People have come to Roma to trade cattle since 1860.This book captures the stories and photos of many of those who, in more recent years, have come here to do business, to learn or just have a look – cattlemen, truckies, buyers, agents, stockmen, tourists, school children and not forgetting the saleyard staff or the ladies in the canteen – all the people who help to create the vibe of the place that is Roma Saleyards, the Biggest Cattle Selling Centre in Australia!
Now back in Brisbane, John met up with a host of the characters who worked at the saleyards - stockmen, buyers, agents, clerks, butchers, contractors, a stock inspector, a journalist and a market reporter as well as a vendor who sold cattle there in 1933, and recorded all their stories to come up with REMEMBER CANNON HILL, a lively and sometimes humorous record of what really went on out there during the 60 years that the saleyards served the industry. If you have ever had anything to do with Cannon Hill, you or your family might well be in this book, but even if you have never heard of the place, you will have fun finding out about our heritage and what life was like in the those days, as told by the people who were there and who still remember.
Amidst the harsh, untamed landscape of the Australian outback, Maggie Fairfax thrives as the manager of a sprawling cattle station. But when the owner suddenly passes away, Maggie’s world is turned upside down. Suddenly, she finds herself face to face with Raf Hetherington, the new owner who is eager to sell the property and return to city life. Despite their opposing goals, a spark ignites between them. As Maggie and Raf navigate their attraction, they must also grapple with the conflicts that arise from their different backgrounds. While Maggie is determined to stay and continue her work, Raf is eager to move on and invest in more lucrative ventures. But as they spend more time together, Raf begins to see the allure of the outback and the woman who calls it home. Will Raf have the courage to leave his old life behind and take a chance on Maggie? And will Maggie be able to save her future and the futures of those who depend on her? In this tale of love, land, and the power of the Australian outback, Chris Taylor weaves a captivating story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. For fans of rugged landscapes, forbidden love, and heartwarming journeys, A Cattleman’s Daughter is a must-read. Don’t miss out on this USA Today bestselling author’s latest masterpiece! Grab your copy today before the price changes.
This book will take you on a hair-raising journey from the 1929 to 2005, from horse and carts to helicopters, and across the country from the Conondale Ranges around Kilcoy to Cloncurry and the Kimberley, form Moree to Mt Isa, and from the Murray River through the Channel Country and up to the Barkly Tableland. Along the way you'll find rough horses, plenty of spills, battered vehicles, rum drinkers.
Imagine seeing the beauty of an outback sunrise or sunset, native desert animals doing what they do: scaring the hell out of you! While you are reading the yarns I have lived. The desert and the traditional Aboriginal people who live there won my respect and heart. The native animals were delightful to observe in their natural habitat. My favourites are the wedge tail eagles, who fly majestically in the sky, and the emus. The emu has it down pat! The female lays the eggs, and the male takes over from there with the incubating and raising the chicks. Have fun reading my yarns.
The awful secrets kept by the residents of the remote Australian town of Outer Maroo are finally revealed when a couple arrives searching for their children who have become followers of Oyster, a sinister, fanatical cult leader.
When Kate Brodie inherits half a run-down cattle station, she doesn't expect to have a sexy cattleman boss to contend with! Noah Carmody doesn't need a city girl like Kate trying her pretty hand at Outback life, but he's a single dad now, and Kate's the only person within a hundred miles who'll help him restore Radnor to its former glory. So he'll grudgingly show her the ropes…. As they toil together under the Outback sun, romance should be the last thing on their minds…shouldn't it?
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