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QUEENSLAND
NOTE: Some
School Histories are listed here (and
within the various Australian State / Territory listings) if they also
contain Local History of the area ... or ... they could be listed
separately in the SCHOOL HISTORIES
page.
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100 YEARS IN COORPAROO.
1986. 27pp. History of Coorparoo Uniting Church: 1886 - 1986 |
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100 YEARS OF PROGRESS: TOOWOOMBA.
H/C (Toowoomba City Council) 1960. 64pp. A story of Toowoomba's first 100 years:
1860-1960. |
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200th ANNIVERSARY SOUVENIR -
TOURIST and HERITAGE GUIDE TO QUEENSLAND. S/C
(Challenger Press et al) 1988.
68pp. An
interesting historical account of Queensland together with
current tourist content … where to go … what to see.
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A BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR THE HISTORY OF THE DARLING DOWNS.
(M. French) 2nd Edition 1979. 173pp. |
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A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF QUEENSLAND
HISTORY. S/C
(W. Ross Johnston) 1981.
149pp. A
listing of published and unpublished sources and books,
references etc relating to the history of Queensland.
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A CENTURY OF MORETON BAY PEOPLE - Volume 1.
(Peter Ludlow) 1994. 89pp. A history of the islands in Moreton Bay off the
coast of Brisbane. |
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A CENTURY OF MORETON BAY PEOPLE - Volume 2.
(Peter Ludlow) December, 1993. 64pp. A history of the islands in Moreton Bay off the
coast of Brisbane. |
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A CENTURY OF PROGRESS:
WOONGARRA SHIRE 1885 - 1985.
H/C (Compiled by Neville Rackemann) 1985. 105pp. An
excellent historical account of this shire near Bundaberg. The
pages have a few foxed spots.
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A CLOSER LOOK AT COOPERS PLAINS.
(Coopers Plains Local History Group) 1993. 94pp. A booklet detailing the early history and
development on one of Brisbane's early suburbs. |
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A GUIDE TO THE HISTORY OF
QUEENSLAND. S/C
(W. Ross Johnson & Margaret Zerner) 1985.
A listing of published and unpublished sources and books,
references etcrelating to the history of Queensland.
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A HISTORY OF IRONGATE: 1902-1980.
1980. 56pp. A history of this settlement North-west of Pittsworth, Queensland. |
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A HISTORY OF LEFT HAND BRANCH AT MT. SYLVIA.
S/C (K. Wit) Circa 1992. 155pp. A local history of this area situated
in the Lockyer Valley. Ex lib. Clean. |
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A HISTORY OF MARYBOROUGH: 1842 - 1976.
S/C (Maryborough, Wide Bay & Burnett Historical Society) 1976.
204pp. A history of the early pioneers, settlers and growth of the area. Scarce.
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A HISTORY OF MUNGINDI TO 1988.
S/C (Mungindi & District
Historical Society) 1988. 278pp
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A MILLION BUSHELS OF WHEAT.
H/C (Compiled and Edited by: Beverley J. Irwin) 1989.
256pp. The history of the Clifton Shire 1840 - 1988 situated in
south-east Queensland on the Darling Downs. Excellent condition.
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A NEW PROVINCE? THE CLOSER SETTLEMENT OF MONTO. H/C
W. Ross Johnson) 1st Edition, 1982. 163pp. (New) |
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A NEW PROVINCE? THE CLOSER
SETTLEMENT OF MONTO.
H/C (W.
Ross Johnson) 1982. 163pp. A
few tape marks on a few pages. Special.
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A PASTORAL ROMANCE: A history of the Darling Downs
Frontier: 2.(Maurice French) 1990. 304pp. The tribulation and triumph
of squatterdom. |
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A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE MULGRAVE SHIRE: 1880-1980.
(No author) 1980. 61pp. |
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A SHIFTING TOWN: Glass Plate Images of Clermont and its
People. H/C (Compiled by: R & M Stringer) from the collection
of G.C. Pullar. 1986. Over 600 photos. |
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A SHORT HISTORY OF MIRIAM VALE SHIRE: The Birthplace of Queensland . From
the Journals of Arthur Jeffrey. (No date) 149pp. |
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A SHORT HISTORY OF THE DOUGLAS SHIRE BETWEEN 1877 and 1977
BY THOSE WHO WERE THERE .
H/C (Compiled by: K & V Prince) 1977. 76pp. |
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A TALE OF TWO BRIDGES.
(Souvenir Book) S/C 1979. 72pp. The Official Opening of the Houghton Highway between Sandgate and
Redcliffe, Queensland. |
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A THOUSAND MILES AWAY.
(S/C) (G.C. Bolton) 3rd Impression 1972. 366pp. A history of North Queensland to 1920. |
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A TOUCH OF TOWNSVILLE.
(Dianne Wickenden) 1988. 21pp. A sketchbook of some of the early buildings in Townsville,
Queensland. Signed by
author. |
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A TOWN LIKE GUNDY- REVISITED.
