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Round the World
J. P. Thomson
Brisbane: Outridge Printing Co., 1904.Account of the round the world voyage of James Park Thomson (1854-1941), decorated Scottish born-Queensland geographer and public servant. Includes descriptions of New Zealand, Samao, Fanning Island, Hawaii, North America from California to New York including San Francisco, Salt Lake City and the Mormons, the Rockies, Canada, Niagara, the United Kingdom including London, Westminster Abbey, Scotland, Aberdeen, The Crofters, Edinburgh, Belgium, Cologne, Switzerland, Paris, Rouen, Naples, Pompeii, The Suez Canal, Colombo, Fremantle, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, home to Brisbane, and more in between. Thomson recounts much of Australia and in particular Queensland to those he meets as well as participating in numerous Geographical Society meetings and the twenty-fourth National Congress of the French Geographical Societies at Rouen. The telling of his meeting with Prince Roland Bonaparte was responsible for putting in motion a series of events leading to the State Library of New South Wales’ eventual acquisition of the prized Tasman Map of Abel Tasman’s 1642 and 1644 voyages.
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Where Strange Paths Go Down
A. M. Duncan-Kemp
Brisbane: W. R. Smith & Paterson, 1964.Description of aboriginal social life and customs by Alice Monkton Duncan-Kemp (1901-1988), who grew up on a cattle station in remote South-West Queensland. This being the second edition which includes large portions of Our Sandhill Country, her memoir published in 1933, providing insight into life on the cattle runs of the Channel country. Numerous photographs. This copy signed by Alice on the dedication page.
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A Woman’s Place: 100 Years of Queensland Women Lawyers
Susan Purdon; Aladin Rahemtula
Brisbane: Supreme Court of Queensland Library, 2005.Published to coincide with the centenary of the Legal Practitioners Act 1905, which first enabled women to practise law in Queensland. Foreword by Mary Gaudron, former Justice of the High Court of Australia. This copy with a lengthy inscription by Aladin Rahemtula to the title page
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Athletic Queensland: A History of Amateur Rowing, Boxing and Physical Development, Pedestrianism and Cycling, in Queensland
W. B. Carmichael; H. C. Perry
Brisbane: H. J. Diddams & Co., 1900.Under the official patronage of the Queensland Rowing Association, Queensland Amateur Athletic Association, Brisbane Gymnasium, Queensland Cyclists’ Union. 4 works in 1 comprising the most detailed history of 19th century sport in early Queensland recorded by . Not only a detailed guide for physical fitness it is an invaluable record of local history. The four works are: 1. Amateur Rowing: By W. B. Carmichael with contributions by R. H. Roe, C. B. P. Bell, and F. W. de Little: Comprising a history of rowing Brisbane, Maryborough, Rockhampton, &c., crew discipline, how to row (with poses), training, &c.; 2. The Art of Boxing: Hints on Its Acquirement – How to Train – History of Amateur Boxing in Queensland by Harry C. Perry. With which is interwoven a detailed History of the Brisbane Gymnasium, the leading institution of its kind in the colony; and A Special Illustrated Article on Physical Culture, by T. Wilkinson, Together with a concise account of every Athletic Display and Boxing Tournament held under its auspices.; 3. Amateur Pedestrianism by W. B. Carmichael. Also an article on Best Methods of Starting, How to Train, &c. by C. Campbell. A Complete Record of All Intercolonial and Pedestrian Events in the Colony since the Year 1873.; 4. Amateur Cycling by Harry C. Perry. Including an Article on Best Methods of Training and Riding by J. A. Smith, also Recollections of the Pioneers by Geo. Tombuco. A Complete Record of All Principal Events, Both Local and Intercolonial. FERGUSON 7958.
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Flesh: The Gold Coast in the 1960s, 70s and 80s
Graham Burstow
Brisbane: University of Queensland Press, 2014.Photography of Queensland’s Gold Coast in the second half of the 20th century. Lots of beach and bums.
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Pasture Degradation and Recovery in Australia’s Rangelands: Learning from History
Greg McKeon; Wayne Hall; Beverley Henry; Grant Stone; Ian Watson
Brisbane: Natural Resource Sciences, Queensland Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, 2004. -
The Collected Verse of Mary Gilmore: Volume 2, 1930-1962
Mary Gilmore
Brisbane: University of Queensland Press, 2007.Edited by Jennifer Strauss. From the Academy Editions of Australian Literature Series, foreword by general editor Paul Eggert.
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The Honey Flora of Queensland
S. T. Blake; C. Roff
Brisbane: Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government, 1972. -
The Honey Flora of South-Eastern Queensland
S. T. Blake; C. Roff
Brisbane: Department of Agriculture and Stock, Queensland, 1958. -
My Uncle’s Murder
William Yang
Brisbane: Andrew Baker Art Dealer, 2009.Exhibition catalogue for a series of works recounting the story of Yang’s Chinese uncle being shot by the white manager on a North Queensland cane farm.
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Natures Mortes
Michael Cook
Brisbane: Andrew Baker Art Dealer, 2021.Catalogue for Cook’s final solo show at Andrew Baker.
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Broken Dreams
Michael Cook
Brisbane: Andrew Baker Art Dealer, 2012.Catalogue for Cook’s first international exhibition, held at October Gallery, London.
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Wiy Min Yumpan Ngamp
Aurukun Artists
Brisbane: Andrew Baker Art Dealer, 2008. -
Everything I want to be when I grow up
Polly Borland
Brisbane: University of Queensland Art Museum, 2012.Celebrated Australian photographer, Polly Borland is famous for her experimental, stylised, and occasionally unsettling portrait images. This exhibition catalogue is from her survey show at UQ Art Museum (University of Queensland), the first to bring together the various diverse threads of her practice. Curated by Alison Kubler, it includes portraits of famous faces such as Cate Blanchett, Nick Cave and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the series Australians, The Babies, Bunny and Smudge, and the most recent series, Pupa. “Borland, who draws inspiration from Diane Arbus, carefully directs the costumes, makeup, and poses of her models, creating scenes that are intimate and dystrophic.” This copy signed by Borland.
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Field Manual for Tidal Swamps: Subtropical Eastern Australia
Queensland Littoral Society
Brisbane: Queensland Littoral Society, 1971.Field manual of members of the Queensland Littoral Society for conducting wetland surveys. The QLS now known as the Australian Marine Conservation Society is one of the oldest conservation groups in Australia.
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Lovers
Napoleon L. Rambouillet
Brisbane: Napoleon L. Rambouillet, 1994.Original pencil drawing of 2 naked men embracing on a piece of reclaimed marble, captioned Lovers and signed L. R. ’94. A long pencil inscription on the verso signed Napoleon L. Rambouillet with an address in New Farm. A skillful piece of gay erotica by a forgotten 90s Brisbane artist.
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The Queensland Bank Officer: The Official Organ of the United Bank Officers Association, Queensland (Vol. V., No. 9. November 15th, 1924)
The United Bank Officers’ Association of Queensland
[Brisbane]: The United Bank Officers’ Association of Queensland, 1924. -
The Queensland Illustrated Guide; for the use of Farmers, Fruit-Growers, Vignerons, and Others
[Alfred Midgley]
Brisbane: James C. Beal, Government Printer, 1888.Distributed in Great Britain to promote emigration to Queensland in the late 19th century. The 9 original photographs by prominent studio Poul C. Poulson. Includes folding Map of Queensland Shewing Land Agents Districts in rear pocket. FERGUSON 12573. This copy signed by the Under Secretary for Agriculture and with the stamp of the Department of Agriculture, Brisbane.
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1987 Field Conference: Gympie District
C. G. Murray; J. B. Waterhouse
Brisbane: Geological Society of Australia, Queensland Division, 1987. -
An Account of the Mine and Works of Mount Morgan Limited at Mount Morgan
Mount Morgan Limited
Brisbane: Jackson & O’Sullivan, 1953.Includes a folding plate showing an aerial view of surface plant and open cut.