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Book, Blake, L. J, Captain Dana and the Native Police, 1982
... . Australian Aboriginal personnel. Employment. Victoria 1842-1853 ...Captain Dana and his work with the establishment of a Native Police force in the Port Phillip colony. Establishment of Corps in Victoria, mid-nineteenth century, with brief biographical notes of Aboriginal recruits and portraits64 p. : ill., ports. ; 22 cm.Captain Dana and his work with the establishment of a Native Police force in the Port Phillip colony. Establishment of Corps in Victoria, mid-nineteenth century, with brief biographical notes of Aboriginal recruits and portraitsdana, henry. | police. australian aboriginal personnel. employment. victoria, 1842-1853. | police -- victoria -- history. | aboriginal australian police. | settlement and contacts - colonisation - 1788-1850. | settlement and contacts - colonisation - 1851- | government policy - initial period and protectionism - 1788-1850. | government policy - initial period and protectionism - 1851-1900. | government policy - state and territory - victoria. | law enforcement - police - native police. | race relations - violent - massacres, murders, poisonings etc. - to 1900. | police -- australia -- victoria -- history. -
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Booklet, Robson, Merryl K, Keeping the culture alive: an exhibition of Aboriginal fibrecraft featuring Connie Hart, an elder of the Gunditjmara people with significant items on loan from the Museum of Victoria, 1986
Exhibition held at Aboriginal Keeping Place, Hamilton and Westerm District Museum, June 18th, 1986-Feb 28th, 1987.Bibliography: p. 67.67 p. : ill., 1 folded geneal. table, ports. ; 24 cm.Exhibition held at Aboriginal Keeping Place, Hamilton and Westerm District Museum, June 18th, 1986-Feb 28th, 1987.Bibliography: p. 67.1. hart family. 2. aborigines, australian -- industries -- exhibitions. 3. aborigines, australian -- basket making -- exhibitions. i. museum of victoria. ii. hamilton (vic.). council. iii. hamilton and western district museum. aboriginal keeping place. iv. title. -
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Book, Bonwick, James, William Buckley : the wild white man, and his Port Phillip black friends, 1856
... . | Aboriginal Australians -- Social life and customs. | Aboriginal ...7-97 p.; 21 cm.buckley, william, 1780-1856. | aboriginal australians -- social life and customs. | aboriginal australians -- victoria -- history. -
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Book, Brodsky, Isadore, Bennelong profile : dreamtime reveries of a native of Sydney Cove, 1973
... ca. 1764-1813. Australia. Biographies | Aboriginal... | Aboriginal Australians. 895 P.; plates; map; refs.; 25 cm ...895 P.; plates; map; refs.; 25 cm. (watermarked)bennelong, approximately 1764-1813. | bennelong, ca. 1764-1813. australia. biographies | aboriginal australians. -
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Book, Barker, Bill, Getting government to listen : a guide to the international human rights system for indigenous Australians, 1997
... . | Civil rights -- Australia. | Human rights. | Aboriginal... -- Australia. | Civil rights -- Australia. | Human rights. | Aboriginal ...This guide aims to give indigenous people in Australia information about human rights and the international legal system, information that they can use to improve their lives and the lives of their families and communities, Improvements that have already taken place in Australia have happened mainly bcause of pressure from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, this guide aims to help people apply pressure on governments more effectively and productively.9-224 P.; appendices; figs. tables.This guide aims to give indigenous people in Australia information about human rights and the international legal system, information that they can use to improve their lives and the lives of their families and communities, Improvements that have already taken place in Australia have happened mainly bcause of pressure from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, this guide aims to help people apply pressure on governments more effectively and productively.human rights. | human rights -- government policy -- australia. | discrimination -- government policy -- australia. | civil rights -- australia. | human rights. | aboriginal australians -- civil rights | law - international law - un conventions | law - international law - human rights | indigenous peoples | discrimination -- government policy -- australia. | human rights -- government policy -- australia. -
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Book, Butt, Peter et al, Mabo : what the High Court said, 1993
