Cattlemen To Commuters: A History Of The Mulgrave District 1839-1961 – Now The City Of Waverley

Author: Susan Priestley
Binding: Hardback
Published: John Ferguson, Sydney, 1979

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

Cattlemen To Commuters: A History Of The Mulgrave District 1839-1961 – Now The City Of Waverley by Susan Priestley is a comprehensive local history that meticulously chronicles the profound transformation of the Mulgrave District in Victoria, Australia. This scholarly work details the evolution of the region from its pastoral beginnings in 1839, characterized by cattle farming, through to its emergence as the bustling urban center known as the City of Waverley by 1961. Priestley presents a vivid account of the social, economic, and demographic shifts that shaped this significant period, illustrating the forces that converted a rural landscape into a suburban hub. It offers invaluable insights for historians, local residents, and anyone interested in Australian urban development.