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Two brothers, a camera and the War to End All Wars. This exhibition catalogue was published to accompany a selection of photographs and ephemera from the Grinton Collection. The fascinating First World War photographs were taken by Bendigo Brothers, Jack and Bert Grinton. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the softcover 64-page book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This 192-page softcover/paperback book looks at the extent and manner in which religion influences lives in the significant provincial city of Bendigo in Victoria, Australia. Learn about for instance, the range of churches available and the kind of theology they presented. Please refer to the photos provided. The book is in good condition. Note the semi-circular imprint on the front cover above the horizontal edge. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
A record of life in the small Victorian Western District town of Dunkeld (population 400) and the surrounding countryside, through the photographs taken by Richard Crawley over a period of 18 months. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the 124-page hardback book with dustjacket you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Dr Michael Braby is Curator of Entomology at the Museum and Art Gallery Northern Territory and is a leading authority on the taxonomy, biology and natural history of Australian butterflies and day-flying moths. Dr Penny Olsen is a research scientist and natural history writer. This 106-page softcover/paperback book is in good condition. 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 true classic of Australian literature, his simply written autobiography is an inspiration. If you haven't read this book you are missing out on a story of enduring hardships that we can barely fathom today. It is a story of a life lived to the full, the extraordinary story of an ordinary man. This is a PENGUIN paperback book of 422-pages. It is a revised edition published in 2005. Please refer to the photographs provided as these are of the item you shall receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
'A Late Dinner' is a delightful journey through Spain and Spanish cuisine. The author, Paul Richardson, brings to life the fascinating people who grow and cook and eat the hugely varied and little-known food of Spain. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the 274-page book you will receive. Please note two black marks on the lower edge. Apart from this the hardback book with dustjacket is in good condition. Any questions? Please ask prior to purchase. -
The book about a bush legend of the 2oth century, a man who shunned society and chose to live alone with nature and the Murray River as his lifeline. He survived using the resources that nature provided with a hint of support from other means. This hardback book of 112 pages is in good condition throughout. 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 softcover/paperback book of 298 pages tells the life of Alick Jackomos, a non-aboriginal person who crossed over into the Aboriginal world. He was the son of Greek migrant parents, born in Collingwood and growing up in the Great Depression. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are respectfully advised that this book contains names and images of deceased persons and culturally sensitive material. 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 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. -
Stephanie Alexander champions the quality and diversity of Australian produce, visiting local producers around Australia and sampling their wares. This hardback book with dustjacket of 248 pages includes 100 recipes for sharing around the table. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
To the author's dedication, his leadership and his intuition we owe the discovery of an antivenom to the bite of the Sydney Funnel-web spider, the development of venom detection kits and the pioneering pressure-immobilisation technique of first aid. Please refer to the photos provided of this 385 page softcover/paperback book as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch 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. -
Wendy is a survivor of drug dependence, bitter divorce, the deaths of Brett and their beloved daughter, Arkie. She is an incredible woman with a story to tell, so much more than a story of the cool girl hanging out with the bad boy. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the 288-page hardback book with dustjacket that you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
- This postcard dates to the 1980s or 1990s postmarked for Hobart.
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Ion Idriess was born in 1889 in Sydney and was a prolific Australian writer having written more than 50 books over 43 years (1927-1969). Please refer to all photos provided. Note that the dustjacket is present but has damage. The book itself is in good condition throughout. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
21 detailed maps showing all 4WD tracks, mines, old township and hotel sites, graves and historical features. Areas include Walhalla, Donnellys Creek, Woods Point, Big River, Jericho, Gaffneys Creek, Kevington, Enochs Point. Published by Paoletti's (Adventurer) Maps and Videos P/L. Softcover with spiral binding in good condition throughout. -
Alice in Wonderland is regarded as a classic in children's literature. This edition is a modern retelling of the story. The illustrations are bold and captivating. The pages are slightly glossy which means they show up any creases readily so please check all photos thoroughly. Note that one corner of the back cover has been bumped. 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.
