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Myrtle Rose White, the author, lived in the Australian outback from the age of sixteen. She lived on Lake Elder Station for seven years raising her children while her station manager husband battled to maintain the five thousand head of cattle under his command. From these experiences one of the classics of the Australian outback was written. This edition was reprinted by New Edition Rigby Limited in 1962. It is a 196 page hardback edition with dustjacket. It is in good condition throughout. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
This is an account of how Nick Cave rose out of the suburbs of Melbourne to become one of the world's most inscrutable rock stars. This softcover/paperback book has a crease and a scuff to the front cover, some dog-eared pages and some marks in various places, including the back cover. Please refer to the photos provided to ascertain condition as these photos are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Taniwha is an iconic Australian name in the world of aprons. This company has been making aprons since the late 1930s. The waistband is approximately 52 cm long (across the waist) and each tie is approximately 40 cm long. There is one pocket. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the apron you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
I imagine this may have been a student's atlas. It is covered in plastic which could be removed. On the rear of the book the retail sticker from Brown Study in Ringwood remains. My mother, funnily enough, bought many of our school books there and I remember once purchased the covering process in either brown paper or plastic and labelling would begin. This book is in good, clean condition for its age. Please refer to the photographs provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
The majority of these stories were written in the 1960s when Mirritji was living at Maningrida. A variety of people encouraged him in this and assisted by editing the stories only so far as to make them comprehensible to a European reader. Please refer to the photos provided of this softcover/paperback 72-page book as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Open your kitchen up to the flavours of the Meditteranean and introduce mouth-watering recipes from Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Lebanon. Set out into easy to navigate sections - Soups, Salads, Starters, Pasta, Main Meals and Sweets. This hardback edition of 272 pages is in good condition. Please refer to the photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
A 44 page hardback reference book dating to 1968 detailing 'A Background To Colour Tube Adjustments For The Service Engineer'. Also stated in the preface that 'The information contained in this publication is based on material supplied by engineers of the company's application laboratories, in particular by D.J. King of the Mullard Central Application Laboratory. The material has been edited by Miss B. J. Huttlestone of the Mullard Central Technical Services. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
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. -
These stories are told in local Aboriginal languages Kija, Jaru and Kriol and translated into English. Moola Bulla Station was a centre, infamous for its brutal punishments and strict controls. These histories from the Kimberley Aboriginal people are authentic and direct. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the 258-page softcover book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the hardback book with dustjacket that you will receive. The illustrations by Christine Davenier are delightful. Note that the rear dustjacket has a couple of marks and the top edge is slightly wavy. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
The story follows the immigration selection process, the long sea voyage to Australia, the search for accommodation and work plus the psychological, physical and emotional hardships associated with resettlement in Western Australia in the 1950s. These experiences are illuminated with the inclusion of oral history accounts and an extensive collection of photographs and illustrations. This is a heavy book of 336 pages. It is hardback with dustjacket. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Note please the stain on the top upper edge of the front cover dustjacket. Apart from this the book is in good condition. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Tulo Gordon knows personally how European control, imposed upon the Aboriginal people of Australia, has changed their lives. Please refer to all the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Note that I have included some photos without the dustjacket to show the scuffs. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
These ELOFHANS mid century salad servers were made in Japan to a Danish design. They are approximately 23 cm long with a combination of stainless steel and orange plastic. Please refer to both photos provided. -
A boxed set of six sterling silver mid 20th century demitasse spoons by Tasmanian silversmith Dorothy Pickett. Stamped to the underside DP HOBART STG.SILVER Dorothy worked as a silversmith for both herself and Sargisons Jewellers in Hobart from about 1947 to 1980. She has since passed away. These spoons are similar in design to those held in the Powerhouse Museum by Harold Sargison, circa 1920s. -
'Scotty in Gumnut Land' is one of May Gibbs' lesser known stories. When the gate was left open Scotty was out and away! Into all the adventure that Gumnut Land and its characters had to offer. This Angus & Robertson edition was reprinted in 1988. It is in very good condition throughout. Note the addition of a book- plate which has not been written on. The dust jacket is somewhat faded along the spine. Please refer to the photos provided. -
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. -
When thousands of Chinese landed in South Australia it was a marathon walk, originally from Adelaide, then from Victor Harbour and finally from Robe. This was to avoid paying a capitation tax of ten pounds. The provisions of a Victorian Act of 1855 sought to dramatically limit Chinese immigration by restricting the number of crew and passengers on each ship bringing Chinese into Victoria. This 183-page softcover/paperback book is in good condition. Note some creases on rear cover. Nothing bad but mentioned for accuracy. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Maggie Beer's philosophy is simple - to cook from the heart and to live in harmony with the seasons. This book is overflowing with memories, musings and recipes and is a personal collection of Maggie's most treasured food experiences. The beautiful photography is by Mark Chew. The 198-page soft cover/paperback book is in good condition throughout. Please refer to the photos provided. Note that the corners of the covers are slightly raised. Any questions? Please get in touch.