S/C (B. Bell) Facsimile Reprint 1987. 24pp. An historical account of Goondiwindi in Queensland. |
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A TOWN THAT WAS RAVENSWOOD.
H/C (Don Roderick) 1981. 58pp. Paintings with text by Denis Hardy and Peter Lawson. Signed by all
three. |
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A TRAVELLER'S GUIDE not to the whole Galaxy, but only to
ROSALIE SHIRE. S/C (G.J.
Glass) 1996. 105pp + maps. A history of this shire with interesting notes of early places and maps showing their locations. |
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A TRIP THROUGH TIME:
Photographic Treasures of Caboolture Shire. S/C
(Caboolture Shire Council) 2004.
102pp. This shire is situated just north of Brisbane.
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ALLORA'S HUNDRED YEARS.
H/C + D/W (Compiled
& Written by: Marjorie Deacon) 1969. 136pp. A well
researched history of this south-east Queensland town.
A few words and a couple of surnames underlined in this near
mint condition book. Very scarce.
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ALLORA'S PAST: The Early
History of the Allora District, Darling Downs, Qld -
Incorporating FORGOTTEN TALES - Sidelights
- On the Early History of the Central Darling Downs.
S/C Booklet (Compiled
by "Corbie Dhu") 1987.
74pp.
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ALONG THE SUNSHINE COAST: Dreamtime to Now.
(Text: Alf Wood. Illustrated by Terry St. Ledger) 1982. 122pp.
This book explores the Aboriginal legendary history of the
Sunshine Coast area as well as various local historical
information. (New) |
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ALPHA - JERICHO: A History 1846 - 1984.
S/C (I. Hoch) 1984. 90pp. history of the western Queensland town.
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ANGOR to ZILLMANTON.
S/C (Colin Hooper) 3rd
Edition, 1998. 436pp. This massive book provides the
reader exciting stories of North Queensland's deserted towns.
However ... Brand
New copies of the latest 4th Revised Edition (2002) are still available at $65.00
each !
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ARCADIAN SIMPLICITY.
(Edited: Helen Gregory) 1990. 166pp. J.B. Fewings Memoirs of Toowong, Brisbane. |
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AROUND THE CAMPFIRE. S/C
(Edited by: Glenville Pike)
1990. 169pp +
photograph section. An anthology of true stories of
pioneering days from "Around the Campfire"
Feature by "Sundowner" in the "North
Queensland Register" 1958 - 1988.
(New)
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AUCHENFLOWER: The Suburb and
the Name. H/C + D/W (John Pearn)
1st Edition, 1997. 298pp. This is a complete history of
this near city suburb. This book is in near mint condition.
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BACK CREEK AND BEYOND. S/C (Edited: N.
Macqueen) 1981. 146pp. Millmerran's Story of Change 1881 - 1981.
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BARCOO SAGA. H/C
+ D/W ... Dust Wrapper a little faded. (G.W. Lilley)
1975. 178pp. This
is the story of the Western Queensland 'Portland Downs Pastoral
Company' - a Sheep
Station ... and those who have worked for it during the past 90
years (up to 1975). The early explorers and settlers of the
Isisford area have told of their experiences.
Scarce.
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BEAUDESERT CENTENARY 1874-1974.
(Kathleen Nutting) 1974. 59pp. The story and history of this south-east Queensland town.
This book is now getting rather hard to find. |
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BEAUTIFUL MT. ISA.
(Published by: Robert Brown & Associates) 1996. 25pp. A booklet with text and pictures showing the interesting
features around Mt. Isa. |
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BEHOLD NEBO: A History of the
Nebo Shire. H/C + D/W (George A. Mayes)
1991. 270pp. An excellent historical account of Nebo and the
surrounding districts near Mackay.
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BENCH MARKS & BOUNDARIES. (J.H. Meek) 1991. 111pp. A history of the
Soldiers Settlements around Stanthorpe and surrounding
areas. |
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BEYOND THE CROSSING.
H/C (Compiled & Edited by T. Matthews) 1988 This publication was
produced by the Dalby Town Council which deals with the history of Dalby and district. |
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BEYOND THE RANGES.
S/C (Heather Corfield) 2002.
96pp. The author whilst living in a rural community in Taroom
penned this poetry giving the reader an
insight into rural Australia, and in recording this, ensures our
heritage is being kept. Signed by author.
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BIGGENDEN SHIRE: CEMETERY INSCRIPTIONS.
(Bundaberg Genealogy Association) 1994. 60pp. |
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BIGGENDEN'S BEGINNINGS: The
Pastoral Background. S/C (Gordon &
Frances Stewart) 1981.
152pp. A history of this town west of Maryborough.
The cover is a little marked with title pasted onto the
spine. Good
condition
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BILL GLASSON'S WHERE THE
DROVERS RODE. S/C
(Bill Glasson) Reprint,
1991. 52pp. A book
of Queensland poems.
