The White Divers Of Broome: The True Story Of A Fatal Experiment
Author: John Bailey
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: $24.95 AUD
: 9780330363389
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: 31 July 2002
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Description
The True Story of a Fatal Experiment1912 Broome was as much 'Asian' as 'Australian'. The town thrived on the hugely profitable, but extremely dangerous, pearl shell industry. It was a frontier town where racial tensions simmered. This is a gripping narrative that echoes with many of the same fears and hopes as society today. Winner of NSW Premier's History Award: Community and Regional History 2002.