was armed with a knife, or a gun, only 3% of the attempted rapes were successful. Banning guns simply is not the answer. Criminals will still have them and the fact that they are banned will make it easier for criminals to commit crimes against the law ... ...

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... on Indigenous Australians. Ultimately, each composer has used a variety of techniques to demonstrate the integral role of interactions in establishing one's sense of belonging. The ability to adapt to new environments can allow them to form strong connections and relationships with others. In Skrzynecki's poem, "10 Mary Street," the family's ability to connect with the culture and spirituality of ... where the connection to his parent's heritage through the similar accumulation of positive images, in this case, of Polish heritage, suggests that it is through the coalescence of the two wo...

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... allowing boards to be more multi-functional. In the early 90's the revival of the longboard began, but these longboards were different, they were much lighter with the use of new materials. It was in the late 90's that science and common sense were combined to create an even more successful board, squarer ends and a much greater concave shape were a result ... , contributing primarily to designs for both short and long boards. Surfing has been more then a sport in Australia it has developed into a culture and we have produced many of the worlds best competitive surfers. I believe that su...

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... Charles Price exemplifies the climate into which migrants were entering during this period of time. "Australia should concentrate on eliminating immigrants' old ideas, on destroying the old worlds in the interest of a new Australia." Australia's monocultural society however did not withstand the certain problems it was facing after WW2. It was argued by many people that in the interest of ... immigration is having a positive affect on the economic problem of Australia's aging population. Without our status as a multicultural nation willing to except these people, Australia would have to ...

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... family due to physical growth and migration, and the loss this distancing entails. The poem is seen through the eyes of the son, relating how father and son construct their worlds differently because of their different perception of the world. The poem is every bit about self-revelation as well as it is about first generation migration and the hardships they ... further south of Hadrian's Wall". The changing perspective is ironic it would seem. Despite the obvious respect that the first generation has for the second the dominant culture of the new society seems to be demanding different...

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... no one seems to agree on the final terming. The modern globalisation began with the creation of the UN this brought many countries together on a common ground to be the worlds watch dog. Other examples of globalisation are the first oil crisis (1973) and the Apollo journeys into space (1975) . Globalisating is caused by three prime movers: technological globalisation, political globalisation ... ...

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... to a geographical area. Lat for original inhabitants Aboriginal - Existing from the beginning or being the earliest of its type in an area. ~Physical Enviroment: From Australia which is known asthe worlds great island continent?. Cyclones are common around the coast, as are severe draughts throughout the land. Current enviroment issues are soil erosion from overgrazing, industrial development, urbanization, and poor farming ... ...

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... a part of its society in order to really experience the "Land Down Under." Australia could literally be defined as the "Land Down Under" simply because it is one of the worlds flattest landmasses (Encarta). With an average elevation of only 1,000 feet, the country consists of Great Plains and low plateaus. To the east, Australia has a natural divider in the form ... . They stepped on Australian ground more than 30,000 years ago. The Aborigines stayed isolated from the rest of the world up to the early 1600's, when Europeans discovered the new land. In 1688, Englishman William Dampier lan...

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... . The four major geographic regions in which tropical rain forests are found are: South and Central America, Africa and Madagascar, South and Southeast Asia New Guinea, and Australia. Each of these forest areas is separated by thousands of miles and is specific and unique. Years ago, the Earth had ... 2% of the Earth's surface, or 6% of its landmass. Despite the small land area they cover, rainforests are home to about half the worlds five to ten million plant and animal species. Rainforests also support 90,000 of the 250,000 identified plant species. Within four square miles of ... Ye...

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