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SISTERS OF THE SOUTH

SISTERS OF THE SOUTH

$34.95NZD

1958. The stories of pioneering English women on their way to South America, South Africa and Australia.

TANGIWAI: A Medical History of 19th Century New Zealand

TANGIWAI: A Medical History of 19th Century New Zealand

$74.95NZD

1976. 1st edition. The medical history of European medicine in New Zealand, the effects of European culture contact on Maori health and the history of individual diseases in the Maori in this period.

REJOICE IN HOPE! 1884-1984 - Sisters of our Lady of the Missions

REJOICE IN HOPE! 1884-1984 - Sisters of our Lady of the Missions

$39.95NZD

1984. Rejoice in Hope is an unpretentious attempt to tell the story of the work, and the development of that work, in Hamilton over the past 100 years of the Sisters of our Lady of the Missions.

RING DOWN THE CURTAIN

RING DOWN THE CURTAIN

$29.95NZD

1973. 1st edition. Briography of Phyllis Brusey, director of the NZ Opera Company and chairman of the Maori Theatre Trust.

OUR FIRST HUNDRED YEARS: An Historical Record of Papatoetoe

OUR FIRST HUNDRED YEARS: An Historical Record of Papatoetoe

$24.95NZD

1965. 1st edition. A historical record of Papatoetoe published on the occasion of the Centennial of the District in 1962.

MEN CAME VOYAGING: A History of Helensville and the Southern Kaipara

MEN CAME VOYAGING: A History of Helensville and the Southern Kaipara

$69.95NZD

1963. A full history of the town of Helensville and its immediate district.

FIRST IN FERTILISER: A History of The BOP Co-Operative Fertiliser Co.

FIRST IN FERTILISER: A History of The BOP Co-Operative Fertiliser Co.

ISBN# 0473011948
$54.95NZD

1999. Published to mark The Bay Of Plenty Co-Operative Fertiliser Company's 35 years in business.

PLYMOUTH: Modern City of The West - Official Guide

PLYMOUTH: Modern City of The West - Official Guide

$39.95NZD

1963. The official guide to Plymouth, UK.

FALLING LEAVES OF MEMORY

FALLING LEAVES OF MEMORY

$59.95NZD

undated. The collected stories of the early settlers of the Bay of Plenty.

SCENIC RESERVES OF SOUTH AUCKLAND: Book 1+2
New Book

SCENIC RESERVES OF SOUTH AUCKLAND: Book 1+2

$69.95NZD

1979. 1st edition. Pictorial review of the South Auckland region of the North Island of New Zealand.

SCENIC RESERVES OF NORTH AUCKLAND: Book 1+2
New Book

SCENIC RESERVES OF NORTH AUCKLAND: Book 1+2

$69.95NZD

1981. 1st edition. Pictorial review of the North Auckland region of the North Island of New Zealand.

TAPANUI TURNS ONE HUNDRED

TAPANUI TURNS ONE HUNDRED

$49.95NZD

1976. 1st edition. Local history of this town in West Otago - that is close to the boundary with Southland, published to mark the centennial of the Borough of Tapanui 1876-1976.

THE RISE & FALL OF JBL

THE RISE & FALL OF JBL

$47.95NZD

1972. 1st edition. A penetrating, frank and fascinating account of the most controversial company collapse in New Zealand's history.

NEW ZEALAND TODAY: Part 2, 1973 The West Coast - What Of The Future?
New Book

NEW ZEALAND TODAY: Part 2, 1973 The West Coast - What Of The Future?

