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More than 30 years experience in journalism and editing. Author or co-author of ten books, award-winning newspaper supplements and historical articles.
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Available from PETRARCHS BOOKSHOP, QVMAG SHOPS, LAUNCESTON LEGACY and THE AUTHOR
$20
FAVOURITE QUOTE
"You don't know who you are if you don't know where you come from."
- William Bulow Gould
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DOING TIME, Stories of Convict Clock and Watchmakers in Van Diemen's Land
When Van Diemen’s Land officially became Tasmania in 1856 it is estimated that nearly 200 clock and watchmakers had resided in the colony.
More than 150 were convicts, transported from Britain to relieve pressure on overcrowded prisons.
Some succumbed to the brutality of life in a penal settlement and only a few would work in their trade. Price is $30.
Available from Petrarch's Bookshop, The Book Cellar in Campbell Town, Hobart Bookshop, the QVM shop or the author.
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MARVELS OF THE CATARACT, is a tribute to those who made Launceston a pioneer in renewable energy and recognises the people and organisations working to preserve important and popular parts of Launceston.
Available from Queen Victoria Museum Shops and Petrarch's Bookshop. The book is now priced at $40.
BOOKS
A Woman of Chariry: It was Winifred Daphne Booth’s dying wish that her considerable estate should be used to help as many people as possible.
$20
FAVOURITE QUOTE
"You don't know who you are if you don't know where you come from."
- William Bulow Gould
Follows the remarkable story of the Waverley Woollen Mills from its foundation by Scotsman Peter Bulman in 1873 through to today. Published by Friends of Launceston Library
$25