Breaking the Bank, An Extraordinary Colonial Robbery
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Breaking the Bank, An Extraordinary Colonial Robbery (2008)
EN PB USISBN: 9781741754490 bzw. 1741754496, in Englisch, Allen & Unwin, Taschenbuch, gebraucht.
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It was the largest bank robbery in Australian history. On Sunday 14 September 1828, thieves tunnelled through a sewage drain into the vault of Sydney's Bank of Australia and stole 14 000 in notes and cash - the equivalent of $20 million in today's currency. This audacious group of convicts not only defied the weekly exhortation 'thou shalt not steal!', they targeted the bank owned by the colony's self-anointed nobility...Delighted at this affront to their betters, Sydney's largely criminal and e... It was the largest bank robbery in Australian history. On Sunday 14 September 1828, thieves tunnelled through a sewage drain into the vault of Sydney's Bank of Australia and stole 14 000 in notes and cash - the equivalent of $20 million in today's currency. This audacious group of convicts not only defied the weekly exhortation 'thou shalt not steal!', they targeted the bank owned by the colony's self-anointed nobility...Delighted at this affront to their betters, Sydney's largely criminal and ex-criminal population did all they could to undermine the authorities' attempts to catch the robbers and retrieve the spoils. While the desperate bank directors offered increasingly large rewards and the government officers cast longing looks at the gallows, the robbers continued to elude detection. Then one day ...With a rich cast of characters who refused to abase themselves to the establishment, this meticulously researched and fast-paced history tells the story of the daring Bank of Australia robbery and of the scheming robbers, greedy receivers and unfortunate suspects whose lives were irrevocably changed by this outrageous crime...On An Irresistible Temptation ..'. a work that captures the reader. ..an excellent example of how a good story can illuminate the past.' - Associate Professor Gregory Melleuish, Australian Literary Review..'. [told] with a fine eye for the complex motivations, both political and personal, of characters [Baxter] paints a vivid picture of Jane New's world.' - Dr Kirsten McKenzie, Sydney Morning Herald..'. [a] vivid social history.' Canberra TimesTaal: Engels;Afmetingen: 31x230x152 mm;Gewicht: 490,00 gram;Verschijningsdatum: mei 2008;ISBN10: 1741754496;ISBN13: 9781741754490; Engelstalig | Paperback | 2008.
Berg Bookstore.
It was the largest bank robbery in Australian history. On Sunday 14 September 1828, thieves tunnelled through a sewage drain into the vault of Sydney's Bank of Australia and stole 14 000 in notes and cash - the equivalent of $20 million in today's currency. This audacious group of convicts not only defied the weekly exhortation 'thou shalt not steal!', they targeted the bank owned by the colony's self-anointed nobility...Delighted at this affront to their betters, Sydney's largely criminal and e... It was the largest bank robbery in Australian history. On Sunday 14 September 1828, thieves tunnelled through a sewage drain into the vault of Sydney's Bank of Australia and stole 14 000 in notes and cash - the equivalent of $20 million in today's currency. This audacious group of convicts not only defied the weekly exhortation 'thou shalt not steal!', they targeted the bank owned by the colony's self-anointed nobility...Delighted at this affront to their betters, Sydney's largely criminal and ex-criminal population did all they could to undermine the authorities' attempts to catch the robbers and retrieve the spoils. While the desperate bank directors offered increasingly large rewards and the government officers cast longing looks at the gallows, the robbers continued to elude detection. Then one day ...With a rich cast of characters who refused to abase themselves to the establishment, this meticulously researched and fast-paced history tells the story of the daring Bank of Australia robbery and of the scheming robbers, greedy receivers and unfortunate suspects whose lives were irrevocably changed by this outrageous crime...On An Irresistible Temptation ..'. a work that captures the reader. ..an excellent example of how a good story can illuminate the past.' - Associate Professor Gregory Melleuish, Australian Literary Review..'. [told] with a fine eye for the complex motivations, both political and personal, of characters [Baxter] paints a vivid picture of Jane New's world.' - Dr Kirsten McKenzie, Sydney Morning Herald..'. [a] vivid social history.' Canberra TimesTaal: Engels;Afmetingen: 31x230x152 mm;Gewicht: 490,00 gram;Verschijningsdatum: mei 2008;ISBN10: 1741754496;ISBN13: 9781741754490; Engelstalig | Paperback | 2008.
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Breaking the Bank. An Extraordinary Colonial Robbery (2008)
EN PB USISBN: 9781741754490 bzw. 1741754496, in Englisch, Allen & Unwin, Taschenbuch, gebraucht.
Lieferung aus: Australien, Versandkosten nach: USA.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Lawrence Jones.
Sydney: Allen & Unwin, 2008. viii, 350pp, index, bibliography, annotated timelines, endnotes, col ills. Or card covers. Some toning/foxing to page edges. In 1828 thieves tunnelled into the vault of Sydney's Bank of Australia and stole the equivalent of $20million in today's terms. A meticulouslyresearched story of the robbery and the investigation.. First Paperback. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 8vo.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Lawrence Jones.
Sydney: Allen & Unwin, 2008. viii, 350pp, index, bibliography, annotated timelines, endnotes, col ills. Or card covers. Some toning/foxing to page edges. In 1828 thieves tunnelled into the vault of Sydney's Bank of Australia and stole the equivalent of $20million in today's terms. A meticulouslyresearched story of the robbery and the investigation.. First Paperback. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 8vo.
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Breaking the Bank: An Extraordinary Colonial Robbery (2008)
EN PB USISBN: 9781741754490 bzw. 1741754496, in Englisch, Allen & Unwin, Taschenbuch, gebraucht.
Lieferung aus: Australien, Versandkosten nach: USA.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Berry Books.
Allen & Unwin, Sydney, 2008. Softcover. Very Good. Size: 9"-10" Tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Australian History; ISBN: 1741754496. ISBN/EAN: 9781741754490. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 29401. . 9781741754490.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Berry Books.
Allen & Unwin, Sydney, 2008. Softcover. Very Good. Size: 9"-10" Tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Australian History; ISBN: 1741754496. ISBN/EAN: 9781741754490. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 29401. . 9781741754490.
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Breaking the Bank
EN PB USISBN: 9781741754490 bzw. 1741754496, in Englisch, Allen & Unwin, Taschenbuch, gebraucht.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, Versandkosten nach: USA.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Books Express.
Allen & Unwin. Paperback. Good. We ship International with Tracking Number! May not contain Access Codes or Supplements. Buy with confidence, excellent customer service! j.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Books Express.
Allen & Unwin. Paperback. Good. We ship International with Tracking Number! May not contain Access Codes or Supplements. Buy with confidence, excellent customer service! j.
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