Historical information

These events were compiled by Mr Raymond "Ray" Frank Barnes (b1936) from local magazines, newspapers and his own personal diaries

Physical description

Large hardcover journal with hand written notes inside

Inscriptions & markings

Australia a detailed year book from 1st Fleet thru 20th century compiled By R. F. Barnes (1936-)|An account of the general history of Australia, with arrivals, departures, births, deaths, bushranging, appointments, achievements, sporting results, both in Austrlia and abroad plus other items of interest.|Information mainly purchased from "The Moedern Encyclopedia of Aust & N.Z.", "A Pictorial History of Australia", A Pictorial History of Bushrangers", "Parade Magazine" & The Convict Ships".|With more recent activities (namely 1960 onwards) gathered from Newpapers, Television & Magazine reports.