Cyclopedia of Western Australia
# Cyclopedia of Western Australia

The Cyclopedia of Western Australia, edited by James Battye, was the pre-eminent written summary of Western Australia's development and context prior to World War I.

## Review of progress

It was created at a time that saw progress, and was subtitled:

   An historical and commercial review Descriptive and biographical facts figures and illustrations
   An Epitome of Progress

Contemporary reviews before and after publication reflected this sense. A similar review of the state of Western Australia appeared in publications at the centenary of the state in 1929.

## Publication details

Several editions have been produced.

* Battye, J.S. The Cyclopedia of Western Australia : an historical and commercial review : descriptive and biographical facts, figures and illustrations : an epitome of progress Adelaide: Printed and published for the Cyclopedia Company by Hussey & Gillingham, 1912. 2 volumes - . (xv, 775; xv, 1025 )
* Illustrated edition (1912-1913) - same details as above
* Facsimile edition: (1985) The Cyclopedia of Western Australia : an historical and commercial review : descriptive and biographical facts, figures and illustrations : an epitome of progress Carlisle, W.A : Hesperian Press. ISBN 0-85905-072-6 (set) ISBN 0-85905-074-2 (vol. 2) ISBN 0-85905-073-4 (vol. 1)
* Online edition

## Content

### Volume 1

Aborigines, Agriculture, Biographies, Commerce and Industry, Fauna and Flora, Geology, Government, History of Western Australia, Immigration, Tourism, Lands department, Medical, Fremantle, Perth, Police, The Press, Public services, Railways, Trans-Australian Railway, Shipping, Suburban Municipalities, Telegraph and Telephone, Trade and Customs, Woods and Forests.

### Volume 2

Agriculture, Churches and Ecclesiastical, Caves of WA, Mining, Hospitals, Schools and Education, Country Districts, Cities and suburbs, Dairying, Farming, Institutions, Explorers and exploration, Political parties, Pearling, Biographical index, Sporting and recreation.