$42.95NZD

1973. New Zealand Today is a weekly publication, Part 2 covers covers the future of the West Coast.

THE RAILWAY ENTHUSIASTS' YEARBOOK 1961

THE RAILWAY ENTHUSIASTS' YEARBOOK 1961

$29.95NZD

1961. Year book of the Railway Enthusiasts' Society.

THE RAILWAY ENTHUSIASTS' YEARBOOK 1960

THE RAILWAY ENTHUSIASTS' YEARBOOK 1960

$29.95NZD

1960. Year book of the Railway Enthusiasts' Society.

THE RAILWAY ENTHUSIASTS' YEARBOOK 1964

THE RAILWAY ENTHUSIASTS' YEARBOOK 1964

$29.95NZD

1964. Yearbook for the Railway Enthusiasts' Society.

THE RAILWAY ENTHUSIASTS' YEARBOOK 1966

THE RAILWAY ENTHUSIASTS' YEARBOOK 1966

$29.95NZD

1966. Yearbook for the Railway Enthusiasts' Society.

BILL OWEN'S BAY OF PLENTY COAST: From Cape Colville To Cape Runaway

BILL OWEN'S BAY OF PLENTY COAST: From Cape Colville To Cape Runaway

ISBN# 9780002175746
$34.95NZD

1986. The latest in Bill Owen's popular series of guides to exploring the North Island's east coast.

THE FOREST AND BIRD BOOK of Nature Walks

THE FOREST AND BIRD BOOK of Nature Walks

ISBN# 9780790002361
$39.95NZD

1985. A popular guide to New Zealand's natural heritage.

BIRDS OF THE NEW ZEALAND SHORE

BIRDS OF THE NEW ZEALAND SHORE

$49.95NZD

1968. 1st edition. An informative guide to New Zealand seashore birds.

TIMARU GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL: Chronicle, July 1934

TIMARU GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL: Chronicle, July 1934

$47.95NZD

1934. Annual high school publication featuring school news and events, including contributions from students.

THE LIVING LAND: Te Maranui a Tane

THE LIVING LAND: Te Maranui a Tane

$37.95NZD

1983. New Zealand magazine featuring articles related to nature. This edition features the Kakako.

GUIDE: To the Motor Drives and Picnic Spots around Nelson

GUIDE: To the Motor Drives and Picnic Spots around Nelson

$34.95NZD

1946. 9th edition. Pocket-size guide to Nelson local drives and picnic spots for drivers.

COROMANDEL PENINSULA: Visitors Guide 1989
New Book

COROMANDEL PENINSULA: Visitors Guide 1989

$39.95NZD

1989. Vintage visitors guide to New Zealand's Coromandel Peninsula containing all sorts of need to know information.

NEW ZEALAND MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES
New Book

NEW ZEALAND MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES

ISBN# 0958349010
$39.95NZD

1991. An indispensable guide for mountain bike riders of all abilities.

SOMETHING BEYOND THE RANGES: A Holiday Trip

SOMETHING BEYOND THE RANGES: A Holiday Trip

$37.95NZD

1923. A small anecdotal story written for the Evening Star newspaper.

NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS IN 1975-76

NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS IN 1975-76

$39.95NZD

1976. A review of New Zealand Rail for the year ended 31st March.

VINTAGE DIRECTORY: Tokoroa - Enquire Within 1980
New Book

VINTAGE DIRECTORY: Tokoroa - Enquire Within 1980

$39.95NZD

1980. Vintage small town directory for Tokoroa and its districts in the North Island.

NEW ZEALAND WILDFLOWERS

NEW ZEALAND WILDFLOWERS

$24.95NZD

c 1980s. Brief photographic guide to some of the wildflowers of New Zealand.

TIMARU HARBOUR BOARD: Port Information and Tide Tables for the Year 1965
New Book

TIMARU HARBOUR BOARD: Port Information and Tide Tables for the Year 1965

$47.95NZD

1965. Port information for Timaru Harbour, New Zealand

KARAMEA Co-Operative Dairy Company Ltd: Golden Jubliee 1911 - 1961
New Book

KARAMEA Co-Operative Dairy Company Ltd: Golden Jubliee 1911 - 1961

$49.95NZD

1961. A history of the first 50 years of the Karamea Co-operative Dairy Co in the West Coast of the South Island, on their 50th anniversary.

