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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. -
'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. -
'Flavours Of Melbourne' leads you through the city's laneways and rooftops, introducing you to the chefs who take the dining experience to the next level, and inviting you to try their signature dishes at home. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Sarah Guest, the author, is one of Australia's leading experts on bulbous plants. Australia-wide research combined with her own gardening experience have given her unique qualifications to advise today's gardeners on just which bulbous plants will grow best and where. Please refer to both photos provided as they are of the 128-page softcover/paperback book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
At the age of eleven John Chandler was brough to Australia from England by his parents. He worked hard during the 1840s and survived 15 hour days working as a ploughboy and carrier of heavy goods. When his parents fell ill with typhoid he became the family's sole support for some time. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the 226-page paperback book you will receive. Note a crease to the top left hand edge of the back cover. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Scarce copy of this 1991 publication from the Department of Conservation and Environment Victoria. This paperback has 108 pages. Note that the book is in good condition but smells as if it has previously lived in a smoker's environment. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the 191-page book you will receive. The book is in good condition throughout. It records the total transformation within only 30 years of a Bedouin society into a country with the world's highest per capita income. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Ian Morris ('Riyala' Northern Territory) wrote that "In this book Bill relives the past in order to give some meaningful structure to the future. It is an attempt to help non-Aboriginal people understand the bond between Aboriginal people and their traditionally inherited land." The environmental and spiritual philosophy of a senior traditional owner. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the 81-paged hardback book you will receive. 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. -
The untold stories from war correspondent Charles Bean and front-line Anzacs, this book is written for all those who died on Gallipoli. Please refer to the photos provided as these are of the book you will receive. Note that there is slight crumpling at the top of the rear dustjacket. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
Please refer to the photos provided as they are of the book you will receive. It is in good condition throughout. The author tells the first-hand story of European settlement in the northern half of the Whycheproof Shire (Castle Donnington) including Sea Lake (Tyrrell) and Nandaly (Bimbourie). He describes the developments, hardship, fun, and frugal times commencing from 1890 until post war Australia. Any questions? Please get in touch prior to purchase. -
In 1906 at Sorrell in Tasmania, Melbourne born Howard Vernon (singer and comedian) married an actress and singer, Lavinia Florence De Loitte (1881-1962). Vinia, as she was known on stage, was the toast of Sydney in 1904 as Fifi in The Belle of New York. This book gives an account by Vinia de Loitte (Mrs. Howard Vernon) of the stories of the operas and of their production and revivals in Australia. The printer is Whitmarks Ltd. of 102 Sussex Street Sydney. This book has been signed by Vinia and inscribed as " I take after my mother (Mikado)." A beautiful item for a Gilbert & Sullivan lover or collector. Please refer to all photos provided. Any questions? Please get in touch.