1. A Time of Change

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EXTRACT FROM WHEN THE SKY FELL DOWN
Formerly known as 1788 The Great South Land
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Introduction

Our tale begins at opposite ends of the Earth and tells of encounters between two vastly different cultures. These events shaped the history of Australia as we know it.
1788 was a time of dispossession and change. Aboriginal and European people were forced together in the midst of cruelty and destruction never known in this land.
We will journey from the very first encounters, through desperate times of disease and starvation, to the important first communication and an undeclared war. We explore decisions which resulted in long periods of injustice.
The struggle to survive these times of immense change for our ancestors is expressed here. As we share their hopes and fears, we face the challenges of our own times and our new beginnings in this, our Great South Land.
1. Time of Change
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND and context:

Aboriginal spirituality had ways to explain everything. In the years following Captain Cook's visit, stories spread along the east coast of Australia. This song is based on a story that the sky was collapsing from the east. The story came from the Yarra region around Melbourne.


2. The Waterway

Reflects the harmonious land management and lifestyle of Aboriginal people living around the waterways of the 'Sydney' area. These people were quite different from their friends and enemies who lived in the western area now known as the outer metropolitan area.


3. The Gaols Are Overcrowded

Joseph Banks and the ministers in England discuss a solution to the convict problem. They show their attitude to Australia and its peoples. Derived from actual transcripts of the Select Committee on the Transportation of Felons 1787. Makes reference to 'Terra Nullius' and 'Terra Australis'.


4. A Great Advantage

Based on Arthur Phillip's own 'views on the conduct of the expedition'. It reflects his intention to carry out the King's orders to enter into discussion with 'the natives' and win their affections, but Aboriginal people avoided the settlement. Eventually Phillip used force to begin his "discussions".

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[healthnut026]

beautiful song , can anyone tell me the title and who sings it ?? ... I feel a deep connection to the aboriginies , I feel a need to learn from them , anyone that can help me , iam open to suggestions!!