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Hunter Marcella
AUSTRALIA POST Delivering More Than Ever
Sydney: Focus Publishing. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2000. Hardcover. 1875359680 . Index. Celebrates Australia Post's 25th anniversary since corporatisation with history of postal services and stamps. 1.25kg weight ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 224 pages . Focus Publishing hardcover
Bookseller reference : 22510 ISBN : 1875359680 9781875359684
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Wignell Edna
A BLUEY OF SWAGGIES
Melbourne: Edward Arnold Australia. Very Good; Reading crease to back cover. 1985. Paperback. 0713181109 . Bibliography. Overview of the swagman illustrated verse and prose. 300gms weight; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 124 pages . Edward Arnold Australia paperback
Bookseller reference : 22526 ISBN : 0713181109 9780713181104
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Grant Bruce
The Boat People: an 'age' Investigation with Bruce Grant
Melbourne: Penguin. Very Good; Creased spine firm clean copy. 1979. First Edition. Paperback. 0140055312 . Draws on reports of foreign correspondents and the AGE newspaper's special international investigation into the refugee crisis when thousands of small craft "Boat People' left Vietnam seeking refuge and a new life. Asks the question 'Will there be more Boat People 8 pages of b/w photos maps chronology 1975-July 1979; 12mo . Penguin paperback
Bookseller reference : 14910 ISBN : 0140055312 9780140055313
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Sinclair John with Corris Peter
Fighting for Fraser Island a Man and an Island : an Autobiography with Peter Corris
Sydney: Kerr Publishing. Fine. 1994. First Edition. Soft Cover. 1875703209 . 204p index illustrated. Excellent condition with colour photos of Fraser Island's attractions.480gms weight; 8vo . Kerr Publishing paperback
Bookseller reference : 15334 ISBN : 1875703209 9781875703203
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Clark Manning
OCCASIONAL WRITINGS AND SPEECHES
London: Fontana/Collins. Very Good; Yellowed paper no creases. 1980. First Edition. Paperback. 0006357237 . Collected in one volume are writings on Australia and Australian history Barry Humphries Ned Kelly Tom Collins The Origins of the Convicts transported to Eastern Australia 1787-1852 the Quest for Australian Identity an eulogy for David Campbell. 250 gms weight; 12mo 7" - 7�" tall; 278 pages . Fontana/Collins paperback
Bookseller reference : 15289 ISBN : 0006357237 9780006357230
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Dawson Archie ; Murphy Denis Ed
POINTS AND POLITICS A History of the Electrical Trades Union of Queensland
Colonial Press Inc. Good; Cover has creases and wear creased spine. 1977. First Edition. Softcover. 0909139024 . Index appendices have lists of office holders organisers and of Electrical Trades Union of Australia. 260gms weight ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 248 pages . Colonial Press Inc. paperback
Bookseller reference : 19230 ISBN : 0909139024 9780909139025
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Carne Derek
LAND RIGHTS A Christian Perspective. a Social Justice Resource Book
Sydney: Alternative Publishing Cooperative Ltd. Very Good; Yellowed paper. 1980. First Edition. Paperback. 0909188408 . Prepared as a basic resource to provide Christians with an understanding of the issues and action to be taken in support of the Aboriginal people's struggle for land rights. Prepared by the Task Force on Land Rights for Aboriginal People established by the Australian Council of Churches Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace. 200gms weight; B&W Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 160 pages . Alternative Publishing Cooperative Ltd paperback
Bookseller reference : 16128 ISBN : 0909188408 9780909188405
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Whitlam Gough
The truth of the matter
Harmondsworth: Penguin. Good; Surface crease to bottom corner of front cover. 1979. First Edition. Paperback. 014070079x . Background to the Whitlam Dismissal of November 11 1975 by central figure. 150gms weight mulitple copies available. ; B&W Illustrations; 12mo 7" - 7�" tall; 191 pages . Penguin paperback
Bookseller reference : 15847 ISBN : 014070079x 9780140700794
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Warhaft Sally Ed
WELL MAY WE SAY.THE SPEECHES THAT MADE AUSTRALIA
