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1. Allen, Norma (editor) (1968). The Courier Cookbook: Good Cooking from the Cookery Pages of the Courier. Canberra: The Courier. 96 pp. Paperback small octavo, good plus condition, stapled pamphlet (staples rusted), black & white text-photos, pages lightly toned, some edgewear. A scare pamphlet consisting of recipes submitted by readers of 'The Courier', a free weekly newspaper distributed in the Canberra - Queanbeyan area. Each recipe is accompanied by a photo of the reader. (No date, but 1968, Trove.). Our Book No: 13023. $30 AUD.

2. Ampol (1962). MAP: Ampol Road Map New South Wales. Sydney: Gregory's Guides and Maps / Halstead Press (Printers). 48 pp. Paperback small, good condition, stapled, colour maps, pages lightly toned, covers lightly foxed (front cover lightly scratched), minor edgewear. (Estimated date, 1962, stated on title page for estimated population.) A small booklet of maps of NSW produced for sale in Ampol service stations. Our Book No: 16413. $18 AUD.

3. Anderson, D. J.; Myerscough, P. J.; Pitman, M. G. (1981). Die-back of Vegetation in the Central Coast Region (1st ed). Wyong, NSW: Public Works Department, NSW / Wyong Shire Council. Unnum pp. Paperback large quarto, spiral bound, glossy card covers, very good condition, black & white photos & drawings, few colour photos, maps, tables, minor edgewear. Reports on a site inspection of land at Bateau Bay, Wyong Shire, on 15th September, 1980. The report describes the work carried out and relates it to other studies on coastal vegetation, and the effects of surfactants (detergents) in seaspray on coastal vegetation. The authors have summarised conclusions that have been drawn from these observations and from published information about coastal vegetation. ISBN/ASIN: 0724064567. Our Book No: 25523. $30 AUD.

4. Arbalis, Julie V. (2006). A Local History of Tarago and Lake Bathurst. Canberra: Self Published: Julie V. Arbalis. 44 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, green card covers, black & white text-photos, documents, minor edgewear, owner’s written name inside front cover. Julie V. Arbalis writes about the village of Tarogo and its sister village Lake Bathurst which are situated on the Southern Tablelands about one hour (75km) from Canberra and 25 minutes (27km) from Goulburn, on the eastern side of Lake George. The area is mainly sheep grazing country. The climate is temperate with moist winters and dry summers. Both villages were officially founded in 1827, although the Lake itself was named by James Meehan in 1819. The author completed this book as a semester of University work, while studying for a BA. It is not a definitive historical tome, but a collection of many bits of information about the area. (No date, but 2006, Canberra, Trove.). Our Book No: 31179. $30 AUD.

5. Atlantic Union, Oil Co. Pty Ltd (1958). MAP: Atlantic Esso Road Map of New South Wales (18th ed). Sydney, Glebe: Atlantic Union Oil Co. Pty Ltd / Printed by Simmons Ltd. 32 pp. Folded oblong map, very good condition, colour maps, black & white Australian birds & animals, minor edgewear, rubber stamp. Large fold-out map of New South Wales. Includes index of New South Wales towns showing mileages from Sydney by shortest practical route. The rubber stamp states Atlantic Service Station Noel Jones (prop) Conway St, Lismore. The front of the map depicts two kookaburras sitting on the Atlantic sign, and various birds and animals to advertise Atlantic Oil. The map covers Sydney Metropolitan Area, Gosford to Taree, Gosford to Moruya, Newcastle City, Canberra City, Brisbane to Melbourne. (No date, but 1958, from printer's mark 5819.). Our Book No: 40568. $20 AUD.

6. Auchinleck, Honor (2012). Elyne Mitchell: A Daughter Remembers. Sydney: HarperCollins. 320 pp. Paperback octavo, good condition, black & white photos centre spread, bottom corner tips covers creased, corner tip one page creased, rear cover little scratched, pages lightly toned as usual, minor edgewear. In this memoir, Honor Auchinleck remembers her upbringing in the Australian Alps and pays tribute to her remarkable family, and in particular to her mother, Elyne Mitchell, the much-loved writer of the 'Silver Brumby' novels for young adults. Now, for the centenary of Elyne's birth, her daughter relates the story of an exceptional and adored, but elusive, woman. ISBN/ASIN: 9780732293499. Our Book No: 26862. $30 AUD.

7. Auld, Eileen Moya (2008). Suffer Little Children to Come Unto Me. [Singleton, NSW]: Self-Published: Eileen Moya Auld. 131 pp. Paperback wide trade, very good condition, colour drawings, colour & black & white & sepia (brown-tinted) photos, spine ends little scuffed, minor edgewear. Eileen Moya Auld writes about her childhood and the abuse she suffered at the hands of her grandfather, and the problems that come with growing up with alcoholic parents in rural New South Wales. The story is written with warmth and a sense of humour which has helped her cope with a very hard childhood. The illustrations help her to tell this very difficult autobiography. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646507552. Our Book No: 40207. $30 AUD.

8. Ayliffe, David Stephen; Ayliffe, John Stephen (2009). My Brother's Eyes: The True Story of Surviving 16 Years in a Destructive Cult. Melbourne, Mulgrave: John Garratt Publishing. 296 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minor edgewear. The true story of a dangerous religious cult that operated in New South Wales (NSW) - the Zion Full Salvation Ministry. David Ayliffe was involved with the group from his late teenage years and did not leave until his early 40s. This booth has been co-written with his brother John Ayliffe, and this provides a valuable 'inside' versus 'outside' perspective. ISBN/ASIN: 9781920721923. Our Book No: 14569. $25 AUD.

9. Ballard, Paul (1971). A Guide to Maps and Charts in the Newcastle - Tweed River Area 1770 - 1971 (1st ed) [University of Newcastle Publications in Geography]. Newcastle: P. Ballard. 76 + 9 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, concealed staples (covered by white spine tape), thin grey card covers, maps, black & white text-photos, pages lightly toned, small mark spine, top corner rear cover creased, minor edgewear. This monograph groups in chronological order some of the maps and charts which have been drawn of the coastal area between Newcastle and the Tweed River. The author discusses the 'anatomy' of the drawings and comments on the content of each sheet. (No 1 in this series. Plus 9 additional illustrations & notes numbered 3 to 9 at rear.). Our Book No: 30437. $40 AUD.

10. Bancroft, Bronwyn (2016). Remembering Lionsville (New ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 32 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good plus condition, colour drawings (mostly full-page), few sepia (brown-tinted) photos, minimal edgewear. Children's story about the family home of Bronwyn Bancroft. Bronwyn brings to life her family oral history and her own childhood memories. This story is about life in Lionsville, in the valley of the Washpool and Ewingar Forests, northern New South Wales. The story is about Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people supporting each other. The bright colourful art work by the author will appeal to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760295349. Our Book No: 41364. $18 AUD.

11. Banks, John C. G.; Gaardboe, Mads (1996). Buildings and Landscapes, the Australian National University, Canberra: Acton Campus and Mt. Stromlo. Canberra: Divisions of Facilities & Services and Public Affairs, Australian National University. 154 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, black & white drawings, colour photos, bottom corner front cover creased & lightly worn, minor edgewear. A valuable resource providing information about buildings and trees which will be useful for both the serious student and professional. The book is a memory for those who have worked and lived on the campus, and a celebration of a great national university which has appeared on this site and grown over 50 years. ISBN/ASIN: 0731525116. Our Book No: 25502. $20 AUD.

12. Barrow, Graeme (1981). 25 Family Bushwalks In and Around Canberra (2nd ed). Canberra: Dagraja Press. 50 pp. Paperback trade, stapled (little rusted), thin card covers, very good condition, black & white text-photos, maps, faint foxing edges, light foxing inside rear cover, minor edgewear corners, sticker mark rear cover. Describes 25 walks located in the southern part of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and are within easy driving distance of Canberra. Others require a day trip while those in the Bundanoon area in particular require at least an overnight stay. ISBN/ASIN: 0959687718. Our Book No: 27122. $12 AUD.

13. Barrow, Graeme (1988). Walking the South Coast: Tracks from Nowra to Eden (Reprint ed). Canberra: Dagraja Press. 42 pp. Paperback trade, good condition, card covers, stapled, black & white text-photos, maps, covers little creased & rubbed, minor edgewear. Graeme Barrow describes 25 walks at various points along the New South Wales south coast, from Nowra in the north to Eden in the far south. Access points are carefully explained and there are descriptions of routes to take, and what can been seen or enjoyed. ISBN/ASIN: 0959687734. Our Book No: 29789. $15 AUD.

14. Barrow, Graeme (1997). Walking Canberra's Hills and Rivers (2nd or revised ed). Canberra: Dagraja Press. 80 pp. Paperback trade, stapled, very good condition, card covers, colour text-photos, maps, minor edgewear, sticker mark rear cover. Second edition. This book describes thirty walks along the Murrumbidgee river within the Australian Capital Territory's boundaries, and in Canberra's hills which have excellent walking tracks or roads simple to follow. Access points are carefully explained and there are descriptions of routes to take, and what can been seen or enjoyed. ISBN/ASIN: 0958755213. Our Book No: 27121. $12 AUD.

15. Bastian, Peter; McDonald, Tracy (2011). Celebration of a Century: RSL Lifecare - The First 100 years (1st ed). Sydney: University of New South Wales Press. 219 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white photos, minimal edgewear jacket, tiny spot front flyleaf. The story of RSL LifeCare, one of the largest aged-care services in the Southern Hemisphere, with responsibility for more than 4500 residents and backed by an array of health and ageing strategies and services. This very special book pays homage to the dedicated people who have cared for the residents, and charts the changes in public policies on health and aged care over the last 100 years. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742232669. Our Book No: 25958. $30 AUD.

16. Bate, Mary Page; Mackey, Nola M. (1981). The City of Grafton Compiled from Records by Mary Page Bate and Nola M. Mackey to Commemorate the Jubilee of the Clarence River Historical Society 1931 - 1981 [Incorporated 1859: A Contribution to the History of the City by the Clarence River Historical Society, Formed 1931]. Grafton, NSW: Clarence River Historical Society. 72 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white & colour text-photos, spine lightly faded, minor edgewear. A potted history of buildings and happenings in this major rural city in New South Wales (NSW), compiled by Bate and Mackey. (Note: Incorrect ISBN printed in the book, 09599954.) SALE PRICE. Our Book No: 12840. $12 AUD.

17. Baxter, Carol J. (editor) (1988). General Muster and Land and Stock Muster of New South Wales 1822 (1st ed). Sydney: Australian Biographical and Genealogical Record (ABGR) / Society of Australian Genealogists (SAG). 780 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, red cloth cover (gilt lettering), frontispiece photo, some foxing top edge, cover corners little bumped, minor edgewear. Heavy (1.5 Kg), and not available for postage to destinations outside Australia. A transcription by Carol J. Baxter of the 1822 muster, which provides an unequalled record of all settlers (free settlers and convicts) in New South Wales at the end of the first generation of European settlement. Includes the occupation of each settler, family groupings, and settlers to which individual convicts were assigned. The year 1822 saw the end of an era, with the departure of Major-General Lachlan Macquarie, the longest serving Governor of the colony. The 1822 musters are very important records, reflecting the nature of the colony at the end of his governorship, through the circumstances of the individuals residing in the colony. The muster provides confirmation of, or sometimes the only reference to, other relationships as well. Details of husbands, wives, sons and daughters are frequently recorded - however, the muster also includes references to grandchildren, nephews and nieces, brothers and sisters and even adopted children. This book will be a good reference for anyone with an interest in Australian history and genealogy. First edition stated. (This copy: Hardback, no jacket, very good condition, 1988.) ISBN/ASIN: 0949032085. Our Book No: 40633. $70 AUD.

18. Bayley, William A. (1973). Lithgow Zig Zag Railway Blue Mountains - New South Wales (3rd enlarged ed). Bulli, NSW: Austrail Publications. 64 pp. Paperback trade, stapled pamphlet, card covers, very good condition, black & white text-photos, map, faint foxing centre map & edges, covers little faded, minor edgewear. A booklet about the Zig Zag Railway in the Blue Mountains to Lithgow locality, New South Wales. Opened in 1869, the Great Lithgow Zig-Zag was acclaimed a railway engineering feat, unique in the world. The railway was in use until 1910, being superseded by a system of 10 tunnels. ISBN/ASIN: 0909597103. Our Book No: 29559. $15 AUD.

19. Bayley, William A. (1977). The Great Zig Zag Railway at Lithgow. Bulli, NSW: Austrail Publications. 130 pp. Paperback, very good condition, card covers, black & white text-photos, map, faint foxing edges, covers little faded, spine little scuffed (slight loss top spine), top corner rear cover creased, minor edgewear, faint biro line front cover. William A. Bayley reports on the Zig Zag Railway in the Blue Mountains to Lithgow locality, New South Wales. Opened in 1869, the Great Lithgow Zig-Zag was acclaimed a railway engineering feat, unique in the world. A great book for anyone wanting to learn about this fascinating part of rail history. (Incorrect ISBN 090959789 printed in book.). ISBN/ASIN: 0909597189. Our Book No: 29563. $12 AUD.

20. Bayley, William A. (1978). Behind Broulee: History of Eurobodalla Shire, Central South Coast New South Wales (Revised, reprint ed). Moruya, NSW: Eurobodalla Shire Council. 144 pp. Paperback trade, good plus condition, black & white text-photos, frontispiece, maps, minor edgewear, bottom corner page tips little worn, few light creases covers, white background rear cover lightly marked, front cover & spine little faded. William A. Bayley provides a history of Eurobodalla Shire, a district on the Central South Coast of New South Wales. Revised edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0959927506. Our Book No: 26530. $20 AUD.

21. Beasley, Richard (2021). Dead In the Water: A Very Angry Book. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 284 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minor edgewear. Richard Beasley reports on the greatest Australian environmental catastrophe - the death of the Murray-Darling Basin river ecosystem. The author tells it like it is. He points the finger without shame. A full-throated, provocative and very personal battle cry to save our most precious natural resource. The author is Senior Counsel at the New South Wales Bar and Senior Counsel assisting at the Murray-Darling Royal Commission that was established by the South Australian Weatherill Government in 2018. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760878450. Our Book No: 31110. $30 AUD.

22. Beaumont, Ann (2013). A Light in the Window: Harper's Mansion, Berrima, the Place and Its People. Sydney, Millers Point: National Trust of Australia. 118 pp. Paperback octavo (with flaps), very good condition, black & white & colour & sepia (brown-tinted) text-photos, edges lightly foxed, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written dedication, first name only), few ink spots opposite dedication. This book tells the story of Harper's Mansion, Berrima. The village of Berrima was created in 1831, and is a very important part of early colonial history. Harper's Mansion had been bought in 1978 by the National Trust, and opened in 1985 as a house museum. Traces the Harper family's history, and documents the lives of the many people who have lived or been associated with the property in the last 180 years. This would make a wonderful addition to any collection of Australian history or a great gift for someone born in this part of the world. ISBN/ASIN: 9780980446487. Our Book No: 29304. $35 AUD.

23. Beavan, Paula (2023 ). Daughter of the Hunter Valley (Alone, near Destitute, Can She Beat the Odds?) (2nd Australian ed). Sydney: Mira / Harlequin Enterprises (Australia). 357 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minor edgewear. A novel by Paula J. Beavan about a girl, Madeleine Barker-Trent, who arrived in the newly colonised Hunter Valley from England to help her father who had arrived before and ran a farm. He died shortly after her arrival and she is left to run the thousand acres of bushland, with only three convicts and handsome overseer Daniel Coulter for company. A captivating historical debut. A story of one woman's grit and determination to make a life on the riverbank. The author grew up in the Hunter Valley and has historical connections there that prompted her historical novel. (Stated as Second Australian Paperback Edition, published by Mira, an imprint of Harlequin Enterprises Australia.) ISBN/ASIN: 9781867245667. Our Book No: 41234. $25 AUD.

24. Beaver, Bruce (1966). You Can't Come Back (1st ed). Adelaide: Rigby Limited. 166 pp. Hardback small, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), top edge foxed, edges reverse side jacket lightly foxed (unclipped, minor edgewear), pages lightly toned. First edition. In this short novel by Bruce Beaver, a small party of railway labourers are allotted a week's work and stationed at a large NSW country town. Their daily lives and the experiences that befall them after working hours are described, laconically enough, by a member of the group. The author's first novel is based on his six year's experience as a surveyor's labourer in the Hunter valley and northern New South Wales. Our Book No: 22889. $15 AUD.

25. Bedford, Eric (1944). Scum o' the Seas. Sydney: Currawong Press. 240 pp. Hardback small, no jacket (missing as common), good plus condition, board cover, red cloth spine, scuff marks, biro marks one page. A boys adventure story by Eric Bedford about a runaway apprentice, set in New South Wales of the1850s - Sydney Cove, the goldfields, and at sea. (No date, but 1944, Trove and Muir 622.) Our Book No: 15534. $12 AUD.

26. Bennett, James; Bundy, Alan (editor) (1988). James Bennett: Supplier to the Nation's Libraries. Adelaide: Auslib Press. 60 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, stapled card covers, black & white text-photos, minor creasing top corner cover & few adjacent pages. The story, substantially in the own words of James Bennett, of the life and career of James Ingram Bennett, founder in 1958 of James Bennett Library Services (in Sydney), the largest library supplier in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere. Compile and edited by Alan Bundy. ISBN/ASIN: 0958989591. Our Book No: 23891. $15 AUD.

27. Bentley, Judy; Bentley, James; Bates, Geoff (2003). The Lithgow Zig Zag: A Masterpiece of Railway Engineering (Reprint ed) [Lithgow Zigzag]. Corinda, QLD / Lithgow, NSW: Pictorial Press / Zig Zag Railway Co-Op. 28 pp. Paperback quarto, card cover, very good plus condition, colour & black & white text-photos. A picture booklet about this unusual zigzag railway (1869 to 1910), built to bring trains down a steep slope from the Blue Mountains to the Lithgow Valley. A masterpiece of engineering. Re-opened as a tourist railway in 1975. ISBN/ASIN: 1876561262. Our Book No: 9616. $15 AUD.

28. Bevan, Scott (2014). Bill: The Life of William Dobell (1st ed). Sydney, Cammeray: Simon & Schuster. 497 pp. Paperback thick octavo, very good condition, colour & black & white & sepia (brown-tinted) photos, top corner front cover little creased, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. A biography of one of Australia's greatest artists. Explores how ambition and talent took a working class boy a long way in the world from Newcastle to Sydney and overseas, and how the reaction to one painting (Archibald Prize award controversy) almost destroyed him. It is also a celebration of community, and how one man finally discovered where he belonged - in the unlikeliest of places. The author has spent years researching and interviewing Dobell's friends and long-time locals. He discovered that Sir William was accepted as one of their own - in the small town of Wangi Wangi (Lake Macquarie), north of Sydney. ISBN/ASIN: 9781925030549. Our Book No: 40426. $25 AUD.

29. Bhathal, Ragbir (1993). Australian Astronomer John Tebbutt: The Life and Work of the Man on the $100 note. Sydney, Kenthurst: Kangaroo Press. 111 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, top edge foxed, minor edgewear. A biography by Ragbir Bhathal of Australia's most famous 19th century astronomer who built the largest private observatories in Australia at Windsor, New South Wales. ISBN/ASIN: 0864175221. Our Book No: 3225. $30 AUD.

30. Binge, Leonie (2015). Nellie's Vow: A Remarkable True Story of Triumph Over Tragedy. Sydney, Crows Nest: Arbon Publishing. 336 pp. Paperback octavo (with flaps), very good condition, sepia (brown-tinted) photos (including inside covers), frontispiece, edges faintly scuffed, minor edgewear. This is an inspiring true story. The four Peisley girls spent their early childhood years in Nyngan, country New South Wales, until they were separated and had to live in pain and poverty. Nellie, the eldest, brings them all together in the end. The book is packed with historical detail including their early country life, childhood anecdotes to heart-rending descriptions of Depression-era Sydney (1930s). The sepia photos of the places and people in the story bring it to life. This memoir is a poignant tribute to one young woman's fortitude in the face of terrible misfortune. ISBN/ASIN: 9780992351281. Our Book No: 28945. $30 AUD.

31. Binns, R. A. (Ray); McBryde, I. (Isabel) (1972). A Petrological Analysis of Ground-edge Artefacts from Northern New South Wales [Australian Aboriginal Studies Series]. Canberra: Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies (AIAS). 131 pp. Paperback large quarto, good plus condition, glossy card cover, black & white text-photos (plates), black & white & single-colour maps, corners front cover creased (slightly affects first several bottom corner pages), base spine bumped, fading spine & fore-edge strip front cover, some edgewear. Ray Binns and Isabel McBryde provide a geological study of ground-edge axes used by Australian Aborigines with the purpose of identifying their mineral composition and origin. (No 47 in the 'Australian Aboriginal Studies Series', from the Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies. An earlier version is published in 1969 in the academic journal 'Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society', volume 35.). ISBN/ASIN: 0855750251. Our Book No: 12291. $40 AUD.

32. Bishop, W. (William) (1977). The Goulburn and District Directory for 1882 - 3: First Year of Publication. Sydney, North Sydney: Library of Australian History (LAH). 72 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket as issued, very good plus condition, brown leatherette cloth cover (sharp gilt spine lettering), adverts, minimal edgewear. Facsimile of an early directory of the Goulburn district, southern New South Wales (NSW), compiled by W. (William) Bishop. Includes alphabetical lists of residents, trades and institutions. Many contemporary adverts. A valuable source for local historians. Intended as an annual publication, but 1882-3 was the only edition produced. (Copy 199 of a limited edition of 300 copies.) (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 090812001X. Our Book No: 12766. $60 AUD.

33. Blacket, Judy (1983). The Year of the House. Canberra: Mulini Press. 114 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white drawings, front hinge lightly split (as usual, all pages firm), minor edgewear & rubbing. Judy Blacket writes a fascinating story about her search for a house of her own in Canberra. The many adventures she has along the way to finding her perfect home will be familiar to many people looking for a permanent home. Text and drawings by the author, who is a descendent of the famous architect Edmund Blacket, and has worked as a librarian in various locations in New South Wales. (A Mulini Press publication. 1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 0949910120. Our Book No: 29833. $25 AUD.

34. Blair, J. B. (Jim); Blair, David (editor) (2007). Blown to Blazes and Other Works of J. B. Blair. Sydney: David Blair. 317 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, black & white text-photos & drawings, autograph (editor's written name), copy 2. Heavy (1.0 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. (Unstated limited edition, about 300 copies.) An anthology of 57 short stories and essays, and five shorter pieces, by J.B. (Jim) Blair, originally published in the 1930s to 1950s, mostly in the "The Bulletin" magazine (Sydney), at which Blair was an columnist. Humour abounds amid themes that include science fiction, human nature in action, adventures of the Noyse family, whimsical ideas for making the fame or fortune of the characters, and many more. The one hundred illustrations are the original artwork by acclaimed illustrators. Includes a biography of Jim and other commentary. Included are comments relating Noyse family events to real Blair family events, a biography of Phyllis Blair, a story and an article written by her, a general introduction to the stories, explanatory comments, a description of Jim's books and a list of the works of Jim and Phyllis. Among the many themes, titles and characters are: an invention that brings back voices from the past, a new twist on cheating in horse-racing, Blown to Blazes (a forerunner to the age of artificial satellites), The Strip Stroll (Sydney's Lord Mayor is persuaded to stroll naked from Central to the Quay.), The Lost Tram, a hilarious game of cricket, and Dreamy Bentwhistle, who forgets everything. And there are a few stories on the serious side of life. The original illustrators include Unk White, John Frith, Norman Hetherington and Percy Lindsay. Collected and edited by his son David Blair. ISBN/ASIN: 9780980399714. Our Book No: 15541A. $40 AUD.

35. Blair, J. B. (Jim); Blair, David (editor) (2007). Blown to Blazes and Other Works of J. B. Blair. Sydney: David Blair. 317 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, black & white text-photos & drawings, autograph (editor's written name), copy 1. Heavy (1.0 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. (Unstated limited edition, about 300 copies.) An anthology of 57 short stories and essays, and five shorter pieces, by J.B. (Jim) Blair, originally published in the 1930s to 1950s, mostly in the "The Bulletin" magazine (Sydney), at which Blair was an columnist. Humour abounds amid themes that include science fiction, human nature in action, adventures of the Noyse family, whimsical ideas for making the fame or fortune of the characters, and many more. The one hundred illustrations are the original artwork by acclaimed illustrators. Includes a biography of Jim and other commentary. Included are comments relating Noyse family events to real Blair family events, a biography of Phyllis Blair, a story and an article written by her, a general introduction to the stories, explanatory comments, a description of Jim's books and a list of the works of Jim and Phyllis. Among the many themes, titles and characters are: an invention that brings back voices from the past, a new twist on cheating in horse-racing, Blown to Blazes (a forerunner to the age of artificial satellites), The Strip Stroll (Sydney's Lord Mayor is persuaded to stroll naked from Central to the Quay.), The Lost Tram, a hilarious game of cricket, and Dreamy Bentwhistle, who forgets everything. And there are a few stories on the serious side of life. The original illustrators include Unk White, John Frith, Norman Hetherington and Percy Lindsay. Collected and edited by his son David Blair. ISBN/ASIN: 9780980399714. Our Book No: 15541. $40 AUD.

36. Bondi, Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club; Curlewis, Adrian (foreword); Jenkins, Bill (collator) (1956). History of Bondi Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club. Sydney: Bondi Surf Life Saving Club / Kenny & Watson (Printer). 52 pp. Hardback wide trade, no jacket as issed, very good condition, embossed title front cover with club vignette, black & white text-photos, two colour illustrations, spine ends little worn, pages toned, edges lightly foxed, minor edgewear. This booklet is the history of the Bondi Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club during the past 50 years. The club which started in February, 1906, is the oldest of its kind. The book is a record and a tribute to the amazing achievements of men who have risked their lives to save others from drowing in the water. SCARCE. (No date, but about 1956, Trove.). Our Book No: 41324. $85 AUD.

37. Booker, John; Craig, Russell (2000). John Croaker: Convict Embezzler (1st ed). Melbourne: Melbourne University Press (MUP). 206 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good plus condition, few black & white text-photos, minor edgewear. John Booker and Craig Russell relate the story of John Croaker (1788 - 1824) who was an English bank clerk transported to Australia for 14 years for embezzling bank assets. His life stretches across two cultures, three continents, and both sides of the law. He died in a shipwreck off the coast of Chile. ISBN/ASIN: 052284894X. Our Book No: 25253. $25 AUD.

38. Boswell, Annabella Alexandrina Campbell (1992). Annabella Boswell's Other Journal 1848 - 1851, called Further Recollections of My Early Days in Australia (1st ed) [Australian Books on Demand]. Canberra: Mulini Press. 75 pp. Hardback large octavo, no jacket, good plus condition, red boards (gilt title & author name cover & spine), faint scuffing front boards, top corner front cover slightly bumped, few tiny toned spots rear endpapers. The fascinating diary of a young women, Annabella Boswell, growing up in New South Wales coastal town of Port Macquarie in the 1830s and 1840s. This is her second diary which continues her story describing visits to relatives and friends in the 1840s, including Sydney and Bathurst. She continues her interest in painting Australian wildflowers and in education and reading. It is an interesting historical record which shows the other side of life for the pioneers of the outback. (No. 1 in the 'Australian Books on Demand' series from Mulini Press.). ISBN/ASIN: 0949910333. Our Book No: 30982. $40 AUD.

39. Bower, Father Rod (2018). Outspoken: The Life and Work of the Man Behind Those Signs (1st ed). Sydney: Penguin Random House Australia. 354 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, cover corner tips little scuffed, minor edgewear. This autobiography is by the Anglican priest who wrote ‘Dear Christians, Some people are gay. Get over it. Love God” on the roadside sign at his Gosford parish church. He started a media revolution when he posted them on Facebook. Today Fr Rod has close to 65,000 followers on social media. He uses this platform to raise questions about Australia’s corporate soul, to assert that we are all important. The death threats pour in about the content of his messages. This book is frank, both philosophical and funny. It illuminates the life and work of the man behind those signs. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143788409. Our Book No: 40281. $26 AUD.

40. Bradfield, K. N. E.; Steele, Jeremy (editor) (1999). Bill Bradfield at Oxford, 1935 - 1938. Sydney: Sydney University Engineering Alumni, Faculty of Engineering. 32 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, good condition, stapled pamphlet, card covers, black & white text-photos, staples slightly rusted, spots toning front cover, spine little rubbed, corner tips front cover little creased, minor creasing & edgewear. Recollections of a graduate from the Sydney University Engineering School at Oxford in the 1930s. Recording of a conversation with Jeremy Steele in January 1996 conducted in Dr K. N. E. Bradfield's home in Fairlight, on the North Shore of Sydney. ISBN/ASIN: 186487029X. Our Book No: 40726. $15 AUD.

41. Bradley, Pamela (2012). Cities of Vesuvius: Pompeii and Herculaneum (2nd ed). Melbourne: Cambridge University Press (CUP). 218 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white text-photos, figures, bottom corner front cover creased, minor edgewear. This book was written especially for the core topic of the New South Wales HSC Ancient History syllabus. The book details the social life, economy, politics, religion, architecture and entertainment of the time in these two ancient Italian cities, as well as the influence of Greece and Hellenistic culture. Full of visual material and a variety of sources, the book features diagrammatic chapter summaries and a wealth of activities suitable for students studying this topic for the HSC course. SALE PRICE. ISBN/ASIN: 9780521608954. Our Book No: 29786. $25 AUD.

42. Bramston, Troy (editor) (2006). The Wran Era [Neville Wran]. Sydney, Leichhardt: Federation Press. 310 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white photos centre spread, tables, appendices, minor edgewear. From 1976 to 1986, Neville Wran lead the most successful Labor government in New South Wales (NSW) history, and which also galvanised the national Labor movement. These 24 essays, edited by Troy Bramston, cover his political style and management, and his many achievements in health, education, transport, economics, law and order, social policy, reform agenda, environment, women's policy and Aboriginal affairs. ISBN/ASIN: 1862876002. Our Book No: 13874. $30 AUD.

43. Brandt, Joan; Kynaston, Diane Kay (foreword) (2013). Memoirs of a Midwife. Sydney, Clifton Gardens / Cremorne: Joan Brandt / Cremorne1.com (Printer). 142 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, portrait title page, minor scratching front cover, minor edgewear. Joan Brandt has self-published this record of her adult life working in many areas: nursing training and hospital life in the UK, migration to Australia in 1959 (a 10 Pound migrant passage), hospital life in Australia, then running her own home birthing business. Contains a chapter on individual home birth experiences. A valuable record of 50 years in midwifery and complementary health (acupuncture, homeopathy). A warm inspirational true story. (No ISBN in book. Unrecorded by Trove.). Our Book No: 41009. $30 AUD.

44. Bray, Mark; Rimmer, Malcolm (1987). Delivering the Goods: A History of the NSW Transport Workers Union 1888 - 1986. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 297 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, tables, black & white photos centre spread, top corners covers little creased, light toning pages as usual, minor edgewear. Mark Bray and Malcolm Rimmer provide the first account of the New South Wales Transport Workers Union to be published. The authors trace the history from its formation as a tiny Sussex street union in Sydney in 1888 to its role in 1986 as one of the most powerful unions in the state and the nation. The book focuses on the political inclinations of the union's leaders, the unions organisational capacities and its industrial experience. A publication of the Industrial Relations Research Centre, University of New South Wales. ISBN/ASIN: 0043000932. Our Book No: 28235. $30 AUD.

45. Brierley, Jean (2009). Heading South: A True Family Pioneering Story. [Sydney, Killara]: Jean Brierley. 155 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear. Jean Brierley has written this book from memory after 40 years. The story is about the family moving out of Hunters Hill in Sydney to the South Coast to improve John's health. They bought land and built a caravan park where they stayed for nine years before moving back to Sydney. The memories have always been with Jean and she is happy to have written this story. (No ISBN in book. Written dedication, dated 2009. Noted in Killara Bowls News, November 2010, and Jean is stated as a Life Member of the Killara Bowling Club.) Our Book No: 28005. $40 AUD.

46. Brill, Ted; Bilbey, Grant (foreword); Pye, Erica (illustrator) (1999). The History of Ebenezer: Australia's Oldest Church, Coromandel Road, Ebenezer, NSW (Revised ed). City Not Stated: Fitzgerald Graphic Communications (Printer). 32 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, card covers, stapled pamphlet, black & white text-photos & drawings, tiny dent front cover, spine little creased, staples little rusted. This revised pamphlet by Ted Brill describes this historic church at Ebenezer in the Hawkesbury region, currently the oldest existing church in Australia, built 1809. Covers the history of the families who built the church, their voyage to Australia, settlement, the building of the church, the first communion, pioneers, early ministers, and celebrations. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 0957746407. Our Book No: 40028. $15 AUD.

47. Bryan, Harrison (1994). No Gray Profession: Reminiscences of a Career in Australian Libraries. Adelaide: Auslib Press. 233 pp. Paperback small quarto, good condition, cancelled EX-LIBRARY, covers creased, edges lightly foxed, library marks (small scuffs label removed spine & title page, rubber stamps, tape inside covers, label removal in two places title page, cancelled stamp), some edgewear. This is the memoir of Harrison Bryan, a distinguished Australian academic librarian (University of Queensland, University of Sydney, National Library of Australia). He writes candidly about his life and career, his achievements and disappointments, and assesses many of the colleagues with whom he worked during four decades. ISBN/ASIN: 1875145303. Our Book No: 31166. $18 AUD.

48. Brzezinski, Monica; Tisdall, Brian (illustrator) (2007). The Burrawang Bunyip from the Bottomless Swamp. Tallebudgera Valley, QLD: Remi & Monica Brzezinski. 28 pp. Paperback small oblong quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, card covers (with flaps), colour drawings, endpapers drawing, scratches rear cover, some pages faintly creased, minor edgewear. A delightful Australian children's story by Monica Brzezinski about a bunyip who lives in a swamp at Burrawang in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales.The beautiful illustrations by Brian Tisdall will delight all ages. This special book carries an important environmental message. ISBN/ASIN: 9780958164153. Our Book No: 27238. $20 AUD.

49. Buchanan, Maris E. (1975). Responses to Agricultural Change: A Study of Tobacco Growing in Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales: (1st ed) [Research Series in Applied Geography: New England Monographs in Geography No. 3]. Armidale, NSW: Department of Geography, University of New England. 156 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, thin card cover (cloth spine, concealed staples), tables, figures, green cloth spine, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear, owner's rubber stamp & large written details title page. A comprehensive source of information about the tobacco industry in Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales. The conclusions drawn from the study fall into three groups: observations about the tobacco industry itself, the methodological approach was critically assessed, and the behavioural aspects of the study. The threefold perception-reaction-decision process was a central theme in terms of which the behavioural patterns of the tobacco growers could be systematised. The study was from 1955 to 1971. This monograph is part of a doctoral thesis submitted to the University of New England in February 1973. ISBN/ASIN: 0858341050. Our Book No: 31171. $50 AUD.

50. Buchhorn, Richard (1997). Boobera Lagoon: A Focus for Reconciliation [Catholic Social Justice Series]. Sydney: Catholic Social Justice Council. 36 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, spine & covers little rubbed, staples slightly rusted, tiny dent rear cover, minor edgewear corner tips. This book is about Boobera Lagoon, a New South Wales site sacred to Indigenous people. This paper, written in an accessible and readable fashion by Richard Buchhorn, is a fascinating local history using many previously untapped sources and documents. It describes the interactions, good and bad, between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. (No 30 in the Catholic Social Justice Series.). ISBN/ASIN: 1864201193. Our Book No: 40693. $25 AUD.

51. Buckley, Martin J.; Campbell, Major-General I. (foreword); MacDonald, H. (president) (1986). Scarlet and Tartan: The Story of the Regiments and Regimental Bands of the NSW Scottish Rifles 1885 (Volunteers), the 30th Battalion (NSW Scottish Regiment), "A" Company and Pipes and Drums, 17th Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment (Commemorative ed). Sydney: Red Hackle Association. 300 pp. Hardback large quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), quarter bound red leather with gilt edges, green & black tartan cloth cover, three affixed metal insignias on front cover, black & white text-photos, colour photos, illustrated endpapers, minor edgewear jacket, light foxing endpapers, minor spotted foxing last page, few lights marks flyleaf & title page. Heavy (1.6 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. The scarce commemorative edition (no 53 of a limited edition of 101 copies, Major General G. L. Maitland's copy.) This wonderful regimental history of the NSW Scottish Rifles by Martin J. Buckley has a certificate of authenticity signed by Harold E. MacDonald, president, Red Hackle Association, loosely inserted, which states that this copy belongs to Maitland. This book was launched by The Right Honourable The Earl of Lauderdale, Traditional Bearer of St. Andrews Cross and Chief of Clan Maitland, at a parade held at Hyde Park Barracks, Sydney, on 23rd November 1986 (the original barracks of the Scottish Rifles, 100 years ago). ISBN/ASIN: 1862527547. Our Book No: 40142. $180 AUD.

52. Bunny, Rupert; Eagle, Mary; Churcher, Betty (foreword) (1991). The Art of Rupert Bunny in the Australian National Gallery (1st ed). Canberra: Australian National Gallery (ANG). 257 pp. Paperback large square quarto, very good condition, colour paintings, black & white drawings, covers lightly scratched, minor edgewear. Heavy (1.1 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This illustrated art catalogue by Mary Eagle displays 63 of Rupert Bunny's paintings in the collection of the Australian National Galley, Canberra - the largest collection of his paintings in Australia. The paintings are presented in chronological order. Foreword by Betty Churcher, director of the Australian National Galley. ISBN/ASIN: 0642130892. Our Book No: 24049. $45 AUD.

53. Burton, Pamela (2012). The Waterlow Killings: A Portrait of a Family Tragedy. Melbourne, Carlton: Victory Books / Melbourne University Press (MUP). 256 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white photos centre spread, minor edgewear, errata slip loosely inserted. A biography of the man who killed his father and sister in November 2009 at his sister's home in Randwick (a southern Sydney suburb). The author, Pamela Burton, highlights the issues that confront families coping with mental illness, in this case, paranoid schizophrenia - and how the killer 'slipped through the cracks' of the mental health system (in both Australia and Britain) over many years. (The errata slip states date on rear civer should be 9 November, not 11 November. 1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780522862317. Our Book No: 27097. $22 AUD.

54. Button, James (2012). Speechless: A Year in My Father's Business (1st ed). Melbourne: Melbourne University Press (MUP). 246 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minor edgewear. James Button relates his personal story about working in Canberra for a year writing speeches for PM Kevin Rudd's Labor government. A fascinating insider account of the Australian public servant culture. The author grew up around politics because his father was Senator John Button, who was a minister in the Hawke and Keating governments. An important theme is his experience of Kevin Rudd's failure to communicate his policies, and how this helped destroy his prime ministership. First edition. ISBN/ASIN: 9780522858587. Our Book No: 28041. $20 AUD.

55. Byfield, C. C.; Hammond, David (illustrator) (1977). Let's Look at Jenolan Caves [See and Know Australia Series]. Canberra, Hughes: Marcol Publications / NSW Department of Tourism. 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white photos, black & white drawings, pages faintly toned, staples rusted, rear cover lightly marked & creased. This inspiring and informative booklet is an introduction to the features of Jenolan Caves, in the Blue Mountains locality, New South Wales, being Australia's most famous limestone cavern. From the See and Know Australia series by Marcool Publications on behalf of the Department of Tourism. ISBN/ASIN: 0909214034. Our Book No: 27127. $20 AUD.

56. C. B. & Co. Ltd, Publisher (1915). Panoramic Pictures, New South Wales: Blue Mountains, Bulli Pass, Hawkesbury, Etc. [Graphic Series]. Sydney: C. B. & Co. Ltd. Unnum 24 pp. Paperback narrow oblong quarto, good condition, grey pictorial card cover, full-page black & white photos, some vertical rippling pages (possible previous water contact now dry, but no tide marks), string binding (frayed, little slack), edgewear, faint non-author written dedication inside front cover. A photographic promotional pamphlet of three scenic locations in New South Wales. SCARCE. (No date, but 1910s, Trove.). Our Book No: 17700. $40 AUD.

57. Caley, George; Andrews, Alan E. J. (editor) (1984). The Devil's Wilderness: George Caley's Journey to Mount Banks, 1804. Hobart, Sandy Bay: Blubber Head Press. 150 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), green cloth cover (gilt lettering & vignette), maps, black & white photos centre spread, edges lightly foxed, minor edgewear. Alan Andrews has transcribed and edited the journal of George Caley (botanical collector on behalf of Sir Joseph Banks), who in 1804 attempted to cross the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney. (No. 170 of a limited edition of 375 copies, all signed by the editor.) ISBN/ASIN: 0908528124. Our Book No: 11799. $80 AUD.

58. Cameron, A. W. (1987). A Short History of Glen Innes. Glen Innes, NSW: A.W. Cameron / Glen Innes and District Historical Society. 50 pp. Paperback trade, good plus condition, stapled (little rusted), light foxing edges, top corner front cover & few pages little creased & foxed, minor edgewear, white inked correction one page, autograph (author's written name title page). A collection of newspaper articles on the history of the Glen Innes district, northern New South Wales. This book has been written on the behalf of the Glen Innes and District Historical Society. ISBN/ASIN: 0959946527. Our Book No: 30055. $25 AUD.

59. Cameron, W. J. (1978). Bourke: A Centenary of Local Government. Bourke, NSW: Bourke Historical Society / Walter Stone & Sons (Printers). 68 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white text-photos, pages toned as usual, sticker mark flyleaf, owner's written name. W. J. Cameron provides a short pictorial history to celebrate 100 years of local government in the Orana region, Bourke, far northwestern New South Wales (NSW). ISBN/ASIN: 085587130X. Our Book No: 26128. $12 AUD.

60. Campbell Crowley, C. (1959). Around the Year at Alectown: Volume 4 (1st ed). City Not Stated: C. Campbell Crowley / J. Roy Stevens (Printer). 75 pp. Paperback, very good condition, stapled, brown card covers, gilt title, top spine scuffed, pages lightly toned, small glue residue front cover. This wonderful book tells the story of their experiences and impressions on the Alectown-Mingelo-Tomingley and Peak Hill diggings, and especially Alectown in 1892 (Parkes district). This charming little book is told in rhyme form, by one who lived in those days, and shared in the communal life. Our Book No: 29855. $18 AUD.

61. Campbell, David; Peel, John (photographer); Egan, Jack (selected by) (2009). Song for a Wren: Country Poems and Images. Blackheath, NSW: WriteLight Pty Ltd. 103 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour photos, autograph (photographer's written name title page). In 1986, author Jack Egan and photographer John Peel collaborated on a book of David Campbell's country poems - but never published. Peel has now assembled some of the originally selected poems and photographs, and added more photographs that evoke Campbell's haunting poetry. Campbell (1915 - 1979) was a decorated RAAF pilot during WW2, before taking over Wells Station, his family's pastoral property north of Canberra. He has written 11 books of poetry, and had a considerable following via The Bulletin magazine. ISBN/ASIN: 9780980687804. Our Book No: 14009. $40 AUD.

62. Capitol Territory, Department of the (1973). Planning your Canberra Garden. Canberra: Australian Government Publishing Service (AGPS). 17 pp. Paperback thin octavo, very good condition, card covers, stapled pamphlet, pictorial cover, colour text-photos (single black & white), plans, staples little rusted, creases along spine, light foxing cover (white background, cover slightly faded, minor edgewear. This booklet has been written for the new house owner to aid in the planning of the first garden for the home in Canberra. The design and suitable plants are covered in this very helpful booklet. (No date, but 1973, Trove.) Our Book No: 40771. $20 AUD.

63. Carew, Edna (1988). Keating: A Biography (1st ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 237 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white photos, minor edgewear jacket (reverse side lightly foxed), spine ends little rubbed, top edge little foxed. Keating: A Biography, by Edna Carew (Allen & Unwin, 1988). The first full-scale biography of Australian politician Paul Keating. Edna Carew has interviewed over 100 of Keating's friends and foes, to write this mid-career biography which puts together the dramatic story of his relentless rise to power. ISBN/ASIN: 0043350593. Our Book No: 28729. $20 AUD.

64. Cargill, A.; O'Neill, S. (1976). The Lithgow Zig Zag Railway (3rd ed). Lithgow, NSW: Zig Zag Trust / Zig Zag Railway Co-op Ltd. 20 pp. Paperback trade, good condition, stapled pamphlet, card covers, black & white text-photos, map, faint foxing edges, light foxing inside covers & pages, pages & covers faintly toned, staples little rusted, minor edgewear. A booklet about the Zig Zag Railway at Lithgow which gives a brief history of the establishment of the Railway. Opened in 1869, the Great Lithgow Zig Zag was acclaimed a railway engineering feat, unique in the world. This booklet replaces previous editions of "The Great or Lithgow Zig Zag". This book is regarded as an interim measure until the official opening in early 1976. Our Book No: 29561. $15 AUD.

65. Cavalier, Rodney (2010). Power Crisis: The Self-destruction of a State Labor Party (1st ed). Melbourne: Cambridge University Press (CUP). 202 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, bottom edge foxed, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. This book is an explosive account of the self-destruction of the New South Wales Labor Government, which saw a turnover of four premiers in five years, and which headed for humiliation by voters at the next state election. The author, Rodney Cavalier, as a former NSW Labor minister, provides an insider perspective. Sponsored by the National Centre for Australian Studies, Monash University. (First printing.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780521138321. Our Book No: 15185. $18 AUD.

66. Chalker, Bill (editor) (1977). UFO Newsletter / Australian UFO Newsletter / Australian UFO Researcher (10 issues). Sydney: UFO Research (NSW). Each issue: 10 to 16 pages pp. Each issue; Paperback large quarto, good plus condition, stapled (rusted), stencilled text, black & white drawings, some foxing & creasing (mainly covers & edges), some edgewear. Ten issues of this UFO research journal from the New South Wales research group run by chemist Bill Chalker. (3 being duplicates, title differs), 1977 to 1979. UFO Newsletter: nos 51 (x2, one being a photocopy), 52 (x2), 53. Australian UFO Newsletter: no 54-55 combined issue. Australian UFO Researcher: nos 56-57 combined, 58-59 combined, 60 (x2). Our Book No: 4417. $80 AUD.

67. Chan, Gabrielle (2018). Rusted Off: Why Country Australia is Fed Up (1st ed). Sydney: Penguin Random House Australia. 335 pp. Paperback octavo, very good plus condition, minor edgewear. Gabrielle Chan examines her own rural community main street for answers to the questions that voters want answered. In 1996, the city-born daughter of a Chinese migrant, moved to a sheep and wheat farm in country New South Wales. The book is a fresh look at the old rural narrative, informed by class and culture, belonging and broadband, committees and cake stalls, rural recession and reconciliation. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143789284. Our Book No: 40687. $20 AUD.

68. Charles, Ian (maps); Howard, Alastair (concept) (2000). Royal National Park (1st ed). Sydney, Hurstville: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. Folded 12 pp. Pamphlet foldout, tall narrow trade, very good plus condition, colour text-photos, black & white drawings, maps. This pamphlet is about Royal National Park, southern Sydney, New South Wales. It was established as The National Park in 1879, the first to be gazetted in the world. (The name was changed to Royal National Park following Queen Elizabeth's visit to Australia in 1954.) The pamphlet opens out to show a large map with details about the Park on one side, and photos and drawings with the history and information on the other side. It folds into six sections. Our Book No: 40689. $15 AUD.

69. Charles, Michael (1988). Pictorial Memories: Old Parramatta (Reprint ed). Sydney: Atrand. 104 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, black & white text-photos (few full-page), light toning inside covers, minimal foxing edges, minor edgewear. This fascinating pictorial local history by Michael Charles shows what Parramatta looked like in the past. The history of the city Parramatta (in western Sydney) is a parade of the events that shaped Australia, and evident in this historic landscape as a desire to create a better life. A wonderful way to look into the past and compare the changes that have happened over time. ISBN/ASIN: 090827209X. Our Book No: 40945. $25 AUD.

70. Clark, Alan (1981). A River and Its Bridges. Nowra, NSW: Shoalhaven Historical Society. 16 pp. Paperback trade, stapled, card covers, very good condition, black & white text-photos, staples lightly rusted, minor edgewear. This booklet by Alan Clark is about the opening of bridges over the Shoalhaven River, southcoast New South Wales. Starts from the 1880s, and how the bridges changed the way of life for the people of Nowra. (No date, but 1981, Trove.). ISBN/ASIN: 0959968040. Our Book No: 26330. $15 AUD.

71. Clark, Mary Shelley (2001). Ships and Shores and Trading Ports: A Social and Working Life of Coastal Harbours and River Towns in New South Wales. Sydney: Waterways Authority of NSW. 218 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, black & white text-photos (few full-page), maps (including inside covers), cover corners creased, spine ends little rubbed, base spine lightly bumped, minor edgewear. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Examines the New South Wales (NSW) coast and river communities which once depended upon shipping. Explores this important part of Australia's maritime history through the words of the men and women who live in these areas. Sponsored by the Waterways Authority of NSW as a celebration of the Centenary of Federation in Australia. ISBN/ASIN: 0731388984. Our Book No: 28692. $30 AUD.

72. Clarke, Dorothy; Studio, McAdam J. & J. (decorations) (1966). The Tale of Terrigal-Bill the Lizard. City Not Stated: Watkins & Murphy Pty Ltd (Printer). 46 pp. Paperback large oblong trade, good condition, card covers, small single-colour drawings (vignettes), staples rusted, minor foxing, edges lightly foxed, corner tip front cover creased, pages faintly toned, minor insect damage covers & few internal pages, minor edgewear. A self-published children's picture story by Australian author, about a small lizard named Terrigal Bill and his wife who live with a family at Terrigal, central coast New South Wales. Later they move to Roseville, a northern suburb of Sydney. The story would interest older children. Mainly text, but the small charming drawings (vignettes) would delight any age. Terrigal-Bill's family story is explained inside the rear cover. Bill belongs to a large tribe of lizards called 'Skinks'. (No date but 1966 Auslit. Muir 1600: suggests 1960s. Trove suggest 1970s.). ISBN/ASIN: B01E6N95DE. Our Book No: 28731. $40 AUD.

73. Clarke, Pat; Wilson, Lynne (illustrator) (2010). The Magic Forest of Goonoo. Dubbo, NSW: Goonoo Books. 44 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (many full-page), few tint dents top edge & fore-edge rear cover. A children's picture story by Pat Clarke about how the animals fought and won when trappers threatened the Goonoo Forest. The story is fictional but based on the real Goonoo State Conservation Area between Dubbo and Mendooran, New South Wales (NSW). The beautiful illustrations by Lynne Wilson bring the story to life and will interest all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646543482. Our Book No: 28538. $30 AUD.

74. Clergyman, A.; Morison, Rev. John (1967). Australia As It Is, or Facts and Features, Sketches and Incidents of Australia and Australian Life with Notices of New Zealand: Thirteen Years Resident in the Interior of New South Wales (Facsimile ed). Tokyo / Melbourne & Sydney: Charles E. Tuttle / Paul Flesch & Company. 257 pp. Hardback small, dustjacket, very good condition (in good plus dustjacket), red cloth boards (gilt lettering), black & white frontispiece drawing, pages lightly toned as usual, jacket spine lightly faded (minor edgewear, edge tears top spine). The anonymous author ('A Clergyman, thirteen years resident in the interior of New South Wales’) was Rev. John Morison of New South Wales, who spent 13 years traveling in the interior. He describes and comments on conditions in Australia: the bush, pioneering, squatting, droughts and floods, convicts, sheep raising, gold mining, squatters, droughts, matrimony, the depravations of the Aborigines and the atrocious retaliation by settlers. Publication in London had an impact because there were two reprints. This book will interest anyone interested in early Australian history as it presents a glimpse of the beginnings of two countries. (Facsimile edition, Tuttle, 1967, no ISBN in book. Originally published in 1867.) ISBN/ASIN: B000UUK8S4. Our Book No: 24326. $20 AUD.

75. Club of the ACT, Land Rover (1984). Going Bush: A Handbook for Four Wheel Driver Users (Amended ed). Canberra: Land Rover Club of the ACT. 116 pp. Paperback trade, card cover, very good condition, figures, adverts, tiny tear fore-edge single page, bottom corner front cover & few pages lightly creased, tiny mark front cover, staples rusted, minor edgewear. This very informative and practical booklet has been written to encourage safe and trouble-free enjoyment of the Australian bush. The book covers maintaining your vehicle at all times, bush preparation, fitting out the vehicle, map reading, bush mechanics and emergency repairs, photography, first aid and many other topics that will help you get maximum enjoyment from your vehicle. ISBN/ASIN: 0959304606. Our Book No: 29164. $15 AUD.

76. Coen, Kevin (2000). Monsignor John Leonard and the Catholic Youth Organisation. Sydney, Strathfield: St Pauls Publications. 190 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white photos, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written dedication). A brief biography of Monsignor Leonard, and a history of the Catholic Youth Organisation, which was founded in 1948 and flourished until the mid-1970s. Also included is a selection of the columns Monsignor Leonard wrote for the Sydney diocesan newspaper, The Catholic Weekly, from 1957 until his death in 1991. ISBN/ASIN: 1876295279. Our Book No: 29084. $18 AUD.

77. Coleiro, Anthony (2019). Transcontinental Centenary Flight March 8-22 2020 Participant Handbook. Sydney, Pyrmont: Aviation Historical Society of Australia (NSW) Inc. 54 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, black & white & colour text-photos & drawings, flight plans, light crease rear cover & bottom edge, bottom corner front cover tip little creased, minor edgewear. This booklet by Anthony Coleiro is in celebration of the flight of a Vickers Vimy from Britain to Australia by Australian aviators Ross and Keith Smith, Jim Bennett and Wally Shiers, who took off from Hounslow airfield on 12 November 1919 and 28 days later landed in Darwin. They won the air race sponsored by the Australian Government. One hundred years later in 2019 the aviator and explorer Michael Smith embarked on the same journey flying as much of the original route as possible. He landed in Darwin the same date, thus achieving another milestone in aviation history. In 2020 Michael Smith will follow Ross and Keith Smith's victory flights in Australia (Darwin to Sydney to Adelaide) to complete this epic flight. This booklet (pamphlet) celebrates this Centenary flight in 2020. ISBN/ASIN: 9781642042740. Our Book No: 31104. $20 AUD.

78. Commission, Water Resources (1980). The Menindee Lakes Storage. [Sydney]: Water Resources Commission N.S.W. 18 pp. Paperback square octavo, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, black & white & colour text-photos, full-page colour photos, minor edgewear & spinewear. Booklet giving an insight into the design of the Menindee Lakes water scheme, far western New South Wales. SALE PRICE. (No date, but about 1980, Trove.). Our Book No: 21843. $10 AUD.

79. Cooks Business, Directories (1933). Cooks Interstate Business Directory of Victoria - Tasmania - New South Wales - Queensland (1st ed). Melbourne: Cooks Business Directories. 481 pp. Hardback octavo, no jacket, good condition, red paper-covered boards (including spine, bottom corners tip worn), black & white text-photos, boards possibly little faded (spine most notable), minor foxing endpapers & few pages, light toning pages, front hinge slightly split (pages firm), front cover little scuffed (eg, part black border missing), some edgewear, rubber stamp title page (roughly crossed out with with biro), otherwise internally very good. This combined Interstate Business Directory for 1933 has been published to comply with the many requests for a combined directory. The order is: Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, Queensland. The start of the Victorian section has a grey title page & general index. The other states have a light blue title page & general index. There is one page of South Australian border towns after Victoria and before Tasmania. A fascinating way to explore some Australian business history. Our Book No: 40555. $200 AUD.

80. Cooper, Tea (2019). The Horse Thief. Sydney: HQ Fiction. 313 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minor edgewear. An Australian romance novel by Tea Cooper about a girl named India Kilhampton and her bid to save her family's horse stud. Determined to follow her dream of breeding a Melbourne Cup winner, she employs a horse breeder, and along the way has many adventures. By the author of The Naturalist's Daughter. ISBN/ASIN: 9781489278708. Our Book No: 40278. $18 AUD.

81. Cooper, Tea (2021). The Currency Lass: Sometime Running Away Leads You Right Back Where You Started (2nd Australian p/b ed). Sydney: Harlequin Mira, an imprint of Harlequin Enterprises (Australia) Pty Ltd. 328 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minor edgewear. An Australian historical romance novel by Tea Cooper about a girl, Catherine Cottingham, who thought she would inherit her father's large property in the Hunter Valley. To save the property by paying back a bank loan, she is expected to marry the pompous and revolting Sydney businessman Henry W. Bartholomew. Catherine can inherit the property in her own name when she turns 21 in six months time, but will Henry wait until then? A chance encounter with a travelling circus and its fiery lead performer Sergey Petrov changes her mind and she escapes to the goldfields, but she finds herself involved in a far reaching web of fraud and forgery. The author states in her notes that the book is a jigsaw of fact and fiction. By the author of 'The Horse Thief' and 'The Cedar Cutter'. (Second Australian paperback edition stated. Originally published, 2017. 1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781867231479. Our Book No: 41197. $25 AUD.

82. Cooper, Tea (2022). The Fossil Hunter: A Rare Fossil, an Unsolved Mystery, a Trail into the Past (2nd Australian ed). Sydney: HQ Fiction. 374 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, pages lightly toned, front hinge slightly split (all pages firm), minor edgewear. This historical Australian novel by Tea Cooper is set in the Hunter Valley in 1847 and 1919. A fossil discovered at London's Natural History Museum leads one woman back in time to 19th century Australia and a world of scientific discovery - and dark secrets. Millie Vale is sent to stay with Anthea Winstanley who is an amateur palaeontologist with a dream. They go fossil hunting at Bow Wow Gorge. Penelope Jane Martindale (PJ), arrives home in 1919, from the battlefields of World War 1 to make peace with her father who blames PJ for the fact of her brothers running away to join up, and losing their lives in the trenches. Things do not go well with her father, and she has to work at mending the former close relationship with him. Penelope and her soon-to-be husband Sam, who came to Australia with her, find some human remains in the Gorge, and Penelope is determined to solve the mystery. (Plus 18 pages at the frear from her next novel. The author previously wrote 'The Naturalist's Daughter'.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781867255901. Our Book No: 41131. $18 AUD.

83. Correspondent, A Special (1970). The Barrier Silver and Tin Fields in 1888, being a Series of Letters Written by a Special Correspondent of 'The South Australian Register', 'Adelaide Observer', and 'Evening Journal', and Re-printed from those Papers. Adelaide: Libraries Board of South Australia (LBSA). 86 pp. Hardback octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, red cloth cover (gilt spine lettering), adverts front & rear pages, foldout map inside rear cover, owner's written names. Facsimile edition, by the Libraries Board of South Australia, and originally published in 1888. A description of the recently discovered Broken Hill lead-zinc ore deposits, as reported in an Adelaide newspaper by an anonymous author ('A Special Correspondent'). ISBN/ASIN: 0724300082. Our Book No: 16250. $45 AUD.

84. Coulson, W. A. (1939). Philip's Home Study Series: Mathematics: Fifth Class. Sydney: George B. Phillip & Son. 46 pp. Paperback, blue card cover, very good condition, minor edgewear (mainly spine ends), few small marks fore-edge, few page corner tips folded, minor edgewear, owner's written names (one crossed out). Fifth Class: Part I: First Term only. Published to the requirements of the NSW Department of Education syllabus. Our Book No: 14663. $30 AUD.

85. Council, Australia's 150th Anniversary Celebrations (1938). An Historic Retrospect on the Occasion of the 150th Anniversary Celebrations of the Founding of Australia. Sydney: N.S.W. Government. Unnum pp. Paperback octavo, good plus condition, stapled pamphlet, colour text-photos, covers scuffed, minimal foxing, spine repaired, minor edgewear. This pamphlet is presented to the school children of New South Wales to celebrate Australia's 150th anniversary. Our Book No: 16432. $14 AUD.

86. Cowling, Sid; Las Gourgues, John (illustrator) (1995). The Living Desert: The Nature of the Barrier Ranges. Broken Hill, NSW: Broken Hill City Council. 64 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, thick card covers, fold-out rear cover (map), many colour drawings, black & white drawings & photos, map, minor edgewear. Sid Cowling describes the Barrier Ranges around Broken Hill and in particular The Living Desert, a newly created reserve to the north of Broken Hill. This book is a guide to the reserve, providing basic information on the different land forms and their flora and fauna. A good way to learn about this fascinating part of Australia in farwestern New South Wales. ISBN/ASIN: 0646239732. Our Book No: 30517. $18 AUD.

87. Cremnin, Aedeen; Jack, Ian (with); Murray, Tim (with); Powell, Carol (with); Schulstad, Wes (with) (1987). Survey of Historical Sites: Lithgow Area. Sydney: Department of Environment and Planning, NSW. 181 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, few black & white text-photos, minor bumping top edge, corner tips covers slightly creased, spine bumped & edges little rubbed, owner rubber stamp & written name & date title page. From the title page: A report on a survey prepared for the heritage council of New South Wales by the University of Sydney 1981. Preface: The aim of the survey was to locate sites of historical interest within the specified area (Lithgow, the Central Tablelands of New South Wales), to record them and to make appropriate recommendations to the Heritage Council. ISBN/ASIN: 0724086374. Our Book No: 41374. $50 AUD.

88. Crew, Gary; Turvey, Naomi (illustrator) (2014). The Cuckoo (1st ed). Melbourne, Ormond: Ford St Publishing. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small wide quarto, very good condition, black & white & colour drawings (mostly full-page), minor edgewear corners. Suggested reading age is Primary School. This picture story is about a boy considered tiny by his family. Martin lived with his very large forester father and older brothers in the Megalong Valley in the heart of the Blue Mountains, New South Wales. He was teased and bullied by his father and brothers because of his size. Aided by the self-sacrifice of loving friends, Martin finds the courage to fight for his independence. Written by one of Australia's most awarded authors. The illustrations are environmentally inspired and feature a combination of natural elements to create whimsical fairytale-like creatures. ISBN/ASIN: 9781925000184. Our Book No: 28997. $16 AUD.

89. Crittenden, Victor (1981). The Voyage of the First Fleet 1787 - 1788: Taken from Contemporary accounts [First Fleet Books, No. 1]. Canberra: Mulini Press. 105 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, red card cover (with flaps, black lettering), frontispiece map. An account of the selection of convicts, and their voyage to the new colony at Port Jackson (Sydney Town). Crittenden was a senior librarian and bibliographer. Also ISBN: 0949910058. ISBN/ASIN: 094991004X. Our Book No: 6312. $18 AUD.

90. Crittenden, Victor (1986). Naval Men of the First Fleet [First Fleet Books]. Canberra: Mulini Press. 44 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, blue-grey card covers (with flaps), stapled, stippled pages, minor edgewear. Victor Crittenden lists the seamen brought to Australia on the two ships Sirius and the Supply in 1788. The author has also writes about life in the British Navy at the time. Anyone interested in the first settlement of Australia will enjoy reading this book. (No 2 in the 'First Fleet Books' series from Mulini Press. Has the same ISBN as No 1 in this series: 'The Voyage of the First Fleet 1787 - 1788'. But later reprinted in 1995 with a new ISBN: 0949910139. 1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 094991004X. Our Book No: 26363. $15 AUD.

91. Crittenden, Victor (1986). The Voyage of the First Fleet 1787 - 1788: Taken from Contemporary Accounts (Reprint ed) [First Fleet Books, No. 1]. Canberra: Mulini Press. 105 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, red card cover (white lettering), frontispiece map, edgewear, bookplate. An account of the selection of convicts, and their voyage to the new colony at Port Jackson (Sydney Town). Victor Crittenden was a senior librarian and bibliographer before establishing the Mulini Press. (Bookplate of Victor Crittenden - his own copy. An undated reprint was also produced in 1986. (No 1 in the First Fleet Books series. See also ISBN: 0949910058.) (This copy: Paperback. Bookplate of Victor Crittenden - his own copy. Annotated inside rear cover: "2nd printing 1986".). ISBN/ASIN: 094991004X. Our Book No: 6312A. $25 AUD.

92. Crittenden, Victor (1995). Naval Men of the First Fleet (Reprint ed) [First Fleet Books]. Canberra: Mulini Press. 44 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, blue card covers (with flaps), stapled, frontispiece drawing, very good plus condition, minimal edgewear. Victor Crittenden lists the seamen brought to Australia on the "Sirius" and the "Supply" in 1788. The author has also writes about life in the British Navy at the time. Anyone interested in the first settlement of Australia will enjoy reading this book. (No 2 in the 'First Fleet Books' series from Mulini Press. A reprint of a book first published in this series in 1987, but that book incorrectly had the same ISBN as No 1 in this series: 094991004X.). ISBN/ASIN: 0949910139. Our Book No: 17581. $20 AUD.

93. Crouch, Mira (2007). War Fare: Sustenance in Time of Fear and Want: A Memoir of Belgrade 1941 - 1945. Sydney, Rosebery: Gavemer Publishing. 220 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written dedication title page). Mira Crouch depicts daily life of a Serbian-Jewish family in German-occupied Belgrade. The story is told through the eyes of a young girl warily observing the frightening events of many years ago. Her memories of that time are evocatively recounted with insight, humility and humour. Mira has lived and worked in Sydney since 1952, becoming a sociologist at the University of New South Wales. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646472027. Our Book No: 27607. $30 AUD.

94. Curthoys, Ann (2002). Freedom Ride: A Freedom Rider Remembers (Reprint ed). Sydney, Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. 329 pp. Paperback octavo, as new condition, black & white text-photos, map, faint foxing top edge, small mark bottom edge, minor edgewear. The story of how on one warm night in 1965, 29 students from Sydney University set out on a road trip through northwestern New South Wales. Ann Curthoys was one of the passengers. The trip was called the 'Freedom Ride'. The purpose was to challenge the ingrained discrimination and racism against Aboriginal people that was a large unacknowledged part of NSW country towns. There was repeated confrontation, intense street debates, some physical violence, a lot of courage from the local Aboriginal people, and media coverage. Charles Perkins was recognised around the country as a new-style of fighter for Aboriginal rights. The author has drawn on a diary of her days on the bus, interviews with fellow passengers, and a lot of research in the archives and newspapers of the day to tell the story of a road journey full of incident - a journey still remembered today with pride for its achievements. ISBN/ASIN: 1864489227. Our Book No: 41398. $50 AUD.

95. Daley, Paul (2012). Canberra (1st ed) [City Series]. Sydney: University of New South Wales Press. 327 pp. Hardback small, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), rough cut fore-edge, endpaper maps, top edge little foxed, minimal edgewear. Paul Daley begins and ends his personal memoir of Canberra at the lake and its submerged lost suburbs, traces of which can still be found on Lake Burley Griffin's banks. This very special narrative history of this 'accidental' city (now proud, well educated and prosperous) is written in a friendly style that will suit all readers. First edition. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742233185. Our Book No: 31046. $25 AUD.

96. Dalkin, R. Nixon (1995). Colonial Era Cemetery of Norfolk Island (Reprint ed). Queensland: Robert Brown & Associates. 91 pp. Paperback small oblong quarto, very good condition, black & white & photos, map, bottom corner front cover & few pages creased, minor edgewear. Nixon Dalkin records the tombstone inscriptions at the colonial cemetery only Norfolk Island. The author is a former Administrator of Norfolk Island who has a special interest in researching the island's historic beginnings. ISBN/ASIN: 1862730601. Our Book No: 25130. $30 AUD.

97. Dargin, Peter (1976). Aboriginal Fisheries of the Darling - Barwon Rivers. Brewarrina, NSW: Brewarrina Historical Society. 74 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, black & white photos & drawings (some full-page), spine ends little rubbed, corner tips covers little scuffed, minor edgewear. Peter Dargin describes in detail the onetime Aboriginal fisheries in Brewarrina, northern New South Wales, which was a major historic Aboriginal enterprise of the area. He describes the history of the local Aboriginal people and their customs which provides context to the remarkable extensive fishing traps and nets in the local rivers. For several reasons, the fisheries gradually declined with increasing white settlement. (Limited edition of 2000 copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 0959839410. Our Book No: 40988. $140 AUD.

