G D Wall Papers

Résumé du livre

Wall, G D, "Port Development in Queensland, 1825-1970", in 3 volumes. The 3 volumes cover the history of the exploration, settlement and agricultural and industrial development, as well as the growth of the harbour towns of Queensland from the time of John Oxley's arrival in Moreton Bay in 1825. Contents: Vol 1, The Gulf Ports; Far North Queensland Ports; North Queensland Ports. Vol 2, Central and Southern Ports. Vol 3, Moreton Bay. References are cited throughout (no bibliography) and much use made of official publications such as the Queensland Government Gazettes, annual reports of the Harbour and Marine Boards, and of the relevant government departments.