Melbourne: Black Inc. Very Good. 2004. First Edition. Paperback. 1863952772 . Near new condition. "Shows that the mood character and history of Australia and its people can be defined by its oratory. " Sources and chronological index speeches arranged by subject nation Australia at war great debates politics indigenous affairs and openings and farewells. 900 grams weight ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 588 pages . Black Inc paperback
Bookseller reference : 15117 ISBN : 1863952772 9781863952774
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Clack Peter
FIRESTORM Trial by Fire
Queensland: John Wiley & Sons. Fine. 2003. First Edition. Paperback. 1740310756 . Index. Graphic colour photos of victims the fires and damage causedAnalysis of the devastating bushfires that destroyed homes and injured dozens from Canberra suburbs in the summer of 2003. A valuable lesson for police and firefighters. Weight 400 grams. ; Color Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 160 pages . John Wiley & Sons paperback
Bookseller reference : 15108 ISBN : 1740310756 9781740310758
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Perry Warren
The Naval and Military Club Melbourne : a History of its First Hundred Years 1881-1981
Melbourne: Lothian Publishing. Very Good. 1981. First Edition. Hard Cover. 0850911494 . 436 pages. Index. Many photographs of members. Light stain on front cover bottom corner White out of owners name ffep.; 8vo . Lothian Publishing hardcover
Bookseller reference : 3423 ISBN : 0850911494 9780850911497
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Briggs Asa
Victorian Cities
Harmondsworth: Penguin. Very Good. 1968. Paperback. 0140209441 . 1980 reprint. Index412p pelican Book. Melbourne is included as an example of an overseas Victorian city Manchester London Leeds Birmingham and Middleborough all built in the age of railways all had sanitation and housing problems. Owner's name in biro inside front cover pages are yellowed spine uncreased. 250gms weight ; 12mo . Penguin paperback
Bookseller reference : 14851 ISBN : 0140209441 9780140209440
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Isaacs Jennifer
PIONEER WOMEN OF THE BUSH AND OUTBACK
Sydney: Lansdowne Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket; Jacket flares at edges minor wear. 1990. First Edition. Hardcover. 1863023364 . Index notes and bibliography historic photographs give fascinating insight into lives of pioneer women isolated in the outback and of non Australian descent. 1.25kg weight; B&W Photographs; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 256 pages . Lansdowne Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 26769 ISBN : 1863023364 9781863023368
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Cumes J W C
Their Chastity Was Not Too Rigid : Leisure Times in Early Australia
Melbourne: Longman Cheshire. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1979. First Edition. Hard Cover. 0582714567 . 380p index illustrated. Wear to base at spine corners dust jacket has wear along base edge and corner tips; 8vo . Longman Cheshire hardcover
Bookseller reference : 4463 ISBN : 0582714567 9780582714564
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Dale David
The 100 Things Everyone Needs to Know about Australia
Sydney: Pan Books. Very Good. 1996. First Edition. Mass Market Paperbac. 0330357794 . 230p index. Firm copy. ; 12mo . Pan Books paperback
Bookseller reference : 4526 ISBN : 0330357794 9780330357791
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Citizens Electoral Council Of Australia
What Australia Must Do to Survive the Depression
Melbourne: Citizens Media Group. Very Good. 2001. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 0957911904 . 2nd printing October 2001. 332p illustrated. Advocates a new Bretton Woods international monetary systems and an end to globalisation. Citizens Electoral Council is a national political party established in Queenslan 1988.500gms weight; 8vo . Citizens Media Group paperback
Bookseller reference : 4337 ISBN : 0957911904 9780957911901
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Australia As it is or Facts and Features Sketches and Incidents of Australia and Australian Life. with Notices of New Zealand. by a Clergyman Thirteen Years Resident in the Interior of New South Wales
Rutland Vermont: Charles E Tuttle Co. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1967. First Edition. Hard Cover. 258p. Almost new except for closed tear to top of spine front cover. ; 8vo . Charles E Tuttle Co, hardcover
Bookseller reference : 7411
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Lloyd Clem & Sekuless Peter
AUSTRALIA'S NATIONAL COLLECTIONS
Sydney: Cassell Australia Lts. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1980. First Edition. Hardcover. 0726950319 . Index and notes " Over the past one hundred and fifty years Australia has built up national collections of outstanding merit and significance. This book examines the development of these collections" 1.6kg weight; Color Photographs; 4to 11" - 13" tall . Cassell Australia Lts hardcover
