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From Pasta to Pavlova: A comparative study of Italian Settlers in Sydney & Griffith

From Pasta to Pavlova: A comparative study of Italian Settlers in Sydney & Griffith

$20.00 AUD
Author: Rina HuberBinding: HardbackPublished: UQP, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the experiences and contributions of Italian settlers in Sydney and Griffith, comparing their cultural...
Saving Puffing Billy: The First Decade 1955 - 1965

Saving Puffing Billy: The First Decade 1955 - 1965

$40.00 AUD
Author: David Bourke (Editor)Binding: HardbackPublished: Puffing Billy Preservation Society, 2015Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsSaving Puffing Billy is a fascinating story of public sentiment for the railway,...
The Elders Explosion: One Hundred and Fifty Years of Progress from Elder to Elliott

The Elders Explosion: One Hundred and Fifty Years of Progress from Elder to Elliott

$20.00 AUD
Author: Tim HewatBinding: HardbackPublished: Bay Books, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the evolution and progress of the Elder family over one hundred and fifty...
Champions of Enterprise: Australian Entrepreneurship 1788-1990

Champions of Enterprise: Australian Entrepreneurship 1788-1990

$40.00 AUD
Author: Max Hartwell and Jaqui LaneBinding: HardbackPublished: Focuss Books, 1991Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the history of entrepreneurship in Australia from 1788 to 1990, highlighting...
A People's Counsel

A People's Counsel

$32.95 AUD$12.00 AUD
NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand...
Mr and Mrs Gould: The extraordinary true story about the life of Australia's greatest naturalists and explorers, from the award winning bestselling author and LONGLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2025

Mr and Mrs Gould: The extraordinary true story about the life of

$49.99 AUD$42.49 AUD
The grand story of the famous 'Birdman' John Gould and his talented wife Elizabeth, who revealed the astonishing world of Australian birds and wildlife in one of the most important...
Young Hawke: The making of a larrikin - a biography of one of the most influential and recognisable Australians from the award-winning historian and author of CURTIN and CHIFLEY

Young Hawke: The making of a larrikin - a biography of one of the most

$49.99 AUD$39.99 AUD
From Rhodes Scholar to union leader to political powerhouse: how Bobbie became Bob, the iconic PM. The new biography from award-winning historian David Day sheds fresh light on the formative...
Max Dupain: A portrait of the new landmark biography of Australia's most iconic photographer from leading curator and award-winning author of OLIVE COTTON

Max Dupain: A portrait of the new landmark biography of Australia's

$55.00 AUD$44.00 AUD
  From multi-award-winning writer Helen Ennis comes the first ever biography of the photographer Max Dupain, the most influential Australian photographer of the 20th century and creator of many iconic...
Crocodile Undone: The Domestication of Australia's Fauna

Crocodile Undone: The Domestication of Australia's Fauna

$86.99 AUD$69.59 AUD
Across the world, animals are being domesticated at an unprecedented rate and scale. But what exactly is domestication, and what does it tell us about ourselves? In this book, Marcus...
Plumes from Paradise

Plumes from Paradise

$100.00 AUD
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Productivity and Progress

Productivity and Progress

$35.00 AUD
Author: John Wilkes (editor)Binding: HardbackPublished: Angus and Robertson, 1957, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book, edited by John Wilkes for The Australian Institute of Political...
Miners and Millionaires - The First One Hundred Years of the People, Markets and Companies of the Stock Exchange in Perth 1889-1989

Miners and Millionaires - The First One Hundred Years of the People, Markets and Companies of the Stock Exchange in Perth 1889-1989

$75.00 AUD
Author: Graeme AdamsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Australian Stock Exchange (Perth), 1989Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the first hundred years of the stock exchange in Perth, highlighting...
Murray Valley Heritage

Murray Valley Heritage

$30.00 AUD
Author: Neil Marie H.Binding: HardbackPublished: Tonatiuh Press, 1981, Second EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerMurray Valley Heritage explores the rich cultural and historical significance of the Murray...
Petticoat Parade

Petticoat Parade

$15.00 AUD
Author: Denton Prout, Fred FeelyBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, 1965Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsPetticoat Parade is a captivating exploration of the lives and challenges faced by women in...
Port Jackson: Today and Yesterday

Port Jackson: Today and Yesterday

$15.00 AUD
Author: Colin and Margaret KerrBinding: HardbackPublished: Rigby, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a comprehensive examination of Port Jackson, capturing its historical significance and contemporary...
I Left My Hat in Andamooka

I Left My Hat in Andamooka

$20.00 AUD
Author: Austin CliffordBinding: HardbackPublished: Wren, Melbourne, 1973Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsA captivating tale set in the Australian outback, exploring themes of adventure and self-discovery. The narrative...
Dunolly: The Story of an Old Gold-Digging Town

