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Kalgoorlie, a town known as 'Kal,' was a magnet for adventurers and dreamers. The Australian Brearley family, comprising Maudie, Jack, and Flash Harry, and the Italian Giannis family, rail workers from the Italian Alps, were both driven to seek their fortunes. The story is told through the eyes of these families, blending the Australian traditions of a tent-dwelling family with the Italian aspirations of those from the Italian Alps. Through their lives, the book showcases the allure of Kal and the contrasting dreams of its inhabitants.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Judy Nunn
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