Strevens Steve
WHICH WAY TO THE LIZARD RACES A Journey Around Australia's Other Great Sporting Events
Pan Macmillan large-format paperback 1999 248 pages illustrated. The author journeys through Australia's heartland in search of sports that are both mainstream and bizarre. With a good selection B&W photo plates. Minor wear small damage to front cover otherwise good copy. ISBN 0732909945. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 21625 ISBN : 0732909945 9780732909949
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Wright John
VICTORIAN BATTLERS A Story Map
Central Queensland University Press quarto paperback stiff pictorial card cover 2007 137 pages map. Covering two centuries of European settlement this book explores the most intriguing questions arising out of some of the extraordinary things that have ever happened in Victoria. Stories of the brave the desperate and the 'I'm mad as hell and cannot take it any more! or the plain mad. Very good copy. ISBN 9781921274060. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 21660 ISBN : 9781921274 9789781921278
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Griffiths Alex text and Peter Hill photos
SANCTUARY The. Currumbin Beach Queensland Australia
Publisher unstated A4 hardcover pictorial boards 1973 100 pages illustrated pictorial endpapers. The book has some beautiful full-colour photos of the bird life and of children with the birds etc. It describes the work of the sanctuary with details of the various activities. The book has some loss of colour at edges of the boards but is otherwise good. hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 21496
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COOK'S COTTAGE Melbourne. In Memory of James CookRN
Melbourne paperback no date 48 pages illustrated. The renovated cottage and garden were reopened in 1978 to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Captain James Cook RN the great navigator to whom we owe so much. Includes numerous B&W and colour illustrations and a plan of the establishment. Some general wear and obvious crease of front cover but otherwise fairly good. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 21486
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Raymond Robert
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA'S NATIONAL PARKS
Ure Smith paperback stiff card cover 1978 256 pages illustrated. Designed to carry in the car glovebox. A vast collection of information with mapos and photos many in colour. Bit worn but fair and solid. ISBN 0725404183. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 21534 ISBN : 0725404183 9780725404185
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Hogan Janet
HISTORIC HOMES OF BRISBANE
National Trust of Qld quarto hardcover 1980 reprint 119 pages illustrated. Has some tape resident inside front and back and a small name in front otherwise good with good dust-jacket. ISBN 0908009151. hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 21383 ISBN : 0908009151 9780908009152
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Ayris Cyril
ARALUEN Valley of Dreams
Cyril Ayris Freelance Australia small quarto paperback stiff card cover 2001 48 pages illustrated. Attractive book beautifully printed telling about Araluen a mystical valley deep in the Darling Range of Western Australia. Brief historical notes and details of the attractions with some nice colour photos of the many wildflowers of the area. Very good copy. ISBN 0957885318. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 21272 ISBN : 0957885318 9780957885318
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Finch Wally 'The Bear' and Mary Finch
AUSTRALIAN BY CHOICE. Isn't that all of us
Self-published Australia paperback no date 117 pages illustrated. The authors are multi award winning performance poets. The light-coloured card covers are a trifle marked but generally the book is fairly good. ISBN 0957897308. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 21307 ISBN : 0957897308 9780957897304
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Condon Ann compiler
PIE CREEK COMMUNITY HALL - The First Hundred Years 1903-2003
Pie Creek Queensland A4 paperback taped spine clear plastic overlay 2003 103 pages illustrated. Produced to coincide with the centenary of this historic hall located in the Gympie Qld region. With much local historic information including details of schools and people with numerous B&W photos. The reproduction of the latter varies wildly from good to rather poor but it is an interesting local history document useful for researchers. Good condition except for a little light marking on back from handling. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 21311
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Blombery Alec M
FLOWERS OF CENTRAL AUSTRALIA