98. Darvall, Emily; Long, Jeremy (editor) (2005). Strugglers and Settlers: Darvall Family Letters 1839 - 1849 (2nd ed). Napier, NZ: Evolve Studios (Printer). 329 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, flexible covers, black & white drawings, glossy paper, minimal foxing top edge, spine edge rear cover rubbed, minor edgewear, small sticker top corner flyleaf (covers faint sticker mark), owner's label inside front cover, loosely inserted corrigenda slip. Jeremy Long has edited the letters of the Darvall Family, who sailed from England to New South Wales in 1839. He utilises the letters sent to cousins in England by the Darvall sisters. They describe in detail their experiences on the voyage out and their first impressions of Sydney and the hinterland. Most of the letters were written by the three Darvall sisters. The eldest, Emily Mary Darvall, was the most accomplished and devoted letter writer. Emily Mary was the grandmother of Banjo Paterson. Emily was also a gifted writer of verse and some of her verses are published in this book for the first time. The editor is a descendent of Emily Mary. A great way to learn about early Australian history. (This copy: Second edition, 2005, slightly corrected and updated, Evolve Studios, Napier. Not the first edition, 1994, Butterfly Books, Springwood.). ISBN/ASIN: 0473104288. Our Book No: 41285. $60 AUD.

99. Davidson, Rene; Davidson, Fay (1988). Eden Revisited: Pictorial History of Eden and District. Eden, NSW: Rene Davidson / Pirie Printers Pty Ltd. 267 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, few black & white sketches, black & white photos, sepia (brown-tinted) inside rear cover, maps, corners front cover & fore-edge little creased, spine & covers little faded, rear cover slightly rubbed & marked, minor edgewear. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Rene Davidson, born in Eden and a descendant of the 'Whaling Davidsons’, is an active local historian, specializing in the compilation of rare and old photos of the area. The research for this publication has taken him and his wife Fay many years to complete, and it is intended to complement history already published. A great way to learn about Eden and the far south coast of New South Wales (NSW). ISBN/ASIN: 0949362018. Our Book No: 29493. $40 AUD.

100. De Boos, Charles; Clancy, Laurie (introduction) (1999). Fifty Years Ago: An Australian Tale [Australian Books on Demand]. Canberra, Jamison Centre: Mulini Press. 402 pp. Paperback thick quarto, very good plus condition, minimal edgewear. Heavy (1.1 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Classic lengthy novel by Charles de Boos of early Australia about a settler in the Hunter region who seeks revenge from Aborigines who have killed some of his family. First published as a serial by Gordon & Gotch in 1867. Later published, heavily truncated, as 'Settler and Savage'. This is a welcome reprint of the original neglected book, said to be comparable to Marcus Clark and Rolf Boldrewood. De Boos was a French-English migrant who tried farming, before becoming a successful journalist, mining warden and magistrate. (No 17 of the 'Australian Books on Demand' series from Mulini Press.). ISBN/ASIN: 0949910759. Our Book No: 17331. $40 AUD.

101. de Reland, Elizabeth (2016). Kindled by a Spark of Grace: The Gloster Udy Story. Parramatta, NSW: Parramatta Mission. 130 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, colour & black & white & sepia (brown-tinted) text-photos (includes title page portrait), top corner front cover & some pages little creased. A biography of the Australian Methodist / Uniting Church missionary. Elizabeth de Reland states in her preface that this book does not cover each aspect of the Gloster Udy story. However, she aims to give a fresh perspective and overview of his life and work, with the focus on his two stints at Parramatta Mission in 1951 - 1955 and 1973 - 1988. The many photos bring this special story to life, and give real meaning to a life well lived. Our Book No: 29376. $30 AUD.

102. Department of Education, NSW (1970). School Magazine Stories: Book Four (1st ed). Sydney: Department of Education. 120 pp. Hardback thin octavo, no jacket, very good condition, black & white drawings, light rubbing near spine join front cover, corner tips covers little scuffed, bottom corner front flyleaf creased, minor edgewear. These stories are intended for readers in Grades 5 and 6 in New South Wales schools. The stories authors include: Noreen Shelley, J.D. Woods, Kenneth Moon, Ella McFadyen, Jean Galbraith. There are stories from Japan, Ireland and Australia. Our Book No: 29107. $22 AUD.

103. Dickeson, Bryan (et al.) (editors) (1996). UFO Reporter: Quarterly Publication of UFO Research (NSW) (4 issues). Sydney: UFO Research (NSW). Each issue: 20 pp. Each issue (one issue differs); Paperback large quarto, good plus condition, stapled (little rusted), black & white drawings, minor foxing, creasing & edgewear. Four issues of this UFO magazine from New South Wales. Consists of Volume 1 (no 1, March 1992) and Volume 5 (nos 2, 3 & 4, June to December, 1996). Volume 1(1) differs (52 pages, expanded first issue, covers detached & foxed). The issues cover crop circles, alien abductions, Brisbane seminar papers, and the visit of Prof. John Mack to Sydney. Our Book No: 4624. $32 AUD.

104. Donnelley, Sarah (2022). Big Things Grow: A Memoir of Teaching on Country in Wilcannia (Reprint ed). Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 279 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, colour photos, minor edgewear. The autobiography of Sarah Donnelley, an Australian outback teacher. Sarah left Sydney to take up a teaching post in Wilcannia, a small town two hours drive east of Broken Hill in farwestern New South Wales. Four fulfilling years later, Sarah is an active member of a rich, complex school community that is transforming the idea of the conventional classroom experience. This is a powerful memoir about community, music and passion, which tells about the beauty and challenges of living in a part of Australia that is often overlooked. ISBN/ASIN: 9781761065354. Our Book No: 41189. $22 AUD.

105. Drinkwater, Malcolm (2016). Hill End Gold (3rd, expanded ed). [Hill End, NSW]: Malcolm Drinkwater. 188 pp. Paperback folio, as new condition, black & white & colour text-photos, colour photo endpapers, black & white drawings, maps, glossy paper, minimal edgewear. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Third edition (expanded). Originally published in 1982. A compulsive research report on the town in which he grew up in. Covers the nuts and bolts about gold, history, geology and mining methods. He uses the town of Hill End as an example of the rise and fall of an Australian gold rush centre.(Limited edition, 2000 copies stated.) ISBN/ASIN: 9780959284584. Our Book No: 17594. $50 AUD.

106. Drinkwater, Malcolm (2016). Hill End Hearsay: To the Best of My Memory (3rd, revised ed). [Hill End, NSW]: Malcolm Drinkwater. 192 pp. Paperback folio, as new condition, black & white & colour text-photos, colour photo endpapers, black & white drawings, maps, glossy paper, minimal edgewear. Heavy (1.0 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Third edition. A collection of anecdotes about his long life in Hill End and about the characters he has met there. "Dedicated to the ones before me and left to the ones after me. By reasoning of who is older than me is old and whoever is younger than me is young, written as a chapter in life. They thought their lives were ordinary, nothing special, their stories unimportant. They were wrong." Originally published in 2010. (Limited edition, 2000 copies stated.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780959284591. Our Book No: 17595. $50 AUD.

107. Dunbar, Diane (1991). Thomas Bock: Convict Engraver, Society Portraitist: Exhibition and Catalogue. Tasmania: Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery, Launceston / Australian National Gallery, Canberra. 107 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, full-page colour photos (paintings), black & white drawings, tables, small stain bottom corner few pages, faint foxing flyleaf, minor edgewear. This art catalogue is published on the occasion of exhibitions in 1991 held at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery in Launceston, the Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery in Hobart, and at the Australian National Gallery in Canberra. Thomas Bock, a convict engraver, was one of Australia's most important colonial history artists. Curated and coordinated by Diane Dunbar. ISBN/ASIN: 0642158797. Our Book No: 28464. $20 AUD.

108. Dunphy, Myles; Thompson, Patrick (editor) (1986). Myles Dunphy: Selected Writings. Sydney: Ballagirin / Treakaway, Total Environment Centre. 218 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), few black & white drawings (woodcuts), sepia (brown-coloured) text-photos, frontispiece, maps, faint foxing reverse side jacket (minor edgewear), faint foxing flyleaves. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. . Based on extracts of material that Australian conservationist Myles Dunphy himself wrote. At the start of each chapter there is an introduction by Patrick Thompson, who compiled this book. The many maps and photos help to tell a fascinating story about Myles Dunphy, who contributed so much to Australian conservation and environmentalism. ISBN/ASIN: 0958817804. Our Book No: 25433. $30 AUD.

109. Earnshaw, Beverley (2000). One Flag, One Hope, One Destiny: Sir Joseph Carruthers and Australian Federation. Sydney, Kogarah: Kogarah Historical Society. 190 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white text-photos (including full-page portraits), minor edgewear, autograph (author's written name title page). Beverley Earnshaw reports on Sir Joseph Carruthers, a member of the New South Wales Parliament for 45 years and premier from 1904 to 1907. Many of his reforms are so ingrained in our daily lives that we take them for granted. He was a champion of the Australian worker and an early environmentalist but his most enduring accomplishment was his Federation role (as the chosen successor of Sir Henry Parkes who died before Federation was achieved). ISBN/ASIN: 1876409088. Our Book No: 17246. $25 AUD.

110. Easty, John (1965). Memorandum of the Transactions of a Voyage from England to Botany Bay 1787 - 1793: A First Fleet Journal. Sydney: Trustees of he Public Library of New South Wales / Angus & Robertson. 182 pp. Hardback quarto, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), frontispiece (journal page), edges little foxed, reverse side jacket lightly foxed (few small edge tears, small scuff front cover, closed tear spine, tiny tear bottom corner front cover, jacket slightly faded, pages lightly toned, cloth covers slightly bumped, four page bound UPSIDE DOWN. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. John Easty was a private marine with very little education. He scrawls and splashes his way across the page, making notes about trivia and the tragedy of day-to-day existence in the new settlement at Botany Bay. This journal is published, for the first time, by the Public Library of New South Wales through the William Dixon Foundation. In accord with the terms of Dixon bequest. The printed text conforms as closely as possible to the original manuscript, preserving the peculiarities of spelling and punctuation by the author, and the corrections and alterations that he made. (Pages 176, 178, 179, 180 and 182 are bound upside down.). Our Book No: 31161. $35 AUD.

111. Edgell, Gordon & Sons (1960). Chef's Suggestions from Gordon Edgell & Sons Ltd: Recipes Based on the Use of Edgell Quality Products. Bathurst & Cowra, NSW: George Edgell & Sons. 32 pp. Paperback trade, stapled pamphlet (staples lightly rusted), good condition, single-colour drawings, black & white text-photos, spine repaired, top corner tip front cover clipped, edgewear. A pamphlet published by the food processing company, which had canneries in Bathurst and Cowra, New South Wales (includes black & white aerial photo of both canneries). (No date, but 1950s to 1970s.) SCARCE. SALE PRICE. Our Book No: 12214. $15 AUD.

112. Education, Department of; Morris, Katherine (illustrator) (1959). At the Farm. Sydney: Department of Education, New South Wales (NSW). 50 pp. Paperback wide trade, good condition, dark blue flexible cover (lightly marked), stapled pamphlet, colour drawings, cover edges little frayed, staples lightly rusted, minimal foxing, corner tips covers & few pages little creased, pages faintly toned, faint stain bottom edge, small edge tears, minor scuffing, pencil annotation few pages, rubber stamps. Children's reader for New South Wales (NSW) schools. Cover sketch: farm animals. Fay and Don visit a farm and meet the Brown family and all the farm animals. Word list at the rear. No mention of the Infants Reading Committee. (No date, but late 1950s, Trove.). Our Book No: 29114. $15 AUD.

113. Egan, Elizabeth (2011). Sun on Distant Hills (1st ed). [Crookwell, NSW]: Elizabeth Egan / Griffin Press (Printer). 300 pp. Paperback octavo, very good plus condition, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written name title page). An Australian novel by Elizabeth Egan set in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales in the 1930s and 1940s, against a backdrop of the Depression and World War. This sweeping tale has a large cast of colourful characters: Gran Rose who fled the Irish potato famine, Irene's discontented mother who was an English war bride, her gentle father, two brothers who can't wait to enlist in the current war, the woebegone children of the family she boards with, and the rest who make this a very interesting novel. First edition stated. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646554891. Our Book No: 29647. $30 AUD.

114. Elliott, Bert (Bertie) (2013). Bertie Elliott: The Opposite to My Brother Billy: A Memoir. Ballina, NSW: Self-Published. 159 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, sepia (brown-tinted) & colour photos, glossy paper, minor edgewear. Australian antique dealer Bert Elliott (Summerland Antiques, Ballina) describes his very eventful life, which includes travel to the UK and Europe, China, Thailand, Vietnam and the USA, with many side trips to other countries. He has never learned to read and write, up until now. He has run successful rural businesses for his whole life, and declares he is a good listener, and his talking skills made up for his lack of writing and reading skills. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646909110. Our Book No: 29008. $50 AUD.

115. Ellis, Elizabeth (2011). Rare and Curious: The Secret History of Governor Macquarie's Collector's Chest (Reprint ed). Melbourne / Sydney: Miegunyah / Melbourne University Press (MUP) / State Library of New South Wales (SLNSW). 275 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, pictorial covers, very good condition, colour & black & white & a few sepia (brown-tinted) photos, minimal edgewear. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This fascinating book is about the secret histories of the Macquarie and Dixson Galleries collectors chests. The Macquarie collectors' chest is an enigmatic wooden cabinet filled with painted panels and exotic treasures, created in Australia for Governor Lachlan Macquarie around 1818. It was taken to the United Kingdom, and left forgotten and unnoticed in a Scottish castle until it was rediscovered in the late 1970s. The Mitchell Library of New South Wales acquired the chest, and its remarkable similarity to the Dixson Galleries collectors chest, acquired by the Library in 1937, raised questions about the cabinets creators, owners and purpose. The chest is filled with more than 150 stunning photos and paintings. This beautiful book tells the story of these unusual chests. ISBN/ASIN: 9780522861174. Our Book No: 30184. $50 AUD.

116. Ellis, M. H. (1958). Lachlan Macquarie: His life, Adventures and Times (3rd revised ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 614 pp. Hardback large octavo, dustjacket, good condition (in fair dustjacket), colour plates including frontispiece, single black & white plate, map, edges little foxed, reverse side jacket lightly foxed (spine faded, flap edges lightly foxed, small edge tears, slight loss top spine, corners chipped, tiny piece missing rear cover corner), pages lightly toned, some edgewear. Heavy (1.0 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Third edition. Biography by M. H. Ellis of the Scottish soldier who was innovative and respected governor of New South Wales from 1810 to 1821. The author has revised the text, correcting some small errors in dates, largely due to misprinting, and in quotations. He also adds a little material which has come to light in the past ten years, clarifying some passages hastily written in the turmoil of the years after the close of the Second World War. He adjusts the account of the rebellion against Governor Bligh, and the evaluation of the proceedings of John M'Arthur to the facts in the M'Arthur family papers and other research material not available when the earlier editions were issued. (All 8 colour plates present. Loosely inserted related printed material and newspaper clippings. 1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: B001L4I6I2. Our Book No: 30944. $40 AUD.

117. Ellis, M. H. (1969). A Saga of Coal: The Newcastle Wallsend Coal Company's Centenary Volume. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 289 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white photos centre spread, edges lightly foxed (mainly top edge), pages lightly toned as usual, spine ends jacket little chipped (rear cover scuffed), minor edgewear, non-author written dedication title page. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. . The respected historian M. H. Ellis was commissioned by the coal mining company to celebrate its centenary. The aim was to include a short history of the coal mining industry in New South Wales. The manuscript was finished in 1959, but not published then because of rapid industry change, and was revised by the author in 1969 for publication. (No ISBN in the book.). ISBN/ASIN: B0006C3A5Y. Our Book No: 3530A. $35 AUD.

118. Ellis, Netta (1993). Braidwood Heritage (Reprint ed). Braidwood, NSW: Braidwood and District Historical Society. 72 pp. Paperback small oblong quarto, good condition, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear, corner tips covers little scuffed, corner tip on rear cover missing, few scratches covers, edges & pages lightly toned, small mark front cover, spine little faded, slight colour loss on cover join to spine, spine edges slightly rubbed, owner’s name and Braidwood written inside front cover. Netta Ellis provides a local history of the Braidwood region near Canberra. Family snapshots and photographs of historical events illustrate the book. The author became interested in researching the history of Braidwood when she moved to the district in 1968. In her preface, she mentions that the only article requiring extensive revision was the one entitled 'The Strathallan Convict Barracks'. This well-researched book will interest anyone wanting to know about the history of Braidwood. (Originally published 1983. This copy is the updated 1993 reprint.). ISBN/ASIN: 0959938036. Our Book No: 31177. $20 AUD.

119. Ellis, Ulrich (2007). A Pen in Politics. Canberra, Charnwood: Ginninderra Press. 271 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white photos, tiny bump top spine, minor edgewear. The autobiography of Ulrich Ellis: his life in journalism, political activism and public servant (in support of Country Party leaders). Includes snippets on the the history of journalism, the early years and growth of Canberra as the national capital, the Country Party, and his role in the New England New State Movement. On a planned trip to Italy in 1971, he became ill with aphasia, which disturbs the language function of the brain. In the editor's note, the author explains that he started his memoirs in 1973, taking five years, and his wife and a friend assisted with editing. This book will fascinate anyone interested Australian politics. ISBN/ASIN: 9781740274067. Our Book No: 30178. $30 AUD.

120. Express, Armidale (1970). Thunderbolt! (The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser, Wednesday, May 25. 1870). Armidale, NSW: Armidale Express and Uralla Times. Unnum 24 pp. Paperback quarto, good condition, unstapled, black & white text-photos, many adverts, bottom corners little torn, pages very toned as usual, edgewear, in archival plastic sleeve. This supplement in the Armidale Express and Uralla Times newspaper celebrates the centenary of the shooting and death of the bushranger Thunderbolt by brave Captain Walker on Kentucky Creek near Uralla. Our Book No: 4203. $25 AUD.

121. Forsyth, Kate; Murrell, Belinda (2020). Searching for Charlotte: The Fascinating Story of Australia's First Children's Author. Canberra: National Library of Australia. 304 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, colour illustrations inside front & rear covers, colour photos, few black & white & single sepia (brown-tinted) photos, minor edgewear. This is the fascinating story of Australia's first children's book author, published by an anonymous writer known only as 'A Lady Long Resident in New South Wales' in 1841. In 1981, the writer was given a name: Charlotte Waring Atkinson. Kate Forsyth and Belinda Murrell are her great-great-great-great granddaughters, and are also well-known authors. Charlotte was an early Australian artist and a pioneer in the fight for women's legal rights, waging a bitter court battle for the right to raise her own children. In this book Kate and Belinda go on a voyage of discovery to Britain to investigate their family history, writing, motherhood - and what changes and what stays the same. The journey transforms everything they thought they knew about their family. ISBN/ASIN: 9780642279699. Our Book No: 41052. $20 AUD.

122. Foster, Ian; Dunstan, Ross (photographer) (2002). The Australian Geographic Book of the Snowy Mountains (1st ed). Sydney, Terrey Hills: Australian Geographic. 159 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, maps, liftout map MISSING, colour text-photos (some full-page), few sepia text-photos (brown-tinted), spine ends lightly rubbed, few scratches covers, minor edgewear. Ian Foster provides a comprehensive pictorial guide to the Snowy Mountains (Snowies) - by car and mountainbike, as well as on foot, horseback and skis. He explores the history of the area and introduces the plants and animals that survive in this idyllic alpine environment: a rare haven of cool on a largely hot, dry continent. There are more than 200 photos, and detailed area maps. (This copy: Liftout map missing.). ISBN/ASIN: 1876276290. Our Book No: 25841. $20 AUD.

123. Foster, Jason (2013). The Dark Man: Australia's First Serial Killer (1st ed). Sydney, Newport: Big Sky Publishing. 309 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white drawings, top edge lightly marked, minor edgewear. Jason Foster writes the chilling true story of Australia's first serial killer, who kept the colony of New South Wales fearful as the police hunted for him. Australia's Gold Rush period is brought vividly to life in this compelling story of a cold and calculating killer. ISBN/ASIN: 9781922132260. Our Book No: 28177. $25 AUD.

124. Fowler, L. R. (editor); Knox, F. B.; den Hertog, S. (1988). A History of the Forbidden Land Wollondilly Shire: Part One. Wallacia, NSW: Wollondilly Shire Council / Rex Warren & Sons (Printer). 96 pp. Paperback wide trade, good condition, stapled pamphlet, thin card covers, black & white text-photos, maps, staples little rusted, covers little marked & toned, light creasing spine (ends little rubbed), pages toned, minor edgewear. This pamphlet records the history of the early Wollondilly Shire Council area. In 1981, the Shire Councillors spoke about the importance of recording Wollondilly Shire's past 193 years as a lasting memorial to the people who created the Shire's history. The editor, L. R. Fowler, spent over six years researching and producing this fascinating book. There is too much history for this Part One. Part Two is being prepared for the future. (No date, but 1988.). ISBN/ASIN: 0731637461. Our Book No: 41384. $30 AUD.

125. Frappell, Leighton (2003). Lords of the Saltbush Plains: Frontier Squatters and the Pastoral Independence Movement 1856 - 1866. Melbourne: Australian Scholarly Publishing (ASP). 227 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good condition, black & white photos & map centre spread, minor marking front cover & top edge, minor edgewear & rubbing, bookplate. A movement that aimed to establish a new "purely pastoral" colony encompassing the entire western half of New South Wales, driven by great squatters of the Murrumbidgee who were determined not to share their land. By academic historian, Macquarie University. (Bookplate of publisher and book collector Victor Crittenden.). ISBN/ASIN: 1740970233. Our Book No: 17288. $60 AUD.

126. Fraser, Ian; McJannett, Margaret; Fitzgerald, Helen (drawings) (1994). Over the Hills and Tharwa Way: Eastern Namadgi National Park: A Driver's and Walker's Guide. Canberra: CASEREC. 174 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, single-colour maps, black & white drawings & text-photos, minor creases covers, minor edgewear corners. This book by Ian Fraser and Margaret McJannett is a companion to "Above the Cotter". There are seven drives described in this book, all suitable for any suburban vehicle. There are 23 bushwalks described, all of which can be easily completed in the course of a day trip from Canberra. Illustrated by Helen Fitzgerald. Published by the Canberra & South East Region Environment Centre. ISBN/ASIN: 0646190296. Our Book No: 27126. $38 AUD.

127. Freeman, Peter (2013). The Wallpapered Manse. Boorowa, NSW: Watermark Press. 151 pp. Paperback wide quarto, very good condition, thick card covers (with flaps), illustrated endpapers, plans, black & white & sepia (brown-tinted) photos, colour photos (mostly full-page), light foxing edges, minimal edgewear. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This fascinating book is the story of the restoration of a historic Presbyterian manse in the small coastal town of Moruya on the south coast of New South Wales. The home is researched by leading conservation architect Peter Freeman. This beautifully produced book chronicles the events that happened to make it possible to restore the manse, which was built in 1865. The book also tells the story of Moruya, of its mighty river, and of the events that shaped Moruya prehistory and subsequent European settlement. The author shares the step-by-step process of researching and restoring a dilapidated historic building. ISBN/ASIN: 9780992315603. Our Book No: 40936. $150 AUD.

128. French, Jackie (2011). Nanberry: Black Brother White. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 309 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, minor edgewear. This is an Australian historical novel for young adults, based on the story of an Aboriginal boy adopted by Surgeon John White to raise as his son. The story is set in 1789, in Sydney Cove. A Children's Council of Australia Honour Book. Will interest a wide age range. . ISBN/ASIN: 9780732290221. Our Book No: 26459. $15 AUD.

129. French, Jackie (2012). The Girl from Snowy River. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 343 pp. Paperback, very good condition, tiny bump top spine, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear top edge. Jackie French provides a story for young adults of a girl named Flinty who is an orphaned 17-year-old. Flinty lost a brother when the men marched off to World War 1. Everything has changed for her, and she must ride in a brumby muster to save her farm, her family of siblings, and the valley she loves. The story continues in the grand saga of our land that started with A Waltz for Matilda. ISBN/ASIN: 9780000452603. Our Book No: 29834. $14 AUD.

130. Freudenberg, Graham (2005). A Figure of Speech: A Political Memoir. Brisbane, Milton: John Wiley & Sons. 307 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), black & white photos centre spread, endpaper drawings, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written name title page), owner's written name. This memoir by Graham Freudenberg follows a journey from deeply conservative beginnings through a lifelong career at the highest level of Australian Labor politics as speechwriter to Prime Ministers Gough Whitlam and Bob Hawke, and NSW premiers Neville Wran, Barrie Unsworth and Bob Carr. This book captures the drama of Australian politics from the inside. ISBN/ASIN: 1740311051. Our Book No: 25760. $30 AUD.

131. Gall, Jennifer; Paterson, Rose (2017). Looking for Rose Paterson: How Family Bush Life Nurtured Banjo the Poet. Canberra: National Library of Australia. 200 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, very good plus condition, thick card covers (with wide flaps), black & white text-photos, colour photos (most full-page), sepia (brown-tinted) photos, minor edgewear, faint sticker mark rear cover. Heavy (1.0 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This book by Jennifer Gall contains the candid letters that Rose Paterson wrote to her younger sister Nora Murray-Prior. Rose was to mother of famous port Banjo Paterson. The odd, the unexpected, the humorous, the tragic and the shocking are all part of her story. Rose spent the best part of her life at Illalong, an isolated sheep station in western New South Wales, where she brought up seven children in tough circumstances. Rose lived in a rustic world of late 19th-century pioneers, where women endured continuous cycles of pregnancy, childbirth and recovery, and the constraints of strict social codes. Her first child, Andrew Barton (Banjo) Paterson, was to gain fame as one of Australia's most popular poets. Rose's letters, rescued from oblivion by Banjo's biographer, reveal a woman devoted to her family, with strong powers of observation. This fascinating book tells Rose Paterson's story, and within the rhythm of her life, the bush childhood of Banjo Paterson. The author is a curator of the National Film and Sound Archive, Canberra. ISBN/ASIN: 9780642278920. Our Book No: 41320. $80 AUD.

132. Gapps, Stephen (2018). The Sydney Wars: Conflict in the Early Colony 1788 - 1817 (1st ed). Sydney: NewSouth Publishing. 319 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minor edgewear. Steven Gapps provides the first detailed account of the warfare that occurred across the Sydney region from the arrival of a British expedition in 1788 to the last recorded conflict in the area in 1817. The book puts new light on how British and Aboriginal forces developed military tactics and how the violence played out. He shows that white settlers often lived in fear, whereas Aboriginal people fought back as their land and resources were taken away. The violent conflicts formed part of a long period of colonial strategic efforts to secure the Sydney basin and, in time, the rest of the continent. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742232140. Our Book No: 41087. $35 AUD.

133. Gard, Stephen (2011). Michael Rush Champion Australian Sculler: A Tyrone Lad on the Clarence. Thirlmere, NSW: Self-Published: BlueDawe Books. 320 pp. Hardback large quarto, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white text-photos & drawings includes frontispiece, endpaper portraits, dark green leatherette covers, small crease top edge jacket. Heavy (1.3 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This is the story of Champion Sculler of Australia Michael Rush. He was an assisted immigrant who arrived in New South Wales (Grafton, Clarence region) from Ireland in 1861. He had nothing but the clothes on his back, and 'not knowing the bow from the stern of a boat', in a decade he became a sporting celebrity and a wealthy man of affairs. This is also the story, too, of colonial Australia, a fresh and restless nation that welcomed immigrants to liberty and horizons they could not have dreamed about at home. Stephen Gard is the great-grandson of Michael Rush. This is his first biography and his first self-publishing project. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646559872. Our Book No: 40914. $50 AUD.

134. Gerritsen, John (1981). Tibooburra Corner Country (Reprint ed). Tibooburra, NSW: Tibooburra Press. 148 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white text-photos, faint foxing top edge, faint foxing reverse side jacket, cover corners lightly bumped, endpapers lightly foxed, autograph (author's written name & date title page). The author tells the story of this farwestern New South Wales town, whose Aboriginal name means "heap of rocks". The dustjacket was painted by Broken Hill artist Pro Hart, whose Mother Kathleen M. Hart, nee Cope, was born and raised in Tibooburra. ISBN/ASIN: 0959416307. Our Book No: 26141. $25 AUD.

135. Gilbert, Lionel (1985). William Woolls: A Most Useful Colonist. Canberra: Mulini Press. 138 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white photos, minor edgewear. Lionel Gilbert provides a biography of William Woolls was a young orphan migrant who became a schoolmaster at King's School, Parramatta. Later he was ordained as an Anglican and appointed as Rector at Richmond. He was a tireless writer and a dedicated amateur botanist who eagerly investigated the vegetation of his adopted environment and wrote many pioneer works on Australian plants. The author is a former historian at the Armidale College of Advanced Education. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 0949910155. Our Book No: 17244. $20 AUD.

136. Gilbert, Lionel (2001). The Little Giant: The Life and Work of Joseph Henry Maiden 1859 - 1925 (1st ed). Armidale, NSW / Sydney: Kardoorair Press / Royal Botanic Gardens. 429 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, good condition, black & white text-photos, colour frontispiece, spine little creased, top corner rear cover & last few pages creased, pages lightly toned, edges lightly foxed, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written & date), owner’s written name front cover biro (rubbed out, scuff). Heavy (1.2 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Biography by Lionel Gilbert of Joseph Henry Maiden who was the Botanist and Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney from 1896 to 1924. He established the first Herbarium. The main sections are: Scientist in the making; Curator and collector; Botanist and director; Reluctant retiree. There is a comprehensive bibliography of J.H. Maiden at the rear. ISBN/ASIN: 0908244444. Our Book No: 41294. $80 AUD.

137. Gilby, Wm J. (1962). Episcopal Silver Jubilee 1937 - 1962: Most Rev. F. A. Henschke, D.D., Bishop of Wagga Wagga. Wagga Wagga, NSW: Diocese of Wagga Wagga. 32 pp. Paperback trade, good plus condition, card over (stapled, spine toned0, black & white text-photos, map, minor edgewear. This pamphlet celebrates the 25 years of service given by Rev. Henschke as Bishop of Wagga Wagga, in country New South Wales. Foreword by Wm J. Gilby. ISBN/ASIN: B002LO2EZ2. Our Book No: 13241. $15 AUD.

138. Giles, Jack (1955). Gregory's Guide to Bowls in New South Wales [N.S.W.]. Sydney: Gregory's Guides and Maps. 120 pp. Paperback small octavo, good condition, card covers, concealed staples, black & white text-photos, pages toned, minor loss spine ends, cover corners creased, rear cover & endpapers toned, rear internal hinge detached from staples (pages firm), staples rusted, small edge tears repaired, minor edgewear. (Estimated date, 1955, Trove catalogue.) Subtitle: The history of the game in New South Wales, Some famous "first" clubs, Administration, Championship Records, Complete List of all Clubs in the State and where to find them, Women in Bowls, Administration, State Records, The Laws of the Game, and Bowls For Beginners. The adverts add to the charm of this interesting and helpful publication. Our Book No: 26201. $15 AUD.

139. Gleeson, Michael; Allan, Toni; Wilkins, Michael (1992). An Act of Corruption? Nick Greiner's Years in Power and his Unorthodox Demise. Sydney: ABC Books. 234 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, top edge lightly foxed, minor edgewear. Michael Gleeson and colleagues describe how the Terry Metherell affair cost Nick Greiner his job in 1992 as Liberal Premier of New South Wales (NSW). ISBN/ASIN: 0733302637. Our Book No: 14282. $18 AUD.

140. Graham, Thomasin; Old, Ursula (illustrator) (2008). Ursula: A Life in Pictures [Ursula Old]. Sydney, Lane Cove: Thomasin Graham. 56 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour photos (paintings). Thomasin Graham provides a richly illustrated tribute to her mother, Ursula Old, of Yanderra, New South Wales, who started prolific and talented painting only at age 56. She has produced over 200 silk screen prints - plus also some oils, pastels, crayons and ink. The author describes the silkscreen process, and follows her mother's career from Waverton to Yanderra, and the range of her subjects, including abstracts, flowers, seaside, oriental, butterflies, birds and still life. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646505756. Our Book No: 14210. $35 AUD.

141. Grattan, Michelle (2004). Back on the Wool Track (Reprint ed). Sydney: Vintage / Random House. 335 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white & colour photos, maps, spine little creased, pages lightly toned as common, minor edgewear. Michelle Grattan, a journalist, re-traces the footsteps of C. E. W. Bean, who in 1909 wrote a series of articles on the wool industry in western New South Wales (NSW), which became an Australian classic book. She revisits the Wool Track, including Gunnedah, Bourke and Broken Hill, and paints a vivid picture of the people in outback Australia today. ISBN/ASIN: 1740511670. Our Book No: 21556. $15 AUD.

142. Green, Michael (2021). Sons of Grace: A Story of a Mother's Love for Her Sons and the Perils and Politics in the 1940s and 1950s. Sydney, Newtown: Green Hill Publishing. 408 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, few light creases rear cover, minor edgewear. This is an Australian novel by Michael Green about a family, first in a country mining village, then later in the city (Sydney) in the 1940s and 1950s. It focuses on the love between mother, father, son and wife, especially after the father is killed in a mining accident. It highlights the futility of words to reform political corruption. (No date, but 2021, Trove.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781922722843. Our Book No: 41151. $30 AUD.

143. Greenwood, E. A. (editor); Blue Mountains Fine Food Festival, Committee of (1998). Blue Mountains Cook Book [Cookbook]. Leura, NSW: Access Press / Committee of the Blue Mountains Fine Food Festival. 152 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, square window front cover, colour photos, glossy paper, minor edgewear. The committee of the Blue Mountains Food Festival decided a cookbook was needed to show the talents of the local Blue Mountains chefs. Thus, this beautiful book, which includes some Blue Mountains history and wonderful photos, was put together. The Blue Mountains and Central Western Districts are covered. The area extends from Lapstone in the Lower Mountains to Mudgee, Orange and Cowra on the Western slopes and plains. The recipes should tempt any lover of fine food to take a trip to discover the other fine restaurants and cafes in the region. ISBN/ASIN: 0864451180. Our Book No: 29694. $30 AUD.

