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Modern History: Australia and Asia 1750 - 1918 (Year 9)

Provides access to general resources that support the Modern History curriculum for Years 9 and 10

Books in the Nettlefold Library

The Nettlefold Library has a large number of books covering Asian and Australian history. Visit the main Modern History page to browse the library catalogue.

Multimedia resources

ABC Education
Search this site for videos and other multi-media materials on the history of Asia and Australia.

Online resources

Australian History Sites
Australian History Timeline
This easily navigable site provides a timeline of Australia's history from pre 1770 until the present day. It provides an overview of the key events in each decade and provides more detailed information by providing access to pertinant websites and online videos. It also outlines significant world events that occurred during the same period.

Australian History
Provides a good overview of different periods in Australian History.

Australian History: Selected Websites
Maintained by the National Library of Australia, this site provides links to useful sites and collections provided by Australian museums and libraries.

Women Suffragettes (Australian Government)

Search tips

If using Google, try narrowing your search results by using the Advanced Search option and enter the dates 1750 to 1918 in the numbers ranging from... box.

Online encyclopaedia