Kangaroo Press oblong paperback 1992 reprint 64 pages illustrated. An attractive book with colour photographs printed on art paper. There are 155 illustrations with accompanying notes designed to help visitors and/or locals to identify various plants. The book has a little corner wear but is otherwise good. ISBN 0864172443. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 21104 ISBN : 0864172443 9780864172440
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Dale Lorraine
BULLDUST & BOUGH SHADES. Over 100 Years of Horse Racing at 'The Alice'
Aldette Publishers Alice Springs NT paperback 1981 50 pages illustrated. History of development of horse racing in the area with numerous photos map etc. Bottom edge back cover card has some damp affectation otherwise the book is a good clean copy. ISBN 0949846023. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 21055 ISBN : 0949846023 9780949846020
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Burger Angela text and Knowles Peter photos
FRASER ISLAND
Rigby small quarto hardcover 1976 55 pages illustrated. An introduction to Fraser Island off the coast of Queensland with colour photo plates. The book itself is good with excellent green cloth and spine lettering but has a tiny bit of colour loss on edges. The dust-jacket is somewhat degraded and rubbed. ISBN 072700008. hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 21078
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Galton Barry
MAGIC MILLIONS Bunyips Phantoms and. The Gold Coast Turf Club Story
Central Queensland University Press small quarto paperback stiff card cover 2001 202 pages illustrated. An extensive history with a good selection illustrations some in colour. Minor corner bumps otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 1876780096. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20970 ISBN : 1876780096 9781876780098
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Taylor Paul
AUSTRALIAN RIPPING YARNS. Cannibal Convicts Macabre Murders Wanton Women & Living Legends
The Five Mile Press large-format paperback stiff card cover 2006 reprint 272 pages illustrated. An anthology of tales 'our history teachers wouldn't tell us.' Among the stories: A murderous grandma a cannibal convict robbers con-men Lola Montez they're all here. A feast of good fun reading. Blotted-out name in front otherwise very good copy. ISBN 1865039381. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20968 ISBN : 1865039381 9781865039381
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Fraser Lynn and Yvonne
GREAT TOP ROAD The. Travellers Guide to the Gulf of Carpentaria Queensland and Northern Territory
Boolarong Publications small quarto paperback stiff card cover 1994 159 poages illustrated. Packed with information maps and colour photos. A couple of turned-down page corners otherwise very good clean copy. ISBN 0864391722. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20851 ISBN : 0864391722 9780864391728
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Armstrong Patrick
A SKETCH-MAP PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY FOR AUSTRALIA
Longman Cheshire quarto paperback stiff card cover 1989 42 pages illustrated. Small name inside front and a bit of sun fading on cover card otherwise very good. ISBN 0582874548. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20859 ISBN : 0582874548 9780582874541
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Grabs Cyril
QUEENSLAND DESPERADOES 2nd edition
Central Qld University Press large-format paperback 2nd Edition 2000 217 pages illustrated. The stories of six Queensland bushrangers. Said to be 'based on fact and told in a thrilling way.' This copy has been well used the front cover creased and general signs of use. Name inside front stain bottom edge. Fair only but intact and quite readable. ISBN 1875998589. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20894 ISBN : 1875998589 9781875998586
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Burke Alex James
POMMIES AND PATRIOTS. For 200 Years 1788-1988
Brisbane Boolarong Publications quarto hardcover 1981 112 pages illustrated. The author is a well-known journalist contributor to the Queensland 'Courier-Mail' newspaper and other pubclications. Boards and spine lettering good. Small writing inside front. Dust-jacket a little grubby but fair. ISBN 0908175191. hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20896 ISBN : 0908175191 9780908175192
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Finch Peter photos and Ian Auhl text
BURRA IN COLOUR
Investigator Press quarto hardcover pictorial boards Enlarged Edition 1979 64 pages illustrated pictorial endpapers. Published for the Burra Tourist Bureau. Interesting text telling the history of the area with colour photos throughout. The book has a blotted-out name inside front and has brief inked-in notes throughout about the various places e.g. 'This is a really pretty part.' The book is otherwise good. Priced to reflect the condition. ISBN 0858640326. hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20917 ISBN : 0858640326 9780858640320
