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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Page 26
... Eastern States , and telegrams were sent from that mecting to the Eastern States request- ing their support . The outcome of the meeting was that the people of the East- ern States added the weight of their in- fluence to assist the ...
... Eastern States , and telegrams were sent from that mecting to the Eastern States request- ing their support . The outcome of the meeting was that the people of the East- ern States added the weight of their in- fluence to assist the ...
Page 61
... eastern side of the continent , he was instructed also to search for auri- ferous deposits . Starting from the vicinity of Northam , he proceeded in a north - easterly direction . Passing large dry salt lake , which was named Cowcowing ...
... eastern side of the continent , he was instructed also to search for auri- ferous deposits . Starting from the vicinity of Northam , he proceeded in a north - easterly direction . Passing large dry salt lake , which was named Cowcowing ...
Page 77
... eastern States , of 117,503 , and 15,268 by excess of births over deaths , making a total of 132,771 . The increase per cent . since the former census amounts to 266.70 , which is a rate of progress not likely to be repeated during the ...
... eastern States , of 117,503 , and 15,268 by excess of births over deaths , making a total of 132,771 . The increase per cent . since the former census amounts to 266.70 , which is a rate of progress not likely to be repeated during the ...
Page 78
... eastern States , there was a further decrease to 89.18 per cent . The figures quoted in this article emphasise the fact that population is greatly wanted in Western Australia . The State has an area of 975,920 miles , but the density of ...
... eastern States , there was a further decrease to 89.18 per cent . The figures quoted in this article emphasise the fact that population is greatly wanted in Western Australia . The State has an area of 975,920 miles , but the density of ...
Page 84
... Eastern railway , between Fremantle and the coast , is , with the exception of the small Fremantle and Midland Junction sub- urban section , carried on a single line of rails . So much has the traffic increased , that it has now become ...
... Eastern railway , between Fremantle and the coast , is , with the exception of the small Fremantle and Midland Junction sub- urban section , carried on a single line of rails . So much has the traffic increased , that it has now become ...
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