Bookseller reference : 14132 ISBN : 0726950319 9780726950315
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Pearl Irma and Cyril
OUR YESTERDAYS Australian Life Since 1853 in Photographs. Arranged by Irma Pearl with a Commentary by Cyril Pearl
Sydney: Angus & Robertson. Good in Good dust jacket; Chipping and wear to jacket edges water stain . to bottom corner of last few pages. 1954. Hardcover. Photos depicting famous people cricket teams actors and everyday scenes from our past. 800gms weight; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 164 pages . Angus & Robertson hardcover
Bookseller reference : 22445
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Stewart Douglas & Keesing Nancy Selected by
BUSH SONGS BALLADS AND OTHER VERSE
Sydney: The Discovery Press. Fine; Previous owner's name on front page. Small bump on spine. 1967. First Edition. Hardcover. Index notes and glossary. Gilt edged with front cover inlayed with gold decoration. Bicentennial edition tooled into base of spine. 500gms weight; Australian Classics; 12mo 7" - 7�" tall; 252 pages . The Discovery Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 14286
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Bird Nancy
MY GOD! IT'S A WOMAN The Inspiring Story of One Woman's Courage and Determination to Fly
Sydney: Harpercollins. Good; Crease to bottom corner of front cover none to spine yellowed . paper. 2002. Soft Cover. 0732273706 . 216p b/wphotos. Pioneer aviator's own story map of routes flown in the outback solo pilot.480gms weight. ; B&W Photographs; 8vo . Harpercollins paperback
Bookseller reference : 14055 ISBN : 0732273706 9780732273705
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Ackland Michael
HENRY KENDALL The Man and the Myths
Melbourne: Miegunyah Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. 0522846505 . Index notes and bibliography. Unclipped jacket. "Long overdue assessment of a man who represents and abiding part of our cultural heritage. " 800gms weight ; B&W Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 354 pages . Miegunyah Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 16212 ISBN : 0522846505 9780522846508
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Smith Beverley Coultman
TALES OF OLD TASMANIA The First Fifty Years
Australia: B. P. M. Very Good. 1978. First Edition. Paperback. 0731645251 . 1988 reprint. Covers the first fifty years of penal settlement in Van Diemen's Land 1803-1853. Slight crease across bottom right front cover. Gift inscription 1989 by Gwen Coultman Smith with private handwritten letter loosely inserted. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 160 pages; Signed by Author . B. P. M. paperback
Bookseller reference : 14490 ISBN : 0731645251 9780731645251
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Gray Anne
A.HENRY FULLWOOD - WAR PAINTINGS Anne Gray Curator of Pre-1939 Art Australian War Memorial
Canberra: Australian War Memorial. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. 0642994315 . "This volume is the first in a series on art by major artists held in the Australian War Memorial". Catalogue bibliography list of galleries with his distinctive drawings for public display and list of exhibitions. Lovely copy 600gms weight; Australian War Memorial Artist Series; Color Illustrations; Oblong 8vo 8" to 9" tall; 95 pages . Australian War Memorial hardcover
Bookseller reference : 14452 ISBN : 0642994315 9780642994318
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THE FOURTH PART OF THE WORLD An Exhibition Concerning the Discovery Settlement and Exploration of the Continent of Australia. Offered to the American People on Behalf of the Australian People As a Tribute to the Bicentenary of the United States
Canberra: Australian Government Publishing Service. Very Good-; Scuffing to fold on front cover side edge. 1976. First Edition. Softcover. Stapled binding b/w and colour illustrated catalogue which accompanied the exhibition circulated under the auspices of the Smithsonian Institution Travelling Exhibition Service. Chapters and exhibits on discovery Aborigines European settlement and history of Australia with detailed listing of exhibit items and their sources. Museums libraries and galleries from around Australia contributed items to mount the display.180gms weight; Color Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 32 pages . Australian Government Publishing Service paperback
Bookseller reference : 14768
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Hartley Grattan C.