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BOGGO, YERONGA and BEYOND:
Leaving Footprints - Making Pathways
1871 - 1996.
Please see:
SCHOOL
HISTORIES
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BOW WAVES IN THE BULL DUST.
S/C (Lennie Wallace) 2nd Edition, 1999. 177pp. An account of the
author's activities on the Cape York cattle stations. Ex lib. Special.
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BRISBANE: 1859-1959.
(Gordon Greenwood) 1959. 695pp. Cloth covers. A history of Local Government produced for the Brisbane City
Council. This book is extremely hard to find. |
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BRISBANE: SQUATTERS, SETTLERS & SURVEYORS.
(Brisbane History Group, Papers # 16) 2000. 159pp. A history of early
Brisbane. |
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BRISBANE AIRPORT - EAGLE FARM.
S/C (Simon Moxon) 1983. 95pp. This is a most interesting book.
It's sub-title is "A Spotters Snapshot History" being
the author's account of the old Brisbane Airport from 1946
towards 1986 and a history of 40 years of Civil Aviation.
Factual details plus
many photos of aircraft. Signed by author.
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BRISBANE AND SURROUNDS TOURIST
GUIDE. S/C
(Gregory's Guides & Maps)
1st Edition, 1978. 128pp.
Where to go, Trip maps, Historic Places and much more.
Very 'slightly foxed' pages.
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BRISBANE CENTRAL STATE SCHOOL.
1975. 16pp. Centenary Souvenir Booklet 1875 - 1975. |
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BRISBANE HOUSE STYLES 1880 - 1940.
S/C (J.G. Rechner)
1998. 72pp. A guide to the affordable house. Brisbane
History Group Studies No. 2. Ex
library copy. Special.
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BRISBANE IN THE 1890's. H/C + D/W
(R. Lawson) 1st Edition, 1973. 373pp. An excellent account of early Brisbane at
that time.
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BRISBANE IN THE 1890's. H/C + D/W
(R. Lawson) Reprint 1987. 373pp. An excellent account of early Brisbane at
that time.
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BRISBANE REMEMBERS: The Home
Front 1939 - 1945.
S/C
(Frank McBride & Helen Taylor & Brisbane City
Council) 1995. 106pp. Many
stories and photographs taken in World War II around Brisbane
and its people. Ex lib
copy.
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BRISBANE'S BACK DOOR.
H/C (Helen Horton) 1988. 159pp. The
story of the D'Aguilar Range. Deals with the exploration, fauna and
flora of the area close to Brisbane. Previous owner's name blacked out on
title page.
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BUILDING THE LINE. S/C (Linville Pioneer S.C. Club) 2006. 42pp. Stories of the Workmen
who built the Blackbutt Extension of the Brisbane Valley Rail Line 1908 - 1913.
(New)
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BUNDABERG: HISTORY & PEOPLE .
H/C (Janette Nolan) 1978. 266pp. |
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BUSHIES: A HISTORY OF BUSH
PILOTS - AIR QUEENSLAND.
S/C (Ron Entsch) 2001.
244pp. plus
Appendix 1 - 5, Glossary, References & Index.
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BY MANY CAMPFIRES.
(No author) 1977. 159pp. Stories and photos of European settlement between the Pine and the Noosa Rivers,
Queensland. (New) |
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BY OBI OBI WATERS.
(Maleny & District Centenary Committee) 1978, 57pp. A history of Maleny. |
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BYFIELD: A History.
S/C (The Byfield Centenary Committee) 1986. 120pp. A history of this Central Queensland town
near Rockhampton.
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CABOOLTURE COUNTRY.
(Stan Tutt) 1973. 66pp. An historical account of the history and early pioneers of the area. (New) |
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CAIRNS - KURANDA RAILWAY: History in the Making 1882 -
1891. No date. 19pp. A memento booklet as issued to passengers.
This one is dated 12/9/89. |
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CALLIOPE SHIRE CENTENARY: 1879-1979.
(Calliope Shire Council) S/C 1979. 164pp. A history of the Calliope Shire, near
Gladstone. (New) |
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CARDWELL SHIRE STORY.
H/C + Slightly worn D/W (Dorothy Jones) Reprint, 1970. 417pp + Index. This is a history of Cardwell, a
North Queensland town. |
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CAWARRAL SCHOOL OF ARTS: Centenary 1890
- 1990. S/C
No author. 1990. 40pp.
A history of this town, situated east of Rockhampton.
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CECIL PLAINS: Station,
Selection and Settlement. S/C
(Cecil Plains 1988 Committee) 1988. 80pp. An excellent
account of the history and people of this Darling Downs
community. Scarce.
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CENTENARY OF QUEENSLAND HISTORICAL EXHIBITION. (Queensland Museum)
1959. 40pp. A booklet covering explorers, settlement, etc. |
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CHARLEVILLE
CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS: November 1947. (Souvenir Booklet)
Cover worn and
repaired as well as the middle page. This original copy is now
very scarce. |
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CHARLEVILLE
RAILWAY CENTENARY: 1888 - 1988. S/C (Charleville Railway
Centenary Committee) 1988.
