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The book provides a cameo of life of the poor Irish tenant farming families during the Famine and even those who recanted and were given tenancy and accommodation in the Mission land found that the promises made to them were not realised. Continue reading
It was that strong culture that has established a respected and impressive CBC St Kilda history Continue reading
The Economic strengths of small states are better focussed upon than their deficits, argues Stephen Kisella. Continue reading
That Trench was one of those responsible for the Famine exodus cannot be entirely excused by the fact that his motives were good, and that he felt this was a better solution than the humiliation of the workhouse and the cruelty of road-making. Continue reading
International Famine Commemoration to be held in Williamstown. Continue reading
A summer immersion in the Irish language in International House, University of Melbourne over the Australia Day weekend…. Continue reading
Play about Ned Kelly to be reprised in regional Victoria Continue reading
An invitation to an event in Penrith (New South Wales). Continue reading
Magdalen Restorative Justice Ex-Gratia Scheme In 2013 the Government established an ex-gratia redress scheme for the benefit of women who were admitted to and worked in one of 12 ‘Magdalen’ institutions. The Government has now decided to apply the scheme to women who worked in the laundries in those 12 institutions but who were resident … Continue reading
Reading Ulysses slowly and in a community. Continue reading
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