The Cyclopedia of Western Australia (1912)

Publication Resource Details

Author
Battye, JS
Publication Date
1912
Publisher
Hesperian Press
Place Published
Victoria Park
URL
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-250451699/view?partId=nla.obj-250454831
Description
The Cyclopedia of Western Australia was edited by the first State Librarian, Mr James Sykes Battye and was originally published in 1912. This book gives history and current information about all major activities in the State, including details on the administration of child welfare and information about Children's Homes and Orphanages.

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