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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Made in the Glebe Mill, Kilcar, County Donegal, Ireland this pure new wool peaked cap will fit a small sized adult head. The peak has a large press stud which snaps into place on the body of the hat as shown in the photos provided. -
Mrs. Floate was an Australian, entirely self taught cook who was well known for winning a total of 1284 prizes in competitive cooking, for example winning the G.J. Coles Cup at the Royal Melbourne Show regularly. Mrs. Floate also also acted as a judge in the cooking section of various shows. This softcover booklet was produced by Robertson & Mullens Ltd. 107-113 Elizabeth St., Melbourne. Please check the photos carefully. The corners are missing on the front cover and the top right edge on the back cover is missing. The covers and endpapers are fragile but the rest is good for its age. -
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. -
Taken from the inside front dustjacket is "The Grace Park Lawn Tennis Club has numbered among its members some of the all-time greats of Australian tennis - men such as Australasia's first Davis Cup captain Alf Dunlop, Harry Hopman, Frank Sedgman, Merve Rose, Paul McNamee and Pat Cash; women such as Lorna Gyton, Esna Boyd, Grand Slam winner Margaret Court and Kerry Reid. Grace Park members have won a total of 132 Grand Slam singles and doubles titles. But this history is not just concerned with the champions. Joseph Johnson has set the story of the club against a background of the growth and development of Australian tennis over the past 100 years. He investigates the historical factors which culminated in the golden age of Grace Park and Australian tennis in the 1950s and 1960s. The history is rich in anecdotal material, which the author relates to the social, cultural and economic life of Melbourne, and in particular that of the Hawthorn area. AMAZING GRACE is not only an invaluable contribution to the history of sport in this country, but also sheds light on the social and recreational habits of the Australian people.' This 210 page hardback book with dustjacket was published by Grace Park Lawn Tennis Club, Hawthorn in 1989. It is in good overall condition. Please refer to the photos provided. Please note there is a small mark on the top of the rear dustjacket which goes through to the other side of the dustjacket. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This 236 page hardback book with dustjacket shares the recollections of pioneers on the central goldfields of Victoria. Written in the pioneers' own words it provides a unique record from the 1880s onwards in the way that men and women, thought, spoke and acted during the golden era. Please check all photos provided. For its age the book is in good condition throughout. Please note there is some fading to the rear dustjacket along the top and the spine and that there is a small tear at the top of the rear dust jacket near spine. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
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. -
'First Footprints' tells the story of ancient life on the driest continent on Earth throughout the greatest environmental changes experienced in human history. Australia's first inhabitants created new technologies, designed ornamentation, engaged in trade and developed a sustainable society based on shared religious tradition and far-reaching social networks across Australia. Please refer to the photos provided. This 316-page softcover/paperback book is in good condition. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This is a powerful memoir of a true Australian legend. Archie Roach was one of the stolen generation who was a talented musician and lyric writer. He was the 2020 Victorian of the Year and passed away in 2022. This book won the 2020 Indie Book of the Year (Non Fiction). This is a hardback edition with dustjacket and in good condition. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This publication is not dated but may, from what I have read, date to 1939 or thereabouts. Considering its age and that it is paperback it is in good condition. The black and white illustrations are by Esther Paterson. Note there is tanning on external covers and note how the back internal cover has broken its stitches. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This item was issued by the MOBIL OIL COMPANY as a promotional giveaway in 1964, which coincided with the Beatles' visit to Sydney. The signatures on the front of the card are printed on rather than actually signed. On the back of the card is a bio of the band's success. Please check both photos provided thoroughly as these are of the actual item you will receive. Note please the horizontal crease towards the bottom of the card. This item is 60 years old and as such is not perfect. Please get in touch if you have any questions to ask prior to making a purchase. -
'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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A gorgeous caramel coloured peak cap in a warm combination of cashmere and wool. This style is a classic and a staple accessory in the cooler weather. A press stud is provided on the peak so the cap can be either fastened (as shown in photos) or not. It is Medium in size. Please check all photographs provided as these are of the cap you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Twenty-eight year old Ben Hall was shot dead by police in 1865 after a short career as a notorious bushranger in country New South Wales. This hardcover book with dustjacket of 231 pages delves into his life and how it came to that unfortunate end. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you shall receive. It is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase.
