Is Ward’s depiction of the nineteenth century bushman a recognisable figure in twentieth century Australia? Did it remain relevant throughout the twentieth century?

–Background–

In 1958, historian Russel Ward was one of a new wave of historians to go back to the convict era to develop a picture of a distinctly Australian character. Ward’s work was a fresh look at bush nationalism in the context of convicts, bushrangers, and of course the Anzac legend. The book, The Australian Legend, remains at the centre of historical debate about Australian nationalism and national character.

— Question based on this reading;- Russel Ward. The Australian Legend. 2nd ed., Chapter VII: ‘The Bushman Comes of Age’. Melb: OUP, 1966.

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