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Miss Muriel Matters: The Australian actress who became one of London's most famous suffragists

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The Australian actress who became one of London's most famous suffragists.Discover the most inspiring woman you've never heard of ...In 1909, a young Australian actress made headlines around the world when she took to the sky over London in an airship emblazoned with the slogan 'Votes for Women' and dropped leaflets over the city. Muriel Matters was dubbed 'that daring Australian girl', and the ... Read more

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The Australian actress who became one of London's most famous suffragists.Discover the most inspiring woman you've never heard of ...In 1909, a young Australian actress made headlines around the world when she took to the sky over London in an airship emblazoned with the slogan 'Votes for Women' and dropped leaflets over the city. Muriel Matters was dubbed 'that daring Australian girl', and the
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Sheila

The Australian beauty who bewitched British society

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Born on a NSW sheep station, she wedded earls and barons, was feted by London and New York society, and when she died was a Russian princess.Sheila wedded earls and barons, befriended literary figures and movie stars, bedded a future king, was feted by London and New York society for forty years and when she died was a Russian princess.Vivacious, confident and striking, Sheila Chisholm met her ... Read more

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Born on a NSW sheep station, she wedded earls and barons, was feted by London and New York society, and when she died was a Russian princess.Sheila wedded earls and barons, befriended literary figures and movie stars, bedded a future king, was feted by London and New York society for forty years and when she died was a Russian princess.Vivacious, confident and striking, Sheila Chisholm met her
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The Brilliant Outsider

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The first full-length biography of George Ingle Finch - maverick Australian mountaineer, scientist, concert pianist and father of actor Peter Finch.George Ingle Finch, mountaineer, soldier, scientist, rebellious spirit, boy from the bush, was in his day one of the most famous men in the world. In 1922 he stood at the highest point on Everest, a feat not bettered for 30 years. He invented the ... Read more

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The first full-length biography of George Ingle Finch - maverick Australian mountaineer, scientist, concert pianist and father of actor Peter Finch.George Ingle Finch, mountaineer, soldier, scientist, rebellious spirit, boy from the bush, was in his day one of the most famous men in the world. In 1922 he stood at the highest point on Everest, a feat not bettered for 30 years. He invented the
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Nellie

The life and loves of Dame Nellie Melba

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The tumultuous life of Australia's most famous opera singer, Dame Nellie Melba.AUSTRALIA'S FIRST INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTARWhen most Australians think of Nellie Melba they picture a squarish middle-aged woman dressed in furs and large hats, an imperious Dame whose voice ruled the world for three decades. But there was much more to her life than adulation and riches.To succeed she had to overcome ... Read more

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The tumultuous life of Australia's most famous opera singer, Dame Nellie Melba.AUSTRALIA'S FIRST INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTARWhen most Australians think of Nellie Melba they picture a squarish middle-aged woman dressed in furs and large hats, an imperious Dame whose voice ruled the world for three decades. But there was much more to her life than adulation and riches.To succeed she had to overcome
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Nell, the Duchess of Manchester

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The forgotten, unique and fascinating story of Australia's first and only duchess, from the bestselling author of Sheila and Enid.When an unassuming young Melbourne woman bumped into a handsome naval lieutenant in a Colombo hotel swimming pool in 1926 she would never have dreamed of one day being the wife of an English duke with three castles.Demure but feisty Nell Stead and Alexander 'Mandy' ... Read more

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The forgotten, unique and fascinating story of Australia's first and only duchess, from the bestselling author of Sheila and Enid.When an unassuming young Melbourne woman bumped into a handsome naval lieutenant in a Colombo hotel swimming pool in 1926 she would never have dreamed of one day being the wife of an English duke with three castles.Demure but feisty Nell Stead and Alexander 'Mandy'
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The Lost Boy

A search for life, a triumph of outback spirit

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In the stifling Australian heat of October 1993, a campsite the size of a small town was spontaneously created at a lonely desert roadhouse by the side of the Stuart Highway, which links Darwin with Alice Springs. The 1200 men and women who swagged on the unforgiving ground beside their horses, cars, trucks and even helicopters had come to this isolated place Dunmarra to help solve a mystery and ... Read more

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In the stifling Australian heat of October 1993, a campsite the size of a small town was spontaneously created at a lonely desert roadhouse by the side of the Stuart Highway, which links Darwin with Alice Springs. The 1200 men and women who swagged on the unforgiving ground beside their horses, cars, trucks and even helicopters had come to this isolated place Dunmarra to help solve a mystery and
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Rocky Road

The incredible true story of the fractured family behind the Darrell Lea chocolate empire