The Southwest Pacific Since 1900 : a Modern History Australia New Zealand the Islands Antarctica
Michigan: University of Michigan Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1963. First Edition. Hard Cover. 759 pages index. Weighs 1.6kg The Southwest Pacific - Australia New Zealand The Islands and Antartica - a vigorous narrative of the spread of Western civilization to the lands downunder. Plastic covered uncut. ; Ex-Library; 8vo . University of Michigan Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 3437
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Marshall Alan
Alan Marshall's Australia
Melbourne: Hyland House. As New in As New dust jacket. 1981. First Edition. Hard Cover. 0908090390 . 166 pages. ; 8vo . Hyland House hardcover
Bookseller reference : 3687 ISBN : 0908090390 9780908090396
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Darbyshire John and Sayers C E
Old Gold Towns of Victoria
Adelaide: Rigby. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1970. First Edition. Hard Cover. Faded spine maps on endpaper of Victoria showing towns painted. Chip to top edge of back cover near spine. 300gms weight; Color Illustrations; 4to . Rigby hardcover
Bookseller reference : 3390
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Hardacre Mark Musgrave; Hardacre Kevan
Chasing Australia's Last Steam Trains : a Sharing
Adelaide: Rigby. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1977. First Edition. Hard Cover. 0727003550 . 126p illustrated diagrams one for the enthusiast lots of detail about the last of Ausrtalia's steam engines photos dated and locations. Intact jacket has surface wear to dark cover.1kg weight; 4to . Rigby hardcover
Bookseller reference : 12170 ISBN : 0727003550 9780727003553
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Lawrence G. V. & Smith Graeme Kinross Ed
The Book of the Murray
Adelaide: Rigby. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1975. First Edition. Hard Cover. 0581799175 . 264 pages. Bibliography. Shelf wear to base edge at spine and corner tips otherwise great copy. ; 4to . Rigby hardcover
Bookseller reference : 3834
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Turnbull Clive
A Concise History of Australia. Foreword and Additional Text by Marjorie Tipping
Melbourne: Currey O'Neil. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1983. First Edition. Hard Cover. 0859022412 . 258 pages illustrated index. Small reparied tear to dustjacket at top of spine small tear at base of spine back cover; 8vo . Currey O'Neil hardcover
Bookseller reference : 4053 ISBN : 0859022412 9780859022415
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Porter Hal Ed
Stars of Australian Stage and Screen
Adelaide: Rigby. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1965. First Edition. Hard Cover. 304p index illustrated tiny chips to back covre top edge minor wear to base of cover. ; 8vo . Rigby hardcover
Bookseller reference : 7298
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Solomon Geulah
Caulfield's Heritage Volume 1: Caulfield's Building Heritage
Caulfield: City of Caulfield. As New. 1989. First Edition. Soft Cover. 959458530 . 116 pages index. Numerous drawings. Volume 1 covers the changing style of properties over the years as well as specific properties worthy of note. ; 4to . City of Caulfield paperback
Bookseller reference : 4052
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Tulloch David
The Historic Town of Wentworth : At the Junction of the Murray and Darling Rivers
Wentworth Nsw: Wentworth Shire Council. Good. 1969. Soft Cover. 104p illustrated history of the town of Wentworth New South Wales at the junction of the Murray and Darling Rivers and in the rich Sunraysia district. Stapled binding advertisements from local businesses. List of civic leaders. ; 8vo . Wentworth Shire Council paperback
Bookseller reference : 2580
