The Cyclopedias that were published for most states of Australia around the beginning of the 20th Century are a significant resource of historical and biographical information on the state concerned - the people, industries, professional, commercial and social institutions and much more.
Outline of the contents of this volume:
History of N.S.W
Constitutional
Parliamentary
Federation
Geographical and Topographical
Treasury
Mint
Taxation
Lands
Agriculture
Forestry
Water Conservation and Irrigation
Mines and Mining
Public Works
Water Supply
Education
Technical Instruction
University
Colleges
Schools
Museums
Libraries
Post and Telegraph
Railways and Tramways
Law
City and Port of Sydney
Customs
Harbour Trust
Navigation
Harbours and Lighthouses
Fisheries
Observatory and Meteorological
Ecclesiastical
Architecture and Engineering
Naval and Military
Consuls
Local Government
Fire Brigades
Public Charities
Medical Institutions
Banking
Pastoral
Insurance
Shipping and Shipbuilding
Trade and Manufactures
Wine Growers, Merchants
Racing Clubs
Merchants
Newcastle
Maitland
Aside from being a fascinating read for social historians, this is a terrific genealogy resource for anyone exploring their family history or building a family tree.