Closer settlement in the Western District of Victoria : a case study in Australian land use policy, 1898-1914

Auteur :
KENELEY, M.

Description :
The region known as the Western District of Victoria was seen as particularly suitable for the application of land-settlement policy. The study illustrates how the basic principles of closer settlement were used to further the interests of particular groups. Secondly it highlights the flaws in foundations of the Closer Settlement Act which impacted on the settlers chances of success.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Journal of historical geography, issn : 0305-7488, 2002, vol. 28, n°. 3, p. 363-379, nombre de pages : 17, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : en notes

Date :
2002

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, London ; New York, NY ; San Francisco, CA, Academic Press