78pp. A most interesting account of the history of the railways
in Charleville
and the surrounding area. Scarce. |
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CHARTERS TOWERS AND ITS STOCK EXCHANGE.
(Don Roderick) National Trust of Queensland.1977. 28pp. A history of the
Charters Towers Stock Exchange with black and white photographs. |
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CHILLAGOE. (A.
& L. Hardaker) 1988. 32pp. A history & sketchbook of Chillagoe, Queensland 1888 - 1988.
(New) |
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CHRISTIE PALMERSTON.
S/C Booklet (Eacham
Historical Society Publication)
2nd Edition May 1985. 52pp. An
historical account of the man, explorer as well as
extracts from his diaries.
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CLERMONT CENTENARY SOUVENIR.
S/C (Clermont Centenary Celebrations Committee) 1962. 145pp. A booklet celebrating the
Centenary of the founding of the town of Clermont in the year 1862. A general history of
the town. |
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COBB & CO MUSEUM, TOOWOOMBA. (Queensland Museum) 1992. 60 pp.
A descriptive book on horse-drawn vehicles in the museum.
(New) |
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COBB & CO: COACHING IN QUEENSLAND.
(Deborah Tranter) 1990. 159pp. History of Cobb & Co. (New) |
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COBB & CO: EDUCATION RESOURCE KIT .
History of Cobb & Co. (New) |
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COLLECTIONS and RECOLLECTIONS.
S/C (Monto State High School) No date. 80pp. A local history of the gold mining townships of Cania and
Monal. |
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CONFIDENCE & TRADITION.
S/C (R. Kerr) 1988.
246pp. A history of the Esk Shire.
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CONFLICT ON THE CONDAMINE: Aborigines and the European
Invasion (Maurice French) 1989. 188pp. A history of the Darling
Downs. Front cover a little damaged. Special. |
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CONQUEST OF THE RANGES.
S/C (Glenville
Pike) Reprint,
1988. 79pp. + large
photograph section.
North Queensland's Mountain Railway and early days of
Cairns and Port Douglas. (New)
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COORPAROO and SAINT JAMES'S CHURCH.
(Michael A. Endicott, Augustinian Historical Commission) 1975. 24pp. A chronicle
of the early development of this church in Coorparoo, Brisbane. |
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COULSEN STATE SCHOOL &
DISTRICT: Centenary Souvenir 1881-1981.
Please see:
SCHOOL
HISTORIES
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COUNTRY OF THE FIVE RIVERS.
H/C (Michael Jones) 1988. 299pp. History of the Albert Shire (South of
Brisbane) 1788 - 1988. |
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CRADLED IN THE RANGES. (S.N. Stocks) 1988. 150pp. A history of Blackbutt,
Benarkin, Taromeo and surrounding districts within the
Nanango Shire 1842 - 1988. |
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DARLING DOWNS WRITERS: A Bibliography.
S/C (J.L. Blyth & P.T. McNally) 1989. 104pp. This extensive bibliography details all the
writers that have written on many varied subjects in the Darling Downs region. An excellent
reference book. |
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DAWES: 60 Years of Closer Settlement 1931 - 1991.
S/C (Dawes Hall Committee) 1991. 238pp. This book contains the early
history of Dawes and the surrounding area which includes the old Cania &
Kroombit Goldfields. |
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DAWN OVER THE DARLING DOWNS.
H/C + D/W (Rev. Father J. McKey) 1977.172pp. This book is a
continuation of the author's previous book "The Warwick
Story" (which was published in 1972 and reprinted in 1976).
In this book he continues the early history of the area in and
around Warwick. Signed by author.
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DAYS TO REMEMBER:
Pioneers of the North.
H/C (W. Fernie)
1984. 89pp. Many
historical recollections of North & North-West Queensland
including many early pioneers, drovers and famous bushmen. It
also includes information on early Camooweal and the goldfields
around Cloncurry. New - Damaged
copy.
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DIRRANBANDI: 1885 - 1985.
S/C (Edited by: Pam Crothers) 1985 (?) 152pp.
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DISCOVERING COOLOOLA: A complete Guide & Map.
(John Sinclair) 1978. 103pp. Ex library copy. |
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DISCOVERING THE FAMILY ISLANDS: A Guide to the Bedarra
& Dunk Island Group, North Queensland.
1983. 84pp. An illustrated history of these Barrier Reef Islands. |
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DUARINGA SHIRE. S/C
(Duaringa Shire Council) 1981. 218pp. A history of this western Queensland town including 100 years of Local
Government 1881 - 1981. |
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EARLY CHRONICLES OF CYPRESS
LAND: COOLOOLA. S/C (Compiled by:
Ailsa R. Dawson) Circa
late 1960's - early 1970's (?).
74pp. This scarce booklet provides the reader with the
early history of the pioneers of the Noosa area on the Sunshine
coast. Ex library copy.
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EARLY DAYS IN NORTH QUEENSLAND.
S/C (Edward Palmer) Angus & Robertson Queensland
Classics. 1983. 264pp. This book relates to Edward
Palmer who arrived in Queensland in 1857. He travelled west from
Bowen and developed a station between Normanton and Cloncurry,
He describes the droughts, floods, fevers and conflicts with the
Aborigines. In essence, this book is a colourful account of
those exploratory and pioneering times and a valuable part of
Australia's heritage. (New)
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EMERALD & THE GEMFIELDS CENTENARY 1879 - 1979.
1979. 177pp. An historical account of the gem fields. |
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EMU CREEK STATE SCHOOL
CENTENARY.
Please
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HISTORIES page
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ENOGGERA BAPTIST CHURCH: Centenary 1872 - 1972.
1972. 16pp. A booklet produced detailing the history of this church in
Brisbane. |
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EXPLORATIONS IN FRONTIER HISTORY.
(Maurice French) 1997. 116pp. History of the Darling Downs area 1840 - 1860. |
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EXPLORING QUEENSLAND'S CENTRAL
HIGHLANDS.
S/C (Charles Warner)
1987. 144pp.An
introduction to the National Parks of the Sandstone Belt for
experienced bushwalkers giving a brief description of the
environment and history of the region. This book is taken up
with descriptions of the places worth visiting within the
National Parks and how to get to them. All in all a great book
with photos.
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FIVE DAYS AT CLAREMONT.
(Robyn Buchanan) 1981. 58pp. A history of this historical homestead at Ipswich, South-east Queensland. |
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FOCUS ON WARROO.
S/C (Warroo Shire Council, Surat) No date. 112pp. This is a pictorial history of the Warroo Shire from 1850 to 1950. |
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FORTY-FIVE YEARS OF THE C.W.A. CHINCHILLA.
Circa 1967. 20pp. A history of the Chinchilla Branch of the CWA (Queensland Country
Womens Association) |
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FROM SPEAR & MUSKET: 1879 - 1979.
Caboolture Centenary. (No author) 1979. 320pp. A history of the Caboolture
area. (New) |
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FROM SPEAR
& MUSKET: 1879 -
1979. Caboolture Centenary. (No author) 1979. 320pp.
A history of the Caboolture area.
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FROM SWAMP TO CITY 1863-1963 - THE STORY OF DALBY: City of Wheatsheaves and Gateways to Queensland Oil!
1963.
88pp. History of Dalby on the Darling Downs. |
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FROM WYANGARIE TO RICHMOND. H/C
(Compiled by: J.A. Authurs) 1995. 343pp. An historic record of the Richmond District
of North West Queensland. Excellent condition.
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FRONTIER TOWN: CHARLEVILLE 1865-1901.
(Claire Wagner) 1991. 175pp. A history of this Central Queensland. town. |
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| G' DAY.
S/C (Tambo Shire Council - Edited by: Kim Davidson) 1996
64pp. An most interesting pictorial book showing the day-to-day
activities and past events in Tambo. |
15.00
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| GATHERED
AT RANDOM. S/C (Ilfracome Centenary Committee)
1991. 84pp. This
book provides an historical account of Ilfracombe situated in
western Queensland. |
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| GEEBUNG STORY - The Next Fifty Years. (K.
Ballard) 1998. 307pp. |
28.00
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GEORGE FURBER: The First Trader on the Mary
River. S/C (M. Walker) 1987. 56pp. Also includes histories of
E.T. Aldridge and H. Palmer pioneers of Maryborough.
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| GHOSTLY
TALES OF TOOWOOMBA.
S/C (Don
Talbot) Reprint, 2006. 84pp.
This book contains 39 ghost stories that happened
(and some still happen) in the city of Toowoomba. (New) |
17.50
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of stock. More stock arriving.
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GOD'S OWN COUNTRY.
H/C (D. Birchley) 1986. 116pp. A history of the Johnstone Shire which incorporates Innisfail and the surrounding
area. |
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GOLD COAST: Our Heritage in Focus.
S/C (R. Longhurst)
1995. 96pp. An excellent book showing us what the Gold
Coast used to look like! Ex
library copy.
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8.00
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GOLDEN HERITAGE: A Brief History of Charters Towers &
some of its People . (F. Bagnell)
1983. 255pp. As the book describes: A history of Charters Towers. |
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GOOVIGEN and DISTRICT SCHOOLS:
Golden Jubilee 1926 - 1976).
Please see:
SCHOOL
HISTORIES page
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GUIDE TO ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL.
(St. John's Cathedral) 1969. 24pp. A pictorial guide to this cathedral situated in the city
of Brisbane. |
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HISTORIC NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND.
S/C (North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum Association)
1994. 168pp.
An excellent historical account of this island off the South Queensland coast. Profusely
illustrated.
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HISTORY OF BUNYA MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK.
S/C (J.K. Jarrott) 1995. 83pp.
