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Queensland Local History

127385
DIATLOFF, G; Compiler.

Noxious Plants of Queensland.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. [v], 100; text illustrated with numerous b/w. drawings, bound in original stiff stapled wrappers, stamp on wrapper and a small stain, otherwise a very good copy.
Sherwood, Qld.; The Alan Fletcher Research Station, Department of Lands; 1979. Click here to Order
AUD$40

127361
DIXON, JOAN M; HUXLEY, LINDA; Editor.

Donald Thomson's Mammals And Fishes Of Northern Australia.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. xii, 210; text illustrated with numerous photographs, maps, 3 appendices, references, index; dustjacket, a fine copy.
Melbourne; Thomas Nelson; 1985.
A unique record of the work of a brilliant zoologist and anthropologist far advanced for his time. This superb collection of photographs taken in the harsh conditions of northern Australia, show a remarkable diversity of Australian fauna, their habitats and also the native inhabitants of the north. The text includes notes from the diaries and records which Thomson kept on his travels. Click here to Order
AUD$26

127479
HADDON, A. C; Editor.

Reports Of the Cambridge Anthropological Expedition to Torres Straits. Volume I. General Ethnography.
First Edition; Demy 4to; pp. xvi, 422, xi (plates); text illustrated with 10 maps, 11 b/w. photographic plates, 50 text figures, 2 diagrams, bibliography, bound in original brown cloth, title lettered in gilt on spine, very good clean copy.
Cambridge; At The University Press; 1935.
Foundational work in anthropology. This volume offers comprehensive insights into the social structures, customs, and daily lives of the Torres Strait Islanders, combining meticulous field observations with cultural analysis. Haddon's pioneering approach set standards in ethnography, emphasizing detailed, respectful documentation. It's an essential resource for those interested in early anthropological methodologies and Oceania studies. Click here to Order
AUD$350

127156
JARL, MOONIE. (WILF REEVES).

The Legends of Moonie Jarl.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 44; text with 9 full page, coloured illustrations, several b/w. text illustrations, bound in original illustrated cloth, dustjacket a little chipped on edges, good copy.
Brisbane; Jacaranda Press; 1964. Click here to Order
AUD$30

127520
LANDSBOROUGH, WILLIAM.

Journal Of Landsborough's Expedition From Carpentaria, In Search Of Burke And Wills. With a Map Showing His Route.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 128; new b/w frontispiece with original protective tissue guard, map is complete; new 1/4 green cloth spine with original pink printed boards, boards are worn and stained, light flecking to head page edges, a good copy.
Melbourne; Wilson & Mackinnon Printers; 1862.
Landsborough (21 February 1825- 16 March 1886) was selected by the governments of Victoria and Queensland to lead one of the four parties sent out to search for Burke and Wills, his party set out from the Gulf of Carpentaria southwards. Although failing in its prime objective, the expedition chartered the location of much prime grazing land. Click here to Order
AUD$300

127482
MACDONALD, J. G.

Journal Of J. G. Macdonald, On An Expedition To The Gulf Of Carpentaria And Back.
Deluxe Facsimile Edition; Cr. 8vo; pp. iv, 60; portrait frontispiece, folding map in pocket at rear; original full black leather binding, title lettered in gilt on spine and front, previous owner's bookplate to front endpaper, very good copy.
Bundaberg; Corkwood Press; 1994.
Limited Edition of 30 copies bound in full leather. This copy being number 14. Click here to Order
AUD$95

127195
THE MAPOON PEOPLE; ROBERTS, J. P; McLEAN, D; Editors.

Mapoon- Book One. The Mapoon Story. Book Two. The Mapoon Story According To The Invaders. Book Three. The Cape York Aluminium Companies And The Native Peoples.
First Editions; Demy 4to's; pp. Book 1. 24, Book 2. 112, Book 3. 104; texts with numerous b/w. illustrations throughout, map illustrations, each bound in original stiff stapled illustrated wrapper, very good set.
Fitzroy, Victoria; International Development Action; 1975.
The series offers a powerful account of the colonial history of Mapoon, a small Indigenous community in Cape York, Australia. Together, these books provide a compelling critique of colonial exploitation and its ongoing effects. Click here to Order
AUD$120

127486
NUTTALL, G. T.

The Jersey Breed: History of its Development and Progress in Queensland.
First Edition; Demy 8vo; pp. 877; text with numerous b/w. photographic illustrations, list of members, bound in original full black leather, title lettered in gilt on spine and front board, gilt blind-stamped decoration to front board, very good copy.
Brisbane; The Jersey Cattle Society Of Queensland; 1938.
The book highlights the adaptability, hardiness, and productivity of Jersey cattle in Queensland’s climate, offering insights valuable for breeding and dairy operations. Historically, the book traces the breed's introduction, growth, and establishment in Australia, emphasizing its role in transforming the dairy industry. Nuttall's detailed accounts of selective breeding and agricultural practices provide a comprehensive look at how Jerseys shaped Queensland's dairy farming landscape. Click here to Order
AUD$250

127524
Queensland Government.

The Upper Burnett And Callide Valley Districts Queensland. Large Areas of Agricultural, Dairying, and Grazing Land : Available for Selection:
New Edition; Demy 8vo; 120; numerous b/w illustrations, large foldout coloured map, bound in original stiff illustrated wrapper, good copy.
Brisbane; Compiled and Issued by The Queensland Government Intelligence and Tourist Bureau; n.d. [circa 1925]. Click here to Order
AUD$175

127528
TOWNSVILLE.

"Advance Australia" Townsville Chamber Of Commerce Jubilee Brochure, 1882-1932.
First Edition; Cr. 4to; pp. 112; 30 b/w. illustrations, numerous advertisements many illustrated, bound in original stiff illustrated wrappers, wrappers a little chipped on spine otherwise a very good copy. SCARCE.
Townsville: Printed by D. W. Hastings 7 Sons Pty. Limited; 1932. Click here to Order
AUD$190