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Mutiny on the Bounty
- By: Peter FitzSimons
- Narrated by: Michael Carman
- Length: 22 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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The mutiny on HMS Bounty, in the South Pacific on 28 April 1789, is one of history's truly great stories - a tale of human drama, intrigue and adventure of the highest order - and in the hands of Peter FitzSimons it comes to life as never before. Commissioned by the Royal Navy to collect breadfruit plants from Tahiti and take them to the West Indies, the Bounty's crew found themselves in a tropical paradise. Five months later, they did not want to leave.
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great read. couldn't stop listening to this book
- By Anna on 25-08-19
By: Peter FitzSimons
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The Battle of Long Tan
- By: Peter FitzSimons
- Narrated by: David Tredinnick
- Length: 21 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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From the bestselling author of Kokoda and Gallipoli comes the epic story of Australia's deadliest Vietnam War battle....
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1966 Vietnam.
- By Pierre Bovington on 10-03-24
By: Peter FitzSimons
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No Place for the Weak
- A True Story of Deviance, Torture and Social Cleansing
- By: Ryan Green
- Narrated by: Steve White
- Length: 4 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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On 20 May 1999, the South Australian Police were called to investigate a disused bank in the unassuming town of Snowtown, in connection to the disappearance of multiple missing people. The police were not prepared for the chilling scene that awaited them....
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This is meant to terrify you and it will
- By mr j c newman on 30-07-22
By: Ryan Green
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The Battle of Midway (Pivotal Moments in American History)
- By: Craig L. Symonds
- Narrated by: James Lurie
- Length: 14 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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There are few moments in American history in which the course of events tipped so suddenly and so dramatically as at the Battle of Midway....
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acknowledgement of facts..?
- By Shannon on 17-07-15
By: Craig L. Symonds
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The Bush
- By: Don Watson, Hamish Hamilton
- Narrated by: Don Watson
- Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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An enthralling journey, showcasing Watson's trademark literary gift and sardonic wit, through the Australian landscape and character....
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Vital Australian bush history everyone should read
- By SarahJN on 22-10-23
By: Don Watson, and others
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Last Woman Hanged
- The Terrible True Story of Louisa Collins
- By: Caroline Overington
- Narrated by: Jennifer Vuletic
- Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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In January 1889, Louisa Collins, a mother of 10 children, became the first woman hanged at Darlinghurst Gaol and the last woman hanged in New South Wales. Both of Louisa's husbands had died suddenly and the Crown, convinced that Louisa poisoned them with arsenic, put her on trial....
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Interesting and thought provoking
- By Book Lover on 24-02-22
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Mutiny on the Bounty
- By: Peter FitzSimons
- Narrated by: Michael Carman
- Length: 22 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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The mutiny on HMS Bounty, in the South Pacific on 28 April 1789, is one of history's truly great stories - a tale of human drama, intrigue and adventure of the highest order - and in the hands of Peter FitzSimons it comes to life as never before. Commissioned by the Royal Navy to collect breadfruit plants from Tahiti and take them to the West Indies, the Bounty's crew found themselves in a tropical paradise. Five months later, they did not want to leave.
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great read. couldn't stop listening to this book
- By Anna on 25-08-19
By: Peter FitzSimons
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The Battle of Long Tan
- By: Peter FitzSimons
- Narrated by: David Tredinnick
- Length: 21 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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From the bestselling author of Kokoda and Gallipoli comes the epic story of Australia's deadliest Vietnam War battle....
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1966 Vietnam.
- By Pierre Bovington on 10-03-24
By: Peter FitzSimons
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No Place for the Weak
- A True Story of Deviance, Torture and Social Cleansing
- By: Ryan Green
- Narrated by: Steve White
- Length: 4 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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On 20 May 1999, the South Australian Police were called to investigate a disused bank in the unassuming town of Snowtown, in connection to the disappearance of multiple missing people. The police were not prepared for the chilling scene that awaited them....
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This is meant to terrify you and it will
- By mr j c newman on 30-07-22
By: Ryan Green
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The Battle of Midway (Pivotal Moments in American History)
- By: Craig L. Symonds
- Narrated by: James Lurie
- Length: 14 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
There are few moments in American history in which the course of events tipped so suddenly and so dramatically as at the Battle of Midway....
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acknowledgement of facts..?
- By Shannon on 17-07-15
By: Craig L. Symonds
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The Bush
- By: Don Watson, Hamish Hamilton
- Narrated by: Don Watson
- Length: 13 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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An enthralling journey, showcasing Watson's trademark literary gift and sardonic wit, through the Australian landscape and character....
