Brus: A Biography of the HON, Sir Bruce Jephcott K.B., C.B.E, B.SC.

Langue : anglais

Edité par TECH Print, Queensland, 2009

1921514701 / 9781921514708

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Book condition is very good. Signed and Inscribed by the author. No dust jacket. Spine Intact. Text body is clean and unmarked throughout the book. Book block is clean & unmarked front and back of the book. Book boards are clean & unmarked all side of the book. Extra charges for over-sea shipping due to the weight exceed 500gram. Actual weight of the book is 0.606kg. Brus: A Biography of the Hon. Sir Bruce Jephcott K.B., C.B.E., B.Sc. is a 2009 biographical book written by Lady Barbara Jephcott. It documents the life, political career, and agricultural legacy of her late husband, a prominent Australian pioneer and political figure in Papua New Guinea (PNG).Book Overview Author: Barbara Jephcott (Sir Bruce's wife and one of Queensland's earliest female veterinarians).Publication Date: 2009 (Published by TEC Print, Queensland). Format: 276 pages including illustrations, maps, and historical portraits. Core Subject: The life of Sir Bruce Jephcott, tracking his journey from a chemist in the Northern Territory to a pioneering cattle rancher, a pivotal minister in PNG's independence movement, and a key figure in establishing the nation's aviation sector. About Sir Bruce Jephcott The biography captures several distinct eras of Sir Bruce’s multi-faceted life: The Livestock Pioneer: In the early 1950s, Jephcott moved to PNG and co-founded the Dumpu Cattle Company alongside his wife. They successfully transformed the wild plains of the Dumpu and Markham Valleys into a thriving hub for large-scale livestock and agricultural farming. The Politician & Statesman: He was elected to the House of Assembly as Papua New Guinea neared autonomy. Upon independence in 1975, he served as a Member of Parliament and held high-ranking cabinet positions, notably as the Minister for Transport. Air Niugini Founder: During his time as Minister for Transport, he was instrumental in the foundational planning, infrastructure development, and launch of Air Niugini, PNG's national airline. Accolades & Legacy: He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.) and later knighted (K.B.) in 1983 for his extensive public service. His life was tragically cut short in July 1987 following a vehicle accident in the Ramu Valley.…

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Détails bibliographiques

Titre
Brus: A Biography of the HON, Sir Bruce Jephcott K.B., C.B.E, B.SC.
Auteur
Barbara Jephcott
Éditeur
TECH Print, Queensland
Année de publication
2009
État de l'article
Assez bon
Jaquette
Pas de jaquette
Signé
Dédicacé par l'auteur
Reliure
Couverture souple
Langue
anglais
ISBN à 10 chiffres
1921514701
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9781921514708
Impression
1er tirage
Poids de l'article
0,606 kilogramme

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