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Biography of William Howitt. English Author who came to the Victorian Goldfields and wrote about his experiences

Detailed Biography of Redmond Barry

Bio of William Strutt

Ferdinand Von Mueller, famous botanist

Long winded Bio, but well worth the gems about his life hidden within

Bio of Hugh McKay

Bio for Caroline Chisolm

ADB Bio of Thomas Mitchell

Bio on James Alipius Goold

Bio of William Barak, Aboriginal spokesman and activist

Detailed Bio on John Fawkner, one of the founding fathers of Melbourne

Detailed Bio on Governor Latrobe

This site is managed by the Australian National University and provides biographical information on important Australians. It is sometimes very adult language but may be a good place to start your research. It also provides ideas of other references.

Short account of Tom Wills life and two other extraordinary men that were acquaintances of his

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.

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.

Wiki on Major Mitchell, very brief descriptions of his life

Interesting Bio on Anne Drysdale and Caroline Newcombe. Female Squatters