История ста лет: Западная Австралия, 1829-1929

A Story of a Hundred Years: Western Australia 1829–1929 is a richly detailed historical chronicle that captures the transformation of Western Australia from the fledgling Swan River Colony into a structured and thriving state. Edited by Sir Hal Colebatch, this authoritative volume brings together expert contributions from public servants and specialists, offering readers a panoramic view of the region’s geography, governance, infrastructure, and industrial progress. Through carefully curated accounts, the book illuminates the forces that shaped Western Australia’s identity during its first century of European settlement. Blending political insight with economic and social analysis, this landmark work serves as both a reference and a narrative of development, exploring key sectors such as fisheries, harbor management, and public administration. Ideal for historians, researchers, and readers interested in Australian heritage, this vintage publication stands as a foundational record of early statehood—preserving the legacy, challenges, and achievements that defined Western Australia’s formative years.