WEST AUSTRALIANA

The book covers Broome’s first one hundred years, 1883-1983. In addition to the story of pearling, including the introduction of pearl farming in the 1960s, the author adds historical and contemporary insights into the colourful port of pearls.

• 196 p., [24] p. of plates (some col.) ; 22 cm. (Some shelfweat to jacket.)

Second Edition. #1219R/0121/171021/310122/020722/021122/091122/070423/170124/150924

A history of Broome and the pearling industry ; includes chapter entitled “The Aboriginals” discussing the Aboriginal people of the Broome area, contacts with Europeans, the Beagle Bay mission and the leprosy outbreak in the 1930s.
Western Australia. Broome, to date | Pearling industries. Western Australia. Broome, to date | Pearl industry and trade — Western Australia — Broome — History. | Settlement and contacts – Macassans and Indonesians. | Settlement and contacts – Japanese. | Religions – Christianity – Missions. | Health – Infectious diseases – Leprosy. | Occupations – Pearlers. | Broome (W.A.) — History. | Roebuck Bay (WA West Kimberley SE51-06, SE51-10) | Wupipi / Broome (WA West Kimberley SE51-06)