Against the Odds: Maryborough 1905-1961 by Betty Osborn (Second Hand Book)

SECOND HAND BOOK – EX-LIBRARY

From the Foreword:

“In this second volume covering the years 1905 to 1961, Betty Osborn has presented us with a vivid picture of life in Maryborough. From the demise of the lucrative gold mines, through to the growth and development of a prosperous progressive town, we see many examples of people’s courage, initiative and determination in working together to bring about changes to improve conditions in their community.

Reminiscences from many local identities bring a very personal touch to this compelling story of life in a country town over the first half of the twentieth century, and we sense very keenly Maryborough’s struggle during this time of regrowth and consolidation, ‘against the odds’.”

Specifications:

Condition: Good – ex-library book, plastic wrapped, spine has library label and inside pages have library stamps.

Publisher: Central Goldfields Shire Council

Year: 1995

Format: Hardback, with dustjacket

Pages: 478pp

ISBN: 0646244450

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SECOND HAND BOOK – EX-LIBRARY

From the Foreword:

“In this second volume covering the years 1905 to 1961, Betty Osborn has presented us with a vivid picture of life in Maryborough. From the demise of the lucrative gold mines, through to the growth and development of a prosperous progressive town, we see many examples of people’s courage, initiative and determination in working together to bring about changes to improve conditions in their community.

Reminiscences from many local identities bring a very personal touch to this compelling story of life in a country town over the first half of the twentieth century, and we sense very keenly Maryborough’s struggle during this time of regrowth and consolidation, ‘against the odds’.”

Specifications:

Condition: Good – ex-library book, plastic wrapped, spine has library label and inside pages have library stamps.

Publisher: Central Goldfields Shire Council

Year: 1995

Format: Hardback, with dustjacket

Pages: 478pp

ISBN: 0646244450

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Weight 1.15 kg
Dimensions 16.8 × 24.5 × 3.4 cm

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