The Enterprising Thomas Fitzsimmons of Woodend: Adventures and Survival in Colonial Australia by Paul Burke

This is the story of Thomas and Eliza, the family they raise and the enterprises they create to survive and prosper. He is a blacksmith, a publican, a timber miller and a farmer. Above all, his hotel, the “Sydney”, and land investments are the tangible realities that he holds onto and ultimately prove to be the salvation of his family. The family grows to maturity in Woodend but the restless spirit in Thomas reaches out and explores possibilities in Kyneton, Mt Macedon, Bendigo and Melbourne.

This books is published by the Woodend and District Heritage Society Inc. The Society is a voluntary organisation whose members are committed to increasing awareness and respect for the heritage of the district. Through the operation of its Local and Family History Resource Centre, it is responsible for the collection and preservation of all records relating to those areas of the Macedon Ranges originally contained within the former Shire of Newham and Woodend. The Centre holds an extensive collection of material and contributions and research enquires are welcome.

 

Paperback, 148pp, 2022

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This is the story of Thomas and Eliza, the family they raise and the enterprises they create to survive and prosper. He is a blacksmith, a publican, a timber miller and a farmer. Above all, his hotel, the “Sydney”, and land investments are the tangible realities that he holds onto and ultimately prove to be the salvation of his family. The family grows to maturity in Woodend but the restless spirit in Thomas reaches out and explores possibilities in Kyneton, Mt Macedon, Bendigo and Melbourne.

This books is published by the Woodend and District Heritage Society Inc. The Society is a voluntary organisation whose members are committed to increasing awareness and respect for the heritage of the district. Through the operation of its Local and Family History Resource Centre, it is responsible for the collection and preservation of all records relating to those areas of the Macedon Ranges originally contained within the former Shire of Newham and Woodend. The Centre holds an extensive collection of material and contributions and research enquires are welcome.

 

Paperback, 148pp, 2022

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Weight 0.700 kg
Dimensions 24 × 17 × 1 cm

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