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Hedland, Aud Lang Syne by E.G Clutterbuck & Betty Doohan [ISBN 0 85905 327 X], (2003 Reprint), Soft Cover, 50pp illustrated, 170grams $22.00 A visual and written record of the Moore family, one of the early pioneering families of the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Heroes Have Wings by Peter Firkins, 1993 [ISBN 0 85905 179 X], (1993 New), Soft Cover, 226pp, illustrated, 300grams, $28.00 The stories of RAAF aces in the great air battles of WWII, most told for the first time. The author is one of Australia’s best-known military historians.
History of the North West of Australia by J.S. Battye [ISBN 0 85905 057 2], (1985 reprint of 1915 edition), Hard Cover, 322pp, illustrated, quarto, 1005grams, $95.00* Contains details of some 230 early North West settlers, their families and 100 stations. It is the most valuable source of pre-1915 information on the North West.
History of Whalers on the South Coast of New Holland from 1800 – 1888, The by Rod Dickson [ISBN 085 905 394 6], (2007 New), Hard cover, A4, cleat sewn, 640pp, 2kg, $120* This volume traces the history of over 700 individual ships and their voyages from American, French, British and Colonial ports to the southern shores and offshore waters of todays Western Australia from Cape Leeuwin to the Head of the Great Australian Bight.
Horses Horses Horses edited by Flora Stuart Lee [ISBN 0 85905 125 0], (1989 New), Soft Cover, 79pp, illustrated, 130grams, $10.00 A celebration of the part played by horses in the development of Australian life in the days before tractors, cars and trucks.
Hoovers Millions and how he made them. by James O’Brien [ISBN 0 85905 340 7], (2005 reprint of 1932 edition), Soft Cover, 516pp, 800grams $66.00* Direct sale only Herbert Hoover, President of the United States of America, 1928-1932, worked for Bewick, Moreing and Co. on the Sons of Gwalia mine at Leonora, Western Australia, in 1897 and 1898.
How to Cook Wheat by Mary Farrelly. [ISBN 0 85905 385 7] ,(2006 reprint), soft cover , A4 , spiral bound, 42pp, 150 grams, $10* A depression cookbook with many great old ads. A series of recipes using whole wheat and including the original advertisements
H.W.B. Talbot – Exploring the Golden West by Len Talbot [ISBN 978-0-85905-418-8], (2008 New), Soft Cover, A4, 200 pages, illustrated, 560 grams, $40.00* The biography of one of the best-known exploration geologists of Western Australia.
In Australian Tropics by Alfred Searcy. Foreword by Dr. C.C. McKnight [ISBN 0 85905 067 X], (1984 reprint of 1909 edition with new material), Hard Cover, 478pp, 650grams, $40.00 Searcy led an adventurous life as a customs officer in the Northern Territory in the 1880s. Experiences of the North, buffalo and crocodile hunting, the natives, Chinese, history of the early settlements, and more.
Incident at Afghan Rocks, The edited by P.J. Bridge, J. Crocker, S. Gullefer, I. Murray and G. Dreezens. [ISBN 978-0-85905-437-9], (2008 New), A4, Soft Cover, pp, illustrated, grams. $22.00* The details of the shooting of two Afghans by R.B. Knowles in 1894 near Balladonia, for defiling a waterhole, are brought together for the first time. The incident is now part of Australian folklore.
In the Hands of Providence by W.J. Peasley [ISBN 0 86778 056 8], (1995 New), Soft Cover, 232pp, illustrated, 340grams, $28.00 The desert journeys of David Carnegie.
Into The West edited by Chris Holyday [ISBN 0 86778 363 6], (2005 New), Soft Cover, A4, 158pp, illustrated, 440grams, $25.00* The Western Australian goldrushes of the 1890’s witnessed the first major encounter between Australians West and East. Henry Lawson led the charge of writers who came West. This book showcases those writers and some of their works in what was a little known period of great literary activity which would prove significant for both Western Australia and Australia.
Iron in the Fire by by Edgar Morrow 1896-1953, was born in Lancashire, England and arrived in Western Australia as a youth of twelve with his family to go farming at Dongerlocking. At the start of World War I he enlisted in the 28th Battalion, attaining the rank of Corporal and served in Gallipoli and France, where he was twice wounded. [ISBN 0 85905 360 1], (2006 reprint of 1934 edition), Soft Cover, 136pp,190grams, $22.00
Java Rabble - a story of a ship, slavery and survival by Fred Skeels OAM ISBN 978-0-85905-419-5, (2008 new),158 pages, 160 x 240, Soft Cover, illustrated, 280 grams, $30.00. Postage Australia wide $5.50. Fred was on HMAS Perth when it was sunk in the Battle of Sunda Straits in March, 1942. This is the story of a young sailor, joining in 1941 at 18. A year later he and his mates were in the great battles of the Java Sea and Sunda Straits in which the Perth and its allies were sunk.
