1st Ed. Foreword by Ross Garnaut. 272 PP with b/w illustrations (ephemera, maps, plans and photos). FEP: Map of Papua New Guinea. REP: Lae aerodrome 1931-32. Pictorial hard covers, dj. Signed by the author on title page. Fine. 28.5 x 22.

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Title: NOT A POOR MAN'S FIELD: The New Guinea Goldfields to 1942 - An Australian Colonial History
Publisher: Halstead Press. Braddon, ACT.
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN 10: 1920831835
ISBN 13: 9781920831837
Edition: 1st Edition
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Between the wars, New Guinea goldfields attracted colourful characters, and yielded great riches to those who could afford to exploit them. In remote jungles, aviation records were broken. More air freight was carried in New Guinea than Europe or America. This big richly illustrated book also tells the story of Australia's inept and ruthless colonial administration and complex race relations. It paints a vivid picture of life on the frontier.

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