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Philipps A
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Cover Type: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Publisher: Access Press
Publisher Place: Perth
Publisher Year: 1982
Edition: First Edition
Description: 161 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in Fine condition throughout.
Publishers Description: Surveying Western Australia. Popular account of surveying in 1920s in WA. Establishment of farm; reference to Aborigines.
Arriving in Australia at the age of nineteen, Alec Philipps worked on farming properties before taking up a virgin block near Kojonup district. He alternated between working as a surveyor and returning to work on the property.
Unique accounts of various surveying excursions, accompanied by interesting photographs. A tale of courage and determination, stamping the Philipps family as latter day pioneers.
ISBN: 0949795038
(195802)
