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A settlers' home in the Mallee, 1920s. This house was probably built
of "fibrolite" (asbestos cement sheeting). Notes on the original photograph
read: "Although surrounding country is well cleared, this property has no
sign of a garden. Shortage of water would be a contributing factor. Termites
are a problem in this country. Note pet lamb."
Image Reference : 1(115)
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Clearing a block at Redcliffs, 1920s. Redcliffs was an entirely new
irrigation settlement established for soldier settlers in 1921. Vine fruits
were the main crop although citrus was also grown.
Image Reference : 1(116)
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"The Man that Carries the Others" from New Settlers' Handbook to Victoria,1924.
The closer and soldier settlement schemes were based on the belief that
primary production was the foundation of Victoria's future prosperity.
Image Reference : 1(267)
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Cultivating a soldier settlement, January, 1924. The sandy ground is being ploughed and fences have been erected but the land is still only roughly cleared.
Image Reference : 1(118)
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