Journals of Australian Exploration 1846-1861 by A.C. and F.T. Gregory [ISBN 0 85905 258 3], (2002 reprint of 1884 edition with 20% larger text), Soft Cover, illustrated, 340grams, $35.00. Journals of nine expeditions from 1846 to 1861.
Journal of the Brockman Droving Expedition of 1874-75 to the North of Western Australia, The Edited by Nan Broad with Peter Bridge. [ISBN 0 85905 366 0], (2006 New), Hard Cover, Dust Jacket, 177pp, illustrated, 475 grams, $60.* The story of one of the greatest early stock droves in Australia.
Maps to Accompany - Journals of Australian Exploration 1846-1861 by A.C. and F.T. Gregory $22.00 for set of four Maps not previously published and that have not previously been available to readers. Please note that while these maps are not identical with those listed in 2002 edition, they appear to be all those published by Gregorys.
Journal of the Calvert Scientific Exploring Expedition, 1896-7, The by L.A. Wells [ISBN 0 85905 184 6], (Facsimile 1993 reprint of 1902 edition), Soft Cover, 62pp, quarto, illustrated, map, 250grams, $35.00 The journal of the fateful expedition on which two men disappeared. Details of Larry Wells’ unsuccessful search for the men who where later found dead from thirst.
Judex – Judging the Fields by Fred Casey, edited by Peter Bridge with Celene Bridge. [ISBN 0 85905 421 7], (2007 New), Soft cover, A4, 37pp, saddle, 150 grams, $20* Fred was the surveyor of the Kalgoorlie Council and a prospector who died on the dumps, chasing the wily weight. He was the first historian of early Kalgoorlie.
Kanowna’s Barrowman - James Balzano -The Early History of Kalgoorlie’s Goldrushes edited by George Compton and Ron Manners [ISBN 0 85905 176 5], (1993 New), Soft Cover, 400pp, illustrated, 500grams, $35.00 The diary of Balzano’s wheelbarrow journey through the 1890s goldrushes is a unique record, detailing the men and women he met, their successes and tragedies, his own life and experiences
Kimberley Scenes edited by C. Clement & P.J. Bridge [ISBN 0 85905 145 5], (1991 New), Hard Cover, 310pp, illustrated, 550grams, $40.00 Accounts of A. Lucanus, P. Saunders, D. Swan, J. Collins, E. Hardman, A Forbes, R. Wolfe, W.E. Routledge, A.G. Layman, F. Markusson, C.D. Price, P. Leahy, P.M. Durack and their times in the Kimberley. A magnificent collection of reminiscences of the early days of Kimberley: the gold rush, droving and police work in the Northern territory with 100 illustrations of the period.
Kingdom of Shylock, The (Revised) by Frank Anstey MP. [ISBN 0 85905 392 X], (2006 reprint), Soft Cover, A4, 112pp, Illustrated, 315g, $30.* First published in 1917, when it was repressed. This is a reprint of the second edition. Frank Anstey (1865-1940) was a leader of the Labor Party, a committed socialist, supporter of public finance and the Commonwealth Bank, and viewed WWI as “a war of rival capitalists”.
Knights of the Boomerang by H. Basedow [ISBN 0 85905 247 8], 2004 reprint of 1935 edition, Soft Cover, 120pp, illustrated, 170grams, $22.00 Episodes from a life spent among the native tribes of Australia. Set mainly in the Northern Territory.
Krakatoa in Western Australia. Pseudobitumen by Peter J. Bridge [ISBN 0 85905 414 4], (2007 New, e-published 2006, in the Dollypot, Greenhide and Spindrift column Vol.1 No.7 – 8.), 30 pp, saddle, Soft Cover, A4, 125 grams, $20* When Krakatoa lifted off, WA rang like a bell and many strange seismic activities were recorded. Pseudobitumen from desert caves has intrigued investigators for over 150 years.
Lady Bushranger by Pat Studdy-Clift [ISBN 0 85905 223 0], 1996, Soft Cover, 150mm x 228mm, 240pp, illustrated, 340grams, $28.00 The story of the Lady Bushranger, Elizabeth Jessie Hickman
Lakewood Woodline, 1937 – 1964, The by Phil Bianchi and Ray Tovey. [ISBN 0 85905 422 5], (2007 New), A4 perfect bound, Soft Cover, 220pp, illustrated, 610 grams, $40.00 Combined documents, photographs, and reminiscences of those who lived on the Lakewood line. Of great goldfields interest.
