Description

Bush Justice is a non-fiction book by Pat Brown, Ron Studdy, and Ray Studdy-Clift, published in 1999. The book is a compelling historical account of the Perth Mounted Police Patrols of 1901-1903, a little-known but significant period in Western Australian history. The authors, with the support of the Western Australia Police Historical Society, meticulously detail the expeditions of Sergeant William Pilmer and his men as they enforced law and order across vast and remote bushland. This work provides a rare and valuable glimpse into the challenges of colonial justice, the difficult relationships between law enforcement and the Aboriginal population, and the unforgiving nature of the Australian outback at the turn of the 20th century. Bush Justice is an essential read for anyone interested in Australian police history, Western Australian history, and the era of colonial frontier justice.

Synopsis

Title: Bush Justice
Author/Publisher: Pat Brown Ron & Studdy-Clift (Hesperiau)
Publication Year: 1990
Format: Illustrated Paperback

Bush Justice offers a meticulously researched historical account of early Australian law enforcement, focusing specifically on the challenging and often remote operations of the mounted police. This non-fiction work delves into a pivotal yet often overlooked aspect of the nation's past, providing valuable insights into the maintenance of order in the developing territories.

Published in 1990 by Hesperiau, this first edition illuminates the crucial role played by the police in Western Australia, particularly detailing the Perth Mounted Police Patrols conducted between 1901 and 1903. It represents a significant contribution to understanding the unique difficulties and duties faced by these officers during a formative period of Australian history.

• Early Western Australian Policing: Explore the specific expeditions and daily challenges faced by the Perth Mounted Police Patrols from 1901 to 1903, a critical period for law and order in the vast landscape of Western Australia.
• Historical Documentation: This volume provides a detailed, non-fictional narrative supported by dedicated research, including insights gathered with the assistance of the Western Australia Police Historical Society.
• Illustrated Content: Enhancing the historical narrative, the book features illustrations, offering a visual dimension to the accounts of mounted police operations and the landscapes they traversed.

As a first edition detailing a specific and significant aspect of Australian history and law, 'Bush Justice' is an essential acquisition for collectors of Australiana, police history, and those interested in the social and legal development of Western Australia.

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This item has been professionally inspected and is in Good condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.

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