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The Cyclopedias that were published for most states of Australia around the beginning of the 20th Century are a significant resource of historical and biographical information on the state concerned - the people, industries, professional, commercial and social institutions and much more.


Outline of the contents of this volume:


  • History of N.S.W
  • Constitutional
  • Parliamentary
  • Federation
  • Geographical and Topographical
  • Treasury
  • Mint
  • Taxation
  • Lands
  • Agriculture
  • Forestry
  • Water Conservation and Irrigation
  • Mines and Mining
  • Public Works
  • Water Supply
  • Education
  • Technical Instruction
  • University
  • Colleges
  • Schools
  • Museums
  • Libraries
  • Post and Telegraph
  • Railways and Tramways
  • Law
  • City and Port of Sydney
  • Customs
  • Harbour Trust
  • Navigation
  • Harbours and Lighthouses
  • Fisheries
  • Observatory and Meteorological
  • Ecclesiastical
  • Architecture and Engineering
  • Naval and Military
  • Consuls
  • Local Government
  • Fire Brigades
  • Public Charities
  • Medical Institutions
  • Banking
  • Pastoral
  • Insurance
  • Shipping and Shipbuilding
  • Trade and Manufactures
  • Wine Growers, Merchants
  • Racing Clubs
  • Merchants
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  • Newcastle
  • Maitland


Aside from being a fascinating read for social historians, this is a terrific genealogy resource for anyone exploring their family history or building a family tree.

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