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What is history??
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Peeling back the layers Title: [The ferry and the falls on the Yarra] [picture] Author/Creator:W. F. E. Liardet (Wilbraham Frederick Evelyn), 1799-1878, Date(s): [1875] Contents/Summary: Shows the house belonging to Mr. Le Souef, and the rocky falls, near the point where Queen Streetmeets the Yarra River. A man is standing near a small boat holding a pole or oar, a small boat nearby in the river. Where is this? Do you know what used to be here?
How did we get from there to here: What happened? How did the river change? Why?
What kind of history has the most value? Oral, Written or Pictorial? Does History tell the truth? Or does it tell a story? Who’s story??
You can quote me on that… • In pairs – read your quote and discuss what it might mean. • Do you agree or disagree with what the quote is saying? • Do you have an example of why you agree / disagree? • Be ready to share your thoughts with the class