Ex library copy.
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HISTORY OF GATTON SHIRE IN THE LOCKYER VALLEY.
S/C (A.M. Tew) 1979. 111pp. An excellent history of this South-east
Queensland shire. |
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HISTORY OF MITCHELL C W A. 1959. 100pp. Here is a book detailing the history
of Mitchell and its early pioneers which was produced by
the Mitchell Branch of the CWA (Country Women's Association) in Queensland's Centenary year. |
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HISTORY OF WITHCOTT & UPPER LOCKYER - Volume 1.
(Don Talbot) 1991. 194pp. The early history of this area on the eastern
side of the Darling Downs, Queensland. |
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HISTORY OF WITHCOTT & UPPER LOCKYER - Volume 2.
(Don Talbot) 1994. 180pp. A continuation of the history of the area. |
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HURRICANE LAMPS AND BLUE UMBRELLAS (Including Map).
H/C + Chipped D/W (D. Jones) 1973. 409pp. The story of Innisfail and the
Shire of Johnstone, Nth. Qld. |
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ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF BRISBANE.
S/C (H. Holthouse) 1st Edition, 1982. 64pp. An excellent publication giving a local history of
this area. |
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ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE GOLD COAST.
S/C (H. Holthouse) 1st Edition, 1982. 64pp. An excellent publication giving
the local history of this area. |
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ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST.
S/C (H. Holthouse) 1st Edition, 1982. 64pp. An excellent publication giving
the local history of this area. |
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ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF
QUEENSLAND.
H/C + D/W (Hector
Holthouse) 1st Edition, 1978. 278pp. The author's account of
pioneers pushing the frontier of settlement northward on the
tracks of explorers in the 1845-1880 period. The stories are of
'courage, endurance, and mateship; of shipwrecks, and great
horseback rides; of wild gold rushes ... all against a
background of constant guerrilla war waged by the Aboriginal
tribes in a desperate attempt to stem the white invaders in the
North and West'.
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IN CHAMPAGNE COUNTRY.
(no author) 1980 / including addendum 1990. Stories and photographs and events in and around Roma.
(New) |
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IN GOOD FAITH. (J.
Henry & L. Shaw) 1988. 72pp. A history of the parish of St. Thomas, Beaudesert,
Queensland from 1888 to 1988. |
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IN MITCHELL'S FOOTSTEPS.
H/C + D/W (G.O. Armstrong) 1968. 191pp. History of the Balonne Shire encompassing the St. George &
Dirranbandi areas. Includes map. |
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IN THE SHADE OF THE BUNYAS.
1982. 88pp. A history of the Maidenwell - Wengenville District 1882 - 1982. |
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INTO A GOLDEN LIGHT or
RAVENSWOOD REVISITED.
S/C (Text:
John Keeble Winn Paintings & Drawings: Rex
Backhaus-Smith) 1977. 40pp.
This is copy number 581 of 1000 copies printed.
A selection of paintings and drawings of this early North
Queensland gold mining town. Signed copy by Rex Backhaus-Smith)
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IPSWICH & DISTRICT PIONEER REGISTER:
Pre 1914 - Volume 1. (Ipswich Genealogical Society) 1994. 511 pp. (New) |
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IPSWICH MUNICIPAL CENTENARY.
(Leslie E. Slaughter) 1960.104pp. Early history of Ipswich, Queensland. |
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JANDOWAE - Town and
District History: 1847 - 1988. S/C (J. Haselwood) 1988.
83pp. A history of this
Darling Downs country town. Ex lib. Some "sticky'
tape on a few pages.
Special. |
22.00
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JOES BOOK: Facts and Theories on the Bunya Mountains.
(A. Stirling) Reprint 1985. 81pp. A history of the Bunya Mountains. |
6.50 |
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JOSEPH McKEY: Priest -
Scientist - Historian. H/C + D/W (L.J. Ansell)
1983. 170pp.
This is the story of
Warwick's most popular men amongst all denominations. He was
also known as one of the main authorities on the history of the
town and surrounding area. He also wrote "Linger
Longer" which covers this history.
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JUBILEE HISTORY OF IPSWICH.
S/C (Ipswich City Council) 1980. 157pp. A facsimile reprint of the original book previously
published in 1910 Queensland. |
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| KATIE HUME ON THE
DARLING DOWNS: A Colonial Marriage. H/C (Edited by: Nancy Bonnin) 1985.
240pp. Letters of a Colonial Lady, 1866 -1871. Ex lib.
Special. |
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KENMORE PARK. S/C
(J. Stewart) 1994. 134pp. This describes the land, the house and the people of the first house at Kenmore, now one of
Brisbane's western suburbs. Signed by Jean and David Stewart. |
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KINGAROY GENERAL HOSPITAL.
(Kingaroy General Hospital) 1981. 32pp. A Souvenir booklet with the history of this South Burnett
hospital covering the period 1914 - 1981. |
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KURANGEE: CAPE TRIBULATION PIONEERS.
