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HEADS AND TAILS Danny Sheehan & Wayne Lamotte NEW PB Two-Up Kalgoorlie
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The Story of the Kalgoorlie Two-Up School. NEW wraparound glossy softcover with extended fold-overs to mark your place in the book (see scan). Includes photographs, illustrations by Brian Northeast, bibliography and index.
178 pages, 22 x 14 cms, Wescolour Press, first edition 1985. The photographs form part of the description. ISBN-10: 095894430X
This well researched and highly interesting book is a first ever study of Australia's national game. It traces two-up's early beginnings when the First Fleet arrived in 1788 and, in particular, provides an in-depth look at its development on the Goldfields of Western Australia until its final legislation in 1983. The backdrop of history includes gold discoveries, race riots, gold stealing, prostitution, political intrigue, and describes many humorous and colourful stories about the characters who followed the pennies and attempted to escape capture by the Police.
All items have been cleaned with a disinfectant solution for your protection. Can be picked up from HILLARYS (any time) OR NOLLAMARA (school terms). If you require postage, please send me your postcode. To see all my current listings, please click on my name: Riverdancer.
178 pages, 22 x 14 cms, Wescolour Press, first edition 1985. The photographs form part of the description. ISBN-10: 095894430X
This well researched and highly interesting book is a first ever study of Australia's national game. It traces two-up's early beginnings when the First Fleet arrived in 1788 and, in particular, provides an in-depth look at its development on the Goldfields of Western Australia until its final legislation in 1983. The backdrop of history includes gold discoveries, race riots, gold stealing, prostitution, political intrigue, and describes many humorous and colourful stories about the characters who followed the pennies and attempted to escape capture by the Police.
All items have been cleaned with a disinfectant solution for your protection. Can be picked up from HILLARYS (any time) OR NOLLAMARA (school terms). If you require postage, please send me your postcode. To see all my current listings, please click on my name: Riverdancer.
- Date Listed:08/12/2023
- Last Edited:08/12/2023
- Condition:New
- Shipping:Shipping & Pickup
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