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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... George Leake , and P. P. Smith . The first holders of town lots in Fremantle ... George William Leeder , Embleton , Henry Trigg , William Nairne , Robert Lyon , and ... Shenton , W. H. Mackie , P. Rogers , and F. C. Irwin . The last named ...
... George Leake , and P. P. Smith . The first holders of town lots in Fremantle ... George William Leeder , Embleton , Henry Trigg , William Nairne , Robert Lyon , and ... Shenton , W. H. Mackie , P. Rogers , and F. C. Irwin . The last named ...
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... George Shenton , M.L.C. , Secretary . Colonial S. Burt , Q.C. , M.L.A. , Attorney - Gene- ral . W. E. Marmion , M.L.A. , Commissioner of Crown Lands . H. W. Venn , M.L.A. , Commissioner of Railways and Director of Public Works . KEA ...
... George Shenton , M.L.C. , Secretary . Colonial S. Burt , Q.C. , M.L.A. , Attorney - Gene- ral . W. E. Marmion , M.L.A. , Commissioner of Crown Lands . H. W. Venn , M.L.A. , Commissioner of Railways and Director of Public Works . KEA ...
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... George Shenton was suc- ceeded on October 11 , 1892 , by Mr. S. H. Parker , Q.C. , as Colonial Secretary . On December 4 , 1894 , Mr. Parker and Mr. Marmion resigned . Mr. Marmion was succeeded by Mr. A. R. Richardson . Mr. E. H. ...
... George Shenton was suc- ceeded on October 11 , 1892 , by Mr. S. H. Parker , Q.C. , as Colonial Secretary . On December 4 , 1894 , Mr. Parker and Mr. Marmion resigned . Mr. Marmion was succeeded by Mr. A. R. Richardson . Mr. E. H. ...
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... George . were SIR GEORGE SHENTON , K.B. , Pre- sident of the Legislative Council , and a notable pillar in Western Australian history , was born in Perth on March 4 , 1844. After receiving the finishing touches to his edu- cation in ...
... George . were SIR GEORGE SHENTON , K.B. , Pre- sident of the Legislative Council , and a notable pillar in Western Australian history , was born in Perth on March 4 , 1844. After receiving the finishing touches to his edu- cation in ...
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... George Shenton and sister of Sir George Shenton , the present President of the Legislative Council . In 1880 he commerced to take an active part in politics , and was elected to the old Council for the Wel- lington division against Mr ...
... George Shenton and sister of Sir George Shenton , the present President of the Legislative Council . In 1880 he commerced to take an active part in politics , and was elected to the old Council for the Wel- lington division against Mr ...
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