Author: Dick Johnson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
The Alps at the Crossroads
Author: Dick Johnson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Huts of the High Country
Author: Klaus Hueneke
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780958704977
Category : Huts
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780958704977
Category : Huts
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Transactions of the Royal Society of Victoria
Author: Royal Society of Victoria (Melbourne, Vic.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
List of members in each volume (except v. 6, new ser., v. 27).
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
List of members in each volume (except v. 6, new ser., v. 27).
Cattlemen of the High Country
Author: Tor Holth
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780646485713
Category : Bogong High Plains (Vic.)
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
In the summer of 2003 bushfires raged for nearly two months in the alps of north-east Victoria. Instead of being allowed back onto their leases the following summer, the cattlemen were instructed by the state government not to take their cattle up in case they caused further damage. In 2005 the seven year leases expired, and were not renewed, ending a tradition that was being handed on to a fourth generation.The new edition of Cattlemen of the High Country looks at the issue of fire and cattle grazing and the struggle of the mountain cattlemen to retain their leases. It provides an enduring record of a breed of Australians, folk heroes in their own right, whose lives have formed the basis of verse and legend. Each year the cattlemen held their annual muster before the first snowfall of autumn, and brought their cattle down to lower pastures for winter feeding, or sold them at the annual sales. These tough and resourceful cattlemen endured the snow and freezing conditions of winter and the threat of ravaging bushfires of summer. When mustering or checking their cattle, they sheltered in little huts, which they built from the timber at hand. They were masters of bushcraft. The dangers of steep slopes and rocky terrain held no terrors for them as they worked with their hardy stock horses and indispensable dogs. In this book their yarns and reminiscences reveal a characteristic courage and endurance, and an indomitable sense of humour.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780646485713
Category : Bogong High Plains (Vic.)
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
In the summer of 2003 bushfires raged for nearly two months in the alps of north-east Victoria. Instead of being allowed back onto their leases the following summer, the cattlemen were instructed by the state government not to take their cattle up in case they caused further damage. In 2005 the seven year leases expired, and were not renewed, ending a tradition that was being handed on to a fourth generation.The new edition of Cattlemen of the High Country looks at the issue of fire and cattle grazing and the struggle of the mountain cattlemen to retain their leases. It provides an enduring record of a breed of Australians, folk heroes in their own right, whose lives have formed the basis of verse and legend. Each year the cattlemen held their annual muster before the first snowfall of autumn, and brought their cattle down to lower pastures for winter feeding, or sold them at the annual sales. These tough and resourceful cattlemen endured the snow and freezing conditions of winter and the threat of ravaging bushfires of summer. When mustering or checking their cattle, they sheltered in little huts, which they built from the timber at hand. They were masters of bushcraft. The dangers of steep slopes and rocky terrain held no terrors for them as they worked with their hardy stock horses and indispensable dogs. In this book their yarns and reminiscences reveal a characteristic courage and endurance, and an indomitable sense of humour.
Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria
Author: Royal Society of Victoria (Melbourne, Vic.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
List of members in each volume (except v. 6, new ser., v. 27).
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
List of members in each volume (except v. 6, new ser., v. 27).
Landprints
Author: George Seddon
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521659994
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
From one of Australia's foremost thinkers, a uniquely broad-ranging 1997 collection of essays on landscape.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521659994
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
From one of Australia's foremost thinkers, a uniquely broad-ranging 1997 collection of essays on landscape.
Australian Alps Walking Track
Author: John Chapman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781920995065
Category : Australian Alps (N.S.W. and Vic.)
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Describes the 660 km walking track from Walhalla near Melbourne to the outskirts of Canberra. An all colour book, it includes 51 colour topographic maps, gradient profiles and many sidetrips and alternative tracks.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781920995065
Category : Australian Alps (N.S.W. and Vic.)
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Describes the 660 km walking track from Walhalla near Melbourne to the outskirts of Canberra. An all colour book, it includes 51 colour topographic maps, gradient profiles and many sidetrips and alternative tracks.
Victoria's National Parks
Author: Parks Victoria Staff
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780958643900
Category : National parks and reserves
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
The most comprehensive guide book to Victoria's Park System, Victoria's National Parks is a must for all outdoor enthusiasts. Over 120 Parks including all National, State and Wilderness Parks along with Forests, Coastal and Historic Reserves are described in detail and illustrated with stunning photography. Detailed maps make this guide ideal for navigation based outdoor pursuits such as bushwalking and 4x4 driving. Camping, picnic spots and lookouts are clearly identified. Walks extending from 20-minute self-guided trails to challenging 4-day remote treks are all included. The map atlas groups Parks in geographic clusters extending from metropolitan Melbourne, to the remote corners of the state. A complete Gazetteer lists over 500 entries providing location, access and features of each park.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780958643900
Category : National parks and reserves
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
The most comprehensive guide book to Victoria's Park System, Victoria's National Parks is a must for all outdoor enthusiasts. Over 120 Parks including all National, State and Wilderness Parks along with Forests, Coastal and Historic Reserves are described in detail and illustrated with stunning photography. Detailed maps make this guide ideal for navigation based outdoor pursuits such as bushwalking and 4x4 driving. Camping, picnic spots and lookouts are clearly identified. Walks extending from 20-minute self-guided trails to challenging 4-day remote treks are all included. The map atlas groups Parks in geographic clusters extending from metropolitan Melbourne, to the remote corners of the state. A complete Gazetteer lists over 500 entries providing location, access and features of each park.
A History of Wilsons Promontory
Author: John Roslyn Garnet
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : National parks and reserves
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : National parks and reserves
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
Explore the Australian Alps
Author: Australian Alps National Parks Staff
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781877069413
Category : Australian Alps (N.S.W. and Vic.)
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
The book is divided into six regions, each region having a comprehensive map, detailed tour information for both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive vehicles as well as walk suggestions. You will also be able to gain knowledge about the regional history and insights into the native flora and fauna.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781877069413
Category : Australian Alps (N.S.W. and Vic.)
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
The book is divided into six regions, each region having a comprehensive map, detailed tour information for both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive vehicles as well as walk suggestions. You will also be able to gain knowledge about the regional history and insights into the native flora and fauna.