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Photos & Memories 1940s: In the Shadow of War

by Bob Byrne
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781923680166
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Green Hill Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Green Hill Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 202
  • Original Price: GBP 18.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 332 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Modern / General

Out of the Darkness: The Decade That Defined Modern Australia

This is the story of Australia's most transformative decade through the eyes of people who lived through it. From the outbreak of war to the birth of modern Australia by decade's end, this nostalgic and historic journey captures what life was like for ordinary Australians during the 1940s.

From rationing and blackouts, victory gardens and air raid drills, these are the stories of the men and who faced some of Australia's most difficult times. Meet the men and boys who marched off to war, the women who built bombs and made bullets, the children who collected scrap metal for the war effort, and the immigrants who arrived with cardboard suitcases and unpronounceable names. Relive the excitement of Victory in Europe and then the Pacific, the first Holden rolling off the production line, and learn just how an unusual breakfast spread became a national icon.

Through personal memories and carefully researched stories, this book brings to life the decade that shaped modern Australia - when a nation faced its darkest hours and emerged stronger, more confident, and ready to build the lucky country we know today.

Byrne, Bob: - Bob Byrne is a veteran Australian media professional with a 40-year career in radio broadcasting. Following his tenure as a radio personality, Bob transitioned to print as a columnist and feature writer for the Adelaide Advertiser. As an author, he has published seven books, most notably the acclaimed "Remember When" series. His expertise in chronicling Australia's social history has earned him a substantial following, with his "Australia Remember When" Facebook page attracting over 375,000 engaged followers. Bob continues to create new stories focusing on the baby boomer years in Australia.

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