Wynd, Ian.;

Barrabool Shire Vic lies on the southwestern boundary of Greater Geelong Vic, and extends from the Barwon River in the north to Bass Strait in the south. The Shire contains a wide variety of country, and includes some rich and productive agricultural land as well as rugged landscapes. The Shire also has a rich and varied history. It was one of the first areas occupied by settlers from Van Diemen's Land. The Shire was dominated by rural settlements until the end of the 19th century when seaside resort towns were established in Torquay, Anglesea and Aireys Inlet. This volume documents the rich history of the Shire and its residents, tracing the development of agriculture, the rise and fall of vine growing, the establishment of local government, and the impacts of the 20th century.

Barrabool Shire Vic lies on the southwestern boundary of Greater Geelong Vic, and extends from the Barwon River in the north to Bass Strait in the south. The Shire contains a wide variety of country, and includes some rich and productive agricultural land as well as rugged landscapes. The Shire also has a rich and varied history. It was one of the first areas occupied by settlers from Van Diemen's Land. The Shire was dominated by rural settlements until the end of the 19th century when seaside resort towns were established in Torquay, Anglesea and Aireys Inlet. This volume documents the rich history of the Shire and its residents, tracing the development of agriculture, the rise and fall of vine growing, the establishment of local government, and the impacts of the 20th century (A).

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