Colonial frontiers and family fortunes : two studies of rural and urban Victoria

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Colonial frontiers and family fortunes : two studies of rural and urban Victoria

Title:

Colonial frontiers and family fortunes : two studies of rural and urban Victoria

Author:

Beer, Jane M. (Jane Marjorie), 1944-

ISBN:

9780868398600

Publication Information:

Parkville, Vic. : History Dept., University of Melbourne, 1989.

Physical Description:

viii, 172 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 21 cm.

Series:

Melbourne University history monographs ; no. 6

Series Title:

Melbourne University history monographs ; no. 6

Subject Term:

Scots -- Victoria -- History.

Working class -- Victoria -- History.

Geographic Term:

Victoria -- Emigration and immigration -- History.

Western District (Vic.) -- History.

Melbourne (Vic.) -- History -- 1851-1901.

Added Author:

Beer, Jane M. (Jane Marjorie), 1944-

Added Corporate Author:

University of Melbourne. Dept. of History.

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Library	Material Type	Item Barcode	Shelf Number	Copy	Status
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Summary

Researches the social history of two pioneering families in Victoria: highland Scots in the Western District and working-class residents of South Melbourne. Studies the fortunes of both groups, the nature of the rural/urban life and the role of the family. Includes notes on sources and chapter references.

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