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Here is a list of 10 favourite books on Clare

01

Clare-A District History by Robert. J. Noye

This well-illustrated local history of South Australia's Clare district is in two parts - the first is the continuous story of the district from the first explorer to 1986 (date of publication), presented in chronological order and with no subject treated in depth. Detail has been provided in Part Two, which is a collection of selected subjects.  

Hawthorndene, S.A. : Investigator Press, 1980 221p. : ill., maps, portrs. ; 25cm.  New Edition due later in 2021

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02

Clare – A Backward Glance by Jean Schmaal
- Stories Of Early Clare & District

Text by Jean Schmaal ; drawings by John Haynes
Published In 1980 Softcover 64 Pages Available for $8.00

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03

The Inchiquin Story by Jean Schmaal

Book/pamphlet -- Clare & District Branch, National Trust  1986 Available for $5.00

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04

A Quaint Courthouse by Jean Schmaal

Book/pamphlet published 1987 

Available for $5.00

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05

Clare Presbyterian Church 1856-1988 
- A History by 
Helen R. Perry (aka Helen R. Dickeson)

Clare, South Australia: published by Clare Regional History Group, 1993. Paperback. 8 x 6 in. 120 pages.

Includes black & white photos, maps and documents.

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06

The Methodists of Clare by Win Johnson

by Winifred N. Johnson ; assisted by Ella Cheetham, Marie Bartholmaeus, Heather Lymburn

Book  1994

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07

Clare Cameos by Win Johnson 

reminiscences of some of the senior citizens of Clare and district / compiled by Johnson, Win

Book District Council of Clare - 1986

100 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 25 cm. ISBN  0958819106

Notes: Maps on lining papers. Includes index.

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08

Cottages and Cameos of Clare
by Win Johnson 

District Council of Clare, Australia, 1988. . Binding: Hardcover. Book with Dust Jacket  Size: 9"-10" Tall. Australian History;

ISBN: 0731621409  EAN: 9780731621408

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09

Just as it Was by Win Johnson

Johnson, Win - Childhood and youth.  Farmers - South Australia - Clare Valley -- Biography. World War, 1939-1945 -- Sth Aust.  Henley Beach, Seaview Press, 2001  96 p. ; 21 cm.

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10

The Wakefield Its Water and Its Wealth

The Story of a Winding River By Jean V. Moyle

Illustrations by Mervinia Masterman ; Archivist -  May Meller

Softcover 192 Pages 1982 Second Edition

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