A Settler's 35 Years' Experience in Victoria, Australia And how £6 8s. became £8,000

"A Settler's 35 Years' Experience in Victoria, Australia" by E. Hulme, is a recollection of one man's transformation from newcomer to successful farmer in 19th-century Australia. The story chronicles the author’s three and a half decades in Victoria, beginning with his arrival in Melbourne with very little and his initial foray into the demanding world of mining. Alongside family and other miners, he confronted sickness and the demanding conditions of the goldfields. Shifting his focus to agriculture, he imparts wisdom on land selection, farming methods, and the virtues of perseverance and moderation. The book emphasizes the power of hard work and community spirit in turning a small fortune of £6 8s. into a thriving farm worth £8,000, demonstrating the opportunities that await those willing to face the challenges of frontier life.