Book, Michael Dugan et al, There goes the Neighbourhood, 1984

Historical information

The book presents a rich picture of a nation in the making. It is a portrait of Australia's development during the 19th and 20th centuries seen through the eyes of people arriving to make their homes here. It also looks at the new arrivals - those accepted and those rejected - from the points of view of people already established in the country.

Significance

The book has a place in this collection by virtue of Michael Dugan having been a local resident.

Physical description

34 cm H; 200 p; includes chronology, List of sources and texts for each chapter

Inscriptions & markings

Title page: signed by one of the authors: Michael Dugan

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