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1824 - 1974 SESQUI - CENTENARY OF BRISBANE.
S/C (Ed: A.H. Smout) 1974. 212pp. This is the official souvenir produced for
the 125th year of Brisbane produced by the Penbook Guide Co. in collaboration with
the Public Relations Dept. of the Brisbane City Council. From discovery to 1974. Many
illustrations. |
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A JOURNALIST'S MEMORIES.
H/C (S. Browne) 1927. 351pp + Index. The memories and experiences of a Brisbane journalist in
and around Brisbane, and Queensland. Very scarce. |
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AUSTRALIA. H/C in
Presentation Box (A. Trollope. Edited by: P.D. Edwards & R.B. Joyce) 1967. 792pp. This book was adapted from the
original books of Anthony Trollope with notes and references. It covers all the states of
Australia detailing the history of each with additional information. Near mint condition. |
100.00 |
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AUSTRALIAN SHELLS.
H/C + D/W (torn/repaired) (J. Allan) Revised Edition / Reprint, 1962. 487 pp. This book also includes related
animals living in the sea, in freshwater and on the land. Many illustrations and
photographs are included. This book normally sells for over $120.00 |
95.00 |
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BRISBANE 1859 - 1959.
Cloth H/C (Brisbane City Council) 1959. 695pp.
The book covers:
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Part 1 - The foundation of Brisbane to
1879.
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Part 2 - The background of Metropolitan Government: 1880 - 1924.
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Part 3 -
Metropolitan Government: 1925 - 1959 which includes the Brisbane City Council in the
Centenary Year 1959.
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85.00 |
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BUILDING and ORNAMENTAL STONES of AUSTRALIA.
S/C (Technical Education Series, No. 19, Technological Museum, Sydney. R.T. Baker) 1915. 169pp
An excellent book covering the different types of building
stones used in various buildings mainly in New South Wales. Slightly torn spine
and a few pages marked. Cover scuffed. Special. This book normally sells for well over
$200.00. |
100.00 |
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CENTENARY CAVALCADE 1859 - 1959.
(Queensland Government) S/C 1959. 172pp. The book was produced for the Centenary of
Queensland. Includes the History of Queensland, State-wide Centenary Photos, Historical
Proclamation, Cavalcade of Transport, Pictorial Souvenir of Princess Alexandra's
Visit & School Children's Participation, Proclamation Day Festivities. Many
photographs. |
25.00 |
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CHRISTISON OF LANNERMOOR.
H/C (M.M. Bennett) 1927 (?) 280pp. The story of Robert Christison and his property and
activities in Western Queensland. Slightly damaged cover. Special. |
100.00 |
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CHRISTISON OF LANNERMOOR.
H/C (M.M. Bennett) 1927 (?) 280pp. The story of Robert Christison and his property and
activities in Western Queensland. A good clean copy except some occasional underlining. |
135.00 |
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CITY OF BRISBANE: A SOUVENIR.
(Brisbane City Council) 1933. 30pp. This soft-covered booklet provides some illustrations of
historic monuments, city buildings and a few of the beauty spots in Brisbane.
(Black & White photos). This is a very scarce title to find. Very good condition. |
45.00 |
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FOUNDERS & PIONEERS OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
H/C (A. Grenfell Price) 1929. 266pp. A history of South Australia and its
settlement. Damaged cover. A cheap 'reading copy'. Special. |
45.00 |
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GEMS FROM IDRIESS.
H/C (Introd: C. Roderick) 1st Edition,1949. 148pp. This title is one of The
Junior Library of Australian Books
which are excerpts from many of Ion Idriess's famous books. it is set out into 3
main categories: Action, Suspense and Mystery and Description & Reflection.
This copy is inscribed to Judith Fysh, Christmas 1949 from H.W. Fysh. |
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HISTORY OF NEW SOUTH WALES (2 Volumes).
H/C (J.D. Lang) 1852.
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Volume 1 - Covers
the discovery of Australia and the establishment of the colony and chapters on the administration of the colony under
Phillip, Hunter, King, Bligh, Macquarie, Brisbane, Darling, Bourke, Gipps and Fitzroy.
It also includes a map showing the eastern half of Australia from
Melbourne (Victoria) to Rockhampton (Queensland). No illustrations. 494pp.
