Education & Reference Biography & Memoir History
The Ironworkers: A History of the Federated Ironworkers by Robert Murray and Kate White is a scarce 1982 paperback that charts the rise of Australia’s metal-workers union. Essential for collectors of Antiquarian & Collectible Australiana, the book blends social history with engineering insight, tracing how iron and steel shaped the nation’s workforce.
Written for young adults and adults alike, this non-fiction narrative spotlights true stories of the men and women who forged Australia’s industrial backbone. The authors’ meticulous research makes it a valued reference for students of Australian history, labour studies, and metal-working heritage.
This copy shows gentle shelf life: light cover scuffing, minor page yellowing, no writing, no dog ears, no tears, and a tight binding. Clean and complete, it’s ready for the shelf or study desk of anyone passionate about metalworkers history.