144. Grey, Anne; Radford, Ron (introduction) (2009). McCubbin Last Impressions 1907 - 17 (1st ed). Canberra: National Gallery of Australia (NGA). 168 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good plus condition, colour reproductions (some full-page), corner tips on covers little creased. Heavy (1.1 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This book traces the radical changes in McCubbin's art after 1907. There are some 70 works - many of which have not been previously published - covering the last decade of his life, a key period in the development of his art. Published in conjunction with the National Gallery of Australia exhibition "McCubbin: Last Impressions 1907-17" at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra 14 August - 1st November 2009, Art Gallery of Western Australia, Perth 12 December 2009 - 28 March 2010, Bendigo Art Gallery 24 April - 25 July 2010. ISBN/ASIN: 9780642334039. Our Book No: 28528. $40 AUD.

145. Griffin, Richard (editor) (1977). Convict Discipline 1833: A Facsimile of the Rare Colonial Circular No 33-48 and Other Related Documents (Facsimile ed). Melbourne: Gryphon Books. 67 pp. Hardback small folio, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), red cloth boards, black & white drawings frontispiece & title page, edges little foxed, pages little toned, top edge last few pages lightly roughly cut, minor edgewear. This book contains rare documents about the treatment of convicts in New South Wales in 1833. The first entry is a rare document containing Returns of Corporal Punishment submitted to the Colonial Secretary's Office in 1833. Ferguson in his 'Bibliography of Australia' describes it as 'certainly the most painful and gruesome document in the history of convict discipline in Australia'. Ferguson located the one printed copy of this report which is in a private collection. This facsimile edition has been designed, edited and published by Richard Griffin for Gryphon Books on October 18, 1977. The pamphlet is reprinted in facsimile together with other relevant documents, including the two Petitions which led to an enquiry. (No 112 of a limited edition of 750 copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 0908131011. Our Book No: 31160. $40 AUD.

146. Griffith, John (1980). A History of Kangaroo Valley Australia (Reprint ed). Kangaroo Valley, NSW: Kangaroo Valley Historical Society. 104 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, black & white text-photos, maps, top corner tips covers & last few pages little creased, minor edgewear. John Griffith provides a history of this scenic locality in the southern highlands of New South Wales. ISBN/ASIN: 095960670X. Our Book No: 12060. $16 AUD.

147. Grigsby, John (1996). Pressing on Regardless: The Story of the First Fifty Years of the A.C.T. Division (Inc.) of the AFC and RAAF Association, 8 August 1946 - 8 August 1996. Canberra, Gowrie: John Grigsby (A. R. McLean Printing). 88 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, card covers, black & white text-photos, covers creased near spine, tiny scuff mark front cover, minor edgewear, label remains inside front cover, erratum slip. John Grigsby has written the history of the Canberra ACT division of the 'AFC and RAAF Association' [later renamed Air Force Association, a non-profit association in support of air force heritage and veterans]. (No ISBN in book. Errata slip taped to p. 76. ). Our Book No: 23452. $15 AUD.

148. Grocott, Allan M. (1985). Gleanings from Glen Innes. Wee Waa, NSW: Allan M. Grocott. 115 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written name title page). A collection of newspaper and other articles on the history of the Glen Innes district, New England district, northern New South Wales, compiled by Allan M. Grocott. The author and his wife love living in this small town, and have dedicated the book which is a selection of editorials, research articles, reminiscences and addresses to the people of Glen Innes. ISBN/ASIN: 0959679715. Our Book No: 30056. $25 AUD.

149. Guinness, Rupert (2018). Overlander: One Man's Epic Race to Cross Australia (Reprint ed). Sydney, Cammeray: Simon & Schuster. 315 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good plus condition, colour photos, colour route map inside covers, minor edgewear. This is a memoir about an epic bike race across one of the most challenging parts of Australia. The author set out to race from Fremantle in Western Australia to the Opera House in Sydney, a gruelling distance of 5000 kilometres that would test both physical endurance and psychological resilience. The riders competed unassisted across one of the most beautiful and inhospitable places on earth. A terrible tragedy stopped competitors in their tracks, and Rupert had to make one of the toughest decisions of his life, and he discovered the incredible power of the human spirit. ISBN/ASIN: 9781925640090. Our Book No: 40630. $30 AUD.

150. Haines, Gregory (1976). Lay Catholics and the Education Question in Nineteenth Century New South Wales: The Shaping of a Decision (1st ed) [Studies in the Christian Movement]. Sydney: Catholic Theological Faculty. 230 pp. Hardback, no jacket (as issued), very good condition, top edge minimally foxed, small mark fore-edge, faint toning edges, spine little faded, written name & date flyleaf. This book is based on the author's PhD. thesis, The Catholic Laity and Secular Education in New South Wales 1860 - 1885, which he presented to the University of New South Wales in 1974. (No 2 in this series.). ISBN/ASIN: 0909246289. Our Book No: 30217. $18 AUD.

151. Halgren, S.; Gibson, R.; Clough, R. J. (foreword) (1982). The Lithgow Zig Zag Railway (4th ed). Lithgow, NSW: Zig Zag Railway Co-Op Ltd. 24 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, card covers, black & white text-photos, map, faint foxing edges, minor edgewear (mainly spine). Fourth edition, dated 1982. A booklet about the Zig Zag Railway in the Blue Mountains to Lithgow region, New South Wales. Opened in 1869, the Great Lithgow Zig Zag was acclaimed a railway engineering feat, unique in the world. The Zig Zag Co-operative Society was formed exactly 100 years after the line was first used, and on the 106th anniversary of the first date of operation, 18th october 1975, the first of the many Zig Zag Railway Co-operative locomotives used the middle road of the old railway. The dedication, interest, ability and perseverance of the society has gradually built the Zig Zag Tourist Railway in to one of New South Wales' major attractions. ISBN/ASIN: B001JD8L0S. Our Book No: 29560. $20 AUD.

152. Halgren, S. (editor) (1982). Switchback: 10th Anniversary Issue (1st ed) [Zig Zag Railway Co-Op Ltd Newsletter: Volume 8, Number 2, Winter]. Lithgow, NSW: Zig Zag Railway Co-Op Ltd. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, card covers, black & white text-photos (mostly full-page), map, faint foxing edges, minor edgewear. This edition of "Switchback" newsletter is dedicated as a pictorial and historical tribute to the Zig Zag Railway and to those whose vision and dedication since 1968 has been rewarded by the operation of steam on one of the engineering masterpieces of the 19th century. The zig-zag structure helped to open up the "wide brown land" (pastoral leases in central western New South Wales). Our Book No: 29562. $20 AUD.

153. Hargraves, A. J. (editor); Martin, C. H.; Kininmonth, R. J.; Saywell, S. M. C. (1993). History of Coal Mining in Australia: The Con Martin Memorial Volume [Monograph Series]. Melbourne, Parkville: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AIMM). 251 pp. Hardback large quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), dark green leatherette covers, many black & white text-photos, few colour photos (frontispiece & rear), figures, few black & white drawings, minor edgewear jacket (little rubbed), faint foxing top edge. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This volume is a project of the Illawarra Branch of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AIMM). Coal mining in Australia followed settlement in 1788, as fortuitously Sydney was at the centre of the Sydney Coal Basin. The illustrations are from all important areas, depicting historical, technological, industrial and social conditions and events sourced from all corners of Australia. Con Martin was born in Ballarat, and spent his life in the mining industry, and he visited overseas a number of times, spreading his reputation worldwide and earning him the Institute Medal and the Order of Australia. This book is his final job. Con died without seeing the fruits of this work which bears his name. (No 21 in this AIMM Monograph series.). ISBN/ASIN: 0949106909. Our Book No: 29312. $80 AUD.

154. Harris, G. P.; Hamilton-Arnold, Barbara (editor) (1994). Letters and Papers of G. P. Harris 1803 - 1812: Deputy Surveyor-General of New South Wales at Sullivan Bay, Port Phillip, and Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land. Sorrento, VIC: Arden Press. 158 pp. Paperback small quarto, good plus condition, black & white sketches, watercolour plates, family tree, edges lightly foxed, light foxing inside covers, bottom corner tips few pages & rear cover little creased, minor edgewear. Barbara Hamilton-Arnold has edited the letters of George Prideaux (G. P.) Harris, a young lawyer from Devon, who spent seven years in New South Wales as Deputy Surveyor-General. He then camped briefly at Sullivan Bay, Port Phillip, before Lieutenant-Governor David Collins transferred his convict colony across Bass Strait to establish Hobart Town in Van Diemen's Land. The letters, papers and sketches provide a dramatic and poignant account of the hardships of life in the fledgling colony. The letters cover his duties as surveyor, explorer and magistrate and, at times, Deputy Commissary and editor of the Derwent Star. He had a special interest in natural history, and he identified a number of new species, including the Tasmanian Devil and Tasmanian Tiger. The letters to his mother and sister in Gandy's Lane, Exeter, and to his brothers in the War Office, London tell the story through the eyes of a high-principled young man, brought up in the tenets of the Quaker faith. His sketches and watercolours are a major contribution to early Australian art. ISBN/ASIN: 0646141597. Our Book No: 41241. $45 AUD.

155. Hart, David (2007). Pro Hart: Dying to be Heard: A Life of Success, Betrayal and Tragedy (1st ed). Sydney, North Sydney: Ark House Press. 283 pp. Hardback octavo, no jacket, very good condition, black & white & colour photos, minor edgewear. This very special story is written by the late Pro Hart's youngest son, David Hart, who in the introduction states that he knew him best and would like to share his father's story with those who loved him. He hopes that those who did not know Pro Hart (the Australian artist from Broken Hill) would be inspired to try to live a purpose-driven life, and achieve greatness in everything attempted. First edition. ISBN/ASIN: 9780980345858. Our Book No: 27581. $22 AUD.

156. Hart, Deborah; Clark, Deborah (with); Mendelssohn, Joanna (with) (2008). Richard Larter (1st ed). Canberra: National Gallery of Australia (NGA). 184 pp. Paperback quarto, card covers (with flaps), very good plus condition, colour illustrations, few black & white photos, few minor scratches covers. Heavy (1.1 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This book by Deborah Hart coincides with a major retrospective exhibition of the artist Richard Larter's work organised by the National Gallery of Australia. Richly illustrated with colour reproductions of his paintings, this book recognises and celebrates the work of one of Australia's most significant and engaging artists and is the first major book on his work. Born in England in 1929, he moved to Australia in 1962. His work, which dates from the late 1950s through to the present, is at times audacious and political, at others abstract and lyrical. This book, which includes about 100 works, as well as evocative photos, confirms the artist's place as a remarkable colourist, a technical innovator and a painter of radiant luminosity. First edition stated. ISBN/ASIN: 9780642541741. Our Book No: 27728. $40 AUD.

157. Hawkesbury, City Council (2010). CALENDAR: Hawkesbury Celebrating Macquarie (1st ed). Sydney, Windsor: Hawkesbury City Council. 24 pp. Paperback oblong small quarto, stapled, very good condition, colour & black & white photos (one sepia, brown-tinted), light foxing front cover, minor edgewear. A calendar with photos of this fascinating area in New South Wales. A good way to look back at some Australian history. Our Book No: 40567. $10 AUD.

158. Hendry, Dr Peter; Stanger, Ian (2004). It's in Your Blood: The Recollections of a Doctor and a Medical Scientist in Pathology During 50 Years from 1938 to 1988. Victor Harbor, SA: Brolga Press. 310 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, few tiny impressions front cover & first few pages, bottom corner front cover creased, minor edgewear corners, autograph (written names both authors). Part memoir, part discussion, Dr Peter Hendry and Ian Stanger reflect on their 50 years of work in pathology at the Newcastle Hospital and the wider community. It is also the story of pathology - its history, procedures, advances, and impact upon the development of modern medicine. ISBN/ASIN: 192078537X. Our Book No: 28197. $25 AUD.

159. Henry, Peter; Henry, Manuela (2008). Beaches of Merimbula and the Sapphire Coast: A Visual Travel Guide to the Beautiful Beaches of the South Coast of NSW, Australia (1st ed). Huskisson, NSW: Hyams Publishing. 192 pp. Paperback wide trade, thick card covers (with flaps) very good plus condition, colour text-photos, maps, faint sticker mark rear cover. Travel guide to the beaches of south coast of New South Wales (Merimbula and the Sapphire Coast). A concise, visual travel guide to the beautiful beaches found on the far South Coast. There are over 65 beaches from Bermagui to the Nadgee Nature Reserve. There is detailed beach information, over 200 colour photos, toilets, barbecues and amenities, boat ramp locations, caravan and camping spots, local history, popular surfing spots, child-safe areas, walking trails & more. There are Bega Valley Shire maps and a street directory. By Peter and Manuela Henry (2008). First edition stated. ISBN/ASIN: 9780977579846. Our Book No: 29921. $30 AUD.

160. Herman, Morton (1977). The Blackets: An Era of Australian Architecture [Famous Australian Lives]. Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 222 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, black & white text-photos & drawings, spine & cover edges little faded as usual, minor edgewear. Morton Herman, an architect, provides a definitive biography of Edmund Blackett, the remarkable Australian colonial architect who designed many notable churches, schools and hospitals in Sydney, as well as Sydney University. His sons continued his practice after his death. Illustrated by over 100 masterly drawings of classic heritage buildings. (From the 'Famous Australian Lives' series by Angus & Robertson.). ISBN/ASIN: 0207134545. Our Book No: 4285. $16 AUD.

161. Hickling, Vice-Admiral Harold (1969). Postscript to Voyager: The Melbourne - Voyager collision. Sydney: A. H. & A. W. Reed. 192 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), endpaper map, top edge reverse side jacket toned (small edge tears), pages lightly toned as common, minor edgewear. The sequel to 'One Minute of Time,' the first book by Vice-Admiral Harold Hickling on the collision between aircraft carrier Melbourne and destroyer Voyager in 1964 off the New South Wales coast. That book was a decisive factor in a second government enquiry being held into the disaster. This book summarises the actual collision of the two ships, the first board of enquiry, the agitations and lobbying for a reopening of the case, and finally the second enquiry and resulting vindication of the Melbourne's captain and officers. An extraordinary tale of drama and political coverup that attempted to thwart a second inquiry. ISBN/ASIN: 0589004042. Our Book No: 7365. $25 AUD.

162. Hill, David (2007). The Forgotten Children: Fairbridge Farm School and Its Betrayal of Australia's Child Migrants (Reprint ed). Sydney, North Sydney: Random House. 338 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white photos, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written gift dedication title page). In 1959, the mother of David Hill - a poor single parent living in England reluctantly decided to send her sons to Fairbridge Farm School near Molong in New South Wales. She was told they would have a better education. From 1938 to 1974 thousands of parents were persuaded to sign over legal guardianship of their children to Fairbridge to solve the problem of child poverty in Britain, while at the same time populating the colony. This book tells their stories from the bizarre luxury of the voyage out to Australia to the harsh reality of their daily lives in the school, and the struggles after they left. This remarkable book is both a tribute to the children who were betrayed by an ideal that went wrong and a compelling account of an extraordinary episode in British-Australian history. David Hill has lead a successful career as a senior public servant and chairman of the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC). (Written dedication: "To Judith, best wishes, David Hill".). ISBN/ASIN: 9781741666847. Our Book No: 13733. $25 AUD.

163. Hill, David (2022). Reckoning: The Forgotten Children and Their Quest for Justice (1st ed). Sydney, North Sydney: William Heinemann. 343 pp. Paperback thick octavo, very good condition, black & white & colour & sepia (brown-tinted) photos, top corner tip rear cover little creased, minor edgewear. In 1959, David Hill's mother - a poor single parent living in England - reluctantly sent her sons to Fairbridge Farm School near Molong in New South Wales. She was told they would have a better education. From 1938 to 1974, thousands of parents were persuaded to sign over legal guardianship of their children to Fairbridge to solve the problem of child poverty in Britain, at the same time populating the colony. This book relates their stories from the bizarre luxury of the voyage out to Australia, to the harsh reality of their daily lives in the school, and the struggles after they left. Both a tribute to the children who were betrayed by an ideal that went wrong, and a compelling account of an extraordinary episode in British-Australian history. This book follows on from 'The Forgotten Children’, the story of how David Hill and the other Forgotten Children took on the institutions that tried to break them - and won. (The author was a former managing director of the Australian Broadcasting Commission.) ISBN/ASIN: 9781761045523. Our Book No: 31080. $32 AUD.

164. Hirst, Warwick (2003). Great Convict Escapes In Colonial Australia (2nd or revised ed). Sydney: Kangaroo Press. 261 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, black & white photos centre spread (drawings), frontispiece map, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. Revised edition. This book is a collection of tales of adventure and daring by the convicts in Colonial Australia. The stories include: The tale of John Graham who lived with the Aborigines, became an expert tracker and was responsible for rescuing Eliza Fraser, The story of Mary Bryant who, with her two young children, completed a voyage of nearly 5000 kilometres in an open boat from Sydney to Timor. This revised edition includes exciting new tales. ISBN/ASIN: 0731812026. Our Book No: 30525. $16 AUD.

165. Historical Society, Clarence River (1989). Early Days on the Clarence: Compiled from Records in the Clarence River Historical Society (4th ed). Grafton, NSW: Clarence River Historical Society. 68 pp. Paperback wide trade, stapled, card covers, very good condition, black & white text-photos, staples lightly rusted, tiny mark fore-edge, minor edgewear. A potted history of buildings and happenings in this locality in northern New South Wales (NSW), centred on the city of Grafton. Our Book No: 25742. $15 AUD.

166. Historical Society, Hastings District (1980). Hastings District Historical Society Occasional Papers (12 issues). [Port Macquarie, NSW]: Hastings District Historical Society. 4 to 16 pp. Each issue: Paperback, very good condition, stencilled single side, stapled (rusted), pages little toned, edgewear. Occasional Papers 1 to 14 (1977 to 1980), missing nos 9 and 10. No 1: Letters to Patrick Boswell, husband of Annabella Boswell, by Jack Giblett. No 2: The Archives Authority of NSW, by Frank Rogers. No 3: Writing and writers of old Port Macquarie, by Mrs N. Sheather (Part 1). No 4: The naming of Hamilton - an area of Port Macquarie - known as Hibbard, by Dorothy Edmunds. No 5: Coins, by Mrs O. Munro. No 6: John dick - tanner and oyster farmer, by Dr Nicol McLaren. No 7: The Port Macquarie conquest: A casual study of conflicting cultures, by Mr R. Howell. No 8: Writing and writers of old Port Macquarie, by Mrs N. Sheather (Part 2). No 11: The Wilsons of Port Macquarie. No 12: Vineyards and vignerons of Port Macquarie, by Mrs W. Howell. No 13: Historical recollections of Comboyne, by Mrs M. Monck. No 14: The amazing Ann Bird, by Frank Rogers. Our Book No: 4292. $80 AUD.

167. Historical Society, Inverell and District; O'Brien, Harold (notes) (1971). Time and Tide: Official Publication of the Inverell and District Historical Society, no. 5. Inverell, NSW: Inverell and District Historical Society. 40 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, stapled (little rusted), card covers, few black & white text-photos, front cover & rear pages little creased, minor edgewear. The February 1971 issue of this historical society magazine is full of useful information about Inverell and the surrounding areas, New South Wales. Includes a history of the public education system in Inverell to 1930. Random notes by Harold O'Brien reveals his earliest recollections of Inverell. Our Book No: 17605. $15 AUD.

168. History Group, Bland; Studholme, Diane (president) (2024). Talk About Weethalle: 75th Celebration 1924 - 1999. West Wyalong, NSW: Bland History Group. 144 pp. Paperback large quarto, good plus condition, card covers, stapled, black & white text-photos, single-colour adverts rear cover, map inside front cover, crease & small mark front cover, few tiny tears along fore-edge, top corner front cover creased, pages lightly toned, some edgewear covers. This book is about a town in the Central West region of New South Wales. Weethalle (WEE-thal-ee) is in the Bland Shire local Government area. The Bland Research Group , West Wyalong, helped all the people to put their stories and photos in this very special publication celebrating the 75th Anniversary of this charming town. This reprint in 2024 is the 100th year celebration. ISBN/ASIN: 0646378562. Our Book No: 31178. $40 AUD.

169. Hocking, Glenys (2016). Living in the Bush: A Personal Account of Life Along the Border Fence. Broken Hill / Adelaide: Self-Published: Glenys Hocking. 146 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, very good condition, maps, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear. The fascinating memoir of the life of Glenys Hocking as a child living on the SA/NSW Border Fence. The Border Fence meandered through to the Northern areas of the State linking to the South Australian/New South Wales Border at a point just above Mulyungarie Pastoral Company, and north of Cockburn. Her notes: "My personal account covers the historical events experienced by my parents and us children during the period 1936 to mid -1942. I have described the primitive living conditions of the day for the Overseer and Boundary Rider at Boolka Lake to the eventual move into new housing at Smithville and Turleys Gate.". ISBN/ASIN: 9780646952314. Our Book No: 41244. $40 AUD.

170. Hodge, Brian (1988). Touring Hill End. Sydney, Penshurst: Cambaroora Star Publications. 24 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, card covers, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear. Brian Hodge describes the historic mining district of Hill End in central New South Wales. The old black & white photos add interest to the historical notes. The author's uncle, Harry Hodge, has written several booklets about this locality. (ISBN in the book, 0959657333, is incorect.). ISBN/ASIN: 0959657347. Our Book No: 28430. $18 AUD.

171. Hodge, Harry (1973). Historic Hill End and Its Environs. Adamstown Heights, NSW: Hill End Publications. 52 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, card cover, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear. Harry Hodge reports on Hill End, the historic mining district in central west New South Wales. The old black & white photos add interest to the historical notes. ISBN/ASIN: 0959899421. Our Book No: 15319. $15 AUD.

172. Hodge, Harry; Hodge, Errol (revision) (1981). A Guide to Historic Hill End (2nd or revised ed). Sydney, St Ives: Hill End Publications. 52 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, card cover, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear. Harry Dodge describes this historic mining district of Hill End in central New South Wales. The old black & white photos add interest to the historical notes. Second or revised edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0959899480. Our Book No: 13123. $15 AUD.

173. Hollister, Virginia; McMiles, Kathrin (1988). Contemporary Australian Figurative Ceramics. Sydney, Wahroonga: Virginia Hollister & Kathrin McMiles. 72 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, colour text-photos, colour & black & white text-photos, crease top edge front cover, minor edgewear, top & bottom edges slightly marked. This book by Virginia Hollister and Kathrin McMiles complements the art works collected for exhibition at the Fifth National Ceramics Conference in Sydney during May 1988. The aim has been to present the work of those ceramicists who have been committed to working with the figure in three dimensions for some time, and of others who have more recently turned to this genre to explore their personal and political concerns. Each artist has reflected on his or her motivation and sources of inspiration, and each has provided technical notes about construction and firing methods. ISBN/ASIN: 073162355X. Our Book No: 26941. $30 AUD.

174. Holt, Patricia (editor) (1983). A City in the Mind: Sydney - Imagined by Its Writers (1st ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 131 pp. Hardback oblong small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white text-photos, single colour illustrations, some edgewear jacket (small closed tear, light foxing reverse side & white background covers), spine ends little rubbed. In this fascinating look at Sydney, 28 writers reveal how they have written about Sydney in their fiction and autobiographies. Each extract is accompanied by a contemporary illustration. A brief biography of each writer places their fiction in its social and temporal context, and is accompanied by a portrait which shows the writer at the time of writing. Edited by Patricia Holt. ISBN/ASIN: 0868611271. Our Book No: 41108. $20 AUD.

175. Honey, Madeleine (1947). Diana. Sydney, Edgecliff: Bilson. 292 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket, fair condition only, covers little slanted, pages toned, spine edges rubbed, small tear bottom edge single page, top edge foxed, corners & bottom edge covers little rubbed, some edgewear. This Australian story for young adults is about a girl named Diana and her family who live at Wattawarra, and though the small township is only 50 miles from Sydney, it felt like they lived hundreds of miles outback because it felt very lonely. Their mother had died suddenly a couple of years before, and their father has the help of a lady called Pat. Diana has many adventures along the way including running away before the story ends happily. (No date, but about 1947, Trove.). Our Book No: 30901. $20 AUD.

176. Hope, Colin A. (1988). Gold of the Pharaohs: An Exhibition Provided by the Egyptian Antiquities Organisation (Revised ed). Sydney, The Rocks: Museum of Victoria / International Cultural Corporation of Australia. 143 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white & colour text-photos (paintings), glossy paper, minimal crease spine, minor edgewear. This exhibition was organised by Museum of Victoria with the assistance of Art Gallery of New South Wales. This catalogue book by Colin A. Hope is full of photos and information about the Egyptian Antiquities brought to Australia for this exhibition. There are 92 photos of exhibits with accompanying text, plus introductory essays about Ancient Eygptian history and chronology , and about burial rites and tombs. ISBN/ASIN: 0642137749. Our Book No: 23882. $16 AUD.

177. Horsfield, Jennifer (2007). Mary Cunningham: An Australian Life (Reprint, corrected ed). Charnwood, ACT: Ginninderra Press. 254 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, black & white photos centre spread, bottom corner tips little creased last few pages, spine little creased, minor edgewear. The story of Mary Cunningham who lived in the Canberra region from the late 1800s. Her life, spanning the last 30 years of the old century and the first thirty years of the new, was bound up with some of the great stories of early nationhood: the prosperity brought by wool, the arrival of Federation, the imperial enthusiasms of the Edwardian era, the creation of the national capital, and the sorrows and losses of the Great War. This biography draws upon both the public record and private correspondence to reveal Mary Cunningham as a sensitive and thoughtful woman, struggling to find a sense of purpose and value in her life at a time of great social change. ISBN/ASIN: 9781740272674. Our Book No: 27390. $25 AUD.

178. Horton, Marilyn Isabel (2015). As It Happened: Part 1: Pernickety Parsons and Passionate People: The Wesleyan Connection 1855 - 2015 Mittagong (1st ed). Mittagong, NSW: Self Published: Marilyn Isabel Horton. 97 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, black & white text-photos, copies of letters & circuit plans, few light marks front cover, minor edgewear. From the title page: A small collection of recollections of an unending story towards the establishment of an ongoing Faith Community based on the Wesleyan Church, now a Uniting Church in Australia Congregation, Mittagong, New South Wales. Marilyn Isabel Horton gathered and compiled the material. (No ISBN in book.). Our Book No: 31174. $30 AUD.

179. House, Manning Clark (2003). Our Population, Our Future: What Sort of Country do We Aspire to Be? Canberra: University House, ANU. 80 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, stapled, thin card covers, staples slightly rusted, minor edgewear. An online conference organised by Manning Clark House in association with Nature and Society Forum Inc. and In Search of Sustainability on October 9, 2003 at University House, ANU, Canberra. The conference speakers discussed our population and the sort of country that we want to be in the future. The book is linked with complementary initiatives that are described on other pages of this publication. They include two Internet conferences and Canberra conferences on 14 November 2003 and in March 2004. . Our Book No: 40711. $15 AUD.

180. Hoyle, Arthur (2001). The Life of John Hunter, Navigator, Governor, Admiral (1st ed). Canberra: Mulini Press. 189 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket (as issued), very good plus condition, pictorial cover, few colour reproductions (includes frontispiece portrait), maps at rear. Arthur Hoyle provides the first biography of Admiral John Hunter who was the second Governor of New South Wales, and who came with the First Fleet in 1788 as second Captain of HMS Sirius. He was the Governor for five years. He battled shortages of food, almost mutinous NSW Corps and a population of convicts. The minister in distant London failed to understand his difficulties. He was later recalled to London in semi-disgrace, but was vindicated a year later when his successors failed also, and his recommendations were finally acted upon. He had an interesting life in the Royal Navy over a period of 68 years, where he rose from the position of Captain's Servant to the rank of Vice-Admiral of the Red. (Loosely inserted: Invitation, on Mulini Press letterhead, to book launch by Bishop Tom Frame.). ISBN/ASIN: 0949910880. Our Book No: 29724. $45 AUD.

181. Hughes, Joy N. (editor) (1990). Local Government Local History (1st ed). Sydney: Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS). 109 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, maps, minor edgewear, bottom corner rear cover & top corner front cover little creased. This publication provides historians with the location of records which cover specific communities for specific dates, offering an endless variety of data for historical investigation into the Australian population (in particular New South Wales), its social aspirations and its community dreams and realities. There is a chapter titled The Records of Local Government written by (now late) Ian Jack. ISBN/ASIN: 0909954348. Our Book No: 30848. $30 AUD.

182. Hughes, Lyn (2022). Mr Carver's Whale (1st ed). Sydney: HarperCollins Australia. 326 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, spine ends little rubbed, minimal edgewear. This novel by Lyn Hughes starts in 1850 on the small volcanic island of Pico. The Carvalho brothers are destined tp spend their lives hunting whales. However, the arrival of a sea-chest full of books for the younger son in the family changes their lives forever. The novel moves from the Azores to Lisbon, Newfoundland and finally to Australia. It is in Eden (NSW) that Antonia finds salvation in the shape of Alice Binney. A bond forms between the two, culminating in a final, act of atonement. The novel is dark, delightful, funny and moving, and is a novel of our many crimes against nature (whaling), and the human heart. ISBN/ASIN: 9781460762950. Our Book No: 41156. $25 AUD.

183. Hunt, Deb (2014). Love in the Outback (1st ed). Sydney: Pan Macmillan. 318 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, colour photos, few black & white photos, small mark top edge, minor edgewear. This is the true story of an unlikely romance set in the Australian outback. The year before she turned 50, she stopped dating. She landed a job with the Royal Flying Doctor Service and left London for the sunshine of Sydney on a mission to find happiness without a mate. But then on a trip to the red-dust town of Broken Hill, she encountered a man unlike any other - he was practical, steady, financially responsible and conservative - everything Deb was not. He wanted a relationship. She wanted to flee. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742613970. Our Book No: 28247. $18 AUD.

184. Hunt, Harold (1976). The Master Printers of Sydney: The Story of The Printing and Allied Trades Employers Association of New South Wales, 1887 - 1971. Sydney: The Printing and Allied Trades Employers' Association of NSW. 205 pp. Hardback small quarto, dark red boards, no jacket, gilt title cover & spine, illustrated endpapers, very good condition, black & white text-photos, cover corner lightly bumped, non-author written dedication. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Harold Hunt relates the story of the employers' organisation which, in 1887 was called 'The New South Wales Master Printers' Association', but later renamed. About the development of attitudes from the intense competitiveness of small owners in the last century to the modern realisation that a great national industry needs cooperation guided by fair arbitration. The main purpose is to show the influence of the Association and how it has helped significantly in the general development of the printing industry. The book would be of interest to anyone who had been involved in the industry, and would be valuable to historians and students. The photos are revealing. ISBN/ASIN: 0909801037. Our Book No: 29202. $35 AUD.

185. Hunt, Neil (1931). The Dole. Sydney: William Brooks & Co. Ltd. 105 pp. Hardback octavo, no jacket (missing), good plus condition, original blue cloth cover (black lettering, faintly marked), edges lightly foxed, endpapers toned, minor edgewear. Romantic fiction centred around a former school teacher in N.S.W. Our Book No: 16491. $20 AUD.

186. Hunt, Neil (1933). Desert Law. Sydney: William Brooks & Co. Ltd. 132 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket (missing), good plus condition, original red cloth cover (black lettering, some light flecking), spine faintly faded, endpapers toned, minor edgewear. Australian romantic thriller, set in farwestern New South Wales on stations along the Darling River, and partly in Hollywood. Our Book No: 16492. $14 AUD.

187. Huson, Rae; Campbell, Peter (illustrator) (1971). Boat Day (Reprint ed) [Ready to Read Series]. Adelaide: Methuen Educational / Griffin Press (Printer). 60 pp. Paperback small octavo, flexible cover, very good condition, colour drawings, spine ends little scuffed, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear corners, rubber stamps. The stories in this school reader for the Department of Education, New South Wales, are: No More Swimming, Boat Day, The Bluebird, The Circus, Wiri the Clown. (Originally published, 1964.). ISBN/ASIN: 0423856308. Our Book No: 29790. $20 AUD.

188. Infants Reading Committee, Department of Education; Morris, Katherine (illustrator) (1955). A Book to Read. Sydney: Department of Education, New South Wales (NSW). 32 pp. Paperback small wide octavo, very good condition, blue flexible cover (spine flecked, top corner tip creased front cover), stapled pamphlet (staples little rusted), colour drawings, minor edgewear & fraying. Children's reader for New South Wales (NSW) schools. Word list at the rear. Cover illustration: Girl, boy, dog and child sitting on front steps (boy reading book). (No date, but 1955, Trove.). Our Book No: 4312. $20 AUD.

189. Infants Reading Committee, Department of Education; Morris, Katherine (illustrator) (1957). It's Fun to Read. Sydney: Department of Education, New South Wales (NSW). 40 pp. Paperback wide trade, very good plus condition, flexible red covers, stapled, colour drawings, minimal edgewear. This booklet is the third unit of a series issued by the N.S.W. Department of Education for kindergarten, first and second grades. The book introduces a new family whose activities extend beyond home and school. Cover design: large duck reading a book to a baby duck, chicken, puppy, and a kitten. (No date, but 1957, or later reprint. 1 of 3 available copies.). Our Book No: 29104. $20 AUD.

190. Infants Reading Committee, Department of Education; Morris, Katherine (illustrator) (1962). Stories to Read. Sydney: Department of Education, New South Wales (NSW). 32 pp. Paperback small wide octavo, good plus condition, blue flexible cover (little flecked & marked), stapled pamphlet (staples rusted), colour drawings, tide marks bottom corner rear cover (previous water contact now dry), minor edgewear & fraying. Estimated date: 1962 (Trove catalogue). Children's reader for New South Wales (NSW) schools. Stories about the circus and the farm. Word list at the rear. Cover illustration: Girl and boy on roundabout horse. Our Book No: 1669. $15 AUD.

