"They were the pioneers - the ships' rats who found themselves in a strange new land. England was three-quarters of a year's sailing time away. The year was 1788. Among the pioneers in Australia was Watkin Stench, a young black rat." Publisher/imprint Hodder Silver.
The People Make a Nation At a glance Focus question 1: Was Australia always organised in states and territories? Teaching and learning activities Focus question 2: What were the arguments for and against Federation? Teaching and learning activities Focus question 3: How did the people make the nation?