Transport History
All Australian history stories must, in some way, chronicle a history of transport. Without horses, bullocks, or camel, there would not be any history to speak of, so vast and forbidding is Australia's terrain. Railways in Australia date from the early 1830s. Unfortunately, it took until the 20th century for three different gauges used by the various states to move towards the standard gauge. Road transport continues to be a critical element in the Australian transport system. Aviation in Australia began after WWI with the formation of Qantas.
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The Old Coach Roads to Cue and Beyond by Alex Palmer
The Old Coach Roads to Cue and Beyond by Alex Palmer
AU$20.00
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Beyond Birdum: Road Transport on the Old Highways of the Territory Around the Years 1964-1974: Old Truckies Tales: Short Stories and History by Bob Foster and Renegade Renehan
Beyond Birdum: Road Transport on the Old Highways of the Territory Around the Years 1964-1974: Old Truckies Tales: Short Stories and History by Bob Foster and Renegade Renehan
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Rails to Pinjarra 100: 100th Anniversary of the First Scheduled Rail Service to Pinjarra, 22nd May 1993 edited by John Arnold
Rails to Pinjarra 100: 100th Anniversary of the First Scheduled Rail Service to Pinjarra, 22nd May 1993 edited by John Arnold
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![Pioneer Airwoman: The Story of Mrs Bonney [Lores Bonney] by Terry Gwynn-Jones](https://d2j6dbq0eux0bg.cloudfront.net/images/18024795/4647892262.jpg "Pioneer Airwoman: The Story of Mrs Bonney [Lores Bonney] by Terry Gwynn-Jones")
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Rails Through the Bush: Timber and Firewood Tramways and Railway Contractors of Western Australia by Adrian Gunzburg and Jeff Austin
Rails Through the Bush: Timber and Firewood Tramways and Railway Contractors of Western Australia by Adrian Gunzburg and Jeff Austin
AU$65.00
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This Flying Business: A Life of Arthur Schutt by Wal Davies
This Flying Business: A Life of Arthur Schutt by Wal Davies
AU$28.00
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Great Australian Motorcycle Stories by John Bryant
Great Australian Motorcycle Stories by John Bryant
AU$17.00
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On Track: The Making of Westrail 1950-1976 by Fred Affleck
On Track: The Making of Westrail 1950-1976 by Fred Affleck
AU$50.00
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Australian Steam by A E Durrant
Australian Steam by A E Durrant
AU$34.00
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Perth’s First Motor Vehicle: The Story of the First Automobile in the City at the Time of the First Perth City Flag by John Clydesdale
Perth’s First Motor Vehicle: The Story of the First Automobile in the City at the Time of the First Perth City Flag by John Clydesdale
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Original Railways of the Southwest (Western Australia): Busselton Margaret River Flinders Bay Railway Construction and Busselton Wonnerup Nannup Railway Line by Archibald E J McNess
Original Railways of the Southwest (Western Australia): Busselton Margaret River Flinders Bay Railway Construction and Busselton Wonnerup Nannup Railway Line by Archibald E J McNess
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Green Mountains by Bernard O'Reilly
Green Mountains by Bernard O'Reilly
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A History of Road Trains in the Northern Territory 1934–88 by John Maddock
A History of Road Trains in the Northern Territory 1934–88 by John Maddock
AU$28.00
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Rag, Sticks & Wire: Australians Taking to the Air by Bill Bunbury
Rag, Sticks & Wire: Australians Taking to the Air by Bill Bunbury
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Railways in the Pilbara by John Joyce and Allan Tilley
Railways in the Pilbara by John Joyce and Allan Tilley
AU$23.00
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Australia's Road Transport Heritage by Liz Martin
Australia's Road Transport Heritage by Liz Martin
AU$55.00
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![Bypass: The Story of a Road [Hume Highway] by Michael McGirr](https://d2j6dbq0eux0bg.cloudfront.net/images/18024795/3653662388.jpg "Bypass: The Story of a Road [Hume Highway] by Michael McGirr")
Bypass: The Story of a Road [Hume Highway] by Michael McGirr
Bypass: The Story of a Road [Hume Highway] by Michael McGirr
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Car Crash: A Memoir by Lech Blaine
Car Crash: A Memoir by Lech Blaine
AU$24.00
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Race Across the World: The Incredible Story of the World's Greatest Road Race: The 1968 London to Sydney Marathon by John Smailes
Race Across the World: The Incredible Story of the World's Greatest Road Race: The 1968 London to Sydney Marathon by John Smailes
AU$26.50
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Australian Aviator by Sir Norman Brearley
Australian Aviator by Sir Norman Brearley
AU$38.00
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