The story of Australia is full of 'turning points' that created our present lifestyle. Some were the result of pure chance or mischance. This splendid book portrays, in words and paintings, fifty-nine of the turning points which fashioned Australia.
Michael Fitzgerald Page (AM) (born 2 February 1922) is a British-born Australian writer, editor, advertising executive, world war two veteran and merchant sailor.
Page has lived in Australia since 1953. He has written many books on the development of Australia and South Australia, and histories of some Australian institutions - Adelaide Steamship Company, Royal Flying Doctor Service and South Australian fire services. To show his versatility he has also written eight novels, as well as books on architecture, fantasy and dogs.