The Murray District of Western Australia: A History by Ronald Richards (1978)

Author:
Ronald Richards

Publisher:
Shire of Murray, Pinjarra, Western Australia, 1978

Format:
Hardcover with dust jacket

Pages:
xii, 500 pages + 40 pages of plates, includes maps and illustrations

ISBN:
9780959616804 / 0959616802

Condition:
Very Good – light wear and small tears to dust jacket, corners of covers bumped. Internally clean and tightly bound.

Description:
A landmark regional history, The Murray District of Western Australia by Ronald Richards offers a detailed and expansive account of the development of the Murray River region from colonisation through the 20th century. Commissioned by the Shire of Murray, this substantial volume examines the social, economic, and cultural evolution of the area, while placing strong emphasis on its Indigenous history.

Chapters include an in-depth account of the Battle of Pinjarra, early settler experiences, and traditional life among the Pinjarup and Bibbulman peoples. Throughout the text, Aboriginal presence and perspectives are given continual attention—making this a key reference for both local history and early frontier relations in Western Australia.

Why You’ll Love It:
A deeply researched and richly presented history that honours both Indigenous and settler narratives. Essential for historians, genealogists, and collectors interested in Western Australia’s colonial development and the region’s complex past.