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Short article on Tom Wills, created for the 150th anniversary of Australian Rules Football

Nicely written article on Mathew Flinders, including references to his travels and cat, that could be explored more deeply

Bio on Matthew Flinders and his exploration, internment and early death.

Short Bio on Ellen Clacy, leading to more questions than answers

Audio file of interview with Dr Greg De Moore on "Tom Wills, his spectacular rise and tragic fall" There are some portions of the transcript on the website, but most of the information is on the audio file if students are willing to listen.

An edited extract from Ellen Clacy's description of her travels through the Victorian Goldfields

Bio of Ellen Clacy from site with many other links to important figures from the goldfields period

Somewhat humorous and yet factual account of Caroline Chisolm

Home Page of the Caroline Chisolm Society. Still helping families

Bio for Caroline Chisolm

Kid friendly account of Hume and Hovell's exploration of Australia's inland river system

ADB Bio of Thomas Mitchell

Wiki on Major Mitchell, very brief descriptions of his life

interesting site, hinting at, but not confirming the sexuality of the two women and also confirming how intertwined their names have become in the history of early Victoria

Interesting Bio on Anne Drysdale and Caroline Newcombe. Female Squatters

History of Drysdale, near Geelong, named after Anne Drysdale

Bio on James Alipius Goold

History of Newcomb, near Geelong, named after Caroline Newcomb

pdf document featuring short Bios of 15 prominent early Victorians

Bio of John Batman