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Backsight : a history of surveying in colonial Tasmania / by Alan Jones

This history examines the development of land surveying and mapping in a colonial context, detailing the professional and political challenges of establishing boundaries and infrastructure. It traces the evolution of the trade from early settlement to modern organisation.

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Accession Number: 23945

Site: Vernon O Content

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