Patricia Sumerling (52 results)

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Bertha Schippan, beautiful but headstrong daughter of a Wendish-German family, is murdered on New Year's Day, 1902.A posse of Adelaide police arrive at the family's lonely Murray Flats farm thirty-six hours later, but by the time an Aboriginal tracker can start his work, a gale has blown all clues away. An inquest sends her elder sister Mary to trial. But why would she kill Bertha when everyone knew them as loving companions?The Noon Lady of Towitta, a novel based on real events, entwines fact and folktale to delve into the secrets of a family haunted by its past and ruled by a devout and tyrannical father. Bertha Schippan, beautiful but headstrong daughter of a Wendish-German family, is murdered on New Year's Day, 1902. A posse of Adelaide police arrive at the family's lonely Murray Flats farm thirty-six hours later, but by the time an Aboriginal tracker can start his work, a gale has blown all clues away. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Samorn, the Adelaide Zoo's last elephant, was adored by generations of zoo visitors. A gift from the Thai government in 1956, she was transferred thirty-five years later to Monarto Zoo to live out her days. When she died there in 1994 there was an outpouring of sadness from all who knew or grew up with her.Elephants and Egotists is a tribute to Samorn, but also tells of other elephants sent to South Australia and the colourful characters who decided their fate. Elephants, particularly those in Southeast Asia, are now a critically endangered species needing our concern and immediate action. As Sir David Attenborough asks: 'The question is, are we happy to suppose that our grandchildren may never be able to see an elephant except in a picture book?' Samorn, the Adelaide Zoo's last elephant, was adored by generations of zoo visitors. A gift from the Thai government in 1956, she was transferred 35 years later to Monarto Zoo to live out her days. When she died in 1994 there was an outpouring of sadness from all who knew or grew up with her. This book is a tribute to Samorn and other elephants. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The social history of Australia's public houses is rich and diverse yet very little of their history has been documented. Down at the Local is the first comprehensive history of the pubs in South Australia's Kensington and Norwood district. The social history of Australia's public houses is rich and diverse yet very little of their history has been documented. Down at the Local is the first comprehensive history of the pubs in South Australia's Kensington and Norwood district. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Albert Augustine Edwards, usually referred to as 'Bert', was one of Adelaide's most flamboyant characters. Reputedly the illegitimate son of Charles Cameron Kingston, premier of South Australia, he was born in obscurity in the slums of Adelaide's West End in 1888.A self-made man, Bert was a city councillor, parliamentarian, and philanthropist, a friend of the poor and scourge of the establishment. He had connections and influence everywhere - in the markets, pubs, sporting clubs, churches and prisons - and soon enough he became known as the 'King of the West End'. Flash in dress and loud in manner, he brooked no opposition.Bert's future looked rosy, until 1924, when the Labor Party took office and his enemies began to stack up quickly. It all came crashing down in 1931. In a sex scandal engineered against him, Bert was imprisoned for nearly two-and-a half years for gross indecency with an underage male.And they say Adelaide was dull!Here, dark and bright, is Bert Edwards in the full biography that his colourful life deserves. Albert Augustine Edwardswas one of Adelaide's most flamboyant characters. A self-made man, Bert was a city councillor, parliamentarian, and philanthropist, a friend of the poor and scourge of the establishment. He had connections and influence everywhere - in pubs, churches, prisons - and soon enough he became known as the 'King of the West End'. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: New. In English.

Hardback. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Quarto Size [approx 24cm x 30.5cm]. Near Fine condition in pictorial laminated boards. Illustrated with Colour and Black & White Photographs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 283 pages. Tales both enchanting and bizarre from the times of earliest European settlement until present days.…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition.

Large 8vo, 283pp, colour and black and white illustrations. A very good hardback copy.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. viii, 118pp, index, list of publicans, bibliography, references, num bw ills. Pictorial card. Light edge wear to cover, pencilled gift note on half-title page. Size: 4to.

