At last someone has written an honest, factual account of the Battle of Long Tan. It's a moving story that all Australians should read. vietnam, 1966, battle of long tan

It was the late afternoon of August 18th, 1966. for three hours, in the pouring rain, amid the mud and shattered trees of the Long Tan rubber plantation in Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, a dispersed company of 100 Australians had been fighting for their lives, holding off a force of some 2500 Vietnamese. long tan, vietnam, 1966, battle of long tan

The article celebrates Walter Burley Griffin and the impact he has had on Australian architects. Boyd calls Griffin 'America's greatest ever export to Australia after the T-model Ford'.Original manuscript for an article published in "Australia" (Los Angeles), Vol.2, August – October 1964, pp.13-15.Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 6 pages. (Four copies)american influence, walter burley griffin, capitol theatre, canberra, robin boyd, manuscript

SoftcoverThank you card to Patricia from Kenneth Rowellmaria callas, soprano, biography, walsh st library

SoftcoverPhotocopy of Canberra Time review of book slipped inside pagesbenjamin boyd, fiction, walsh st library

Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust Production productionFlyer and Newspaper articleslennon the legend the music, athenaeum theatre, program, programme, australian elizabethan theatre trust production, audition registration card

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Ted Brewster, veteran Vermont MINI car racer, is competing at Winton Vic in May at the age of 84 after a lifetime of motor car racing.Ted Brewster, veteran Vermont MINI car racer, is competing at Winton Vic. brewster, ted, vermont, cars

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Thick impasto painting depicting an indigenous man with two spears and seven kangaroos in a red landscape with large rock. Signed (L.r) 'Eric Stewart 76'. eric stewart, painting, landscape, indigenous male, kangaroo, ayers rock

Index, bib, p.134.non-fictionA study of Greek and Roman mythology and heroic legendgreek mythology, roman mythology

Index, ill, p.450.This splendid compilation of tales offers a perfect introduction to the colorful pageant of Celtic myth. Its wondrous stories range from the oft-told deeds of Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table to the less-familiar adventures of mighty Finn and his Fenians, and Ulster's Champions of the Red Branch.mythology - celtic, folklore - celtic

Index, ill, p.439.non-fictionA history of chivalric romancechivalry, romance - history and criticism

A biography written with Brian Hansen of one of Carlton's most popular playersPeter Jones AKA Percy played in four Carlton Premierships, 1968,1970,1972 & 1979. Percy played in the shadow of John Nicholls but when John Nicholls retired Percy became Carlton's key ruckman. Percy kicked many goals and his celebrations are legendary. In 1980 Percy was appointed Captain Coach but did not play a game and was left stranded on 249 games. Percy played a key role in the 1972 GF rucking all day which contributed to a famous victory over Richmond. Percy wore #28285 Page Paperback BookInside Cover Autograph of Peter Jones

Index, bib, ill, p.418.non-fictionA comprehensive study of Celtic mythology, poetry and legend.celtic folklore, celtic legends

non-fictionBrochure published to commemorate the inaugural journey of the Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin. The Ghan takes its name from the 19th century Afghan camel drivers who arrived in Australia and helped to explore the country's remote interior. The original line linked Adelaide to Alice Springs was completed in 1929. After 126 years of planning, and at a cost of $1.3 billion, the first passenger train reached Darwin on 3 February 2004.the ghan, railways australia, inland railways australia, railway adelaide to darwin

ill, p.104.non-fictionAn illustrated history of the 38 class 4-6-2 steam locomotive on the New South Wales Railways and its restoration to service.locomotives -- new south wales -- history, 38 class locomotive - new south wales - history

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An Australian history book that deals with the idea of nationalism and how it developed in Australia.Hard cover book.336 pages, colour and black and white illus. Cover has painting of swagmen at camp.australia history, nationalism, australian legend, russel ward

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Soldier Settlement Lara District After World War 1Map of Lara with soldiers settlements marked 1-15 Legend of the soldiers settlements Conditional Purchase LeaseMap is numbered 1-15 Legend lists names and allotments Lease shows costings of such leasessoldier settlement lara district after world war 1

Produced b Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Branches. The Minister of the Department was the Honourable Donald R Downe and the Deputy Minister was Darrell D HiltzLarge coloured map depicting different areas and deposits. Includes a legend, symbols used, mineral abbreviations and alteration abbreviations.Symbolsnova scotia, kejimkujik lake, geological survey, cartography, mine and energy branches, donald r downe, minister, darrell d hiltz, deputy mnister, south mountain batholith project, legend, symbols

A Coloured Print of all Decorations and Awards Awarded by The Republic of VietnamLegends for each Medalframed print, decorations of honor - australia - history, awards, republic of vietnam