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Father was a Convict: The Story of Four Australian Generations, 1811 to 1983
$120.00 AUD
Author: Kenneth CoxBinding: SoftbackPublished: Self published, Australia, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis book chronicles the history of four generations of a family in Australia, tracing their...
Immigration Control or Colour Bar? The Background to 'White Australia' and a Proposal for Change
$15.00 AUD
Author: Kenneth RivettBinding: SoftbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1962, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the historical context of immigration policies in Australia, particularly focusing on...
Historical Studies; Australia and New Zealand: Selected Articles, Second Series
$15.00 AUD
Author: Margot Beevor & F. B. SmithBinding: SoftbackPublished: Melbourne University Press, 1967Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis collection features selected articles on historical topics related to Australia...
Yinnar 1874-1974 - Then and Now
$25.00 AUD
Author: KARL SHOEMAKERBinding: SoftbackPublished: Yinnar Centenary Committee, 1974Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the history of Yinnar from its establishment in 1874 through to 1974,...
Jane Bell OBE (1873-1959) Lady Superintendent, the Royal Melbourne Hospital (1910-1934)
$20.00 AUD
Author: Jennifer A. Williams; Rupert D. GoodmanBinding: HardbackPublished: Spectrum Publications, 1988Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the life and contributions of Jane Bell, who served as...
Fading Footprints: Pioneers, Runs & Settlement of the Lower Eyre Peninsula
$65.00 AUD
Author: Casanova, JohnBinding: SoftbackPublished: Port Lincoln, 1992Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the history and settlement patterns of the Lower Eyre Peninsula, highlighting the...
A Time to Remember - Peter Luck's Bicentennial Minutes
$20.00 AUD
Author: Peter LuckBinding: HardbackPublished: Lansdowne, Australia, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book captures the essence of Australia's Bicentennial celebrations through a series of insightful minutes shared...
200 Years in the Valley: Celebrating the Bicentenary of Richmond - Journal 7
$15.00 AUD
Author: Coal River Valley Historical SocietyBinding: SoftbackPublished: Coal River Valley Historical Society, 2024, JanuaryCondition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book commemorates the 200th anniversary of Richmond,...
CLARE. A District History.
$20.00 AUD
Author: Robert J. NoyeBinding: HardbackPublished: Investigator Press, 1986, Third EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe book provides a comprehensive account of Clare's history, making it a valuable...
A Diverse Land: A History of the Lower Murray Lakes and Coorong
$50.00 AUD
Author: Rob LinnBinding: HardbackPublished: Meningie Historical Society, 1988, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the rich history and diverse landscapes of the Lower...
A Short History of Australia
$25.00 AUD
Author: Manning ClarkBinding: HardbackPublished: Heinemann, 1964Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsA Short History of Australia provides a comprehensive overview of the historical events and cultural...
But Westward Look: Nursing in Western Australia 1829-1979
$20.00 AUD
Author: Victoria HobbsBinding: HardbackPublished: University of Western Australia Press, 1980Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the development of nursing in Western Australia from 1829 to...
My Wife, My Daughter and Poor Mary Ann
$20.00 AUD
Author: Beverley KingstonBinding: HardbackPublished: Thomas Nelson, 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerA poignant exploration of family dynamics and personal struggles, this book delves into the lives of...
The Territory
$40.00 AUD
Author: Ernestine Hill; Decorations by Elizabeth DurackBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, 1951, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe Territory is a captivating exploration of Australia's Northern...
Seventy Five Years of Service: Rotary in Australia Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands 1921 - 1996
$30.00 AUD
Author: Paul HenninghamBinding: HardbackPublished: Rotary Down Under, Australia, 1996Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book chronicles the history and impact of Rotary in Australia, Papua New...
Trends In Australian Politics
$15.00 AUD
Author: W. G. K. Duncan (ed.)Binding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, 1935, First EditionCondition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the evolving landscape of Australian politics in...
Report of the Twenty Ninth Meeting
$15.00 AUD
Author: J.F. KeffordBinding: HardbackPublished: A.H. Pettifer Government Printer, 1953Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis report documents the proceedings and discussions held during the Twenty Ninth Meeting of...
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...
From the Prophets Deserts Come; The Struggle to Reshape Australian Political Culture
$15.00 AUD
Author: Boris FrankelBinding: SoftbackPublished: Arena Publications, 1992Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the evolution of Australian political culture and examines how various ideological movements have...