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Mortimore Nanette compiler
ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF PROGRESS. Port of Townsville 1896-1996
Townsville Port Authority paperback 1996 31 pages illustrated. A brochure outlining the history of the port and some interesting historical photographs. Light wear but generally good clean copy. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20618
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Hart Pro art
BUSHRANGER BALLADS
Ure Smith Australia quarto hardcover pictorial boards 1976 64 pages illustrated. Basically this book is a collection of paintings in full colour by noted Australian artist Pro Hart printed on quality art paper with some commentary poetry and general text. There is an odd damp-type effect inside both covers but nothing serious. May be from the original binding process. Otyherwise the book is very good with a good dust-jacket. ISBN 0725402962. hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20637 ISBN : 0725402962 9780725402969
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Bachman Bill
OFF THE ROAD AGAIN
Lothian Publishing Australia small quarto paperback stiff card cover 1989 80 pages illustrated. Photo-journalist Bill Bachman heads into the Australian outback and captures many wonderful photos. Printed on art paper. With a short commentary. Light edge and corner wear nothing serious otherwise fairly good. ISBN 0850913918. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20664 ISBN : 0850913918 9780850913910
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Puttock AG
TRACING YOUR FAMILY TREE. For Australians and New Zealanders
Melbourne Lothian Paperback card 1983 reprint 114p. Useful compact book with lots of helpful advice. Covers creased and there is a small damaged area on front but otherwise the book is good. ISBN 0850911508. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 19778 ISBN : 0850911508 9780850911503
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QUEEN ELIZABETH Commemoratve Brochure - TOWNSVILLE 1954
Townsville Qld quarto paperback 20 pages illustrated inside gold-finish folder. A brochure to mark the visit to Townsville of HM Queen Elizabeth 2nd packed with B&W photos of Townsville and some of the Royal family. The outer gold card cover is a little degraded but otherwise the book is good. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20689
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Reader's Digest Assn
VISITORS' GUIDE TO THE GREAT BARRIER REEF Reader's Digest
Reader's Digest Travel Guide large square paperback stiff plasticized card cover approx. A4 no date 168 pages illustrated. A beautiful book about a beautiful Australian tourist area. packed with full colour photos of the flora and fauns with commentary throughout. Minor spots otherwise very good clean copy. Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply to foreign orders: you will be emailed with details. ISBN 0064380739. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20696 ISBN : 0064380739 9780064380737
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KAKADU NATIONAL PARK. Northern Territory Australia
Barker Souvenirs NT A4 paperback stiff pictorial card 52 pages illustrated. A magnificent book with full colour photos printed on art paper. Has a small amount of descriptive text and some maps. Except for a minor corner bump this is a very good clean copy. ISBN 0959236635. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20721 ISBN : 0959236635 9780959236637
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FLYING THE FLAG IN QUEENSLAND
Small quarto paperback stiff card cover 9 pages illustrated. Very good copy. No ISBN paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20719
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Rotherham Blaxell Briggs and Carolin
FLOWERS AND PLANTS OF NEW SOUTH WALES AND SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND
A.H. & A.W. Reed Australia A4 hardcover 1st Edition 1975 191 pages illustrared endpaper maps. A beautiful - and useful - reference book with a huge number of colour plates printed on art paper together with descriptive notes. Good clean copy with just slight fading of colour on bottom of boards. Good spine lettering. Fairly good dust-jacket. Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply to foreign orders: you will be emailed with details. ISBN 0589071718. hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20298 ISBN : 0589071718 9780589071714
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Miller Gregory and Coster Judith
COOLOOLA - Queensland's Unique Coastal Wilderness