191. Innes Campbell, Annabella Alexandrina; Griffin, Gwen (editor) (2010). Annabella of Lake Innes, Port Macquarie (Revised ed). Port Macquarie, NSW: Port Macquarie Historical Society. 240 pp. Paperback wide trade, very good condition, black & white house plan, spine lightly creased, minor edgewear corner tips. Revised edition. The story of Annabella Alexandrina Campbell Innes (1826 - 1914) who was born at Yarrows, Bathurst Plains, New South Wales. The niece of Major Archibald Clunes Innes, Annabella lived at Lake Innes House near Port Macquarie from 1843 to 1848. Annabella kept a diary (journal) and recorded her thoughts about life at Lake Innes House and the nearby Port Macquarie settlement. The house has fallen to ruin, but Annabella's recollections live on in her journals which are detailed and full of information about the lifestyle, people and events of Port Macquarie during the mid 19th century. ISBN/ASIN: 0958669686. Our Book No: 29837. $30 AUD.

192. Island Board, Lord Howe; Palm Nursery, Kentia (1994). The Kentia Palm of Lord Howe Island. Lord Howe Island: Lord Howe Island Board / Kentia Palm Nursery. 16 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good plus condition, card covers, cloth spine, colour photos (mostly full-page), sepia (brown-tinted) photo, bottom corner front cover & flyleaf little creased, minimal edgewear, looseleaf addenda sheet. This booklet is about the Kentia palms of Lord Howe Island, off the New South Wales coast (and administered by NSW). The book also contains interesting information about the island, which is the original and unique home of the Kentia palm, which is now found in many locations around the world. (No date, but addenda sheet is dated 1994. Unnumbered pages. No ISBN printed in the book.). Our Book No: 28052. $20 AUD.

193. Ives, Alan (1985). Corowa District [RMIHEARS Pamphlets]. Wagga Wagga, NSW: Riverina-Murray Institute Archives. 6 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, thin yellow card covers, minor edgewear, light creases along spine. This paper was originally produced in October 1890 in the report of the conference of fruit-growers and vine-growers, and published by the Government printer of the Colony of New South Wales as a Bulletin of the Department of Agriculture. This pamphlet is a brief survey of the Corowa District. (No 17 in this series. Limited edition, 60 copies.). Our Book No: 30123. $15 AUD.

194. Ives, Alan (1985). Deniliquin District [RMIHEARS Pamphlets]. Wagga Wagga, NSW: Riverina-Murray Institute Archives. 6 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, thin yellow card covers, crease top edge front cover, light creasing along spine, minor edgewear. This paper was originally produced in October 1890 in the report of a conference of fruit-growers and vine-growers, and published by the Government Printer of the Colony of New South Wales as a Bulletin of the Department of Agriculture. A brief look at the Deniliquin District. (No 16 in this series. Limited edition, 60 copies.). Our Book No: 30122. $15 AUD.

195. Ives, Alan (1985). Southern Table-land Southern Portion [Southern Tableland: RMIHEARS Pamphlets]. Wagga Wagga, NSW: Riverina-Murray Institute Archives. 6 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, thin yellow card covers, light creases along spine, crease top edge front cover, minor edgewear. This paper was originally produced in October 1890 in the report of the conference of fruit-growers and vine-growers, and was published by the Government printer of the Colony of New South Wales in a Bulletin of the Department of Agriculture. Covers Queanbeyan, Tumut, Tumberumbah, Wagga Wagga, Albury. (No 15 in a series. Limited edition, 60 copies.). Our Book No: 30121. $15 AUD.

196. Jack, Ian (2010). Macquarie's Towns. Sydney: Heritage Council of NSW / Land and Property Management Authority (N.S.W). 160 pp. Hardback square folio, no jacket as issued, very good plus condition, colour text-photos & drawings, small bump bottom edge, minimal edgewear. Heavy (1.3 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. History academic Ian Jack recognises and celebrates Governor Lachlan Macquarie's foresight and capability in the laying out of eight towns in New South Wales, as well as the amendments he made to the existing towns of Sydney and Parramatta, and the renaming of the streets of Newcastle. Contains separate chapters on Liverpool, Hawkesbury - Nepean, Windsor, Richmond, Wilberforce, Pitt Town, Castlereagh, Campbelltown, Bathurst, Newcastle, Parramatta, Sydney, and the Land and Property Management Authority. ISBN/ASIN: 9781921121210. Our Book No: 17094A. $80 AUD.

197. Jacobsen, Kris (2009). A Land of Promise: An Account of Jacob Isaacs, Jewish Convict, and Benjamin Isaacs, Christian Printer and Publisher (1st ed). Canberra, Kambah: The Author: Kris Jacobsen. 188 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good condition, full-page colour & sepia (brown-tinted) plates (mostly of paintings), black & white drawings (mostly letters), tables, minor edgewear. First edition. The story of a young Jew, Jacob Isaacs, and his son Benjamin, who were living in the oppressive social and economic conditions in the east London district of Whitechapel. Jacob had been trained as a hatter but, driven to crime by his pervasive poverty and an eye for a quick gain, he turned to criminal activities which resulted in his transportation, on two separate occasions, to the penal colony of New South Wales. Benjamin became involved in a charitable London institution which installed Christian beliefs, and provided n education and an apprenticeship in the printing trade. He migrated free to New South Wales where he was responsible for establishing the first newspaper at Parramatta and Bathurst. In a career spanning a lifetime dedicated to the printed word, he also became involved in the early newspaper press of Sydney, Windsor, Goulburn and New Zealand. This book by Kris Jacobsen (a descendent) investigates their lives from adverse circumstances of Whitechapel to the opportunities found in a new land half a world away. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646508658. Our Book No: 30649. $95 AUD.

198. Jacobson, O. F. (1997). Illawarra Mountain Railway, New South Wales (Reprint ed). Wollongong, NSW: Illawarra Historical Society. 64 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, card cover (stapled), black & white text-photos, map, glossy paper, rubbed spot top corner front cover, minor edgewear, cover design differs from stock photo. The story of the Unanderra to Moss Vale railway line, which connects Wollongong on the coast to Moss Vale on the main Southern Sydney to Melbourne line. After 50 years delay in planning different routes, this line opened in 1932 for coal transport and passenger services. Lavishly illustrated. (Originally published in 1977. This is the 1997 reprint with a new pictorial cover.). ISBN/ASIN: 0909164037. Our Book No: 17251. $12 AUD.

199. Jinks, Brian (2010). Gulgong's Gold Commissioner: The Story of Rolf Boldrewood and Robbery Under Arms (Reprint ed). Lithgow, NSW: Brian Jinks. 25 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear. Brian Jinks writes a detailed pamphlet on Thomas Alexander Browne's troubled period as Gold Commissioner in the new goldfields at Gulgong (NSW) from 1871. He is better known by his pseudonym "Rolf Boldrewood" as the author of the classic early Australian novel "Robbery Under Arms”. ISBN/ASIN: 0975752510. Our Book No: 16818. $25 AUD.

200. Johnson, Fiona (2013). My Wild Ride: The Inspiring True Story of How One Woman's Faith and Determination Helped Her Overcome Life's Greatest Obstacles (Reprint ed). Sydney, Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin. 266 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, colour photos, corner tip front cover little creased, minor edgewear. The memoir of a city girl Fiona who was always interested in horses, and who moved to northern New South Wales to make a life with her new husband, Matt. Shortly after they were married, she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukaemia. She writes about her fight to survive and her ambition to fulfil her dreams of becoming a rodeo rider and a mother. An inspiring true story of beating the odds. ISBN/ASIN: 9781743310441. Our Book No: 30145. $18 AUD.

201. Johnstone, Geoffrey (2010). The Gumtree Pulpit. Port Stephens, Karuah, Tahlee, NSW: Geoffrey Johnstone. 218 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, minor edgewear. (Estimated date, about 2010, Trove catalogue.) Australian pastor shares some of the best stories from the Bible which he loves to share. He has pastored in five churches in Queensland and Victoria, and is currently project officer at Tahlee Ministries, near Port Stephens, New South Wales. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646474670. Our Book No: 16388. $30 AUD.

202. Jones, Roseanne (2005). History of Wongalea School and Teacher's Residence. Forbes, NSW: Parkes and District Historical Society Inc. 63 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear, rubber stamp. Roseanne has researched her husbands' family, who had settled in the Wongalea Cooks Myalls area of Parkes in the early 1900s. The focus is a fascinating history of this school and residence at Parkes, New South Wales. It opened in 1913, and closed in 1970. The historic Wongalea School building is on display at the unique Pioneer Park Museum located on the northern outskirts of Parkes. The author returned to the original site of the school in 1989. ISBN/ASIN: 0958799040. Our Book No: 40060. $18 AUD.

203. Kamien, Max (1978). The Dark People of Bourke: A Study of Planned Social Change [AISIS New Series]. Canberra / New Jersey: Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies (AIAS) / Humanities Press. 342 pp. Paperback wide trade, very good plus condition, black & white text-photos, tables, top edge little foxed, minor edgewear. By Australian academic who practised as a medical doctor in this New South Wales Aboriginal community. Describes his struggles and frustrations in attempting to improve social conditions and negative attitudes. (No 1 in this series.). ISBN/ASIN: 0391009494. Our Book No: 14558. $20 AUD.

204. Kearns, R. H. B. (1996). Broken Hill (3 volumes) (Reprint ed). Broken Hill, NSW: Broken Hill Historical Society. 68 + 72 + 76 pp. Three volume set. Each volume: Paperback small quarto, stapled, card covers, very good condition, black & white text photos, plans inside covers, spines faded, minor edgewear, tiny scuff spine ends (v1), top corner creased & bottom corner rubbed (v1), crease fore-edge rear cover (v2), corners front cover rubbed & tips creased (v3). These three pamphlets have been produced by the Broken Hill Historical Society, and written by the President of the Society. Volume 1 (1883 - 1893) covers the initial ten years of the life of the new mining field, and is the first in the series. Inside the front cover there is a location plan of the principal mines, and inside the rear cover a plan of the Broken Hill leases as at 1893. The latest reprint is 1996, the this third edition has been expanded to include additional text and illustrations. Volume 2 (1894 - 1914) is a survey of the years 1894 to 1914 and is titled The Uncertain Years. Tensions were mounting in the industrial sphere but further confrontation was temporarily delayed by the outbreak of World War 1 in 1914. There is a list of the mines inside the rear cover. This volume was reprinted in 1993. Volume 3 (1915 - 1939) is titled New Horizons, and covers the chronological history from 1915 to 1939. The cautious return to more prosperous times, following the universal trade depression of the 1930s, was checked at the outbreak of World War 2. The is a plan of the regeneration area in 1939 inside the rear cover, and. The latest reprint is 1990. ISBN/ASIN: 0949331023. Our Book No: 40109. $60 AUD.

205. Kelly, Lieutenant Colonel L. B. (2008). Military of the Hunter: Citizen Defence Forces Newcastle and Hunter Valley 1855 to 2005. Newcastle: Reserve Forces Day Hunter Region Council, Inc. 422 pp. Hardback large wide octavo, no jacket as issued, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, black & white & colour photos, drawings (scrolls), few tiny pinhead dents front cover, minor edgewear, string bookmark. Heavy (1.2 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This book has been written by a committee of former members of the Citizen Military Forces and Army Reserve, lead by L. B. Kelly. It commemorates 150 years of service by Newcastle and the Hunter Valley citizens in Australia's Defence Forces. The aim is to acknowledge the contributions of these citizens to our Nation's defence, during times of war and peace. The book also deals with the Newcastle and Hunter Valley military infrastructure now and in earlier periods. It lists sites of significance in the area and details of memorabilia that are an important part of the history and traditions. Includes freedom of city scrolls. (Loosely inserted: book review, errata slip and related material.) (Note: This copy is a hardback, not a paperback.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780646462370. Our Book No: 30866. $180 AUD.

206. Keneally, Tom (Thomas) (1995). A River Town (1st ed). Melbourne: William Heinemann Australia. 330 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good condition, rear cover little creased, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. (This copy: A River Town, by Tom Keneally: William Heinemann Australia, 1995, large-format paperback.) First edition. Historical Australian fiction, by Thomas Keneally. In 1900 the beginning of a new century excites even the isolated riverside town of Kempsey in New South Wales, accessible from Sydney only by a long steamer trip. Tim Shea, the young Irish immigrant is still pursued by the politics of a wider world. This is the tale of a reluctant hero, an endearing, if flawed, man whose stubborn integrity is nearly his undoing. The vibrant portrait of the river town of Kempsey manifests the inescapability of human malice in a place of natural splendour. (Irish-Australian author. His grandparents kept a store in the Macleay Valley.). ISBN/ASIN: 0855616466. Our Book No: 30195. $20 AUD.

207. Kinsels, Joseph; Richards, Ted (photographer) (1984). A Guide to St. Saviour's Anglican Cathedral, Goulburn NSW Australia. Goulburn, NSW: Cathedral Parish of St. Saviour. 12 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, black & white & colour text-photos & drawings, front cover little creased, base spine little bumped, tiny tear bottom edge front cover, minor edgewear. This pamphlet by Joseph Kinsels explains the architectural features of this Gothic-designed church in Goulburn, rural New South Wales, The architect was Edmund Thomas Blacket. The title and Blacket's signature are from an original plan of the cathedral. Photographs by Ted Richards. ISBN/ASIN: 0959133909. Our Book No: 40718. $15 AUD.

208. Kinsman, Mary (2007). Joshua Bray: A Tweed Valley Pioneer. Sydney, Chatswood: Bannerman Bros. 92 pp. Paperback wide trade, very good condition, few black & white drawings, few full-page single-colour photos (including inside covers), laminate coating lifting from bottom corner rear cover, minor edgewear, autograph (written dedication by author title page). Mary Kinsman relates the life of Joshua and Gertrude Bray. The Bray family contributed to the settlement and the growth of the Tweed Valley in New South Wales. Their descendants live in many parts of the world: Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy and in nearly every Australian state. Her grandsons Andrew and Alastair Bannerman have taken great pride in publishing this very special biography. (This copy: First edition, dated 2007. No ISBN in book. The later 2nd edition, 2016, has an ISBN and is co-published by the Murwillumbah Historical Society.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780994393319. Our Book No: 28865. $25 AUD.

209. Kirkwood, Ian; Ford, Christopher (2001). Newcastle: New Century, New Horizons (1st ed). Sydney: Focus Publishing. 192 pp. Hardback square quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour text-photos (some full-page), minimal edgewear jacket. Heavy (1.0 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This very special book written and photographed by Novocastrians, showcases the advantages Newcastle and the Hunter offer business. It highlights the region as a centre for educational excellence as well as its growing strengths in areas such as new media, information technology, wine and aquaculture and traditional strengths in steel, power, mining and agriculture. ISBN/ASIN: 1875359850. Our Book No: 24931. $30 AUD.

210. Kleiman, Allan; Miller, Michele (1992). Blue Sky Blue Bush and Silver: A Guide to the Art, Artists and Galleries of Broken Hill, Australia. Melbourne: Blue Bush Press. 72 pp. Paperback large oblong quarto (with flaps), very good condition, colour photos, few black & white photos, maps, foldout, tiny crush fore-edge rear cover & last page, minor edgewear. Allan Kleiman and Michelle Miller relate the story of New South Wales' oldest regional art gallery in Broken Hill. The gallery was opened by the Governor General Lord Northcote on 11th October, 1904. Some of the local artists featured in the guide are: Pro Hart, Eric McCormick, Badger Bates, Phil Jones, Jack Absalom, Peter Anderson, Hugh Schulz, Raylee-Marie Hart, Eric Dalby, and Betty Smith. Each story has a photo of the artist and some of their work. ISBN/ASIN: 0646115154. Our Book No: 29148. $40 AUD.

211. Kolenberg, Hendrick; Mortimer, Niki (editor); Thompson, Jennifer (editor) (2005). Limited Editions Arthur Boyd in Print: A Bundanon Travelling Exhibition. West Cambewarra, NSW: Bundanon Trust. 64 pp. Paperback small quarto, card covers, very good condition, colour & black & white paintings, minimal edgewear. (Edition of 1200 copies.) This art exhibition, curated by Mortimer and Thompson, focuses on (and illuminates) his genius as an artist in all mediums. This beautiful catalogue records an historic gathering of Arthur Boyd's prints. The catalogue goes through his printmaking career from the early 1960s, when he embarked on his first series of etchings, through to the collagraphs and etchings of the 1990s. (A collagraph is a painting on a rigid substrate such as wood or paperboard.). ISBN/ASIN: 095794652X. Our Book No: 25904. $35 AUD.

212. Lang, John George (1989). Legends of Australia: Frederick Charles Howard. Canberra, Cook: Mulini Press. 144 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket as issued, as new condition, marbled cloth cover (leatherlike spine & corners, gilt spine lettering), black & white drawings including frontispiece, minor edgewear. The basis of this historical Australian novel is of a young aristocrat convicted of murdering his father-in-law and transported to Botany Bay. This tale does not depict him as the innocent (hard done by) hero of later novels. His beautiful young wife chased after him, arrived in Sydney, and then had a cross-country ride to Bong Bong in an open mail coach driven by a larrikin character called John Smith. This tale is enjoyable and gives a true picture of Australia in the 1830s. (This novel is attributed to John Lang, the first native-born Australian novelist, and was originally published in 1842. Hardback and paperback editions have the same ISBN.). ISBN/ASIN: 094991018X. Our Book No: 29769. $60 AUD.

213. Lang, John George (1994). Botany Bay, or True Tales of Early Australia [Australian Books on Demand]. Canberra, Cook: Mulini Press. 122 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good condition, black & white drawings, frontispiece, minor edgewear, minimal scuffs front cover, minimal biro annotation. A series of tales by John George Lang about the convict period of early Australia. They are fictionalized true stories mostly about convicts. The stories are about ghosts, murders and currency lads, and include some of the women who made good in the young colony of New South Wales. The first tale about Fisher’s Ghost is the best known. Theree other tales are about Aborigines. One of the 'legends' is about the builder who brought out soil from Ireland to keep the snakes away because Saint Patrick got rid of the snakes from Ireland. These stories are an important part of Australia's heritage, as they do not portray the convict system as does Marcus Clarke ('His Natural Life') and Price Warung ('Tales of the Convict System'). (No 8 in the series 'Australian Books on Demand' from Mulini Press. Minor biro correction in Introduction by book collector Alan Ivey. 1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 0949910406. Our Book No: 29811. $26 AUD.

214. Lang, John George (2005). Further Tales from Botany Bay [Australian Books on Demand]. Canberra: Mulini Press. 133 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good condition, frontispiece, minor edgewear, single biro correction rear page, owner's written note inside front cover. (Further Tales from Botany Bay, by John Lang, Mulini Press, 2005.) The author wrote many stories and essays published in English and Indian periodicals and newspapers. Most of these stories have not been republished. This collection (1836 - 1860) brings together another of his 13 Australian short stories and essays. In one essay, the author describes how as a young boy he went fishing on the harbour with Bungaree and his two wives. The story is set during the author's boyhood in Sydney in the 1820s. In another essay, a voyage up the east coast of Australia through the Great Barrier Reef and then through Torres Strait describes John Lang's voyage to India in 1842. It is one of the earliest descriptions of such a voyage and has many incidents, shipwrecks, sharks and hostile natives. (No 22 in 'Australian Books on Demand', a series by Mulini Press. Written note from book collector Alan Ives, stating as gift from Victor Crittenden.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780975723241. Our Book No: 29812. $40 AUD.

215. Lang, J. T. (1980). The Great Bust: The Depression of the Thirties (Reissue ed). Sydney, Katoomba: McNamara's Books. 418 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, few black & white photos & cartoons, frontispiece, top edge little foxed, pages lightly toned as usual, minor edgewear, large non-author written name gift dedication front free flyleaf (light impressions title page). The second volume of memoirs of J. T. Lang, the Labor premier of New South Wales (NSW). This book covers the late late 1920s and the Depression years of the 1930s. It contains Lang's own account of the political crisis of the 1930s in which his Labor NSW Government was dismissed by Governor Game. A significant contribution to the literature of the Australian Labor movement, originally published in 1962 by Angus & Robertson. This is the reissue edition by McNamara's Books, 1980. (Bob Gould states that he co-sponsored this reprint under the McNamara imprint. McNamara owned a radical bookshop that Lang described as 'Labor's Cradle'. Lang married McNamara's daughter.). ISBN/ASIN: 0909325227. Our Book No: 26918. $50 AUD.

216. Lang, J. T. (1980). I Remember: Autobiography (Reissue ed). Sydney, Katoomba: McNamara's Books. 416 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, corner front cover creased, bottom corner tips few pages little creased, minor edgewear, faint remainder stripe. The first volume of memoirs of J. T. Lang, the Labor premier of New South Wales (NSW). This book covers from the First World War (WW1) to the start of the Great Depression in the late 1920s. A significant contribution to the literature of the Australian Labor movement, originally published in 1956 by Angus & Robertson. This is the reissue edition by McNamara's Books, 1980. (Bob Gould states that he co-sponsored this reprint under the McNamara imprint. McNamara owned a radical bookshop that Lang described as 'Labor's Cradle'. Lang married McNamara's daughter.). ISBN/ASIN: 0909325219. Our Book No: 18296. $50 AUD.

217. Langman, Adrienne (2007). Choosing Eden: The Real Dirt on the Coming Energy Crisis. Sydney: Random House. 282 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, top corner tip front cover little creased, top edge minimally foxed, pages lightly toned as usual, minor edgewear. Adrienne Langman left a comfortable lifestyle in Sydney to set her family up on a 12-acre block in Nana Glen in northern New South Wales (NSW). Their aim was to establish a fully self-sustaining food farm, as quickly as they can. Sustainability should provide for them in the uncertain years ahead. As seen on the Seven Network TV program 'The Real Seachange'. ISBN/ASIN: 9781741665499. Our Book No: 24747. $15 AUD.

218. Lawson (Pty Limited), James R. (1999). The Ingleton Collection: Part 2: Charts, Maps, Atlases and Prints (1st ed). Sydney: James R. Lawson Pty Limited. 38 pp. Paperback large thin octavo, very good condition, card cover, few black & white illustrations (lots), pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. This booklet is an auction catalogue for the Ingleton collection. Geoffrey (G. C.) Ingelton was an Australian naval cartographer and book collector. Part 2 is the final auction got his Charts, Maps, Atlases and Prints.These were sold by auction in the Max Lawson Gallery, 212 Cumberland Street, Sydney, on Monday 2nd August 1999 at 6.00pm. Our Book No: 41133. $20 AUD.

219. Leckbandt, Ollie (1998). The Mount Walker Stockade, Cox's River (Reprint ed). Lithgow, NSW: Ollie Leckbandt / Printed by Industrial Printing Co. 76 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, black cover (gilt decoration), black cloth spine (staples hidden), black & white photos & drawings, map, minor edgewear corner tips, sticker marks top corner front cover. Ollie Leckbandt has written this book on the Mount Walker Stockade (Cox's River) with the help of Mrs. Helen Bulter. The notes are compiled from his own recollections, observations and many hours of onsite involvement in the recovery of relics which would have been lost. In a second printing he has included some additional relic photos. Second printing. (Gilded IV Kings Own Regiment button on front cover.). ISBN/ASIN: 0646336819. Our Book No: 30753. $30 AUD.

220. Leckbandt, Ollie; Oloman, Errol (photographer) (2002). The Forgotten Stockade, Old Bathurst Road. Lithgow, NSW: Ollie Leckbandt / Printed by Industrial Printing Co. 76 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, red cover decoration, black cloth spine (staples hidden), black & white photos, maps, corner tips front cover little creased, minor edgewear, sticker mark & slight fading top corner front cover. Ollie Leckbandt has written this book on the Forgotten Stockade, Old Bathurst Road, near Lithgow (New South Wales) to complete his series, and write about this important stockade that was not detailed in the first two books. The notes are compiled from his own recollections, observations and many hours of on site involvement in the recovery of relics which would have been lost. ISBN/ASIN: 0958521514. Our Book No: 30755. $30 AUD.

221. Lenehan, S. A. (Sidney A.) (1965). Composition: The Open Door to Upper Primary and First Year Composition. Sydney, Rockdale: School Projects. 64 pp. Paperback trade, card cover, good condition, faint tide marks edges many pages & rear cover (previous water contact now dry), pages lightly toned, otherwise very good condition. Children's reader for New South Wales (NSW) schools. About the principles of composition (written expression, choice of words, story telling), that is, more than just bad spelling and poor handwriting. SCARCE. SALE PRICE. (No date, but 1960s, Trove, but could be earlier, based on other School Project booklets.). . Our Book No: 2387. $10 AUD.

222. Lhotsky, Dr John; Andrews, Alan E. J. (editor) (1979). A Journey from Sydney to the Australian Alps Undertaken in the Months of January, February and March, 1834 (Reprint ed). Hobart: Blubber Head Press. 279 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), tan boards, black & white photos spread (plates), frontispiece drawing, maps, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear jacket (top edge flaps little faded). A Journey from Sydney to the Australian Alps Undertaken in the Months of January, February and March, 1834, by Dr John Lhotsky (edited by Allan E. J. Andrews, Blubber Head Press, 1979). This is the scientific record of Dr Lhotsky's journey to the Australian Alps. This book is reprinted fully for the first time since 1836, together with an exact transcription of the Lhotsky manuscript notes which shed light on the concluding, unpublished and apparently unwritten portion of his account. The extensive introduction by Alan Andrews, and accompanying notes, references and explanatory maps, clarify the text, trace Lhotsky's probable route, and provide a valuable summary of the early exploration and pastoral penetration of the Australian Alps and its surrounding region. (No 434 of a limited to 500 numbered copies, autographed by the editor.) ISBN/ASIN: 0908528000. Our Book No: 40295. $120 AUD.

223. Lindsay, Jake; Hartin, Murray (1996). Showtime! (Photographs and Memories of the Royal Easter Show). Sydney, Rosebery: Portseat Pty Ltd. 128 pp. Paperback small folio, very good plus condition, sepia (brown-tinted) text-photos (some full-page), minimal edgewear. This photoessay documents the people who ran, participated in, and attended Sydney's famous Royal Agricultural Show in 1996 at Moore Park. (The show later moved to Homebush in the western suburbs.). ISBN/ASIN: 0646295632. Our Book No: 15392. $25 AUD.

224. Littlejohn, R. A. (1970). Early Murrumburrah: Historical Notes. Harden, NSW: Harden-Murrumburrah Historical Society. 46 pp. Paperback wide trade, very good condition, black & white text-photos, map rear cover, minor creasing covers, faint sticker mark first page, owner's written name whited out. R. A Littlejohn records some of the history of the town of Murrumburrah, near Harden, central New South Wales. (No date, but 1970, Trove.). ISBN/ASIN: 0959531300. Our Book No: 15041. $20 AUD.

225. Lockley, Tom (2018). 102 Days: Vickers Vimy Flight Darwin to Adelaide, 1919 - 20. Sydney, Pyrmont: Aviation Historical Society of Australia (NSW) Inc. 35 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, black & white & colour text-photos & drawings, light crease rear cover. This booklet by Tom Lockley is about the flight of the Vickers Vimy from Britain to Australia by Australians Ross and Keith Smith, Jim Bennett and Wally Shiers, who took off from Hounslow airfield on 12 November 1919 and 28 days later landed in Darwin after an amazing flight. They won the air race sponsored by the Australian Government. The airmen had hoped to fly from Darwin to Sydney in five days, leaving Darwin on 13 December 1919. They would then fly on to Adelaide. However, they were delayed by mechanical failures and by en route celebrations, and they reached Sydney in 64 days. They reached Adelaide another 38 days later. This booklet (pamphlet) gives a basic summary of their celebratory flight in Australia. ISBN/ASIN: 9781642042795. Our Book No: 31101. $20 AUD.

226. Maguire, Marie (1985). Where Sheep Once Grazed: A Town Emerging on Land where Sheep Once Grazed [Leeton, NSW]. Leeton, NSW: Self-Published; B. H. Maguire. 104 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white text-photos, spine faintly faded, small mark flyleaf, minor edgewear. Marie Maguire explores some of the events that coloured the history and influence of Leeton, a town and district in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales (NSW). This is a productive farming region, particularly rice growing. The town was designed by Walter Burley Griffin and purpose-built for the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Scheme. ISBN/ASIN: 0959090614. Our Book No: 21581. $20 AUD.

227. Malouf, David (1997). The Conversations at Curlow Creek. Sydney: Vintage. 214 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, spine & nearby front cover creased, minor edgewear. A novel by David Malouf about an escaped convict turned bushranger and the officer who is to oversee his execution. The story is set in New South Wales in the 1820s. Winner of the 1996 international impact Dublin Literary award. . ISBN/ASIN: 0099744015. Our Book No: 25480. $10 AUD.

228. Manning, Paddy (2013). What the Frack? Everything You Need to Know About Coal Seam Gas. Sydney, Kensington: New South QuickEs. 188 pp. Paperback trade, very good plus condition. Australia's coal seam gas industry in rural New South Wales and Queensland carries unprecedented toxic environmental risks, but it could be the path to energy salvation by being cleaner than coal, safer than nuclear energy, and a complement to renewables. A balanced examination of both sides of the argument. While big oil and gas companies believe Australia could be the biggest liquid natural gas exporter in the world, farmers and environmentalists are united in their opposition to coal seam gas extraction from Australia's most fertile agricultural lands. Do coal seam gas wells poison our food resources? Does coal seam gas really aid in tackling climate change? Visiting drill sites, boardrooms, pipelines, parliamentary offices, and farm gate protests, the author demonstrates how coal seam gas extraction may be one boom that is happening too fast. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742233659. Our Book No: 16539. $12 AUD.

229. Manning, Paddy (2013). Boganaire: The Rise and Fall of Nathan Tinkler. Melbourne: Black Inc. 289 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white & colour photos centre spread, minor edgewear. In this impressive biography, leading business writer Paddy Manning relates Tinkler's meteoric rise to wealth, and his equally rapid downfall. A classic study of Australian business failure. Hunter Valley mine electrician Nathan Tinkler borrowed big in 2005, made a fortune from several speculative coal plays, and by 2011 was a billionaire. However, his reluctance to pay his debts were making him enemies. He lived the high life, buying luxury homes, private jets, sports cars and football teams, and splurged on a horseracing empire. But his business model worked only in a rising market. When coal prices slumped in 2012, Tinkler had no cash flow to service his massive borrowings and no allies to help him recover. . ISBN/ASIN: 9781863956284. Our Book No: 16023. $25 AUD.

230. Marling, Karal Ann; Hart, Pro; Littlewood, Robert C. (publisher) (2011). A Bookplate by Pro Hart. Stoke-on-Trent: Robert Littlewood / 1st Books Library / Lytlewode Press. 12 pp. Hardback small quarto (in slipcase), very good plus condition, orange cloth covered boards (faint gilt spine lettering, in orange slipcase), tipped-in frontispiece portrait, tipped-in original etched bookplate, bookplate, untrimmed edges. A private press book containing a bookplate by the Australian artist Pro Hart, plus a short biography by Karal Marling of this controversial artist from Broken Hill, explanatory notes, and photographs of Pro Hart with publisher Robert Littlewood. (No. 62 of limited edition of 275 copies, numbered and signed by the publisher. This standard copy, being nos 51 - 275, contains an original etched bookplate printed from the original copper plate, and is bound in orange cloth with a matching slipcase. Autographed by the publisher, Robert Littlewood.) ISBN/ASIN: 190561120X. Our Book No: 28576. $150 AUD.

231. Martin, Mandy (illustrator); Sinclair, Paul; Haynes, Peter (editor); Fitzhardinge, Guy (environmental context) (1996). Tracts: Back O' Bourke. Canberra: Mandy Martin. 44 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, full-page colour reproductions, covers little scratched, faint foxing inside front cover & title page, minor edgewear, small sticker mark front cover. In 1995 Mandy Martin, artist and lecturer at the School of Art, Australian National University, was awarded an Environmental Education Trust Grant by the Minister for the Environment, New South Wales, to undertake a project to produce an exhibition of paintings and drawings to tour the Murray-Darling Basin. The written text by Paul Sinclair is the other major creative element of the project. ISBN/ASIN: 0646305352. Our Book No: 27387. $15 AUD.

232. Mayo, Kent (1993). She'll Be Right, Mate - Tools That Shaped Australia: An Exhibition by Uralla Historical Society at McCrossin's Mill, Uralla, NSW. Uralla, NSW: Kent Mayo / Uralla Historical Society. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, good condition, stapled pamphlet, pale yellow-coloured paper, printed one side page only, black & white drawings, minor edgewear & creasing. Chatty description and drawings of heritage items, some on display, at an exhibition in Uralla, New South Wales (NSW). Includes drawings of furniture, axe, anvil, barrel (cask), bullock yoke, dingo trap, heritage timber hut and fencing. Scarce. SALE PRICE. Our Book No: 12706. $15 AUD.

233. McBurney, Yvonne (1989). Burrawang and Beyond (3rd ed). Dubbo, NSW: Yvonne McBurney. 40 pp. Paperback small, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, black & white text-photos, publisher sticker, sticker mark front cover. Self-published biography by Yvonne McBurney of the McGrath family, who helped found the town of Burrawang, NSW, plus details about other nearby towns in the Southern Highlands (such as Berrima). Third edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0908053118. Our Book No: 11015. $20 AUD.

234. McClymont, Kate (2021). Dead Man Walking: The Murky World of Michael McGurk and Ron Medich. Melbourne: Penguin / Random House Australia. 382 pp. Paperback octavo, very good plus condition. Kate McClymont examines the complex business relationship between Michael McGurk and Ron Medich that lead Medich to order the murder of McGurk. Based on dozens of interviews, including with associates of the main characters, some of whom, fearing retribution, have asked to remain anonymous. It is not just a Sydney story, the strands traverse Moscow, Brunei, Indonesia, and Hawaii, and involve property deals, fraud, conspiracy, false identities, kidnapping and a miniature Koran. Written by Australia's best-known investigative journalist (Sydney Morning Herald). (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781761044748. Our Book No: 40840. $25 AUD.

235. McClymont, Kate; Besser, Linton (2014). He Who Must be Obeid (1st printing ed). Sydney: Vintage / Random House Australia. 418 pp. Paperback thick octavo, as new condition. Queensland had the Fitzgerald Inquiry and the Moonlight State. New South Wales has Eddie Obeid, a minister in the Labor Government. Two senior reporters from the Sydney Morning Herald expose the brazen misdeeds of Australia's most corrupt politician, perhaps on a scale not exceeded since the days of the Rum Corps. The powerbroker not only made and unmade premiers, but he and his family profited from government leases (mining, cafes, marina). (First printing edition: this printing was withdrawn because of a misidentification of Chris Brown on page 58, who threatened legal action, being two people with the same name.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780857984357. Our Book No: 17966. $28 AUD.

