Summary
According to Chris McConville in Mum and Dad Made History (1988), under the Closer Settlement Act the government bought up and subdivided large properties in the Wando Vale area, and hundreds of families came to settle in the area.
Description of Content
Camp for workers involved in clover threshing.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Copied from Irene Pearce, 13 Mar 1986
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Place & Date Depicted
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Format
Negative, 35 mm, Black & White
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Classification
Agriculture & rural life, Working life - catering, Campsites
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Type of item
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References
Chris McConville, 1988. Mum and Dad Made History, Museum of Victoria, Melbourne
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Keywords
Agricultural Workers, Camp Sites, Motor Cars, Tents, Closer Settlement Scheme
