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Koorie Heritage TrustJournal - Serials, Aboriginal History Inc, Aboriginal History - Volume 27. 2003, 2003
A series of articles by leading writers on Aboriginal History. The drawings on bark referred to in this edition are the subject of a legal claim by the Djadja Wurrung people for the return of the U.K. works to Victoria.iiv-ix; 300 p.; footnotes; refs.; ports.; maps.; ill.; 25 cm.A series of articles by leading writers on Aboriginal History. The drawings on bark referred to in this edition are the subject of a legal claim by the Djadja Wurrung people for the return of the U.K. works to Victoria.aboriginal australians -- periodicals. | ethnology -- australia -- periodicals. | bark drawings-victoria, loddon and murray tribes., | kerr, john hunter-acquisition and exhibition of bark drawings., | race relations - violent | government policy - initial period and protectionism | -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Booklet, Baker, George, The role of Australites in Aboriginal customs, 1957
... were treasured by certain aboriginal tribes as medicine-stones ...Australites formerly called obsidianites have been found in considerable numbers over vast areas of the southern portion of Australia. Many of them were treasured by certain aboriginal tribes as medicine-stones, death-pointers, punishment stones, hunting stones, sacred stones; magic stones; amulets etc.P.26; map; illus.; figs. references; 24 cm.Australites formerly called obsidianites have been found in considerable numbers over vast areas of the southern portion of Australia. Many of them were treasured by certain aboriginal tribes as medicine-stones, death-pointers, punishment stones, hunting stones, sacred stones; magic stones; amulets etc. australites-victoria-aboriginal useage, aborigines-magic-australites -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Document - Printed Sheets, Baylie, W. H, On the Aborigines of the Goulburn District. Part 1 & 2, 1843
... Federation Square, Melbourne melbourne Taungurung Tribe - Contact ...A good outline of the clan numbers practices, diseases and white attitudes although spiked with the white attitudes to indigenous races of the time.Part 1 pp 86-92; footnotes; Part 2 pp188 - 191; A good outline of the clan numbers practices, diseases and white attitudes although spiked with the white attitudes to indigenous races of the time.taungurung tribe - contact history., aboriginals goulburn district - treatment of illnesses; intelligence; massacre; child removal proposal; education; christianity., clan groups goulburn protectorate - taungurung - neenbullocks; budderbullocks; orilims; ya -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Broome, Richard et al, A man of all tribes : The Life of Alick Jackomos, 2006
No account of race relations in Victoria could be reliable, or complete, without a focus on Alick Jackomos. Ethnically Greek, he devoted his life to Aboriginal advancement, bringing sense to what were often pretty senseless situations. Colin Tatz - Visiting Fellow in Political Science - A.N.U.vi-xiv; 298 P.; ports; index; notes; bib.No account of race relations in Victoria could be reliable, or complete, without a focus on Alick Jackomos. Ethnically Greek, he devoted his life to Aboriginal advancement, bringing sense to what were often pretty senseless situations. Colin Tatz - Visiting Fellow in Political Science - A.N.U. jackomos, alick, 1924-1999. | political activists -- victoria -- melbourne -- biography. | aboriginal australians -- civil rights -- victoria. | historians -- victoria -- melbourne -- biography. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Banfield, Lorna. L, Green Pastures and Gold: A history of Ararat, 1974
