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Rose Michael editor
FOR THE RECORD. 160 Years of Aboriginal Print Journalism
Allen & Unwin paperback stiff pictorial card 1996 219 pages illustrated. Very good copy with just tiny wear an a small name in front. ISBN 1864480580. paperback
Bookseller reference : 17800 ISBN : 1864480580 9781864480580
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Hanks Peter and Keon Cohen Brian ed
ABORIGINES AND THE LAW
George Allen & Unwin paperback stiff pictorial card 1984 366 pages. Ex-library with usual marks and cancelled stamps etc. Fair and solid. ISBN 0868615558. paperback
Bookseller reference : 17798 ISBN : 0868615558 9780868615554
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Hempenstall Peter and Rutherford Noel
PROTEST AND DISSENT IN THE COLONIAL PACIFIC
University of the South Pacific paperback stiff pictorial card 1964 200 pages illustrated. Co-ops utopias religious cults armed rebellion all part of the story of dissent. Bit bent and has a few spots on covers but is otherwise fairly good. paperback
Bookseller reference : 17806
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Robinson Roland
BLACK-FELLER WHITE-FELLER
Angus & Robertson octavo hardcover 1958 151 pages. Stories and memories. Other than a corner bump the book is good although the dust-jacket is grubby. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 17799
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Phillips Peter J
KILL OR CURE. Lotions Potions Characters and Quacks of Early Australia
Greenhouse Publications A4 paperback stiff pictorial card 1984 156 pages illustrated. Has a wealth of illustrations - reproductions of old engravings photos advertising etc. Some light edge and corner wear but fairly good and quite solid. ISBN 0909104662. paperback
Bookseller reference : 17841 ISBN : 0909104662 9780909104665
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Coate Yvonne & Kevin
PINNACLE DESERT The. Nambung National Park WA
Australian Souvenirs oblong paperback stiff pictorial card 1980 24 pages illustrated. An attractive illustrated brochure with numerous colour photos and descriptive notes map on back cover. Light wear small crease front cover but fairly good. ISBN 0908148089. paperback
Bookseller reference : 17861 ISBN : 0908148089 9780908148080
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Moon Ron & Viv
KIMBERLEY. An Adventurer's Guide
Kakirra Adventure Publications small quarto paperback stiff pictorial card 1989 208 pages illustrated. Designed with comprehensive information maps and photos to help 4-wheel drivers canoeists walkers history buffs Aboriginal art lovers fishermen and women gold-seekers and more. Has a little edge and corner wear but is generally fairly good. ISBN 0958826412. paperback
Bookseller reference : 17860 ISBN : 0958826412 9780958826419
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Royal Life Saving Society Australia
LIFEGUARDING 4th Edition
Mosby/Elsevier A4 paperback stiff pictorial card 4th Edition 2007 120 pages illustrated. Packed with colour photos. Has a bit of pencilling here and there and small name in front but is otherwise a very good solid copy. ISBN 9781875897865. paperback
Bookseller reference : 17916 ISBN : 9781875897 9789781875892
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Smith FR
CHURCH IN THE SQUARE The. A History of the Albert Street Church Brisbane
Uniting Church Centre paperback stiff pictorial card no date 188 pages illustrated. An extensive history of the church with numerous B&W photos and other illustrations. Unfortunately the original binding is weak and the book has loosened at spine - reglued - and is just a little messy but is otherwise good. ISBN 0731672526. paperback
Bookseller reference : 17660 ISBN : 0731672526 9780731672523
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Shanahan Brendan
SECRET LIFE OF THE GOLD COAST The. A Journey Into the Dark Heart of Paradise
Penguin Viking large-format paperback stiff pictorial card cover 2004 290 pages. With a backdrop of marina development for the near-dead a rampant drug culture and underground porn industry and the anarchy of schoolies week the author a journalist describes four amazing months in this tropical flawed paradise. A great entertaining read; what a pity it didn't have a few photos as well. Light edge and corner wear fairly good. ISBN 0670040495. paperback
Bookseller reference : 17362 ISBN : 0670040495 9780670040490
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MacCallum Mungo
AUSTRALIAN POLITICAL ANECDOTES
Oxford University Press paperback stiff pictorial card 1995 reprint 268 pages. One small edge spot and very minor wear. Light wear suntanned inside covers fairly good. ISBN 0195537874. paperback
Bookseller reference : 17415 ISBN : 0195537874 9780195537871
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Boden Anne
FLORAL EMBLEMS OF AUSTRALIA
Australian Govt Publishing Service small quarto paperback stiff pictorial card 1985 30 pages illustrated. Illustrated with colour photos. Detailed history of the development of each emblem for the various states and territories. With an additional section 'Uses of Floral Emblems'. Light wear short crease front good copy. ISBN 0644028955. paperback
Bookseller reference : 17482 ISBN : 0644028955 9780644028950
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Townsend Derek
REDLANDS. THE STORY OF AN AUSTRALIAN SHIRE
