Historical Records of AustraliaHistorical Records of Australia is a basic and vital source for early Australian history. The publication of Volume VIII of this series is of relevance in recently developed historical areas such as Aboriginal Studies and of continuing relevance to legal, administrative, and social history. The project began in 1914 with 33 volumes being published up until 1925 but was then discontinued. In 1997, the project was recommenced and Number VII of the third