The annual Chief Minister’s Northern Territory History Book Award celebrates the contribution the writing of Northern Territory history makes to the cultural and intellectual life of the Territory.

The award for Northern Territory history recognises an outstanding publication that contributes significantly to an understanding of Northern Territory history.

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WINNER

  • Darwin Spitfires: the Real Battle for Australia

    Anthony Cooper

    NewSouth Books

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  • Joint Winner.  In 1943, a small band of inexperienced Australian and British fighter pilots fought an ongoing air battle in defense of north-western Australia, flying against a formidably skilled and proficient opponent. The air raids on Darwin during 1942-43 constituted the only sustained and intensive...

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SHORTLISTED

  • Great Central State

    Jack Cross

    Wakefield Press

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  • Gumbuli of Ngukurr: Aboriginal Elder in Arnhem Land

    Murray Seiffert

    Acorn Press

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