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Book, Philip Bull, Ireland and Australia 1798-1998: Studies in culture , identity and migration, 2000
Australia's principal scholarly commemoration of the Irish Rebellion of 1798.p.365.non-fictionAustralia's principal scholarly commemoration of the Irish Rebellion of 1798. academic conferences - ireland, irish - australian history -
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Book, Tadhg Foley, Irish-Australian Studies: Papers delivered at the ninth Irish-Australian converence, Galway, April 1997, 2000
Papers of the ninth Irish Australian Conference held at Galway in1997Charts, ill, p.307.non-fictionPapers of the ninth Irish Australian Conference held at Galway in1997academic conferences - ireland, irish australian history -
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Book, Gerry Adams, Before the dawn: An autobiography, 1996
Gerry Adams recounts his growing radicalization and his leadership role in the political wing of the IRA and the British use ofSeret Courts to condemn republicans.Index, plates, il., p.327.non-fictionGerry Adams recounts his growing radicalization and his leadership role in the political wing of the IRA and the British use ofSeret Courts to condemn republicans.ireland - politics and government, gerry adams - autobiography -
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Book, Paul Gardiner SJ, An extraordinary Australian: Mary MacKillop, 1994
History of Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart.Index, plates, map, ill, p.486.non-fictionHistory of Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart.mary mckillop - 1842-1909, nuns - aistralia - biography -
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Book, John C. Heenan, A crown of thorns: An autobiography 1951-1963, 1974
An autobiography covering John Heenan's years as Bishop of Leeds and Archbishop of Liverpool, concluding with his return to his native diocese of Westminster as Archbishop in September 1963.Index, plates, ill., p.399.non-fictionAn autobiography covering John Heenan's years as Bishop of Leeds and Archbishop of Liverpool, concluding with his return to his native diocese of Westminster as Archbishop in September 1963.cardinals - england - biography, catholic priests - biography -
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Book, Tom Prior, A knockabout priest: The story of Father John Brosnan, 1985
A combination of memoir and biography of John Brosnan who was a catholic priest and Chaplain of Pentridge Prison, Melbourne. He was closely associated with the last prison hanging in Victoria.Plates, ill, p.170.non-fictionA combination of memoir and biography of John Brosnan who was a catholic priest and Chaplain of Pentridge Prison, Melbourne. He was closely associated with the last prison hanging in Victoria.john brosnan - biography, priests - australia -
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Book, Maurice O'Sullivan, Twenty years A-growing, 1950
O'Sullivan's memoir of growing up on Great Blasket, a sparsely inhabited Gaelic-speaking island off the Atlantic coast of Ireland.Maps, p.298.non-fictionO'Sullivan's memoir of growing up on Great Blasket, a sparsely inhabited Gaelic-speaking island off the Atlantic coast of Ireland.ireland - blasket islands, ireland - biography - maurice o'sullivan -
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Book, John Hussey, Henry Backhaus Doctor of Divinity: Pioneer priest of Bendigo, 1982
The best known name in early Bendigo was 'Henry Backhaus'. Businessman, financier, priest, musician, civic leader, philanthropist, healer of the sick. Reverend H. Backhaus was both founder of the Catholic Church and a founding father of the City of Bendigo.Index, plates, p.206.non-fictionThe best known name in early Bendigo was 'Henry Backhaus'. Businessman, financier, priest, musician, civic leader, philanthropist, healer of the sick. Reverend H. Backhaus was both founder of the Catholic Church and a founding father of the City of Bendigo.bendigo - victoria - history, roman catholic church - bendigo -
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Book, Mairi Harman, James Forbes of Melbourne: Pioneer clergyman and educator, 2001
James Forbes' one great object was the advancement of pure religion and education among the people of Port Phillip. He was the first settled clergyman of Port Phillip District.Index, bib, maps, plates, ill, p.164.non-fictionJames Forbes' one great object was the advancement of pure religion and education among the people of Port Phillip. He was the first settled clergyman of Port Phillip District.presbyterian clergy - melbourne - biography, educators - victoria -
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Book, Fr. James McDyer, Fr McDyer of Glencolumbkille: An autobiography, 1982
A rugged, individualistic, sensitive and humorous personality emerges clearly from the pages of this autobiography.Plates, map, p.118.non-fictionA rugged, individualistic, sensitive and humorous personality emerges clearly from the pages of this autobiography. roman catholic church - clergy, roman catholic church - ireland -
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Book, Kevin Dalton, 'that could never be' a memoir, 2003
