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This is a story of the old frontier where the young ringers rode hard and drank hard. A world where aboriginal ringers were among the best horse riders there were. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any queries? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
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. -
An interesting collection of stories and illustrations about the unique red gum forest area of Victoria. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Please note that on the inside back cover there is an original price sticker plus Copy 306 handwritten next to it. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
The book looks at the central themes of convict women's history in Australia, ranging from the female factories and orphan schools to sexuality and freedom. These women and the choices they made shaped the world in which they lived. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Please note that the top of page 5 has been creased from being turned over at some stage. Apart from that the book is in good condition. Any questions? Please ask prior to purchase. -
This book is a sought-after-collectable for cookbook enthusiasts and contains regional French recipes adapted for modern kitchens, along with information on ingredients, herbs and culinary history. 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 301-page fictitious novel begins in 1845 within the hills and mountains of The Three Moon Valley which is the tribal home of the mystical Korang Gorang people. This ancient culture, on the oldest continent, clash dramatically with the first settler to the valley, the rich Rupert Courtney, an English aristocrat. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Note that the rear of the dustjacket has been reinforced at the top of the first fold. For its age it is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This 200-page softcover book tells the story of Aboriginal involvement in the northern cattle industry in Australia. Combining new skills with old they shaped a unique Aboriginal cattle country, thereby making a major contribution to the economy of Australia's north. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Please note there are old brown age? marks inside the front and back covers. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Father Browne was sent to Australia for health reasons, having suffered gassing in World War 1. This book presents Father Browne's portrait of post-war Australia in the developing cities of Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth and of the sweat and toil of the Outback. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the softcover/paperback book of 374 pages that you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
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 178-paged hardback book with dustjacket is in good condition throughout. And what a beautiful book it is. 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 book traces the history and development of horse drawn vehicles in Australia including drays, sulkies, German wagons, thoroughbrace coaches and hackney cabs. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Note the former owner's name is on several pages and a newspaper cutting from the Herald Sun 1996 has been taped to one page. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This is a local history book which was published in 1990. It details the history of the Murray Shire region in Australia with regional stories and historical records. This 470-page hardback book with dustjacket is in 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. -
First edition 1982, publisher Hyland House, Melbourne, Australia. This book tells the story of Australia's oldest provincial tennis club, Geelong lawn tennis club. It contains photographs, interview material as well as newspaper and personal accounts. 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 classic autographical book telling the author's childhood story overcoming polio. It is a beloved piece of Australian literature. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Note the inscriptions at both the front and back of the book. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
The Millewa is situated in the far north-west of the Mallee in Victoria. It was settled and cleared for farming in 1926. The Sunset Country lies to the south. The author prepared this reference book to help educate people, thus to assist in preserving the local flora for future generations. 260 species of flora are included in the text. The many grasses and introduced species are not included. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Note the inscription and black texta markings. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This book provides a riveting glimpse into the lives, loves and inspiration of some of Australia's most important artists and reveals the private thoughts and fascinating stories of the art, the artworks and the people behind them. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. The book is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This 2nd Edition supersedes the first edition and continues to document pre 1975 Australian potters and their potteries. This is a very hard to find publication and a wonderful resource. A further 600 marks have been added to this edition. 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 first edition 324 paged hardback book with dustjacket tells the story of how the Australian wheat industry developed in the 20th century. The book focuses on the period since 1939, the year that the national wheat stabilisation scheme was introduced and the Australian Wheat Board established. The story continues up until 1989 when, after a long and bitter battle, the industry was deregulated. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
'Water for Gold' documents the fascinating 27-year long battle to slake Central Victoria's thirst by building the Coliban System of Waterworks, an engineering marvel that still supplies Bendigo and Castlemaine to this day. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
A small paperback book of 238 pages, published by University of Queensland Press. In 1928 Charlie Schulz arrived at Humbert River Station to take up the position of manager. He stayed in this role for over forty years. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Margaret McLelland is passionate about Rupertswood Mansion and after several decades working in marketing, tourism and event management she took over its lease in 2007. She established one of Australia's most welcoming conference and function centres and a luxurious B&B. This beautiful hardback book with dustjacket has been signed by Margaret. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Ultimate Road Trips: Australia covers forty of the best driving holiday routes in Australia. The trips have been organised into types of road trips, i.e. long weekends, short breaks, epic journeys, bucket-list drives. The 334 pages also include where to eat and sleep, travelling distances and what to see and do along the way. The book is in good condition throughout. 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 scarce soft-cover, limited edition publication from 1988. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. The book is in good, clean condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
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. -
For anyone interested in architecture, history, travel or world cultures doors have a special attraction and fascination. This hardback book with dustjacket contains more than 500 photographs of doors from around the world. The author is a graphic designer and Jerome Markson, who wrote the foreword, is an architect renowned for designing homes with distinctive clean bold lines. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Producers, providores, viticulturists, vignerons and chefs are all featured in this guide to the regions, with local produce exulted and wine revered. Signature recipes with full page food shots are mingled amongst pages of stunning photography of the regions. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. The 371 -page softcover publication is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
In this book the author shares his take on Christmas with us. There's no need to be stressed if you find yourself as the host. The approach here is fresh, fun, lighthearted and accessible, with an enticing and cleverly put-together line up of Christmas greats with new twists on how to prepare them. Please refer to the photos as these are of the book you will receive. The 178-page hardback book is in good condition throughout. Please note the black texta line that is visible on the lower page edges when the book is closed. 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. -
Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the 256-page hardback book you will receive. The book is in good condition throughout. The price includes handling and postage Australia wide. 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. -
This non-fiction memoir about Pikelet, the rescue dog, shares the highs and lows of pet rescue. It is illustrated throughout with iconic photos from his social media accounts. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch 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. -
South Australia comprises twelve regions with world class produce. This book provides a snapshot of those regions and the producers in them. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. 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. -
An excellent book with over 150 recipes for AGAS and other range ovens. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? 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 book is number two in the Susan series. The original edition was published in 1955. Please refer to all photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. For its age the book is in good condition throughout although there is tanning to some pages. 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 paperback/softcover publication of 48 pages was written and illustrated by Ellen Lee Osterfield. It was based on her personal experiences of travelling with her parents and understanding the highs and lows of life on the road. 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, 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. -
Please refer to all the photos provided to ascertain whether you are happy with the condition of this book. Note the dark smudged marks and the tear to top of page. The photos provided are of the book you will receive. Considering the age of this book it is in relatively good condition. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
The Golden Circle Cannery was at Northgate in Brisbane. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Note a small dark mark on the title page. For its age the book is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
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 189-page hardback book with dustjacket that you will receive. The book is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.