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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. -
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. -
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 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. -
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.
