Historical Records Of Victoria - Foundation Series - Volume 4 - Communications, Trade and Transport
Edited by Michael Cannon
Published by Victorian Government Printing Office: Melbourne 1985 1st Edition
"Historical Records of Victoria - Foundation Series, Volume 4: Communications, Trade and Transport presents a meticulously edited compilation of primary documents charting the formative years of Victoria between 1836 and 1839. Under the editorship of Michael Cannon and Ian Macfarlane, this volume gathers correspondence, government papers, shipping returns, customs records, surveyor reports, and early administrative directives that reveal how a fledgling colony established its essential networks of communication, supply, and movement. From the practical challenges of mail delivery and coastal shipping to the regulation of trade, port operations, and overland transport, the collection illustrates the evolving structures that supported settlement and commercial development in the Port Phillip District.
Published in 1985 by the Victorian Government Printing Office, this first edition continues the authoritative Foundation Series tradition, presenting documents with scholarly introductions, contextual notes, and precise archival references. The volume is handsomely produced in large format with a pictorial dust jacket reproducing early maritime scenes, making it both a valuable research tool and an attractive addition to any library of Australian colonial history. A substantial and important work, ideal for historians of early Victoria, researchers of Australian administrative records, and collectors of significant government-issued historical publications."
Light wear to dust jacket. No inscriptions. Pages clean and unmarked. An excellent copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
