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Our Woodlands Wealth and Western Australia Timber Trade
The article traces jarrah and karri forests' role in Western Australia growth from early colony days. It notes early sawpit methods, import of timber for houses and boats, and the shift to export timber, with 120 mills and last year’s exports valued at £1,473,799. It highlights reckless past exploitation, later conservation efforts, and the significance of Savannah forests for mining in the southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan River
Perth
Western Australia
State Savings Bank
Kocson
Sawyers
Joel
Mount Eliza
Guildford
Fremantle
Jim
Ieee
Jarrah
Pont
Rockingham
Hamelin Bay
Flinders Bay
Commonwealth
South Africa
United Kingdom
New Ceylon
Belgium
India
Mauritius