Statistical Summary of the Progress of the Colony of Victoria to the Year 1865: Compiled From Official Records in the Registrar-General's Office, Melbourne, for the Dublin International Exhibition of - Hardcover

Victoria Registrar-General's Office

9780260202024: Statistical Summary of the Progress of the Colony of Victoria to the Year 1865: Compiled From Official Records in the Registrar-General's Office, Melbourne, for the Dublin International Exhibition of

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ISBN 10: 0260202029 ISBN 13: 9780260202024

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Comprehensive snapshot of Victoria’s growth to 1865

A clear, official-style record that charts people, work, and wealth in the colony of Victoria. Drawn from the Registrar-General’s office, it captures the size of the population, how people lived, and the big economic drivers of the era.

This edition presents a practical, data‑driven view of life in Victoria during its early decades of growth. It combines demographic details with summaries of industry, education, public institutions, infrastructure, and public finance, offering readers a grounded look at the colony’s trajectory as it prepared for display at the Dublin International Exhibition of 1865. The material is suitable for researchers, students, or anyone seeking a reference that highlights the period’s key trends and milestones.

Learn how many people lived in the colony, the balance of sexes, and the distribution of urban and rural dwellings.
See the main economic activities, including mining, agriculture, trade, and the scale of imports and exports.
Review public works and infrastructure data, such as railways and government spending.
Explore social and institutional context, including education, libraries, churches, and charitable institutions.

Ideal for readers of 19th‑century colonial history, economic history, and regional studies who want a concise, data‑driven reference to Victoria’s progress through 1865.

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