Sketches of life in Perth in the 1830s, from the perspective of a 'young man about town'.
A memoir of the author's travels through bush regions of Australia before and after WWI.
A detailed account of York, Western Australia, covering its first 50 years.
A series of six volumes detailing stories and reminiscences from the early goldfields between the 1890s and 1930s.
A collection of pre-WWII material on Nullarbor crossings, focusing on diverse modes of travel across a century.
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.