When River was Roadway: Pioneer Farmers of Brisbane’s Seventeen Mile Rocks District

This book focuses on the 19th century settlement of Seventeen Mile Rocks suburb, Jindalee, Mt.Ommaney and parts of Sinnamon Park and includes a detailed description of the pioneer community, including the countries of origin of settlers, key aspects of lifestyle including modes of transport, the establishment and the history of community institutions. The book also includes a history of the pioneers’ farming activities including the changing pattern of land ownership, changing sizes of land holdings and changing land usage over time.

Publisher: Centenary Suburbs Historical Society

Date Published: 2011

Book Condition: Near fine soft cover showing minor edge wear to covers

ISBN: 9780980884113