... . | Aboriginal Australians -- Land tenure. | Aboriginal Australians ...This book sets out the High Court Mabo decision in plain English, giving everyone the chance to read the case for themselves. It reduces the judgements to less than a third of their original length. It avoids repetition, translates legalese into English and gathers the judgement into chapters and themes. It looks at the specific issues raised by the High Court judges including terra nullius, Crown sovereignty, land ownership, naive title and protecting native title under the Racial Dicrimination Act.93 p. : ill., 1 port. ; 20 cm.This book sets out the High Court Mabo decision in plain English, giving everyone the chance to read the case for themselves. It reduces the judgements to less than a third of their original length. It avoids repetition, translates legalese into English and gathers the judgement into chapters and themes. It looks at the specific issues raised by the High Court judges including terra nullius, Crown sovereignty, land ownership, naive title and protecting native title under the Racial Dicrimination Act.australia. high court. mabo and others v. state of queensland. | australia. racial discrimination act 1975 | native title - cases - mabo | law - relation to anglo australian law | law - jurisprudence | native title - extinguishment | race relations - racial discrimination - anti discrimination - legislation. | mabo, edward, 1936-1992. mabo and others v. state of queensland. | mabo, edward, 1936-1992 -- trials, litigation, etc. | australia. high court. mabo and others v. state of queensland. | native title (australia) | torres strait islanders -- land tenure. | torres strait islanders -- legal status, laws, etc. | aboriginal australians -- land tenure. | aboriginal australians -- legal status, laws, etc. | land tenure -- law and legislation -- australia. | queensland -- trials, litigation, etc. -
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Booklet, Aboriginal History Programme, Memories last forever, 1988
... .) -- History. | Aboriginal Australians -- Victoria -- Condah Lake ...All letters are from the Board for the Protection of Aborigines correspondence files, held in the Australian Archives.All oral histories were recorded between October 1987 and April 1988 at Puunyart sessions, at the Lake Condah Mission and in Melbourne.All dated paragraphs are extracts from the Board for the Protection of Aborigines Correspondence files, held in the Australian Archives.The Annual Reports of the Board for the Protection of the Aborigines are published in Parliamentary Papers, presented to both Houses of Parliament, Victoria, held at the La Trobe Library.96 p. : ill., facsims., ports. ; 21 cm.All letters are from the Board for the Protection of Aborigines correspondence files, held in the Australian Archives.All oral histories were recorded between October 1987 and April 1988 at Puunyart sessions, at the Lake Condah Mission and in Melbourne.All dated paragraphs are extracts from the Board for the Protection of Aborigines Correspondence files, held in the Australian Archives.The Annual Reports of the Board for the Protection of the Aborigines are published in Parliamentary Papers, presented to both Houses of Parliament, Victoria, held at the La Trobe Library.lake condah mission (vic.) -- history. | aboriginal australians -- victoria -- condah, lake, region -- history. | aboriginal australians -- victoria -- condah, lake, region -- biography. | aboriginal australians -- missions -- victoria -- condah, lake, region. -
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Book, Robinson, Roland coll, The Nearest the white man gets : Aboriginal narratives and poems of New South Wales, 1989
... Federation Square, Melbourne melbourne Aboriginal Australians -- New ...He brings together thirty-nine Aboriginal narratives and poems. collected whilst travelling in outback Australia.96 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.He brings together thirty-nine Aboriginal narratives and poems. collected whilst travelling in outback Australia.aboriginal australians -- new south wales -- folklore. | aboriginal australians -- new south wales -- poetry. -
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Education Kit, Aboriginal Curriculum Unit, Board of Studies NSW, Invasion and resistance [kit] : untold stories : Aboriginal voices in Australian history, 1995
... Australia-History-Aboriginal... | Aboriginals Australian - resistance Australia-History-Aboriginal ...A study kit on many aspects of invasion and resistance from contact to date.Contents: Video Cassette; teachers handbook; 3 books. Posters in poster drawer.A study kit on many aspects of invasion and resistance from contact to date.la perouse- life histories, | aboriginals, australian - resistance, australia-history-aboriginal, | aboriginal australians -- government relations. | aboriginal australians -- history. | aboriginal australians -- new south wales -- la perouse -- history. | australia -- colonization -- history. | australia -- race relations -- history. -