Early contacts between Thomas Mitchell and Aboriginal peoples and the later violent encounters involving settlers and squatters. The work and contacts of G.A. Robinson among the various peoples of the Western District. Gatherings of many Aboriginal peoples at Lake Bolac for eeling season, during which there was also trading of sandstone, obsidian and other materials for weapons and spears. Photograph of Jenny 'Ware' "the last of the Fiery Creek tribe of the Aboriginies" facing page 20.v-xi; 146 p.; ports;maps; index; bib.; appendics; footnotes; 22 cm.Early contacts between Thomas Mitchell and Aboriginal peoples and the later violent encounters involving settlers and squatters. The work and contacts of G.A. Robinson among the various peoples of the Western District. Gatherings of many Aboriginal peoples at Lake Bolac for eeling season, during which there was also trading of sandstone, obsidian and other materials for weapons and spears. Photograph of Jenny 'Ware' "the last of the Fiery Creek tribe of the Aboriginies" facing page 20.ararat -- victoria -- history |, aborigines, ararat district-conflict-social life and customs-bunjil's cave| place names- weapons and implements-hunting -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Document - Printed Sheets, Barrett, Charles, Blackfellows of Australia, 1936
... and customs. Covers a wide range of aboriginal tribes and areas ...Covers a wide range of aboriginal tribes and areas dealing with customs and art work beliefs and history. Some early plates curtesy of the Melbourne Museum.44p.; facsimiles; figs.; 30 cm.Covers a wide range of aboriginal tribes and areas dealing with customs and art work beliefs and history. Some early plates curtesy of the Melbourne Museum.aborigines-social life and customs., aborigines-victoria, murray river tribes-social life and customs. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Journal - Serials, Aboriginal History Inc, Aboriginal History - Volume 32. 2008, 2008
A series of articles by leading writers on Aboriginal History.217 P. fac. ill. notes; footnotes; refs. photographs.A series of articles by leading writers on Aboriginal History.aboriginal australians -- periodicals. | ethnology -- australia -- periodicals. | aboriginal circus performers, australia. | honorary correspondence scheme. victoria 1860-1868 and 1869-1904 | andrew porteus honorary correspondent, northern wathaurung, reports - mt. emu tribe. | edward stone parker - protector loddon aboriginal station. | dja dja wurrung, loddon protectorate. | aboriginal oral histories - childhood and playlore australian childhood folklore collection, museum victoria. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Basedow, Herbert, The Australian Aboriginal, 1925
Contents: Introduction to an Australian Tribe; Racial characteristics; The breast and abdomen; The face and its skeleton; The mouth; The skull and brain; Colour of Aboriginal's skin; The hair; Likely origin of the Australian Aboriginal; An Aboriginal's Birth; Childhood; The Day's March; Camp life; Hunting; Vegetable Diet; Beverages; Pitjuri; Navigation; Duels; Warfare; Spears; Spear-Throwers; Burial and mourning customs; Tribal organizations; Tribal administration; Initiation; Religious ideas; Aboriginal art; Stone implements; Music and dance; Language.xx, 422 p., 55 leaves of plates : ill., map, ports. ; 22 cm.Contents: Introduction to an Australian Tribe; Racial characteristics; The breast and abdomen; The face and its skeleton; The mouth; The skull and brain; Colour of Aboriginal's skin; The hair; Likely origin of the Australian Aboriginal; An Aboriginal's Birth; Childhood; The Day's March; Camp life; Hunting; Vegetable Diet; Beverages; Pitjuri; Navigation; Duels; Warfare; Spears; Spear-Throwers; Burial and mourning customs; Tribal organizations; Tribal administration; Initiation; Religious ideas; Aboriginal art; Stone implements; Music and dance; Language.human biology -- physiology -- reproduction -- social organisation -- life cycle -- birth -- childhood -- religion and magic -- ritual -- initiation -- mortuary -- politics, tribal law and social control -- arts -- performing arts -- music -- dance -- language and communication -- economics and material culture -- economic life -- division of labour -- subsistence -- hunting -- gathering-- weapons -- spears -- spearthrowers -- tools -- stone -- -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Beveridge, Peter, The Aborigines of Victoria and Riverina, 2008 [i.e. 1889]
