by Co-ordinator and Editor - NT Jarvis
Western Australian Government by Government Printer 1979 1979
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Published for Western Australia's 150th year since English settlement it includes maps of the Traditional Aboriginal Societies, Aboriginal language boundaries, Maritime exploration of the coast, Land exploration and of particular importance to the genealogist - maps of the spread of towns (including dates of settlement) and frontiers of settlement showing areas of settlement by date.
Plantagenet - A history of the shire of Plantagenet Western Australia
by Glover, Rhoda
For the Shire of Plantagenet by the University of Western Australia Press 1979
ISBN # if known: 0 85564 175 4
Nestled in the South West of Western Australia, surrounded by the Shires of Albany, Denmark, Manjimup and Cranbrook the Plantagenet Shire incorporates the townships of Mt Barker, Narrikup, Kendenup and Rocky Gully. This was explored in 1829 - the first year of English settlement in the state.
Meekatharra - The Gold beyond the rivers
by Edwards, Hugh
Hugh Edwards, 5 Hooley St, Swanbourne, WA 6010 1994
ISBN # if known: 0-646-20842-X
This book was produced for the Meekatharra Shire, for the 1994 Centenary. Well indexed and referenced with a very readable style.
First the Spring - a history of the Shire of Kojonup, Western Australia
by Bignell, Merle
For the Kojonup Sire Council by University of Western Australia Press 1971 and 1982
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A very well index and referenced book that is a must have for the genealogist with ties to the area. Includes lists of all members of shire council to 1982, Kojonup men who dies in the 1914-18 war and the 1939-45 war.
Westward to the Sea - Reminiscences and history of the Carnamah District 1861-1987
by Heydon, PR O.A.M.
Carnamah Historical Society, Carnamah, WA 6517 1988
ISBN # if known: 0 7316 3629 5
An unindexed book with a wealth of local knowledge.
Yammatji - Aboriginal memories of the Gascoyne
by Clark, Bryan
Hesperian Press, PO Box 317, Victoria Park WA 6100 1992
ISBN # if known: 0 85905 159 5
A compilation of memories from Aboriginal people in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia, good full page photos abound throughout. No index.
Group Settlement - Part 1 - Its origins: politics and administration
by Gabbedy, JP
University of Western Australia press 1988
ISBN # if known: 0 85564 284 X set= 0 85564 290 4
Describes a major immigration programme form the United Kingdom to WA with its genesis as far back as 1904. It covers the undertaking between 1921-1945.
A Guide to the Genealogical Collection of the State Reference Library
Library Board of Western Australia 1987
ISBN # if known: 0-7244-6942-7
The Battye Library in Perth Western Australia holds historical data for WA that provides an excellent staring point for genealogists. This book includes detailed listings of books that may help in research eg: Australian Dictionary of Biography
Directory of Members Interests - WA Genealogical Society Inc
WAGS Inc each year
ISBN # if known: 0 646 05402 3 (1991 copy)
A complete listing of the surnames being researched by the members in the year in question.
The Shire of Cranbrook - Its History and development
by Brochure Committee under the direction of OA Finlay
Southern Sentinel Press 1967
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A brief history to commemorate the opening of the new shire council offices in 1967.
Tracing you ancestors - a guide to genealogical sources in the JS Battye Library of WA History
by staff at the library
The Library Board of WA 1983
ISBN # if known: 0 7244 6929 X
A great little guide to have in your bag when you go to the library - lists what genealogical records are available.
The ways of life
by Bain, Evan (Enie)
1976 - Elders Smith Goldborough Mort Limited
1990 Silex Enterprise & Printing Co., Hong Kong on request by Uni if WA Press 1976 with two reprints in same yr and 1990
ISBN # if known: 0 7316 9718 9
An easy to read book that explains some of the hardships encountered in the outback of Western Australia.
They came to Greenough
by Ducas, Ivy
1980 Mrs Ducas
1981, 1984 and 1991 by Geraldton Historical Society 1980, 1981, 1984 and 1991
ISBN # if known: written for the descendants of Reuben and Elizabeth Morrell.
Jubilee - Shire of Cranbrook 1926 - 1976
by Brochure Committee with OA Finlay
Shire of Cranbrook 1976
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Packed full of interesting things.
The golden grain and the silver fleece - a history of Quairading from 1859-1930
by Eaton, Francis
Wescolour Press, East Fremantle WA 1979
ISBN # if known: 0 9595568 0 X
A fascinating book with loads of genealogical information inside. No index.
Roundabout Geraldton and the Victoria District
by Halley, EH and Wilson, HH
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The famous booklets "Roundabout Geraldton" and "More About the Victoria District" first published in the 1940's have long been out of print. This new special edition of the two in one volume was reprinted in time for the Western Australian Sesqui-centenary in 1979.
Dongara - history of Dongara and the Shire of Irwin since 1839
by Bunney, Ron and Wllery, Kit
printed by Geraldton Newspapers Limited 1979
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A small booklet packed full of interesting information on the area.
Monsignor Hawes Heritage Trail WA Heritage Committee 1979
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This small booklet details the life and buildings of Monsignor Hawes, including the magnificent Xaviers Cathedral in Geraldton.
Date It
by Chate, AH: Graham, Bruce: oakley, Glenda
Friends of Battye Library Inc, PO Box 216, Northbridge WA 6865 1991
ISBN # if known: 0 646-03730-7
A Western Australian chronology to 1929
Our Military ancestors
by Oakley, Glenda
Library Board of Western Australia 1991
ISBN # if known: 0-7244-6944-3
A guide to sources on the JS Battye Library of Western Australian History and the State Archives of Western Australia.
