A History of the Colony of Victoria

Zusammenfassung Published in 1904, this authoritative two-volume history by Henry Gyles Turner (1831-1920) traces the first century of European settlement in Victoria, Australia. Volume 1 covers the period from 1803 to Victoria's establishment as an independent colony, and explores the social, political and economic effects of the discovery of gold.

Klappentext
This authoritative two-volume history by Henry Gyles Turner (1831-1920) explores the political and social development of Victoria, Australia.

Inhalt
Preface; 1. Introductory; 2. The abortive settlement of 1803; 3. Intermediary exploration; 4. Captain Sturt: The Hentys: Major Mitchell; 5. The founding of Melbourne; 6. The first year of the settlement; 7. The first attempt at government; 8. The Port Phillip Association; 9. The land question; 10. The Aborigines and their treatment; 11. Mr. Latrobe's early administration; 12. The constitution of 1842; 13. The new colony: its progress and limitations; 14. The first Legislative Council: the men and their measures; 15. The social, commercial and financial confusion of 1852, 1853 and 1854; Appendix.

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