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Browsing books in category 'Autobiography, Biography, Family History, History'
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A Guest of the Emperor by Russell Savage
When you go home, tell them of us and say 'For your tomorrow, we gave our today'. This inscription on the memorial at the War Graves Cemetery at Thanbyuzayat in Burma has been honoured by Gunner Savage of the AIF in this book which one reader recently described as 'Makes you proud to be an Australian'.
(ISBN 0 864391 90 0)
A Penny for your Thoughts by Penny Harland and Sarah Patterson
An inspiring autobiography of a deaf and blind woman who has achieved so much for herself and others.
(ISBN 1 876344 22 9)
Addio Italia - Hello Australia by Ian Bonaccorso
A comprehensive account of the Stanthorpe Italian Pioneers - life stories retracing the political and social events both in Italy and Australia during the depression and war years. Set in the first half of the twentieth century, migrants from that era and their families provide a vivid exposé of their lifestyles in Italy and their boat voyages to Australia. In the face of many trials and tribulations a steady influx of Italian migrants began to settle in the Stanthorpe Shire of southern Queensland. A compelling, must-read book for anyone with an appreciation of Italian migration to Australia. Published July 2008. ISBN 978-1876344573
An Australian Monarch by William Pitt
The story of a remarkable episode in the history of Australia. Leonard Casley and his family who owned and operated a wheat farm in Western Australia, were faced with financial ruin under the centrally controlled wheat marketing rules. He studied the rules, he met the administrators of the rules, and found the only survival option, within the rules, was to secede from Australia. He did this, and the resulting adventure is a mixture of high stress and hilarity; of success against all odds; of great personal courage and family support. The Australian spirit of bucking an oppressive book of rules could not be better described than in the story of the Hutt River Province. ISBN 978 1876344672
And All Our Yesterdays by Fleur Lehane
A fitting sequence to her best seller, Heartbreak Corner, Fleur Lehane presents us with more unique, true-life stories from outback Australia where one of Queensland's pioneering families, the Tullys, played a significant role in making Australia the country we know today. ISBN 978-1876344559
Bold Bhutan Beckons by Tim Fischer & Tshering Tashi
From Jesuits to Jetsetters, Bold Bhutan Beckons - inhaling Gross National Happiness, is a comprehensive overview of this remarkable country. Sandwiched between the two superpowers of India and China, and located in the spectacular Himalayas, the stories of the land and its people are well told by Bhutanese, Tshering Tashi, and Australian Tim Fischer, a frequent visitor to Bhutan. Numerous colour and black and white photos. Published March 2009. ISBN 978-1876344597
Bus Roots by Neil H. Kirk
Bus Roots is the story of a remarkable bus company, written by a remarkable man who spent a lifetime with the company which was based in Palmerston North and Feilding in New Zealand, but which served the entire country well since it was founded in 1920 - this is the story of Madge Motors.
Cape York - The Savage Frontier by Rodney Liddell
A history of Cape York and Torres Strait Islands. Researched from original documentation in libraries and archives. Packed with information about this fascinating area. Published by the Author. THIS PUBLICATION IS CURRENTLY OUT OF PRINT. ISBN 0 646 28348 0
Child Care Diary by Fiona Spencer
Perennial Child Care Diary available in four cover colours, Purple, Green, Blue and Pink. Designed both as a book of memories and a communication aid between parents and carers at child care centres. Printed on non-acid paper manufactured to the highest environmental standards. Purple cover ISBN 1 876344 02 4
Children of Destiny by Rodney Liddell
The story of the Hopewood Children of Australia. How 85 WW II babies were raised to adulthood on a unique sugarless, meatless diet of natural and unrefined foods - the Hopewood Diet. They became the healthiest group of children ever documented in the western world. Although never vaccinated and raised on Un-fluoridated water, they were virtually free of dental and medical illness. A chapter against fluoridation contains a powerful argument against adding this to drinking water. Published by the Author ISBN 0-646-39772-9
Dare to be Free by W.B. 'Sandy' Thomas
This limited edition of the autobiographical best-seller, Dare to be Free, was commissioned by the author, now a hale and hearty ninety years of age. Dare to be Free was first published in 1951 and has been continuously in print since then, having sold over half a million copies. This is the story of one of the great escapes of World War II. 'Sandy' Thomas as a young lieutenant, was badly wounded and became a prisoner of war in Crete. He escaped from a German prison hospital and spent 15 months at large in Greece before finally crossing the Turkish border to freedom in Syria, and a happy and surprise reunion with his brother, Godfrey. A truly thrilling tale which will be forever fresh.
Descendants of FWA Krenske by Gordon Krenske
End result of 20 years research into the family. Printed on heavy matt art paper, contains over 330 photographs and documents together with genealogical listings of up to 6 generations of some family branches. Excellent reference material. Indexed.
