A History of the Colony of Victoria
From its Discovery to its Absorption into the Commonwealth of Australia

This authoritative two-volume history by Henry Gyles Turner (1831–1920) explores the political and social development of Victoria, Australia.

Henry Gyles Turner (Author)

9781108039826, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 24 November 2011

422 pages, 2 maps
21.6 x 14 x 2.4 cm, 0.53 kg

The first attempt by Europeans to settle in the area that eventually became the state of Victoria, Australia, was led by Colonel David Collins in 1803. Melbourne was founded in 1835, and after the discovery of gold in 1851 became the financial centre of Australia. This authoritative two-volume history of the state's first century, published in 1904 by the banker Henry Gyles Turner (1831–1920), is based on parliamentary records and information from leading political figures with whom the author was personally acquainted. Volume 1 traces Victoria's development from its early settlement to its establishment as an independent colony and the discovery of gold. It explores the region's progress and the challenges it faced as the gold rush led to overpopulation, high living costs, and mining disputes. The book gives first-hand insights into a time of rapid political, social and economic change.

Preface
1. Introductory
2. The abortive settlement of 1803
3. Intermediary exploration
4. Captain Sturt: The Hentys: Major Mitchell
5. The founding of Melbourne
6. The first year of the settlement
7. The first attempt at government
8. The Port Phillip Association
9. The land question
10. The Aborigines and their treatment
11. Mr. Latrobe's early administration
12. The constitution of 1842
13. The new colony: its progress and limitations
14. The first Legislative Council: the men and their measures
15. The social, commercial and financial confusion of 1852, 1853 and 1854
Appendix.

Subject Areas: Australasian & Pacific history [HBJM]