H

A term used to describe individuals of mixed race. In Australia 'half-caste' refers to children who have one Aboriginal and one European parent.

The events, people and ideas unique to a particular time

One of the key ingredients used to make beer. Hops is a malted grain with a bitter flavour.

I

Ice floes are frozen masses of seawater (saltwater) that float on the surface of the sea, usually ten kilometres or wider in size.

Recognise and describe the features of something.

Laws passed on a state or federal level that govern the regulation of industrial relations.

Iron chains used to restrain a prisoner, often around the legs or arms. Irons, which were usually made of iron, were frequently used in colonial times.

K

An early settlement near Western Port in Victoria, which was also an important  sealing base.

A word with significance that is a reference point for other words or information.