Irrigation Settlement: Some Historic Aspects in South Australia on the River Murray 1838–1978 by David Mack

Author:
David B. Mack

Publisher:
Cobdogla Steam Friends Society, Cobdogla, South Australia, [2003]

Format:
Softcover

Pages:
iv, 389 pages, with illustrations, maps, and portraits
Includes index and bibliography (p. 387)

ISBN:
[Not provided – local/regional publication]

Condition:
Very Good – light wear to covers; interior clean, well-bound, and richly illustrated.

Description:
A comprehensive regional history, Irrigation Settlement by David Mack details 140 years of land development along the River Murray in South Australia’s Riverland. Published by the Cobdogla Steam Friends Society, this substantial volume explores the technical, social, and political challenges of establishing irrigation and collective farming settlements. From early experiments in the 1830s to the expansion of irrigation engineering into the late 20th century, it offers an in-depth view of how water transformed the South Australian interior.

Why You'll Love It:
An essential reference for historians, engineers, and genealogists interested in rural development, water management, and settlement in the Murray River region. Rich in detail and local knowledge, this is a valuable addition to any collection focused on Australian agricultural and regional history.