The classic of Northern Territory pastoral exploration. Bluey Buchanan, old “Paraway”, was one of Australia’s greatest bushmen.
Paddy Baker (1898-1988) was born in Yundamindra on the north-eastern goldfields of W.A. His love of films remained throughout his life.
Paddy was one of the great Australian characters of the late 19C, from the British Army to the Eureka Stockade, and beyond.
Father Barry May, WA’s first full-time Police Chaplain, attended scenes of great trauma, relying on his faith during grim times.
A story of a sly grog seller who influenced Laverton’s early goldfields, living a tumultuous life and dying destitute.
Hooley, under ‘Bucolic,’ described numerous pastoral properties from Kimberley to the Southwest.
Pat Hughes was a notable prospector and selfless figure in the Alluvial Rights Riots of 1898, embodying Kipling’s ideals.
New edition updated to 2001, with 11 more pages. Paynes Find, 400 kilometres north of Perth, is one of Western Australia’s most isolated towns and to most people represents nothing more th...
From John Brockman’s 1912 manuscript. With a Foreword by Mike McCarthy of the Maritime Museum, and edited by Peter J Bridge.
The pearling classic, impossible to obtain. With tipped in colour plates and map. A study of pearls and pearling regions of the world. Early WA pearling.