236. McCubbin, Wilma; McCubbin, Ken (2010). Our Place: Curragh, Dunnwell, Glynburn, Pucawan and Quandary. Temora, NSW: Temora Shire Council Heritage Committee. 416 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos & drawings, minor edgewear. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This book, comipled by Wilma and Ken McCubbin, is collection of stories, newspaper articles, drawings and photos from the Curragh, Dunnwell, Glynburn, Pucawan and Quandary areas (Temora Council, rural New South Wales). It is also the history of five schools and districts. The book is published 100 years after the opening of the Pucawan Hall and also 100 years after the auction of the 114 blocks of land which were to be the township of Quandary. ISBN/ASIN: 9780975243657. Our Book No: 27935. $40 AUD.

237. McCullough, Dale R.; McCullough, Yvette (2000). Kangaroos in Outback Australia: Comparative Ecology and Behavior of Three Coexisting Species. New York: Columbia University Press. 308 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, figures, tables, minor edgewear. Two American researchers study three coexisting kangaroo species (red, eastern grey, western grey) in Yathong Nature Reserve, western New South Wales. They have previously studied coexisting deer populations in North America. SALE PRICE. ISBN/ASIN: 0231119178. Our Book No: 8254. $15 AUD.

238. McDonald, Ross (2010). On Solid Rock: A History of Christ Church Lavender Bay (1st stated ed). Sydney: Ross McDonald. 249 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black boards (gilt lettering front & spine), black & white text-photos, minor edgewear jacket, faint foxing top edge. The story of Christ Church, Lavender Bay, which originated as a Sunday school conducted by the colonial artist and local resident, Conrad Martens in the Church of England school hall in Union street, North Sydney. Almost 13 years went by before their plans to make this a permanent Christ Church were realized and the first service was on 1st June 1872. This wonderful book has many photos and details of the work that has gone into preserving this site as Christ Church. (Loosely inserted: Appendix 1, p. 209.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780646535623. Our Book No: 29610. $40 AUD.

239. McDonald, W. G. (editor) (1979). Earliest Illawarra: By Its Explorers and Pioneers (Revised ed). [Wollongong]: Illawarra Historical Society. 64 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled, card covers, black & white text-photos, maps (including endpapers), staples rusted, minor edgewear. This very informative booklet, edited by W. G. McDonald and originally published in 1966 to commemorate the sesquicentenary (150th anniversary) in 1966 of settlement in the Illawarra region, surrounding Wollongong, New South Wales (NSW). This booklet is the 1979 reprint, which contains a new 2-page section at the rear: 'Addenda and Corrigenda'. McDonald was a past president of the Illawarra Historical Society. ISBN/ASIN: 0909164053. Our Book No: 26539. $15 AUD.

240. McFadyen, Kerry; Wran, Neville (foreword) (1999). Pinetrees Lord Howe Island 1842 - 1992: A Brief History of the Andrews-Nichols-Kirby Families (Reprint ed). Lord Howe Island: Pinetrees. 76 pp. Paperback small oblong, very good plus condition, sepia (brown-tinted) text-photos, minimal edgewear. This very special family history was written to celebrate 150 years of the authors' family, who, together with all the other families and their descendants have taken their stewardship of the Island seriously. There are references in the literature to conservation measures taken by the Islanders as early as 1869. ISBN/ASIN: 0646101897. Our Book No: 27139. $20 AUD.

241. McKillop, Robert F. (editor) (1998). Railfan's Handbook New South Wales (1st ed). Sydney, Redfern: Australian Railway Historical Society, New South Wales Division. 80 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, maps, tables, minor foxing top edge & inside front cover, front cover minimally scratched, minor edgewear. This reference booklet provides a guide to railway operations in New South Wales for both the experienced railfan and the not-so-knowledgeable. The handbook provides list and details of passenger and freight services, locomotives and rolling stock, the rail tourist lines and museums, the heritage aspects of the NSW railways and detailed lineside guides to features of interest and photo locations. Produced by the publisher of Railway Digest, edited by Robert McKillop. First edition stated. . ISBN/ASIN: 0909650438. Our Book No: 25476. $12 AUD.

242. McLaren, Ron; Lawrence, Peter; Moir, Andrew; Bush, Geoff (president) (1991). Pages of the Past: Barmedman Mineral Pool 1951 -1991. [West Wyalong, NSW]: West Wyalong Advocate. 76 pp. Paperback wideoctavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, light foxing edges, pages lightly toned, owner’s written name inside front cover. This book is about Barmedman, a rural village in the Bland Shire in New South Wales about halfway between West Wyalong and Temora. It is mainly about the building of the Barmedman Mineral Pool which opened in 1951. Today the Mineral Pool is a well accomplished fact with many buildings and amenities, ease of access and plenty of space not only in the pool but in the surrounds. The Barmedman Mineral Pool is a tribute to a body of workers who had faith in their town and district and the people who lived in it. (No date, but 1991. No ISBN in book.). Our Book No: 41378. $30 AUD.

243. McNicol, Steve (1992). Yass Railway Album. Adelaide, Elizabeth: Railmac Publications. 20 pp. Paperback trade, stapled, card covers, very good condition, black & white text-photos, spine little rubbed & creased, minor edgewear. This booklet by Steve McNichol has been produced as a companion to the Railmac publication 'Yass Railway Portfolio'. A collection of photos of the much-loved railway line and the classical Yass Junction station over the past 30 years. ISBN/ASIN: 0949817902. Our Book No: 29771. $20 AUD.

244. McPherson, Mary (editor) (1996). Telling Tales Out of School. Sydney: Kangaroo Press. 180 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear. Entertaining anecdotes about life in government schools from about 1850 to 1950, collected and edited by Mary McPherson, information officer from NSW Department of School Education. (This copy: Paperback wide octavo.). ISBN/ASIN: 0864178077. Our Book No: 4491. $20 AUD.

245. Meagher, Brian E. (2016). Family of Richard Henry Bingham Sr and Wife, Emma Starkey from Birmingham, England (Also Hardman Appendix) [Bingham Book 3]. Springwood, NSW: Brian Meagher. 68 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, black & white text-photos, diagrams, glossy paper, minor edgewear. The author, Brian Meagher, is the great-great-grandson of Richard Hardman Bingham (1886 - 1947). The purpose of the book is to provide the Bingham family with their genealogical history. This Bingham Book no. 3 concerns his mother's paternal side. The other side of his parents, Edward Meagher and Aileen Bingham, are included in three other books. ISBN/ASIN: 9780994190222. Our Book No: 29554. $25 AUD.

246. Memorial Committee, New Italy (1961). New Italy Memorial: Souvenir Brochure Issued on the Occasion of the Unveiling of the Monument [etc]. [Lismore, NSW]: New Italy Memorial Committee. Unnum 20 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, black & white text-photos, adverts, minor edgewear. Title continues: 'Dr. G. Carnevali, Consul-General for Italy, on Saturday, 8th April, 1961.' Celebrates the founders of New Italy, an Italian immigrant colony on the Richmond River, near Woodburn and Casino, northern NSW. They arrived in Sydney in 1881 after a failed expedition from Italy to a proposed colony on New Ireland (now PNG), after being rescued from being stranded in New Caledonia. Our Book No: 17508. $20 AUD.

247. Menzies, Pam (2019). Port Kembla: A Memoir. Melbourne: Arcadia / Australian Scholarly Publishing. 220 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, few black & white text-photos, maps, minor edgewear, small sticker top corner flyleaf (covers sticker mark). Pam Menzies relates her first 16 years spent in Port Kembla, south of Sydney. The book is also the story of a steel town and its movers and shakers. She follows three generations of her family, looking at lives lived in the shadow of the famous steel works, the many migrants who came looking for work, and the parallel lives of the Wadi-Wadi, the original Aboriginal inhabitants. The reasons behind the town's decline and its prospects for a revitalised future are pondered. ISBN/ASIN: 9781925801590. Our Book No: 41286. $25 AUD.

248. Mercier, Emile; Buchanan, John; Thorby, John (1975). Emile Mercier's Australia. Sydney, Lane Cove: Project Publishing. 98 pp. Paperback quarto, good condition, stapled (rusted), black & white cartoons, covers rubbed, top spine little torn repaired, pages lightly toned, some edgewear. Scarce collection of Emile Mercier's cartoons, most of which appeared in The Sun newspaper, Sydney. One of three collections of his cartoons published by Project Publications. (No date, but 1970s, Trove. Printed price $1.50.). Our Book No: 17910. $50 AUD.

249. Middleton, Alex; Maning, Francis Beresford (1978). Bathurst and Western District Directory and Tourist's Guide and Gazetteer 1886 - 7 (Facsimile ed). Sydney: Library of Australian History (LAH). 145 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, embossed brown cloth cover (gilt spine lettering, embossed borders), adverts throughout, minor edgewear. Facsimile edition. Title continues: 'Containing Alphabetical Directory for Bathurst, Orange, Dubbo, Blayney, Wellington & Molong, also Classified Trade and Professional Directory for Bathurst, Orange, and Dubbo.' One of only three directories published prior to 1901 for the Bathurst region in central New South Wales. (No 111 of a limited facsimile edition of 600 copies. Brown cloth variant. Originally published, 1886.) ISBN/ASIN: 0908120087. Our Book No: 16316A. $30 AUD.

250. Middleton, Alex; Maning, Francis Beresford (1978). Bathurst and Western District Directory and Tourist's Guide and Gazetteer 1886 - 7 (Facsimile ed). Sydney: Library of Australian History (LAH). 145 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, blue cloth cover (gilt spine lettering, embossed borders), adverts throughout, minimal edgewear, owner’s written name. Facsimile edition. Title continues: 'Containing Alphabetical Directory for Bathurst, Orange, Dubbo, Blayney, Wellington & Molong, also Classified Trade and Professional Directory for Bathurst, Orange, and Dubbo.' One of only three directories published prior to 1901 for the Bathurst region in central New South Wales. (No 585 of a limited facsimile edition of 600 copies. Brown cloth variant. Originally published, 1886.) ISBN/ASIN: 0908120087. Our Book No: 17469. $30 AUD.

251. Middleton, Gregory J. (1991). Oliver Trickett: Doyen of Australia's Cave Surveyors 1847 - 1934 [Sydney Speleological Society Occasional Paper, No. 10]. Sydney: Sydney Speleological Society / Jenolan Caves Historical and Preservation Society. 156 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, illustrated card covers, black & white photos, black & white photo inside front cover, fold-out colour plates, two colour plates, figures (drawings & plans), minor edgewear, fold-out map in pocket inside rear cover. This book is about a cave surveyor, Oliver Trickett. He was born in Yorkshire May 1847. He came to Australia with his family from Britain and settled in Melbourne. He was educated at the Scotch College and subsequently entered the Victorian Mines Department. He later worked in New South Wales. Gregory Middleton has set out to find out all he could about Trickett and his important work as a cave surveyor. The result is this fascinating book about his life and work, which will make sure he retains his rightful place in the history of research, promotion and protection of Australian cave heritage. The many photos and detailed figures bring this book to life, and it will be of interest to anyone wanting to learn about the history of Australian speleology. ISBN/ASIN: 0959960864. Our Book No: 41301. $80 AUD.

252. Miller, Claire (2005). Snowy River Story: The Grassroots Campaign to Save a National Icon. Sydney: ABC Books. 270 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, bottom edge little rubbed, minor edgewear. Claire Miller recounts the stirring tale of the environmental campaigns by two small towns, Dalgetty in in southern New South Wales, and Orbost in Gippsland (Victoria). This book recounts their campaigns to restore water to the Snowy River, after the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme had damned the river in the 1960s. The author, a journalist for 'The Age' newspaper, has based her research on information and documents taken from many sources. (1 of 2 available copies). ISBN/ASIN: 073331533X. Our Book No: 21809. $20 AUD.

253. Miller, John (2004). Reminiscences of a Fun'gi: The Story of a Community that Mushroomed (1st ed) [Fungi]. Windsor, NSW: Self-Published; John Miller / Hawkesbury City Council (printer). 257 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, card covers, black & white text-photos, slight creasing spine, bottom corner front cover creased, few marks bottom corners last few pages, minor edgewear. John Miller reports on the old and new migrant Australian men, women and their children who created a new farming industry with their bare hands in the Hawkesbury Valley and Hills District of New South Wales. Ernest Roy Sanders was the 'Pioneer Founder of the Mushroom Industry' when in 1936 he established the first mushroom farm in the area at Oakville. On 26th January, 2004, Hawkesbury City Council, posthumously awarded Roy Sanders, who died in 1986, the Australia Day Commemorative Plaque for establishing an economically and environmentally sustainable agricultural crop to the benefit of the district. Describes the history, development and importance of the mushroom industry in the Hawkesbury from his perspective as a farmer in the Hawkesbury since 1955. This book will be of interest to anyone wanting to understand the future of agriculture in northwestern Sydney. First edition stated. ISBN/ASIN: 0646434306. Our Book No: 29319. $80 AUD.

254. Mission, Australia; Chaplin, Lesley (introduction) (2000). Yass Pictures and Memories [History in the Making, no 1]. Yass, NSW: Mission Australia 52 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, good condition, black & white photos, few colour photos, frontispiece, bottom corner front cover creased, pages lightly toned, top part pages lightly foxed, covers lifting slightly, minor edgewear, owner's written name and details written title page, . This fascinating booklet on Yass (New South Wales, near Canberra) was written by the participants in the 'History in the Making - Yass Project'. This project by Mission Australia helped a group of local people to preserve the local history for future generations, and gave them skills and experience to help them to succeed in life. ISBN/ASIN: 1876803061. Our Book No: 31176. $20 AUD.

255. Mitchell & Co. Ltd, D.; Lake, Miss (1935). Mitchell Maid Est.1866 Home Cookery. Sydney: D. Mitchell & Co. / Printed by Harbour Newspaper & Publishing Co. 32 pp. Paperback small, good condition only, stapled pamphlet, card covers, adverts, pages lightly toned, staples rusted, top corner rear cover & last few page corners creased, bottom corner tip rear cover creased, few light marks front cover, small mark rear cover, tiny edge tear first page, some edgewear. These recipes have been thoroughly tested and proved by Miss Lake, Expert-in-Charge, Domestic Science Laboratory of D. Mitchell and Co. Ltd. Some of the recipes include soups, meat savouries, puddings, cakes and scones. A great little book for the collector of old cooking pamphlets. Includes index and a list of "Mitchell Maid" products on the rear cover. (No date but possible 1930s, Trove.). Our Book No: 30565. $30 AUD.

256. Mitchell, Jean; Mitchell, Nancy (1992). A Mitchell Family on the Hawkesbury River: John and Jane Mitchell and Family 1842 - 1992. Gerringong, NSW: Jean Mitchell / Leader Printery. 118 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, card covers, stapled (lightly rusted), black & white text-photos, maps, minimal annotation & staple mark two pages, minor edgewear. This self-published book by Jean and Nancy Mitchell commemorates the arrival in Sydney of John and Jane Mitchell on 7th January, 1842. The Mitchell family sailed from Liverpool, England on the 'Marchioness of Bute' on 12th September, 1841, and the voyage took 118 days. Jean and her cousin Nancy, have done a lot of research to bring the Mitchell family history to print. The book records what little is known of the Mitchell family life in England and here in Australia in the Hawkesbury region on the northwest outskirts of Sydney. Includes a map of the counties of England and Wales, and a map of the Hawkesbury region. (Cross mark, p84, staple hole p85.). ISBN/ASIN: 0646062484. Our Book No: 29332. $80 AUD.

257. Mitchell, M. (Mary) (1975). Whale Killers of Twofold Bay. [Bega, NSW?]: Self-Published: M. Mitchell / Bega News Print. 12 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, card cover (staples rusted), black & white text-photos, spine little faded, glossy paper, minor edgewear, old price sticker front cover. This pamphlet by M. Mitchell documents a pod of 20 to 30 killer whales in Twofold Bay (south coast, New South Wales) that hunted other passing whales, driving them to shore where humans created a whaling industry. This unique partnership and mutual understanding of animal and human lasted for 100 years. (No date, but 1970s, Trove. Only three copies listed in Trove. Unnumbered pages.). Our Book No: 18242. $15 AUD.

258. Mitchell, Peggy (1987). A Place to Go: The Story of the After Care Association of N.S.W. Sydney, Leichhardt: After Care Association of N.S.W. 48 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet (staples rusted), glossy paper, black & white text-photos, cover lightly creased, minor edgewear. The history and development of this Australian association, which caters for the needs of patients discharged from psychiatric hospitals. SALE PRICE. ISBN/ASIN: 0731602250. Our Book No: 4517. $10 AUD.

259. Moorhead, John (1984). Cathedral on the Clarence: The First Hundred Years. Grafton, NSW: Cathedral Restoration Committee. 163 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white photos, top edge lightly foxed, minor edgewear. The story of the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Grafton, which covers the north coast of New south Wales from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie. The magnificent cathedral was built in 1884, and this book celebrates its centenary. The chapters cover the early years, the first diocesan divisions, foundation stone to dedication, cathedral to coastal diocese, realisation of a dream, golden jubilee of completion, completion to consecration, and consecration to centenary. (1 of 2 copies.) ISBN/ASIN: 0959202501. Our Book No: 14890. $20 AUD.

260. Morris, Sherry (1999). Wagga Wagga Memories (1st ed). Wagga Wagga, NSW: Bobby Graham Publishers / AWCH. 52 pp. Paperback square trade, pamphlet, very good condition, loose map, black & white text-photos, front cover & top corner tip rear cover creased, minor edgewear. This pamphlet by Sherry Morris is about Wagga Wagga and the people and places that have made this town in central New South Wales. A great booklet to have as part of an Australian local history collection. First edition stated. ISBN/ASIN: 0957706413. Our Book No: 30000. $20 AUD.

261. Morrison, Alec (2003). Frank Gardiner: Bushranger to Businessman (1830 to 1904). Brisbane, Milton: John Wiley. 162 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, few black & white drawings, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. This book is about the bushranger Frank Gardiner. In 1862, his gang pulled off the biggest robbery of colonial times, relieving the Forbes-Sydney gold escort of bullion and banknotes worth $4 million in today's money. He was given ten years in Darlinghurst Gaol, then he emigrated to California where he began a new life as a prosperous businessman, running a saloon in San Francisco's notorious 'Barbary Coast' district, before marrying a rich widow and retiring to a fine ranch. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 1740310810. Our Book No: 23972. $20 AUD.

262. Morrissey, Di (2021). A Distant Journey: A New Life, a New Country and a Family with a Tragic Secret (New ed). Sydney: Pan Macmillan. 392 pp. Paperback small thick trade, very good condition, few black & white text-photos, minor edgewear. Australian novel by Di Morrissey set in Palm Springs, United States, and the Riverina, New South Wales. In 1962, Cindy drops out of college to marry grazier Murray Parnell. She moves from California, to an isolated sheep station in the Riverina. Cindy soon realises that the Parnells are haunted by a mystery that has never been solved. After she finds out the shocking truth, she finds herself fighting to save the land she has grown to love as her own. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760559441. Our Book No: 41382. $16 AUD.

263. Mountfort, Pamela (2011). William Edward Learoyd: Citizen Soldier of New South Wales in the Early Volunteer Contingents of Australia (1st ed). [Sydney, North Sydney]: Pamela Mountford. 191 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, black & white text-photos, maps, bottom corner tip front cover little scuffed, minor edgewear, biro annotation one page. The story of the early life of William Edward Learoyd's (Will to his family). William was born in Tasmania in 1854 to Edward Learoyd and Hannah Griffins. William joined the Field Battalion NSW Artillery 1880, the Army Medical Corps Soudan [Sudan] 1885, and served in South Africa in 1900. Citizen Soldier Volunteers of New South Wales were present in NSW from an early date: a community initiative and a natural part of British institutions in a new land. Sergeant Learoyd held the Soudan Egypt Medal with Bar 1885, the Khedive's Bronze Medal and the Mayor of Sydney Silver Soudan Medal. For Service in the South African (Boer) War, he was awarded the Queens South Africa Medal and clasps. This very special story has been written by his granddaugher. (Sentence crossed out with biro, page 1, error by author.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780646569758. Our Book No: 30341. $70 AUD.

264. Moye, D. G. (editor) (1972). Historic Kiandra: A Guide to the History of the District (1st ed). Cooma, NSW: Cooma-Monaro Historical Society. 88 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white text-photos, figures, maps, minor edgewear, small area rear cover scuffed (sticker removal), minor edgewear, owner's written name & date. D. G. Moye has prepared and edited this book from material collected by the Cooma-Monaro Historical Society and published to mark the centenary of the Kiandra Gold Rush, 1859 - 1860. Originally published, 1959 - this is the 1972 facsimile reprint (estimated date, Trove catalogue.) Mining continued in a limited way until the late 1930s. In the late 1940s the area was an important part of the enormous Snowy Mountains Scheme built to improve power generation and irrigation. ISBN/ASIN: 095009031X. Our Book No: 26603. $20 AUD.

265. Moyle, Angela; Coate, Ian (illustrator) (2013). Phoebe Digs Politics (1st ed). Perth, Fremantle: Vivid Publishing. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (mostly full-page), minor edgewear. This very special children’s picture story is about a wombat named Phoebe who lives in a nice warm burrow in the bush capital of Australia - Canberra. One day Phoebe decides to investigate the lovely green hill. Phoebe has many adventures which lead her to come face to face with the Prime Minister of Australia. The rhyming text and large bright illustrations will appeal to any age and will make you smile. ISBN/ASIN: 9781925086317. Our Book No: 30075. $20 AUD.

266. Muir, Marcie (1980). Charlotte Barton: Australia's First Children's Author. Sydney: Wentworth Books. 35 pp. Paperback trade, good condition, card cover, stapled pamphlet (rusted staples), frontispiece drawing, black & white photos (portraits), some minor insect damage covers (mainly front cover edges), minor edgewear. Marcie Muir describes in detail her patient detective work that revealed the true author of the first children's book published in Australia (A Mother's Offering to her Children, published in Sydney in 1841). Charlotte Barton was the mother of Australian novelist and artist Louisa Atkinson. (No 247 of a limited edition of 500 copies, all autographed.). ISBN/ASIN: 0855871547. Our Book No: 17693. $15 AUD.

267. Muller, Theodor; Garland, Maurie (editor); Ramsland, John (editor); Pammer, Frank (translator) (2007). The Swiss Swagman: Theodor Muller's Nineteen Years In Australia. Melbourne: Brolga Publishing. 330 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white photos & drawings, minor edgewear. This book is about Theodor Muller who came from Switzerland in 1857, and roamed Australia. He spent time in the sparsely settled regions of Australia, travelling as far north as Brisbane, west to Mudgee, south to Gundagai. He returned home eventually to write his memoirs - Neunzehn Jahre in Australien. This current edition has been translated into English and expanded with maps, illustrations and historical insights. A great read for anyone who loves Australia or anyone wanting to learn about backpacking in the 1850s. ISBN/ASIN: 9781921221026. Our Book No: 40083. $30 AUD.

268. Munro, Sharyn (2009). Mountain Tails: The Lives and Loves of My Animal Neighbours (1st ed). Wollombi, NSW: Exisle Publishing. 167 pp. Paperback large trade (with flaps), very good condition, black & white drawings, spine & fore-edge covers minimally faded (perhaps as published), minor edgewear. A collection of anecdotes about the animals who share her bush retreat in New South Wales. For over 30 years, kangaroos, koalas, kookaburras, quolls, snakes and frogs have visited. The illustrations and words tell a fascinating story of the wonder of nature. The author, Sharyn Munro, has previously written 'The Woman on the Mountain'. ISBN/ASIN: 9781921497209. Our Book No: 28948. $15 AUD.

269. Murphy, Brian (1993). The Other Australia: Experiences of Migration (1st ed). Melbourne: Cambridge University Press. 274 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), few black & white photos, light foxing top edge, minor edgewear jacket (faint foxing reverse side). This book traces the patterns and impact of immigration to Australia since 1945, focusing on immigrants from non-English speaking backgrounds who came to New South Wales. ISBN/ASIN: 0521441943. Our Book No: 24746. $20 AUD.

270. Neil, Marie H. (1975). Trial Bay Gaol Public Works Prison and Wartime Detention Camp (Revised ed). Kempsey, NSW: Macleay River Historical Society. 18 pp. Paperback small oblong, very good condition, stapled pamphlet (staples lightly rusted), black & white text-photos, map inside front cover, goal plan inside rear cover, minor foxing edges, spine little creased, bottom corner front cover scuffed, minor edgewear. A history of the Trial Bay Gaol which now is a picturesque ruin on Laggers Point, a rocky headland in the Arakoon State Recreation Area on the mid-north coast of New South Wales. The building is a memorial to efforts made during the second half of the 19th century to improve the prison system in New South Wales (and later used as a wartime detention centre). This booklet will inform about early Australian gaols. A publication of the Macleay River Historical Society, Revised edition, 1975. (Unnumbered pages.). ISBN/ASIN: 0959868917. Our Book No: 31189. $10 AUD.

271. Neville, Richard (1997). A Rage for Curiosity: Visualising Australia 1788 - 1830. Sydney: State Library of New South Wales (SLNSW). 96 pp. Paperback wide octavo, very good condition, colour plates (includes frontispiece) (some full-page), few black & white & single -colour illustrations, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written name). An analysis of early Australian colonial art, based on art works held by the Mitchell and Dixon Libraries of the State Library of New South Wales, as exhibited by the library, September 1997 to February 1999. The author was the curator and art historian. He documents this 'new Britannia' through its own evidence - images, artefacts, letters and diaries - collected, preserved and now presented 200 years on. ISBN/ASIN: 0731066103. Our Book No: 29272. $20 AUD.

272. North, Tim (1999). Garden Cuttings: Reflections from an Australian Gardener. Sydney: New Holland Publishers (Australia). 176 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour photos, minor edgewear jacket (reverse side lightly foxed), base spine little rubbed. This inspirational book by Tim North is the his story of the construction of his various gardens at his homes over the years. He writes about his first seaside garden in Sydney, as well as Yarrabin, in the Southern Highlands, New South Wales, and his current 'easy care' garden in suburban Canberra. There are beautiful colour photos, and many gardening hints which will interest the experienced and aspiring gardener. ISBN/ASIN: 1864365447. Our Book No: 28490. $20 AUD.

273. NSW Cookery Teachers Scholarship Fund, Trustees of (1998). The Commonsense Cookery Book: Book 1 Revised Edition (Revised, reprint ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson / HarperCollins. 260 pp. Paperback trade, good condition only, few small drawings (vignettes), top rear cover & bottom corner tip front cover creased, spine faintly creased, some edgewear. This kitchen classic was first published in 1914, and started as a compilation by a group of women in New South Wales passionate about their profession as cookery teachers. It has sold millions of copies in numerous editions. The recipes have been here revised to reflect Australian Nutritional Guidelines. The classic step-by-step cookbook for absolute beginners and experienced cooks alike, revised for a whole new generation. ISBN/ASIN: 0207156565. Our Book No: 18279. $30 AUD.

274. O'Connor, J. G. (1881). A Brief History of the Founding of the Sacred Heart Presentation Convent, Wagga Wagga [etc]. Wagga Wagga, NSW: J. G. O'Connor. 102 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, few black & white drawings (including frontispiece), small stain front cover, corner tip creased front cover, some edgewear spine & edges, non-author written dedication. Title continues: "Together with an Account of the Solen Blessing and Opening and a Full report of the Sermon Preached on the Occasion by His Grace Archbishop Vaughan, to which is added a Detailed List of the Receipts and Expenditure for Convent, Church, School, and Presbytery". Compiled, edited and printed by J. G. O'Connor, printer and publisher. Written dedication states: "To dear Mrs Keneally (Matilda), with loving good wishes from Mt Erin, Wagga". Our Book No: 17391. $120 AUD.

275. O'Donnell, Dan (1967). The Christ Church Cathedral Controversy, 1861 - 1866 (1st ed) [Newcastle History Monographs]. Newcastle, NSW: Newcastle Public Library / Newcastle and Hunter District Historical Society. 73 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled, printed textured thin card covers, black & white photos, staples little rusted, tiny tear & scuff top edge front cover, top corners last few pages & rear cover lightly creased, minor edgewear. This booklet by Dan O'Donnell relates the controversy at Christ Church, Newcastle, in the 1860s. Covered is the question of Fletcher's trusteeship, the issues of the election of 31 January 1862, public criticism of Tyrrell and Fletcher, Fletcher's break with Hannell, and farewell to Newcastle. The booklet has references, bibliography, and an index. The author won the Newcastle Public Library Local History Award with a similar longer essay in 1967. (No 3 in the 'Newcastle History Monographs' series.). Our Book No: 30440. $15 AUD.

276. O’Connor, Morgan (1984). Rise and Progress of the Yass Mission (New South Wales) (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Series]. Sydney, North Sydney: Library of Australian History / Star Printery. 64 pp. Paperback wide trade, very good condition, black & white illustrations, minor edgewear. Morgan O’Connor relates his fascinating story of this creation of the Yass Christian Mission. He was born in 1829 in Mullingar, Westmeath, Ireland, descended from an historic family of Kerry. He completed his studies in England, and spent some time in practice in London before leaving for Sydney where he arrived in 1860. He moved to Yass in rural New South Wales and set to work assisting the local community, and became an important part of the Catholic Church. He died in 1895. (No 18 in the 'Library of Australian History Facsimile' series.). ISBN/ASIN: 0908120567. Our Book No: 40592. $40 AUD.

277. Odd, Bill (1981). Hastings Heritage. Port Macquarie, NSW: Sunset Gallery. 221 pp. Hardback large folio (37.6 x 29.0 cm), brown full leather cover (gilt lettering front & spine, raised bands on spine), very good condition, black & white drawings, few minor dents edges cover. Very heavy (3.0 Kg), and not available for postage to destinations outside Australia. A very large format book of drawings by Bill Odd of the Hastings River area on the mid-north coast of New South Wales (NSW). Consists of single-page drawings, with explanatory text on the facing page. The publishers are Chris and Loretta Le Gay Brereton, Sunset Gallery, Port Macquarie, (No 37 of a limited edition of 300 copies, autographed by the artist. Volume 1 on spine, but this is the only volume published.) Our Book No: 14062A. $150 AUD.

278. Olivieri, Kevin; Henderson, Margaret (editor); Henderson, Margaret (editor) (1999). Early Shipping Photographs [Historical Photographs Series]. Lismore, NSW: Richmond River Historical Society. 34 pp. Paperback wide trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear. This booklet contains heritage photographs of the different types of vessels that were part of the local history of the Richmond River, New South Wales. (No 3 in this series. ISBN stated in book 1875484064 is invalid.). ISBN/ASIN: 187548406X. Our Book No: 23962. $12 AUD.

279. Orr, J. H. (1991). Humbug Forever: A Light Hearted History and Memories of Ungarie Central School 1891 - 1991 (1st ed). Dubbo, NSW: Orana Education Centre (printer). 120 pp. Paperback quarto, good condition, stapled, black & white text-photos & drawings, light foxing edges, edges, pages lightly toned, few small marks covers, covers lightly creased, two small small sticker marks front cover, minor edgewear, owner's written name & details inside front cover. The charming centenary history by J. H. Orr of the Ungarie School and its town in New South Wales. The school is at the centre of the book, and the many photos and drawings help to bring its story to life. The School logo 'Ungarie Central School Learn to Live' was designed by Janette Ayres 1952 -1955. (No ISBN printed in book.). Our Book No: 41389. $30 AUD.

280. Parker, K. Langloh; Backhaus-Smith, Rex (illustrator); Lang, Andrew (introduction); Marika, Wandjuk (introduction) (1978). Australian Legendary Tales: Being the Two Collections of Australian Legendary Tales and More Australian Legendary Tales Collected from Various Tribes (Reissue ed). Sydney: Bodley Head Australia. 188 pp. Hardback tall octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in good dustjacket), dark plum boards (little rubbed), black & white drawings, coloured top edge (slightly faded), reverse side jacket lightly foxed, small foxed patches flaps, spine & decorative edge near spine faded, slight edgewear, spine ends creased, tiny tear top edge). A reissue in one volume of two important 19th century folk tale collections by K. Langloh Parker: 'Australian Legendary Tales' and 'More Australian Legendary Tales'. The collections were first published in separate volumes in 1896 and 1898 respectively, appearing simultaneously in London and Melbourne. The first book contains 31 stories, and the second has 23 stories. Both have prefaces by the author and introductions by Andrew Lang and Wandjuk Marika. There is a native text of one story and a glossary. Many of the stories are about animals and birds. The stories in the first book are solely from the Narran tribe (New South Wales), known among themselves as the Noongahburrahs. Those in the second book are from a wider number of tribes, but Mrs Parker used only Noongahburrah names to avoid confusing the reader with different dialects. The chapter-head illustrations in this new edition have been specially commissioned from Rex Backhaus-Smith, the well-known Queensland artist. ISBN/ASIN: 0370108418. Our Book No: 30715. $26 AUD.

281. Parry, A. V. J. (1974). The Story of the Church of St Simon and St Jude, Bowral (The Story of St Jude's 1874 - 1974). Bowral, NSW: Church of St Simon and St Jude. 48 pp. Paperback large trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, card cover, black & white text-photos, glossy paper, minor edgewear. A history of St Jude's Church, Bowral (New South Wales), by the former churchwarden, written to mark the centenary of its founding in 1974. (No ISBN printed in book. 1 of 2 available copies.). Our Book No: 17935. $16 AUD.

282. Penalver, David; Penalver, Daphne (notes) (2002). Australia's Historic Stained Glass: The Artisans, the Themes, the Buildings. Goulburn, NSW: Southern Tablelands Regional Committee, National Trust. 18 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, thin card covers, few light creases covers & spine, minor edgewear. This pamphlet details the tour of churches and houses in Goulburn, NSW, after a talk by Dr Beverley Sherry. Includes are the Cathedral Church of St Saviour, St Peter & St Pauls' Cathedral, Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, houses in Church Street, and the Coolavin Hotel. The stained glass windows in the Goulburn buildings which are included in the tour are the products of English, French, Belgian and Australian companies. Our Book No: 28351. $15 AUD.