Hardback. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Quarto Size [approx 24cm x 30.5cm]. Mint condition in pictorial laminated boards. Issued without dustjacket. A new copy. Illustrated with Colour and Black & White Photographs. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 283 pages. Tales both enchanting and bizarre from the times of earliest European settlement until present days. …

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. None. 1st Edition. Covers & Spine: front and back showing light scuffing otherwise clean and undamaged, minimal wear at edges and corners, spine is intact and solid. Binding: firm throughout. Pages & Markings: unstained, no markings. 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 require an exact 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.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. xix+283pp. Pictorial illustrated laminated boards with illust. endpapers, b/w pictorial double page frontis, col. & b/w plts., illust., text ills., full page photos, maps, chronology, abbrev., bibliog., index. In The Adelaide Park Lands, Patricia Sumerling recounts tales both enchanting and bizarre from the time of earliest european settlement until present days. Hundreds of images, archival and modern, illuminate the stories Patricia has to tell. Size: Large Octavo. Book.…

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Covers & Spine: front and back showing only light 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. 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: new. Hardcover. While pubs exist primarily to sell alcohol, it's where friends meet and enjoy the entertainment on offer, whether planned or unexpected. Formed as 'public houses' to serve mainly workers, each has their own story which Patricia Sumerling teases out from the nearly 200 hotels that were licensed since 1837, leaving 47 trading in 2022.Often in bluestone, sandstone or brick, and located on main street corners, some of Adelaide's hotels were adorned in iron-laced balconies and verandahs, all of which create a distinctive visual charm in the streetscapes. Endless shaggy dog tales and improbable myths, involving owners, publicans and patrons, linger within these architectural gems. While pubs exist primarily to sell alcohol, it's where friends meet and enjoy the entertainment on offer, whether planned or unexpected. Formed as 'public houses' to serve mainly workers, each has their own story which Patricia Sumerling teases out from the nearly 200 hotels that were licensed since 1837. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Bertha Schippan, beautiful but headstrong daughter of a Wendish-German family, is murdered on New Year's Day, 1902.A posse of Adelaide police arrive at the family's lonely Murray Flats farm thirty-six hours later, but by the time an Aboriginal tracker can start his work, a gale has blown all clues away. An inquest sends her elder sister Mary to trial. But why would she kill Bertha when everyone knew them as loving companions?The Noon Lady of Towitta, a novel based on real events, entwines fact and folktale to delve into the secrets of a family haunted by its past and ruled by a devout and tyrannical father. Bertha Schippan, beautiful but headstrong daughter of a Wendish-German family, is murdered on New Year's Day, 1902. A posse of Adelaide police arrive at the family's lonely Murray Flats farm thirty-six hours later, but by the time an Aboriginal tracker can start his work, a gale has blown all clues away. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Samorn, the Adelaide Zoo's last elephant, was adored by generations of zoo visitors. A gift from the Thai government in 1956, she was transferred thirty-five years later to Monarto Zoo to live out her days. When she died there in 1994 there was an outpouring of sadness from all who knew or grew up with her.Elephants and Egotists is a tribute to Samorn, but also tells of other elephants sent to South Australia and the colourful characters who decided their fate. Elephants, particularly those in Southeast Asia, are now a critically endangered species needing our concern and immediate action. As Sir David Attenborough asks: 'The question is, are we happy to suppose that our grandchildren may never be able to see an elephant except in a picture book?' Samorn, the Adelaide Zoo's last elephant, was adored by generations of zoo visitors. A gift from the Thai government in 1956, she was transferred 35 years later to Monarto Zoo to live out her days. When she died in 1994 there was an outpouring of sadness from all who knew or grew up with her. This book is a tribute to Samorn and other elephants. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The social history of Australia's public houses is rich and diverse yet very little of their history has been documented. Down at the Local is the first comprehensive history of the pubs in South Australia's Kensington and Norwood district. The social history of Australia's public houses is rich and diverse yet very little of their history has been documented. Down at the Local is the first comprehensive history of the pubs in South Australia's Kensington and Norwood district. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Albert Augustine Edwards, usually referred to as 'Bert', was one of Adelaide's most flamboyant characters. Reputedly the illegitimate son of Charles Cameron Kingston, premier of South Australia, he was born in obscurity in the slums of Adelaide's West End in 1888.A self-made man, Bert was a city councillor, parliamentarian, and philanthropist, a friend of the poor and scourge of the establishment. He had connections and influence everywhere - in the markets, pubs, sporting clubs, churches and prisons - and soon enough he became known as the 'King of the West End'. Flash in dress and loud in manner, he brooked no opposition.Bert's future looked rosy, until 1924, when the Labor Party took office and his enemies began to stack up quickly. It all came crashing down in 1931. In a sex scandal engineered against him, Bert was imprisoned for nearly two-and-a half years for gross indecency with an underage male.And they say Adelaide was dull!Here, dark and bright, is Bert Edwards in the full biography that his colourful life deserves. Albert Augustine Edwardswas one of Adelaide's most flamboyant characters. A self-made man, Bert was a city councillor, parliamentarian, and philanthropist, a friend of the poor and scourge of the establishment. He had connections and influence everywhere - in pubs, churches, prisons - and soon enough he became known as the 'King of the West End'. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Covers & Spine: both front and back picture-boards are undamaged with minimal wear at the edges and corners, spine is intact with only minor bumping at ends. Binding: firm throughout, both hinges strong. Pages & Markings: unstained, no markings, clean throughout. No dust jacket as issued. PLEASE NOTE: Due to this item weighing more than 1 kg with packaging, postage cost for international orders (i.e. not Australian) will be more than what is shown here. Please email me for an exact 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.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Bertha Schippan, beautiful but headstrong daughter of a Wendish-German family, is murdered on New Year's Day, 1902.A posse of Adelaide police arrive at the family's lonely Murray Flats farm thirty-six hours later, but by the time an Aboriginal tracker can start his work, a gale has blown all clues away. An inquest sends her elder sister Mary to trial. But why would she kill Bertha when everyone knew them as loving companions?The Noon Lady of Towitta, a novel based on real events, entwines fact and folktale to delve into the secrets of a family haunted by its past and ruled by a devout and tyrannical father. Bertha Schippan, beautiful but headstrong daughter of a Wendish-German family, is murdered on New Year's Day, 1902. A posse of Adelaide police arrive at the family's lonely Murray Flats farm thirty-six hours later, but by the time an Aboriginal tracker can start his work, a gale has blown all clues away. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Samorn, the Adelaide Zoo's last elephant, was adored by generations of zoo visitors. A gift from the Thai government in 1956, she was transferred thirty-five years later to Monarto Zoo to live out her days. When she died there in 1994 there was an outpouring of sadness from all who knew or grew up with her.Elephants and Egotists is a tribute to Samorn, but also tells of other elephants sent to South Australia and the colourful characters who decided their fate. Elephants, particularly those in Southeast Asia, are now a critically endangered species needing our concern and immediate action. As Sir David Attenborough asks: 'The question is, are we happy to suppose that our grandchildren may never be able to see an elephant except in a picture book?' Samorn, the Adelaide Zoo's last elephant, was adored by generations of zoo visitors. A gift from the Thai government in 1956, she was transferred 35 years later to Monarto Zoo to live out her days. When she died in 1994 there was an outpouring of sadness from all who knew or grew up with her. This book is a tribute to Samorn and other elephants. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The social history of Australia's public houses is rich and diverse yet very little of their history has been documented. Down at the Local is the first comprehensive history of the pubs in South Australia's Kensington and Norwood district. The social history of Australia's public houses is rich and diverse yet very little of their history has been documented. Down at the Local is the first comprehensive history of the pubs in South Australia's Kensington and Norwood district. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. None. Covers & Spine: both front and back gilt boards are undamaged with only minor wear along the edges and corners, spine is intact with some light bumping at ends. Binding: firm throughout, both hinges strong. Pages & Markings: unstained, only marking is gift inscription opposite title page otherwise clean throughout. Dust Jacket is missing. PLEASE NOTE: Due to this item weighing more than 1 kg with packaging, postage cost for international orders (i.e. not Australian) may be more 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.…

Paperback. Condition: Near fine. First Edition. [Norwood], City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters in association with Wakefield Press, 1998. Quarto, viii, 120 pages with numerous illustrations (mostly from photographs) and a map. Colour-pictorial card covers; a near-fine copy. 'Kensington & Norwood Cultural Heritage Program'.…