Meandarra in The News

$30 + postage Soft cover, A4 format – 121 pages

This compilation of newspaper articles aims to bring to life some of the everyday happenings of the Meandarra town and district from the 1800s to 1955. James Fitzgerald launched his book 'From the years of the Upper Moonie' in 1981. At his book launch he said "There are gaps now that never will be filled; old timers passing on, others moving away and their successors sometimes knowing not or caring for the historical record. Even in libraries information is all too meagre". This book was the author's first attempt to capture the history of this well-loved town and district and the launching pad for the next book 'Meandarra Memories'.

Meandarra Memories

$35 + postage Soft cover, A4 format – 164 pages

This book is a trip down memory lane beginning over 100 years ago. It's a book about the hardships, social activities, organisations, clubs, characters, mischief that happened but mostly about the camaraderie of the people of this town and district.

Toganmain Woolshed: Then & Now

$40 + postage Soft cover, A4 format – 120 pages

Inside, you'll find a brief history of Toganmain Station's ownership, along with poems, diary entries, and memories from shearers, wool classers, shedhands, hut keepers, and cooks. The book also tells the inspiring story of the Friends of Toganmain and their ongoing restoration efforts, complemented by a rich collection of historical and recent photographs.

Coomrith Station: Then & Now

$35 + postage Soft cover, A4 format

This book provides a wonderful insight into the hardships faced by the early settlers — droughts, floods, long distances travelled over rough bush tracks, and the many challenges of life in those times. Through determination, resilience, and a strong sense of community, these families helped shape the Coomrith district and the wider Meandarra region we know today. It takes the reader on a journey from before the beginning of Coomrith Station through to the present-day owners.

The author’s favourite books

A few titles Lexie has enjoyed — for your reading pleasure.

• Australia: A History by Tony Abbott
• Banjo by Grantlee Kieza
• Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton
• Broken Shore by Peter Temple
• Call of the Reed Warbler by Charles Massey
• Chestnut Street by Maeve Binchy
• The Covenant of Water by Abraham Varghese
• Cutting for Stone by Abraham Varghese
• Flinders by Grantlee Keiza
• Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
• Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku
• Island of the Missing Trees by Alif Shafak
• Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
• Monash & Chauvel by Roland Perry
• Morgan's Run by Colleen McCullough
• Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth
• Still Life by Sarah Winman
• Time of the Child by Niall Williams
• This is Happiness by Niall Williams
• The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame