Cyclopedia of Western Australia

The Cyclopedia of Western Australia, edited by James Battye, was the pre-eminent written summary of Western Australia's development and context prior to World War I.

Review of progress
It was created at a time that saw progress, and was subtitled: "An historical and commercial review Descriptive and biographical facts figures and illustrations An Epitome of Progress"

Contemporary reviews before and after publication reflected this sense. A similar review of the state of Western Australia appeared in publications at the centenary of the state in 1929.

Publication details
Several editions have been produced.



Content
Aboriginals, Agriculture, Biographies, Commerce and Industry, Fauna and Flora, Geology, Government, History of Western Australia, Immigration, Tourism, Lands department, Medical, Fremantle, Perth, Police, The Press, Public services, Railways, Trans-Australian Railway, Shipping, Suburban Municipalities, Telegraph and Telephone, Trade and Customs, Woods and Forests. Agriculture, Churches and Ecclesiastical, Caves of WA, Mining, Hospitals, Schools and Education, Country Districts, Cities and suburbs, Dairying, Farming, Institutions, Explorers and exploration, Political parties, Pearling, Biographical index, Sporting and recreation.
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