(ISBN 1 875401 21 0)
Extra-ordinary Lives of Ordinary Mothers by Gail and Clarrie Burke
The lives of twelve mothers, recounted by their daughters, have been brought together to pay tribute to pioneering countrywomen of Australia. Most had lived through crises on the land, flood, drought, recession, as well as World War I, the Great Depression and World War II. ISBN 1 875401 92 X
Eye of the Camel - a British policeman in Palestine during WW II by Elizabeth Urbahn
After WW I, Palestine became a British Protectorate until the United Nations decided to partition the country and form the state of Israel in May 1948. From 1917 to 1948, British military forces were stationed in Palestine for peace-keeping purposes, but for most of that time the main task of civil policing fell to a specially created unit, the Palestine Police Force, that was established in July 1920. This is the story of a Palestine policeman during WW II. Although written as fiction, all incidents happened - the story is based on the life of the Author's father.
Freight across the Nation by Rodney Avery
Author Rod Avery records in these pages a remarkable journey from Brisbane to Perth, via Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide as he travelled on a series of Pacific National trains. Freight Across the Nation, however, does more than just take the reader along for the ride. It also tells how it happens, what it takes to make these trains run, including train planning, locomotive rostering, track maintenance and train control. This hard cover book is in colour throughout, and printed on 115 gsm matt art. Over 80 photographs. Published Nov 2006. Launched Wed 22nd Nov at the Australasian Rail Association Conference 2006 Sofitel Hotel Brisbane.
(ISBN 1876344474)
From City to the Sandhills of Birdsville by Mona Henry
Nurse Mona Henry took up duties for the Australian Inland Mission at the Birdsville Hospital in 1950, flown in during the worst floods for 40 years by Dr Allan Vickers, the Flying Doctor. This is the story of 2 years duty, with no holidays, at that post. Humourous, tragic, beautifully written. Numerous photographs.
(ISBN 1 875401 40 7)
George Randall - Emigration Officer Extraordinaire by Jack Walton
This is the story of a man who inspired thousands of men, women and children to travel halfway across the globe to restart their lives in a new world. Born in Hertford, England in 1843, he emigrated to Queensland in 1868, thenceforth spending much of his life encouraging others to do likewise. ISBN 1 876344 23 7
Glass Houses - Paper Men by Lawrens Adair
The horrific true story of an airman shot down over Germany during World War II, arrested and incarcerated as a spy. Inspiring and rivetting narrative. Better than a James Bond novel.
(ISBN 1 875401 12 1)
Gunning for the Enemy by Sid Taylor
Autobiography including World War II memoirs, of an ex RAF corporal.
(ISBN 1876344199)
Holy Mackerel! by Maisie McKenzie
Maisie McKenzie recounts the story of her life with the Reverend Doug McKenzie. Wonderful stories of their lives and the people they encountered travelling and working in many areas of Australia and other countries.
(ISBN 1 876344 25 3 )
I was a Rat - Tobruk 1941 by Rupert Goodman
The diary of a survivor of the WWII seige of Tobruk - 1941. The insult of the infamous Lord Haw Haw is now worn as a badge of honour. The Rats of Tobruk have another fine epitaph in this memoir.
(ISBN 1 876344 29 6)
Living on the Line by Marilyn Bitomsky and Lee Mylne
Stories from the past of the fettlers and their families who built the Queensland railway system. Indexed. Numerous photos. Commissioned by Queensland Rail.
(ISBN 1 875401 48 2)
Looking for a good book by Reginald Thomson
A literary tour de force. The Author loved reading, collecting good books, and learning from them. His lifetime 'Looking for a good book' has left this remarkable legacy, a unique potted history of Australia worthy of inclusion in any good library collection. Time spent in Papua New Guinea pre-Independence, is also well recorded by this diligent bibliophile. ISBN 978-1876344542
Meeting the Challenge by Edited by Gail Burke
Personal stories of Australian teachers in Papua New Guines Pre-Independence 1955-1975.
(ISBN 1 876344 42 3)
Moving On - Five generations of the Whybird Family by Allan Whybird
Unique history of five generations in the one industry. Packed with personal anecdotes - humour, determination and integrity. The story of this family is also the story of the city of Ipswich in Queensland, Australia. Photographs and illustrations.
(ISBN 1 875401 33 4)
My father - an ordinary hero. Stalag XXA by Steve Woolcock
This is the true story of my father who enlisted in England and went to war in 1939. He was captured in France, early on and was marched to Poland where he experienced the truth of this clairvoyant’s reading and much more ... This story will make you cry and laugh as my father makes the most of life at Stalag XXA. ISBN 1 875401 89 X
Nineteenth Century Settlers by Allen J. W. Murray
A family history about the author's ancestors who migrated from Scotland, Ireland and England, their descendants and some of their relatives who settled in Queensland in the 1800s.
