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At the age of eleven John Chandler was brough to Australia from England by his parents. He worked hard during the 1840s and survived 15 hour days working as a ploughboy and carrier of heavy goods. When his parents fell ill with typhoid he became the family's sole support for some time. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the 226-page paperback book you will receive. Note a crease to the top left hand edge of the back cover. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
An anthology of the best short stories and rhyming verse poetry entered in the Bendigo Goldfields Bush Poets Inc. Burke and Wills 150th Anniversary competitions by adults and school students. The foreword has been written by Jack Thompson. The book has been edited by Colin Carrington and published by Bendigo Goldfields Bush Poets Inc. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This is a scarce paperback book of 125 pages. The publication arose following a meeting of descendants of settlers and convicts who arrived in New South Wales aboard the Bellona in January 1793. A decision was then made to publish a biographical dictionary of the people who were aboard. The book has been covered in plastic which is not removeable. The book is in good condition but note the crease on the back cover. The crease goes through the back cover onto nearly half the pages. The creases could possibly be ironed out gently. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This heavy 232-page hardback book with dustjacket is a visual celebration of the most beautiful and perfectly preserved medieval villages in France, each a harmonious combination of architecture and landscape. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
After bushfires devastated Kangaroo Island's koala population, Kailas Wild (an arborist by trade) drove 1500 kilometres to offer assistance. Some of the injured koalas could only be reached by a tree climber and Kailas' expertise was critical to the rescue of over 100 koalas over seven weeks. This 207 - page hardback book is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
A fantastic and informative book for those interested in wool sheds. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This scarce hardbook tells the story and history of the North Old Boys Football Club, stories as told from those involved with the Club over five decades. The book holds a host of photos of teams, premierships and memorabilia over the 50 year period. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Please note the small section inside the back cover where the paper has torn. This could be glued down if desired. There are also two scuffs on the rear external cover. Any questions? Please ask prior to purchase. -
The Heart of Victoria is not found in Melbourne but north-west of the city and bay. The land tells many tales from earliest times through to the gold mining era. Please refer to all photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Please note there is a slight crease on the front cover. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
By 1930 Mosstrooper had become a public idol of the Great Depression in Australia. He was among the first horses inducted into the Australian Jumping Racing Association's Gallery of Champions. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any queries? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the 191-page book you will receive. The book is in good condition throughout. It records the total transformation within only 30 years of a Bedouin society into a country with the world's highest per capita income. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This is a scarce title, published by the Pinnaroo Historical Society in 2006. This 336-page book is in very good condition throughout. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This book is new and still sealed in shrink-wrap. For information regarding the book refer to the photo showing the back cover. It is the story of how the Tibetan national football team came to be. Any questions? Please ask prior to purchase. -
This publication, especially as a first edition, is scarce. At its peak, Inglewood was one of the richest gold mining areas of Victoria. The author was born in Inglewood and this book is the result of years of research. It is a paperback/softcover publication of 136 pages. For its age it is in good clean condition throughout. Please check all the photos provided to ascertain the condition for yourself. Note that the bottom right hand corner of the front cover has lifted over time. Any questions? Please ask them prior to purchase. -
This is a scarce book and is a hardback copy of 267 pages with dustjacket. Please refer to all photos provided to ascertain its condition as the photos are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. The price includes postage and handling, Australia wide. -
Only 500 of these 144-page books were printed, making it a scarce publication. It was the culmination of years of research by the author and has been printed on quality paper with a full-colour dust jacket with gold blocking. At the back of the book are a number of appendices, including a list of 3500 names of miners and the mines in which they worked. The text of the book is illustrated with more than 200 photographs, as well as drawings, maps and some technical descriptions. Please refer to all the photos provided and note the inscription by the author to the initial purchaser. Any questions? Please make contact prior to purchase. -
This is a 383 page hardback book with dustjacket published in 1985 by Brown Prior Anderson Pty Ltd, Burwood Victoria. It is in good condition throughout. The book provides a comprehensive history of the town of Heathcote and the surrounding Shire of McIvor. Major Mitchell led the first European exploration through the district in 1836. By 1852 the European population was nearing 400 and the indigenous population was estimated to be approximately 30. Gold was discovered in 1853 and the rush was on. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
A small, scarce softcover booklet produced for the 'Return to Arnold' celebrations of March 25th and 26th in 1967. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the item you will receive. Any questions? Please make contact prior to purchase. -
Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the 118-page hardback book with dustjacket that you will receive. This is a scarce 1981 edition of this title and is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
