Soldier Settlement in Australia 1916–1939
by
Bruce Scates, Melanie Oppenheimer
Language: English
Release Date: September 22, 2016
When Australian soldiers returned from the First World War they were offered the chance to settle on 'land fit for heroes'. Promotional material painted a picture of prosperous farms and contented families, appealing to returned servicepeople and their families hoping for a fresh start. Yet just 20...