Meandarra in The News
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“Past, present, and future are linked together in the endless chain of history.”
Carr, E. H. (1961)
Books by Lexie
Meandarra Memories
$35 + postage
Toganmain Woolshed: Then & Now
$40 + postage
Coomrith Station: Then & Now
$35 + postage
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About the Author
The author grew up in a small town in South Western Queensland, has family on the land in the Tara district and continues to have strong connections with many people in the area. Preserving the individual and collective memories of both people and place is a priority for the author achieved by utilising skillsets gained from a career in the library, research and project management working environment. Some of the authors fav books – for your reading pleasure. →
Meandarra in The News
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
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
This book is about the Toganmain Wool Shed - the largest remaining woolshed in the Riverina, New South Wales. You’ll read about local aboriginal people, the many who worked there including shearers, wool classers, shed hands, hut keepers, cooks, the owners, the inspiring story of the ‘Friends of Toganmain’ and their ongoing restoration efforts and much more. The author volunteered to produce this book to support the restoration of the wool shed. As agreed with the committee, 15 copies (only) will be sold through this website or you can purchase directly from Toganmain Woolshed Limited to support their restoration efforts.
Coomrith Station: Then & Now
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
- Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel