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A most informative paperback/softcover book of 313 pages which presents the history of agriculture in the Bendigo district from 1835 to 1985. Please refer to the photographs provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This is a 168 page hardback edition with dustjacket which has been signed by the author, Suzanne Falkiner and published by Valadon Publishing, Australia, 1981. Founded in 1882 as a Merino stud, Haddon Rig is managed by George Falkiner, his daughter Olivia and their management team. In 2016, the Falkiner family celebrated 100 years of ownership of one of Australia’s premier Merino studs. Please refer to all photos provided. Note that some marks are present on the first couple of pages. Overall though the book is in good condition for its age. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This is the story of Australia's most successful soldier settlement scheme. The settler families pioneered their properties, many of them living in tin sheds for months or even years, without hot water, electricity or even a proper access road. Please refer to all photos provided and note reinforcement to top of inner side of dust jacket and a circular mark on the opening page which goes through to the other side. Please get in touch prior to purchase if you have any questions. The price includes postage Australia wide. -
Remote rural Australia could never have been settled without the heavy-duty draught horses, especially the Clydesdales imported from Scotland in the 1820s or without the bullock teams. This book is the first to explore in detail the vital roles played by our beasts of burden in the development of outback Australia. Please refer the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
A fabulous book! Please refer to the three photos provided as these are of the book you shall receive. This 199-page 2011 hardback book with dustjacket is in good condition throughout. If you have any questions please get in touch. -
Please refer to all photos provided as these are of the book you shall receive. This 272-page hardback book with dustjacket is in good condition throughout. If you have any questions please get in touch. -
The author has used individual memories to create a rich social history of Australia from 1948. Please refer to the photos as these are of the 276-page hardback book with dustjacket you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Legendary Australian R.M. Williams shares stories of his most memorable encounters in the bush. These stories are set against the backdrop of stunning photography of Central Australia from leading photographers Peter MacDonald and Ewen Bell. This is a beautiful book to keep or gift. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
In a journey that took author Richard Buxton seven years to complete, Matthew Flinders' path circumnavigating Australia was followed, 200 years later than Flinders' original journey. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the 276-page hardback book with dustjacket you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This book tells the story of two of the bloodiest decades in organised crime. The author was one of Australia's most experienced taskforce detectives who infiltrated the N' Drangheta, finally befriending the Griffith Godfather, Antonio Romeo. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you wll receive. Any questions? Please get in touch 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. -
SCARCE publication. This small, informative softcover, 148-page book tells the story of the gold pioneering town of Kingower, Victoria and the history of the few families who still remained there (in 1975) and their descendants. It is not, as the author herself stated 'intended to be a complete history of Kingower'. Please refer to all the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This hard-to-find soft cover publication of 114 pages is in good condition throughout. The gold finish on the front cover is rubbed in places. 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 is a signed edition by the author and tells the history of the Colac Aero Club and aviation in the western district of Victoria. This softcover/paperback book contains many photos and personal aviation experiences. I have included two brochures which are relevant to the book. This project was supported by a grant from the Colac Otway Shire. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch -
Lindy Chamberlain was accused of killing her then nine week-old baby Azaria while camping at Uluru (then known as Ayers Rock). Lindy maintained from the beginning that she had seen a dingo leaving the tent where Azaria was sleeping. The prosecution case was circumstantial and depended upon forensic evidence that was eventually found to be deeply flawed. She and her husband Michael, co-accused, were officially pardoned in 1987 and had their convictions quashed by the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory in 1988. This is Lindy's version of the story. It is a heavy book of 768 pages. 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 publication marks a great milestone in the history of the northern Victoria town, Rochester, on its centenary celebrations. It is a record of its history and progress, with many illustrations and photographs. Please refer to the photographs I have provided as these are of the book you will receive. Note the two small brown marks on the upper side edge of book. For its age this softcover/paperback book is in very good condition. Any questions? Please ask prior to purchase. -
First edition hardcover book with dustjacket covered in plastic. This lavish book retraces and celebrates the history of this famous company as it marked its 60th anniversary. This French leather goods company is well known for its Le Pliage line, a collection of foldable travel bags made of vinyl with leather trim. Two billion Le Pliage bags have been sold since 1993. 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 scarce 162-page hardback book has black and white photographs and various maps included. Please refer to all the photos provided and note that the dustjacket is imperfect. The book itself is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch.