Derek Townsend Productions Australia octavo hardcover 1986 244 pages illustrated. Illustrated with a good selection colour plates. Very good copy with excellent cloth and gilt lettering and very good dust-jacket. ISBN 0947074007. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 17211 ISBN : 0947074007 9780947074005
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Wannan Bill
STORIES OF AUSTRALIA'S OLD WEST Bill Wannan selects
Sun Books paperback stiff pictorial card 1979 143 pages. Note: This is a different collection of stories to Bill Wannan's other book 'Old Australia'. Bit age-stained on edges but otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 0725103469. paperback
Bookseller reference : 17231 ISBN : 0725103469 9780725103460
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Wannan Bill
STORIES OF OLD AUSTRALIA Bill Wannan selects
Sun Books paperback stiff pictorial card 1979 143 pages. Note: This is a different collection of stories to Bill Wannan's other book 'Old West'. Twenty-eight tales. Bit age-stained on edges but otherwise good solid copy. ISBN 0725102314. paperback
Bookseller reference : 17232 ISBN : 0725102314 9780725102319
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Longhurst Robert
HEART OF PARADISE The. The HISTORY of BURLEIGH HEADS
Gold Coast City Council Australia A4 hardcover pictorial boards 1991 96 pages illustrated. Illustrated with numerous B&W photographs. Minor marks otherwise very good copy. ISBN 0646067109. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 17071 ISBN : 0646067109 9780646067100
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Moorhead Leslie M
MORNINGTON IN THE WAKE OF FLINDERS. Historical Survey
Shire of Mornington Australia octavo hardcover 2nd Edition 1980 206 pages illustrated endpaper maps. Packed with a wealth of information lists and B&W photos. Good copy with fairly good blue cloth and spine lettering. Dust-jacket a bit worn but fairly good. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 17099
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Denborough Michael editor
AUSTRALIA AND NUCLEAR WAR
Croom Helm Australia paperback stiff pictorial card 1983 270 pages illustrated. Very good copy. ISBN 0949614092. paperback
Bookseller reference : 17155 ISBN : 0949614092 9780949614094
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Smith Coultman
SHADOW OVER TASMANIA. The Whole Story of the Convicts
J Walch Australia paperback stiff pictorial card 1993 reprint 150 pages illustrated. This is the 24th Impression of this popular account of convict days in Tasmania. Signs of wear but fairly good. ISBN 0950093335. paperback
Bookseller reference : 8819 ISBN : 0950093335 9780950093338
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ICI Australia
SOME INSECT PESTS
ICI/Victorian Dept of Agriculture small quarto paperback 1971 53 pages plus addenda illustrated. A series of articles on some common insect pests reprinted from the Victorian Journal of Agriculture. With recommendations for their control. Bit grubby externally but otherwise fairly good. paperback
Bookseller reference : 8935
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Low Francis
CITY OF SYDNEY DIRECTORY MDCCCXLIV-V 1844-45 The
Sydney Library of Australian History octavo hardcover facsimile ed 1978 approx. 200 pages illustrated. Limited Numbered Edition - this copy is Number 869 of 1000 copies. Issued in original cloth without dust-jacket. Detailed directory of Sydney merchants of the day. Near-fine with excellent tan cloth and spine gilt lettering. ISBN 0908120095. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 8666 ISBN : 0908120095 9780908120093
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Fischer Peter and Fryer David
CITY IN FOCUS
Fryer & Fischer Australia oblong quarto hardcover 1982 88 pages illustrated pictorial endpapers. A photographic study of the city of Brisbane Queensland. Both B&W and colour photos used. Some loss of colour edge of blue boards but otherwise good with clean lettering and fairly good dust-jacket. ISBN 0959327517. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 8719 ISBN : 0959327517 9780959327519
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Eager Alan
DINKUM AUSSIE MAIL BOXES. Rural Art Treasures of Australia
Child & Henry octavo hardcover pictorial boards 1986. A fascinating collection of B&W photos of mailboxes around the country. Minor wear fairly good. ISBN 0867772581. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 8729 ISBN : 0867772581 9780867772586
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Baxter John
WHO BURNED AUSTRALIA The Ash Wednesday Fires
New English Library paperback stiff pictorial card 1984 192 pages illustrated. The paper is browned with age and the edges somewhat stained with a small remainder black line but the book is intact. ISBN 0450057496. paperback
Bookseller reference : 8590 ISBN : 0450057496 9780450057496
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Sachs Wayne
GYMPIE AMBULANCE 1902-2002. The First Hundred Years
Wayne Sachs foolscap paperback stiff pictorial card 2002 286 pages illustrated. Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details. An extensive history with a great many interesting B&W photos. The book is in very good clean condition except that the cover is tending to curl that type of card. paperback
Bookseller reference : 8583
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Kane John
