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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Handbook of Western Australia 1880

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Gives an insight into the history and background of the colony of Western Australia and its organisation by government and other bodies such as the churches. It does not provide the reader with lists of names but does occasionally mention a person in the narrative. Provides valuable background information for researchers with coverage as follows: progress of the colony - financial, industrial, and material; colonial organisation - governance, schools, law and order, military, churches and land ownership; commerce - jarrah timber industry, exports, horses for India, guano, mining; assisted immigration.
Nicolay, C. G. (Charles Grenfell), 1815-1897.
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Nicolay, C. G. (Charles Grenfell), 1815-1897.

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