Across the Lake: A History of Lake Grace 1911 - 1992 by John Bird

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Book has minor edgewear. Author has signed book. Previous owner has inscribed inside cover. Interior and binding are excellent. Dust jacket is in good condition with creasing at top and tail and near spine. Please see images for more information.

Lake Grace is located in the eastern Wheatbelt region of Western Australia and is the major route for those travelling between the Wheatbelt and Albany. It is an agricultural town that was established in 1911 and gazetted in 1916.

This book is divided into thirty chapters covering the early European settlement, the development of town infrastructure, Schooling, community and church, the impact of depression, two world wars and the implementation of the soldier settlement scheme.

A chapter is devoted to the town's sporting pursuits and provides a list of notable football players.