Books

BEV FRANCIS not only paved the way for female athletes in three sports, she blasted down the doors of discrimination for sportswomen forever. She wanted to be the best and she pushed herself to extraordinary lengths to fulfil that ambition, told in a warm, honest, engaging manner.

Football today. Where did it begin, when did it start, who kicked it off, what was their story?

An entertaining and humorous account of growing up in a country town, written by these well-known brothers whose family ran the local blacksmith/garage from the 1860s.

Gamaliel Butler, A Family History

A powerful non-fiction narrative focusing on the bond between the men and their horses in Australia's Light Horse regiments of World War 1.

In a good and just world, we would all sail through childhood on a solid foundation of unequivocal love, happiness and protection

A harrowing account of the life of a Brisbane mother whose son was killed in the Korean War, and her battle to make the journey to find her beloved first-born child’s grave.

What is it in a child’s life that sets them on their chosen path?
Dr John Court is an eminent paediatrician who became an internationally renowned specialist in the field of childhood diabetes.

A delightful fourth novel from this author. The story follows the trials and tribulations of a group of neighbours – a diverse group of people all from different walks of life -- in a tiny Melbourne street, through the eyes of recent arrival Maryanne, who has moved back to the city from the country. Was it the right move?

Roy and Bert Gollan served at Gallipoli and in Europe with so many other young Geelong men, a distressing number of whom did not return. Fortunately the brothers survived.

A state by state history of men’s and women’s soccer in Australia written by legendary soccer journalist Ted Simmons OAM. 

Australia boasts some of the most imaginative place names in the world. Ever wondered what they mean?

This popular local history explores the origins of white settlement in South Gisborne and surrounds, a farming district known in Gold Rush days as Cabbage Tree and later Couangalt, whose story involves Melbourne’s elite as well as the small voices of Victoria’s colonial history.