Book, Janice Newton, The First Selectors of Mt. Evelyn: a summary of files from the Department of Lands, Laverton Archives, 1996

Physical description

A small green paperback book of the First Selectors of Mt. Evelyn who took up land after the 1869 Selection Acts - 1870 - 1890 with the land numbers. The information on the selections is listed alphabetically by name of listed selector. Some files were not found. The wrap around paper cover is a photocopy of the redrawn Parish map of the Mt Evelyn post-code area with selectors' names, Lot numbers and some current roads and streets shown. Inside the front cover is an explanation of the details within, a key to map lines, scale, and publishing details. pp.41.

Publication type

non-fiction

Inscriptions & markings

On the top right hand corner of the front cover written in grey pencil: '$4.00'

Summary

Janice Newton researched the early selectors through Lands Department files and has documented the history on the Mt Evelyn Community Website.

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