Map: Australia, 1924

Map of 'Australia', 1924.

With a small inset of Tasmania.

Central fold. In very good condition.

In 1924, when this map was printed, Australia was a young and developing nation still deeply connected to the British Empire, both politically and culturally. The country was recovering from the economic and social impacts of World War I, with returned soldiers reintegrating into civilian life and the government promoting population growth through immigration. Industrialization was expanding, though much of the economy remained reliant on agriculture and resource exports. Politically, Australia was experiencing growing tensions between labor unions and conservative forces, which would shape the countrys social policies in the years to come. In 1924, compulsory voting was introduced for federal elections, reflecting a shift toward greater civic engagement. Despite progress, the period was marked by inequality, particularly for Indigenous Australians, who remained disenfranchised and marginalized.

Large sheet, measuring 45 x 36 cm, including narrow margins.
Extracted from The Citizen's Atlas of the World, published in Edinburgh by John Bartholemew & Son, in 1924.
A real time capsule from the early post-World-War-One period. 
Framed, this sheet would look great in a study or man-cave. It could be personalized with some vintage travel ephemera, such as baggage labels, train tickets, etc.