As my final post I would like to conclude with this. Even though we may not be famous or smart we indeed are all contributing to the Australian Voice simply by being here and showing others what the Australians are made of.
Australian Voices
Thursday, 1 September 2011
Isobel Bennett
Isobel Bennett one of Australia’s most well-known marine biologist is also apart of Australia’s Voice . Her field of work was on the coasts of Tasmania and Victoria. She wrote many books when she was alive such as “The Fringe of the Sea” , “Discovering Norfolk Island” , “A Coral Reef Handbook” and many more. She has continued to spread the Australian Voice by spreading her knowledge to as many people as possible Australian or not.
Henry Lawson
Henry Lawson an Australian poet that was alive in the colonial period is apart of the Australian Voice. Lawson is one the few Australian poets that can be considered Australia’s “best writer”. When Henry was writing his poems he would have had an idea that one his poems he was writing would go far and be remembered for the rest of time. Henrys poems are one of the few that are not confined to our shores. His poems have been recited and studied in other countries such as England , Sweden , Scotland , Germany and the list goes on. Lawson has truly contributed to the Australian Voice by writing these poems and spreading the Voice.
Cathy Freeman
Cathy Freeman is the first Aboriginal women ever to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games . She was also the first Aboriginal women to represent Australia in an international Olympic event. Freeman has one many medals whilst in the life as a runner. Cathy is one of the many people contributing to the Australian Voice. When people see her on television running , they see all of Australia being represented in the one person. So when she runs its as if she is running for and with us, as a whole country.
Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is the worlds largest coral reef. The reef is home to many different types of marine life. It also has 3000 different reef systems. How does this relate to Australian Voices? The Great Barrier Reef is one the World Heritage List , so when people are checking for sites to see around the world that are on this list the reef links them straight back to Australia. This reef apart from being beautiful it is massively huge . This reef is longer and larger than the Great Wall of China , also it is the only living thing that is visible from space .
Russell Crowe
One of the worlds most well-known actors is Russell Crowe. Russell was born in Werrington , New Zealand but grew up on Australian soil. He started off his acting career with Australian television series such as Police Rescue and Neighbours. After spending a few years under the radar , Crowe became a extremely famous actor worldwide with the movie “Gladiator”. After that film he has represented Australia in the world of Actors and Actresses. Now starring in many films that are created and written by other countries , he is certainly spreading the Australian Voice all throughout the world.
Terry Yumbulul
Dot painting is one Australia’s most famous type of painting styles. Aboriginal artist Terry Yumbulul is one the many unique Australian artists that represent Australia on canvas so it can spread worldwide. Dot painting was created by the native aboriginals , because it was there way of passing on stories to their ancestors . Still today there are carvings in ancient and sacred rock that tell stories about old aboriginal folk and the Dream Time.
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