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The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Reginald Thompson, Cry Korea, 1952
From September 1950 Reginald Thompson reported from the frontline during the four months in which the Korean War was 'won' and 'lost'. After the Inchon landings, he followed UN forces up to the Chinese border and back, witnessing scenes of appalling brutality. No newcomer to war, Thompson was sickened by the carnage left in the wake of America s military machine, and horrified by the implications of this new form of warfare. Cry Korea is not only a powerful piece of reportage, but a cry for us all to examine the all too resonant issues of modern conflict and intervention.Index, ill, p.303.non-fictionFrom September 1950 Reginald Thompson reported from the frontline during the four months in which the Korean War was 'won' and 'lost'. After the Inchon landings, he followed UN forces up to the Chinese border and back, witnessing scenes of appalling brutality. No newcomer to war, Thompson was sickened by the carnage left in the wake of America s military machine, and horrified by the implications of this new form of warfare. Cry Korea is not only a powerful piece of reportage, but a cry for us all to examine the all too resonant issues of modern conflict and intervention.korean war 1950-1953 - history, korean war - american participation -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Melbourne University Press, The Suez war, 1957
Why did the Suez War ever come to pass? Why did Eden, against public opinion and without sufficient military capability, decide to invade Egypt? When Gamal Abdel Nasser decided to nationalize the Suez Canal, Britain and France reacted dramatically, beginning a chain of events that ultimately led to war. But why did Nasser nationalize the canal in the first place? And what part did the United States of America play in sparking the conflict that resulted in war? Paul Johnson skillfully and clearly explains the roots of the war, the many different political factors involved, the resultant invasion and its repercussions. First published in 1957, The Suez War walks us through a conflict that many historians feel should never have taken place, and one that Johnson argues has exposed i(t)he real weakness of Britain i never again can we play our unique and honourable role as keeper of the worlds conscience.p.145.non-fictionWhy did the Suez War ever come to pass? Why did Eden, against public opinion and without sufficient military capability, decide to invade Egypt? When Gamal Abdel Nasser decided to nationalize the Suez Canal, Britain and France reacted dramatically, beginning a chain of events that ultimately led to war. But why did Nasser nationalize the canal in the first place? And what part did the United States of America play in sparking the conflict that resulted in war? Paul Johnson skillfully and clearly explains the roots of the war, the many different political factors involved, the resultant invasion and its repercussions. First published in 1957, The Suez War walks us through a conflict that many historians feel should never have taken place, and one that Johnson argues has exposed i(t)he real weakness of Britain i never again can we play our unique and honourable role as keeper of the worlds conscience.suez crisis - 1956, united kingdom - foreign relations - egypt -
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Book, MacGibbon & Kee, Journey into chaos, 1958
An account of Middle East events in the 1950sIll, p.178.An account of Middle East events in the 1950smiddle east - history, middle east - politics and government -
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T.A.G. Hungerford, The ridge and the river, 1952
A novel based on the author's experiences while serving with the 2/8 Australian Commando Squadron in New Guinea, New Britain and Bougainville during World War II.p.220fictionA novel based on the author's experiences while serving with the 2/8 Australian Commando Squadron in New Guinea, New Britain and Bougainville during World War II.world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - new guinea, world war 1939-1945 - fiction -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Nelson, The autobiography of Kwame Nkrumah, 1957
An autobiographic account of the life of Kwame NkrumahIndex, ill, map, p.310.An autobiographic account of the life of Kwame Nkrumahghana - politics and government, ghana - history -
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Book, W. Blackwood, The valley of the shadow, 1949
De Wet gives his experiences as a secret agent of France in Prague, and of his capture and imprisonment by the Gestapo.Ill, p.298.non-fictionDe Wet gives his experiences as a secret agent of France in Prague, and of his capture and imprisonment by the Gestapo.world war 1939-1945 - espionage - france, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - britain -
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Book, Erich von Manstein, Lost victories, 1958
The war memoirs of Field Marshal Erich von MansteinIndex, ill, maps, p.574non-fictionThe war memoirs of Field Marshal Erich von Mansteinworld war 1939-1945 - germany - history, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - germany -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hamish Hamilton, A Year of battle, 1943