The Beveridge family of Tyntynder were early settlers. The author was in daily contact with the Aboriginals of the Swan Hill and Murray River tribes, acquired their language and learned much of their customs. His writings were published after his death and this volume contains illustrations from Smyth's Aborigines of Victoria and Garran's Picturesque Atlas of Australasia. It also has biographical notes on Peter Beveridge and others.xxxiv, 221 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.The Beveridge family of Tyntynder were early settlers. The author was in daily contact with the Aboriginals of the Swan Hill and Murray River tribes, acquired their language and learned much of their customs. His writings were published after his death and this volume contains illustrations from Smyth's Aborigines of Victoria and Garran's Picturesque Atlas of Australasia. It also has biographical notes on Peter Beveridge and others.aboriginal australians -- victoria. | aboriginal australians -- murray river valley (n.s.w.-s.a.) | aboriginals - murray river vocabulary. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Article - Paper, Bryant, Jennifer J, The Robinvale Aboriginal and Islander community : transition to independence, 1981
... | Cooperatives-Aboriginal-Robinvale | Latje Latje Tribe. I. Monash... Community | Cooperatives-Aboriginal-Robinvale | Latje Latje Tribe. I ...An in-depth study of this community to be used as part of a major thesis on Aboriginal housing in Victoria. Survey of Aboriginal housing in Robinvale and surrounding area; includes history of European settlement and consequent demographic upheaval for Aborigines; contemporary data on employment, incomes and expenditure, seasonal work, education, health and Murray Valley Aboriginal Co-operative; housing survey looks at structures, rents, number and duration of occupancy, maintenance and suitability of design.113 p. : maps ; tables; footnotes; 30 cm. -- (Working paper ; no. 13.)An in-depth study of this community to be used as part of a major thesis on Aboriginal housing in Victoria. Survey of Aboriginal housing in Robinvale and surrounding area; includes history of European settlement and consequent demographic upheaval for Aborigines; contemporary data on employment, incomes and expenditure, seasonal work, education, health and Murray Valley Aboriginal Co-operative; housing survey looks at structures, rents, number and duration of occupancy, maintenance and suitability of design.robinvale-aboriginal community. | housing-aborignal, victoria.| statistics- robinvale-aboriginal community | cooperatives-aboriginal-robinvale | latje latje tribe. i. monash university. dept. of geography. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Barrett, Charles, The Bunyip (cover title), 1946
An extensive coverage of the subject throughout Australia.120 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.An extensive coverage of the subject throughout Australia.bunyip-australia-aboriginal legends., legends-aboriginal, australian-bunyips., bunyips-aborigines, victoria-names; drawings;murray river tribes., bunyip-remains-research., aborigines, victoria-bunyip legends. western port; lake corangamite., creation myths, aborigines port phillip; murray river. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Koori Sites, 5/05/1999 12:00:00 AM
Whitehorse Gazette article dated 5 May 1999..Whitehorse Gazette article dated 5 May 1999 reporting the launch of the brochure 'Koorie Sites in the City of Whitehorse' prepared jointly between Whitehorse Council and Friends for Whitehorse Reconciliation Group.Whitehorse Gazette article dated 5 May 1999..sacred sites, aborigines, wurundjeri - william tribe, friends for whitehorse reconciliation group, aboriginal artefacts, presland, gary -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Koori Sites, 5/05/1999 12:00:00 AM
... Tribe Presland Gary Friends for Whitehorse Reconciliation Group ...Article about Aboriginal history in the City of Whitehorse.Article about Aboriginal history in the City of Whitehorse.Article about Aboriginal history in the City of Whitehorse.sacred sites, aborigines, wurundjeri - willam tribe, presland, gary, friends for whitehorse reconciliation group, millane, bernie, gittens, jaxon, boonwurning tribe -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Koori Sites, 1/04/1999 12:00:00 AM
