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Publications

The Society publishes a wide range of book monographs. Some of the more recent publications are shown below. Prices shown are for members. A full list of publications together with prices for members and non members may be obtained from the Secretary. Postage is added to the price of each book. Download an order form

Do you want to publish?

The Historical Society of the Northern Territory engages in an active publishing program. If you are interested in publishing in our Journal please contact the General Editor, Emeritus Professor Alan Powell, on 08-89466477. For Book/Monograph manuscripts, please contact Associate Professor David Mearns on 08 89466824 or david.mearns@cdu.edu.au

Journal of Northern Territory History

The journal publishes material on the history of the Northern Territory or on subjects which have some relevance to Northern Australia. The journal’s editorial committee welcomes the submission of articles, extracts from primary sources, book reviews, and notes on appropriate topics, which it can consider for publication. See: Information for Authors.

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The Index for the Journal of Northern Territory History is published on the website. This will be updated each year. Click here to go to the Index

PUBLICATIONS

Download a complete publication list and order form here

Available from: Historical Society of the Northern Territory PO Box 40544 CASUARINA NT 0811

doors

Tony Pickering

Doors and Windows of Darwin

$10.00  ($8.90 & $1.10 GST) 

Postage $1.50    

A photographic collection of Darwin’s doors and windows. Darwin’s physical character is ever changing but many old doorways and windows still remain. Some in plain view, others hidden or never noticed, or just cringing from redevelopment.

   
Collectors

Collectors and Museums: Two Centuries of Collecting in the Northern Territory

Editor: Brian Reid

Published October 2009

Price $22.00 ($20.00 plus $2.00 GST)

Postage $2.00

Based on a lecture series arranged by the Historical Society on the NT in 2007 Articles include: The Museum and Art Gallery at Bullocky Point: some aspects of its history, NT history in NT museums, Frontier Collecting in the Twenty First Century: the Charles Darwin University Art Collection in Australia’s NT, A Teddy Bear’s Story, Early Explorer-Naturalist Collectors in the Top End of the NT and Aviation History and Collections in the Top End.
   
Mudpunchers

Steven Farram

Mudpunchers, racehorses and a Roadhouse: Bob and Mavis Lindon in Northern Australia, 1950s - 1980s

Published: April 2009

$20 (($18.20 plus $1.80GST)

Postage: $2.00

Bob Lindon arrived in the Territory to drill water for cattle stations and Sydney city girl, Mavis joined him later. Mavis quickly learnt to live in a tent and the skills needed as a driller’s offsider. The Lindon’s later managed the Renner Springs Roadhouse and founded the local racing club. Their own racehorse Wood won the Darwin Cup in four consecutive years 1959-1962 – a record never beaten. Bob returned to water drilling until his death in 1985
   

David Carment

Australia's Northern Capital: A short history of Darwin

Published 2005
$15.00
Postage: $2.00

   

Marge Duminski

Southport Northern Territory 1869-2002

Published June 2005

$29.00
Postage $2.00

   

Journal Of Northern Territory History

Published June 2009

$30.00
Postage $2.00

   

J.M.R. CAMERON

Letters from Port Essington 1838-1847

Published 1999
$36.00
Postage $7.50

   

Lesley Mearns & Leith Barter (eds.)

Progressing Backwards: The Northern Territory in 1901

Published by the Historical Society of the Northern Territory, Darwin, 2002
ISBN 1 876450 42 8
$5.00
Postage $2.00