Cheryl Williss (16 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In the 1860s and 1870s, the reason for the population spread across South Australia's Gulf St Vincent and down through Yorke Peninsula was twofold - opportunity for mining and the opening up of land for farming.These two worlds collided when Tina met Will.This book tells the story of the author's maternal grandparents, Clementina Goldfinch and William Staker, and the life journeys of their forebears, providing some insight into significant pockets of social history in rural South Australia and the far-west mining region of New South Wales. In the 1860s and 1870s, the population spread across South Australia's Gulf St Vincent and down through Yorke Peninsula because of the opportunity for mining and the opening up of land for farming. These two worlds collided when Tina met Will. This book tells the story of the author's maternal grandparents and the life journeys of their forebears. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In 1915, the second year of the Great War, Mabel Marryat - granddaughter of South Australia's first colonial chaplain Charles Howard - joined the newly formed League of Loyal Women. Mabel was active in the League's emergency corps, 'women who are prepared to give their service in any need that may arise'. It wasn't long before Mabel was appointed Honorary Supervisor of the Red Cross Depot at the Keswick Military Hospital: No. 7 AGH. After the war, the hospital was renamed RGH Keswick. Here Mabel stayed for 30 years.This book gives voice to the women of South Australia's first 110 years of European settlement and opportunity to reflect on the changing position of women in society. But the spotlight shines on Mabel. Her long and devoted community service - particularly to her 'Diggers' - was extraordinary.This story is for the women of Australia - women just like Mabel - who, quietly, do the extraordinary. In 1915, the second year of the Great War, Mabel Marryat - granddaughter of South Australia's first colonial chaplain Charles Howard - joined the newly formed League of Loyal Women. Mabel was active in the League's emergency corps, 'women who are prepared to give their service in any need that may arise'. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The Pioneers Association of South Australia was established in 1935. Inaugural members were, for the most part, grandchildren of those who made the long journey to seek a better life and laid the foundations of the Province of South Australia.The purpose of the Association was to promote awareness and knowledge of the early history of this State including the personal histories of those early settlers.This book tells the story of the Association's journey as it celebrates its 80th anniversary, and as its members continue to perpetuate the memory of the pioneers. The Pioneers Association of South Australia was established in 1935. Inaugural members were, mostly, grandchildren of those who made the journey to seek a better life, and laid the foundations of the Province of South Australia. This book tells the story of the Association's journey as it celebrates its 80th anniversary. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Softcover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 14x22.5 x 22.8cm]. Near Fine copy - excellent condition. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 336 pages. In 1915, the second year of the Great War, Mabel Marryat, granddaughter of South Australia's first colonial chaplain Charles Howard,joined the newly formed League of Loyal Women. Mabel was active in the League's emergency corps, and it wasn't long before Mabel was appointed Honorary Supervisor of the Red Cross Depot at the Keswick Military Hospital: No. 7 AGH. After the war, the hospital was renamed RGH Keswick. Here Mabel stayed for 30 years. This book gives voice to the women of South Australia's first 110 years of European settlement and opportunity to reflect on the changing position of women in society.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Covers & Spine: front and back showing only slight scuffing & signs of handling otherwise undamaged, minimal wear along edges and at corners, spine is intact and solid. Binding: firm throughout. Pages & Markings: unstained, no markings, clean throughout. Genuinely impressive condition; could pass for new. PLEASE NOTE: Due to this item weighing less than 500g, postage cost for international orders (i.e. not Australian) will be less than what is shown here. Please email me if you would like a quote. All items are protectively packaged, and a postal tracking number will be sent to all customers whose current email address is registered with AbeBooks.

Softcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. MINT - a NEW copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 336 pages. In 1915, the second year of the Great War, Mabel Marryat, granddaughter of South Australia's first colonial chaplain Charles Howard, joined the newly formed League of Loyal Women. Mabel was active in the League's emergency corps, and it wasn't long before Mabel was appointed Honorary Supervisor of the Red Cross Depot at the Keswick Military Hospital: No. 7 AGH. After the war, the hospital was renamed RGH Keswick. Here Mabel stayed for 30 years. This book gives voice to the women of South Australia's first 110 years of European settlement and opportunity to reflect on the changing position of women in society.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Covers & Spine: front and back showing only light scuffing otherwise undamaged, minimal wear at edges and corners, spine is intact and solid. Binding: firm throughout. Pages & Markings: unstained, no markings, very clean throughout. Could pass for new. All items are protectively packaged, and a postal tracking number will be sent to all customers whose current email address is registered with AbeBooks.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Covers & Spine: both front and back glossy picture-boards are undamaged with minimal wear along the edges and corners, spine is intact with only slight bumping at ends. Binding: firm throughout, both hinges strong. Pages & Markings: unstained, no markings, clean throughout. No dust jacket as issued. All items are protectively packaged, and a postal tracking number will be sent to all customers whose current email address is registered with AbeBooks.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In the 1860s and 1870s, the reason for the population spread across South Australia's Gulf St Vincent and down through Yorke Peninsula was twofold - opportunity for mining and the opening up of land for farming.These two worlds collided when Tina met Will.This book tells the story of the author's maternal grandparents, Clementina Goldfinch and William Staker, and the life journeys of their forebears, providing some insight into significant pockets of social history in rural South Australia and the far-west mining region of New South Wales. In the 1860s and 1870s, the population spread across South Australia's Gulf St Vincent and down through Yorke Peninsula because of the opportunity for mining and the opening up of land for farming. These two worlds collided when Tina met Will. This book tells the story of the author's maternal grandparents and the life journeys of their forebears. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Pictorial Cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Minor crease to title page only. Colour and B&W photos throughout. 24 x 19 cm. 237 pp.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In 1915, the second year of the Great War, Mabel Marryat - granddaughter of South Australia's first colonial chaplain Charles Howard - joined the newly formed League of Loyal Women. Mabel was active in the League's emergency corps, 'women who are prepared to give their service in any need that may arise'. It wasn't long before Mabel was appointed Honorary Supervisor of the Red Cross Depot at the Keswick Military Hospital: No. 7 AGH. After the war, the hospital was renamed RGH Keswick. Here Mabel stayed for 30 years.This book gives voice to the women of South Australia's first 110 years of European settlement and opportunity to reflect on the changing position of women in society. But the spotlight shines on Mabel. Her long and devoted community service - particularly to her 'Diggers' - was extraordinary.This story is for the women of Australia - women just like Mabel - who, quietly, do the extraordinary. In 1915, the second year of the Great War, Mabel Marryat - granddaughter of South Australia's first colonial chaplain Charles Howard - joined the newly formed League of Loyal Women. Mabel was active in the League's emergency corps, 'women who are prepared to give their service in any need that may arise'. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In the 1860s and 1870s, the reason for the population spread across South Australia's Gulf St Vincent and down through Yorke Peninsula was twofold - opportunity for mining and the opening up of land for farming.These two worlds collided when Tina met Will.This book tells the story of the author's maternal grandparents, Clementina Goldfinch and William Staker, and the life journeys of their forebears, providing some insight into significant pockets of social history in rural South Australia and the far-west mining region of New South Wales. In the 1860s and 1870s, the population spread across South Australia's Gulf St Vincent and down through Yorke Peninsula because of the opportunity for mining and the opening up of land for farming. These two worlds collided when Tina met Will. This book tells the story of the author's maternal grandparents and the life journeys of their forebears. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The Pioneers Association of South Australia was established in 1935. Inaugural members were, for the most part, grandchildren of those who made the long journey to seek a better life and laid the foundations of the Province of South Australia.The purpose of the Association was to promote awareness and knowledge of the early history of this State including the personal histories of those early settlers.This book tells the story of the Association's journey as it celebrates its 80th anniversary, and as its members continue to perpetuate the memory of the pioneers. The Pioneers Association of South Australia was established in 1935. Inaugural members were, mostly, grandchildren of those who made the journey to seek a better life, and laid the foundations of the Province of South Australia. This book tells the story of the Association's journey as it celebrates its 80th anniversary. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In 1915, the second year of the Great War, Mabel Marryat - granddaughter of South Australia's first colonial chaplain Charles Howard - joined the newly formed League of Loyal Women. Mabel was active in the League's emergency corps, 'women who are prepared to give their service in any need that may arise'. It wasn't long before Mabel was appointed Honorary Supervisor of the Red Cross Depot at the Keswick Military Hospital: No. 7 AGH. After the war, the hospital was renamed RGH Keswick. Here Mabel stayed for 30 years.This book gives voice to the women of South Australia's first 110 years of European settlement and opportunity to reflect on the changing position of women in society. But the spotlight shines on Mabel. Her long and devoted community service - particularly to her 'Diggers' - was extraordinary.This story is for the women of Australia - women just like Mabel - who, quietly, do the extraordinary. In 1915, the second year of the Great War, Mabel Marryat - granddaughter of South Australia's first colonial chaplain Charles Howard - joined the newly formed League of Loyal Women. Mabel was active in the League's emergency corps, 'women who are prepared to give their service in any need that may arise'. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The Pioneers Association of South Australia was established in 1935. Inaugural members were, for the most part, grandchildren of those who made the long journey to seek a better life and laid the foundations of the Province of South Australia.The purpose of the Association was to promote awareness and knowledge of the early history of this State including the personal histories of those early settlers.This book tells the story of the Association's journey as it celebrates its 80th anniversary, and as its members continue to perpetuate the memory of the pioneers. The Pioneers Association of South Australia was established in 1935. Inaugural members were, mostly, grandchildren of those who made the journey to seek a better life, and laid the foundations of the Province of South Australia. This book tells the story of the Association's journey as it celebrates its 80th anniversary. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Mile End, Wakefield Press, 2015. Quarto, x, 238 pages. Colour pictorial papered boards; a fine copy. Inscribed by the author in ink on the title page. 'The Pioneers Association of South Australia was established in 1935. Inaugural members were, for the most part, grandchildren of those who made the long journey to seek a better life and laid the foundations of the Province of South Australia. This book tells the story of the Association's journey as it celebrates its 80th anniversary, and as its members continue to perpetuate the memory of the pioneers' (rear cover). Signed.