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Vital Australian bush history everyone should read
- By SarahJN on 22-10-23
By: Don Watson, and others
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Last Woman Hanged
- The Terrible True Story of Louisa Collins
- By: Caroline Overington
- Narrated by: Jennifer Vuletic
- Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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In January 1889, Louisa Collins, a mother of 10 children, became the first woman hanged at Darlinghurst Gaol and the last woman hanged in New South Wales. Both of Louisa's husbands had died suddenly and the Crown, convinced that Louisa poisoned them with arsenic, put her on trial....
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Interesting and thought provoking
- By Book Lover on 24-02-22
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History of Australia
- A Captivating Guide to Australian History, Starting from the Aborigines Through the Dutch East India Company, James Cook, and World War II to the Present (Australasia)
- By: Captivating History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Long before Australia started to be considered one of the best places in the world to live, it was thought to be completely unlivable. In the 15th century, the European race to claim land began....
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abandoned this book
- By Amazon Customer on 09-02-24
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Dead Man Running
- An Insider's Story on One of the World's Most Feared Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs ... The Bandidos
- By: Ross Coulthart, Duncan McNab
- Narrated by: Michael Carman
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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We are the people our parents warned us about" is the motto of the Bandidos, one of the world's most feared outlaw motorcycle gangs....
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Honour of the dregs of society
- By Chris on 13-11-11
By: Ross Coulthart, and others
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Vietnam
- The Australian War
- By: Paul Ham
- Narrated by: Peter Byrne
- Length: 31 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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The definitive account of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War, by best-selling author of Kokoda....
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Highly recommended
- By David on 07-04-13
By: Paul Ham
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The Catalpa Rescue
- The Gripping Story of the Most Dramatic and Successful Prison Break in Australian History
- By: Peter FitzSimons
- Narrated by: Michael Carman
- Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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The incredible true story of one of the most extraordinary and inspirational prison breaks in history....
By: Peter FitzSimons
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Dark Emu
- Black Seeds: Agriculture or Accident?
- By: Bruce Pascoe
- Narrated by: Bruce Pascoe
- Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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A completely accessible, compelling and riveting account of pre-invasion Aboriginal agricultural systems....
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life changing
- By Amazon Customer on 06-03-20
By: Bruce Pascoe
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Australia's Most Unbelievable True Stories
- By: Jim Haynes
- Narrated by: Jim Haynes
- Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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The ultimate collection of unbelievable true Australian stories: the unknown, the forgotten and the surprising....
By: Jim Haynes
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Great Australian Scams, Cons and Rorts
- A Book of Dodgy Schemes and Crazy Dreams from the Bush to the City
- By: Jim Haynes
- Narrated by: Jim Haynes
- Length: 10 hrs
- Unabridged
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The ultimate collection of Australia's craziest cons and mad schemes from a master storyteller....
By: Jim Haynes
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A Witness of Fact
- The Peculiar Case of Chief Forensic Pathologist Colin Manock
- By: Drew Rooke
- Narrated by: Lockie Chapman
- Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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For nearly three decades, Dr Colin Manock was in charge of South Australia's forensic pathology services....
By: Drew Rooke
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The Penguin History of New Zealand
- By: Michael King
- Narrated by: Rosemary Ronald
- Length: 17 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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This best-selling book, the triumphant fruit of careful research, wide reading and judicious assessment, is the unchallenged contemporary reference on the history of New Zealand....
By: Michael King
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Savage Harvest
- A Tale of Cannibals, Colonialism, and Michael Rockefeller's Tragic Quest for Primitive Art
- By: Carl Hoffman
- Narrated by: Joe Barrett
- Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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The mysterious disappearance of Michael Rockefeller in remote New Guinea in 1961 has kept the world, and even Michael's powerful, influential family, guessing for years....
By: Carl Hoffman
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The Scrap Iron Flotilla
- By: Mike Carlton
- Narrated by: Mike Carlton
- Length: 15 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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When the Second World War broke out in September 1939, the British asked Australia for help. With some misgivings, the Australian government sent five destroyers to beef up the British Royal Navy in the Mediterranean....
By: Mike Carlton
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Outback Outlaw
- The Dark Legacy of Australia’s Backpacker Killer, Ivan Milat
- By: Ryan Green
- Narrated by: Steve White
- Length: 4 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Outback Outlaw is an unflinching and uncompromising account of a man forever cemented in the annals of Australian true crime. Ryan Green’s riveting narrative draws the listeners into the real-life horror experienced by the victim, and has all the elements of a classic thriller....
