HAPPY VALLEY
Winner, Australian Literature Society Gold Medal, 1941
Introduction by Peter Craven
Patrick White’s magnificent debut novel—first published
1939, long out of print and now a Text Classic.
Based on Patrick White’s own experiences in the early 1930s
as a jackaroo at Bolaro, near Adaminaby in south-eastern
New South Wales, Happy Valley paints a portrait of a
community in a desolate landscape.
It is a jagged and restless study of small-town and country
life.
White was twenty-seven when Happy Valley
was published by George C. Harrop in London.
This mesmerising first novel gives us a prolonged glimpse of
literary genius in the making. It won the Australian
Literature Society Gold Medal in 1941, but White did not
allow the novel to be republished in English in his lifetime.
Paperback
$12.95 plus postage
The following books are "NOW" available in the Adaminaby Store.
There are many more books, subjects include - Trout fishing, Snowy
Scheme, Snowy Mountains and Adaminaby, Bushrangers, Brumbies,
Camping and Bushwalking Guides, KNP and Namadgi.
A HUNDRED YEAR
OLD MYSTERY
There has been a great deal of speculation,
among both bush ans city folk, as to the
identity of 'The Man from Snowy River'
Over the century since the ballad was
published many known horsemen have
claimed to be the legendary 'Man'.
Evidence is presented in this booklet, as to
who possibly was the
'The Man from Snowy River'
Paperback
$7.50 plus postage
SEARCHING FOR THE MAN
FROM SNOWY RIVER
Banjo Paterson's immensely popular
'The Man From Snowy River'
appeared in his first book of verse.
But did he have anyone in mind when he crafted the
Australian classic?
Bill Refshauge suspects that he did, and here he investigates
a number of candidates for The Man - and finds the evidence
- poem, location and other - yields only one possible figure.
Paperback
$40.00 plus postage
GLASS NEGATIVES of
FH YEN
(Out of Print)
Francis (Frank) Yen was known as a bit of a
larrikin in Old Adaminaby,
Frank was also a photographer of some renown:
captuing the
true Adaminaby spirit in the many faces and
events that shaped Old Adaminaby
Paperback
$10.00 plus postage
BOOKS
LIFE OF THE DEAD
For over 25 years Steve Brayshaw has been collecting information regarding
the Old Adaminaby Cemetery.
A cemetrey is not just a place where the dead are buried,
a cemetery is where the next generation connects with their past.
Life of the Dead is a photographic record of headstones, gravesites, and their inscriptions
transcribed.
Where possible an obituary, story and/or photo have been added to give to give life to those interned
in the Old Adaminaby Cemetery.
$30.00 plus postage
WORD SEARCH & PUZZLES
with Information about
ADAMINABY
All the Puzzles have been personally researched
All puzzles are about Adaminaby and local interests
The Tourist Information is about the Northern side of
Koscuiscko National Park surrounding Adaminaby
Paperback
$5.00 plus postage
EIGHTY - FIVE YEARS IN AUSTRALIA
91years on
Written by Archibald Crawford and published 1925
Archibald was 5 years old when he left Scotland and arrived in Sydney Australia.
At the age 9 his family moved to the Monaro
(Coolringdon, Dry Plain and Bobeyan).
He is related to many who are part of the Monaro today.
He writes about what life was like a for a young boy to when he was an old man,
the places, the people and the events.
Republished 2016 by Peter Hallett who has added extra text and images.
Paperback
$25.00 plus postage
WHERE THE DEAD MEN LIE
The Story of Barcroft Boake Bush Poet of the Monaro
A collection of Barcroft Boake's most interesting poems are included in an appendix to
'Where the Dead Men Lie'
THE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER
& OTHER VERSES
This centennial edition recreates the atmosphere of the times, faithfully reproducing the
original 1895 edition of forty-six ballads selected by Paterson together with publisher,
George Robertson.
SEEING THROUGH SNOW
Is a capitivating blend of imagination and history. This novel is by renown historian
Matthew Higgins, using the declining gold town of Kiandra as the backdrop
Paperbacks - each $25.00 plus postage
SILVER BRUMBY KINGDOM
This edition contains - Moon Filly, Silver Brumby Whirlwind, Son of the Whirlwind, and
Silver Brumby Silver Dingo
Paperback - $35.00 plus postage
THE SNOW PONY
Only Dusty can ride the wild Snow Pony and no one but Dusty will trust her
Paperback - $18.00 plus postage
THE GIRL FROM SNOWY RIVER
The year is 1919. Flinty is seventeen has lost a brother, the man she loves has changed and
there's a brumby muster. A tribute to one of Australia's bush poets.
Paperback - $20.00 plus postage
THE SILVER BRUMBY
The timeless classic which has caught the hearts and imaginations of readers since 1958
Postage - $20 plus postage
SNOWY
The Making of
Modern Australia
This the 'New Edition' that Celebrates one
of the most dramatic and inspiring episodes
of Australian history.
Based on extensive research, oral history,
memorabilia, maps, technical drawings and
photographs, this book highlights the
achievement of the Snowy Scheme
Brad Collis has personally signed these
copies
Paperback - $39.95 plus postage
A VISION FOR AUSTRALIA
(Out of Print)
Over 150 photographs taken during the construction of the
Snowy Mountains Scheme 1949-1999.
Tells the story of the remarkable achievement and is a tribute to the people,
ingenuity and vision which made the project possible.
Paperback - $39.95 plus postage
SNOWY HYDRO DVD's
Operation Adaminaby
Moving of Adaminaby as Lake Eucumbene filled as part of
The Snowy Mountains Scheme
Best of the Years
The Construction of the Snowy Mountains Scheme
Mountains of Power
How Snowy Hydro uses the natual cycle of water to generate electricity
Paperback - each $14.95 plus postage
MAX OLDFIELD The Story of his Ride
Born in 1928. His life alternated between the Naas Valley and the snowy
country to the west.
He was known for his skill with horses, both wild and domesticated
Paperback - $30 plus postage
COTTER A Novel
The story follows the subvert popular notions of the convict experience.
This is a story of power and exploitation, of betrayal and uncertain redemption.
It offers a vivid reimagination of real events in the far wilds of the high
country 'beyond the limits'.
Paperback - $30 plus postage
TENNANT'S GOLD
Four children gallop into history as they untangle the mystery of
bushranger Tennant's gold.
A spine-tingling present day adaventure, set in the
high country of the Monaro. (Namadgi National Park)
Paperback - $10.00 plus postage
