Gidgee and Grit: a History of Love's Creek Station Central Australia

Gidgee and Grit: a History of Love's Creek Station Central AustraliaGidgee and Grit traces the history of the region from its geological beginnings and the Aboriginal culture to the early explorers like John McDouall Stuart, and construction of the Overland Telegraph line. It highlights the determination and fortitude of the early settlers who chose to eke out a living from this seemingly inhospitable terrain and were, without adequate communications, isolated for months and often years. It encompasses the transition

which is enhanced by a striking new cartographic style that

Noel knows right then: something has changed

' Alison McCulloch

All of the contributors speak from the heart - sometimes calling for empathy

2020 Dorothy Hewett Award judges

Christine could not sleep

the handsomest boy in school

political and anthropological aspects of the community system

just a littlesadness at having to farewell such a fine book

but how that love figures in our lives

You'll meet a boy who turns into a TV set

and making of the whole a dynamic story