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Volume 2 - An
historical and statistical account of New South Wales including a visit to the
goldfields and a description of the mines. it also covers
the Physical characteristics of New South Wales, Natural and Agricultural Productions, Population,
Hunter and Manning Rivers, Northern Rivers area, Southern Counties, Western Counties
and the goldfields, Gold Discovery, Emigrants of various classes, Morals and
religion, Education and the Australian future. No illustrations. 591pp.
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HURRICANE LAMPS & BLUE UMBRELLAS.
H/C + D/W (Chipped) (D. Jones)1973. 409pp. The story of Innisfail and the Shire of
Johnstone, North Queensland. This is a very popular book amongst those researching North
Queensland history. Includes map. |
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MEMORIES OF PIONEER DAYS IN QUEENSLAND.
H/C (M.M. Banks) 1931. 80pp. An early account of the pioneering days in
South-east Queensland. Pages area little foxed. |
99.50 |
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MISSING FRIENDS: BEING THE ADVENTURES OF A DANISH EMIGRANT IN QUEENSLAND 1871 - 1880).
(Author unknown) 1st Edition, 1892. The travels and experiences of an emigrant around
the towns and goldfields in Queensland. Slightly worn cover. Very scarce! |
165.00 |
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MORETON BAY SETTLEMENT or
Queensland before Separation together with A Brief Account of
the Rise of the Colonies of Australasia. (with Maps and
Illustrations) H/C
(W.W. Craig) 1925. 125pp. This book deals with the early
Australian discoveries and the founding and growth of the Colony
of New South Wales in 3 Chapters.
The next 11 Chapters covers a detailed history of the Moreton
Bay area. Another 4
Chapters follow with a separate Chapter on each of the
following: Tasmania, Western Australia,
Victoria and South Australia.
A most interesting and
highly sought after book.
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125.00
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NEW SOUTH WALES & QUEENSLAND.
H/C (A. Trollope) 1875. 209pp. An early account of New South Wales & Queensland
including map. Cover worn. Special. |
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OUR FIRST HALF CENTURY.
H/C (Queensland Government) 1909. 257pp. This Jubilee Memorial volume reviews Queensland progress
up to 1909. It covers early government administration, finance, legislation as well as
reviewing the pastoral, agriculture, mining, sugar industries etc. . many
photographs are included. Cover is a little scuffed with a few pages foxed otherwise it is in
very good condition. |
125.00 |
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QUEENSLAND & GREAT BARRIER REEF SHELLS.
H/C (O.H. Rippingdale & D.F. McMichael). 1st Edition,1961. 210pp. A much sought
after book which covers most of all the sea shells found on the Great Barrier Reef.
Numerous colour plates. |
85.00 |
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REMINISCENCES OF LIFE IN BRISBANE and REFLECTIONS AND SAYINGS. H/C
(W.O.
Lilley). 1913. 205pp. The reminiscences and life of a Methodist minister and his vision for the future of Queensland. Very
scarce. Cover slightly marked with some pages foxed. Inscription to: Miss G.
Martin with the author's compliments. |
150.00 |
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S. & W. AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND.
H/C (A. Trollope) 1874. 166pp. This book covers the early history of South
Australia, Western Australia with notes on New Zealand. Cover is slightly insect damaged otherwise
good for its age. Special. |
125.00 |
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SILKEN THREADS & OTHER POEMS.
H/C (J.H. Bardwell) 1924. 48pp. This Queensland author has presented these poems with the
object of emphasising the natural ties which bind the Empire together. The
key-note is loyalty and love of the Motherland (England) and love of the country of his
adoption - Queensland. |
22.50 |
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THE ALDINE HISTORY OF NEW SOUTH WALES (2 Volumes).
H/C (W.F. Morrison) 1888. Vol
1 - Embracing sketches and
portraits of her noted people; The rise and progress of her varied enterprises; and
Illustrations of her boundless wealth, together with maps of latest survey. 424pp. Loose
& insect damaged covers and some loose pages. Vol.
2 - A continuation of Volume 1 with
an approximate same number of pages. Loose & insect damaged covers. |
250.00 |
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THE ALDINE HISTORY OF NEW SOUTH WALES (Volume 2 only).
H/C (Details as above). Cover is a little damaged but
internally the pages are very clean and sound. |
400.00 |
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THE ALDINE HISTORY OF QUEENSLAND (2 Volumes).
H/C (W.F. Morrison) 1888.
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Volume
1 - Embracing sketches and
portraits of her noted people; The rise and progress of her varied enterprises; and
Illustrations of her boundless wealth, together with maps of latest survey. 384pp. Loose
& slightly damaged spine. Pages OK.
