Women of the outback
Williams, Sue, 1959-2008
Book
"Maree was left with three small daughters when her husband and son were killed in a light plane smash. Cheryl lives in such a remote area, she had to winch herself and her three children across the Murray River to get the eldest to school. Alice admits she couldn't even tell a cow from a bull when she first went to live in the outback. These women are only some of the twelve extraordinary women who have overcome incredible hardships to survive and thrive in some of the most extremely remote parts of Australia. Sue Williams has uncovered some remarkable subjects in this book. From high-profile businesswomen to everyday heroes, these women will inspire and delight."
Main title:
Women of the outback / Sue Williams.
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Imprint:
Camberwell, Vic. : Michael Joseph, an imprint of Penguin Books, c2008.
Collation:
xi, 288 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Cover subtitle: Inspiring true stories of tragedy and triumph.
Contents:
CHAPTER 1: Never Many Tears Gayle Shann, Moranbah, Queensland -- CHAPTER 2: A Deadset Legend Molly Clark, Old Andado, Northern Territory -- CHAPTER 3: Love Can Be Blind Nell Brook, Birdsville, Queensland -- CHAPTER 4: A Land of Plenty Mitjili Gibson Napanangka, Lake Mackay, Western Australia -- CHAPTER 5: The Sweet, Sly Work of Song Sara Storer, near Wemen, Victoria -- CHAPTER 6: Giving It a Go Maree Stockman, Lake Cargelligo, New South Wales -- CHAPTER 7: Gone a-Droving Susan Cutler, near Thallon, Queensland -- CHAPTER 8: The Blossoming of the Mulga Lynnie Plate, Oodnadatta, South Australia -- CHAPTER 9: File Snakes in the Billabong Mandy Muir, Kakadu, Northern Territory -- CHAPTER 10: Outback Love Affair Alice Greenup, near Kingaroy, Queensland -- CHAPTER 11: A New Benchmark in Outback Hospitality Jane Fargher, Parachilna, South Australia -- CHAPTER 12: Swags on the Ground, Salt Beef, Spuds and Storytelling Sandy Thorne, Lightning Ridge, New South Wales -- CHAPTER 13: Learning to Love the Country Sharon Oldfield, Cowarie, South Australia -- CHAPTER 14: The Outback in All Australians Terry Underwood, Riveren, Northern Territory.
ISBN:
9780718104948 (pbk)
Dewey class:
994.0099
Language:
English
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BRN:
199550