Rockhampton: A History of City and District Tapa dura - 1981

University of Queensland Press, 1981. Hardcover in Dustjacket. Near Fine. AUSTRALIANA Detailed history drawing on many archival and manuscript sources; includes history of Darambal tribe, details of black/white conflict and of Aborigines in pastoral and fringe dwelling situations; demographic upheaval following the establishment of Woorabinda Reserve and other institutions. xvii, 640 p. : ill., map, ports. ; 26 cm. First Edition #031123 (Gift inscription on fep) Commissioned by Rockhampton City Council. Bibliography: p. [600]-608. Queensland. Rockhampton, 1856-1980 Settlement and contacts - Colonisation Economic sectors - Agriculture and horticulture - Pastoral industry History - Political Race relations - Violent - Massacres, murders, poisonings etc. - To 1900 Performing arts Mining industry Art - Drawing Demography Socioeconomic conditions - Living conditions Darumbal people (E46) (Qld SF56-13) Habitation - Camps - Fringe and town Rockhampton (Qld.) -- History Rockhampton (E Qld SF56-13)… Leer más

Rockhampton City Council, 1981. First Edition, Royal 8vo. pp.xvii + 640. index, colour frontispiece with black & white illustrations and maps. Very Good hardcover in Very Good dust jacket. Rockhampton the Regional Capital of Central Australia Its history is colourful and rich.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.