(W & M Mason) 1993. 152pp. A history of this area in North Queensland. |
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LAHEY'S CANUNGRA TRAMWAY. (R.K. Morgan) 1975/76. 23pp. An historical
account of the timber tramway nestled in the McPherson
Ranges, South-east Queensland. |
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LAND OF CONTRASTS: RECOLLECTIONS. (E.H. McFarlane) (No date) 64pp.
History of station life in the South-west corner of
Queensland. |
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LEAVES FROM THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE.
(Peter Keegan) 1993. 60pp. Stories from Roma's past - some humorous, some tragic,
all entertaining. (New) |
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LEGENDS OF COOCHIN VALLEY.
H/C (Enid Bell) No date. 40pp. Aboriginal legends of the South-east
Queensland Area. |
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LEYBURN STATE SCHOOL.
(Leyburn State School Centenary
Committee) 1962.
Please see:
SCHOOL
HISTORIES
page
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LIFE & TIMES OF THE LAVELLE PUBLIC
HALL: 1925 - 1982. S/C (Millmerran & District Historical Society) 1985. 28pp. A
book dedicated to the pioneers of the district.
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LINGER LONGER. S/C
(Rev. Father J. McKey) 1st Edition, 1979. 156pp. A history of Warwick and the surrounding area. Signed by author. |
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LIVING ON THE EDGE: Along Tingalpa Creek. S/C (Mary Howells)
2000. 120pp. A History of Upper Tingalpa, Capalaba and Thorneside.
These suburbs are in the bay-side Redlands area.
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LIZARD ISLAND: A
Reconstruction of the Life of Mrs Watson. H/C
+ D/W (Jillian Robertson) 1981. 175pp.
This reconstruction relates the tale of her desperate bid
for safety but also paints a colourful picture of her childhood
in Cornwall and the days of the Queensland gold rush. A
fascinating chronicle of courage and tragedy in the early days
of Australia.
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LOGAN: The Man and the City.
S/C (J. Starr) 1988. 94pp. This is a history of area now occupied by the Logan Shire which include
Waterford, Kingston and areas to the North, East and West. |
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LONGREACH: 100 YEARS ON.
(Longreach Centenary Committee) 1987. 48pp. A history of this outback town. Longreach Centenary 1887 -
1987. |
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LOOKING BACK: 1988 - 1788 :
The Bicentennial Book. S/C (Compiled and
edited by: Elsie Macdonald, Violet Hoare & Mercedes Birkbeck)
1988. Approx. 200pp.
Stories galore ! Produced
by the Rockhampton Writers' Club. This roneoed (?) book is very
scarce.
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30.00
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LOOKING BACK ALONG FASSIFERN VALLEY.
(H/C) (Harry Pugsley) 1975 (1st Edition). 114pp. This book provides an insight to the
early pioneering days of this area in South-east Queensland. A
couple of pages are a little 'foxed'. |
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LOWOOD: THE FIRST 100 YEARS.
(Lowood State School Centenary Committee) 1981. 60pp.
Please see:
SCHOOL HISTORIES
page |
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| MANGROVES TO
MOORINGS: The past 100 years of Manly, Q. 1882 to 1982. Stories and
photographs and events in and around Manly, Queensland. (Edited:
M.N. Beitz)
1982. 103pp. |
30.00
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| MARLBOROUGH: 1857
- 1988. S/C
(Compiled & Edited by: Ellen Cogill) 1988. 71pp. A history of
this Central Queensland town. |
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MAROON STATE SCHOOL: Centenary
Celebrations 1891 - 1991. Please see:
SCHOOL
HISTORIES
page
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MEMORIES: A personal
recollection of family life in Stanthorpe.
S/C (Pearl Wheatley) 1989. 113pp. The author was a well
known and respected citizen of Stanthorpe devoting here life to
her family and many organizations in this South Queensland
border town. Inscription and signed by author.
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MEMORIES ALONG THE BOGGO TRACK.
S/C (A. Mackenzie) 1992. 173pp. A history of the Brisbane southern suburbs of: Annerley,
Boggo, Dutton Park, Ekibin, Fairfield, Moorooka, Rocklea, Tennyson, Yeerongpilly,
Yeronga and Wellers Hill. |
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MEMORIES OF AN OCTOGENARIAN.
S/C (Annie MacKenzie) 1995. 219pp. The life story of the author.
She also wrote the book 'Memories along the
Boggo Track'
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MEMORY LANE: Memories of 100 Years in Samford.
(No author) circa 1975. 6pp. This village is to the North-west of Brisbane. |
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MEN OF VISION OVER CAPRICORN.
S/C (Glenn S. Cousins) 1994. 370pp. A
story of aviation in Central Queensland. The names of John
Hobler, Ann Travers, Lester Brain, "Skip" Moody, Ron
Adair, Vic Roffey, "Wizard" Stone, Harold and Don Fraser,
together with other pioneer aviators of Central Queensland, make
this a vibrant narrative in comprehensive and chronological
detail embracing some incredible takes of luck and flying skills
in daring pioneering escapades.
