Welcome to Fair Dinkum Books. We specialise in books pertaining to New Zealand's military history. We research, write and self-publish our own books, and also offer a hosting service for other authors who are looking for an alternative outlet for their publications. The cornerstone of our business is the Onward series of portrait volumes. Information about this project may seen on our Onward Project page. Details and samples pages for each book can be found in the Bookshop.
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Deeds Not Words represents the roll of Mercantile Marine War Medal as issued in New Zealand. The roll identifies recipients of medals named in New Zealand, and those who received medals named in the UK and forwarded to New Zealand for issue. It describes the medals, naming styles, and provides a number of short biographies for various individuals.
Future Publications
The life story of 11/542 George Parsons, who sailed with the Main Body NZEF in 1914, and served the entire war, at Gallipoli, Egypt, Palestine and Syria, with the NZMR, Imperial Camel Corps and NZ MG Squadron. This wonderful biography details George's service in the context of Gallipoli and the desert campaign, and includes numerous photographs, maps and images of items personal to George's family.
The story of New Zealand's military contingent sent to parade in London for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897. This was New Zealand's first military deployment, and involved both European and Maori troops. Profusely illustrated, with many rare and previously unseen photographs. Includes biographies of all those who attended.
The life story of 11/542 George Parsons, who sailed with the Main Body NZEF in 1914, and served the entire war, at Gallipoli, Egypt, Palestine and Syria, with the NZMR, Imperial Camel Corps and NZ MG Squadron. This wonderful biography details George's service in the context of Gallipoli and the desert campaign, and includes numerous photographs, maps and images of items personal to George's family.
News - Updated 25 March 2023
New Stock!
Albany Memorial Library
Fair Dinkum Books is pleased to announce we now stock copies of Albany Memorial Library by Lesley Dixon. This beautifully-produced book gives details on the 119 men who left from the Albany (North Auckland) District to serve overseas in WW1 and WW2. Each soldier as an entry, and most also have a photograph. This book is also about the Albany Memorial library, opened in 1922, and is the last WW1 Memorial Library remaining on its original site.
WW1 | Soft cover l 144 pages | b&w and colour
Price: $49 plus postage