This memoir oscillates between pathos and humour, from life in a Limerick orphanage to eventual ordination as a Church of Ireland clergyman. This memoir celebrates determination to survive.p.182.non-fictionThis memoir oscillates between pathos and humour, from life in a Limerick orphanage to eventual ordination as a Church of Ireland clergyman. This memoir celebrates determination to survive. church of ireland - clergy -biography, ireland - social life and customs -
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Book, Colm Kiernan, Daniel Mannix and Ireland, 1984
Daniel Mannix, ardent Irish nationalist, spent half of his long life as Catholic bishop of Melbourne. The author traces the influence of Irish nationalism on one of the twentieth century's most remarkable churchmen.Index, bib, ill, maps. p.226.non-fictionDaniel Mannix, ardent Irish nationalist, spent half of his long life as Catholic bishop of Melbourne. The author traces the influence of Irish nationalism on one of the twentieth century's most remarkable churchmen.daniel mannix - biography, roman catholic church - bishops -
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Book, John Chandler, Forty years in the wilderness, 1990
A biography of an English migrant family who arrived during the nineteenth century. Soon after arrival their 11 year old son and author was orphaned leaving him provider for his family. He eventually rose to be a prominent merchant always supported by faith and hard labour.Index, p.216.non-fictionA biography of an English migrant family who arrived during the nineteenth century. Soon after arrival their 11 year old son and author was orphaned leaving him provider for his family. He eventually rose to be a prominent merchant always supported by faith and hard labour.victoria - social life and customs., baptists - victoria - biography -
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Book, Nancy Carduso, Lucky eyes and a high heart: The life of Maud Gonne, 1978
Biography of Maud Gonne, Irish revolutionary activist of the early twentieth century.Index, plates, ill, p.411.non-fictionBiography of Maud Gonne, Irish revolutionary activist of the early twentieth century.maud gonne - biography, feminists - ireland - biography -
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Book, Risteard Mulcahy, Memoirs of a medical maverick, 2010
Biography by Professor Mulcahy, son of General Richard Mulcahy. He was head of the cardiology department and heart disease research at St. Vincent's Hospital in Dublin. He was also Past President of the Irish Medical Association.Plates, p.237.non-fictionBiography by Professor Mulcahy, son of General Richard Mulcahy. He was head of the cardiology department and heart disease research at St. Vincent's Hospital in Dublin. He was also Past President of the Irish Medical Association.risteard mulcahy - autobiography, cardiologists - ireland -
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Book, Edna O'Brien, Mother Ireland, 1978
An autobiographical tapestry, recollections of an Irish childhood linked to an account of a journey there today, interwoven with fragments of Irish mythology, history and hearsay.Ill, p.89.non-fictionAn autobiographical tapestry, recollections of an Irish childhood linked to an account of a journey there today, interwoven with fragments of Irish mythology, history and hearsay.ireland - authors - biography, ireland - description and travel -
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Book, Samuel Levenson, Maud Gonne, 1976
A biography of Yeats' beloved, a central figure of Irish politics and literature around the turn of the twentieth century.Index, bib, plates. p.422.non-fictionA biography of Yeats' beloved, a central figure of Irish politics and literature around the turn of the twentieth century.feminists - ireland - biography, maud gonne - biography -
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Book, Joanne Hayes, My Story, 1985
Joanne Hayes own account of her life and family background in rural Ireland prior to her humiliation of a public tribunal which wrongly accused her of murder.Ill, p190.non-fictionJoanne Hayes own account of her life and family background in rural Ireland prior to her humiliation of a public tribunal which wrongly accused her of murder.ireland - biography- joanne hayes., ireland - cultural life -
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Book, Paddy Doyle, The God Squad, 1988
A remarkable, true story of a child survivor of an Irish industrial school, told with an extraordinary lack of bitterness for one so shockingly and shamefully treated.p.203.non-fictionA remarkable, true story of a child survivor of an Irish industrial school, told with an extraordinary lack of bitterness for one so shockingly and shamefully treated.child abuse - ireland, catholic church - ireland - child abuse -
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Book, Brian Behan, Mother of all the Behans, 1984
The life story of Kathleen Behan as told to her son, Brian BehanPlates, p.138.non-fictionThe life story of Kathleen Behan as told to her son, Brian Behankathleen behan - biography, ireland - social life and customs -
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Book, Doris Faber, The life of Lorena Hickok: E.R'.s friend, 1980