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,...
Athenaeum Club, Melbourne : A New History of the Early Years 1868-1918
$30.00 AUD
Author: Paul De ServilleBinding: HardbackPublished: The Athenaeum Club, Melbourne Victoria, 2013Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a comprehensive history of the Athenaeum Club in Melbourne,...
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
$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...
Invisible: New Zealand's history of excluding Kiwi-Indians
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A Concise History of Australia
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Australia: An Illustrated History: 2008
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More Great Australian Outback Police Stories
Yarns and memories that capture the experience of policing in the bush, gathered by the inimitable Bill 'Swampy' Marsh, bestselling author of GREAT AUSTRALIAN FLYING DOCTOR STORIES and GREAT AUSTRALIAN...
Tested: The remarkable power of resolve - reflections and
Australia's Test Cricket Captain in conversation with remarkable leaders and achievers - from Julia Gillard to Dennis Lillee. When Pat Cummins unexpectedly became Australia's 47th Test captain at age 28,...
The Boomers: A biography
From heartbreak to triumph: how our national basketball team went from misfits to superstars The Boomers' Olympic triumph in Tokyo was possibly the most celebrated bronze medal in Australian sporting...
A People's Counsel
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Gold: The true story of the discovery of gold in Australia and the
'Impostor ', 'greedy' and 'incompetent' - Edmund Hammond Hargraves was beloved by few and reviled by many more. Ask google Who discovered gold in Australia? and you'll promptly get 'Edward...
Mr and Mrs Gould: The extraordinary true story about the life of
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
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
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...
I Catch Killers: The Life and Many Deaths of a Homicide Detective
THE #1 TRUE CRIME BESTSELLER. Serial killings, child abductions, organised crime hits and domestic murders. This is the memoir of a homicide detective. WINNER OF 2021 DANGER PRIZE FOR NON-FICTIONHere...
Batty's Bush Bible: How to do Australia, a hilarious travel & survival
From the director of the wildly popular Bush Mechanics and Black As - a can-do guide for your next outback adventure filled with practical advice, ripper yarns and road-trip tips....
The Boomers: A biography
From heartbreak to triumph: how our national basketball team went from misfits to superstars The Boomers' Olympic triumph in Tokyo was possibly the most celebrated bronze medal in Australian sporting...
Over This Backbone
'an impressive debut that takes readers on a physical and mental journey, shoulder-to-shoulder with this lovable protagonist. It explores the human experience, the Australian landscape, and where these two fascinating...
The Sirens
From the critically acclaimed, bestselling author of Weyward Sisters separated by centuries.Voices that can't be drowned out. 'Evocative and compelling ... As hopeful as it is heart-wrenching' LUCY CLARKE, author...
Weekend Runner Australia: Easy, Breathtaking and Challenging Tracks
Weekend Runner Australia is your guide to the best running tracks and events around the country. Featuring more than 40 running routes and unmissable events, this book will take you...
Over This Backbone
'an impressive debut that takes readers on a physical and mental journey, shoulder-to-shoulder with this lovable protagonist. It explores the human experience, the Australian landscape, and where these two fascinating...
The Greeks in Australia
The Greeks have made an enormous contribution to Australian cultural and social life, and this book vividly tells their story. Beginning with an examination of the conditions in Europe that...
Contesting the Australian Way: States, Markets and Civil Society
Since the 1980s public policy has been perceived as being in a crisis of uncertainty. Many argue that consolidating the market imperative in both economic and social policy is the...
Crocodile Undone: The Domestication of Australia's Fauna
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...
James Cook: The story of the man who mapped the world
Captain James Cook is one of the most recognisable in Australian history - an almost mythic figure who is often discussed, celebrated, reviled and debated. But who was the real...
Insight Guides Explore Queensland (Travel Guide with Free eBook)
From the glittering Gold Coast and bustling capital of Brisbane to the tropical north, where prehistoric rainforest meets the world's greatest coral reef, Queenland's coastline offers an unrivalled adventure playground....
Show of Justice: Racial 'Amalgamation' in Nineteenth Century New Zealand
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All the Broken Soldiers: Private Kennedy's War
To the Australian Army, Private Lawrence Nicholas Kennedy was NX21854, a soldier who served for 1907 days with the 2/4th Australian Army Field Ambulance in Australia, the Middle East, the...