... Archaeological sites Aboriginal Artefacts Wurundjeri-Willam Tribe ...Brochure with map showing Koori sites in the City of Whitehorse and giving a brief history of aborigines in area.Brochure with map showing Koori sites in the City of Whitehorse and giving a brief history of aborigines in area.Brochure with map showing Koori sites in the City of Whitehorse and giving a brief history of aborigines in area.aborigines, sacred sites, city of whitehorse, archaeological sites, aboriginal artefacts, wurundjeri-willam tribe -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, The Traditional owners of the Whitehorse region, 1997
Article written for Box Hill Historical SocietyArticle written for Box Hill Historical Society describing the Aboriginal (Koorie) inhabitants of the Whitehorse region. This area was part of the estate of the Wurundjeri-bulluk clan of the Woiwurung Tribe. Kinship and marriage links with the people of the Goulburn River area are described. Daily life as hunter gatherers is described and the pattern of movements within the area. Several locations where traces are still found and where people lived after European settlement are listed. A bibliography is included. 2 pages.Article written for Box Hill Historical Societyaborigines, wurundjeri -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Pamphlet, Blackburn Lake Sanctuary information, 1988
... wurundjeri aboriginal tribe... walkabout wurundjeri aboriginal tribe Information pamphlet re ...Information pamphlet re history of Blackburn Lake.Information pamphlet re history of Blackburn Lake. Visitors guide sheet and brochure advertising 'Bush Tucker Walkabout'. Open Day, including leaflet about local Wurundjeri tribe and plants they used.Information pamphlet re history of Blackburn Lake. blackburn lake sanctuary, city of nunawading, adult deaf and dumb society, native plants, wildlife, bush tucker walkabout, wurundjeri aboriginal tribe -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, VCE need highlights lake's research value, 24/11/1991 12:00:00 AM
... wurundjeri aboriginal tribe... dorothy victorian certificate of education wurundjeri aboriginal ...Outlining the research potential for students especially V.C.E. environmental science and biology studies.An article outlining the research potential for students especially V.C.E. environmental science and biology studies. The education program coordinator's request for more volunteers to help visitors. Outlining the research potential for students especially V.C.E. environmental science and biology studies. secondary education, blackburn lake information centre, blackburn lake education program coordinator, meagher, dorothy, victorian certificate of education, wurundjeri aboriginal tribe -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Pamphlet, Bush Tucker Walkabout, n.d
... wurundjeri tribe aboriginal clan bush tucker native plants friends ...Information sheet about plants used by the local Wurundjeri tribeInformation sheet about plants used by the local Wurundjeri tribeInformation sheet about plants used by the local Wurundjeri tribeparks & reserves, blackburn lake sanctuary, wurundjeri tribe, aboriginal clan, bush tucker, native plants, friends of the lake education programme -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, You too can wander, 1985
... Woiworung aboriginal tribe... Mitcham melbourne Woiworung aboriginal tribe Aborigines Aboriginal ...The land of the Woiworung.The land of the Woiworung.The land of the Woiworung.woiworung aboriginal tribe, aborigines, aboriginal artefacts -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, The Traditional owners of the Whitehorse Region, 1997
... Woiworung aboriginal tribe... Mitcham melbourne Aborigines Woiworung aboriginal tribe Wurundjeri ...Brief outline of the Wurundjeri people's occupation of the Whitehorse area.Brief outline of the Wurundjeri people's occupation of the Whitehorse area.Brief outline of the Wurundjeri people's occupation of the Whitehorse area.aborigines, woiworung aboriginal tribe, wurundjeri aboriginal tribe, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Wurundjeri notes
... Wurundjeri aboriginal tribe... tribe' by Robert Mate. Wurundjeri aboriginal tribe Concise ...Outline of Wurundjeri customs.Outline of Wurundjeri customs. Ed. from 'A Concise history of the Wurundjeri tribe' by Robert Mate.Outline of Wurundjeri customs. wurundjeri aboriginal tribe, concise history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Wurundjeri People, 1990 - 1993