Milcoss Associates approx. square approx. A4 paperback stiff card cover 1979 68 pages illustrated endpaper maps. A very attractive book detailing some of the history of this beautiful area with many B&W and colour photos of the flora and fauna and the geography of the area. Light wear good. ISBN 095911504. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20328
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Harris Lindsay
AS I REMEMBER . . . a Pictorial Story of the Early Workers in the Imbil Forest Author signed
A4 paperback stiff card cover published by Lindsay Harris at Gympie Queensland. Features reproductions in full colour on quality art paper of original oil paintings by Lindsay Harris. With numerous historic references and an interesting commentary. Signed by the author inside front. Slight tendency for covers to curl especially at corners but generally a very good clean copy with no previous-owners' name and all pages intact. ISBN 0646 376993. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20325
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Connell DW
WATER POLLUTION. Causes and Effects in Australia
University of Qld Press octavo hardcover 1974 132 pages illustrated. A study of environmental pollution one of the pressing problems of our time. Includes various charts tables and B&W photos. The book itself is good clean and solid but the dust-jacket is torn and frayed. ISBN 0702208809. hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20360 ISBN : 0702208809 9780702208805
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Galbreath Margaret and Gillian Pearson
ELIZABETH THE GARDEN CITY
Investigator Press Australia quarto hardcover 1982 120 pages illustrated. An interesting history of the city and its past illustrations with numerous photos etc including some full colour plates. The book is in generally very good condition with a good dust-jacket except that the front board has some slight poatchy loss of colour - nothing serious though. ISBN 0959941525. hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20263 ISBN : 0959941525 9780959941524
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Allen Lyn and Chris Harris
KAKADU. Our Land Our Heritage
Weldons/Fairfax A4 paperback stiff card cover 1987 96 pages illustrated. A tribute tio this beautiful area in the Northern Territory of Australia featuring something of the history together with the flora and fauna illustrated with many full-colour photographs. Light wear and minor marks good. ISBN 0947H6478. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20259
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Ann Atkinson editor
FOOTNOTE PEOPLE IN AUSTRALIAN HISTORY
The Fairfax Library octavo hardcover 1987 240 pages illustrated. An interesting collection of mini-biographies dealing with a number of interesting characters on the fringes of Australian history one might say. People like the amazing sex-obsessed William Chidley But also many more serious characters! Has a previous owner's name and name rubber stamp inside front but is otherwise good with good boards and clean spine lettering and a fairly good dust-jacket. ISBN 0949707120. hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20203 ISBN : 0949707120 9780949707123
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Ionnou Noris
BAROSSA JOURNEYS into the Valley of Tradition
New Holland Australia large-format paperback stiff card Revised 2nd Edition 2000 240 pages illustrated. An excellent chatty book about the region. Has a couple of small spots on one edge but is otherwise a good solid copy. ISBN 1864366125. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20146 ISBN : 1864366125 9781864366129
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Westpac Banking Corporation
HOLD HISTORY IN YOUR HANDS. The story of Australia's currency
Westpac Banking Corp 1992 A4 paperback stiff card 20 pages illustrated. Published to mark the 175th anniversary of Australia's first bank. With numerous interesting illustrations of coins etc. Light wear minor marks fairly good clean copy. Scarce! paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20100
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Anon
MONTSALVAT guide
Brochure 12 pages illustrated no date. Brochure describing the historic home in Eltham Victoria. Includes several B&W photos. A little worn but fair. unknown
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20095
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Anon
TOWNSVILLE 1888. An Early History
Townsville Museum A4 paperback 12 pages illustrated. A slim account reproduced from original hand written text - in nice copperplate. Has a peculiar feature: A piece of card titled 'An Early History' is pasted over the original subtitle 'Historical Exhibition' peeling away. Fairly good. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20022
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Fletcher Hon. AR. MLA. A. R. M. L.
