Our Streets: The Regional Cities and Major Towns Project from the National Library of Australia is a beautiful coffee table book celebrating Australia’s regional towns and their heritage.
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Our Streets offers a snapshot of the country’s iconic architectural styles and streetscapes.
Shepparton, Echuca, Deniliquin, Bendigo and Albury are among the many towns and cities from all over Australia featured in the book.
With more than 100 black and white images from the National Library’s Regional Cities and Major Towns Project, this book takes readers on a nostalgic journey through the diverse towns of Australia.
From Warrnambool to Broome, each photograph captures the essence of the local climate, history, landscape and people.
Renowned comedian and architecture enthusiast, Tim Ross, provides the foreword that sets the tone for this captivating exploration of Australia’s regions.
The architectural language of Australia’s towns is a reflection of our unique identity. Whether it’s the modernist RSL club, the art deco cinema, the stilted Queenslander or the elaborate Edwardian, these buildings hold a special place in our hearts.
Our Streets is a celebration of our architectural heritage and a testament to the enduring charm of Australia’s regional towns.
It is a must-have for anyone who appreciates the beauty and character of our country’s built environment.
Our Streets: The Regional Cities and Major Towns Project is edited by Amelia Hartney and published by the National Library of Australia, RRP $39.99. Go to: https://bookshop.nla.gov.au/
From the Our Streets book is the York Hotel, Kalgoorlie, 1995, by Aaron Bunch, courtesy National Library of Australia.
GIVEAWAY
We have two copies of this beautiful bookto give away. For a chance to win one, send your name, address, daytime phone number and the answer to this question: What is the iconic Australian bird pictured in our spring weather wrap-up on page 5 this week? Entries close on Friday, January 3, via post to: Country Life ‘Our Streets’ Competition, PO Box 8000, Shepparton, 3632; or email to: competition@countrynews.com.au — please include the words ‘Our Streets’ in the subject line.
WINNERS
The winners of two books from our November giveaway (The Ghosts of August and The Echoes) are: Jan Page from Shepparton; Pauline Thomas from Nathalia; and Donna Rooney from Shepparton. The winners of a copy of The Ghosts of August are: Paul Poort from Rochester; Kate Bossence from Kerang; and Eileen Skelton from Benalla.
Congratulations! You can collect your prize from the Shepparton News office at 7940 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Shepparton. Please emaileditor@countrynews.com.au if you are unable to come into the Shepparton office.