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Document - Report, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission. Royal Commission Government Response Monitoring Unit, Five years on : implementation of the Commonwealth Government responses to the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Vol. 2, Policy and Programs : Addressing Disadvantage, 1997
... relations -- Australia. | Aboriginal Australians -- Criminal justice.... | Aboriginal Australians -- Criminal justice system. | Police ...Volume Two examines the role of the various Commonwealth Government Departments in addressing disadvantage in Aboriginal communities.ii-iv; 296 P.; tables; 25 cm.Volume Two examines the role of the various Commonwealth Government Departments in addressing disadvantage in Aboriginal communities.prisoners, aboriginal australian -- mortality. | prisons and race relations -- australia. | aboriginal australians -- criminal justice system. | police -- complaints against -- australia. -
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Book, Brockwell, C. J, Aborigines and the Law : a bibliography, 1979
... for Australian Aborigines. Bibliographies. | Aboriginal Australians ...This bibliography covers Aboriginal customary law, its interaction with the Australian legal system and the latter's relevance to the Aborigines. It has been assembled in three sections: Books and Articles; Statem Federal and Colonial Legislation; and Bibliographies and other aids.iii-vi; pp71; This bibliography covers Aboriginal customary law, its interaction with the Australian legal system and the latter's relevance to the Aborigines. It has been assembled in three sections: Books and Articles; Statem Federal and Colonial Legislation; and Bibliographies and other aids.australia. law. implications for australian aborigines. bibliographies. | aboriginal australians -- legal status, laws, etc. -- bibliography. | law -- australia -- bibliography. -
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Document - Report, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission. Royal Commission Government Response Monitoring Unit, Five years on : implementation of the Commonwealth Government responses to the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Vol. 1, Trends in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander deaths in custody and incarceration
... relations -- Australia. | Aboriginal Australians -- Criminal justice.... | Aboriginal Australians -- Criminal justice system. | Police ...Implementation of the Commonwealth Government Responses to the Recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in custody, five years on.iii-vii; 97 P.; tables; graphs; 25 cm.Implementation of the Commonwealth Government Responses to the Recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in custody, five years on.prisoners, aboriginal australian -- mortality. | prisons and race relations -- australia. | aboriginal australians -- criminal justice system. | police -- complaints against -- australia. -
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Document - Report, Brown, Jill W. (Roisin Hirschfeld and Diane Smith; under the supervision of Professor Edna Chamberlain), Aboriginals and Islanders in Brisbane, 1974
... . Brisbane | Aboriginal Australians -- Queensland -- Brisbane ...Demographic data on race, age, sex, marital status and mobility; education levels; housing and problems in finding accommodation; occupations and income; medical, legal, welfare and other services; hostels.ix, 119 p. ; 25 cm.Demographic data on race, age, sex, marital status and mobility; education levels; housing and problems in finding accommodation; occupations and income; medical, legal, welfare and other services; hostels.australian aborigines. social conditions. brisbane | torres strait islanders. social conditions. brisbane | aboriginal australians -- queensland -- brisbane -- social conditions. | torres strait islanders -- queensland -- brisbane -- social conditions. -
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Book, Brodie, Veronica, My side of the bridge, 2002
... Aboriginal Australian -- South Australia -- Biography... Aboriginal Australian -- South Australia -- Biography. | Ngarrindjeri ...ix-xii; 189 P.; ports.; 21 cm.brodie, veronica. | women, aboriginal australian -- south australia -- biography. | ngarrindjeri (australian people) -- biography. -
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Document - Printed Sheets, Berndt, Ronald M, A profile of good and bad in Australian Aboriginal Religion, 1979
... Federation Square, Melbourne melbourne Religion-Aboriginal Australian ...The author discusses what matters underly the Aboriginals' religious beliefs and practices.p.12; footnotes; 26 cm.The author discusses what matters underly the Aboriginals' religious beliefs and practices.religion-aboriginal, australian., dreaming - aboriginal, australian, myths-aboriginal, australian, charles strong memorial lecture - 1978. -
