This anthology is divided into the following sections: I. Beginnings (pp.9-18), II. Outback (pp.19-42), III. Settlers and convicts (pp.43-72), IV. Gold, Nickel, Iron (pp.73-94), V. war (pp.95-120), VI. Bush, Farms, Country Towns (pp.121-148), VII. The Sea (pp.149-162), VIII. Perth (pp.163-188), IX. Migrants (pp.189-208), X. Growing Up (pp.209-226), XI Changing Times (pp.227-256).
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