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Wellington Landscapes: History and Heritage in a Gippsland Shire

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    This work was originally written by Meredith Fletcher and Linda Kennett as part of the Wellington Shire's Heritage Study.  Generously illustrated and with additional text, it now appears in book form for the general reader.
    The book traces the effects European settlements have had on the Gippsland landscape, beginning with the initial explorations and occupation, the development of primary industry and the utilisation of natural resources.  It then goes on to consider subsequent consequences such as the development of transport and communications, the building of permanent settlements, the management of "public" land and the processes developed to administer all of this.  Finally the emerging cultural institutions and ways of life are considered, followed by a brief description of towns and villages within the Shire.
    Care has been taken to describe and use as examples, things which are still observable today.  It is literally possible to use this book as a guide to explain why things you can still see around the Shire are where and why they are.
    There are many illustrations, which have been carefully chosen too.  The places depicted cover the whole Shire and no part is over-represented.  Importantly there is always a modern connection.  You may find a streetscape from the past which contains buildings still there.  You may find a modern photograph of a place or environment which has changed little.  You might find an illustration of a recognisable place showing an alternative use in the past.

Title:  Wellington Landscapes; History and Heritage in a Gippsland Shire
Authors:  Meredith Fletcher and Linda Kennett
Publisher:  Maffra & District Historical Society Inc
ISBN:  0-9597272-8-0
Format & content:  p/b 88 pages + cover; approx 190 x 250 mm; endnotes and comprehensive index; 40+ b/w photographs, maps
Price:  RRP $18.00; trade and society discounts available at publisher's discretion (email enquiries here)
Publication date: November 15th 2005

Publication supported by the Wellington Shire Council