Law Provides, The by E. Morrow [ISBN 0 85905 060 2], (1984 reprint of 1937 edition with new material), Soft Cover, 328pp, illustrated, SC 450grams, $28.00 Morrow recounts his Police patrols through the North West Kimberley and the Murchison after World War I, chasing cattle spearers, killers and tracking lost men. A view of the North recorded by few others.
Leaves from a Prospectors Diary by J.E. Tregurtha [ISBN 0 85905 212 5], (1996 New), Soft Cover, 225pp, illustrated, 295grams, $28.00 Reminiscences of prospecting in Western Australia from the 1890s to the 1930s. With Billy Frost, Tregurtha opened up many areas. He recounts his desert expeditions and his time in the Klondyke and New Guinea.
Legal Executions in Western Australia by Brian Purdue [ISBN 1 875778 00 4], (1993 New), Soft Cover, 85pp, illustrated, 125grams, $16.50 Details of all executions and also those sentenced to death and reprieved.
Legend of the Kimberley – Lawson Holman – Flying Doctor by Janet Holman [ISBN 0 85905 349 0], (2004 New), Soft Cover, 180pp, illustrated, 245grams, $25.00 inc post Dr Lawson Holman lived in Derby from 1956 until the end of 1970. He related many entertaining stories and interesting incidents which provide intriguing glimpses of characters and life in the Kimberley in those days. These, forming the bulk of the book, are woven into the story of his life. Available direct from the Royal Flying Doctor, Jandakot Airport, 08 9417 6499
Liberty Call by Ian Johnson [ISBN 0 85905 289 3], (2003 New), Soft Cover, 364pp heavily illustrated, 625grams $60.00* The visits of the U.S. Navy to W.A., 1975 to 2002.
*Life and Adventure in Northern Australia* by Thomas Traine. [ISBN 0 85905 367 9] (2005 New), 62pp, A4, Perfect bound, illust., 190 grams, $22.00. Tom Traine was one of the overlanders from Queensland to the West in the 1880s. His story covers the opening of the Barkley Tablelands, Black Jack Reid, the Ragged Thirteen, aboriginal encounters, running pubs and stations and the first development of Port Hedland
List of Nuggets found in Victoria by E.J. Dunn [ISBN 0 85905 013 0], (1979 reprint of 1912 edition with new material), Soft Cover, 69pp, illustrated, foolscap, 280grams, $28.00 A compilation of data on 1360 nuggets each weighing over 20 ozs.
Loaming For Gold by Sam Cash, with a Foreword and biographical notes by Bob Sheppard. [ISBN 0 85905 431 4], (2008 Reprint with new material), Soft Cover, 84pp, illustrated, 150grams. $22.00. The technique of loaming has found many new gold mines and millions of $ of gold. This book by the ‘Prince of Loamers’ is an essential handbook for prospectors. It gives the potential for the creation of great wealth.
Londonderry - The Golden Hole by A. Sprake [ISBN 0 85905 160 9], (1991 New), Hard Cover, 236pp, illustrated, 430grams, $28.00 The full story of the 1890s’ share fiasco that shattered London and Western Australia.
Longest Fence in the World: The History of the No. 1 Rabbit Proof Fence by F.H. Broomhall [ISBN 0 85905 147 1], (1991 New), Soft Cover, 198pp, illustrated, 270grams, $28.00. The Fence was built to stem the devastatingly destructive hordes of rabbits eating their way west across Australia. On completion it was maintained by eight boundary riders.
Loreto by J. Stephenson [ISBN 0 85905 115 3], (1988 New), Soft Cover, 108pp, illustrated, 200grams, $22.00 History of the Loreto School in Perth. Well illustrated. A must for Loreto “old girls”.
Lucky Ross by W.H. Ross [ISBN 0 85905 203 6], (1994 New), Soft Cover, 288pp, illustrated, 360grams, $28.00 John Ross served on the HMAS Sydney and HMAS Canberra. This unique account will become a naval classic.
*Lure of the North* by F. W. Gunning [ISBN 0 85905 396 2], (2007, reprint), Hard Cover, dj, 272pp, illustrated, 720 grams, $75.00* Lure of the North is the story of George Gooch and the opening up of the Gascoyne. Long out of print and reaching $600 plus as a rare book, it has been reprinted courtesy of the Gunning and Gooch families. This new facsimile, limited edition, is case bound with a dust jacket.

Hoovers Millions and how he made them. by James O’Brien [ISBN 0 85905 340 7], (2005 reprint of 1932 edition), Soft Cover, 516pp, 800grams $66.00* Direct sale only

Hoovers Millions and how he made them. by James O’Brien
[ISBN 0 85905 340 7], (2005 reprint of 1932 edition), Soft Cover, 516pp, 800grams $66.00* Direct sale only