The Seven Hills : a village divided, a suburb united
Brook, Jack2004
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Main title:
The Seven Hills : a village divided, a suburb united / by Jack Brook
Author:
Imprint:
Seven Hills : J Brook, c2004
Collation:
220 pages : illustrations, maps
Contents:
Preface and acknowledgements -- An overview -- Transportation and settlement -- The Seven Hills -- Aborigines -- The government stockyard, Seven Hills -- Macarthur's Seven Hills farm -- Bella Vista and the squire of Seven Hills -- The Pearce family -- Early agriculture -- Crime and punishment -- The early schools -- Churches -- The railway and the railway station -- Seven Hills post office, a war of words -- The Best family -- Lifestyle, leisure and sport -- Local tragedies -- District subdivisions 1882-1929 -- Heroes all -- The returned soldiers settlement and the poultry research station -- The returned soldier settlers -- Serving the community -- The housing commission -- The Lalor family -- Picture theatres and radio stations -- Industrial Seven Hills -- Three families: a microcosm -- Conclusion -- References -- Index
Dewey class:
994.41
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
347298
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research | History Support Collection | 994.41 SEV | Available |