... Wurundjeri Aboriginal Tribe... Aboriginal Tribe Aborigines Wurundjeri People: [ folder compiled ...Wurundjeri People: [ folder compiled by Aboriginal Studies Association of newspaper cuttings and leaflets, 1990 - 1993]aboriginal studies association, wurundjeri aboriginal tribe, aborigines -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Demise of native tribes : not a good story, 11/02/1997 12:00:00 AM
... Wurundjeri Aboriginal Tribe... Mitcham melbourne Aborigines McWilliam Gwen Wurundjeri Aboriginal ...The impact of European settlement on the Wurundgeri people and surrounding tribes was horrific, including 'White man's' diseases and deliberate poisoning.The impact of European settlement on the Wurundgeri people and surrounding tribes was horrific, including 'White man's' diseases and deliberate poisoning.The impact of European settlement on the Wurundgeri people and surrounding tribes was horrific, including 'White man's' diseases and deliberate poisoning.aborigines, mcwilliam, gwen, wurundjeri aboriginal tribe, kulin nation, boroondara -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Little recognition of tribe's history, 18/02/1997 12:00:00 AM
... Wurundjeri Aboriginal Tribe... Herb Wurundjeri Aboriginal Tribe McWilliam Gwen Stonier-Kipen ...A report commissioned by Boroondara Council.A report commissioned by Boroondara Council notes a lack of knowledge by the public about Aboriginal history and heritage.A report commissioned by Boroondara Council. aborigines, nicholson, bill, patten, herb, wurundjeri aboriginal tribe, mcwilliam, gwen, stonier-kipen, claire, city of boroondara -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPlaque - Army Careers plaque
The name ILCHINKINJA was given to the Arunta Tribe messenger and was to summon young men for initiation. The name is derived from the Arunta words " ILACH " (a hand) and IKINJA ( to raise ). Best expressed by the phrase " The Beckoning Hand ".Metal statue on wooden plaque.Dandenong RSL 1977. From Dandenong Army Careers Information Centre. Depiction of Aboriginal stood on boomarang inscribed " ILCHINKINJA ". -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1997 c
Black and white magazine cutting of a photograph showing Dennis Bull left retired member of LT Aboriginal Trust Committee with Herbert Budder Murray an Elder from Moogi Tribe from Orbost at opening of the My Heart is Breaking exhibition at Lake Tyers Victoriaaboriginals, celebrations -
Kew Historical Society IncBook, Georgiana’s Journal: Melbourne 1841-1865, 1966
This diary tells the Australian story as it has never been told before and can never be told again. The journal consists mainly of entries in her diary made by Georgiana day by day as events took place. p.91; Brief mention of natives, fear of comet; p.100; Custom of exchanging names; plate facing p. 201 : portraits of Aboriginal people from Arthur's seat; p.204; Account of formation of Port Phillip Bay; p.213; Burial described; p.243; Words of songs of Goulburn blacks tribe; p.245; Description of a corroboree of men, and one of children; Place of women; p.247-253 is An Essay hostorical, geographical, anthropological and zoological taken from Georges Cahier dEcriture 1846; P.250; Description of the natives of New Holland - physical appearance, way of life, dances, shelters, food, weapons, method of stretching opossum skins; Vic. (S) - 6/9, 5/7, 5/5, 5/6, 4/7, 8/1.[Sydney] Angus and Robertson [1966] xxi, 262 p. illus., maps, ports. (part col.) 24 cm. non-fictionThis diary tells the Australian story as it has never been told before and can never be told again. The journal consists mainly of entries in her diary made by Georgiana day by day as events took place. p.91; Brief mention of natives, fear of comet; p.100; Custom of exchanging names; plate facing p. 201 : portraits of Aboriginal people from Arthur's seat; p.204; Account of formation of Port Phillip Bay; p.213; Burial described; p.243; Words of songs of Goulburn blacks tribe; p.245; Description of a corroboree of men, and one of children; Place of women; p.247-253 is An Essay hostorical, geographical, anthropological and zoological taken from Georges Cahier dEcriture 1846; P.250; Description of the natives of New Holland - physical appearance, way of life, dances, shelters, food, weapons, method of stretching opossum skins; Vic. (S) - 6/9, 5/7, 5/5, 5/6, 4/7, 8/1.mcrae, georgiana, georgiana mccrae, woman on victorian goldfields -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Aboriginal Women of the Richardson Tribe Victoria1868 -- Named
