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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... Government hav- ing notified that officers of the arniy and navy might acquire land on very liberal terms , in lieu of pensions or pay , many gentlemen in both branches of the service availed themselves of the opportunity offered , and ...
... Government hav- ing notified that officers of the arniy and navy might acquire land on very liberal terms , in lieu of pensions or pay , many gentlemen in both branches of the service availed themselves of the opportunity offered , and ...
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THE FIRST LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL UNDER RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT . THE FIRST LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY UNDER RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT . modifications of the original simple form of government became necessary ; but for the first sixty years or so of ...
THE FIRST LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL UNDER RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT . THE FIRST LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY UNDER RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT . modifications of the original simple form of government became necessary ; but for the first sixty years or so of ...
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... GOVERNMENT . HIS EXCELLENCY SIR ARTHUR LAWLEY , K.C.M.G. , AND FAMILY. Cockburn - Campbell , and Mr. S. H. Parker were appointed delegates to watch the progress through the Imperial Parliament of the Enabling Bill , where the second ...
... GOVERNMENT . HIS EXCELLENCY SIR ARTHUR LAWLEY , K.C.M.G. , AND FAMILY. Cockburn - Campbell , and Mr. S. H. Parker were appointed delegates to watch the progress through the Imperial Parliament of the Enabling Bill , where the second ...
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... government . When , in 1890 , after a severe struggle , responsible government was granted to Western Australia , Sir John Forrest entered the first Legislative As- sembly as member for Bunbury , and though there were other claimants ...
... government . When , in 1890 , after a severe struggle , responsible government was granted to Western Australia , Sir John Forrest entered the first Legislative As- sembly as member for Bunbury , and though there were other claimants ...
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... government , he en- tered the Legislative Assembly as mem- ber for Wellington , and joined the first Forrest Ministry as Commissioner for Railways and Public Works . strongly advocated the new harbour works at Fremantle , and was a ...
... government , he en- tered the Legislative Assembly as mem- ber for Wellington , and joined the first Forrest Ministry as Commissioner for Railways and Public Works . strongly advocated the new harbour works at Fremantle , and was a ...
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