Why were they chosen? How do they illuminate Northern Territory history? Are there any important issues not covered in the documents?

Why were they chosen? How do they illuminate Northern Territory history? Are there any important issues not covered in the documents?

Assignment – Examine the first four Northern Territory documents in the ‘Documenting a Democracy’ website, http://www.foundingdocs.gov.au:

Letters Patent annexing the Northern Territory to South Australia, 1863
Northern Territory Act of 1863 (SA)
Northern Territory Surrender Act 1908 (SA)
Northern Territory Acceptance Act 1910 (Cth)

Answer these 3 topics – Why were they chosen? How do they illuminate Northern Territory history? Are there any important issues not covered in the documents?

Preparation: You will need to draw on an extensive range of appropriate sources to answer the 3 questions. The set text contains an extensive bibliography. Some useful websites also include:

Australian Dictionary of Biography: http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au (includes numerous Northern Territory biographies)

Northern Territory Government. Look for links under ‘History’ and ‘Heritage’: http://www.nt.gov.au/

Trove, the National Library of Australia’s on-line digital resource for historical newspapers, magazines, images and more: http://trove.nla.gov.au/

Presentation: Research essay should be prepared with appropriate referencing and bibliography.

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