Australia’s Great River

The Murray Valley – Past and Present

by R. M. Younger

Horizon Publishing, 1976, ISBN 0909119007, black and white photographs and illustrations throughout, illustrated endpapers (maps), large hardcover, dustjacket

Very Good Condition, a little edge and shelf wear, some rubbing and bumping to edges and corners, previous owners’ inscription on title page, (see photographs)

“The author draws upon a wealth of fine pictorial material to support his descriptions of the way of life of other days, and to   illustrate events, men, places and activities.  Many eyewitness accounts help bring the past to life.
Ever since the land along the Great River was first opened up, the pioneer’s strength of purpose has been a consistent force, both in the individuals’ efforts to turn hopes into reality and in community achievement.  Through the concerted effort of countless men and women the Murray region has been built into Australia’s most important primary producing area.  From its stations, farms, orchards and vineyards come more than half the nation’s rural production.  The irrigation areas drawing water from Murray, Murrumbidgee and Goulburn rivers have attained a level production far above that of any other selection of inland Australia.”

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