Author: MARMION, BOB. Title: The Victorian Volunteer Force On The Central Victorian Goldfields 1858-1883. A thesis submitted in total fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts.
Description: First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. x, 215 (printed one side only); text illustrated with numerous Figures, tables and photographs, 7 full page b/w plates, appendices, bibliography, original stiff printed wrappers, plastic spiral binding, good copy. Bundoora; Bob Marmion; 2003. The thesis studies a major group of over 5,100 men on the goldfields over two decades, particularly with regard to their motives for joining the Volunteers and their demographics such as ages, occupations, addresses, activities and the networks between members. By addressing the Corps demographics it is possible to understand the role played by the Volunteers in the development of goldfields society.
Keywords: Australian Victorian Local history Gold Goldfields Military
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- Book number: 115268