A City Lost and Found: Whelan the Wrecker's Melbourne

A City Lost and Found: Whelan the Wrecker's Melbourne

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Author: Robyn Annear

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 303


The demolition firm of Whelan the Wrecker was a Melbourne institution for a hundred years (1892-1992). Here Robyn Annear uses their demolition sites as portals to explore layers of the city laid bare by their pick axes and iron balls. Peering beneath the rubble, she brings to light stories about Melbourne's history.



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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 books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Robyn Annear

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 303


The demolition firm of Whelan the Wrecker was a Melbourne institution for a hundred years (1892-1992). Here Robyn Annear uses their demolition sites as portals to explore layers of the city laid bare by their pick axes and iron balls. Peering beneath the rubble, she brings to light stories about Melbourne's history.