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Wool way bills are documents that record the transportation of wool from one place to another. They contain information such as the quantity of wool, the destination, and the date of shipment. The business Goldsbrough, Mort & Company Limited was established in 1848 and its registered office was at 526 Bourke Street, Melbourne. The company dealt in wool, hides, sheepskins, tallow, furred skins etc. In 1962 Goldsbrough, Mort & Co merged with Elder Smith & Co to form Elder Smith Goldsbrough Mort & Co Ltd. This means that this item is dated at pre 1962. Please check all photos provided to assess the condition of this item. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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Winner of the Courier-Mail Book of the Year this book tells about inland Australia, a set of linked journeys into the Australian landscape, its past and its present, its people and its half-remembered secrets. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the 327-page softcover/paperback book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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This is the twelfth book in the Billabong series. Originally published in 1935 this is a hardback edition from 1981 published by Ward Lock Limited London. Please refer to all the photos provided. The book is in very good condition but note the vertical scratch on the rear cover. Please get in touch if you have any questions prior to purchase.
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The authors are both expert botanists and naturalists and have drawn on a wide variety of sources for this book, ranging from the journals of explorers and aboriginal lore to their own practical experiments. 'Wild Food in Australia' tells not only how one can survive in the desert or any other apparently inhospitable environment but it also gives many new ideas for supplementing one's daily diet with unusual and interesting bush foods. This 284-page softcover/paperback book is in good condition. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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Please refer to the three photos provided and enlarge them for closer inspection as they are taken of the item you shall receive. This is a vintage comic and as such may show signs of wear or damage due to its age. Please get in touch if you require additional information prior to making a purchase. Thank you.
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From the author, " I had experienced absolute freedom - I had felt that my body was without boundaries, limitless: that pain didn't matter, that nothing mattered at all - and it intoxicated me." 'Walk Through Walls' is the story of a twelve-year collaboration with fellow performance artist Ulay, much of which was spent penniless in a van travelling across Europe; a relationship that began to unravel and came to a dramatic end atop the Great Wall of China. Please refer to all photos provided. Note please that the knife is not included in the sale but used to prop open the pages. The book is in good condition overall. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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Please refer to the three photos provided and enlarge them for closer inspection as they are taken of the item you shall receive. This is a vintage comic and as such may show signs of wear or damage due to its age. Note there is vertical tear on the front cover. Please get in touch if you require additional information prior to making a purchase. Thank you.
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Please refer to the three photos provided and enlarge them for closer inspection as they are taken of the item you shall receive. This is a vintage comic and as such may show signs of wear or damage due to its age. Please get in touch if you require additional information prior to making a purchase. Thank you.
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Please refer to the three photos provided and enlarge them for closer inspection as they are taken of the item you shall receive. This is a vintage comic and as such may show signs of wear or damage due to its age. Please get in touch if you require additional information prior to making a purchase. Thank you.
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Please refer to the three photos provided and enlarge them for closer inspection as they are taken of the item you shall receive. This is a vintage comic and as such may show signs of wear or damage due to its age. Please get in touch if you require additional information prior to making a purchase. Thank you.
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Please refer to the three photos provided and enlarge them for closer inspection as they are taken of the item you shall receive. This is a vintage comic and as such may show signs of wear or damage due to its age. Please get in touch if you require additional information prior to making a purchase. Thank you.
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This gorgeous compact by Stratton England appears unused. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the item you will receive. The detail on the lid features a stem and three small pearls which are probably imitation. A special gift for a special person or spoil yourself. Please get in touch with any questions prior to purchase.
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A gorgeous vintage half apron with two pockets. I doubt it has ever been worn. The fabric feels like linen. The waistband is approximately 51 cm long (across the waist) and the ties each measure approximately 48 cm. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the apron you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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This gorgeous vintage half apron still has that new feel so I doubt it has ever been worn. Having a pocket too is an advantage. The aqua blue waistband is approximately 50 cm. in length (across the waist). Each tie is approximately 44 cm. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the apron you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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'Weeping Rock' is a 15-foot waterfall located within the 'Leura Cascades' and a peaceful spot well loved by photographers. Please refer to the three photos provided to inspect and ascertain the condition of this vintage powder compact. Note that there is verdigris present, a result of atmospheric oxidation. If you have any questions please ask them prior to purchase.
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This item is for collection only. On offer is a vintage metal Australian Artcraft road workers safety/warning lamp. On the top ACC is imprinted which shows it originated from a city council somewhere beginning with the letter A. The lamp inside is intact and originally would have been filled with kerosene. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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A scarce publication issued by the Australian Road Safety Council with the co-operation of BP Australia Ltd. Printed by the Specialty Press, Melbourne. This is the fourth edition of this publication, a 1962 reprint. The booklet gives the reader 29 road rules to help them stay safe. Please check both photos provided. The inside pages are in good condition.
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''Cole's Funny Drawing Book'', written and illustrated by J.W. Sampson, Melbourne circa 1951. Printed for the publishers E W Cole Publishing House, 343 Little Collins Street Melbourne by Wilke & Co. Ltd. 19-47 Jeffcott Street Melbourne Victoria. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the item you will receive. For its age the booklet is in good condition with some pages completed. Refer to the back cover and you will see that Sue Smith has written her name faintly in two places. I have left it there rather than remove it. Any questions? Please get it touch prior to purchase.
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Victorian Volunteer Rifles collar badge (single), brass. Motto 'Aut Pace Aut Bello' (Either by war or by peace). Research indicates that this badge dates to the 1870s but please do your own research. The two lugs on the rear are intact. Please check both photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. Product ID: 005
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This illustrated hardback book of 191 pages reveals some of the most beautiful and innovative converted vehicles on the road and the most creative of van dwellers, to inspire and delight every aspiring vanlifer. This book is in good condition. Note the small mark on the inside front cover. Nothing major but mentioned for accuracy. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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In this highly informative and practical book published by Five Mile Press, we are given an insight into the origin of Australia's gardening traditions. Regardless of the period home you have, its appearance will be greatly enhanced by a garden in keeping with its architectural style. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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Crafted in Australian merino wool the name Toorallie is synonymous with quality. This classic scarf features block colours and will be a staple wardrobe accessory through the colder weather. It is generously sized at approximately 50 x 170 cm. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the item you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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This book celebrates the extraordinary and colourful history of the iconic Tolarno Bistro in Fitzroy Street, St Kilda. Started in the 1960s by Georges and Mirka Mora, art met life with interesting results. Tolarno Bistro closed in 2006 and this book is a record of an influential era of cooking, eating, drinking and being creatively merry. Authors are Iain Hewitson and Bob Hart and photography is by Greg Elms. This 264-page hardback book with dustjacket is in good condition throughout. Please refer to the photographs provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.
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Yang Liu was born in 1976 in Beijing and moved to Germany at the age of 13. After studying at the University of Arts Berlin, she worked as a designer in Singapore, London, Berlin and New York. In 2004 she founded her own design studio. Her works have won numerous prizes in international competitions and can be found in museums and collections all over the world. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the small, hardback book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
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The 15th, 16th and 17th centuries saw masterpieces of painting and sculpture created in Italy. This book views these richest 300 years of Italian Art. The National Gallery Australia (Canberra) and the Melbourne Museum displayed major works from many regions of Italy in 2002 and this softcover publication of 271 pages is from this exhibition. The book is weighty and in good condition throughout. Please refer to all photos provided. Note a linear indentation on the back external cover. Any questions? Please get in touch.