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MILLMERRAN: 75th ANNIVERSARY.
S/C (Compiled
by: G.S. Gillespie) 1955. 34pp.
An historical booklet of this town on the Darling Downs.
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MIN MIN FESTIVAL: Souvenir
Book 14th to 22nd August, 1976.
S/C (Charles
Robinson) ) 1976. 85pp. This booklet was produced to celebrate
the Centenary of Boulia - Capital of the Channel Country and
home to the famous Min Min Light.
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35.00
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MOMENTS IN HISTORY FROM CAIRNS &
DISTRICT. S/C (Wendy Favell) 1976. 52pp. Being Five Generations of a Northern Pioneer Family.
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MOONI: From the Years of the Upper Moonie.
S/C (Compiled by: J. Fitzgerald, Edited by: M. French) c 1980. 132pp. Covers the early
history of the area, early townships, properties and pioneers within the Moonie River
district, Queensland. Cover slightly stained. |
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MORASS TO MUNICIPALITY.
(Robert Dansie) 1985. 112pp. Records of a dynamic young Toowoomba,
Queensland. (New) |
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MORELLA MEMORIES- A Local History.
S/C (J.M.Mims) 1992. 162pp. This settlement is situated approximately halfway between
Longreach and Winton, Queensland. |
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MORETON BAY CHRONICLE.
S/C (Peter Ludlow)
1999. 72pp.
This book is a compilation of monographs presented in
fortnightly instalments on the internet from January 1998 to February 1999
all relating to the Moreton Bay area near Brisbane.
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3.00
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MORETON BAY LETTERS.
S/C (Peter Ludlow) 2003. 151pp. This book is a continuation of
the author's previous book "Moreton Bay People".
In this book he offers more eye witness accounts of
Moreton Bay events from Aboriginal times right up to the present
day. Near mint condition.
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25.00
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MORETON BAY PEOPLE. S/C (P. Ludlow)
November 2000. 273pp. This book contains the history of the Moreton Bay Islands off
the coast of Brisbane, Queensland. All of Mr. Ludlow's previous books have been
combined into this one volume. Fine condition.
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30.00
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MORETON SHIRE - Queensland: Discovery and Settlement.
S/C (J. Starr) 1988. 77pp. This book covers the immediate area
around Ipswich, Queensland. |
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MORE TRUE TALES OF ST. HELENA.
(Jarvis Finger) 1987. 46pp. An account of some of the prisoners sent to the penal settlement in
Moreton Bay, Queensland. (New) |
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MORE TRUE TALES OF ST. HELENA.
(Jarvis Finger) 1987. 46pp. Details as above. Scuffed cover.
Special.
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MUNDUBBERA: 1915-1995 - Eighty Years of Local Government.
S/C bound in an attractive red hard-board cover with a gold title.
(Compiled by: Gaye
Loveday & Fahey Schulz) 1995.
81pp. An excellent account of this town west of
Maryborough. Mint condition.
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40.00
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MUNDUBBERA: 1915-1995 - Eighty Years of Local Government.
(G. Loveday & F. Schulz) 1995. 81pp. |
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MURRUMBA DOWNS 1823 - 1991: Who Lived and Laboured
Here. H/C (Julie Lewis) 1992. 76pp. A history of this North Pine area north of Brisbane.
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MURWEH SHIRE: 100 Years of
Local Government 1880-1980. S/C
(Compiled by: M.A. Lord) 1982 (?), 66pp. This is a
history of the shire that also covers the town of Charleville.
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NAME DIRECTORY OF MORETON BAY
REGION : 1850 - 1851. S/C
(Compiled by: Marianne Eastgate - Queensland Family History
Group) 1984.
80pp. This booklet is a alphabetical name index plus any
known information. Maps of the area are included marking the
locations of places and stations plus the names of the sailing
ships that sailed between Moreton Bay and Sydney.
(A couple highlighted lines are marked in the book).
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9.50
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NAME DIRECTORY OF MORETON BAY
REGION : 1852 - 1853.
S/C (Compiled by: Marianne Eastgate - Queensland
Family History Group) 1984.
80pp.This booklet is a
supplement to the previous edition and include changes.
The names of the convict and immigrant ships for this period are
included as well as
an additional map. (A couple of notes and highlighted lines are
also marked in the book).
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NERANG SHIRE:
A History to 1949.
H/C (Robert
Longhurst) 1994. 246pp. An interesting
local history of this area inland from the Gold Coast published
by the Albert Shire Council.
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45.00
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NEWSTEAD HOUSE.
1976 - 3rd impression. 26pp. An historical account of Brisbane's oldest surviving home, which can be found in
the grounds of Newstead Park, Breakfast Creek, Brisbane. |
10.00 |
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NEWSTEAD HOUSE: The History.
S/C (M. Royle & J.
Glasscock) 1996. 40pp.
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