Overlanders and Inlanders
Overlanders and Inlanders. Stories of the development of Australia's 'Top Half' and its colouful characters 1850s to 1950s. Milton F Owen, author.
The opening of northern parts of Australia is very much connected with the efforts of Nat Buchanan, John Costello and Patsy Durack, all proponents for a cattle industry. Close and en…
$29.95
Sunshine Harvester Works - an agricultural icon
Author: Arnold, Ken
Hugh McKay transported his idea from a blacksmith shop at Drummartin to an immense business with an international market. In addition to the harvester ploughs, sack trucks, cultivators, bag loaders, harrows and a whole range of agricultural machinery were developed. Photos include tractors and the factories as well as reproduct…
$30.00
Tarnagulla and district -- the way it was
Tarnagulla and district -- the way it was Ken and Edna Arnold
Photocopies from newspapers and other publications of the time. Includes news stories, many advertisements of the past, and photos from Tarnagulla history. Covers 10km around Tarnagulla.
260pp, B&W, comb or spiral binding
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$35.00
The Disputed Country
Author: Dunn, Bob
An in-depth account of the surveying of the border between South Australia and Victoria, an almost unbelievable record of errors and farcical muckups attributable to bureaucracies and individuals. The border's location has been in doubt for decades. In fact, Victoria and South Australia argued for 64 years as to the actual bo…
$32.50
The Forest City
Author: Arnold, Ken
This book was released in 1991 to celebrate the re-naming of bendigo one century earlier. The photographs in it were taken around 1891.
Lansdcape format A4 size, sadlle stitched, limp coated cover…
$10.00
The Household
The Household - Ken Arnold
Valuations are suggested for many household items from bygone times – such as electric radios, can openers, clocks, pianos and pianolas, prams, carpet sweepers, cast iron stoves, electric heaters, toiletware and other common household necessities.
64pp, laminated cover, perfect bound, A4
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$25.00
Tins
Tins
Valuations are provided for the tins listed in this book. There are 3 books that complement each other in describing Australian tins. Tins aren't always tins – the term includes cardboard boxes, imprinted tins, and tins with pasted-on labels. Anything from paint to medication came in tins.
64pp, laminated cover, A5. …
$6.00
Tobacco Tins
Tobacco Tins
In addition to a wide representation of old tobacco tins John Layburn (author) includes photos and descriptions of ashtrays, tobacco cutters, cigarette dispensing machines, advertising signs, and paper labels.
64pp, laminated cover, colour and B&W photos, A5 …
$6.00
True Blue Australian
True Blue Australian
Features dozens of photos of Australiana items that range from common to rare. Many were made for the souvenir market or special events like the Olympics. Modest prices are still applicable to many such items for those building a collection. Some famous artists are represented, e.g. Peg Maltby
Colour and B&W im…
This book is for those that take their accommodation with them. Travellers use many kinds of mobile accommodation, including caravans, campervans, tents,motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
The author, Lloyd Junor, has been the owner/operator of Aussie Outback Tours which has specialised in caravanning tours for more than 20 years. He is a regular columnist, contributor and caravan reviewer for
Caravan World Magazine. With a wealth of practical experience he has provided a guide for people who are getting started as well as for the experienced traveller seeking more detail about towing, accessories, layouts, choosing a new or used van or camping trailer and dozens of other topics. Over 500 diagrams and photographs provide easily understood explanations of everything connected with caravans, camping trailers and towing.
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