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A CITY FOR ALL SEASONS: The
Story of Melville.
S/C (W.S.
Cooper & G. McDonald) 1989.
327pp. A history of the 'City of Melville' one of Perth's
suburbs, from its rural beginnings, through the exciting
sub-divisions of the turn of the century and the solid growth
between the wars, to the unprecedented suburban expansion and
civic progress of the 1960's, 70's & the 80's.
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32.50
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AN AUSTRALIAN PARSONAGE OR THE
SETTLER AND THE SAVAGE.
H/C (Mrs,
Edward Millett) 2nd
Edition, 1872. 415pp.
An account of an emigrant to Western Australia in the early
pioneering days. Ex
Library copy. Spine slightly damaged otherwise the
book is in very good condition.
Special !
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100.00
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BIBLIOGRAPHY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
1923. 172pp. A
bibliography of Books, Articles and Pamphlets dealing with
Western Australia issued since discovery in 1616.
Extremely scarce. Ex
library copy. (Normal catalogue price: $120.00)
Special.
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75.00
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BRUCE ROCK: The Story of a
District.
H/C (John K.
Ewers) 1959.
142pp. This book describes the early explorers,
settlement, community life, flora and fauna and much more.
Scarce.
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COMES THE HARVEST: Half a century of
Agricultural progress in Western Australia:
1900 - 1949. Bound
copy. (G.C. Sutton) 1952,
24pp. Ex library copy.
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14.00
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CYCLOPEDIA OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
- 2 Volumes. H/C (J.S. Battye) Facsimile reprint of 1912-13 edition. 1824pp. A concise
history of early Western Australia together with biographical data on over 950
pioneers and their families. (No other source contains such a volume of information on
early Western Australia)
(New) |
220.00 |
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FIRST THE SPRING.
H/C (Merle Bignell) 1971. 251pp. A history of the Shire of Kojonup, W.A. Ex
library copy. |
15.00 |
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GOLD DUST & IRON MOUNTAINS.
S/C (Hugh Edwards) 1993.
267pp. This
book is an historical account
of the vast Pilbara area. Early history, days of the gold-rush,
shipwrecks and much more.
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HEADS and TAILS: The Story of
The Kalgoorlie Two-Up School.
S/C (Danny Sheehan with Wayne Lamotte)
1985 178pp.
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19.50
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JUST A CENTURY AGO.
H/C (P.R. Heydon) 1987. 235pp. A history of the Shire of Cue.
(New)
This
title is now 'Out of print' .... a few copies left ! |
28.00 |
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LOVE THY LAND.
H/C + D/W (Les
Johnson) 1982.
229pp. Complete
history of shire of Albany. Excellent condition. Hard to get
copy.
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35.00
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MANDURAH AND THE MURRAY: A
Short History of the Old Murray District of Western Australia
1829 - 1900. S/C (Ronald Richards)
2nd Edition, 1990. 111pp.
An interesting historical account of this general area.
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18.50
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MEGISTI IN THE ANTIPODES.
H/C (John N.Yiannakis) 1996. 267pp. Castellorizian Migration & settlement to Western Australia 1890 -
1990.
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40.00 |
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MINGENEW: 1846 - 1986.
H/C (Mingenew Historical Society) 1988. 162pp. A history and study of a wheat-belt town.
(New)
This title is now 'Out of
Print' .... a few copies left ! |
28.00 |
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MOSTLY GOOD TIMES. S/C (Enga & Bernard Smith) 1986. 137pp. The founding of a sheep
station in the Gascoyne and life in an isolated bush community and the life of Walter Smith and Emily Turp.
(New)
This
title is now 'Out of print' .... a few copies left ! |
22.00 |
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NO SIGN OF THE TIME.
H/C (P. & B. Rodgers) 1992. 182pp. A collection of stories of the Menzies district.
(New)
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Cover also available (New
..... Price: $22.00) |
28.00 |
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NOR' WESTERS: Of the Pilbara Breed.
H/C (Jenny Hardie) Reprint 1988. 264pp. The story of brave ancestors who pioneered the Outback
Pilbara in Western Australia. (New)
(Soft Cover also available.
Price: $55.00) |
70.00 |
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NORTH ON THE 26th.
S/C (Edited
by: Helen Weller with assistance from Roy Hamilton & John
Harper-Nelson) 1979. 365pp, Illustrated. A Collection of
Writings, Paintings, Drawings and Photographs from the
Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne Regions. Fascinating accounts of
the north of Western Australia, the Broome pearling luggers, the
horrors of the World War bombings, the Onslow cyclone, the
making of Derby, the new iron ore tows, the poets and artists of
the north.
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30.00
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ONE DAY IN COLLIE.
H/C + D/W (H.W.
Williams) 1979. 181pp. A history of this town and its mining
activities. Signed by author. |
25.00 |
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PIONEERING IN THE KARRI COUNTRY. (H.D. Evans) No date. 19pp. Development
of Pemberton and district. |
10.00 |
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THE BRIDE SHIPS.
(Rica Erickson) 1992. 256pp. Experiences of Immigrants arriving in Western
Australia. For the years 1849 to 1889.
(New) |
28.00 |
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THE HANDBOOK OF WESTERN
AUSTRALIA - 1912. H/C
(W.A. Government - Immigration & Tourist Department)
1912. 310pp.
The sub-title of this publication is: An Official
Publication for the Information of Commercial Men, Tourists, and
Immigrants. A most interesting book with a lot of historical
facts. Condition of
the book is rather worn and foxed. Many photos and maps are
included. Ex
lib reference copy. Special !
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40.00
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THE OUTCOME IS UNKNOWN: A Watts Family History.
S/C (M. Adamson & Geoffrey Watts) 1990. 84pp.
(New)
This title is now 'Out of Print' .... a few copies left ! |
11.00 |
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THE VETERANS.
H/C (F.H. Broomhall) 1989. 158pp + Biographical Index. A history of the Enrolled Pensioner Force in Western
Australia 1850 - 1880.
(New) |
50.00 |
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THOSE WERE THE DAYS.
H/C (A. Reid) (A facsimile reprint (1986) of the original copy dated 1933) 418pp. An important reminiscing history
of Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie. Biographical details on over 400 early
goldfielders.
(New) |
85.00 |
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YALGOO.
(Alex Palmer) Reprint 1989. 192pp. The history of mining and pastoral stations in the Yalgoo district, east of Geraldton.
(New) |
22.00 |
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