EXPLODING THE MYTHS: The Political Memoirs of John Kane
Angus & Robertson Australia paperback stiff pictorial card 1989 292 pages illustrated. Former Catholic Irish Labor parliamentarian who became one of the founders of the breakaway DLP. Light wear fairly good. ISBN 0207161690. paperback
Bookseller reference : 8409 ISBN : 0207161690 9780207161698
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Rovansky JA
FUN FRIENDSHIP AND VIOLET FARM. A Brief History of the Port Milang Shacks
Pt Milang Shackowners' Assn South Australia paperback stiff pictorial card cover 1998 63 pages illustrated. South Australian local history. Has a couple of photo illustrations but reproduction quality is not good. Covers bit finger-marked otherwise the book is fairly good. paperback
Bookseller reference : 8491
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Smith Nan
CONVICT KINGSTON Norfolk Island - a Guide
Nan Smith paperback stiff pictorial card 1997 120 pages illustrated. An interesting guidebook to the history and buildings of the convict settlement of Norfolk Island. Has a good selection B&W photos Very good clean copy. ISBN 0646320270. paperback
Bookseller reference : 8488 ISBN : 0646320270 9780646320274
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Kellett John
FIGHTING UNION. A History of the Queensland Branch of the Transport Workers' Union 1907-2000
Boolarong Press Australia small quarto paperback stiff pictorial card 2001 264 pages illustrated. A very good clean and solid copy of this scarce book. No previous-owner's name or other defects. ISBN 0646332562. paperback
Bookseller reference : 7881 ISBN : 0646332562 9780646332567
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Anderson KS
A PORT IS BUILT
Portland Harbor Trust 1981 83 pages illustrated pictorial endpapers. The book itself is very good The dust-jacket is fairly good with one short repaired tear and light edge wear. ISBN 072413378X. unknown
Bookseller reference : 7883 ISBN : 072413378X 9780724133789
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Wannan Bill
TALES FROM BACK O�BOURKE. Traditional Australian Humour
Melbourne Currey O�Neil octavo hardcover pictorial boards 1984 139 pages illustrated. The author has penned many books on Australia. Very good copy. ISBN 085902010X. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 7914 ISBN : 085902010X 9780859020107
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Edwards Ron
YARNS & BALLADS of the Australian Bush
Adelaide Rigby octavo hardcover 1981 188 pages illustrated. Tiny bit edge sun-fading to cloth but otherwise good solid copy. Dust-jacket bit edge-worn but fair. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 7500
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Barry Paul
RISE AND RISE OF KERRY PACKER The
Bantam Australia/ABC large octavo hardcover 1993 544 pages illustrated. Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details. Story of the head of one of the three big media empires in Australia a man with extensive television and magazine interests and a man well known for his love of gambling both in business and in casinos. Along the way he shook up the cricket world and has been engaged in more recent times in joint ventures with Rupert Murdoch. Book very good with very good dust-jacket. ISBN 1863590757. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 7519 ISBN : 1863590757 9781863590754
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Lavery H. J. editor
EXPLORATION NORTH. The NATURAL HISTORY OF QUEENSLAND
Lloyd O'Neil quarto hardcover Revised Edition 1983 243 pages illustrated index. Heavy book - postage additional to standard rate may apply: you will be emailed with details. Good with good cloth and fairly good dust-jacket. ISBN 0855504900. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 7539 ISBN : 0855504900 9780855504908
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Mackness Brian
NATIONAL PARKS OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND
Reed Books Australia oblong hardcover approx. quarto size 1981 80 pages illustrated. Slight wear to lower edge green boards otherwise they are good and spine gilt lettering is excellent. Dust-jacket has light wear but is fairly good. ISBN 0589502840. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 7615 ISBN : 0589502840 9780589502843
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Anon
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL PARKS AND WILD LIFE RESERVES
Govt Printer paperback stiff pictorial card 1964 190 pages illustrated. With a great selections maps B&W and colour photos. Well used and a bit damage don spine etc. But intact and still quite useful. paperback
Bookseller reference : 7718
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Chesters Graeme
BUYING A HOME IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Survival Books Aust paperback stiff pictorial card 2006 378 pages illustrated. Comprehensive guidebook. Light wear front cover tending to curl but otherwise good. ISBN 1901130886. paperback
Bookseller reference : 7760 ISBN : 1901130886 9781901130881
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Dept of Technical and Further education
SPANNERS EASELS AND MICROCHIPS. A History of Technical and Further Education in NSW 1883-1983
Sydney oblong Paperback approx. A4 1983 128p illsts. Copiously illustrated with numerous bw photos etc. The white card is a little marked and has a tiny area of damage at back but the book is basically fairly good. paperback
