Cirrus@Austlit

'Welcome to our small country town of Walbundrie!

'Walbundrie is located 52 kilometres from Albury. It is called the crossroads of Riverina because many country roads cross over in Walbundrie. In the late 1850s, it was known as the gold mining village of Piney Range. It is home to a community of friendly country people.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Walla Walla is a rural town in New South Wales, which has a proud history. There are significant landmarks and points of interest located within the town and its outskirts.

'As you read this book, follow the old horse-drawn wagons for a timeline of the town’s history – from 1836 to 1985.'

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'Tocumwal is a small town located on the border of NSW and Victoria. The town is full of character and old world charm combined with its agricultural heritage and country lifestyle.

'Tocumwal on the Murray is a great town with a rich Aboriginal and European history. Tocumwal was named after an Aboriginal word meaning ‘deep hole’ and the Yorta Yorta people lived around here for thousands of years. One of the first influential settlers of Tocumwal was Edward Hillson in the 1860s; “The King of Toc” they called him.'

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'Thurgoona is a town eight kilometres north east of Albury. Thurgoona has changed over time. This book explores how the town has changed, especially with development over the past 40-50 years.

'Thurgoona will continue to change and grow. It is important to remember our history and what others before us have achieved.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Lake Mulwala is an important part of both the Federation Shire and the Murray River Irrigation system, not only for recreation, but also financially. It was constructed in 1935 and completed in 1939. It is roughly a quarter the size of the Sydney Harbour in capacity. Every year thousands of tourists visit the area to use the lake for a wide range of purposes.'

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'Toogimbie is a property situated west of Hay along the Murrumbidgee River. Over half of the property is set aside as conservation and cultural areas. Toogimbie Station was taken up by squatters in the mid 1800s and this is when the local Aboriginal people first came into contact with new settlers.

'The property was purchased by the Indigenous Land Corporation in 2000 and it is now managed by traditional custodians. The property supports the growth of traditional bush foods and medicines, protect numerous burial sites and artefacts.

'Toogimbie is a great example of modern day farming coexisting with Aboriginal cultural land and fragile important wetlands.'

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'Our community has been known by many names, Carratha, Pine Hills, Narrama and now it is called Mayrung. In traditional Aboriginal language, the area Carratha means ‘place of many pines.’ The Europeans first settled in Carratha around 1870 because of the good water supply.'

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'Tumbarumba is the gateway to the Snowy Mountains; amazing scenery, beautiful free camping grounds and invigorating mountain air. So next time you are passing by Tumbarumba, why don’t you stop and have a chat to the locals. To learn more about the history of Tumbarumba, download and read this book.'

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'This book take a look at the history of Lowesdale and how the town has developed over time. The students visited local sites and interviewed members of the community to write the towns history. Also included are four personal accounts from some of the students who live on farms in the Lowesdale district.'

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'Holbrook is the largest town in the Greater Hume Shire, NSW. Holbrook is named after the Lieutenant Norman Holbrook, the first British naval recipient of the Victoria Cross. Because of it’s [sic] naval name-sake, Holbrook is well-known for the large HMAS Otway submarine located in the centre of town that has been supplied by the Royal Australian Navy.

'Holbrook is an inspiring town filled with amazing people. We are so privileged and happy to live in this fantastic town!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Welcome to the Edward River, the heart of Deniliquin! The people of Deniliquin rely on the Edward River every day for drinking water, irrigation and tourism.

'During the last 60,000 years, a major earthquake-like event occurred pushing up the land between Echuca and Deniliquin. This made the Murray River change course and allowed for the smaller Edward River to be formed. This book documents the various uses and management of the water flowing in the Edward River.'

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'Culcairn is a friendly welcoming town. The Honorary James Balfour was credited with founding Culcairn; named after the Shire of Kiltearn in Scotland.

'The Culcairn district is mainly a farming community. The major income for farmers is through sheep, beef cattle and cereal crops including wheat, barley and canola.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.