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Bairnsdale: Portrait of an Australian Country Town
Author: Hal Porter
Hard cover with dust jacket, very good condition. Memorial edition.
Bairnsdale: Portrait of an Australian Country Town by Hal Porter is a richly detailed and affectionate chronicle of Bairnsdale, a town in East Gippsland, Victoria, where the author spent much of his youth. Published in 1977, this work blends personal recollections with historical narrative, offering insights into the town's development from its early settlement through significant events such as the two World Wars and the Great Depression . Porter's narrative captures the essence of Bairnsdale's community life, its characters, and the broader socio-economic changes that shaped the town's identity over time. The book is complemented by the author's own illustrations and photographs, providing a visual dimension to his storytelling. Recognized for its literary merit, the book was awarded the Fellowship of Australian Writers Local History Award in 1977.
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