Dunolly: The Story of an Old Gold-Digging Town

$100.00 AUD
Author: James FlettBinding: HardbackPublished: The Poppet Head Press, 1956Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book tells the fascinating history of Dunolly, a town that emerged...
100 Great Australians

100 Great Australians

$20.00 AUD
Author: Robert MacklinBinding: HardbackPublished: Currey ONeil, 1983Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book celebrates the lives and achievements of 100 remarkable Australians who have made significant contributions to...
Australia As It Is, or Facts and Features, Sketches and Incidents of Australia and Australian Life with Notices of New Zealand: Thirteen Years Resident in the Interior of New South Wales

Australia As It Is, or Facts and Features, Sketches and Incidents of Australia and Australian Life with Notices of New Zealand: Thirteen Years Resident in the Interior of New South Wales

$20.00 AUD
Author: A. Clergyman, Rev. John MorisonBinding: HardbackPublished: Paul Flesch & Company, 1967Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides an insightful look into the geography, climate, and...
100 Famous Australian Lives

100 Famous Australian Lives

$20.00 AUD
Author: VariousBinding: HardbackPublished: Paul Hamlyn Pty Ltd, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents the lives of 100 notable Australians, showcasing their contributions to the nation...
The Adventures of Ralph Rashleigh: A Penal Exile in Australia 1825-1844

The Adventures of Ralph Rashleigh: A Penal Exile in Australia 1825-1844

$20.00 AUD
Author: James TuckerBinding: HardbackPublished: Lloyd O'Neil, 1970Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book narrates the true story of Ralph Rashleigh, who was sentenced to transportation to Australia...
Endangered Characters of Australia: Their Yarns & Caricatures (Vol. 1) (SIGNED)

Endangered Characters of Australia: Their Yarns & Caricatures (Vol. 1) (SIGNED)

$25.00 AUD
Author: Mick Joffe; Phyl JoffeBinding: HardbackPublished: Mick & Phyl Joffe, 1995, Limited Signed Numbered EditionCondition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: SignedThis book combines Mick Joffe's caricature art with...
Heralds and Angels: The House of Fairfax 1841-1990

Heralds and Angels: The House of Fairfax 1841-1990

$15.00 AUD
Author: Gavin SouterBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1991Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the history of the Fairfax family from 1841 to 1990, exploring their...
Glimpses of Australia Volume I

Glimpses of Australia Volume I

$20.00 AUD
Author: UnknownBinding: HardbackPublished: Gordon and Gotch Limited, 1987Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsGlimpses of Australia Volume I offers a captivating visual journey through Australia's diverse landscapes and...
The Roaring Days: How Australia Grew into a Nation Like No Other

The Roaring Days: How Australia Grew into a Nation Like No Other

$50.00 AUD
Author: Michael CannonBinding: HardbackPublished: Today's Australia Publishing Company, 1998Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the rapid changes in Australia during the decades between 1830...
Australia: Image of a Nation 1850-1950

Australia: Image of a Nation 1850-1950

$35.00 AUD
Author: David Moore & Rodney HallBinding: HardbackPublished: PR Books, 1989Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the visual history of Australia from 1850 to 1950, showcasing...
The Women of Botany Bay: A Reinterpretation of the Role of Women in the Origins of Australian Society

The Women of Botany Bay: A Reinterpretation of the Role of Women in the Origins of Australian Society

$30.00 AUD
Author: Portia RobinsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Sydney; The Macquarie Library, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the significant yet often overlooked contributions of women in the early...
A History of Australia IV [The Earth Abideth For Ever]

A History of Australia IV [The Earth Abideth For Ever]

$30.00 AUD
Author: Clarke, C. M. H.Binding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1978Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis volume is part of a comprehensive history of Australia, focusing on...
A History of Australia, Volume III: The Beginning of an Australian Civilization 1824-1851

A History of Australia, Volume III: The Beginning of an Australian Civilization 1824-1851

$30.00 AUD
Author: C. M. H. ClarkBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1988, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis volume explores the formative years of Australian civilization from 1824...
The History of Greeks of Canberra and Districts

The History of Greeks of Canberra and Districts

$50.00 AUD
Author: A. M. TamisBinding: HardbackPublished: Greek Orthodox Community and Church of Canberra and Districts ; National Centre for Hellenic Studies and Research, La Trobe University, 1999Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust...
Galvo Country

Galvo Country

$15.00 AUD
Author: Douglass Baglin and Yvonne AustinBinding: HardbackPublished: Ure Smith, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsGalvo Country is a compelling exploration of the Australian landscape and its cultural...
RALPH RASHLEIGH Or the Life of an Exile

