by Teresa Fatnowna

published 2002 by Teresa Fatnowna, Mackay, Qld.

ISBN 0 9581382 0 6

134 pages

A loving tribute to the memory of Christian Fatnowna (1927-1999) by his wife Teresa. The book provides a wonderful history of three generations of Chris' family from his father the first generation to live in Queensland after being blackbirded from the Solomon Islands in the 1880's.

Edited by Cristine Andrew and Penny Cook.

published 2000 by Cristine Andrew, Mackay, QLD.

ISBN 0 9578055 0 0

196 pages.

An excellent compiled book of oral histories covering the South Sea Islanders families who came to the Mackay district in the 1800's. Contains many photographs and deals with parts of Mackay Historic events the South Sea Islanders were involved in.

researched and compiled by Carmel Baretta and Laraine Schembri.

published 2001 by Carmel Baretta and Laraine Schembri, Mackay, QLD.

ISBN 1876711 49 3

520 pages.

An excellent researched book covering the Maltese families who have emigrated to the Mackay District and have provided a major contribution to the development of the Sugar Industry in the Mackay Region and to Australia. Contains many photographs and deals with parts of Mackay Historic events the Maltese settlers were involved in.

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Compiled by ?

printed 1987 by Prestige Press, North Mackay

44 pages.

Booklet produced in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Matsen Family residence in the Homebush district. Contains details of the children and families of Ole and Emma Matsen.

by Norman Hiram Smith.

published 1978 by Norma Smith, Walkerston, QLD.

printed by Hatfield Printers, Mackay, QLD.

82 pages.

Booklet produced recounting the life stories of Norman Hiram Smith who was involved in the hotel industry and movie theatre industries in the Mackay district for over 50 years.

researched and compiled by Lorrae Johnson
researched and edited by Robyn Fletcher.

published 1998 by Robyn Fletcher and Lorrae Johnson, Mackay, QLD.

printed by Barry and Heather Kaddatz.

106 pages.

Booklet produced listing the Australian Descendants of Johann Christian Andreas Wesche and Konradine Wilhelmina Tappe. Includes details of Wesche, Kaddatz and Schaper Families. Includes photographs and details of family connections with the Mackay District.

Compiled by ?

printed 1987 by ?

28 pages.

Booklet produced in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Flor Family from Germany to Mackay. Contains details of the children and families of Friedrich and Henrietta Flor.

by Beverley Close and Yvonne Peberdy

published 2001 by Beverley Close and Yvonne Peberdy, Mackay, QLD.

ISBN 0-646-41417-8 (Part 1)
ISBN 0-646-41419-4 (Part 2)
ISBN 0-646-41420-8 (Set)

2 Parts

Part 1 448 pages
Part 2 520 pages
Total 968 pages

An Excellent and very well researched and laid out history of the Howard family who migrated from Norfolk, England to Mackay in the latter part of the 1800's and the early 1900's, and their descendents to the present day.

Compiled by Pat Hamilton

printed 1998 by Canegrowers, Mackay, QLD.

72 pages.

Booklet produced listing the original South Sea Islander families and from around the Mackay District. Gives details of the original family members and their stories of how the were blackbirded or indentured in the 19th Century Queensland Sugar Industry.

by Colin Abell

published 2007 by Colin Abell

ISBN 978-0-9802884-2-1

softcover. 266 pages.

A comprehensive history of the Abell family, one of the first group of settlers in the Airlie Beach area of the Whitsundays.  Includes the family history of the Abell family and a lot of local history of the Airlie Beach and Whitsunday Islands.  Contains many historical photographs and family reminiscences.