A Country To Be Reckoned With: The true story of Australia’s pioneer stock agent (Australia: a personal story)

In the 19th century Australia went from struggling penal colony to a thriving community with a glowing future.
The life of George Matcham Pitt, grandson of pioneer woman Mary Pitt, spanned the greater part of this century. A larger than life character, master of rhetoric, fond of quoting from classic poets, opinionated and generous to a fault and friend to everyone other than politicians, GM – as he was known – went from humble farmer to landowner, auctioneer, Mayor and the founder of one of Australia’s first and best-known stock and station agents Pitt, Son & Badgery.

His story is told, with love and admiration and occasional astonishment, by his great great granddaughter. It is the tale of the transformation of a nation, and a man, in the remarkable country called Australia. “. . . a most entertaining and well-written publication. Author Patsy Trench has made it clear what her factual sources are, and where her imagination has filled the gaps, with comprehensive references and chapter notes.” History magazine, Royal Australian Historical Society

“This is an accessible approach to history and aims for a wide readership of those who want more than dry history and facts. It . . . contains the stories of people to be reckoned with, along with the country itself. Good Australian stories.” Descent magazine, Society of Australian Genealogists