The Russians and Australia

The Russians and Australia
Author: Glynn Barratt
Publisher: UBC Press
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2011-11-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0774843160

Known for his pioneering work on Russia's early exploits in Australia and the Pacific, historian Glynn Barratt again breaks new ground in presenting the first comprehensive study of Russian naval, social, mercantile, and scientific enterprise in New South Wales between 1807 and 1835.

Pictorial History Blacktown and District

Pictorial History Blacktown and District
Author: Alan Sharpe
Publisher: Kingsclear Books Pty Ltd
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2000
Genre: Blacktown (N.S.W.)
ISBN: 0908272642

The Pictorial History Blacktown & District is the one of the latest titles in the famous series of pictorial histories covering the suburbs of Sydney and outlying cities. It is a comprehensive journey through the pictorial history of the Blacktown area, from the early settlement days through to the newest of suburbs. From Acacia Gardens, Arndell Park, Bidwill and Blacktown through to Toongabbie, Willmot and Woodcroft, the book details the history, features and highlights of all the suburbs of the area. It contains 150 black and white photographs. The book is a joint production of Kingsclear Books and Blacktown City Council, and was funded by the Federation Community Projects Programme.

Conrad Martens in Queensland

Conrad Martens in Queensland
Author: John Gladstone Steele
Publisher:
Total Pages: 188
Release: 1978
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Biographical sketch; Martens visit to the Brisbane area and Darling Downs; notes on and illustrations of his sketches and paintings including a few depicting the Aborigines.