The travels of a British war correspondent during World war twoIndex, ill, maps, p.256.non-fictionThe travels of a British war correspondent during World war twoworld war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - britain, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - north africa -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Cassell, The Knights of Bushido, 1960
An account of Japanese war atrocities.Index, ill, p.329.non-fictionAn account of Japanese war atrocities.world war 1939-1945 - atrocities, japan - war crimes -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, K. Langloh Parker, The Euahlayi tribe : a study of Aboriginal life in Australia, 1905
Belief in Supreme Being; male and female descent; relationship terms (with mention of Vic., N.T. tribes); list of totems; totemic food taboos; medicine men; witch woman and native remedies; bonepointing; belief in spirits; conception beliefs; childhood customs; betrothal; firemaking; bullroarers; message sticks; initiation ceremonies & corroborees; mourning & funeral; legends & cosmology; hunting finding food & cooking; clothing & body painting; weapons; recreations; childhood songs & song about Byamee (texts with translations)Glossary, index, p.156.Belief in Supreme Being; male and female descent; relationship terms (with mention of Vic., N.T. tribes); list of totems; totemic food taboos; medicine men; witch woman and native remedies; bonepointing; belief in spirits; conception beliefs; childhood customs; betrothal; firemaking; bullroarers; message sticks; initiation ceremonies & corroborees; mourning & funeral; legends & cosmology; hunting finding food & cooking; clothing & body painting; weapons; recreations; childhood songs & song about Byamee (texts with translations)aboriginal australians - social life and customs, aboriginal australians - religion -
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Book, K Langloh Parker, Australian legendary tales, 1953
Legends of the Narran tribe, told to author by natives; specimen of legend given in native languageBibliography, ill, p.237.non-fictionLegends of the Narran tribe, told to author by natives; specimen of legend given in native languageaboriginal australians - social life and customs, australia - folklore -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, A. B. Patterson, The collected verse of A. B. Patterson, containing The man from Snowy River, Rio Grande, Saltbush Bill J. P, 1951
The collected verse of A. B. Patterson.p.325.non-fictionThe collected verse of A. B. Patterson.australia - poetry, australia - literary works -
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Book, Angus and Robertson, Poetical works of Henry Lawson, 1957
A collection of the poetical works of Henry Lawsonp.272fictionA collection of the poetical works of Henry Lawsonaustralia - literary works, australia - poetry -
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Book, Angus and Robertson, Prose works of Henry Lawson, 1957
Two volumes of short stories by Henry Lawson (1867-1922) . Volume one organised into four sections: 'While the Billy Boils' (first series); 'While the Billy Boils' (second series); 'On the track'; 'Over the sliprails'. Volume two organised into five sections: 'Joe Wilson'; 'Joe Wilson's Mates'; 'The romance of the swag'; 'The rising of the court'; 'Send round the hat'.Index, p.684.Two volumes of short stories by Henry Lawson (1867-1922) . Volume one organised into four sections: 'While the Billy Boils' (first series); 'While the Billy Boils' (second series); 'On the track'; 'Over the sliprails'. Volume two organised into five sections: 'Joe Wilson'; 'Joe Wilson's Mates'; 'The romance of the swag'; 'The rising of the court'; 'Send round the hat'. australia - social life and customs, australia - literary works -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Angus and Robertson, Humorous verses, 1937
A collection of verse by Henry LawsonIndex, p.181.non-fictionA collection of verse by Henry Lawsonaustralia - poetry, australia - literary works -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Oxford University Press, The poems of Adam Lindsay Gordon, 1946
Sea spray and smoke drift - Bush ballads and galloping rhymes - Ashtaroth.Index, notes, appendices, p.388.fictionSea spray and smoke drift - Bush ballads and galloping rhymes - Ashtaroth.australia - poetry, australia - literary works -
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Book, Angus And Robertson, Selected verse of C. J. Dennis, 1951
The selected verse of C. J. DennisIll, glossary, p.219.fictionThe selected verse of C. J. Dennisaustralia - literary works, australia - poetry -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Angus & Robertson, The songs of a sentimental bloke, 1917
The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke, a comic verse novel, was first published in book form in 1915 and sold more than sixty thousand copies in nine editions within a year. By the mid-1970s nearly three hundred thousand copies had been sold internationally.Ill, p.133.fictionThe Songs of a Sentimental Bloke, a comic verse novel, was first published in book form in 1915 and sold more than sixty thousand copies in nine editions within a year. By the mid-1970s nearly three hundred thousand copies had been sold internationally. australia - poetry, australia - literary works -