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Document - Printed Sheets, Aboriginal Education Resource unit. Education Department of South Australia, Aboriginal children's games and activities : a resource unit designed for junior primary children, 1983
... Adelaide : South Australia. Aboriginal Education Resource... Federation Square, Melbourne melbourne Aboriginal Australians ...To enable children to gain insight into the Aboriginal Culture,p.14; figs.; 30 cm.To enable children to gain insight into the Aboriginal Culture,aboriginal australians -- games. | games. -
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Booklet, Deputation and victorian news magazine, Aboriginal Evangelical Fellowship of Australia, 1980
... Aboriginal Evangelical Fellowship of Australia....-Aboriginals Australian. Promotional boklet for assistance and suport ...Promotional boklet for assistance and suport for this group.Pp. (8); illus.; folded as issued.Promotional boklet for assistance and suport for this group.religion-evangelical-aboriginals, australian. -
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Booklet, Brown, Anne, Aborigines in the environment, 1992
... Federation Square, Melbourne melbourne Aboriginal Australians ...This book examines three of the environmental zones of south-easternAustralia in the period immediately before white invasion.pp.26; illus.; figs.; This book examines three of the environmental zones of south-easternAustralia in the period immediately before white invasion. aboriginal australians -- victoria -- antiquities. | aboriginal australians -- victoria -- hunting. | aboriginal australians -- victoria -- food. | human ecology -- victoria. -
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Book, Berndt, Ronald M. et al, The World of the First Australians, 1988
... . Cultural processes. | Aboriginal Australians. Pp.608, i-xxix ...Pp.608, i-xxix, Forward to 1988 Edition,Forward to 1985 Edition, Illustrations, Tables and Figuresaustralian aborigines. cultural processes. | aboriginal australians. -
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Journal - Periodical, Barrett, Charles, Northern Australia
... Aboriginal Women-Northern Australia-Food gathering... Port Essington Northern Australia-Aborigines-Fishing Aboriginal ...This book covers the far northern parts of Australia, from Queensland to the Kimberleys and the romantic ports of the north-west, where early navigators made landfalls. Tthe photographs, many of them unique, were taken on sea and land expeditions, the latest in 1939, when a 1200 miles' cruise was made in the mission boat Larrpan, from Darwin to the farthest east coast of Arnhem Land.pp40; illus; 27 cm.This book covers the far northern parts of Australia, from Queensland to the Kimberleys and the romantic ports of the north-west, where early navigators made landfalls. Tthe photographs, many of them unique, were taken on sea and land expeditions, the latest in 1939, when a 1200 miles' cruise was made in the mission boat Larrpan, from Darwin to the farthest east coast of Arnhem Land.aborigines-northern australia, port essington, northern australia-aborigines-fishing, aboriginal women-northern australia-food gathering, goulburn island, elcho island, caledon bay, milingimbi, wessel islands, thursday island, wyndham, broome., aboriginal art - cave paintings -
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Article - Research Project, Butera, Ferdinando, The role of the United Nations in the self-determination of the Indigenous Peoples. Does Australia comply with its standards and requirements in relation to the Aboriginal people?, 1997
... Federation Square, Melbourne melbourne Indigenous Australians-self ...This research project tackles the topic: "the role of the United Nations in the self-determination of the Indigenous Peoples: Does Australia comply with its standpoints and requirements in relation to the Aboriginal People?". The four chapters explore Who are the Indigenous peoples?; The historical development of the concept of self-determination and its application to indigenous peoples; the role of the UN working group on Indigenous people (WGIP) and the significance of the draft declaration; and the Australian position in relation to Aboriginal People.pp50; appendices; bibliography; 30 cm.This research project tackles the topic: "the role of the United Nations in the self-determination of the Indigenous Peoples: Does Australia comply with its standpoints and requirements in relation to the Aboriginal People?". The four chapters explore Who are the Indigenous peoples?; The historical development of the concept of self-determination and its application to indigenous peoples; the role of the UN working group on Indigenous people (WGIP) and the significance of the draft declaration; and the Australian position in relation to Aboriginal People.indigenous australians-self-determination, united nations-human righr-indigenous peoples, native title -