Pathways to Adventure by W.B. Sandy Thomas
Compiled by Denis McLean and published by Dryden Press in New Zealand, the extraordinary life of Major General WB 'Sandy' Thomas, CB, DSO, MC and bar, ED, Silver Star (USA) is well documented in this book. New Zealand readers should source this through Dryden Press. ISBN 0-476-00611-2
Sir by Major Eddie Prince rtd
From the Royal Military College of Sandhurst to active service in Burma in the Second World War. Action, humor, history. Author became headmaster of Slade School in Warwick, Queensland Australia, and brought a wealth of experience into the education of generations of young Australians. This is a young/old man's vivid recollection of incidents, stories and adventures set in those historic years of world conflict half a century ago.
(ISBN 1 875401 37 7)
The Brothers Keid by Cedric Hampson
World War I family memoirs.
(ISBN 1 876344 39 3)
The Dick Family History by Paul Gorter
Family history of the descendants of John and Agnes Dick who migrated to Australia in 1840 and settled in Port Macquarie in 1841.
(ISBN 0 646447 54 8)
The Greeks in Queensland - a history from 1859-1945 by Denis A. Conomos
A detailed history of the Greeks in Queensland from the beginning of Statehood in 1859 to the end of the Second World War. A large number of the Greeks in Australia came from Greeks in New South Wales who again migrated north. This deals with the life in Greece, departure, voyage, arrival and experiences in Australia of the Greek migrants who settled in Queensland prior to 1946.
(ISBN 1 875401 97 0)
The Orchid Beach Story - tales of Fraser Island and Hervey Bay by Reginald R. Barnewall
The Orchid Beach Story is printed on high quality matt art paper with numerous historical black and white and colour photographs. The story is one of determination, of achievement against the odds, of success - and of witness to obliteration of so much effort. But from that vision, other foundations were laid ... Over 300 pages of fascinating reading. Published December 2006.
The Saddest Chapter by Linda Rossow
The Black Death came to Queensland through the immigrant port of Maryborough in Queensland in 1905. This is the story of how it was contained and eliminated, and especially of the heroism of two nurses who quarantined themselves with the victims, and died with them. ISBN 978-1876344627
The Thousand Odd Nights by H J Head
Powerful personal account of life as a prisoner of war in Changi and Japan. Written in the year of author's return.
(ISBN 1 875401 54 7)
The Wanderings of a London East-ender by Len Selva
A well-told story of an interesting life. The author was born in London and lived through two World wars, serving in the armed forces during WWII. He later migrated to Australia to raise his family.
(ISBN 1 875401 83 0)
They Came to Bromelton by Patricia Savage
A beautiful book about a delightful property located near Beaudesert in South East Queensland. Patricia and her husband Russell lived there for many years and made the homestead gardens a splendid showcase and a haven of tranquility.
(ISBN 1 876344 24 5)
Valuing our Heritage by Noel Adsett
Published to celebrate the Centenary of the construction of Saint Andrew's Uniting Church, Brisbane.
(ISBN 1 876344 36 9)
Waiting for My Breasts to Grow by Sue Shand
A humorous glimpse into the secret life of a girl's boarding school. Sue Shand shares the experiences of falling in love, first tongue kisses, school dances, and best of all the fight and pranks with the 'enemy', the teachers. Laugh and cry with Sue, as her memories trigger some of your own. ISBN 1 876344 40 7 Launched by Sallyanne Atkinson AO (also a St Hilda's graduate) in Brisbane at a cocktail party 6 for 6.30 pm at Victoria Park Golf Club Ballroom Fri 27 October 2006.
Wings over Samoa - a Polynesian Story by Reginald R. Barnewall and Brian W. Leamy
Wings over Samoa is a Polynesian story – and the genesis of a South Pacific Island airline which has contributed more than any other factor to building the thriving economy of modern Samoa. Wings over Samoa describes the advent of commercial aviation in Samoa – opening up the tourist industry to this distant island paradise.
Within the Hollowed Halls of Learning - Reflections on 37 years by John B. Woolcock
A first-hand, incisive commentary on tertiary education, but written with the humour so well developed in a lifetime of communicating with high level students. ISBN 1 876344 48 2
Yes Sir by Major Eddie Prince rtd
Another delightfully told story of the life of Eddie Prince, and the story of Slade School, Warwick, Queensland, Australia. All who studied at this remarkable school will find this a fascinating read. Anyone who was educated elsewhere will easily relate to those formative years - the essence of that era is captured to bring back long forgotten memories of education in the post-war years.
(ISBN 1 875401 76 8)
Yow-ay Bungee by Gwen Burguez
The true story of the author's father, told as he related it to her and from diaries and other records. Written as though her father had been the author, Gwen Burguez has captured the language and experiences of life in the bush in south-east Queensland over the decades following the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia.
(ISBN 1 876344 38 5)