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Past generations of the Sloane family have included remarkable and talented pioneers in many fields. Alexander Sloane and his sons maintained the admirable habit
of writing a daily diary. They kept meticulous records of their agricultural enterprises, including superb movie and photographic records
Many Sloane men possessed mechanical and engineering skills of
exceptional standard, being at the cutting edge of the technology of their times.
Alexander and Ann Sloane have drawn upon their family heritage to produce this range of Heritage Products |
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These incredible books and video are a must for people interested in Australia's past. Beautiful photos depicting the lifestyles of people in days gone by, stories of adventure,
achievements and hardships felt by people in the early development of Australian agriculture and aviation. |
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Heritage Farming In Australia (The Video)
Original high quality 16mm movie film
taken by Ian Sloane in 1935 has been professionally transferred to video format, with informative added commentary and soundtracks. The transition from horse-powered farming to mechanical inventions is contrasted
throughout, and the extraordinary feat of construction of a 180 ton thatched haystack is a memorable highlight. |
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Heritage Farming In Australia (The Book)
The Sloane Family
Changes and Challenges Several years ago the Heritage Section
of the Department of Housing & Construction discovered a private historical collection that they claim has national significance, being comparable to the largest and most intact collection of this kind in Australia.
This treasure trove of farming history has been painstakingly researched to produce a fascinating new book, entitled Heritage Farming in Australia: The Sloane Family Changes and Challenges. |
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To Fly Like An Eagle
Personal Tragedy of Aviator's letters A treasure trove of personal correspondence from World War One
was discovered in the 1990's and compiled into a book entitled To Fly Like an Eagle. It was released in the 75th year of the R.A.A.F, 1996. Douglas Sloane's entire life evolved around the idea of flight, and early
aeroplanes........... |
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Australia's Pastoral Heritage - Video The daily life and seasonal routines of a pastoral property are shown in detail, through
the challenges of devastating droughts, torrential floods and locust plagues. All stages of Merino sheep husbandry and wool production are depicted. The 1930's pastoral lifestyle and leisure time are also included, as
is unusual footage of native flora and fauna. Original superb 16mm movie footage professionally transferred to modern video format, with informative commentary added. 75 minutes |
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