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 Manu- factures . Mr. George is a Justice of the Peace for Perth and Murray districts . W. B. GORDON , M.L.A. , is a son of the Rev. J. Gordon , and was born at Gawler , South Australia , in the year 1863 . On the completion ...
... Chamber of Manu- factures . Mr. George is a Justice of the Peace for Perth and Murray districts . W. B. GORDON , M.L.A. , is a son of the Rev. J. Gordon , and was born at Gawler , South Australia , in the year 1863 . On the completion ...
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... the general elec- tions of 1901 , Mr. Thomas had never closely identified himself with public life . He is a member of the executive council of the Chamber of Mines of Western Australia . GEORGE THROSSELL , M.L.A. , was born in Fermoy , 36.
... the general elec- tions of 1901 , Mr. Thomas had never closely identified himself with public life . He is a member of the executive council of the Chamber of Mines of Western Australia . GEORGE THROSSELL , M.L.A. , was born in Fermoy , 36.
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... CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ARCH , BARRACK ST . ,. THE FIRST FEDERAL MINISTRY OF THE COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENT . 1. The Right Hon . Edmund Barton , P.C. , K.C. , M.P. , Prime Minister . HIS EXCELLENCY THE EARL OF HOPETOUN , First Governor -. T.
... CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ARCH , BARRACK ST . ,. THE FIRST FEDERAL MINISTRY OF THE COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENT . 1. The Right Hon . Edmund Barton , P.C. , K.C. , M.P. , Prime Minister . HIS EXCELLENCY THE EARL OF HOPETOUN , First Governor -. T.
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... Chamber of Mines , together with a handsome casket , in which were numerous specimens of West Australian gold . Subsequently , the Public Library and the National Gal- lery received attention from the Royal visitors , who passed comment ...
... Chamber of Mines , together with a handsome casket , in which were numerous specimens of West Australian gold . Subsequently , the Public Library and the National Gal- lery received attention from the Royal visitors , who passed comment ...
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PERTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ARCH , BARRACK ST . , PERTH . YOUR AGRICULTURAL ARCH , BARRACK ST . , PERTH . EDWARD VIL WELCOME STONE OF THE MUSEUM , PERTH ,. are the keenest of critics in matters mu- sical . Friday , July 26 , was the last ...
PERTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ARCH , BARRACK ST . , PERTH . YOUR AGRICULTURAL ARCH , BARRACK ST . , PERTH . EDWARD VIL WELCOME STONE OF THE MUSEUM , PERTH ,. are the keenest of critics in matters mu- sical . Friday , July 26 , was the last ...
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