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The marvellously strange but true story of the family behind the famous Darrell Lea confectionery company.In the early 1930s, the Australian family confectionery company Darrell Lea was a sensation, its shops stacked with delicious chocolates, marshmallows, nougat and much more in line with the company's motto to 'Stack 'em high, watch 'em fly'.It was at this time that Montague Lea met the ... Read more

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The marvellously strange but true story of the family behind the famous Darrell Lea confectionery company.In the early 1930s, the Australian family confectionery company Darrell Lea was a sensation, its shops stacked with delicious chocolates, marshmallows, nougat and much more in line with the company's motto to 'Stack 'em high, watch 'em fly'.It was at this time that Montague Lea met the
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Enid

The scandalous life of a glamorous Australian who dazzled the world

by Robert Wainwright ...

From the bestselling author of Sheila comes the story of a bewitching Australian socialite who fascinated the world.'A wonderfully racy biography, full of comedy and tragedy and populated by some of the most dissolute and eccentric aristocrats of the 20th century.' Daily Mail, UKEnid Lindeman stood almost six feet tall, with silver hair and flashing turquoise eyes. The girl from Strathfield in ... Read more

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From the bestselling author of Sheila comes the story of a bewitching Australian socialite who fascinated the world.'A wonderfully racy biography, full of comedy and tragedy and populated by some of the most dissolute and eccentric aristocrats of the 20th century.' Daily Mail, UKEnid Lindeman stood almost six feet tall, with silver hair and flashing turquoise eyes. The girl from Strathfield in
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Rose

The unauthorised biography of Rose Hancock Porteous

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For two decades, Rose Hancock Porteous has fascinated Australians. The Filipina housekeeper who became the lover and then the wife of her millionaire employer has regularly created headlines, but behind the facade of the colourful socialite there is much that has not been revealed about this fabulously flawed woman.This is Rose's story - thorns and all - beginning with her childhood on the ... Read more

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For two decades, Rose Hancock Porteous has fascinated Australians. The Filipina housekeeper who became the lover and then the wife of her millionaire employer has regularly created headlines, but behind the facade of the colourful socialite there is much that has not been revealed about this fabulously flawed woman.This is Rose's story - thorns and all - beginning with her childhood on the
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Katrina Gorry

A Matildas hero's story of football, motherhood and breaking down barriers

by Katrina Gorry, Robert Wainwright ...

A Matilda's story of football, motherhood and breaking down barriers.**'Katrina's book is a powerful testament to grit, endurance, and agility. It shows how perseverance, focus, and strong values lead to true success. A must-read for anyone seeking strength in themselves and those they love.' - Cathy Freeman OAM'This is a heartwarming book full to the brim with love of family, of friends, of ... Read more

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A Matilda's story of football, motherhood and breaking down barriers.**'Katrina's book is a powerful testament to grit, endurance, and agility. It shows how perseverance, focus, and strong values lead to true success. A must-read for anyone seeking strength in themselves and those they love.' - Cathy Freeman OAM'This is a heartwarming book full to the brim with love of family, of friends, of
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Australia, You Little* Beauty

Inside Test cricket's dream team

by Justin Langer, Robert Wainwright ...

Justin Langer scored more centuries than Ian Chappell, Doug Walters or Bill Lawry and had a better average than Mark Taylor, David Boon or Mark Waugh yet lived almost every moment of his glittering Test career as if it was his last.In this intimate and at times poignant account, Langer looks back on the mateship, change room antics and onfield triumphs which made up his 105-Test innings as a ... Read more

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Justin Langer scored more centuries than Ian Chappell, Doug Walters or Bill Lawry and had a better average than Mark Taylor, David Boon or Mark Waugh yet lived almost every moment of his glittering Test career as if it was his last.In this intimate and at times poignant account, Langer looks back on the mateship, change room antics and onfield triumphs which made up his 105-Test innings as a
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Miss Muriel Matters

The Spectacular Life of a Trailblazing Suffragist

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In 1909, a young Australian actress made headlines around the world when she took to the sky over London in an airship emblazoned with the slogan 'Votes for Women' and dropped leaflets over the city. Muriel Matters was dubbed 'that daring Australian girl', and the American media declared it to be the world's first aerial protest. Just months earlier, Muriel had become the first woman to make a ... Read more

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In 1909, a young Australian actress made headlines around the world when she took to the sky over London in an airship emblazoned with the slogan 'Votes for Women' and dropped leaflets over the city. Muriel Matters was dubbed 'that daring Australian girl', and the American media declared it to be the world's first aerial protest. Just months earlier, Muriel had become the first woman to make a
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