Heartbreak Corner: A Story of the Tully, Durack and Other Pioneer Families in South-West Queensland by Fleur Lehane

Author:
Fleur Lehane

Publisher:
Central Queensland University Press, Rockhampton, Qld., c1999
(Originally published: Beaudesert, Qld., 1996)

Format:
Softcover

Pages:
xiv, 256 pages, with illustrations, genealogical tables, maps, and portraits

ISBN:

9781875998616/ 1875998616

Condition:
Very Good – minor wear; previous owner's name written inside front cover. Interior clean and well-bound.

Description:
Heartbreak Corner explores the pioneering legacy of the Tully, Durack, and other prominent families who helped shape South-West Queensland. Drawing on archival records, family histories, and regional lore, Fleur Lehane documents the hardships, resilience, and social transformations experienced across generations in the pastoral heartlands of Queensland. With detailed genealogical information, maps, and historical photographs, this volume is an invaluable resource for researchers, descendants, and those interested in the rich tapestry of Australia’s settler history.

Why You'll Love It:
A compelling regional biography that blends personal and historical storytelling. This book is a treasure for those interested in family history, rural settlement, and Queensland’s pioneering past—especially with its focus on the iconic Durack lineage.