Beazley Kim (13 results)

8vo. x+24pp. Original wrappers, rather spotted, a very good copy. . First edition.

Paperback. 1. Kim E Beazley threw off the shackles of a poor childhood to become a teacher, a Union Leader and the Member for Fremantle in the Federal Parliament between 1945 and 1977. During his time in Parliament he led the reform of Australian education and played a central role in the 1963 Yirrkala Bark Petition against bauxite mining on Yolngu land - a major step forward in the struggle for Indigenous land rights. In his own words, Beazley gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the corridors of power displaying the quiet determination and drive that led to his rise to Minister for Education under Whitlam. Beazley died in October 2007 and his son, Kim Beazley Junior, provides the books introduction with special insight into the man as father and Parliamentarian. 2009. First edition. A very good copy in lightly worn wraps and with tanning of the edges and endpapers and spotting on the top edge. The contents are otherwise fine and unmarked.…

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Reprint. Reprint 2009 Soft Cover near fine book, corners and edges lightly rubbed. No inscription. 335 pages with index. Illustrations.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

B-format paperback (20 X 13cm). Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 335pp incl index and several b&w photos. Pages lightly age-tanned. The spine is uncreased and the binding is firm.

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. AUSTRALIAN MILITARY - At Batchelor Field, near Darwin, an American Flying Fortress lies broken with over 1,100 shrapnel and bullet holes in her skin. This war-torn, B-17C bomber has already performed sterling service in the air battle over the Philippines. Stripped of her heavy armament, she is made ready for transport duty to the beleaguered Aussie Diggers along the northern coast of New Guinea. In March 1943, she begins daily transport service, ferrying American GIs from the jungle battlefields of New Guinea to the US Army Rest Area in Mackay, Qld, for R&R leave.On June 14, 1943, she takes off from Mackay Airport on her final, tragic flight.Previously published as: Mackay's Flying Fortress : the story of Australia's worst air crash in World War II. Rockhampton, Qld. : Central Queensland University Press, 2003.x, 121 pages, [2] leaves : illustrations, facsimiles, maps, portraits ; 23 cm #070522United States. Air Force -- History. | Aircraft accidents -- Queensland -- Bakers Creek. | B-17 bomber -- Accidents -- Queensland -- Bakers Creek. | Airplanes, Military -- Accidents -- Queensland -- Bakers Creek. | World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, American. | Australian Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 280 pages. 8.98x1.10x6.22 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. 148 pages. The cover has a little with a few small scuffs. The page edges are somewhat foxed and tanned. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 46. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1972 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 46.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. large print 16 pt edition. 384 pages. 10.00x7.75x0.87 inches. This item is printed on demand.