On The Fall Of The Hammer : A Personal History Of Newmarket Saleyards

Author: Keith Vincent

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Price : $200.00 AUD
ISBN : 9780724199419
Publisher : State Library of Victoria
Imprint : State Library of Victoria
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Publication date : January 1992
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1992. First edition. A fine, unmarked copy in a very good d/w that is only marked by a small amoumt of loss from the top of the front panel. Scans available if required.

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History of the saleyards which were once situated in Flemington, Victoria. The author, who spent many years working as a livestock man at the yards, describes their early beginnings in the Port Phillip District, through 126 years of operation, to the last sale in 1987. Includes many personal anecdotes and photographs. Indexed.

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