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Journal - Serials, Aboriginal Law Research Unit in association with the Legal Service Bulletin Co-operative Ltd., 1981-1997, Aboriginal Law Bulletin, 1981
... Law -- Australia -- Periodicals | Aboriginal Australians... -- Periodicals | Aboriginal Australians -- Legal status laws etc ...Aboriginal Law Bulletin began in 1981 as one of the first projects of the Aboriginal Law Research Centre at the University of NSW. The Centre became the Aboriginal Law Centre in 1986 and the Indigenous Law Centre in 1997; journal title changed to Indigenous law bulletin from Vol. 4 no. 1 (Apr. 1997)v. ; 29cm.Aboriginal Law Bulletin began in 1981 as one of the first projects of the Aboriginal Law Research Centre at the University of NSW. The Centre became the Aboriginal Law Centre in 1986 and the Indigenous Law Centre in 1997; journal title changed to Indigenous law bulletin from Vol. 4 no. 1 (Apr. 1997)law -- australia -- periodicals | aboriginal australians -- legal status, laws, etc. -- periodicals | torres strait islanders -- legal status, laws, etc. -- periodicals | race discrimination -- law and legislation -- australia | discrimination in law enforcement -- australia -- periodicals | government policy | law - indigenous | law - international law - human rights | law - legal system | law - legal aid services | race relations - racial discrimination - legislative | politics and government - social justice -
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Book, Buggy, Terry et al, Race relations in colonial Australia : an enquiry approach, 1982
A history text for secondary students. It explores three main areas of conflict in 19th century, Aboriginal relations with white settlers in Sydney area; Poonindie; Coranderrk; uses period documents.vi, 154 pages : illustrations, facsimiles, maps, portraits ; 26 cm.A history text for secondary students. It explores three main areas of conflict in 19th century, Aboriginal relations with white settlers in Sydney area; Poonindie; Coranderrk; uses period documents.australia -- race relations | race relations. australia, 1800-1900. for schools | australia -- race relations. | settlement and contacts - colonisation - 1851- | education - indigenous studies - secondary | race relations - violent - massacres, murders, poisonings etc. - to 1900 | poonindie (west sa si53-11) | southwest new south wales (sw nsw si54, si55) | sydney (nsw si56-05) | healesville / coranderrk (e vic yarra valley sj55-06) | -
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Book, Bohemia, Jack et al, Nyibayarri Kimberley tracker, 1995
... 1900-1994 -- Career in the police. | Aboriginal... -- Career in the police. | Aboriginal Australian police -- Western ...Records the life of a fully initiated Aboriginal man who worked as a tracker for most of his life.vii-xvi; 294 P.; maps; ill.; glossary; refs.; index; 24 cm. Records the life of a fully initiated Aboriginal man who worked as a tracker for most of his life.bohemia, jack, 1900-1994 -- career in the police. | aboriginal australian police -- western australia -- kimberley -- biography. -
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Book, Briggs, Carolyn, The journey cycles of the Boonwurrung : stories with Boonwurrung language, 2008
... / Bunurong people (S35) (Vic SJ55-09) | Aboriginal Australians ...The stories constitute maintaining and reclaiming heritage and carries forward the language and knowledge to the guests in Boonwurrung country. The significance of these stories is that they constitute maintaining and reclaiming heritage. They were given to the author over many years. They are a legacy of her people, and it is her responsibility to pass them on. "This stories edition is adapted from text edition by John O'meara courtesy Bayside City Council."v-xi; 51 P.; ill.; lists.The stories constitute maintaining and reclaiming heritage and carries forward the language and knowledge to the guests in Boonwurrung country. The significance of these stories is that they constitute maintaining and reclaiming heritage. They were given to the author over many years. They are a legacy of her people, and it is her responsibility to pass them on. "This stories edition is adapted from text edition by John O'meara courtesy Bayside City Council."derrimut, -1864. | benbow, -1852. | briggs, louisa, 1836-1925. | language - vocabulary - word lists. | sites - quarries - ochre and pigment. | material culture. | environment - climate and weather - seasons. | literature and stories. | language - vocabulary - place names. | boonwurrung / boonerwrung / bunurong language (s35) (vic sj55-09) | boonwurrung / boonerwrung / bunurong people (s35) (vic sj55-09) | aboriginal australians -- folklore. | australian languages -- victoria. | language revival -- victoria. | dreamtime (aboriginal australian mythology) -- victoria. | material culture -- victoria. | ocher -- victoria. | seasons -- victoria. | bayside (vic sj55-05) | australian. -
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Book, Bunce, Daniel, Language of the Aborigines of the colony of Victoria, and other Australian districts (2nd edition 1856), 1856
... - Aboriginals Victoria. Leichhardt Ludwig (letter) Language-Aboriginals ...x, 60 pages ; 18 cm.language and communication - aboriginals, victoria., leichhardt, ludwig (letter), language-aboriginals, australian -
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Book, Blainey, Geoffrey, Triumph of the nomads : A history of ancient Australia, 1975
... . | Demography - Palaeodemography - Aboriginal settlement of Australia... Federation Square, Melbourne melbourne Australian Aboriginal ...General account based on secondary sources of the prehistory of Australia; origins, migration and pre-contact culture.x,285p. : maps ; 22cm.General account based on secondary sources of the prehistory of Australia; origins, migration and pre-contact culture.australian aboriginal civilization, to 1788. ecological aspects | aboriginal australians -- history. | aboriginal australians -- economic conditions -- history. | aboriginal australians. | habitation - nomadism. | demography - palaeodemography - aboriginal settlement of australia. | reproduction - infanticide. | feuds and warfare. | hunting, gathering and fishing. | food - plants. | trade and exchange - trade routes. -
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Book, Butlin, Noel George, Our original aggression : Aboriginal populations of southeastern Australia, 1788-1850, 1983
... Our original aggression : Aboriginal populations of... Federation Square, Melbourne melbourne Aborigines Australian ...Contents: Introduction and Disease Background - Black fellow fall down, jump up white man; Death at a long distance. Demographic Modelling - Assumptions and procedures - Basis of modelling; Depopulating disturbances - Diseases and population recovery - Smallpox; the potential for population recovery; Other diseases; Summary diseases effects - Resource competition - Resource depletion and depopulation; Black and white options. Appraisal of estimates - '1788' population possibilities; Possible extrapolations; Summary results. Towards an Ecological Model - Economy and ecology; Some general inferences.xii, 186 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.Contents: Introduction and Disease Background - Black fellow fall down, jump up white man; Death at a long distance. Demographic Modelling - Assumptions and procedures - Basis of modelling; Depopulating disturbances - Diseases and population recovery - Smallpox; the potential for population recovery; Other diseases; Summary diseases effects - Resource competition - Resource depletion and depopulation; Black and white options. Appraisal of estimates - '1788' population possibilities; Possible extrapolations; Summary results. Towards an Ecological Model - Economy and ecology; Some general inferences.aborigines, australian -- population. | aborigines, australian -- statistics, vital. | aborigines, australian -- treatment. | europeans -- australia. | australia -- history -- 1788-1851. | fire-stick farming -
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Book, Bunce, Daniel, Language of the Aborigines of the colony of Victoria, and other Australian districts (2nd edition 1859), 1859
... Australian - Victoria. Aboriginals-Victoria-Social life and customs ...xii, 60 pages ; 18 cm.language-aboriginals, australian - victoria., aboriginals-victoria-social life and customs -
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Book, Abbie, A. A, The original Australians, 1969
... Australian - migration Anthropology-Aboriginals Australian. Magic ...In this carefully documented work he presents an overall picture of the Aborigines; their physical and mental characteristics, tribal customs, sexual behaviour and diet; and discusses the social situation of Aborigines today, and their prospects for the future.xiii-xx; 271p.;illus.; footnoted, bibliography; index; maps; figs.;18 cm.In this carefully documented work he presents an overall picture of the Aborigines; their physical and mental characteristics, tribal customs, sexual behaviour and diet; and discusses the social situation of Aborigines today, and their prospects for the future.aborigines, australian-physical characteristics, aborigines, australian-social life and customs, aborigines, australian - migration, anthropology-aboriginals, australian., magic; artisic culture; ceremonies; beliefs.