Home Made Adventures by Stan Gratte

Stan Gratte (OAM) has just released a book called “Homemade Adventures – My Expeditions, In the West Australian Bush and Desert”.

Home Made Adventures by Stan Gratte

Extracted from the foreword:

I’ve been asked many times by family, friends and people who travel our outback, to write about my expeditions, particularly in the desert.  I kept a diary or field notebook, and I’ve used these to accurately record my journeys in a manner that my reader can trace on a map and, in most cases, visit the exact places.

 I was lucky; first to have a four-wheel drive vehicle when there weren’t many about. Second, it was a time when the outback was open to all. A time when station people welcomed you as visitors were few. Thirdly, and above all, the Aboriginal people in civilisation were keen to contact those few of their people who were ‘still out there’.  I found my niche and exploring the desert became a part of my life.

This book is a great read and would be of interest to anyone who loves the bush, is interested in history, travels the Canning stock route or to modern-day adventurers. Perhaps that ideal gift for someone.

The author with his book and dairies

To purchase copies:
Email    homemadeadventures1930@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095179839530
Telephone:08 99 212 845

Other Publications by Stan Gratte:
A Marvelous Life – Memories of Geraldton Primary School and Geraldton in the 1930’s.
Geraldton’s Railway History by an Old Engine Driver.

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My name is Moya Sharp, I live in Kalgoorlie Western Australia and have worked most of my adult life in the history/museum industry. I have been passionate about history for as long as I can remember and in particular the history of my adopted home the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. Through my website I am committed to providing as many records and photographs free to any one who is interested in the family and local history of the region.

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