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The author, Dorothy Owen, spent her childhood surrounded by the beautiful forested mountains of Warburton, Victoria. Her father Harry Matheson was a timber man, a steam engine driver of those pioneering bush days. From Harry's notes, typed on a large old fashioned typewriter, Dorothy tells his life story which encountered the Depression and WW1. This 175-page softcover/paperback 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 popular publication in its day with over 500,000 copies sold. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Please note aged marks on the front pages and at the back of this soft cover/paperback book. There are also stains on the top of some pages and the corner of one page in the Stocks and Soups section is missing. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
George Hare's story is one of adversity. His mother passed away when he was only eight months old and his life had many ups and downs. Please refer to the photographs provided as these are of the book you will receive. Note on the upper right top of front cover there is a small pale area (probably rubbing from where a price sticker was once affixed). Note also the highlighted text (six lines on page 5). This softcover/paperback book is in good condition. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
This book was first published in 1908 and established itself as a much-loved children's classic. This hardback edition of 249 pages was printed and bound in Germany. The 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. -
This 327 page hardback book with dustjacket provides a 'behind the scenes' look at the vibrant gastronomic culture found in Australia and introduces us to 50 chefs at the cutting edge of food and dining. This beautiful book features a profile on each chef with photographs as well as more than 150 of their signature recipes. The book is in good condition throughout. Sadly Mietta O'Donnell died in a car accident in Burnie, Tasmania on January 4th, 2001. Please refer to the photos provided. -
This informative 184 page paperback book was published in 2012 by Australian Scholarly Publishing. Northern Victoria is a place of fluctuating rainfall and this book tells the water history of this area. It is in good condition throughout. Please refer to both photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
Stories of love, beauty and adventure on the open road. This book boasts hundreds of photographs showcasing handsome interiors and stunning landscapes and tells the stories of 25 travellers (solo, couples, families) who traded the comforts of home for home on the road. The book is in good condition throughout. Please refer to all photographs provided. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
Please refer to all photos provided as these are of the book you shall receive. This 272-page hardback book with dustjacket is in good condition throughout. If you have any questions please get in touch. -
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. -
''Cole's Funny Drawing Book'', written and illustrated by J.W. Sampson, Melbourne circa 1951. Printed for the publishers E W Cole Publishing House, 343 Little Collins Street Melbourne by Wilke & Co. Ltd. 19-47 Jeffcott Street Melbourne Victoria. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the item you will receive. For its age the booklet is in good condition with some pages completed. Refer to the back cover and you will see that Sue Smith has written her name faintly in two places. I have left it there rather than remove it. Any questions? Please get it touch prior to purchase. -
The authors are both expert botanists and naturalists and have drawn on a wide variety of sources for this book, ranging from the journals of explorers and aboriginal lore to their own practical experiments. 'Wild Food in Australia' tells not only how one can survive in the desert or any other apparently inhospitable environment but it also gives many new ideas for supplementing one's daily diet with unusual and interesting bush foods. This 284-page softcover/paperback book is in good condition. Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Who doesn't love a vintage 'pop-up' book? For its age this book is in good condition. Please refer to all the photos provided as these are of the actual book you will receive. 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. -
This softcover book of 80 pages was published in 1990 by the Museum of Victoria and funded by the Department of Aboriginal Affairs. It contains a photographic exhibition of koori women of southeast Australia. It offers an Aboriginal perspective of how Koori women have adopted and adapted in many ways to survive since the arrival of Europeans. The book is in good condition throughout. Please refer to both photos provided. -
One of the most popular cookbooks in Australia since it was first published in 1966. This fourth edition was a revision of the 1980 revision to "take account of many changes in family living which have become apparent." It is a comprehensive book which covers the basics of good nutrition, kitchen management, meal planning and service, home preservation of foods as well as a range of recipes under various headings. For its age the book is in good overall condition. Any questions? Please get in touch. -
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. -
This 128 page paperback book provides a history of the fishing industry in Geraldton and gives the history of the industry prior to 1939. It was written by well-respected Geraldton identity, Russell Cooper. For those interested in or keen to learn this is a great book to have on the fishing history in Western Australia. Please refer to all photos provided. The knife shown in photos is not included in the purchase but used to prop open the pages. Any questions? Please get in touch.
