Non-Fiction Books by Susan Crofts
"Meadows By The River"
A History of the Riverleigh, Malmoe and O'Bil Bil Areas
2012
The early history of the settlers of Riverleigh, Malmoe and O'Bil Bil, this book is filled with photographs and information about this region which lies just west of Mundubbera. In it are the stories of the Riverleigh, Bilburie, Malmoe and O'Bil Bil Schools, as well as information about many of the area's early families. Much of this information came from the now-closed Riverleigh School archives, as well as from family contributors and local publications. 147 pages
"Looking Back: Moving On"
Stories of the 2013 Flood Disaster from the people of Mundubbera
2013
On Australia Day 2013, the town and district of Mundubbera was savagely struck by its second flood in the space of two years, the result of ex-TC Oswald. This book relates the stories told by victims of the floodwaters and features a unique collection of photographs contributed by the residents of the town and district. Dedicated to Ben Zillman, who lost his life in the flooded Boyne River near Mundubbera, this book involves the reader in the fear, courage, heartbreak and resilience of the 2013 Mundubbera flood victims. It is an emotional read and hard to put down. 190 pages
"Mundubbera In Focus"
A Pictorial History of Mundubbera (compiled by Susan Crofts & Glenice Robertson)
2012
A collection of fascinating pictures of the history of Mundubbera Village, Town and district.
Mundubbera is the only town in Queensland to have one name for two different settlements. This came about because the Village of Mundubbera on the south side of the Burnett River became defunct when a new township was declared on the northern bank. From early black and white photographs to brilliant colour images, Mundubbera's development is illustrated from pre-1848 to the present day. 193 pages
"Footsteps"
Mundubbera State School 1913-2013
Celebrating 100 Years of Primary Education and 50 Years of Secondary Education at Mundubbera School
2013
A Linking Of Generations
A unique and colourful history of Mundubbera State School, "Footsteps" contains stories and images of the school's students, staff and families throughout one hundred years of education; from the building of the school in 1913 to the 2013 Centenary Mosaic Project. Generations of families who attended this school are now united in this one book, which provides a lasting snapshot of learning and life both past and present, and a precious memento of all who passed through its classrooms. 415 pages