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Synopsys: "Miners and Millionaires: The First One Hundred Years of the People, Markets, and Companies of the Stock Exchange in Perth, 1889-1989" is a thorough historical examination of the Perth Stock Exchange's first century. The author, Graeme Adamson, meticulously explores the integral role this institution played in shaping the city and the state's economic landscape. From the pioneering prospectors who sparked the great gold rushes to the advent of billion-dollar mining companies, the book lays out the exchange's evolution, its successes, and struggles. Adamson also treats readers to vibrant profiles of influential personalities that shaped this economic landscape. This is an insightful look into the practices, operations, and influence of the Perth Stock Exchange on Western Australia, making it an essential read for those interested in economics, history, and the development of business in the region.

Synopsis

Title: Miners and Millionaires: The First One Hundred Years of the People, Markets, and Companies of the Stock Exchange in Perth, 1889-1989
Author/Publisher: Graeme Adamson, Australian Stock Exchange (Perth)
Publication Year: 1989
Format: Illustrated Hardcover with Dust Jacket

Graeme Adamson's 'Miners and Millionaires' offers a comprehensive non-fiction account of the Perth Stock Exchange, meticulously detailing its pivotal first century. Published in 1989 by the Australian Stock Exchange itself, this volume provides a deep dive into the financial institution that significantly shaped Western Australia's economic fortunes.

The work traces the compelling interplay between the key individuals, the evolving markets, and the companies that defined the region's commercial landscape from its inception in 1889 through to 1989. It stands as an authoritative history, chronicling the booms, busts, and the enduring spirit of enterprise that characterised the era.

• Centuries of Commerce: This historical narrative spans a full century, meticulously charting the development of the Perth Stock Exchange from its founding in 1889 to its centenary in 1989, highlighting key milestones and transformative events.
• Perth's Economic Engine: Explore the profound impact of the Stock Exchange on the economic growth and diversification of Perth and the broader Western Australian state, illustrating its role in resource development and urban expansion.
• People and Prosperity: Discover the influential 'miners' and 'millionaires' – the entrepreneurs, investors, and brokers – whose visions, risks, and strategies were instrumental in forging the identity and success of the local market.
• Market Evolution: Gain insight into the intricate workings and adaptations of the stock market itself, examining how trading practices, regulations, and investment trends evolved over a hundred years of dynamic change.

As a first edition, vintage illustrated hardcover complete with its dust jacket, 'Miners and Millionaires' is an essential acquisition for collectors of Australian business history, financial market studies, or anyone with a keen interest in the economic development of Western Australia.

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