The Settler's Lot Establishing the Mildura Irrigation Colony 1886 To 1908 |
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| Author:
| Tankard, Henry |
| ISBN: | 978-0-646-89516-1 |
| Publication Date: | May 2024 |
| Publisher: | Vernon Knight
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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From the time of signing of the Chaffey Agreement, the speed at which land was cleared, pumps installed, channels excavated, and crops plants would defy modern regulatory strictures and bureaucracy. The initial block owners' modest horticultural production fired them with enthusiasm for the future. In little time that euphoria turned into despair. This book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the initial founding, early success and operational difficulties. It tells of...
More DescriptionFrom the time of signing of the Chaffey Agreement, the speed at which land was cleared, pumps installed, channels excavated, and crops plants would defy modern regulatory strictures and bureaucracy. The initial block owners' modest horticultural production fired them with enthusiasm for the future. In little time that euphoria turned into despair. This book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the initial founding, early success and operational difficulties. It tells of corporate collapse, a Royal Commission and eventual salvation.