Biography of a personal relationship between a journalist and Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of the American President.Index, plates, ill., p.375.non-fictionBiography of a personal relationship between a journalist and Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of the American President.biography - lorena hickok., journalists - united states - biography -
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Book, Anne Clark Amor, Mrs Oscar Wilde: A woman of some importance, 1983
Biography of the early life and courtship of Constance Wilde including her life after her husband was arrested, tried and convicted.Index, bib, plates, p.231.non-fictionBiography of the early life and courtship of Constance Wilde including her life after her husband was arrested, tried and convicted.biography - mrs oscar wilde., oscar wilde 1854-1900 - marriage -
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Book, Brenda Maddox, Nora: A biography of Nora Joyce, 1988
The first full study of Nora Joyce from prior to her marriage till after the death of James Joyce.Index, bib, ill, plates. p.526.non-fictionThe first full study of Nora Joyce from prior to her marriage till after the death of James Joyce.nora joyce - biography, james joyce - personal life -
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Book, Arnold Zable, Jewels and ashes, 1991
This book is a result of a journey of discovery between centuries and continents, across inner and outer landscapes. Jewish historical experience has become mainstream Australian literature.p. 210.non-fictionThis book is a result of a journey of discovery between centuries and continents, across inner and outer landscapes. Jewish historical experience has become mainstream Australian literature.arnold zable, bialystok (poland) - social life and customs -
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Book, Mary Banotti, There's something About Mary: Conversation with Irish women politicians, 2008
Conversations with twelve Irish female politicians of the modern era.Plates, p.190.non-fictionConversations with twelve Irish female politicians of the modern era.ireland - politics - 20th century, women politicians - ireland -
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Book, Roy Keane, Keane: The autobiography, 2002
Autobiography and biography of the inspirational captain of the most famous football club in the world - Manchester United.Index, plates, p.285.non-fictionAutobiography and biography of the inspirational captain of the most famous football club in the world - Manchester United.roy keane - biography, soccer players - england - biography -
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Book, Bronwyn Fensham, Ten Victorian women, 1999
This book summarises various sources available in the PROV used to build a picture of the lives of ten women whose records are available. it highlights the information that can be found.Plates, ill, map, p.51.non-fictionThis book summarises various sources available in the PROV used to build a picture of the lives of ten women whose records are available. it highlights the information that can be found.women - victoria - history - sources, women pioneers - victoria - history -
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Book, Anne Marreco, The Rebel Countess: The life and times of Countess Markievicz, 1967
Constance Markievicz, born Gore-Booth, was known in Anglo-Irish society as the Rebel Countess, and to the Dublin poor who loved her as 'Madame'. She is chiefly known for her part in the Easter Rising of 1916, but how she came to be there, what role she played and what happened to her afterwards is a fascinating and strange story.Index, bib, ill, plates. p.295.non-fictionConstance Markievicz, born Gore-Booth, was known in Anglo-Irish society as the Rebel Countess, and to the Dublin poor who loved her as 'Madame'. She is chiefly known for her part in the Easter Rising of 1916, but how she came to be there, what role she played and what happened to her afterwards is a fascinating and strange story.ireland - biography - constance markievicz, ireland - politics and government -
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Book, Maryann Gialanella Valiulis, Portrait of a revolutionar : General Richard Mulcahy and the founding of the Irish Free State, 1992
Biography of General Richard Mulcahy, one of the founders of modern Ireland.Index, bib, ill, plates, p.245.non-fictionBiography of General Richard Mulcahy, one of the founders of modern Ireland.richard mulcahy - biography, ireland - politics and government - 20th century -
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Book, Gerry Adams, An Irish voice: The quest for peace, 1997
Gerry Adams was the leader of Sinn Fein, the Irish Republican Party, and one of the seminal figures in the peace process in Northern Ireland during the last decade of the 20th century.Index, bib, p.269.non-fictionGerry Adams was the leader of Sinn Fein, the Irish Republican Party, and one of the seminal figures in the peace process in Northern Ireland during the last decade of the 20th century.ireland - biography - gerry adams, ireland - politics and government - 20th century