DIGEST OF THE LAND LAWS OF QUEENSLAND
Brisbane Govt Printer 1963 quarto paperback 30 pages. Light wear fairly good. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20039
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Anon
CIVIC THEATER - TOWNSVILLE: Official Opening Ceremony
Brochure quarto paperback card covers 1978 24 pages illustrated. Brochure published to mark the Official Opening Ceremony on Friday 31 March 1978 of the Civic Theatre Townsville Qld. Opened by His Excellency the Governor Queensland Sir James Ramsay KCMG CBE DSC. A Gala Opening Concert was performed by Brian May and the Melbourne Show Band. Includes some colour photos. The covers are rubbed and show signs of wear and the edges are a little worn. No names or writing; fairly good. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 20029
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Robinson Charles compiler
MIN MIN FESTIVAL - Celebrating the Centenary of Boulia Qld
Boulia Shire Council 1976 quarto paperback stiff card cover 88 pages illustrated. A souvenir book produced for the Min Min festival held 14-22 August 1976. Boulia is capital of the Channel Country of Queensland. Has a great selection of photos and a fold-out map of the town in 1883. Lightest of wear very good. ISBN 0724264698. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 19984 ISBN : 0724264698 9780724264698
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Videon Barry J
AIR TRAINING CORPS AUSTRALIA - The First Fifty Years
Lutheran Publishing House small quarto hardcover pictorial boards With numerous photos and a host of useful historic information. Minor wear & a couple of tiny scratches to boards but generally good solid copy. No dust-jacket. ISBN 0642158932. hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 19910 ISBN : 0642158932 9780642158932
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Parish Steve
SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND - A DISCOVERY GUIDE
Steve Parish Publishing small quarto paperback stiff card no date 128 pages illustrated. A lavish production printed on art paper with maps colour photos and information on topics such as heritage sites wildlife parks gardens tourist drives etc. Good condition. ISBN 1740217454. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 19861 ISBN : 1740217454 9781740217453
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Lik Peter
DAINTREE CAPE TRIBULATION
Wilderness Press octavo hardcover oblong style pictorial boards 1999 about 60 pages illustrated. A book of beautiful panoscapes of this part of North Queensland. Full colour plates. There is a slight wrinkling of pages dampness but no damage whatever. Otherwise good. ISBN 1876585021. hardcover
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 19854 ISBN : 1876585021 9781876585020
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Pagani Marjorie
POLITICS AND THE QUEENSLAND SUGAR INDUSTRY T.W. CRAWFORD
James Cook University Qld paperback stiff card 1989 186 pages illustrated. No.11 in the series North Queensland History. Very good solid clean copy. Looks like new. ISBN 0864433301. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 19651 ISBN : 0864433301 9780864433305
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Anon
DISCOVER SOUTH AUSTRALIA'S MINING HERITAGE TRAILS
Primary Industries & Resources SA A4 paperback stiff card 1998 24 pages illustrated. Brochure with maps and colour photos. Good. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 19673
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Bartel Suzie and Thomas O'Flynn
SYDNEY AUSTRALIA THE BEAUTIFUL CITY
Suzie Thomas Publishing A4 paperback stiff card no date 32 pages illustrated. Chiefly comprises full-colour photos more than 100 of them well printed including one fabulous panoramic view of Sydney's fantastic harbour - folds out at centre double size of pages. Also great shots of the bridge and opera house etc. Good condition. ISBN 095880356X. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 19675 ISBN : 095880356X 9780958803564
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Pagliano Muriel AM
COUNTRY WOMEN. History of the First Seventy-Five Years. Qld CWA
Country Women's Association Qld small quarto paperback stiff card no date 1979 467 pages illustrated. An extensive and detailed history with many photos. Very good condition. Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply to foreign orders: you will be emailed with details. ISBN 0646334727. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 19700 ISBN : 0646334727 9780646334721
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Jones Claude
100 YEARS OF STRUGGLE AND CHALLENGE
AMIEU Qld Branch A4 paperback stiff card no date 29 pages illustrated. Souvenir booklet commemorating the century of the AMIEU Qld Branch. Good condition. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 19674
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Collenette Peter
TASMANIA. THE HISTORY
D & L Book Distributors paperback stiff pictorial card with foldover flaps 1990 79 pages illsts pictorial endpapers. From 1642 until today. Small name inside front otherwise good neat copy. ISBN 1875240006. paperback
Referentie van de boekhandelaar : 19558 ISBN : 1875240006 9781875240005
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