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Volume 2
- A continuation of Volume 1 with an approximate same number of pages. Slightly loose spine. Pages OK.
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825.00 |
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THE AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL.
H/C (H. Basedow) 2nd Impression, 1929. 422pp. This is possibly one of the best books ever
published on the Aboriginal tribes in Australia. It is very factual of the life and
activities - illustrated with many photographs. This book is now extremely scarce and
normally sells for well over $250. Cover is slightly marked with some pages foxed. |
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THE BIRTH OF CENTRAL QUEENSLAND: 1802 - 1859.
H/C + D/W (W.R. Golding) 1st Edition, 1966. 250pp. An historical
account covering the years (as stated above) of the Gladstone, Port Curtis and surrounding
areas. Very good condition. |
110.00 |
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THE COLLECTED WORKS OF THOMAS WELSBY (2 VOLS).
H/C + D/W (T. Welsby) 1967.
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Volume
1 - Introduction, Schnappering,
Early Moreton Bay. 397pp.
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Volume
2 - The Discoverers of the Brisbane
River,Memories of Amity, Sport and Pastime in Moreton Bay,
Bribie - The Basket Maker. 427pp. D/W chipped.
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THE GLADSTONE COLONY.
H/C (J.F. Hogan) 1897. 269pp. This much sought after book provides the reader with an insight of early
Gladstone, Queensland, the early gold rushes of the area and early pioneer settlement and activities.
Very hard to get. Very good condition. |
295.00 |
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THE LATER LIFE OF HENRY LAWSON 1910 - 1918.
H/C (C. Roderick) 1961. 40pp. This library-bound copy being a reprint of only 250
copies is the paper delivered to the Royal
Historical Society on 29th March
1960, and first printed in its Journal
and Proceedings, Volume
46, Part 3. |
40.00 |
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THE NATIONAL HANDBOOK OF AUSTRALIA'S INDUSTRIES.
H/C (Ed: A. Pratt) 1934. 667pp. The purpose of this handbook
was to facilitate the expansion of trade between the Commonwealth of Australia
and other members of the British Empire by providing precise and comprehensive
information concerning the industries and products of Australia and the capacity of
this country to cater for, and supply, the needs of other Empire communities. It also
expands on the large companies operating at that time. Illustrated with photos. Good second-hand condition. |
110.00 |
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THE POEMS OF ALFRED MIDGLEY.
H/C (A. Midgley) Illustrated Edition of 1000 copies. Special Subscription Edition. 1908. 149pp. This
book is the works of the author illustrating life in Britain and Queensland. A large
number of his verses are devotional. This book is very hard to find. Spine is a little
discoloured. |
60.00 |
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THEN & NOW (The Story of a Queenslander).
H/C (A. Francis) 1936. 227pp. The story of the Francis family's struggles, failures and
successes, of joys and sorrows, experienced in great part under conditions that
have long since passed away. A lot of Brisbane history and photographs in this
book. Signed by author. VG condition. |
105.00 |
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TOM PETRIE'S REMINISCENCES OF EARLY QUEENSLAND.
(H/C) (C.C. Petrie) 2nd Edition, 1932. This book written by his
daughter is a record of her father's experiences dating from 1837 in early Queensland. |
160.00 |
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TRINITY PHOENIX: A History of Cairns.
H/C + D/W (D. Jones) 1976. 515pp. An historical account of the Cairns district, North
Queensland. This is a very popular book amongst those researching North Queensland history.
Includes map. |
85.00 |
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TRINITY PHOENIX: A History of Cairns.
H/C (No D/W. No Map) (D. Jones) 1976. 515pp. An historical account of the Cairns district,
North Queensland. This is a very popular book amongst those researching North
Queensland history. |
70.00 |
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WANDERINGS IN THE QUEENSLAND BUSH.
H/C (W.L. Puxley) 1923. 213pp. The author's experiences in Queensland whether it be on
the coast or the outback. The pioneers, station life, flora and fauna - he met them all!
Very good condition. |
115.00 |
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WILDERNESS TO WEALTH.
H/C + D/W (J.E. Murphy & E.W. Easton) 1950. 376pp. This book covers the history of the Shires of Nanango,
Kingaroy, Wondai, Murgon, Kilkivan and the Portion of Rosalie (Queensland) for 100 years
from 1850 to 1950. |
65.00 |
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