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If you are stuck for something astronomy-related to read during cloudy nights, I'd suggest two books.
Crossen's "Binocular Astronomy" - I still think it the best general observational guide to the sky, and pretty much the majority of what it refers to other than for constellations, you can check out with your telescope when the sky clears.
The other is Dickenson and Dyer's Backyard Astronomer's Guide (3rd Edition).
a. They get you enthused about viewing, and
b. You get enthused about gadgets and accessories to spend your hard earned money on, as well as what to avoid.
Shame about Perth though. When I was last there in 1980, living at Scarborough Beach, they had a great practice - they would turn off nearly all the street lights at around 1 or 2am except for those at intersections. The Milky Way was fabulous and I could locate galaxies with my 10X50 binoculars! Shame they stopped that enlightened practice.
Regards,
Renato
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