Mrs Millar's Frogs by Annette Millar; Kerry Anne Jordinson (Illustrator)
$19.99 AUD
Category: Children
"Frogs! I love frogs, frogs in Broome. They live in my house in every room."So begins the story of Mrs Millar and her much loved frogs. Follow the adventures of these little characters as they hop and hide in Mrs Millar's house. This new edition of an old favorite, which has never lost its appeal for y ...Show more
Broome's One Day War
$7.99 AUD
Category: Broome History
The story of the Japanese Raid on Broome 3rd March 1942
Looking for Bobby - A Broome Adventure by Kerry Anne Jordinson (Illustrator)
$19.99 AUD
Category: Picture Books
A fun story for young readers about Broome with delightful illustrations.
Beyond The Lattice
$32.99 AUD
Category: Broome History
In Beyond the Lattice Susan Sickert seeks answers to her questions about this fascinating Australian town. She steps off the verandah, away from the pearlers' world of privilege, privacy and power behind the lattice. She looks instead for the heart of Broome in the lives of the thousands of Asian, Abori ...Show more
Lustre: Pearling and Australia by Western Australian Museum Staff; Tanya Edwards (Editor); Sarah Yu (Editor)
$32.99 AUD
Category: Broome and Pearling
The raw, alluring beauty of the pearl and the stories of those who collected it form a fascinating part of Australia's national heritage. The Aboriginal trade and cultural significance of the magnificent Pinctada pearl shell had been well established before the arrival of ambitious European and Asian fo ...Show more
Forty Fathoms Deep - Pearl Divers and Sea Rovers in Australian Seas by Ion Idriess
$35.99 AUD
Category: Broome History
Pearl divers & sea rovers in Australian seas. Mr. Idriess reveals to the reader the technique of pearling with him, the reader boards the lugger for the pearling grounds, makes the acquaintance of the skipper and crew, dons the diving dress and descends to the sea floor, sees the wonders of a new a ...Show more
The Ghosts of Roebuck Bay: The 1942 Bombing of Broome, and its Tragic Aftermath by Ian W. Shaw
$32.99 AUD
Category: Broome History
The Japanese attack on Broome is the second most deadly air raid on Australia soil in our history and yet it's almost entirely overlooked. On 3 March 1942, nine Japanese Zero planes strafed the small town planning to destroy the aerodrome and American planes. With no notice, the townsfolk could only put ...Show more
My Home Broome by Tamzyne Richardson
$19.99 AUD
Category: Children
My Home Broome is a beautiful new picture book that captures the heart and soul of the unique multicultural community of Broome in Australias north west. With a poem written by nine year old Tamzyne Richardson as its centerpiece, My Home Broome is a rich collage of interesting facts and vibrant artwork ...Show more
Bobby's Surprise Another Broome Adventure
$19.99 AUD
Category: Children
"Bobby's Surprise takes us on a new adventure as Bobby leads Lucas, Tallulah and Baz all over town on an urgent mission."--Back cover.
Broome 1910 Companion Publication to 'a Pearling Master's Journey' by John deB Norman
$85.00 AUD
Category: Broome History
The 24 photographs in the Trotman-Norman collection have an impeccable provenance, and are a photographic record of the days in August 1910 when WH Trotman, a Fremantle engineer, was the guest of Hugh Davis Norman for the three days in Broome whilst SS Charon was loading cargo at the Mangrove Point jett ...Show more
Tears of the Moon by Di Morrissey
$21.00 AUD
Category: Broome History
Tears of the Moon is the spellbinding prequel to Kimberley Sun from Australia's favourite storyteller with the new novel Arcadia out soon. Two inspiring journeys. Two unforgettable women. One amazing story.Broome, Australia, 1893: It's the wild and passionate heyday of the pearling industry, and when yo ...Show more