Poppa's Cricket Team of Cockatoo Valley by W.J. Kurtze (1984)

Author: W.J. (Walter James) Kurtze (1921–)
Publisher: Self-published by W.J. Kurtze, Glen Osmond, South Australia, 1984
Format: Softcover
Pages: 159 pages, with illustrations, portraits, and genealogical table
ISBN: 9780959079500 / 0959079505
Condition: Very Good – light wear to covers, owner's name written on title page. Internally clean and well bound.

Summary:
A warm and often humorous account of pioneering life in rural Victoria, Poppa’s Cricket Team of Cockatoo Valley blends factual family history with storytelling charm. Written by Walter J. Kurtze, this book chronicles the adventures and hardships of the Kurtze family through the lens of a much-loved pastime—cricket. Interwoven with genealogical detail, it’s a valuable historical and cultural document of Australian settler life.

Why You’ll Love It:
Ideal for those interested in family history, rural heritage, or Australia’s love of cricket, this unique memoir paints a heartfelt portrait of life on the land. It’s also a delightful example of regional publishing and local storytelling.

Note: Packaging weight includes protective wrapping for safe delivery of this vintage title.