A Short History of Australia's Eight Capital Cities
In this course, we look at the different circumstances in which Australia’s eight capital cities [Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Brisbane and Canberra] were built, and key events in their histories. From Darwin, almost wiped out twice by air attack in 1942, and Cyclone Tracey, in 1975, to Walter Burley-Griffin’s grand plan for Canberra, we will examine the big events – and differences between - each city. We’ll also look at their quirky characteristics, from AFL mad-Melbourne to Perth’s Fremantle Doctor.
DELIVERY MODE
- Online
COURSE OUTLINE
- A snapshot of Australia’s cities today – key statistics including demographics
- Sydney – from convict colony to the Emerald City
- Melbourne – from town to city in 10 years of goldrush
- Hobart – the southern settlement at the end of the roaring 40s
- Adelaide – the planned city
- Perth – the city of the west
- Darwin – the top end of down under
- Brisbane – the sunny getaway
- Canberra – the Federal city
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Understand and appreciate the key historical events of each capital city
- Appreciate the different characteristics and local customs that can be found in each city
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