History and Conservation
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Country: Visions of Land and People in Western Australia |
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A Nyoongar Wordlist from the South West of Western Australia Compiled by Ross Chadwick and Peter Bindon This publication assembles several separately published word lists from South-West Australian Aboriginal languages and dialects. It is not a dictionary but a basic world list. Two listings in alphabetical order are provided: one of Aboriginal words and one of an equivalent English word or phrase. Format: A5, PB, 496pp, 650g ISBN 0 7309 5026 3 Price $21.95 (incl GST) |
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Japanese Swords and Fittings in the Western Australian Museum George Trotter This catalogue describes the swords and fitting from the Cool Collection which were collected in pre-war Europe. The swords are subdivided chronologically. Format: A4, PB 131pp, b/w & colour, 635g ISBN 07 7309 2623 0 Price $21.95 (incl GST) |
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My Albany - memories and stories (2001) John A. Genoni Author John A. Genoni has lived in Albany, Western Australia, for over eighty years. His main hobbies of historical research and short stories have been combined in this book of over fifty fascinating stories about early Albany, based on research, interviews and personal experiences.
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Albany Who & What (2001) Les Johnson Since early times the highways, byways and places of civilisation, along with the not so civilised, have been named in the memory of someone or something. Too often, memory has gone with the years, leaving only the names This book sets out to preserve the who and the what of some names in the Albany districts of Western Australia. Format A5 PB 61pp b/w photos 150g |
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The Stolen Generations - separation of Aboriginal children from their families Anna Haebich and Ann Delroy (1999) "Until as recently as the late 1960s Aboriginal children of mixed descent in Western Australia were systematically removed from their families...." This book covers the tragic story about Aboriginal children from 1829 through to what has been achieved today. The book is richly illustrated with early black and white images. Format ISBN Price $17.55 (incl GST) |
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The Foundations of Fremantle - exploring the early history of Western Australia's Port City Deborah Tout-Smith (1998) Tells the story of Fremantle's history from pre-settlement Noongar life, the arrival of British settlers in 1829, depression and radical upheavals to the new world of the early 20th century. It traces Fremantle's character through the establishment of the port, the development of local agriculture and business.....the intimate experiences of everyday life. It contains early images and photographs of the exhibition in Fremantle History Museum. Format PB 63pp 360g ISBN 0 7307 3811 6 Price $16.45 (incl GST) $14.95 |
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Voyage of Discovery to Terra Australis by Willem de Vlamingh in 1696-97 (1998) Phillip Playford This account of Vlamingh's expedition by award-winning author Phillip Playford includes accounts from Vlamingh's personal journal lost after it was translated into French in the early eighteenth century. The author recently rediscovered this translation, which has shed new light on Vlamingh and his voyage of discovery. This book was short-listed for the WA Premier's Book Awards 1999. Format 114pp 385g ISBN 0 7307 1221 4(pbk) Price PB $27.50 (incl GST) $25.00 HC $38.45 (incl GST) |
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In Old Kalgoorlie R. Pascoe and F. Thomson Beautiful and fascinating photos of the gold mining town, the work life, the social life, the buildings and the people; taken from original glass negatives from the JJ Dwyer collection 1890s to 1930s. Format 212pp 1110g ISBN 0 7309 2503 X Price $32.95 (incl GST) $29.95 |
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Conservation and Care of Collections (1998) eds David Gilroy and Ian Godfrey This book presents essential knowledge to enable the reader to preserve our heritage. Chapters cover the treatment for leather, textiles, ivory and bones, wood, paper and books, photos, paintings, ceramics, glass, stone, metals, wet material and modern organic materials. It is user-friendly and acts as a guide through some of the more technical details. Excellent colour plates. Format 181pp 635g ISBN 0 7307 1215 X Price $38.45 (incl GST) $34.95 |