283. Piesse, Ken; Ferguson, Ian; O’Reilly, Bill (foreword) (1986). Bradman and the Bush: The Legend of Australian Bush Cricket. Melbourne: Cricketer Publication / Newspress. 138 pp. Paperback small quarto, good condition, thin card covers, stapled (rusted), black & white photos & cartoons, colour cartoon front cover, spine worn (spine ends little scuffed), minor foxing edges, pages lightly toned, light creases covers, minor edgewear. The many photos help to tell a story about bush cricket. In his foreword, Bill (Tiger) O’Reilly says that his love of bush cricket has taken him all over New South Wales (NSW) - from Broken Hill to Lismore and Albury, with hundreds of happy settlements in between. This book will appeal to cricket lovers everywhere. (No date but 1986, Trove.). Our Book No: 30564. $15 AUD.

284. Poulton, Alan (1992). The Poulton - Templer story. Sydney: Self-Published: Alan Poulton. 40 +11 +12 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, stapled (minor rusting), red plastic covers, black & white text-photos, foldout family tree inside rear cover, minor edgewear, errata sheet pasted to last page. This is a short history of John Arthur Templer, his wife Rosamond Mary and their descendants, and also of James Poulton, his wife Jane and their descendants. Both families emigrated from England to Australia in the 1830s and some of them went on to New Zealand in the 1850s and 60s. In his foreword, Alan Poulton says this is a tribute to his forebears especially parents, aunts and uncles. The Appendix contains letters written by J. A. H. Poulton during his 14 years as manager of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney branch at Orange, NSW. (Loosely inserted. Print-out of the descendants of Poulton family dated 28/07/2001, with some written biro & pencil annotations. Plus death notice of Alan Kenneth Poulton 20.11.1933 - 28.6.2014.). Our Book No: 31187. $35 AUD.

285. Poulton, M. D. (1988). The Story of William and Bridget Poulton and their Family. Sydney, Beecroft: E. J. & M. D. Poulton. 184 pp. Paperback large quarto, good plus condition, typewritten text, black & white text-photos, rear cover marked & lightly foxed, corner tips covers & some pages creased, some edgewear, written dedication title page. (No 167 of a limited edition of 1000 copies.) William Poulton was a baker transported to Sydney Town in 1831 for stealing sausages. He married Bridget McGuire, and had nine children. This detailed genealogical study documents his extensive descendents, mostly in New South Wales. Our Book No: 17560. $50 AUD.

286. Power, Pedal (1983). Forty Bicycle Rides Around Canberra and Southern N.S.W. Canberra: Pedal Power A.C.T. Inc. 64 pp. Paperback thin octavo, stapled (little rusted), thin card covers, good condition, black & white text-photos, maps, minor edgewear, faint foxing edges & covers, rubbed along spine, corner tips covers & few pages little worn, faint stain top edge inside front cover & some pages. Introduces all cyclists, from the novice to the experienced tourist, to some of the many possible rides in these locations around Canberra, Australia's capital city. ISBN/ASIN: 0908028040. Our Book No: 27155. $12 AUD.

287. Presbyterian Church of New South Wales, Women's Missionary Association (compiler) (1931). Cookery Book of Good and Tried Receipts [Recipes] (20th ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 231 pp. Hardback small trade, good condition, red cloth covered boards, new black cloth spine, black & white adverts, cover corners rubbed, foxing some pages & edges, light toning pages, few scuffs rear cover, small stain bottom corner inside rear cover & last few pages, some edgewear. Twentieth edition, revised, enlarged, and re-arranged. This new edition of this very popular cookbook has been brought up to date by the inclusion of many new receipts (recipes), and the contents have been classified and re-arranged to assist with finding what is needed. Our Book No: 40363. $55 AUD.

288. Price, Leslie; Lunn, Wendy (illustrator) (1991). Tales of the Southern Highlands. Bowral, NSW: Tilbury. 187 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white drawings, few creases rear cover, minor edgewear, faint sticker mark, autograph (author's written dedication). The short stories in this book by Leslie Price are a mix of the history of the Berrima district of the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, brief glimpses of some of the interesting characters who have lived in it, and the own imagination of the author. ISBN/ASIN: 0646058738. Our Book No: 26221. $15 AUD.

289. Priest, Tim (2009). Enemies of the State (1st ed). Sydney: New Holland. 271 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, tiny mark inside cover & flyleaf, minor edgewear, tiny scuff top spine. The author has drawn on extensive research from parliamentary enquiries, royal commissions, court documents, interviews, police court briefs, speeches, television and newspaper coverage to write this book. He is a former police detective, serving in Sydney, including King's Cross and Cabramatta. ISBN/ASIN: 9781741108705. Our Book No: 26453. $20 AUD.

290. Progress Association, Morpeth (1988). The Morpeth Story 1821 1988 (2nd ed). Morpeth, NSW: Morpeth Progress Association. 44 pp. Paperback large trade, good plus condition, stapled pamphlet, black & white drawings, glossy paper, few tiny creases covers, some foxing covers (mainly near spine), minor edgewear. This booklet by the Morpeth Progress Association is a chronicle of some of the events of Morpeth's story taken from the journals 'Morpeth and I' (A. P. Elkin 1937), Royal Australian Historical Society, and other valued local sources. This booklet was first published in 1971 as a sesquicentenary project. This expanded second edition is dedicated to Canon Mawson who was the editor of the first edition. (The second edition is scarce. Unnumbered pages. No ISBN in book.). Our Book No: 26564. $10 AUD.

291. Purcell, Lorraine (2010). The Miners Friend: A Brief Account of the Life of Ludwig Hugo (Louis) Beyers 1840 - 1910 in Hill End, New South Wales and the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. Sydney, Carlton: Hill End & Tambaroora Gathering Group. 44 pp. Paperback trade, very good plus condition, colour photo rear cover, sepia (brown-tinted) text-photos, maps, minimal edgewear. This brief biography, compiled by Lorraine Purcell, is about Ludwig (Louis) Beyers who was the much loved Mayor of Hill End. He left the eastern states to go to Western Australia to gain his fortune in the gold rushes of 1892. This book has been produced for the centenary of his death. It commemorates the laying of a plaque on his grave in the Mt Morgans cemetery on 30 November 2010. His great granddaughter, Helen Heath has written a dedication on behalf of the Beyer descendants. ISBN/ASIN: 9780980613223. Our Book No: 28873. $25 AUD.

292. Rahn, G. V.; Ives, Alan (editor) (1985). Fruit Preserving [RMIHEARS Pamphlets]. Wagga Wagga, NSW: Riverina-Murray Institute Archives. 6 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, thin yellow card covers, light creases spine & front cover, minor edgewear. This paper was originally produced in October 1890 in the report of a conference of fruit-growers and vine-growers, and was published by the Government Printer of the Colony of New South Wales in a Bulletin of the Department of Agriculture. This is a brief look at the beginning of fruit preserving which the author hoped would be an industry which would produce results in the future. (No 13 in a series. Limited edition, 60 copies.). Our Book No: 30125. $10 AUD.

293. Ray, Greg; Ray, Sylvia (2014). Newcastle Slideshow: Newcastle and the Hunter Through Colour Slides: 1950s to 1980s. Newcastle, NSW: Self-Published: Greg and Sylvia Ray / Newcastle Herald. 189 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, colour text-photos, bottom corner tip rear cover scuffed, light foxing inside covers & edges, laminate coating slightly lifting tip bottom edge rear cover, minor edgewear. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This pictorial book by Greg and Sylvia Ray is designed to show the local history of Newcastle and the Hunter Valley via scanned reproductions of colour slides. The slides comes from the collections of the late Doug Brown, Barry Shoesmith, and many slides from the late Ken Magor who was a well-known fireman and transport enthusiast in the Hunter area. A wonderful way to picture the past history of the Newcastle area. Greg Ray selected, arranged and interpreted the slides, and Sylvia Ray did the layout and image restoration. ISBN/ASIN: 9780987188342. Our Book No: 41381. $40 AUD.

294. Ray, Greg; Ray, Sylvia (2015). Images on Glass: Newcastle and the Hunter from Glass Plate Negatives. Newcastle, NSW: Self-Published: Greg and Sylvia Ray. 188 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, black & white text-photos, light foxing edges, top corner front cover & first few pages little creased, fore-edge partly little creased few pages, minor edgewear. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Greg and Sylvia Ray have designed this book to show the local history of Newcastle and the Hunter Region via glass plate photography. The collection comes from the estate of the late Ken Magor, who was a well-known fireman and transport enthusiast in the Hunter area. A wonderful way to look at some the past history of this. Greg Ray selected, arranged and interpreted the glass slides, and Sylvia Ray did the layout and image restoration. ISBN/ASIN: 9780987188359. Our Book No: 41376. $45 AUD.

295. Richmond, Ruth (2009). The Stench in this Parliament: The Authorised Biography of John Hatton AO: The Story of the Independent Nobody who Brought down a Premier. Mulwala, NSW: Self-Published: Ruth Richmond / Printed by McPherson’s Printing. 267 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos, front hinge slightly split (all pages firm), top corners few pages creased, minor edgewear, minimal bio annotation. The life-story of an honest Australian politician. John Hatton AO was born in poverty but his indomitable tenacity served seven parliamentary terms as Independent member for South Coast New South Wales, and brought about the Wood Royal Commission which exposed endemic corruption in the NSW Police Force. He and his wife Vera were threatened with death, but both survived. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646521831. Our Book No: 41160. $25 AUD.

296. Riggs, Patricia; Nolan, Tony (illustrator) (1988). A Portrait of Kempsey. Bathurst, NSW: Robert Brown & Associates. 64 pp. Hardback oblong large quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white drawings, colour endpapers, minor edgewear jacket (light foxing reverse side), light foxing endpapers, light rubbing top & bottom edges. This special book by Patricia Riggs is an attempt to record the history of the Macleay Valley's architectural background and the people associated with it. It is also a salute to a rich historical past of the Kempsey region, northern New South Wales. ISBN/ASIN: 0949267376. Our Book No: 25685. $60 AUD.

297. Rodwell, Margaret Eleanor (2017). The Ollera Papers 1838 - 1857: The Family Letters of George, John and Edwin Everett (1st ed) [Journal of Australian Colonial History Occasional Publication]. Armidale, NSW: University of New England (UNE). 176 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, very good condition, few black & white figures, map, bottom corners some pages slightly creased, minor edgewear. The correspondence in this volume is drawn from the extensive records of Ollera Station in the University of New England and Regional Archives in Armidale (NSW). The letters cover the important first stage in the establishment of an isolated grazing enterprise beyond the boundaries of settlement, and follow the fortunes of the Everett brothers to a point where enduring prosperity was assured. Business matters, are just one aspect of the letters which range far and wide to give those 'at home' some understanding of relations with the local Aborigines, encounters with bushrangers, the flora and fauna of New England, the problems of ex-convict labour, the effects of the gold-rush and other interesting local history. (No ISBN in book. Journal of Australian Colonial History Occasional Publication No. 1.). Our Book No: 41362. $60 AUD.

298. Rogers, Ron E.; Thornton, Bruce I. (1995). George Henry Morling: The Man and His Message for Today. Sydney: Greenwood Press. 182 pp. Paperback large wide trade, very good condition, black & white text-photos (some full-page), minimal edgewear. George Henry Morling was principal of the Baptist Theological College of NSW, Australia (now known as Morling College) from 1921 to 1960. Ron Rogers reveals the story of a man of deep sincerity, transparent spirituality and a keen analytical mind. The book includes lectures and addresses setting out his Christian teaching philosophy. Compiled and edited by Bruce Thornton. (The author later published a lengthy biography in 2014.). ISBN/ASIN: 0850449804. Our Book No: 23658. $15 AUD.

299. Rosen, Sue; Kiernan, Ian (foreword) (1995). Losing Ground: An Environmental History of the Hawkesbury - Nepean Catchment. Sydney: Hale & Iremonger. 190 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), illustrated endpapers, table, black & white text-photos, spine ends lightly rubbed, cover corners lightly bumped, endpapers lightly foxed, reverse side jacket lightly foxed (minor edgewear). Sue Rosen charts the disturbing history of environmental change in the Hawkesbury-Nepean River system (northwestern Sydney, Australia) and its catchment area. ISBN/ASIN: 0868065684. Our Book No: 26553. $25 AUD.

300. Rouse, Doreen (2005). No Magic Lost: A Tale of the Hawkesbury (Reprint ed). Sydney: Books & Writers Network. 106 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, edge spine little rubbed, minor edgewear. This Australian historical novel by Doreen Rouse is set in the valley of the Hawkesbury River, both in the early days of the colony and the present day. The story is about two different men being rescued by a medicine woman of the Deerubbin in the early history of Australia, and his namesake being rescued by a modern medicine woman generations later. What was the connection? ISBN/ASIN: 0646325884. Our Book No: 30147. $20 AUD.

301. Roxburgh, Rachel; Baglin, Douglass (photos); Clark, Manning (preface) (1989). Throsby Park: An Account of the Throsby Family in Australia 1802 - 1940. [Sydney]: NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service. 176 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good condition, black & white & colour photos, maps, tiny scuff spine ends, edges lightly toned, minor edgewear. This is the story of the Throsby family, British migrants who settled at Throsby Park at Mossvale (New South Wales) in 1802. The author has used down-to-earth language and vivid descriptions to tell this fascinating story. The illustrations help to paint a picture about the way of life, the hard work, the pleasure of their own creations, and the tenacity of our past migrants which will let the present generation look at the past with new eyes. ISBN/ASIN: 0730522512. Our Book No: 27320. $15 AUD.

302. Russell, Bruce; Ellis, Netta (editor); Ruzicka, Kane (design) (1994). Mongarlowe and the Little River Goldfields (Reprint ed). Braidwood, NSW: Braidwood and District Historical Society. 64 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, card covers, black & white text-photos, map, staples little rusted, pages lightly toned, top edge lightly foxed, minor edgewear, owner's name inside front cover. Bruce Russell describes the historic town of Mongarlowe and the Little River Goldfields near Braidwood, New South Wales. Gold was first discovered at the Little River Field in March, 1852. The author’s grandmother, Alice Matilda Baxter was born on the Warrambucca Goldfields on 28th June 1865. The photos help to bring this very special story to life. Introduction and editing by Netta Ellis. (Originally published, 1989. This is the 1994 reprint.). ISBN/ASIN: 0959938044. Our Book No: 41370. $25 AUD.

303. Ryan, Maurice (1995). A Centenary History of Norco 1895 - 1995. Lismore, NSW: Norco Co-operative Ltd. 430 pp. Hardback large quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in good dustjacket), black & white text-photos (including endpapers), few black & white adverts, jacket partly faded (minor edgewear, few tiny dents & scratches, light foxing reverse side), faint foxing edges, tiny mark top edge, non-author written dedication rear of front endpaper. Very heavy (1.9 Kg), and not available for postage to destinations outside Australia. Local historian Maurice Ryan provides a history of the Norco Cooperative, interwoven with the story of Lismore and the Northern New South Wales dairy (milk supply) industry which began in the 1890s. Central to the story was the Cooperative established at Byron Bay in 1895. That Coop, after a series of name changes, became Norco in 1926. This book is a history of the Far North Coast, as Norco became the base that supported the region's economy. The Norco story became an important part of the settlement and the infrastructure that developed along with the industry. The many photos help to bring the story alive. ISBN/ASIN: 0959892818. Our Book No: 40622. $80 AUD.

304. Saunders, Mykaela (2024). Always Will Be (1st ed). Brisbane, St Lucia: University Queensland Press (UQP). 310 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, faint foxing edges, pages lightly toned, top corner tips some pages little creased, minor edgewear. Each of the Indigenous stories by Mykaela Saunders in this inventive and thought-provoking collection is set in its own future version of The Tweed. Epic in scope, and with a diverse cast of characters, the book is a forward-thinking and does not look to cynicism and despair, and instead offers captivating stories that celebrate Goori ways of being, knowing, doing and becoming. Winner of the David Unaipon Award. ISBN/ASIN: 9780702266386. Our Book No: 41350. $22 AUD.

305. Saunders, Ross (1986). No Way to Treat a Lady: Lady Denman is Saved (1st ed). [Sydney]: [Ross Saunders, John Hatton]. 59 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, card cover, stapled (slightly rusted), black & white text-photos, map, no title page as issued, faint foxing edges, minor edgewear, tiny sticker mark rear cover. First edition. This is the story of a battle against the odds. Determined to save one of Sydney's grand old wooden ferries, Lady Denman, a small group "stole" her out of Sydney Harbour. The lady, finally restored, is now at rest in the village of Huskisson, south of Sydney, New South Wales, where she was built in 1911. (No date, but 1986, internal evidence & Trove. No ISBN in book or on Trove. 1 of 2 available copies.). Our Book No: 26749. $15 AUD.

306. Schools, Domestic Science (1936). Domestic Science Handbook (For the Use of the Pupils of Domestic Science Schools) (2nd ed). [Sydney]: [Department of Education, NSW]. 128 pp. Paperback small, good plus condition, card cover, drawings, tables, adverts, spine little faded cover, covers little marked & mottled, front cover corner little creased, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. Second edition (dated 1936). This book was issued to the pupils of domestic science schools. The old adverts, recipes and hints are a fascinating reminder of a bygone era. There is no publisher or location printed in the book, but most adverts are for businesses in New South Wales. The Trove catalogue lists up to the 8th edition of this book. (A similar format book was published in Victoria about this time.). Our Book No: 15803. $30 AUD.

307. Shakeshaft, Bernie; Knight, James (2019). Back on Track: How One Man and His Dogs are Changing the Lives of Rural Kids. Sydney: Hachette Australia. 323 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, two black & white photos, colour photos, corner tips front cover little creased, top corner rear cover creased, front hinge slightly split (pages firm). This is the autobiography of Bernie Shakeshaft who is making a difference by helping young people to stay alive, out of jail, and wanting to chase their hopes and dreams. He started BackTrack in Armidale (NSW) after spending his early years finding his own place in the world. He put dogs into the program to work with the lost boys (and girls), and fourteen years later it is still working. The juvenile crime rate in Armidale has dropped significantly. Bernie has been named Local Hero for 2020 for his work with disadvantaged youth in Armidale. ISBN/ASIN: 9780733642128. Our Book No: 40472. $20 AUD.

308. Shaw, Hilde J. (1980). 200 Facts about Historic Illawarra (Reprint ed). [Wollongong]: Illawarra Historical Society. 64 pp. Paperback trade, good plus condition, stapled (little rusted), card covers, black & white text-photos, fold-out drawing, light wear base spine, covers little faded, minor foxing few pages, pages lightly toned, crease in cover & fore-edge title page, minor edgewear. A very informative booklet, compiled by Hilde Shaw and published by the Illawarra Historical Society, to commemorate the New South Wales Captain Cook Bicentenary Celebrations, April 1970. Includes a foldout sketch of the Illawarra coastline. ISBN/ASIN: 0909164096. Our Book No: 26551. $12 AUD.

309. Shire Council, Parkes (1985). Parkes Shire Tourist Guide: Golden West Region of New South Wales. Parkes, NSW: Parkes Shire Council. 24 pp. Paperback small quarto, good condition, thin card covers, stapled, black & white text-photos, few single-colour illustrations, pages toned, base spine creased covers & internally, minor edgewear. This pamphlet is a useful guide for visitors to Parkes, located in the Central West of New South Wales. The photo on the cover is the famous Parkes Radio Telescope. The adverts on the rear cover are: The Veteran & Vintage 15th Anniversary Rally for pre-1942 Chevrolet owners 1982, and Model T Ford Club of Australia Rally 1983. The many photos and detailed text will make this booklet a valuable addition to any Australian history collection. Our Book No: 40774. $18 AUD.

310. Sims, Edith A. (1985). Gore Hill Cemetery 1868 - 1974: A History. Sydney, Lindfield: Friends of Gore Hill Cemetery. 55 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, stapled, card covers, few full-page black & white text-photos centre spread, drawings, plans, staples slightly rusted, minor edgewear, owner's rubber stamp front cover & title page, owner's written name & date title page. This history of Gore Hill Cemetery by Edith Sims is not about the people interred in the cemetery, but is mostly concerned with the cemetery as a 19th and 20th century public utility. The purpose is to examine the complex management of the cemetery from its dedication in 1868 to its closure in 1974 and beyond. The author is the archivist of the Friends of Gore Hill Cemetery. ISBN/ASIN: 0958998906. Our Book No: 41361. $30 AUD.

311. Skottowe, Lieut. Thomas; Bonyhady, Tim (editor); Attenborough, David (foreword) (1988). The Skottowe Manuscript - Newcastle 1813: Select Specimens from Nature of the Birds Animals etc. of New South Wales 1813. Volume 1: The Manuscript. Volume II: The Commentary (Facsimile ed). Sydney: David Ell Press / Hordern House. 192 pp. Two volumes in slipcase (black Murata cloth, burgundy ribbon). Each volume: Hardback large quarto (31.5 x 18.5 cm), no jacket as issued, very good condition, black board covers, colour & black & white drawings, title vignette embossed label front cover, minor edgewear. Very heavy (1.7 Kg), and not available for postage to destinations outside Australia. A facsimile edition in two volumes of the original illustrated manuscript by Thomas Skottowe (Select Specimens from NSW Birds, Animals, etc.), reproduced from the manuscript in the archives of the Mitchell Library, Sydney. 'Newcastle 1813' is a complete facsimile containing 27 colour plates and Thomas Mitchell's bookplate. 'The Commentary' is a companion volume containing an essay by Tim Bonyhady, black & white reproductions of the plates, transcriptions of the original text accompanied by explanatory natural history notes, and a foreword by David Attenborough. A wonderful gift for anyone interested in natural history and Australian history. (Limited edition, no 132 of 550 sets. Volume 1 is 112 pages, volume 2 is 80 pages.). ISBN/ASIN: 0908197837. Our Book No: 22274. $200 AUD.

312. Slattery, Luke (2014). The First Dismissal [Lachlan Macquarie] [A Penguin Special]. Sydney: Penguin Random House Australia. 163 pp. Paperback small trade, very good condition, minor edgewear, faint sticker mark rear cover. The impressive story of the Scottish soldier who was the innovative governor of New South Wales from 1810 to 1821. Governor Lachlan Macquarie was a reformer and an emancipator. He believed a person’s worth - be they gentry, infantry or convict - lay in what they were capable of doing, not what they had done in the past. He freed the brilliant mercurial convict Francis Greenway and made him government architect for the buildings that would shape a new nation. The Tory British Government of 1820, thought that Macquarie and Greenway's unconventional alliance threatened the very legitimacy of NSW as a penal colony. Luke Slattery breathes dramatic life into Australia's first political dismissal and, along the way, maps Macquarie and Greenway's bold collaborations and architectural and cultural legacy. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143572473. Our Book No: 31097. $25 AUD.

313. Small, Ian (2008). The Kurrajongs: A Work of Fact and Fiction (Reprint ed). Asquith, NSW: Ian Small. 292 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written dedication title page). The Kurrajongs were a group of 114 men from the northern New South Wales town of Inverell who left in January 1916 to fight in the Great War (WW1). In the Olympic year 2000, one of the men is still alive and tells his story to his grandchildren. A novel by Ian Small based on real events. ISBN/ASIN: 0646422189. Our Book No: 4615. $15 AUD.

314. Smith, Ern; Thirtyniners Association, N.S.W. Branch; Northcott, John (foreword) (1956). Remembrance 1939 - 1945 (1st ed). Liverpool: Ern Smith / Thirtyniners Association N.S.W. Branch. 82 pp. Hardback small wide octavo, no jacket, good condition, navy blue cloth boards, gilt title front cover, black & white photos including frontispiece, inner hinge little split (no loose pages, top staple separated from rear board), spine faded & marked at base (spine ends chipped, minor crushing), some edgewear boards (corners little worn), pages lightly toned, edges lightly foxed, minimal toning pages, some edgewear, owner's name inside front cover, written name & crossed out address front free flyleaf, sticker residue front free flyleaf, minor biro corrections. Ern Smith states that his self-published illustrated book is a brief record of the deeds of those members of the services who answered the call to arms in 1939: The Thirtyniners. It is dedicated to those who paid the supreme sacrifice for victory. Before World War 2 had finished nearly one million men and women passed through the ranks of the Australian services. The Thirtyniners are honoured to have pioneered this vast expeditionary force that, by its selfless efforts, has added a glorious page to the annals of Australian history. (Biro corrections to Lest We Forget page.). Our Book No: 40801. $100 AUD.

315. Smith, Gordon (2015). The Family that Went to War: 6 Young Australians Went to Fight in World War 1, 3 returned: This is Their Story (2nd ed). [Caloundra Sunshine Coast, QLD]: Self-Published: Gordon Smith. 117 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, top corner tip rear cover & few pages little creased, minor edgewear. Gordon Smith retired in 2014 and started to research his family tree. He discovered that he had six relatives who fought in the Great War. This is the story of six young men from the same family in Cootamundra, southern New South Wales, who volunteered to fight, and only three returned. This saga follows their journeys through Gallipoli and the Western Front. The saga also covers time in Egypt, England and France away from the fighting. Their story is based on official archives, war records and newspaper reports, including assumptions needed to finish the saga. The author spent most of his life in sales, public transport and traffic management in Queensland. Second edition. ISBN/ASIN: 9781312912755. Our Book No: 29075. $20 AUD.

316. Smith, Shaa; Smith, Neeyan; Marshall, Bud; Wright, sarah; Daley, Lara; Hodge, Paul (2022). The Dunggiirr Brothers and the Caring Song of the Whale. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 32 pp. Hardback large oblong quarto, no jacket asissued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour photos & drawings, illustrated endpapers, colour drawings. This beautiful children's picture story by Aunty Shaa Smith and Neeyan Smith tells the story of the koala brothers, the Dunggiirr Brothers. The story belongs to Ngambaa Country on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, and Aunty Shaa and her family want to share the story about being saved by Dunggiirr. Winner of the NSW Premier's History Prize, The many full-page full-colour photos and illustrations make this a very special book for all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760526313. Our Book No: 41196. $25 AUD.

317. Solomon, R. C. (1990). The Convicted Gunsmiths of New South Wales: A Definitive History 1788 - 1850. Sydney, Rockdale: R. C. Solomon. 220 pp. Hardback small quarto, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white text-photos & drawings, little foxing front endpaper & top edge, bottom edge front cover bumped, minor edgewear. Ron Solomon, a past president of the Antique Arms Collectors Society of Australia, has compiled a learned study of the lives of convict artisans (English gunsmiths transported to Australia for petty crimes) and their fate in the harsh environment of the penal colony. (Unnumbered copy of a limited edition of 1100 copies. Unnumbered pages.). ISBN/ASIN: 0646003429. Our Book No: 13361. $50 AUD.

318. Solomon, R. J. (1988). The Richest Lode: Broken Hill 1883 - 1988 (1st ed). Sydney: Hale & Iremonger. 424 pp. Hardback large quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white photos, few colour photos, minor edgewear jacket (light foxing reverse side), few tiny marks top edge, protected in semiarchival plastic sleeve. Heavy (1.7 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. R. J. Solomon has written the first book to analyse the development of Broken Hill (farwestern New South Wales) as an urban place, and the first to examine the mining city, its setting, its region, and its institutions comprehensively through more than a century. The text is profusely illustrated by 600 photos and diagrams from many sources. The work was commissioned by the Broken Hill City Council to commemorate the incorporation of the municipality in September 1888, five years after mining activity began and 100 years after the first settlement of Australia. ISBN/ASIN: 0868063339. Our Book No: 30822. $80 AUD.

319. Souvenirs, Australia (No Date). POSTCARD: Greetings from Cobar, N.S.W.: Australia Sturt's Desert Pea. Adelaide: Souvenirs Australia Pty Ltd. N/A pp. Postcard oblong, colour picture one side, no written text rear side, lightly toned rear side, minor edgewear. Postcard with colour photo Sturt's desert pea. This beautiful card is very lifelike with the Sturt peas growing in the bush, with other native plants in the background. Our Book No: 40190. $10 AUD.

320. Stanley, Howard (1985). A History of the Establishment of Kosciusko National Park. Sydney: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. 40 pp. Paperback wide, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, leatherette spine, single-colour (dark blue-tinted) photos, map, few light marks rear cover, small mark front cover, top corner tip front cover creased, minimal edgewear, non-author written dedication title page. A pamphlet about the alpine area in the Kosciusko National Park in southern New South Wales (NSW). Covers the history, landscape, mapping and the care that has been taken to establish this important area. Includes an interview with Sir William McKell who helped to secure the establishment of the national park within a short space of time after giving approval to succeed. (Estimated date, 1980s, Trove.). Our Book No: 40030. $20 AUD.

321. Stanton, Susan (1983). Boom to Bust and Back Again: Captain's Flat 1883 - 1983. Captain's Flat, NSW: Captain's Flat Task Force. 88 pp. Paperback large octavo, good condition, pictorial card covers, black & white text-photos (some full-page), few maps,, tiny tear top spine, covers little creased & marked, top of title page & rear endpaper lightly foxed, minor edgewear corner tips covers & spine. Susan Stanton describes the settlement, up to 1983, of Captain's Flat, a town in the Southern Tablelands of rural New South Wales, in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council area. The author spoke to the local residents and researched newspapers to compile this centenary history. The many photos and detailed text will make this booklet a valuable addition to an Australian local history collection. ISBN/ASIN: 0959237119. Our Book No: 29708. $20 AUD.

322. Stanton, Victor E. (1940). For the Student: I Must Be Fit (5th ed). Sydney: Band of Hope Union / Youth Temperance Educational Council of N.S.W. 32 pp. Paperback very small, very good condition, orange-brown card cover (spine cloth), black & white text-photos, sticker mark front cover. A tiny little health reader circulated to schools in New South Wales. Foreword by Woodfull, an ex-captain of the Australian test cricket team. (No date, but 1936 - 1940.) Our Book No: 12929. $10 AUD.

323. Sullivan, Sharon (1976). Aboriginal Relics in New South Wales (1st ed). Sydney: National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPAWS). 11 pp. Paperback small quarto, good condition, stapled pamphlet, spine rubbed & ends chipped, staples slightly rusted, few tiny dents rear cover, pages lightly toned, covers & pages little creased, minor edgewear corner tips. This pamphlet is about Aboriginal relics in New South Wales. Describes the types of Aboriginal sites found within the State and outlines the major problems in their protection and the terms of the new legislation. The pamphlet covers: Types of site, occupation sites, occupation deposits, midden deposits, open campsites and "working" areas, tool sharpening grooves, canoe, shield and container trees, quarries, fish traps, burials, fossil remains, art and ceremonial sites, rock engravings, carved trees, ceremonial grounds, stone arrangements, natural sacred sites, recording, legal protection, vandalism, development, natural deterioration. There are written records detailing some 5000 known sites in NSW. By the Aboriginal Relics Officer, National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPAWS). Our Book No: 40696. $18 AUD.

324. Sutton, Ralph (editor); Thompson, Ken (editor); Storer, Bill (editor); Arnison, Major General Peter (foreword) by Governor of Queensland) (2000). Military Forces in New South Wales: An Introduction: Part 1, 1788 - 1904 (3rd ed). Sydney, Paddington: The Army Museum Sydney Foundation. 108 pp. Paperback small wide octavo, very good condition, black & white figures, tables, bottom corner tip rear cover & base front cover little creased, minor edgewear. This book, edited by Ralph Sutton and colleagues, covers the Australian military from 1788 to 1904, that is, up to the formal establishment of the Australian Military Forces under the Defence Act, 1903. The book provides information about the military heritage of New South Wales, and an overview of the development of defence works in New South Wales until Federation. There is a brief description of the units of the British Army that served in Australasia from 1788 to 1870. Foreword by Peter Arnison, Governor of Queensland. Third revised and enlarged edition. . ISBN/ASIN: 0957822308. Our Book No: 40866. $35 AUD.

325. Swancott, Charles (1963). Blue Gum Flat to Budewoi: The Story of Wyong Shire's Wonderful Valleys, Lakes and Beaches. Woy Woy, NSW: Brisbane Water Historical Society. 230 pp. Hardback octavo, no jacket as issued, pictorial cover, very good condition, black & white text-photos, foldout map at rear, few tiny dents edges. Charles Swancott records a minutely detailed history of the Wyong district, on the central coast of New South Wales (NSW). Our Book No: 15277. $40 AUD.

326. Swinbourne, Helen; Winters, Judy (2001). Pictorial History: Bega Valley Shire (1st ed). Sydney: Kingsclear Books. 124 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, many black & white text-photos & drawings, minor edgewear. Helen Swinbourne and Judy Winters have produced a comprehensive pictorial history of the Bega Valley Shire on the far south coast of New South Wales (NSW). This book was partly financed by the Bega Valley Shire Council as part of its Centenary of Federation celebrations. ISBN/ASIN: 0908272669. Our Book No: 18100. $30 AUD.

327. Tawse, Dawn (editor); Hudson, Alan (editor) (2009). The Guiding Light in Port Stephens Heritage - Nelson Head Inner Lighthouse. Port Stephens, NSW: Nelson Head Lighthouse & Rescue Station Reserve Trust. 36 pp. Paperback trade, stapled pamphlet, very good plus condition, black & white text-photos, plans, minimal edgewear. This book is a tribute to the Inner Lighthouse, at Port Stephens, 130 kms sailing distance north from Sydney, and 33 kms from Newcastle. Describes the many years of unfailing service to the first settlers, and all those people who were associated with her operation in many roles, and the volunteers dedicated to restoring and preserving her for the enjoyment of present and future visitors. Compiled and edited by Tawse and Hudson. Our Book No: 29593. $18 AUD.

328. Tebbutt, John (1887). History and Description: Mr Tebbutt's Observatory, Windsor, New South Wales. Sydney: Joseph Cook & Co., Printers. 74 pp. Paperback small octavo, good condition, stapled pamphlet, card cover (covers staples), edge pieces missing covers, small pieces missing spine, archival tape repairs front cover, minimal foxing endpapers, rubber stamp, owner's written name front cover. A scarce pamphlet written by the astronomer John Tebbutt who owned a private observatory at Windsor, just northwest of Sydney. Rubber stamp and written name of Glasgow Observatory. Our Book No: 16587. $70 AUD.

