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    A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia's history, including our brave Anzac soldiers.Anzac stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. It is the name given to the Australian and New Zealand troops who landed at Gallipoli in World War I. The name is now a symbol of bravery and mateship.From Ned Kelly to Saint Mary MacKillop; Captain Cook to ... Read more

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    A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia's history, including World War II hero Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop.Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop was an Australian Army surgeon during World War II. This is the story of how Weary’s bravery and compassion helped to save the lives and bolster the spirits of fellow prisoners of war on the Thai–Burma Railway.From Ned ... Read more

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  • Elizabeth II's Reign - Celebrating 60 years of Britain's History

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  • Meet... Banjo Paterson

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