The Heritage of Western Australia - the illustrated register of the National Estate
Macmillan Company of Australia Pty Ltd,107 Moray St, Sth Melbourne 3205 1989
ISBN # if known: 0-7251-0583-6(pbk.)
a richly illustrated book detailing the historic sites of Western Australia. Includes many photos of historic buildings.
The Fifties - a photographic recollection
The West Australian Newspapers Limited, 219 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000 199?
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36 pages filled with B/W photos of the 1950's - nostalgia unlimited to all West Australians.
Cemetery Inscriptions (within the Shire of Cranbrook, Western Australia)
by Brandis, Jenny
Jenny Brandis 1995
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Transcripts of the headstone inscriptions of graves in the following cemeteries: Cranbrook, Tenterden, Frankland, Marriott's Farm and Yeriminup Cemetery.
These transcripts include data from the grave, the headstone and cross referenced with the Burial Registers held at the Cranbrook Shire Offices.Well indexed
Western Images - Western Australia in pictured from the colonial era to the present.
by text by Austen, Tom
St George Books - a division of West Australian Newspapers Limited, 219 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000 1996
ISBN # if known: 0 86778 058 4
An irreplaceable record of Western Australia's past in photographic format. Some 200 pages in B/W format on high gloss paper.
Gingin 1830 to 1960
by Udell, Hazel
Shire of Gingin, Brockman Street, Gingin WA 6503 1980
ISBN # if known: 0 9596765 1 1
The history of the Gingin District with a wealth of genealogical information included. Well indexed this book includes descendancy information on the families of the first Gingin settlers. The Anderson, Brockman, Butler, Cockram, Collett, Dewar, Harris, Hills, Jones, King, Meakins, Mortimer, Murray, Rock, Shaw, Turner and York families are all here. Includes a comprehensive bibliography for further reading.
Tales from the Northwest
by James, Peter
Boolarong Publications, 12 Brookes St, Bowen Hills, Brisbane, Queensland 4006
ISBN # if known: 0 86439 093 9
A book about Broome, Western Australia in the 1950's - not really a genealogical book, but rather the backdrop of life in the Northwest during that time.
Nedlands - from campsite to city
by Williams, AE
City of Nedlands, 71 Stirling Highway, Nedlands, WA 6009 1984
ISBN # if known: 0 9590898 0 2
This book spans the history of Nedlands from the days when Aborigines made their camps in the area to the time it was proclaimed a City. It tells of the people who first settled here and contributed to the growth of the district. Well indexed and referenced.
Carridena - A history of the Three Springs Shire area
by Crake, Helen Antonio
Three Springs Shire Council, WA 1979
ISBN # if known: 0 9595049 9 X
Well indexed.
Meekatharra "End of the Earth"
by Heydon, PR (O.A.M.)
Hesperian Press, PO Box 317, Victoria Park WA 6100 1994
ISBN # if known: 0 85905 196 X
This book deals with the beginnings of Meekatharra, and follows its ups and downs over a period of one hundred years. Well indexed.
Dingo - the story of our mob
by Dingo, Sally
Random House Australia Pty Ltd, 20 Alfred St, Milsons Point, NSW 2061
http://www.randomhouse.com.au 1997
ISBN # if known: 0 09 183634 4
From the unique perspective of Sally Dingo, the widpella (whitefella) and wife of actor Ernie Dingo, this moving family saga is full of life, death, laughter, violence, struggle, children, poverty, alcohol, and eventually success. It is also a history shared with every other Aboriginal family.
Desert School
by Green, Neville
Fremantle Arts Centre Press, PO Box 320, Sth Fremantle WA 6162 1983 and 1990
ISBN # if known: 0 949206 86 5
This book is about the children of the Warburton Ranges in 1966 when Neville Green found himself in the central desert area of Western Australia in front of a class of Aboriginal children for the first time.
And if her droughts are bitter
by Linke, Gladys
Hesperian Press, PO Box 317, Victoria Park WA 6100 1996
ISBN # if known: 0 85905 228 1
This story of life on one of the most remote Western Australian cattle stations is a story of hardship and humour.
The longest fence in the world
by Broomhall, FH
Hesperian Press, PO Box 317, Victoria Park WA 6100 1991
ISBN # if known: 0 85905 147 1
A history of the No.1 Rabbit Proof Fence - from its beginning until recent times. No index.
Lonely Graves of Western Australia and Burials at sea
by Coate, Yvonne and Kevin
Hesperian Press, PO Box 317, Victoria Park, WA 6100 1986
ISBN # if known: 0 85905 098 X
A must have book for the genealogist - over 200 pages of names, dates, places etc listing the lone graves of WA.
Western Australia's Tempestuous history - Volume 2
by Nairn, John Illustrations by Frank Pash
North Stirling Press, PO Box 171 Doubleview, Perth WA 6018 1976 and 1979
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Indexed
Toodyay - Western Australia
by Thomas, Alf T
Toodyay Road Board, Western Australia 1949 (not a typo)
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Part of the "Parmelia" Series of WA District history. Also in the series is 'Beverley: in Picture and Story" (1930), "Beverley" (1946). "Bassendean (1947) This book includes a list of ratepayers in the Toodyay district whose holding is 1,000 acres or over.