Aborigines of Western Australia, The (Facsimile)

WEST AUSTRALIANA ABORIGINAL –

Facsimile copy. (No map)x-libraryy with usual markings.

Australiana facsimile editions ; no. 194.

Early contacts, quotes Dampier, Preston, Dale, Bussel; Brief notes on New Norcia Mission; Method of discovering whereabouts of murderer (West Kimberley); Betrothal (Perth area) Aboriginal equipment, foods; Songs with English translation & music transcript; General beliefs, burial rites Perth, Vasse R., King Georges Sound.

Notes:

Reproduced by the Libraries Board of South Australia from a copy held in the State Library of South Australia. London : W. Milligan, 1892 (Ferguson no. 7810)

First Nations (AIATSIS) Subject:

• Employment – Conditions – Slavery and indentured labour
• Food
• Religions – Christianity – Catholic Church
• Religions – Christianity – Missionaries
• Gender relations – Betrothal
• Music – Vocal
• Death – Mortuary / funeral ceremonies
• New Norcia (SW WA SH50-10)
• Vasse River (SW WA SI50-05)
• Perth (SW WA SH50-14)
• Kimberley area (WA SD51, SD52, SE51, SE52)
• West Kimberley area (WA SD51, SD52, SE51)

Subject:

• Aboriginal Australians. Western Australia, 1892. Facsimiles
• Aboriginal Australians — Western Australia