Bush Battleground Barcaldine 1891
Australian History True Crime Regional History Political History Labour History Queensland History Rural History
Bush Battleground Barcaldine 1891 is the definitive hard-cover reference that brings Australia’s most famous shearers’ strike to life. In 136 richly illustrated pages, Peter and Sheila Forrest map the streets, pubs and paddocks where the 1891 conflict erupted, using first-hand accounts, rare black-and-white photographs and a fold-out map that pinpoints every flashpoint. Collectors prize this 2009 first edition because it is the only book commissioned by Barcaldine Regional Council itself, making it an official record that is already out of print and increasingly scarce.
What makes this copy especially appealing is its immaculate reading condition: no ex-library stamps, no inscriptions, no dog-eared pages—just light shelf scuffs that place it firmly in “very good” territory. Teachers, genealogists and history buffs searching for Queensland curriculum resources or family links to the shearers will find the detailed biographical notes on union leaders, station owners and the 300 men who marched under the Southern Cross flag. The Forrests balance scholarly rigour with storytelling pace, so young adults can engage while adults appreciate the depth.
Keywords such as “Barcaldine 1891 strike,” “Australian shearers’ rebellion,” “Queensland labour history,” and “Barcaldine Regional Council publication” all point to this title, ensuring it surfaces in every targeted search. Whether you need a centrepiece for an Australiana collection, a heritage gift for a Barcaldine local, or a reliable source for academic work, this illustrated hardback delivers authoritative content in a durable, bookshelf-worthy format that is already appreciating in collector value.
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