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Pioneers of Progress: The History of Two Catto Families in Australia
Author: Jennifer Lovell and Norma M Catto
Soft cover, very good condition. Signed by both authors. Numbered copy (102/300).
Pioneers of Progress: The History of Two Catto Families in Australia by Jennifer Lovell and Norma M. Catto (published 2007) is a richly detailed genealogical and social history that chronicles the journeys of two related Catto families—descendants of John Catto (1802–1872) and John Catto (1830–1918)—from Scotland and Tasmania to the Loddon–Campaspe region of Victoria in the early 19th century. Spanning 266 pages, the book combines archival records, facsimiles, maps, portraits, and family trees to trace the settlers’ establishment of farms, their community roles, and multi-generational experiences amid the challenges and opportunities of colonial Australia. It offers both a personal memorial—dedicated by Norma and Graeme Catto—and a contribution to local Victorian history, illuminating how these pioneering families shaped regional development and left enduring legacies in the district (books.google.com, catalogue.nla.gov.au, victoriancollections.net.au).
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