The wonder of Winsome
Explore curiosity and asking questions.
The wonder of Winsome, written by Kath Murdoch with illustrations by Sharyn Madder, tells the story of a child full of curiosity and questions.

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The wonder of Winsome, written by Kath Murdoch with illustrations by Sharyn Madder, tells the story of a child full of curiosity and questions.
What can clothes symbolise and what can they tell us about other times and people?
Old Parliament House was the home of Australia's government from 1927 to 1988.
The Board directs the objectives, strategies and policies followed by Old Parliament House.
In the 1951 referendum, Australia voted no on banning Communist ideology by the barest of margins.
Speaks to Australian democracy's deep ties to the United Kingdom.
Looking for high-quality resources on referendums? Look no further.
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