Australian Orders, Page Four

History and background from selected publishers.

NOTE: if ordering MORE THAN TWO BOOKS, or ordering for post OUTSIDE AUSTRALIA, please email sales@railheritagewa.org.au for a correct postage cost.

From Plumb-bobs to Satellites - measuring Western Australia's development 1950s - 1990s Edited by Geoffrey Higham, with Gary Cotterell and Grey Roughan.

Surveyors are the unsung heroes of Western Australia's economic development. During the agricultural boom of the 1950s to the dramatic expansion of the resources industries in the 1960s, teams of surveyors measured and pegged land for farms and mines, railways and offshore, often under primitive conditions.

From Plumb Bobs to Satellites charts the course of Western Australia's development through the eyes of surveyors and map-makers, and in particular the work of one trailblazing WA surveying company. Associated Surveys was not afraid to embrace new technology and the company became known worldwide for its capabilities and cutting edge innovation.

With numerous photos, most in colour, and vivid recollections from former staff - fascinating reading for anyone interested in the surveying profession and the history of Western Australia's development.

170 pages, art paper, numerous photos, perfect binding.


Postage $11.00.

$39.50

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The history of the Hopetoun Ravensthorpe railway by Ann Williams.

The railway link between Hopetoun and Ravensthorpe provided a vital service, linking inland to port. Its history makes fascinating reading, although not long lived. It enabled the start of grain growing in the district, while a long siding was built for a smelter which for a while processed local ores for gold.
The author has found a surprising number of images.
24pp, well illustrated.

Postage $5.00.

$9.50

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Lost Perth volume 2 by Warren Duffy and Shelley Tonkin.

A very interesting collection of Perth memories and scenes from years gone by, in and around Perth. Buildings, transport, people, scenery, etc.
A follow-up to the popular "Lost Perth " book which sold out quickly.
A4 size, hard covers, 128 pages, numerous illustrations, including colour.

Postage $14.00.

$30.00

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Fremantle Port by John Dowson.

What makes Dowson's books special is the superb quality of the photographs, in this case spanning the period 1870-2011. The latest book by the author of Old Fremantle and Old Albany maintains his very high standard. 198 pages, photographs and plans in monochrome and colour. Ships old and new, inside and out, the wharves, trains and tracks, workmen, passengers - illustrated and put in context with insightful text. Highly recommended.

Postage $15.00.

$60.00

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Visit our shop at the Railway Museum to see our great range of books, magazines, railway items and kid's toys with a railway theme (especially the ever-popular Thomas toys).

• Books which don't last long enough to be listed here
• Rail magazines
• Coffee mugs featuring trains from our collection (unfortunately, experience has taught us not to post these)
• Historic maps
• Thomas and friends Toys
• Second hand books
• Railwayana

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