RALPH RASHLEIGH Or the Life of an Exile

$40.00 AUD
Author: James TuckerBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus and Robertson, 1952, First Complete EditionCondition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsNote: Original edition of 1000 copies. 10 full page of...
A History of Australian Drama (Two-Volume Set)

A History of Australian Drama (Two-Volume Set)

$60.00 AUD
Author: Leslie ReesBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis two-volume work explores the development of Australian drama from the 1830s to the 1970s,...
Charles Harpur: An Australian

Charles Harpur: An Australian

$40.00 AUD
Author: J. Normington-RawlingBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, 1962Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life and contributions of Charles Harpur, an influential Australian poet and...
A History of Australia IV [The Earth Abideth For Ever]

A History of Australia IV [The Earth Abideth For Ever]

$30.00 AUD
Author: Clarke, C. M. H.Binding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1978, First Edition Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis volume continues the comprehensive exploration of Australian history,...
A History of Australia Volume II: New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land 1822-1838

A History of Australia Volume II: New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land 1822-1838

$30.00 AUD
Author: C.M.H. ClarkBinding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1975, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a comprehensive account of the history of New South Wales...
Matters For Judgment

Matters For Judgment

$15.00 AUD
Author: John KerrBinding: HardbackPublished: MacMillan, 1978Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsMatters For Judgment is a compelling exploration of the legal and ethical challenges faced by judges...
A History of Nunawading

A History of Nunawading

$20.00 AUD
Author: Niall BrennanBinding: HardbackPublished: Hawthorn Press, 1972, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerA History of Nunawading offers a detailed account of the development and transformation of...
The Life and Times of C.J. Dennis

The Life and Times of C.J. Dennis

$20.00 AUD
Author: Alec H. ChisholmBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus and Robertson, 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis biography explores the life of C.J. Dennis, one of Australia's most beloved poets,...
Cities for Sale: Property, Politics and Urban Planning in Australia

Cities for Sale: Property, Politics and Urban Planning in Australia

$200.00 AUD
Author: Leonie SandercockBinding: HardbackPublished: Heinemann, 1975, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the intricate relationship between property, politics, and urban planning in Australia. Sandercock...
Catholic Education In Australia 1806-1950. Volume I: Catholic Schools & The Denominational System: Volume II: Catholic Education Under The Religious Orders

Catholic Education In Australia 1806-1950. Volume I: Catholic Schools & The Denominational System: Volume II: Catholic Education Under The Religious Orders

$40.00 AUD
Author: Brother Ronald Fogarty F.M.S.Binding: HardbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1959Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis comprehensive work examines the development of Catholic education in Australia from 1806...
A HISTORY OF TASMANIA. Volume 1: Van Diemen's Land from the Earliest Times to 1855

A HISTORY OF TASMANIA. Volume 1: Van Diemen's Land from the Earliest Times to 1855

$100.00 AUD
Author: Lloyd RobsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a comprehensive history of Tasmania, exploring its early settlement and development up...
The Testro Story 1811-1970

The Testro Story 1811-1970

$40.00 AUD
Author: Rex TestroBinding: HardbackPublished: The Hawthorn Press, 1970, FIRST EDITIONCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThe Testro Story 1811-1970 chronicles the history and contributions of the...
The Artist Craftsman in Australia

The Artist Craftsman in Australia

$45.00 AUD
Author: Fay BottrellBinding: HardbackPublished: Jack Pollard, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the artistic craftsmanship in Australia, showcasing various artists and their contributions...
Berwick Mechanics Institute & Free Library

Berwick Mechanics Institute & Free Library

$25.00 AUD
Author: Richard MyersBinding: HardbackPublished: Berwick Mechanics Institute & Free Library, 1999Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book serves as a comprehensive overview of the Berwick Mechanics Institute and...
Samuel Terry The Botany Bay Rothschild

Samuel Terry The Botany Bay Rothschild

$30.00 AUD
Author: Gwyneth M. DowBinding: HardbackPublished: Sydney University Press, 1974Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life of Samuel Terry, a merchant and landowner known as...
Hold Fast the Heritage: An Account of Narmbool and its Pastoralists

Hold Fast the Heritage: An Account of Narmbool and its Pastoralists

$30.00 AUD
Author: Mary AkersBinding: HardbackPublished: Soveriegn Hill Museums Association, 2010Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book provides a detailed account of the history and heritage of...
The Politics of Patriotism: The Pressure Group Activities of the Returned Servicemen's League

The Politics of Patriotism: The Pressure Group Activities of the Returned Servicemen's League

$15.00 AUD
Author: G. L. KristiansonBinding: HardbackPublished: Australian National University Press, 1966, FIRST EDITION!Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book examines the influence of the Returned Servicemen's League in...