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Above the starry frame / Helen Townsend

Author
Townsend, Helen, 1947-
Subjects
Irwin, William.; Irish - Australia - Biography.; Ballarat (Vic.) - History - 1851-1901.
Summary
William Irwin was an Irish farm boy who came to Australia alone in 1849, aged 18. As a refugee from Ireland's Potato Famine, he left behind a world of hunger and poverty, and a culture steeped in oppressive tradition. Young and adventurous, and with the will to make something of his life, William set himself up in the heart of gold rush Ballarat, one of the wealthiest 19th century cities in the world. A digger and publican, he was swept up in the events leading to the Eureka Stockade, both as a witness and a player in this landmark event that shaped colonial society. William's family were left behind in Ireland. He never returned home, though his family continued to write to him. His great grand-daughter, Helen Townsend, recovered 54 of these letters which span 40 years, and it is from them that she draws powerful inspiration for this book. Above the Starry Frame re-imagines the life of William Irwin. It was inspired by those letters, as well as painstaking archival research. It is also a biography of one of the first truly modern cities, and a moving examination of the impact of migration on those who leave and those who stay behind--publisher.
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Above the starry frame / Helen Townsend.
Sydney : Pan Macmillan Australia,
370 pages
2007 English Book 84
Title
  • Above the starry frame /​ Helen Townsend.
Author
  • Townsend, Helen, 1947-
Published
  • Sydney : Pan Macmillan Australia, 2007.
Physical Description
  • viii, 370 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Summary
  • William Irwin was an Irish farm boy who came to Australia alone in 1849, aged 18. As a refugee from Ireland's Potato Famine, he left behind a world of hunger and poverty, and a culture steeped in oppressive tradition. Young and adventurous, and with the will to make something of his life, William set himself up in the heart of gold rush Ballarat, one of the wealthiest 19th century cities in the world. A digger and publican, he was swept up in the events leading to the Eureka Stockade, both as a witness and a player in this landmark event that shaped colonial society. William's family were left behind in Ireland. He never returned home, though his family continued to write to him. His great grand-daughter, Helen Townsend, recovered 54 of these letters which span 40 years, and it is from them that she draws powerful inspiration for this book. Above the Starry Frame re-imagines the life of William Irwin. It was inspired by those letters, as well as painstaking archival research. It is also a biography of one of the first truly modern cities, and a moving examination of the impact of migration on those who leave and those who stay behind--publisher.
Contents
  • Pt 1. Days of the Rush, 1849-53
  • Pt 2. Dreams and despair, 1861-68
  • Pt 3. The golden city, 1878-93.
Notes
  • "A true story of migration and enduring love from the Irish potato famine to the Australian goldfields in the time of the Eureka Stockade"--Cover.
Language
  • English
ISBN
  • 9781405038034 (pbk.)
Dewey Number
  • 994.031092
  • 994.03
LC Call Number
Libraries Australia ID
  • 41605321
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Above the starry frame by Helen Townsend ; read by Francis Greenslade. [sound recording] /
Hawthorn, Vic. : Louis Braille Audio,
11 sound discs (CD) (ca. 12 hr...
2008 English Audio book 14
Title
  • Above the starry frame [sound recording] /​ by Helen Townsend ; read by Francis Greenslade.
Creator
  • Townsend, Helen, 1947-
Other Creators
  • Greenslade, Francis.
Published
  • Hawthorn, Vic. : Louis Braille Audio, p2008.
Physical Description
  • 11 sound discs (CD) (ca. 12 hrs.) : digital ; 4 3/​4 in.
Subjects
Summary
  • William Irwin was an Irish farm boy who came to Australia alone in 1849, aged 18. As a refugee from Ireland's Potato Famine, he left behind a world of hunger and poverty, and a culture steeped in oppressive tradition. Young and adventurous, and with the will to make something of his life, William set himself up in the heart of gold rush Ballarat, one of the wealthiest 19th century cities in the world. A digger and publican, he was swept up in the events leading to the Eureka Stockade, both as a witness and a player in this landmark event that shaped colonial society. William's family were left behind in Ireland. He never returned home, though his family continued to write to him. His great grand-daughter, Helen Townsend, recovered 54 of these letters which span 40 years, and it is from them that she draws powerful inspiration for this book.
Performer
  • Reader : Francis Greenslade.
Notes
  • Unabridged Australian audio.
  • "A true story of migration and enduring love - from the Irish potato famine to the Australian goldfields in the time of the Eureka Stockade"-- cover.
Language
  • English
ISBN
  • 9780732033934
Dewey Number
  • 994.031092
Libraries Australia ID
  • 42949243
Record ID
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Above the starry frame by Helen Townsend. [sound recording] /
Hawthorn, Vic. : Louis Braille Audio,
11 sound cassettes (ca. 12 hrs...
2008 English Audio book 4
Title
  • Above the starry frame [sound recording] /​ by Helen Townsend.
Creator
  • Townsend, Helen, 1947-
Other Creators
  • Greenslade, Francis.
Published
  • Hawthorn, Vic. : Louis Braille Audio, p2008.
Physical Description
  • 11 sound cassettes (ca. 12 hrs.) : 1 7/​8 ips, stereo ; in 1 container.
Subjects
Summary
  • William Irwin was an Irish farm boy who came to Australia alone in 1849, aged 18. As a refugee from Ireland's Potato Famine, he left behind a world of hunger and poverty, and a culture steeped in oppressive tradition. Young and adventurous, and with the will to make something of his life, William set himself up in the heart of gold rush Ballarat, one of the wealthiest 19th century cities in the world. A digger and publican, he was swept up in the events leading to the Eureka Stockade, both as a witness and a player in this landmark event that shaped colonial society. William's family were left behind in Ireland. He never returned home, though his family continued to write to him. His great grand-daughter, Helen Townsend, recovered 54 of these letters which span 40 years, and it is from them that she draws powerful inspiration for this book.
Performer
  • Reader : Francis Greenslade.
Notes
  • Unabridged Australian audio.
  • "A true story of migration and enduring love - from the Irish potato famine to the Australian goldfields in the time of the Eureka Stockade"-- cover.
Language
  • English
ISBN
  • 9780732033927
Dewey Number
  • 994.031092
Libraries Australia ID
  • 42926642
Record ID
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Work history
  1. Above the starry frame / Helen Townsend
    Townsend, Helen, 1947-
    [Audio book, Book : 2007-2008]
  2. The baby boomers growing up in Australia in the 1940s, 50s and 60s / Helen Townsend
    Townsend, Helen, 1947-
    [Book, Audio book : 1988-1992]
  3. Curably romantic / Helen Townsend
    Townsend, Helen, 1947-
    [Book, Audio book : 1900-2003]
  4. Love tangle / by Helen Townsend
    Townsend, Helen, 1947-
    [Book, Audio book : 1998-2001]
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    ... DR. WILLIAM IRWIN. Following an illness lasting about six months, Dr. William Irwin, of Randwick, died at a private hospital at Darlinghurst yesterday. day.""""' t)tí Irwin, who was 52 yoars of age, ... the war ho had charge of the Military Garrison Hospital, Victoria Barracks, v Dr. Irwin leaves a ... 70 words
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    ... DEATH OF MR, WILLIAM IRWIN. -. ? F" SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 28. The The' death is announced of Mr. William Irwin, the millionaire owner of the Island of Lanai, in the Hawaiian group, which he is alleged to" have purchased In 1909 for 4s. The Into Mr. Irwin was a British subject, and the fact that he ... 75 words