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Joy William
The Aviators
Sydney: Golden Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1983. First Edition. Hard Cover. 085585560 . 212 index illustrated history of pioneer aviation in Australia - Hinkler Kingsford Smith Ulm and others. Almost new looking book. ; Library of Australian Classics; 8vo . Golden Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 2914
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Gordon Harry
Bicentennial : an Australian Mosaic and 1788 Diary
Brisbane: Sunshine Diaries. Very Good. 1987. First Edition. Hard Cover. 0958771448 . Unpaginated index illustrated diary of 1788 for the first year of settlement in Sydney Cove. Near new condition. Weight 1.1kg; 4to . Sunshine Diaries hardcover
Bookseller reference : 10608 ISBN : 0958771448 9780958771443
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Strange A. W.
BALLARAT. A BRIEF HISTORY
Kilmore: Lowden Publishing Co. Very Good; Creased cover. 1971. First Edition. Paperback. 0909706166 . Index glossary. Covers history of Ballarat before and after the goldrush and the battle of Eureka includes more recent developments. Author has been a member of the Ballarat Historical Society for 20 years. 150gms weight ; Historical Briefs Series; Vol. 2; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 78 pages . Lowden Publishing Co paperback
Bookseller reference : 14693 ISBN : 0909706166 9780909706166
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Orange Julia & Sutton Caroline
Emigrating to Australia
Sydney: World's Work. Good. 1984. First Edition. Soft Cover. 0437124800 . 104pThe authors from personal experience believe that to migrate successfully it is vital for the prospective emigrant to be thoroughy prepared. It sets out the practical emotional problems of this tremendous challenge. Covers have surface creases; 8vo . World's Work, paperback
Bookseller reference : 2826 ISBN : 0437124800 9780437124807
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Testro Ron
Australian Trains and Railways
Melbourne: Lansdowne. Very Good. 1972. Hard Cover. 40p illustrated. Adapted from Pictorial History of Australian Railways 1854-1970. Oblong shape binding 10inches wide.300gms weight; 8vo . Lansdowne hardcover
Bookseller reference : 12167
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Lloyd C J & Reid G S
Out of the Wilderness : the Return of Labor
Melbourne: Cassell & Co. Very Good. 1974. First Edition. Trade Paperback. 0304299936 . 448p index bibliography. Covers a dramatic period in Australian politics the election of a Labor Government in 1972 and the events leading up to 1974. Rubbed along spine edge surface wear to back cover. Clean text tight binding; 8vo . Cassell & Co paperback
Bookseller reference : 3014 ISBN : 0304299936 9780304299935
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Davis Pedr and Davis Tony
The Best of Circles : Audi in Australia
Sydney: Marque Publishing. 1992. First Edition. Hard Cover. 0947079335 . 96p illustrated. ; 8vo . Marque Publishing hardcover
Bookseller reference : 6744 ISBN : 0947079335 9780947079338
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Pollard Jack
The Pictorial History of Australian Horse Racing
Sydney: Lansdowne Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1982. Revised Edition. Hard Cover. 0701814683 . 400p index illustrated . Lightshelf wear along base. Jacket intact.; 4to . Lansdowne Press hardcover
Bookseller reference : 2972 ISBN : 0701814683 9780701814687
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Coyne Michael & Edwards Leigh
The Oz Factor : Who's Doing What in Australia
Melbourne: Dove Communications. Very Good- in Very Good dust jacket. 1980. Hard Cover. 0859241475 . 144p. Photos and text provide a chance to meet the inhabitants of Australia 45 are selected some famous some not - all play a part in shaping Australia's national identity. Shelf Wear to base top corner back cover closed tear. ; 4to . Dove Communications hardcover
