Author: William Derricourt Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 317
Book Description
Old Convict Times to Gold Digging Days is an autobiography by William Derricourt. Excerpt: "My first work was breaking stones in the Domain, half a yard of two-inch stone being the allotted daily task for each man. On the Saturday afternoon we were allowed to go into the town and get small jobs of work, such as chopping wood, sweeping yards, and cleaning up for Sunday. I was at this for about a month, and had earned what was known as a "holey dollar," that is, a dollar with a piece punched out of the middle. The punched out piece was called a "dump," and was valued at thirteen pence. In return for our Saturday afternoon's work we would get quantities of scraps of food, saved up on purpose during the week, and often, if there were any government women about the places where we were employed, some tea or coffee."
Author: William Derrincourt Publisher: ISBN: Category : Convicts Languages : en Pages : 49
Book Description
Clippings from the Evening news which published this autobiographical account by William Derrincourt (also known as William Day) in parts, beginning 11 July, 1891. It tells of his transportation to Van Dieman's Land and his life as a convict and then citizen. His story was later published by New Amsterdam Book Co., 1896, under the title: Old convict days.
Author: Kay Walsh Publisher: National Library Australia ISBN: 0642105995 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 186
Book Description
Comprehensive guide to published Australian autobiographical writing which deals with life in Australia up to 1850. Entries are listed alphabetically by author's name. Includes three separate indexes to personal names, places and subjects. Walsh has worked on numerous Australian reference publications. Hooton teaches English at the Australian Defence Force Academy and is co-author of 'The Oxford Companion to Australian Literature' (1985); Walsh is assisting her in preparing a new edition.
Author: Nan Bowman Albinski Publisher: National Library Australia ISBN: 9780642106902 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 284
Author: William Henry Wilde Publisher: Melbourne ; New York : Oxford University Press ISBN: Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 780
Book Description
A comprehensive account of Australian literature from the first settlement in 1788 to the current day, this book represents the most important achievements in Australian poetry, drama, and fiction as well as non-fictional prose--journals, diaries, biographies, and autobiographies--and details the impact on the writing caused by those historical events that often serve as a work's theme. More than 3,000 informative entries cover subjects such as transportation, exploration, gold discoveries, bushranging, and outback ethos, all of which played a part in the development of the continent's literature as did the pervasive presence and influence of the Aboriginal culture. Entries range from lengthy articles on special topics to brief factual paragraphs explaining words or references. Also provided is information and reference sources on important past and contemporary writers as well as anything and everything that may have influenced their development: the growth of publishing and periodicals; the impact of movements such as nationalism, racialism, and feminism; and the contributions made by booksellers, critics, and literary associations. A major new Oxford Companion, this book makes an intriguing new genre of literature accessible to all readers.
Author: John Peach Publisher: John Peach, www.peachbooksales.com ISBN: 1876819774 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 591
Book Description
Robert Philps, later a Minister for Mines and a Queensland Premier, called it "the biggest ever mining swindle in the Colonies". He for one certainly knew, because Robert Ross himself sold Philps a swag of the Company shares in early 1888. This is the true story of multiple gold frauds by Robert Ross near Yeppoon Queensland, and a dubious Sydney Company involving many leading identities now well known in our history. Some made fortunes almost overnight and some ended up mortally wounded. The Supreme Court sessions featured most of the leading 'silks' in the Colony and even our later first Prime Minister Edmund Barton and all the sworn evidence and verdicts were meticulously recorded and then first sealed under Statute for 30 years.
Author: Fred Perry Publisher: Antarctic Press ISBN: Category : Comics & Graphic Novels Languages : en Pages : 36
Book Description
With Britanny and Brianna busy making preparations for Bri's new "mommy" status, Gina has to rely on Zan and Stripe for field help -- and the "easy-mode" expedition she picks turns out to be a construct of the enigmatic Death Trap Architect! It's going to take ALL of her wits and resources to keep her brothers-in-law from being chewed up in one of the deadliest ancient hero-meat grinders ever built!
Author: Fred Perry Publisher: Antarctic Press ISBN: Category : Comics & Graphic Novels Languages : en Pages : 36
Book Description
A routine education expedition for Professor Gina Diggers and her class becomes a nightmare when a secret tunnel opens into one of the enigmatic Death Trap Architect's strongholds! Inside, each of Gina's students is pulled away into an insidious dungeon, and Gina only has enough time to save one of them. This issue puts Gina head-to-head with the deadliest enemy she has ever faced!
Author: William Derricourt
Author: William Derrincourt
Author: Kay Walsh
Author: Nan Bowman Albinski
Author: William Derricourt
Author: William Henry Wilde
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Author: John Peach
Author: Fred Perry
Author: Fred Perry