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Not good as true crime with kevin pierce
- By Shane canning on 06-07-23
By: Ryan Green
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A Shorter History of Australia
- By: Geoffrey Blainey
- Narrated by: Humphrey Bower
- Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Geoffrey Blainey is well-placed to introduce us to the people who have played a part and to guide us through the events which have created the Australian identity....
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Colonial and anachronistic
- By Anonymous User on 11-08-22
By: Geoffrey Blainey
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The Immortal Irishman
- The Irish Revolutionary Who Became an American Hero
- By: Timothy Egan
- Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
- Length: 14 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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The Irish-American story, with all its twists and triumphs, is told through the improbable life of one man....
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An amazing true story
- By Eamon on 25-06-23
By: Timothy Egan
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Destination Buchenwald
- The Astonishing Survival Story of Australian and New Zealand Airmen in a Nazi Death Camp
- By: Colin Burgess
- Narrated by: Steve Shanahan
- Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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In this harrowing story of the Allied airmen who experienced the true horrors of Nazism firsthand, Colin Burgess personally interviewed or corresponded with dozens of the surviving airmen from a number of nations, including their valorous leader....
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Brings back a lot of bad memories.
- By Alan D. on 03-08-22
By: Colin Burgess
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Girt
- The Unauthorised History of Australia, Volume 1
- By: David Hunt
- Narrated by: David Hunt
- Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Girt. No word could better capture the essence of Australia.... In this hilarious history, David Hunt reveals the truth of Australia's past....
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must have book of the year !!
- By Wickerman49 on 24-05-15
By: David Hunt
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The Statues That Walked
- Unraveling the Mystery of Easter Island
- By: Terry Hunt, Carl Lipo
- Narrated by: Joe Barrett
- Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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The monumental statues of Easter Island have been the source of great mystery ever since the island was first discovered in 1722....
By: Terry Hunt, and others
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Deep Time Dreaming
- Uncovering Ancient Australia
- By: Billy Griffiths
- Narrated by: Tom Griffiths
- Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Soon after Billy Griffiths joins his first archaeological dig as camp manager and cook, he is hooked. Equipped with a historian’s inquiring mind, he embarks on a journey through time, seeking to understand the extraordinary deep history of the Australian continent....
By: Billy Griffiths
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My Place
- By: Sally Morgan
- Narrated by: Melodie Reynolds
- Length: 17 hrs
- Unabridged
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In 1982, Sally Morgan travelled back to her grandmother's birthplace....
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A much loved story
- By Cathryn on 28-08-11
By: Sally Morgan
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Heroes, Rebels and Radicals of Convict Australia
- By: Jim Haynes
- Narrated by: Jim Haynes
- Length: 13 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Skilfully researched and told in Jim Haynes's warm and witty style, Heroes, Rebels and Radicals of Convict Australia brings to life well-known and unknown figures from Australia's history as a penal settlement. This is the true story of the colonisation of Australia....
By: Jim Haynes
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Mosul
- Australia's Secret War Inside the ISIS Caliphate
- By: Ben Mckelvey
- Narrated by: Nick Farnell
- Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Mosul details the rise of ISIS influence in Australia, the Iran and Australia allegiance to fight Daesh and shows what led up to the battle and the ramifications that are still being felt at home - by our soldiers and the victims of that war....
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Good and sad.
- By alexandrafisher on 01-12-22
By: Ben Mckelvey
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Paradise in Chains
- The Bounty Mutiny and the Founding of Australia
- By: Diana Preston
- Narrated by: Davina Porter
- Length: 13 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Celebrated historian Diana Preston presents betrayals, escapes, and survival at sea in her account of the mutiny of the Bounty and the flight of convicts from the Australian penal colony....
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Hugely enjoyable
- By rezonville on 02-04-21
By: Diana Preston
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Carnage
- A Succulent Chinese Meal, Mr. Rent-a-Kill and the Australian Manson Murders
- By: Mark Dapin
- Narrated by: Henry Nixon
- Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Millions have been entertained by the viral video of a man being arrested after a ‘succulent Chinese meal’. But when Mark Dapin investigated, it emerged that this man's story went to the heart of the Australian underworld. A true crime cult classic in the making....
By: Mark Dapin
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Hawaiian Mythology: The Legends and Myths of Hawaii
- The Fables and Folk-Lore of a Strange People
- By: King David Kalakaua
- Narrated by: James Francis Markert
- Length: 20 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Dive into the captivating realm of The Legends and Myths of Hawaii, where the mystical allure of the Pacific islands comes alive through the mesmerizing fables and folk-lore shared by none other than the esteemed King David Kalakaua....
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Great Book!
- By Are on 06-09-23
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Greater than a Tourist: Waiheke Island New Zealand
- 50 Travel Tips from a Local (Greater than a Tourist New Zealand)
- By: Jennifer Maude
- Narrated by: Khai Lannor
- Length: 55 mins
- Unabridged
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With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Waiheke Island. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.
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Māori Made Easy Pocket Guide
- By: Scotty Morrison
- Narrated by: Scotty Morrison
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
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This audiobook is your guide to using te reo Māori in everyday situations, from introductions to conversations, online and in person. Learn the essentials and develop confidence.
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Killing for Country
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This is a richly detailed saga of politics and power in the colonial world – of land seized, fortunes made and lost, and the violence let loose as squatters and their allies fought for possession of the country – a war still unresolved in today's Australia.
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- Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins
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Vegemite shares the fascinating tale of Cyril Callister, the man who invented what would become Australia's most beloved consumer product, along with the story of its rocky road to acceptance. Spanning the Gold Rush, the Depression and two world wars, it opens a window on the evolution of modern Australia. Vegemite is a great Australian story of overcoming the odds, and of how extraordinary things can happen to (almost) ordinary people.
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Victory in Papua
- By: Samuel Milner
- Narrated by: Joseph Kant
- Length: 14 hrs and 57 mins
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Authored by Samuel Milner, this book delves into the critical campaign in Papua New Guinea, offering a detailed examination of the strategic battles, operational challenges, and the indomitable spirit of the Allied forces tasked with halting Japanese expansion in the Southwest Pacific. Through meticulous research and compelling narrative, Milner captures the harsh realities of jungle warfare, the strategic significance of the region, and the extraordinary efforts of the soldiers who fought there.
By: Samuel Milner
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The Outback Court Reporter
- By: Jamelle Wells
- Narrated by: Jamelle Wells
- Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins
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After spending almost 20 years in city courtrooms reporting for the ABC on some of the country’s highest profile cases, in The Outback Court Reporter, Jamelle Wells takes you into our country courtrooms, from the grand sandstone edifices of Cobar and Grafton to the repurposed community halls and police stations in outback Queensland and the Northern Territory – introducing you to the court staff, the witnesses and the accused, in cases that shock, captivate and divide communities.
By: Jamelle Wells
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Greater than a Tourist: Waiheke Island New Zealand
- 50 Travel Tips from a Local (Greater than a Tourist New Zealand)
- By: Jennifer Maude
- Narrated by: Khai Lannor
- Length: 55 mins
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With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Waiheke Island. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.
By: Jennifer Maude
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Māori Made Easy Pocket Guide
- By: Scotty Morrison
- Narrated by: Scotty Morrison
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
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This audiobook is your guide to using te reo Māori in everyday situations, from introductions to conversations, online and in person. Learn the essentials and develop confidence.
By: Scotty Morrison
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Killing for Country
- A Family Story
- By: David Marr
- Narrated by: David Marr
- Length: 13 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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This is a richly detailed saga of politics and power in the colonial world – of land seized, fortunes made and lost, and the violence let loose as squatters and their allies fought for possession of the country – a war still unresolved in today's Australia.
By: David Marr
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Vegemite
- The True Story of the Man Who Invented an Australian Icon
- By: Jamie Callister
- Narrated by: Jamie Callister
- Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins
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Overall
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Performance
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Vegemite shares the fascinating tale of Cyril Callister, the man who invented what would become Australia's most beloved consumer product, along with the story of its rocky road to acceptance. Spanning the Gold Rush, the Depression and two world wars, it opens a window on the evolution of modern Australia. Vegemite is a great Australian story of overcoming the odds, and of how extraordinary things can happen to (almost) ordinary people.
By: Jamie Callister
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Victory in Papua
- By: Samuel Milner
- Narrated by: Joseph Kant
- Length: 14 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Authored by Samuel Milner, this book delves into the critical campaign in Papua New Guinea, offering a detailed examination of the strategic battles, operational challenges, and the indomitable spirit of the Allied forces tasked with halting Japanese expansion in the Southwest Pacific. Through meticulous research and compelling narrative, Milner captures the harsh realities of jungle warfare, the strategic significance of the region, and the extraordinary efforts of the soldiers who fought there.
By: Samuel Milner
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The Outback Court Reporter
- By: Jamelle Wells
- Narrated by: Jamelle Wells
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After spending almost 20 years in city courtrooms reporting for the ABC on some of the country’s highest profile cases, in The Outback Court Reporter, Jamelle Wells takes you into our country courtrooms, from the grand sandstone edifices of Cobar and Grafton to the repurposed community halls and police stations in outback Queensland and the Northern Territory – introducing you to the court staff, the witnesses and the accused, in cases that shock, captivate and divide communities.
By: Jamelle Wells