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Book, Australasian Publishing Co, Here was glory, 1944
Poetical works from World War twoIll, p.95.fictionPoetical works from World War twoworld war 1939-1945 - poetry, australia - poetry -
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Book, George Robertson and Company, Poems of Henry Clarence Kendall, 1890
A collection of poems by Henry Clarence Kendallp.328.fictionA collection of poems by Henry Clarence Kendallaustralia - poetry - 19th century, australia - literary works -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Douglas B. W. Sladen, A century of Australian song, 1888
This volume is an enlarged edition of Àustralian ballads and rhymesBibliography, p.583.fictionThis volume is an enlarged edition of À€ustralian ballads and rhymesaustralia - poetry - 19th century, australia - literary works -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Georgian House, Flying Doctor, 1947
Story of aerial medical work in Northern Territory Base Hospital at Katherine; Aborigines as patients - reactions towards white mans medicine - leprosy; Aborigines among N.T. population - house workers - guides - stockmen.ll, p.259.non-fictionStory of aerial medical work in Northern Territory Base Hospital at Katherine; Aborigines as patients - reactions towards white mans medicine - leprosy; Aborigines among N.T. population - house workers - guides - stockmen. royal flying doctor service, medical services - northern territory -
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Book, Angus and Robertson, Flynn of the Inland, 1949
The extraordinary of a classic Australian pioneer - told by Australia's 'Boswell of the Bush', Ion Idriess. Almost single-handedly John Flynn of the Australian Inland Mission brought to the outback the Flying Doctor Service and the Bush Hospitals. His magnificent vision, formed as he travelled on the back of a camel across the vast space of Australia's outback, took a lifetime of courageous commitment to bring to realityIll, p.306.non-fictionThe extraordinary of a classic Australian pioneer - told by Australia's 'Boswell of the Bush', Ion Idriess. Almost single-handedly John Flynn of the Australian Inland Mission brought to the outback the Flying Doctor Service and the Bush Hospitals. His magnificent vision, formed as he travelled on the back of a camel across the vast space of Australia's outback, took a lifetime of courageous commitment to bring to realityroyal flying doctor service, medical services - northern territory -
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Book, Paterson Press, Fairbridge Farm : the building of a farm school, 1948
A tale of the troubles, trials and vicissitudes of the Fairbridge Farm SchoolIll, p.189.non-fictionA tale of the troubles, trials and vicissitudes of the Fairbridge Farm Schoolchild migrants, school farms - western australia -
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Book, Angus and Robertson, The torch : a picture of Legacy, 1957
A history of Legacy using the exemplar of the Sydney Legacy ClubIndex, appendices, ill, p.234non-fictionA history of Legacy using the exemplar of the Sydney Legacy Clubchild welfare - australia, veterans - australia -
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Book, Robertson & Mullens, Water into gold, 1951
Issued to commemorate the golden jubilee of the Dried fruits industry in Australia.Index, ill, map, p.328.non-fictionIssued to commemorate the golden jubilee of the Dried fruits industry in Australia.irrigation - australia, dried fruits - mildura, -
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Book, W.R. Smith & Paterson, Cullenbenbong, 1945
A memoir of country life in rural New South WalesIll, p.206.non-fictionA memoir of country life in rural New South Walesaustralia - social life and customs, blue mountains -
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Book, Oxford University Press, A short history of Australia, 1937
Outline of Australian history to the outbreak of the First World War ; includes refererences to Governor George Arthur's "Black line" and George Robinson's work among Aboriginal Tasmanians.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.374.non-fictionOutline of Australian history to the outbreak of the First World War ; includes refererences to Governor George Arthur's "Black line" and George Robinson's work among Aboriginal Tasmanians. australia - history, australia - social life and customs -
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Book, Rev. John Milner et al, The cruise of HMS Galatea, Captain H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, K.G. in 1867-1868, 1969
An account of a royal visit to Australia in the steam ship HMS GalateaIll, p.487.non-fictionAn account of a royal visit to Australia in the steam ship HMS Galatearoyal visits - australia, visits of state - australia, hrh duke of edinburgh -
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Book, Ernest Scott, Australian discovery by sea, 1929
Reproduces journals and first-hand accounts of explorers & navigators, including Torres, Quiros, Tasman, Pelsart, Dampier, Cook, Bligh, La Perouse, Bass,and Flinders.Ill, maps, p.412.non-fictionReproduces journals and first-hand accounts of explorers & navigators, including Torres, Quiros, Tasman, Pelsart, Dampier, Cook, Bligh, La Perouse, Bass,and Flinders.australia - history, australia - discovery and exploration