329. Tedeschi, Mark (2017). Murder at Myall Creek: The Trial that Defined a Notion (1st p/b ed). Sydney: Simon & Schuster. 320 pp. Paperback trade, very good plus condition, black & white & colour photos centre spread, minor edgewear. In 1838, eleven convicts and former convicts were put on trial for the brutal murder of 28 Aboriginal men, women and children at Myall Creek in New South Wales. The trial created an enormous amount of controversy because it was unknown for Europeans to be charged with the murder of Aborigines.The prosecutor was the Attorney General of New South Wales, John Plunkett. This was his greatest test, as it pitted his forensic brilliance and his belief in equality before the law against the combined forces of the free settlers, the squatters, the military, the emancipists, the newspapers, and even the convict population. Some of perpetrator’s were hanged. The author, a senior lawyer, also brilliantly describes the social setting in the 1830s and 1840s. ISBN/ASIN: 9781925533484. Our Book No: 18162. $26 AUD.

330. Thomas, St (1937). St Thomas' Church Port Macquarie (5th ed) [Third Oldest Church in Australia Built in December, 1824]. Sydney / Port Macquarie, NSW: D. S. Ford (Printer) / Parish of Port Macquarie. 52 pp. Paperback oblong trade, very good condition, red card cover, yapp edges (cover extends beyond page margins), string binding, black & white text-photos, some edgewear & small edge tears covers. Fifth edition in 1937 of a pamphlet originally published in 1924 to mark the centenary of the building of the St Thomas church at Port Macquarie, New South Wales. Our Book No: 15960. $40 AUD.

331. Thomas, Tyrone (1998). 70 Walks in Southern New South Wales and A.C.T. (1st ed) [Bushwalking Series]. Melbourne: Hill of Content. 229 pp. Paperback, very good condition, many full-page black & white & green maps, minor edgewear, faint foxing edges. This book contains information about 70 walks in southern New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory, and highlights both the Great Dividing Range and the coast. Snowy Mountains walks are also a feature. Walks are graded as easy, medium and hard and all are circuits or retraces, thereby facilitating transport access. Special sections deal with safety, mapping and navigation and a map is provided for every walk suggestion. ISBN/ASIN: 0855722894. Our Book No: 27107. $20 AUD.

332. Thompson, Ann-Maree; Thompson, Jan (illustrator) (2013). Bizi the Musk Duck of Barren Box Swamp (Reprint ed). Sydney: Ann-Maree Thompson / Printed by Dashing Print. 32 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, covers & spine little creased, minor edgewear corners, autograph (author's & illustrator's written dedications inside front cover). Shortlisted for Environment Award For Children's Literature. This beautiful book is about a Musk Duck named Bizi (Biziura Lobata), who becomes very upset when he finds that his swamp is dying. He sets about to save his home. Based on the true environmental success story of Barren Box Swamp near Griffith, New South Wales. A wonderful book for any age, and a great teacher resource. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646904986. Our Book No: 29798. $30 AUD.

333. Thorn, Julia (1989). Bicycle Tours of Southeastern Australia. Kenthurst, NSW: Kangaroo. 119 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white text-photos, frontispiece, maps, pages faintly toned, spine lightly faded, tiny spot fore-edge, minor edgewear. Consists of ten detailed route guides for long distance rides in southeastern Australia. The suggested routes include visits to Far Northern New South Wales, Coast Lakes and Farmland, Beyond the Blue Mountains, Sydney to Canberra, Southern Tablelands to the Coast, Rural Victoria, The Great Ocean Road, Victorian Gold Towns, Along the Murray, Riverland to Adelaide. Introductory sections give information on planning your trip, bicycle choice, clothing, preparation, transporting your bike, accommodation. This is the first book to give routes for long distance rides of one or two weeks' duration in Australia. ISBN/ASIN: 086417277X. Our Book No: 28506. $15 AUD.

334. Thurgood, Noel; Warner, Ralph (illustrator) (1988). The Gold Escort Robbery Trials. Sydney: Kangaroo Press. 192 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket (flap unclipped), good condition (in good dustjacket), black & white photos, frontispiece map, spine jacket slightly faded (reverse side little toned, rear cover little creased, minor edgewear), edges lightly foxed, top corner rear cover little bumped, pages lightly toned, rubber stamp. Noel Thurgood relates the story of the Eugowra gold escort robbery on 15 June 1862 (central western New South Wales) and the subsequent trial. A gang of eight men, headed by the notorious bushranger Frank Gardiner ambushed the Forbes gold escort, shot it out with the police escort and took off with over 14,000 pounds worth of gold and notes. The late author presents the fascinating court room evidence as it unfolds on a day-by-day basis. He died before publication in 1985. Paul Feain and Peter Smith helped to prepare the material for publication. Readers can consider their verdict. (Embargo rubber stamp front free flyleaf.). ISBN/ASIN: 0864171331. Our Book No: 31159. $30 AUD.

335. Thwaites, Lindsay; Thwaites, Roger; Moran, Mr Laurie (illustrator) (1986). The History of Araluen (Reprint ed). Braidwood, NSW / Canberra: Braidwood & District Historical Society / Canberra Publishing & Printing. 31 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, black & white drawings, map inside front cover, minor edgewear, errata list inside rear cover,. This pamphlet by Lindsay and Robert Thwaites is a brief history of Araluen, a small town near Braidwood in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. The gold and bushranging days are long past, and the valley of Araluen has reverted once more to the land. The valley itself consists mostly of orchards and vegetable plots, and the outlying countryside serves as grazing land for fine-quality cattle and sheep. (Originally published 1971, Trove. This copy is the 1986 reprint by Canberra Publishing & Printing.). ISBN/ASIN: 0959938001. Our Book No: 31182. $25 AUD.

336. Tourist Association, Macquarie Valley (1964). The Macquarie Valley, New South Wales, for Your Inland Holiday. Wellington, NSW: Macquarie Valley Tourist Association (MVTA). 16 pp. Ephemera, pamphlet, one folded sheet of 16 leaves, very good condition, colour text-photos, maps. (Estimated date, 1964, Trove digitised newspaper.) Pamphlet about the historic tourist area in central west New South wales that includes the towns of Dubbo, Mudgee, Molong, Wellington and Gulgong, and the Burrendong Dam (nearing completion). Our Book No: 5607. $10 AUD.

337. Tourist Association, The Big River (1985). Holiday in the Clarence Valley on Australia's Holiday Coast (1st ed). Grafton, NSW: Big River Tourist Association. 32 pp. Paperback small oblong quarto, very good condition, stapled, black & white text-photos, maps, single-colour adverts, colour photos inside both covers, staples lightly rusted, top corner rear cover little creased, minor edgewear. A history of buildings and events in the Clarence Valley in northern New South Wales (NSW), centred on the city of Grafton. The Big River Tourist Association was established to provide information to all visitors and to promote tourism in this region. In 1983 it decided to adopt a logo to assist in its promotions, and they decided on the popular cartoon character Fatty Finn, who is one of Australia's favourite comic characters. Fatty has a local connection. His creator, the late Syd Nichols and his wife, holidayed for many years at Iluka. Each Christmas Fatty and his dad would be featured in their comic strip, pulling in the big fish at Iluka. The pamphlet also contains information on: Grafton City, Maclean Shire, Yamba, Iluka, Broom’s Head, Ulmarra Shire, Red Rock, Corindi Beach, Nymboida Shire and Copmanhurst Shire. Our Book No: 40830. $20 AUD.

338. Travers, Robert (1986). The Phantom Fenians of New South Wales. Sydney: Kangaroo Press. 176 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white photos & drawings, minor edgewear, old price marks. About a demented Irishman, Henry James O’Farrell, who shot and injured Prince Alfred in Sydney in 1868. This episode was used by the unscrupulous politician Henry Parkes for his own political gain by fanning sectarian bigotry about an alleged Irish Catholic or Fenian plot. The Fenians were an Irish revolutionary nationalist brotherhood seeking an independent Irish state. ISBN/ASIN: 0864170610. Our Book No: 14722. $30 AUD.

339. Trickett, Joyce (1987). The Cattitudes of Chairman Miaow. Sydney: Spastic Centre of New South Wales. 48 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, beautiful colour drawings (some full-page), minor edgewear. A beautifully illustrated children’s picture story by Joyce Trickett about an educated ginger cat. The rhymes that go with each drawing are just a purrfect way to appeal to all cat lovers, both children and adults alike. The author has had a versatile career including teaching speech and drama. This book is her gift to raise funds for the Spastic Centre of New South Wales. ISBN/ASIN: 0959865756. Our Book No: 20363. $30 AUD.

340. Tsakos, Demetra; Mortimer, Derek (told to) (2001). A Mother's Story: A Policeman Shot my Angel. Sydney: Derek Mortimer / Printed by Hippo Books. 111 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, very good condition, black & white photos center spread, bottom corner tip front cover little creased, minor edgewear. This is the true story of a young man aged 16 who was shot by a police officer while he was sitting in a car in New South Wales. The story has been told to Derek Mortimer by his mother (Demetra Tsakos) who has spent most of her life trying to understand why this happened to her family. ISBN/ASIN: 0958190208. Our Book No: 41059. $30 AUD.

341. Tsicalas, Peter (2012). Mullumbimby Boom and Bust 1908 - 1928 (Revised or reprint ed). Mullumbimby, NSW: Brunswick Valley Historical Society Inc. 243 pp. Paperback small folio, very good condition, black & white text-photos, light crease cover near spine, few light creases rear cover, covers little scratched, minor edgewear. Peter Tsicalas provides a local history of Mullumbimby, a northern New South Wales municipality, in the early 20th century. There are many heritage photos of local people and buildings of this period. ISBN/ASIN: 9780958592178. Our Book No: 28881. $80 AUD.

342. Tuck, Isabel; Hull, Jenny (illustrator) (2000). Adam's Garden. Wagga Wagga, NSW: Bobby Graham Publishers / AWCH. 32 pp. Hardback wide octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor toned spots title page and facing page, minor edgewear. A children's picture story by Isabel Tuck that supports the hospitalised child cope with his or her ordeal. Adam imagines he is interacting with his animal friends in a garden on the banks of the Wingecarribee River (published in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales). Sponsored by the Association for the Welfare of Child Health (AWCH). Illustrated by Jenny Hull. ISBN/ASIN: 0957706480. Our Book No: 10929. $15 AUD.

343. Tulloch, David (1969). The Historic Town of Wentworth: At the Junction of the Murray and Darling Rivers. Mildura, VIC: Wentworth Shire Council / Sunraysia Daily printers. 104 pp. Paperback large trade, good plus condition, stapled (staples rusted, small effect on adjacent page), dark red card covers, black & white text-photos, adverts, frontispiece, minor edgewear, white rear cover marked & rubbed, pages toned as usual, annotation inside rear cover, non-author written & dated dedication. This booklet gives a history of Wentworth, which is Sunraysia's oldest town. It was named after New south Wales explorer and fiery politician William Charles Wentworth in 1859, and the area proclaimed a municipality in 1879. The detailed text and photos make this a good book for anyone wanting to know about this fascinating historical town. (1969 edition, red cover. No ISBN in book.). Our Book No: 24039. $12 AUD.

344. Turner, John; Sullivan, Jack (photographer) (1981). Photos of Old Newcastle (Reprint ed). Stockton, NSW: Hunter History Publications. 80 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, black & white text-photos (sepia-coloured on covers), bottom spine bumped, pages lightly toned as common, minor edgewear. The photos of Newcastle in this book are all very old and have been rejuvenated by photographer Jack Sullivan. They have been chosen to illustrate life in Newcastle before 1914, and are arranged in a roughly geographic fashion to cover the port and its ships, Newcastle East, the city centre, the Hill and Cooks Hill. Descriptive text by John Turner, photographs by Jack Sullivan, This is the first of a series of 5 books, each for different locations about Newcastle. (Originally published, 1979: this copy is the 1981 reprint.). ISBN/ASIN: 0959508104. Our Book No: 22050. $30 AUD.

345. Tyler, Peter J. (2011). State Records New South Wales 1788 to 2011. Sydney, Annandale: Desert Pea Press / Federation Press. 150 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white photos. A history of the State Records Authority of New South Wales, which is responsible for maintaining the archives of government departments in New South Wales (NSW). ISBN/ASIN: 9781876861117. Our Book No: 15648. $35 AUD.

346. Udy, Enid; Udy, Richard (2007). Sea, Sand and Sunburnt Country: The Story of an Australian Pioneering Family: John and Myrah White. [Sydney]: Enid & Richard Udy. 99 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good plus condition. Traces the White family (Methodist clergy) who migrated from England to South Australia, then to Sydney and Bathurst. (Estimated date, 2007, Trove catalogue.). Our Book No: 17532. $50 AUD.

347. Upfield, Arthur (1960). Bony and the Kelly Gang (An Inspector Bonaparte Mystery) (1st ed). London: Heinemann. 208 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), inner hinge little split (pages firm), edges & inside covers lightly foxed, pages lightly toned, light foxing some pages, minor edgewear jacket (small tears spine ends, fore-edge & spine edges rubbed, bottom rear flap creased), archival tape reverse side). First edition. The Australian part-Aboriginal detective, Napoleon Bonaparte, investigates the hard-drinking Irishmen of Cork Valley, New South Wales. When an excise man, searching for illicit stills, is murdered, Bony goes in undercover as a horse-thief and petty crook. Our Book No: 30862. $45 AUD.

348. Upfield, Arthur (1961). The Bachelors of Broken Hill (An Inspector Bonaparte Mystery). London: Pan Books. 187 pp. Paperback small, good condition, minor edgewear, spine ends little rubbed, tiny tear base spine, few light creases covers, bottom corner rear cover creased, corners front cover creased, edges & pages toned, inside cover & front flyleaf lightly foxed, rear cover toned, few pages miscut bottom edge, owner's written name. When a rash of murders plagues the elderly bachelors of Broken Hill, part-Aboriginal Detective-Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte is faced with one of the most challenging mysteries of his career. Already two elderly bachelors have died horribly from cyanide poisoning. Now, two months later, Bony faces a cold trail, no motives, no clues - only vague descriptions of a woman who had been on the scene each time. So Bony waits for what he believes to be inevitable - a third killing. Our Book No: 27511. $10 AUD.

349. Upfield, Arthur (1971). The Bachelors of Broken Hill (An Inspector Bonaparte Mystery) (Reprint ed). London: Pan Books. 187 pp. Paperback small, good condition, spine ends chipped, few light creases covers, top corner tip rear cover & bottom corner front cover little creased, pages toned, some edgewear. The Bachelors of Broken Hill, by Arthur Upfield (Pan Books, 1971, paperback). When a rash of murders plagues the elderly bachelors of Broken Hill, part-Aboriginal Detective-Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte (Bony) is faced with one of the most challenging mysteries of his career. ISBN/ASIN: 0330105876. Our Book No: 27507. $10 AUD.

350. Upfield, Arthur (1994). The Mystery of Swordfish Reef (An Inspector Bonaparte Mystery). Melbourne: Hinkler Books. 256 pp. Paperback, very good condition, small tear spine repaired, pages lightly toned as common, minor edgewear, remainder stripe. The Mystery of Swordfish Reef, by Arthur Upfield (Hinkler Books, 1994). On a calm October day in an Australian seaside town (Bermagui, southern New South Wales), three men set out to sea for a day's fishing, and do not return. After a gruesome discovery, renowned part-Aboriginal detective, Bony, is called in to investigate. ISBN/ASIN: 0207186197. Our Book No: 3643. $10 AUD.

351. Voigt, Johannes H. (editor); Fletcher, John (assisted); Moses, John A. (assisted) (1983). New Beginnings: The Germans in New South Wales and Queensland (Neuanfange Deutshe in New South Wales und Queensland) [Studies in International Cultural Relations]. Stuttgart, Germany: Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations. 290 pp. Paperback small quarto, good condition, black & white text-photos (few full-page photos), corner tips few pages lightly creased, small mark fore-edge, spine & top edge covers faded, top corner front cover creased, front and rear hinges slightly split (pages firm), spine & free flyleaf little creased, minor edgewear. This book is about the assimilation of Germans into New South Wales and Queensland. Some of the chapters are: The centenarians - 100 years of Concordia Club - Immigration, assimilation, and pioneers - Religious, cultural, and scientific relations. Includes a section at the rear on early German connexions with natural history, geology, and mining in New South Wales and Queensland. (Volume 20 in this series. English text, parallel German translation.). Our Book No: 30621. $20 AUD.

352. von Hugel, Baron Charles; Clark, Dymphna (editor) (1994). Baron Charles von Hugel New Holland Journal, November 1833 - October 1834. Melbourne / Sydney: Miegunyah Press / Melbourne University Press / State Library of New South Wales. 539 pp. Hardback large heavy octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white & colour photos, minor foxing edges, some foxing reverse side jacket (minor edgewear). Heavy (1.5 Kg), and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. This book is the journal of Baron Charles von Hugel, who was an Austrian diplomat, army officer and courtier. He was celebrated across Europe, during the mid-19th century for his amazing gardens and his cultivation of exotic plants, including 'New Holland plants'. During several years of travelling the world, he spent most of 1834 in the young Australian colonies of Swan River, Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania), Norfolk Island and New South Wales, looking at the flora and collecting the seeds for his gardens. Translated into English for the first time and edited by Dymphna Clark from a 2000-page manuscript, this special book is an insightful record of the flora he found and the interesting people he met. Hugel’s botanical influence is still evident also in a number of Australian plant names, such as 'Acacia huegelii' and 'Hardenbergia' (named after his sister Countess von Hardenberg). His observations of Australian plants greatly influenced botanist Ferdinand von Mueller. (Number 17 in the lavish Miegunyah Press series.). ISBN/ASIN: 052284474X. Our Book No: 41296. $90 AUD.

353. Walker, Thomas (1965). A Month in the Bush of Australia: Journal of One of a Party of Gentlemen who Recently Travelled from Sydney to Port Phillip (Facsimile ed) [Australiana Facsimile Editions]. Adelaide: Libraries Board of South Australia (LBSA). 54 pp. Hardback small octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, red leatherette cover (gilt title spine), endpapers faintly foxed & toned, pages faintly toned, small bump top edge rear board, few faint user marks on covers. This book is a facsimile of a journal written by Thomas Walker who travelled from Sydney to Port Phillip, including specific remarks on the present state of the farming establishments and society in the settled parts of the Argyle country. Originally published by Simpkin & Marshall, London, in 1838. (No 114 in this series.). Our Book No: 40739. $45 AUD.

354. Walker, William (1977). Reminiscences (Personal, Social and Political) of a Fifty Years' Residence at Windsor, on the Hawkesbury: A Lecture Delivered at the Windsor School of Arts, 22nd August, 1890, Together With Some Personal Recollections of the Late Sir James Martin, C. J. (Facsimile ed) [Facsimile Series]. Sydney, North Sydney: Library of Australian History (LAH). 83 pp. Hardback small, no jacket as issued, very good condition, brown covers (gilt spine lettering little faded), frontispiece portrait, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. William Walker, MLA for Windsor, describes his 50 years living in the Windsor area (Hawkesbury), northeast of Sydney. The original lecture appeared in serial form in the Windsor and Richmond Gazette during October 1890, and was published with the added recollections of Sir James Martin in December 1890. The author was born in Glasgow in 1828, arrived in Sydney in 1837, and died at Windsor on 12 June 1908. (No 206 of a limited edition of 500 copies. Facsimile of book originally published in Sydney by Turner & Henderson in 1890. No 4 in this Library of Australian History Facsimile series.). ISBN/ASIN: 0908120036. Our Book No: 28662. $30 AUD.

355. Watson, Colin (2004). As it Happened 1803 - 2003: Colin Watson, Friend of the Century for Conservation and Bushwalking. Sydney, Eastwood: Budawang Committee. 391 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good condition, black & white & colour photos, maps, tiny crease bottom corner rear cover, minor edgewear. Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. Colin Watson, a noted conservationist and bushwalker, has produced a wonderful autobiography of his travels and bushwalking in National Parks around Australia. His book is full of information and photos, including the Budawang area of southern New South Wales (NSW). ISBN/ASIN: 0959338152. Our Book No: 21691. $25 AUD.

356. Weigel, John (1996). The Australian Reptile Park Story (New ed). Gosford, NSW: Australian Reptile Park. 56 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, colour photos, four black & white photos at front, minor edgewear. John Weigel relates the story of the Australian Reptile Park, near Gosford, New South Wales. In 1996, the park moved from its previous location in North Gosford, where it was founded founded 40 years ago by snakeman Eric Worrell. The new more tranquil location is at Somersby, near Old Sydney Town. Describes the new venue, Including the public facilities and activities, the reptiles, and the life-saving production of snake and spider venoms. ISBN/ASIN: 0731639340. Our Book No: 20047. $20 AUD.

357. Wellings, H. P. (1964). Shore Whaling at Twofold Bay, Assisted by the Renowned Killer Whales: An Important Industry Now Defunct. Eden, NSW: H. P. Wellings / Magnet-Voice (Printer). 16 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, card cover (staples rusted), black & white text-photos, spine little faded, minor edgewear, written price front cover, copy 2. This pamphlet by H. P. Wellings documents the whaling industry of Twofold Bay, south coast New South Wales (1845 to 1928). Unusually, the human whalers were assisted by 'killer whales' that herded other whales towards the shore. (Copy 2: 50c price replaced by written 60c. 1 of 2 available copies.). Our Book No: 17661A. $12 AUD.

358. Wellings, H. P. (1964). Shore Whaling at Twofold Bay, Assisted by the Renowned Killer Whales: An Important Industry Now Defunct. Eden, NSW: H. P. Wellings / Magnet-Voice (Printer). 16 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, card cover (staples rusted), black & white text-photos, minor edgewear, two rubber owner stamps, copy 1. This pamphlet by H. P. Wellings documents the whaling industry of Twofold Bay, south coast New South Wales (1845 to 1928). Unusally, the human whalers were assisted by 'killer whales' that herded other whales towards the shore. (Copy 2: 50c price replaced by written 60c. 1 of 2 available copies.). Our Book No: 17661. $12 AUD.

359. Wentworth Esq., W. C.; Wentworth, W. C. (foreword) (1978). Statistical, Historical, and Political Description of New South Wales, and Its Dependent Settlements in Van Diemen's Land [etc] (Facsimile ed). Sydney: Doubleday Australia. 466 pp. Hardback thick small octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, brown leatherette cover (embossed gilt lettering front cover & spine), top edge little foxed, otherwise excellent. Title continues: "With a particular enumeration of the advantages which these colonies offer for emigration, and their superiority in many respects over those possessed by the United States of America". Facsimile of the first edition published in 1819. William Wentworth was Australia's first native-born patriot, statesman, explorer, orator and promoter. He explains the colony's benefits and defects and their resolution (which he worked on for the next 30 years). He supported Governor Macquarie's expansion and Australia's independence. The foreword in 1978 was written by his grandson, of the same name, who was also a politician. (The publisher, Doubleday, is printed on the spine only.). ISBN/ASIN: 0868240036. Our Book No: 16285. $30 AUD.

360. Wenz, Paul (2018). Their Fathers Land: For King and Empire. Sydney, Exile Bay: ETT Imprint. 176 pp. Paperback octavo, as new condition. In this Australian World war 1 (WW1) novel, published in English for the first time, Jim and Dick are two lively boys from the bush, who - along with 20,000 other Australians and New Zealanders - embarked on their great adventure when they enlisted in the 1st AIF - to fight for King and Empire. However, both are seriously wounded at Gallipoli. They find themselves on a hospital ship headed for England. As they slowly recover, they discover the old country of their ancestors. Unfortunately, they fall for the same young English nurse, and a love triangle causes trouble. French-Australian author Paul Wenz based his novel on personal experiences as an immigrant grazier in NSW, and working for the Red Cross in France and London during WW1. ISBN/ASIN: 9781925706468. Our Book No: 17655. $25 AUD.

361. Wild, Stephen (editor) (1986). Rom: An Aboriginal Ritual of Diplomacy [AIAS New Series]. Canberra: Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies (AIAS). 102 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & cream text-photos, colour photos, spine little faded, minor edgewear. This book details the recent history of the Anbarra people, Arnhem Land. The songs, dances, and artifacts that are part of Rom are described and accompanied by colour illustrations. The first Rom ceremony to be performed outside Arnhem Land was held at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies in Canberra in November 1982. An exhibition of bark paintings and craft work was also brought to Canberra, and now has been purchased by the National Museum of Australia. All of the paintings reproduced here are closely related to the themes of the Rom ritual performed in Canberra. This book is a catalogue of this exhibition in addition to the ethnographic and historical material on the Anbarra people, their country and the ritual of Rom. (No 59 in this series.). ISBN/ASIN: 0855751622. Our Book No: 30414. $18 AUD.

362. Wilder, Ken (1994). The Company You Keep: A Publisher's Memoir. Sydney: State Library of New South Wales Press. 276 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white photos. This memoir recounts the adventures, the triumphs and the tragedies of a lifelong career devoted to books. He worked for 11 years with Hamish Hamilton, one of London's leading literary publishers. He came to Australia in 1961 to run the local operation of the long established company Collins. During 24 years with Collins Australia, he built the company into the largest publisher and distributor in Australia. Among many innovations was a new genre of Australian-focussed children's books. He also recounts his struggle with Murdoch who eventually took over Collins. ISBN/ASIN: 0730589188. Our Book No: 14426. $25 AUD.

363. Wilder, Ken (2018). Signs of the Times. Bowral, NSW: Self-Published: Selvaggio Press. 354 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, faint toning edges, bottom corner tip front cover creased, minor edgewear. Ken Wilder recounts the adventures, the triumphs and the tragedies of a lifelong career devoted to books. He worked for 11 years with Hamish Hamilton, one of London's leading literary publishers. He came to Australia in 1961 to run the local operation of the long established company Collins. During 24 years with Collins Australia, he built the company into the largest publisher and distributor in Australia. Among many innovations was a new genre of Australian-focussed children's books. This book is a collection of some of the talks he gave, after retirement, to the Southern Highlands University of the Third Age (NSW). The talks have been turned into prose based on his lecture notes. The talks were given over a period of several years, and cover a wide range of world travel and affairs, not just book-related experiences. (1 of 2 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 9780646994437. Our Book No: 30964. $30 AUD.

364. Williams, Maslyn (1974). Florence Copley of Romney. Sydney: Collins. 191 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), endpapers little toned, minor edgewear jacket (top spine chipped), sticker mark front free flyleaf, owner's written name & date. Historical Australian novel by Maslyn Williams, based on the true story of the beautiful, rich and wilful Florence Copley who was found guilty of murdering her husband. How she was saved from the gallows makes compelling reading. Set in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales (NSW), in the 1840s, when a new kind of society was emerging from the mixture of convict and emigrant settlers, this novel captures the beauty and the ruthlessness, the injustice and the courage, that went into the making of a new nation. ISBN/ASIN: 000221587X. Our Book No: 22379. $15 AUD.

365. Williams, Maslyn (1988). His Mother's Country (1st ed). Melbourne: Melbourne University Press. 238 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), frontispiece, edges little foxed, pages lightly toned, reverse side jacket lightly foxed (spine slightly faded), endpapers lightly foxed, owner’s written name free flyleaf. This is the story of a lad who reached manhood at the time of Australia's own growing up - in the years of the 1920s, after World War 1. He lived in the New England region of New South Wales. He learned to ride, to muster, and to handle the daily demands of life on a pastoral property. Maslyn Williams was born in England but brought up mainly on sheep and cattle properties in Australia. His life has been divided between the worlds of professional writing, film-making, music and rural pursuits. He was a correspondent during the 1939-45 war and subsequently travelled widely in North America, Asia, the Pacific and Europe. The main purpose is to give readers pleasure; to remind people of 'the quiet joys’. (Owner name is J. M. Eldershaw, the novelist.). ISBN/ASIN: 0522843611. Our Book No: 30989. $25 AUD.

366. Willson, Robert (1996). Canberra Cavalcade: Tales of the People and Legends of Southern New South Wales. Canberra: Mulini Press. 120 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos & drawings, minor edgewear & rubbing. Robert Wilson has collected a series of stories about people who travelled to the south of New South Wales in the early days. The book has some of the legends which have grown up about them. The various towns are covered, but the City of Canberra is the main focus. Caroline Chisholm and Lady Franklin, and the sons of the Faithfull family of Goulburn are mentioned. A fascinating way to learn some early history. Some of the stories have appeared in 'The Canberra Times’. ISBN/ASIN: 0949910600. Our Book No: 29818. $35 AUD.

367. Wilson, Edwin; McAlpine, Elizabeth (drawings); Ryan, J. S (introduction) (2010). New Selected Poems: A Collection of Flowers 1967 - 2009 (1st ed). Sydney, Lane Cove: Woodbine Press. 244 pp. Paperback thick trade, very good plus condition, black & white drawings, minimal edgewear. Poems by the author who was born at Lismore, New South Wales, and is a poet, artist and botany teacher (who last worked at the Royal Botanic gardens, Sydney). This is his 11th book of poetry. ISBN/ASIN: 9780949557315. Our Book No: 26249. $20 AUD.

368. Wilson, Gavin (2002). The Big River Show: Murrumbidgee Riverine. Wagga Wagga, NSW: Wagga Wagga Art Gallery. 86 pp. Paperback square quarto (with flaps), very good plus condition, colour & black & white photos, minimal edgewear. This richly illustrated catalogue by Gavin Wilson was published by the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery to accompany the exhibition of "The Big River Show: Murrumbidgee Riverine" at Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, October to December, 2002. The exhibition reflects the artistic, textual and oral interpretations of the Murrumbidgee River and its associated histories (art and photographs), and includes works by Elioth Gruner, Ludwig Hirschfield Mack and others. ISBN/ASIN: 1875247173. Our Book No: 22766. $25 AUD.

369. Wilson, Graham; Cady, Bruce (2006). Hillgrove: A Photographic Study of a New South Wales Mining Town 1893 - 1912 (3rd Printing ed). Armidale, NSW: Armidale and District Historical Society. 52 pp. Paperback large wide trade, very good condition, black & white text-photos, removable string binding along spine, map, bottom corner last few pages little creased, minor edgewear. Graham Wilson and Bruce Cady relate the story of Hillgrove which is about 24 kilometres east of Armidale, and was a major New South Wales goldfield from the mid 1880s to early 1900s The town was first known as 'Eleanora Township', named after the antimony mine that for nearly a decade after 1876 was the sole reason for its existence. The town was renamed 'Hillgrove' in 1888, named after the station owned by Richard Hargraves and originally established by the investor Sir Maurice O'Connell in the late 1830s. (Originally published 1996, this is the 2006 reprint.). ISBN/ASIN: 0646286919. Our Book No: 41379. $25 AUD.

370. Wilson, Kelly (2018). Saving the Snowy Brumbies: The Wilson Sister's Adventures Taming Horses from Australia's Snowy Mountains (New ed). London: Ebury Press. 185 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good condition, colour photos centre spread, bottom corner tip rear cover creased, bottom corners last few pages little creased, minor edgewear. The Wilson sisters travel to New South Wales for their latest wild horse adventure. They learn about the desperate plight of the brumbies (Australian wild horses, said to cause environmental problems) and decide to help. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143784494. Our Book No: 17712. $20 AUD.

371. Woman’s Committee, Queensland (1970). Captain Cook Bi-centenary Celebrations: Our First 200 Years 1770 - 1970 Brisbane: Government Printer. 8 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, map (seating plan), black & white text-photos, minor edgewear & creasing. Marks the Bi-centenary Celebrations of Captain James Cook's first landing on the east coast of Australia in 1770. Specifically, a talk by Queen Elizabeth at the City Hall, Brisbane on Tuesday April 14th, 1970, that celebrates the achievement of Australian women. Brief notes included about some of these women. A seating plan notes the 19 groups of women who will be attending. Our Book No: 17936. $15 AUD.

372. Woodland, Tony (1994). Lachlan Valley Railway Society (A Pictorial History): Volume 1: 1974 - 77 (1st ed). Adelaide, Elizabeth: Railmac Publications. 32 pp. Paperback wide trade, stapled, card covers, very good condition, black & white text-photos & timetables, map, minor edgewear, covers little rubbed & scratched. This publication is about The Lachlan Valley Railway Society Co-operative Ltd which formed in 1974 and incorporated in 1977, with the aim of restoring and maintaining in running order some of the state's remaining steam locomotives and vintage rolling stock. ISBN/ASIN: 0949817988. Our Book No: 26412. $15 AUD.

373. Woods, Julian (2005). Next Stop, Goulburn. Canberra, Charnwood: Ginninderra Press. 324 pp. Paperback large trade, very good plus condition, minor edgewear. This collection of 12 short stories by Julian Woods reflects scattered segments of Australian life in southern New South Wales (NSW) in the latter half of the 20th century. The author writes of human types and situations and tries to create significance from the chaos of experience. ISBN/ASIN: 1740273265. Our Book No: 23984. $20 AUD.

374. Wylie, Anne Meredith (editor) (2004). Dorothy Napangardi and Julie Nangala Robinson: Mina Mina and Pirlinyanu. Perth / Sydney / Alice Springs: Holmes a Court Gallery Perth / Gallery Gondwana Sydney and Alice Springs. 16 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, black & white & colour photos (paintings), creases along spine, minor edgewear & rubbing. This brochure accompanies the Aboriginal art exhibition at the Holmes a Court Gallery, Perth, on 23 October - 5 December 2004, and later in Alice Springs and Sydney. This exhibition brings together Dorothy and her daughter Julie Nangala Robinson, with their individual interpretations of their respective home country, Mina Mina and Pirlinyanu (Warlpiri people, Yuendumu, Central Desert Region, on edge of the Tanami Desert). Edited by Anne Meredith Wylie. (Limited edition, 1000 copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 0958179220. Our Book No: 40731. $20 AUD.

375. Wymark, Marjorie; Clark, Rev. Peter (1988). The Macquarie Schoolhouse and St. John's Church Wilberforce (5th ed). [Wilberforce, NSW]: [St John’s Church]. Unnum 20 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, stapled pamphlet, no title page as issued, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear. Fifth edition. Pamphlet history of the Macquarie Schoolhouse (1820), and Saint John's Church (1859, Hawkesbury district, New South Wales. (About 1988, as Schoolhouse noted as extensively damaged by fire in 1985.) Originally published, 1970.)(Loosely inserted: Colour postcard, Ebenezer Church, built 1809.). Our Book No: 3918. $12 AUD.