The cradle city of Australia : A history of Parramatta 1788-1961
Jervis, J.1969
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First published in 1961 during the centenary of local government in Parramatta, this book describes the early history of the city.
Main title:
The cradle city of Australia : A history of Parramatta 1788-1961 / by James Jervis; edited by George Mackaness
Imprint:
Sydney NSW : Halstead Press, 1969
Collation:
242 pages : colour and black and white photographs
Contents:
Introduction -- The discovery of the site of Parramatta -- A town is laid out -- Australia--s oldest farm and its owner, James Ruse -- Settlement develops -- Australia--s oldest house and its owner, John Macarthur -- Town leases -- The town through the years -- Subdivision of land and spread of town settlement -- Macquarie and Parramatta -- Building progress -- Parramatta national park -- By river, road and rail to Parramatta -- Religious life of Parramatta -- Parramatta--s cemeteries -- Education in Parramatta -- Old inns of Parramatta -- Parramatta--s industries -- Public buildings -- The bridges -- Institutions -- Military history -- Local government in Parramatta -- The press in Parramatta -- Politics and politicians in Parramatta -- Sports and amusements -- Essential services -- The insanitary river -- Granville and Guildford -- Rydalmere and Ermington -- Dundas and Epping -- The new city of Parramatta
Dewey class:
994.41
Language:
English
BRN:
20936
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research | History Support Collection | 994.41 CRA | Available |