Roundabout at Bangalow: An Intimate Chronicle by Shirley Walker (2003)

Author: Shirley Walker (b. 1927)
Publisher: University of Queensland Press, St Lucia, Qld., 2003
Format: Softcover
Pages: 260 pages
ISBN: 9780702233678 / 0702233676
Condition: Very Good – light wear to covers, tanning to page edges. Internally clean and well bound.

Summary:
Part memoir, part social history, Roundabout at Bangalow is Shirley Walker’s richly layered chronicle of four generations of family life in rural Australia. Set primarily in northern New South Wales and Queensland’s Burdekin region, the book explores themes of pioneer hardship, religious conflict, and the lasting toll of two world wars. Through poetic reflections and vivid storytelling, Walker captures both the isolation and beauty of country life.

Why You’ll Love It:
A deeply personal yet widely resonant narrative, this book offers a rare look at Australian social history through the lens of memory and family. It will appeal to those interested in regional heritage, intergenerational storytelling, and the lived experiences of 20th-century Australians.

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