Bookseller reference : 2967 ISBN : 0859241475 9780859241472
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Gamwell Lyn
Bushells' Centenary 1883 -1983
Sydney: Bushells Pty Ltd. As New. 1984. Hard Cover. 0959177515 . Centenary publication of an Australian tea company calligraphy style annual chronology. Of approx 128 unpaginated. Then 110 pages of names of those involved in centenary event. Excellent condition. Gold lettering on fake leather cover.; Privately Printed; 8vo . Bushells Pty Ltd hardcover
Bookseller reference : 3220 ISBN : 0959177515 9780959177510
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Pittock A Barrie
BEYOND DARKNESS Nuclear Winter in Australia and New Zealand
Melbourne: Sun Books Pty Ltd. Very Good; Yellowed paper. 1987. First Edition. Paperback. 0725105364 . Index bibliography and further reading. No crease to spine. Can Australia New Zealand survive a nuclear winter Consequences and implications discussed in detail. 260gms weight ; B&W Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 264 pages . Sun Books Pty Ltd paperback
Bookseller reference : 16502 ISBN : 0725105364 9780725105365
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Sturrock Morna
WOMEN OF STRENGTH WOMEN OF GENTLENESS Brigidine Sisters - Victoria Province
Melbourne: David Lovell Publishing. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket; Gift inscription ffep. 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. 1863550488 . Index notes and bibliography appendix with list of living and deceased Brigidines in Victoria 1994. Detailed illustrated history of the Brigidine Sisters from Ireland who first arrived in Echuca 1886 and went on to establish schools and convents throughout Victoria.1.25kg weight ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 306 pages . David Lovell Publishing hardcover
Bookseller reference : 13832 ISBN : 1863550488 9781863550482
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Norris Keith
AUSTRALIA'S HERITAGE SKETCHBOOK
Sydney: Pr BOOKS. Very Good; Gift inscription ffep. 1990. First Edition. Hardcover. 1875113371 . 1990 PR edition. "Regency Georgian Victorian and modern styles also figure among these sketches of noble as well as commonplace Australian architecture" Index by State.1.75kg weight; Drawings; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 362 pages . Pr BOOKS hardcover
Bookseller reference : 14399 ISBN : 1875113371 9781875113378
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Vickerman Winsome
The Legend of Caboonbah
Queensland: Boolarong Press. Very Good. 1998. First Edition. Soft Cover. 0646332341 . 66p illustrated stapled booklet local history of Caboonbah and Cressbrook in the Brisbane River region of Queensland. ; 8vo . Boolarong Press paperback
Bookseller reference : 8308 ISBN : 0646332341 9780646332345
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Fisher Gillian
Half-Life. the NDP : Peace Protest and Party Politics
Sydney: State Libray of New South Wales. Very Good. 1995. First Edition. Soft Cover. 0730589587 . 154p index illustrated. Unread near new. ; 8vo . State Libray of New South Wales paperback
Bookseller reference : 8255 ISBN : 0730589587 9780730589587
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McNeil Eugenie; Crawford Eugenie
A BUNYIP CLOSE BEHIND ME : RECOLLECTIONS OF THE NINETIES BY EUGENIE DELARUE MCNEIL. RETOLD BY HER DAUGHTER EUGENIE MCNEIL CRAWFORD.
Melbourne: Penguin. Good; Yellowed paper. 1982. Paperback. 0140059148 . Eugenie Crawford recorder her mother's memories of growing up in early Australia and trips to France.100p b/w photos. 1982 reprint. 150gms weight ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo ; 136 pages . Penguin paperback
Bookseller reference : 17871 ISBN : 0140059148 9780140059144
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