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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... ment for their exploring services . On the occasion of this trip , the attention of the party was attracted to various quartz veins which appeared likely to be auriferous , but none of the members were fortunate enough to come across ...
... ment for their exploring services . On the occasion of this trip , the attention of the party was attracted to various quartz veins which appeared likely to be auriferous , but none of the members were fortunate enough to come across ...
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... ment . Mr. Maley also prepared a re- quisition for despatch to the Board of Directors of the A.N.A. , requesting the support of that body . With Mr. Paris Nesbit , K.C. , Mr. Maley represented Western Australia at the A.N.A. Federa ...
... ment . Mr. Maley also prepared a re- quisition for despatch to the Board of Directors of the A.N.A. , requesting the support of that body . With Mr. Paris Nesbit , K.C. , Mr. Maley represented Western Australia at the A.N.A. Federa ...
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... ment he resigned his seat at the civic board . ARTHUR J. DIAMOND , M.L.A. , is an arrival from South Australia , where he was well known for his business quali- ties . Fifteen years have elapsed since Mr. Diamond first came to Western ...
... ment he resigned his seat at the civic board . ARTHUR J. DIAMOND , M.L.A. , is an arrival from South Australia , where he was well known for his business quali- ties . Fifteen years have elapsed since Mr. Diamond first came to Western ...
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... ment Hospital and physician and super- intendent of the Victoria Hospital , Su- biaco . He is an enthusiastic polo player , and captain of the Perth club . Dr. O'Connor was selected for the elec- torate of Moore at the general elections ...
... ment Hospital and physician and super- intendent of the Victoria Hospital , Su- biaco . He is an enthusiastic polo player , and captain of the Perth club . Dr. O'Connor was selected for the elec- torate of Moore at the general elections ...
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... ment of this incident from recollec- tion , that to - day Lord Hopetoun is generally described as the first Gover- nor - General of Australia ; whereas , in fact , two of his predecessors held that title in succession over forty years ...
... ment of this incident from recollec- tion , that to - day Lord Hopetoun is generally described as the first Gover- nor - General of Australia ; whereas , in fact , two of his predecessors held that title in succession over forty years ...
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