The events of the next few months formed a crisis in the history, not only of Victoria, but of Australia. Naturally there is much dispute concerning
The Gold Causes Problems
In Tasmania, the main difficulty arose from the drain of emigrants.Featuring Edward JenksPreviously on Gold Discovered in Australia. Now we
More Gold Discoveries
Almost immediately after the issue of the proclamation another goldfield was discovered on the Turon River, also a feeder of the Macquarie, only a few
James II Executes the Duke of Monmouth
Monmouth was both sincere and good-natured, and understood war well. But he was too much given to pleasure and to favorites.Today's installment
Battle of Ledgemoor
The Duke of Monmouth's great error was that he did not in the first heat venture on some hardy action and then march either to Exeter or Bristol . . .
Solomon Also Builds His Palace
Our inquiry into the sources of the vast wealth which Solomon undoubtedly possessed may lead to more satisfactory, though still imperfect,
Solomon Dedicates the Temple
The king then rose upon the brazen scaffold, knelt down, and spreading his hands toward heaven, uttered the prayer of consecration.Solomon Builds
The Building of the Temple
. . . the Temple and its courts being completed, the solemn dedication took place, with the greatest magnificence which the king and the nation could
Background of Israel’s Temples
These preparations, in addition to those of King David, being completed, the work began.Solomon Builds the Great Temple, featuring a series of