Memoirs of Simpson Newland C.M.G.

Newland, Simpson

Published by F. W. Preece and Sons, Adelaide, 1926

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"Sometime Treasurer of South Australia". --- "Mr. Newland's life was a life of rare distinction and great achievement. His name will never be forgotten, because it will be associated, not only with the authorship of "Paving the Way," but with the development of the River Murray and the construction of the north-south continental railway. What greater honour could he have won?" "On 6th June, 1925, the author finished the manuscript of this book, and said, "I will work no more; I am going to rest." That day he was stricken with illness: three weeks later he died." --- F. 32145 --- Original pale blue cloth boards, lettered dark blue on spine (22.2 cm height). Some offsetting to endpapers. Previous owner inscription front free endpaper (descendant of Newland). Printed dustwrapper, few short tears from edges, now closed. Pp. xii, 216 including Foreword by The Hon. Sir Langdon Bonython K.C.M.G., Epilogue. Frontispiece: Portrait of Author. I: Founding A Settlement II: Early Experiences III: The Aborigines IV: My Father's Jubilee V: Marra Station VI: Marooned VII: Life "Outback" VIII: Native Tribes and Types IX: Drought and Bushrangers X: Marriage and Travel XI: Authorship - North-South Railway XII: The River Murray League XIII: Reflections and Conclusions. Seller Inventory # 15595

Bibliographic Details

Title: Memoirs of Simpson Newland C.M.G.

Publisher: F. W. Preece and Sons, Adelaide

Publication Date: 1926

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine