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Between the wars, New Guinea goldfields attracted colourful characters, and yielded great riches to those who could afford to exploit them. In remote jungles, aviation records were broken. More air freight was carried in New Guinea than Europe or America. This big richly illustrated book also tells the story of Australia's inept and ruthless colonial administration and complex race relations. It paints a vivid picture of life on the frontier.
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Not a Poor Man's Field The New Guinea Goldfields to 1942 : an Australian Colonial History
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Hardcover. "In the steep jungles of pre-war New Guinea miners battled disease, the elements, Australian administration and sometimes local villagers, to exploit some of the world's richest, most inaccessible goldfields. Colourful pioneers were followed by companies challenging the obstacles in ways never before tried on such a scale. Daring pilots in New Guinea in the 30s flew more freight than airlines in America or Europe, their aircraft ranging from plywood biplanes to giant Junkers G31s. Everything from racehorses and false teeth to massive dredging machinery was lifted over towering ranges, often to hair-raising aerodromes. Japanese invaders in 1942-43 destroyed most of New guinea's records. Michael Waterhouse reconstructs the period from diverse and often unexpected sources. The perspective of local people, many of whom had never seen white men, complements that of an army of indentured workers, drawn from traditional villages into an economic system beyond their comprehension. A racially segregated way of life and the lacklustre performance of Australia's colonial administrators form the backdrop to this dramatic, little known story - a portrait of unforgettable contrasts." --Flyleaf. These are USED books. Please only purchase if you are happy with that. Images & Editions We use stock images and database descriptions based on the ISBN. The image shown may NOT be the actual book cover you will receive. Covers, editions, printings, and publishers may differ. If you need a specific cover, edition, or printing, please contact us before purchasing. What "Used" Means Because these books are pre-owned: Colouring books may be coloured in Textbooks may have answers filled in, highlighting, notes, or underlining Workbooks may have writing inside Access codes, download codes, CDs, DVDs, or online content are usually missing or already used Books that originally came with toys, inserts, maps, cards, or bonus items will usually NOT include them Pages may be folded, marked, or show normal signs of use If you are buying a book for anything other than reading (e.g. colouring, study use, collecting, gifts, specific covers, bonus items, or digital access), used books may not be suitable. Condition All books are listed as Used - Good Books are clean and readable but not new Some books may have: Writing, highlighting, or markings Folded pages or minor wear A small warehouse or inventory sticker on the spine Original retailer stickers (we do not remove them) Our Process We purchase books by the pallet and scan thousands at a time. For this reason, we cannot photograph or individually inspect every book. Acknowledgement By purchasing, you acknowledge that: You understand the book is used You accept the condition and limitations described above Stock images and descriptions may not exactly match the item received Thank you for supporting Oak Books and helping give books a second life. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers HR97_NB2
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Not A Poor Man's Field. The New Guinea Goldfields to 1942 - An Australian Colonial History
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Halstead Press, Braddon, ACT & Ultimo, NSW, 2010
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Not a Poor Man's Field. The New Guinea Goldfields to 1942. An Australian Colonial History.
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Hard Cover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. 272pp, index, bibliography, notes, glossary, bw ills, map, front endpaper map, pictorial rear endpaper. Glossy pictorial boards in jacket. Minor edge wear to jacket, light foxing to page edges. The first printing of the standard edition- a deluxe edition was also produced. Size: 4to. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 056597
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ISBN 10: 1920831835
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1st Ed. Foreword by Ross Garnaut. 272 PP with b/w illustrations (ephemera, maps, plans and photos). FEP: Map of Papua New Guinea. REP: Lae aerodrome 1931-32. Pictorial hard covers, dj. Signed by the author on title page. Fine. 28.5 x 22. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 76551
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NOT A POOR MAN'S FIELD. THE NEW GUINEA GOLDFIELDS TO 1942 - AN AUSTRALIAN COLONIAL HISTORY.
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Zustand: Fine. 4to. pp 272. Black and white photographs throughout. Fine in fine dust wrapper. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 59120
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Not a Poor Man's Field. The New Guinea Goldfields to 1942. An Australian Colonial History. [Deluxe edition]
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Hard Cover. Zustand: Very Good Plus. Deluxe Edition. 272pp, index, bibliography, notes, glossary, bw ills, map, front endpaper map, pictorial rear endpaper. Or full burgundy leather in cloth slipcase. Some minor foxing to edges, plastic cover over stamps creased. Deluxe edition limited to 110 SIGNED copies of which tis #47. Mounted on the front cover are 4 of the airmail stamps used to mail gold from the Bulolo fields in the 1930s/40s. 1 x 1/, 2 x 2/ & 1 x 1 pound stamps-all in fine used condition. Size: 4to. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 040641
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