Lightning Ridge Gems


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Lightning Ridge gems are opal miners and the women who followed them into the Australian outback where they created a spectacular mosaic of old and new world cultures. Thirty people who came to Australia from twenty four countries tell their heroic and triumphant stories of how they came to be here and how they see life from their perspective.




The Opal Story


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The World of Opals


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Readers will find fascinating details about the discovery, whereabouts, and value of famous opals, from such classic specimens as the Burning of Troy Opal to the Bonanza Opal and other more recent discoveries. Finally, the book surveys today's major opal-producing areas and provides current information on opal occurrence worldwide. Punctuating the text are useful tables, extensive glossaries of opal types and opal-related terms, and beautiful photographs that capture the essence and mystery of this most exquisite stone.




Lightning Ridge


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Australia's Dinosaurs


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The Australian Library collection is an eclectic mix of titles which are continually in demand by both school and public librarians. These titles cover some of the Australian history needs of the upper primary school, and provide a glimpse into the lives of some Australians who have made their mark in their chosen fields of endeavour. Suitable for 7-12 year olds.




Beautiful Lightning Ridge


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