Bookseller reference : 7041
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King Jonathan
RETURN OF THE FIRST FLEET The. Official Souvenir Edition
Fairfax Magazines/Robertsbridge A4 paperback 1987 128 pages illustrated. The author is Founder of the First Fleet Re-Enactment. Numerous colour illustrations. Permanent clear plastic over cover otherwise good. paperback
Bookseller reference : 7095
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Toghill Jeff
JAMES CRAIG The. Her history recovery and restoration
Reed Books small quarto paperback stiff pictorial card 1978 33 pages illustrated. Has some good illuystrations in B&W and colour. Permanent clear plastic over cover otherwise good. paperback
Bookseller reference : 7091
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Bowles Colin
G'DAY! TEACH YOURSELF AUSTRALIAN. In 20 Easy Lessons
Angus & Robertson paperback stiff pictorial card 1992 reprint 118 pages illustrated. An entertaining look at the Aussie lingo. I'm an intellectual snob so had better refrain from comment about the argot of my fellow-Australians. Illustrated with cartoons. Very good copy. ISBN 0207154317. paperback
Bookseller reference : 7116 ISBN : 0207154317 9780207154317
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Toghill Jeff
TROPIC COAST The Coastal Playgrounds of Queensland
Reed Books quarto hardcover 1982 88 pages illustrated. Covers a wide area not just the Barrier Reef with maps descriptive notes and photos B&W and colour. A great reference book by Mr Toghill who is well known for several such publications. The book itself is good with excellent blue cloth and white lettering. The dust-jacket is rubbed at the back and a little worn but fairly good. ISBN 0589503340. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 7305 ISBN : 0589503340 9780589503345
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Flannery Tim
THROWIM WAY LEG. Tree-Kangaroos Possums and Penis Gourds
New York Atlantic Monthly Press 1st American edition 1998 octavo hardcover 326 pages illustrated. 'On the track of unknown mammals in wildest New Guinea.' Near-fine with excellent yellow cloth and spine lettering good dust-jacket. ISBN 0871137313. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 7340 ISBN : 0871137313 9780871137319
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Clyne Densey
RAINFOREST. A Journey Into Nature's Richest Garden
Reed Books Australia A4 hardcover pictorial boards 1989 97 pages illustrated. Minor defects good copy of this beautiful book featuring the wonders of Australia's rainforest areas. ISBN 0730102769. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 7371 ISBN : 0730102769 9780730102762
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Mackay Hugh
REINVENTING AUSTRALIA. The mind and mood of Australia in the 90s Updated Edition
Angus & Robertson paperback stiff pictorial card Updated Edition 1993 326 pages. Bestseller. Slight wear top edge small name inside front otherwise good clean copy. ISBN 0207183147. paperback
Bookseller reference : 6919 ISBN : 0207183147 9780207183140
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Taylor Dr JE
OUR ISLAND CONTINENT. A Naturalist's Holiday in Australia.
London SPCK small octavo hardcover 1886 256 pages. Warning: A decidedly poor copy of this interesting book. Front endpaper missing very grubby and stained title page with a rubber date stamp thereon writing on reverse of same spine coming away from body of book some pages at back heavily stained and other small stains here and there. The cover boards are grubby and worn but the decoration is evident if weak. I think there should be a folding map but this is missing. Very definitely a 'reading only' copy. Priced accordingly. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 6693
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Davey Keith
AUSTRALIAN DESERT LIFE
Periwinkle paperback stiff pictorial card 1969 reprint 112 pages illustrated. A useful reference book with numerous illustrations some in colour. Well worn especially around spine area but fair and solid within. paperback
Bookseller reference : 6708
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Gleeson Michael; Allan Toni & Wilkins Michael
AN ACT OF CORRUPTION Nick Greiner�s Years in Power & his Unorthodox Demise
Sydney ABC paperback 1992 234p. The Metherell affair in NSW. But nowhere near as exciting as the Clinton affair. Minor edge wear fairly good copy. ISBN 0733302637. paperback
Bookseller reference : 6247 ISBN : 0733302637 9780733302633
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Pretty Ron editor
ANTHOLOGY OF THE ILLAWARRA
Five Islands Press Associates paperback stiff pictorial card 1995 181 pages illustrated. A group of leading writers and artists create the spirit of the region. A nice solid copy BUT - has some staining bottom edge and a large greeting on front endpaper. paperback
Bookseller reference : 6252
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Lik Peter
GREAT BARRIER REEF AUSTRALIA. Panoscapes
Wilderness Press Aust oblong octavo hardcover pictorial boards 2001 no pagination approx. 70p illustrated. Near-new condition packed with beautiful full-colour photos printed on quality art paper. ISBN 0646282484. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 6260 ISBN : 0646282484 9780646282480
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