South Australia: Handbook of Information for Settlers, Tourists and Others / compiled by Victor H. Ryan

Author: Victor H. Ryan
Publisher: Immigration, Intelligence & Tourist Bureau, Adelaide
Year: 1926
Printer: R.E.E. Rogers, Govt. Printer, Adelaide
Format: Hardcover
Pages: viii, 159 pages
ISBN: N/A
Type of Book: Vintage travel and settlement handbook / Australian history reference

Issued by authority of the Minister of Immigration in March 1926, this fascinating handbook was produced to promote South Australia to settlers, tourists, and prospective residents. It offers a snapshot of the state during the interwar period, with information designed to inform and encourage migration, travel, and investment.

Rich in period detail, the book provides valuable insight into how South Australia was presented in the 1920s, making it an appealing piece for collectors of Australian history, travel ephemera, and government publications. Illustrated and indexed, it is both a useful reference and an evocative historical artefact.

Condition

Good condition. Rubbing to covers, small tears to the top and bottom of the spine, curling to corners, and general shelf wear. A sound vintage copy with age-related wear consistent with use.

Why You’ll Love It

A wonderful piece of Australian social and migration history, this 1926 handbook captures how South Australia wished to present itself to the world. Ideal for collectors of Australian travel guides, state history, and early 20th-century government publications