ON THE SWAN: A History of the Swan District, Western Australia

WEST AUSTRALIANA Aboriginal  –

Local history of the Swan district north of Perth, since European exploration and settlement ; includes references to earlier Aboriginal inhabitants of the region ; “Waugal” creation story (pp.7-10) ; first contacts and violent encounters between Aboriginal people and white settlers (pp.66-85) ; Dr Giustiniani and the activities of the Western Australian Mission (pp.122-136) ; schools for Aboriginal children (pp.152-155) ; decimation of Aboriginal population due to disease (pp.192-193).

First Edition

• xvi, 367 p. : ill. (some col.), maps, plans, ports. ; 25 cm.

  • Bibliography: p. 345-351.

  • ATSIS) Subject:

    • Stories and motifs – Mythological beings
    • Religions – Christianity – Missions
    • Health – Infectious diseases – Influenza
    • Race relations – Violent
    • Settlement and contacts – Colonisation
    • Settlement and contacts – Settlers
    • Guildford (Perth SW WA SH50-14)
    • Swan Valley (SW WA SH50-14)

    Subject:

    Swan (W.A.) — History

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