{"product_id":"as-we-remember-russell-vale-history","title":"As We Remember: A History of the Russell Vale Community from the Early 1900s to the 1950s by the Russell Vale Local History Group","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"247\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russell Vale Local History Group\u003cbr data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"300\"\u003ePublished by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russell Vale Community Arts Association, Woonona, 1994\u003cbr data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"358\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softcover\u003cbr data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"392\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e [Not stated]\u003cbr data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"408\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0646166093\u003cbr data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"431\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"455\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"469\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good – light wear to covers; gift inscription inside front cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"556\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"554\"\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"598\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eChapter 1: \u003cem data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"596\"\u003eJust Bush and Dirt Track\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"686\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"686\"\u003eChapter 2: \u003cem data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eAll Our Sons\u003c\/em\u003e – South Bulli Colliery; Illawarra Brickworks and Clay Pit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"742\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eChapter 3: \u003cem data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eYou'd Hold Your Breath and You'd Watch\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"822\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eChapter 4: \u003cem data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"780\"\u003eThe Boys and the Girls\u003c\/em\u003e (includes photo of boxer Russ Critcher)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"863\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eChapter 5: \u003cem data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eA Big Part of Our Lives\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eChapter 6: \u003cem data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eFor the People, By the People\u003c\/em\u003e – Small Businesses in Russell Vale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eAs We Remember\u003c\/em\u003e is a deeply rooted local history that captures the spirit of the Russell Vale community from the early 20th century through to the 1950s. Compiled by the Russell Vale Local History Group, this book weaves together stories of mining life, sport, small business, and family life, centred around key places like the South Bulli Colliery and Cawley Park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eFilled with personal anecdotes, photographs, and reflections, it documents the challenges and triumphs of a tight-knit working-class community shaped by coal mining and resilience. A valuable resource for local historians, genealogists, and readers with ties to the Illawarra region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eThis title offers a rare glimpse into a lesser-known corner of New South Wales history. It’s perfect for those researching Illawarra’s industrial heritage, community development, or simply seeking stories of everyday Australian life in the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2858\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tilbrook \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40563511099521,"sku":"JS251213","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/0134\/9249\/files\/AsWeRemember.jpg?v=1779766118","url":"https:\/\/tilbrookandco.com.au\/products\/as-we-remember-russell-vale-history","provider":"Tilbrook \u0026 Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}