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NERRIGUNDAH, AN ANECDOTAL HISTORY

Maureen Burdett

Nerrigundah, an Aboriginal word meaning "Place of Many Berries" is now a tranquil village, nestled in a long valley surrounded by rugged mountain wilderness. The tranquility is broken only by  the echoes from the past of men who toiled, sweated and killed for gold... These tales are of characters and places that are not in the history books, but have been handed down in a yarn around many a fireplace as families and friends have gotten together over the years. 

Nerrigundah Publishing, ISBN 0 646 10963 3 4


SPEAKING OF

Pauline Brooks

"Pauline Brooks' poetry dances between the conversational voice which gives this volume its title, and one which, without completely abandoning that conversational tone, finds room for the more traditional resources of poetry...  Even readers who know nothing about the poet are likely  to finish this volume feeling that they have just had a chat with her  over coffee and cakes, a sign that she  has the knack of being relevant ..." Ken Gardiner

Nerrigundah Publishing, ISBN 0 9577375 0 5


QUEANBEYAN SELECTIONS

edited by Maureen Burdett

This book is a delightful and diverse mixture of poetry, songs, photographs and prose about Queanbeyan, its district and its people.  The material is both contemporary and historical, some of it light in tone; some of it contemplative, and all of it celebrating in one way or another a regional centre with a fascinating history.

Nerrigundah Publishing, ISBN  0 9577375 1 3


I'M NOT LOST— A HIKING GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS

compiled by  Maureen Burdett

This book is a collection of handy hints, illustrations and diagrams which will be of assistance in choosing the right equipment, finding out how to use it and more importantly being able to say "I'm not  lost".
 
 Nerrigundah Publishing/Duke of Edinburgh's Award Young Australian  Challenge, ISBN 0 9577375 2 1


FAMILIAR DISTANCES — SELECTED POEMS

Ken Gardiner

Memory, nature, history, the life of ideas, and the innocence and "getting of wisdom" of children are some of Gardiner's poetic preoccupation. Other qualities in his writing must be left for the reader to discover.  However, like all interesting poets, Gardiner cares about language. In poem after poemhe tries to say truly what he knows.

Nerrigundah Publishing, ISBN 0 9577375 4 8


ENCUENTRO — POEMS AND SHORT STORIES, AN ANTHOLOGY

Encuentro Inc.

This book aims to maintain alive the diverse culture within the Spanish speaking communities of Canberra. But it is inclusive of Australian culture and its influence on the authors' works... The authors in this anthology share the hope that this book will be the seed that germinates and encourages further literary efforts within their communities.

Nerrigundah Publishing, ISBN 0 9577375 9 9


SHEEN

Enid Herring

The author has woven the history of the property and the family of "Sheen" through this, her salute to her husband, Edgar... For those who have lived through this time, a nostalgic and endearing journey is promised. For those who did not, a window is opened on a part of Australian life that was rich in experience and learning.

Nerrigundah Publising, ISBN 0 646 29155 6