Description

Frank Boswood Lacy, born in New Zealand, came to the Kimberleys in 1923 and worked as a drover; account of Forrest River Mission, Munja Aboriginal Settlement and Mount Elizabeth Station; details of Aboriginal culture and work in cattle industry. New Zealand born Lacy worked on the Forrest River Mission (c 1924-1944); trecked from Broome to Wyndham; did the last Mule Pack Royal Mail run from Fitzroy Crossing & Halls Creek (1937); mustered along the Ord River basin; drove cattle to Katherine and ran the Mt Elizabeth Station (from 1946).

Synopsis

Title: The Rivers of Home: Frank Lacy - Kimberley Pioneer
Author/Publisher: Frank Lacy
Publication Year: 1978
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket

Published in 1978, 'The Rivers of Home' is a compelling firsthand account of pioneering life in the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia, penned by the man who lived it, Frank Lacy. This signed first edition offers an invaluable contribution to Australiana and local history, chronicling Lacy's journey from New Zealand to becoming a significant figure in the region's development.

The narrative delves into his experiences from 1923 onwards, detailing his arduous work as a drover and his profound engagement with the land and its people. It provides unique insights into life at key locations such as the Forrest River Mission, the Munja Aboriginal Settlement, and Mount Elizabeth Station, alongside a rich exploration of Aboriginal culture and the foundational cattle industry.

• Life as a Kimberley Drover: Frank Lacy's vivid descriptions transport the reader to the vast and challenging landscapes of the Kimberley, chronicling his early days as a drover and the demanding realities of life in remote Western Australia from 1923.
• Insights into Aboriginal Culture: The book offers a valuable perspective on Aboriginal culture and community life, drawing from Lacy's direct experiences at the Forrest River Mission and the Munja Aboriginal Settlement, where he spent considerable time.
• The Cattle Industry & Station Life: Readers gain an authentic understanding of the burgeoning cattle industry in the Kimberley, with detailed accounts of station operations, including Lacy's work at Mount Elizabeth Station and the broader economic landscape of the time.
• Unique Pioneering Ventures: Among the book's fascinating details are Lacy's involvement in the very last Mule Pack Royal Mail run from Fitzroy and his extensive trekking across the region, highlighting the ingenuity and resilience required for survival and communication.

As a signed first edition, 'The Rivers of Home' holds particular appeal for collectors of Australian history, regional memoirs, and signed works. It stands as a significant primary source document, offering an intimate and unvarnished glimpse into a pivotal period of Western Australian pioneering and its intertwined cultural and economic narratives.

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