Barbara Jephcott (3 results)

soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Illustrated with black and white photographs and maps. 25 cm. X, 276 pages VG. Very good condition with light shelf wear to covers, signed by the author on title page. Signed by author.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Book condition is very good. Signed and Inscribed by the author. No dust jacket. Spine Intact. Text body is clean and unmarked throughout the book. Book block is clean & unmarked front and back of the book. Book boards are clean & unmarked all side of the book. Extra charges for over-sea shipping due to the weight exceed 500gram. Actual weight of the book is 0.606kg. Brus: A Biography of the Hon. Sir Bruce Jephcott K.B., C.B.E., B.Sc. is a 2009 biographical book written by Lady Barbara Jephcott. It documents the life, political career, and agricultural legacy of her late husband, a prominent Australian pioneer and political figure in Papua New Guinea (PNG).Book Overview Author: Barbara Jephcott (Sir Bruce's wife and one of Queensland's earliest female veterinarians).Publication Date: 2009 (Published by TEC Print, Queensland). Format: 276 pages including illustrations, maps, and historical portraits. Core Subject: The life of Sir Bruce Jephcott, tracking his journey from a chemist in the Northern Territory to a pioneering cattle rancher, a pivotal minister in PNG's independence movement, and a key figure in establishing the nation's aviation sector. About Sir Bruce Jephcott The biography captures several distinct eras of Sir Bruce's multi-faceted life: The Livestock Pioneer: In the early 1950s, Jephcott moved to PNG and co-founded the Dumpu Cattle Company alongside his wife. They successfully transformed the wild plains of the Dumpu and Markham Valleys into a thriving hub for large-scale livestock and agricultural farming. The Politician & Statesman: He was elected to the House of Assembly as Papua New Guinea neared autonomy. Upon independence in 1975, he served as a Member of Parliament and held high-ranking cabinet positions, notably as the Minister for Transport. Air Niugini Founder: During his time as Minister for Transport, he was instrumental in the foundational planning, infrastructure development, and launch of Air Niugini, PNG's national airline. Accolades & Legacy: He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.) and later knighted (K.B.) in 1983 for his extensive public service. His life was tragically cut short in July 1987 following a vehicle accident in the Ramu Valley. Inscribed by Author(s).…

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. vii, 178pp, glossary, references, bw & col ills, maps. Or pictorial card. Narrow (2-3mm) damp mark at bottom of first few pages. SIGNED by author on title page. The story of the development of a cattle station at the foot of Shaggy Ridge in PNG, the site of a famous WWII battle from 1943-44. The remnants of the campaign left Dumpu cattle station with a goo airstrip, some wrecked aircraft, bomb holes, some live 25lb artillery shells and souvenirs. A few soldiers recognised a potential for cattle production on the Ramu Valley and proved to be right. Size: Small 4to. Signed by Author.…