Twentieh Century Impressions of Western AustraliaP. 178-182 : describes in detail physical characteristics of Western Australian Aborigines; belief in sorcery; marriage customs; division of labour; nomadism; habitation; indolence; hunting, gathering and fishing, cannibalism; weapons; fighting; body decorations; clothing; mortuary customs; corroborees; Social welfare provided by the Aborigines Dept; Collection of Aboriginal implements and weapons for sale to the public and free distribution to museums; encouragement of Aborigines to make artefacts to provide an income; Work of Henry C. Prinsep, Chief Protector of Aborigines; Includes photographs of Aboriginal women from Northam, Coolgardie; Ashburton; men from Beagle Bay, Derby, Broome, Yalgoo, Fitzroy River; photos depict scarring, clay headdress for mourning; hair belts; shell necklaces; nose sticks. |
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... Chamber of Mines , and the Coolgardie Chamber of Commerce . In 1895 he was appointed a justice of the peace . In September , 1900 , Mr. Bellingham was returned as a member for the newly created South Province ( embracing the Coolgardie ...
... Chamber of Mines , and the Coolgardie Chamber of Commerce . In 1895 he was appointed a justice of the peace . In September , 1900 , Mr. Bellingham was returned as a member for the newly created South Province ( embracing the Coolgardie ...
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... Chamber of Commerce from 1883 to 1895. Mr. Briggs was for some time a member of the Examining Board of the Education Department . T. F. O. BRIMAGE . Thomas Frederick Outridge Brimage , M L.C. , was born in London in 1866 , and , with ...
... Chamber of Commerce from 1883 to 1895. Mr. Briggs was for some time a member of the Examining Board of the Education Department . T. F. O. BRIMAGE . Thomas Frederick Outridge Brimage , M L.C. , was born in London in 1866 , and , with ...
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... chamber he still sits . sold out of the hotel business , and now carries on business as a share broker . J. W. HACKETT . Of Western Australia's public men there is hardly one who stands on a GAYCOT higher plane than does John Winthrop ...
... chamber he still sits . sold out of the hotel business , and now carries on business as a share broker . J. W. HACKETT . Of Western Australia's public men there is hardly one who stands on a GAYCOT higher plane than does John Winthrop ...
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... chamber ever since . Perhaps Mr. Haynes is chiefly distinguished in that he was an ardent champion of responsible govern- ment , and had the satisfaction of seeing his efforts crowned with success . SAMUEL JOHNSON HAYNES . Samuel ...
... chamber ever since . Perhaps Mr. Haynes is chiefly distinguished in that he was an ardent champion of responsible govern- ment , and had the satisfaction of seeing his efforts crowned with success . SAMUEL JOHNSON HAYNES . Samuel ...
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... Chamber of Com- merce . After his election to Parliament Mr. Diamond took an active part in organising the Independent Party in the Legislative Assembly . DENIS JOSEPH DOHERTY , M.L.A. , was born at Newry , Ireland , in 1861. He ...
... Chamber of Com- merce . After his election to Parliament Mr. Diamond took an active part in organising the Independent Party in the Legislative Assembly . DENIS JOSEPH DOHERTY , M.L.A. , was born at Newry , Ireland , in 1861. He ...
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