THE ANNUAL DOG WATCH 1968 No. 25

THE ANNUAL DOG WATCH 1968 No. 25

$57.95NZD

1968. Annual maritime journal published by The Shiplovers' Society of Victoria.

101 TOP NORTH ISLAND BEACHES
New Book

101 TOP NORTH ISLAND BEACHES

ISBN# 9780790008950
$39.95NZD

2003. A guide to the most popular beaches of New Zealand's North Island.

THE ANGLICAN CHURCH IN WAIMATE 1844 to 1972
New Book

THE ANGLICAN CHURCH IN WAIMATE 1844 to 1972

$34.95NZD

1973. An account of the festivities held by St. Augustine's Parish to celebrate 100 years of worship in the church.

CRAIGHEAD DIOCESAN: School for Girls Timaru - Information guide

CRAIGHEAD DIOCESAN: School for Girls Timaru - Information guide

$47.95NZD

1950s. Vintage prospectus booklet for Craighead Diocesan School For Girls in Timaru, including a blank admission application form.

MELBOURNE'S TRAMWAYS IN 1974
New Book

MELBOURNE'S TRAMWAYS IN 1974

$48.95NZD

1974. 1st edition. In 1974, Melbourne was the only city in the English-speaking world with an extensive and still-thriving tramway system.

RAILS TO THE TABLELAND: The Story of the Cairns Railway

RAILS TO THE TABLELAND: The Story of the Cairns Railway

ISBN# 0909937060
$42.95NZD

1976. Fascinating history of the construction and operation of the Cairns Railway, both main and branch lines.

CORNWALL PARK, Auckland: A Handbook

CORNWALL PARK, Auckland: A Handbook

$29.95NZD

1985. Photographic guidebook to Cornwall Park, Auckland.

THE AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH SHIPPING LINE

THE AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH SHIPPING LINE

ISBN# 0909434115
$54.95NZD

1978. 1st edition. The story of the Commonwealth Government Shipping Line, that came into existence to serve the Australian transport needs during World War I.

NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL PARKS
New Book

NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL PARKS

ISBN# 9780868661087
$27.95NZD

1987. Photographic guide to national parks of New Zealand.

BROADCASTING HOUSE 1963-1997: If These Walls Could Talk
New Book

BROADCASTING HOUSE 1963-1997: If These Walls Could Talk

ISBN# 9781877192029
$39.95NZD

1997. A collection of anecdotes and photographs documenting the history of Broadcasting House, the purpose-built radio studios in Wellington, New Zealand.

THE BIRDS AROUND US

THE BIRDS AROUND US

$49.95NZD

1971. 1st edition. The author watched and studied birds for fifty years, this is his account of his observations and what he learned.

GREAT PASSENGER SHIPS OF THE WORLD 1858 to 1923

GREAT PASSENGER SHIPS OF THE WORLD 1858 to 1923

ISBN# 0850591740 & 0850592429
$99.95NZD

1975. An important statistical, historical and pictorial reference source for shipping enthusiasts, historians and marine engineers.

QUEENSTOWN To Milford Sound
New Book

QUEENSTOWN To Milford Sound

ISBN# 9780908802845
$39.95NZD

2001. Photographic guide to Queenstown / Milford region of New Zealand's South Island.

DREAMERS OF THE DAY: To Iceland and Back by Catamaran

DREAMERS OF THE DAY: To Iceland and Back by Catamaran

$49.95NZD

1964. 1st edition. Dr Lewis's eventful account of the ocean-going catamaran 'Rehu Moana' to Northern waters in the early summer of 1963.

COURAGE AND CAMP OVENS: Five Generations at Golden Bay
New Book

COURAGE AND CAMP OVENS: Five Generations at Golden Bay

ISBN# 0589004298
$44.95NZD

1970. 1st edition. A history of the pioneers of the area revolving around two interlinked pioneer families, Washbourne and Caldwell, whose descendants still live in Golden Bay South Island New Zealand

WHAT MAKES HER TICK?
New Book

WHAT MAKES HER TICK?

ISBN# 908742045
$27.95NZD

1989. 1st edition. Portrays the lives of ten contemporary New Zealand Christian women.

CATALOGUE OF THE HOCKEN LIBRARY DUNEDIN

CATALOGUE OF THE HOCKEN LIBRARY DUNEDIN

$57.95NZD

1912 (112yo). Vintage Hocken Library catalogue from 112 years ago.

FOLIAGE HOUSEPLANTS IN COLOUR

FOLIAGE HOUSEPLANTS IN COLOUR

$29.95NZD

1978. A non-technical reference for the more popular and reliable species of foliage plants suitable for average indoor conditions.