... grampians Aborigional Women of the Richardson Tribe Victoria 1868 ...Aborigional Women of the Richardson Tribe Victoria 1868stawell aboriginal portrait -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and ArchivesBook, Melbourne University Press, Untold stories : memories and lives of Victorian Kooris, 1998
'I'm your half-brother and I'm here to stay. This is my home.' With these words Wilmot Abraham sought refuge with his white relations. 'Did you ever read your history?': Mrs. Mary Clarke remembers p. 1 'An old hand': Jim Cain p. 12 'I'm your half-brother, and I'm here to stay': Wilmot Abraham p. 36 The Three Pompeys The Written Record p. 48 Banjo Clarke's Stories p. 62 'Why did they take them away?': Lizzie and Henry McCrae p. 74 In Defence of Framlingham: Collin Hood p. 79 Double Dispossession: King David p. 107 James Dawson's Informants p. 137 'Why are we kept prisoners here?': Ernest and Maggie Mobourne p. 148 'The old ones, they wouldn't tell us nothing': Mrs. Connie Hart's memories p. 181 'Breaking the cycle is the hard thing to do': Geoff Rose, a stolen child p. 200 Epilogue: James Dawson, Camperdown George and the Obelisk p. 220 The Hood Family p. 238 The Mobourne Letters p. 241 Abbreviations p. 252 Notes p. 252 Bibliography p. 264 Index p. 274xxi, 283 p. : ill., facsims., map, ports. ; 23 cm. Includes index and bibliographical references: p. 264-273.non-fiction'I'm your half-brother and I'm here to stay. This is my home.' With these words Wilmot Abraham sought refuge with his white relations. 'Did you ever read your history?': Mrs. Mary Clarke remembers p. 1 'An old hand': Jim Cain p. 12 'I'm your half-brother, and I'm here to stay': Wilmot Abraham p. 36 The Three Pompeys The Written Record p. 48 Banjo Clarke's Stories p. 62 'Why did they take them away?': Lizzie and Henry McCrae p. 74 In Defence of Framlingham: Collin Hood p. 79 Double Dispossession: King David p. 107 James Dawson's Informants p. 137 'Why are we kept prisoners here?': Ernest and Maggie Mobourne p. 148 'The old ones, they wouldn't tell us nothing': Mrs. Connie Hart's memories p. 181 'Breaking the cycle is the hard thing to do': Geoff Rose, a stolen child p. 200 Epilogue: James Dawson, Camperdown George and the Obelisk p. 220 The Hood Family p. 238 The Mobourne Letters p. 241 Abbreviations p. 252 Notes p. 252 Bibliography p. 264 Index p. 274 western district (vic.) -- colonization., aboriginal australians -- victoria -- western district -- history., aboriginal australians -- victoria -- western district -- interviews, race relations - racial discrimination., child welfare - child / parent separation - stolen generations., history - biographies - indigenous., book -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, K. Langloh Parker, The Euahlayi tribe : a study of Aboriginal life in Australia, 1905
... The Euahlayi tribe : a study of Aboriginal life in....156. The Euahlayi tribe : a study of Aboriginal life ...Belief in Supreme Being; male and female descent; relationship terms (with mention of Vic., N.T. tribes); list of totems; totemic food taboos; medicine men; witch woman and native remedies; bonepointing; belief in spirits; conception beliefs; childhood customs; betrothal; firemaking; bullroarers; message sticks; initiation ceremonies & corroborees; mourning & funeral; legends & cosmology; hunting finding food & cooking; clothing & body painting; weapons; recreations; childhood songs & song about Byamee (texts with translations)Glossary, index, p.156.Belief in Supreme Being; male and female descent; relationship terms (with mention of Vic., N.T. tribes); list of totems; totemic food taboos; medicine men; witch woman and native remedies; bonepointing; belief in spirits; conception beliefs; childhood customs; betrothal; firemaking; bullroarers; message sticks; initiation ceremonies & corroborees; mourning & funeral; legends & cosmology; hunting finding food & cooking; clothing & body painting; weapons; recreations; childhood songs & song about Byamee (texts with translations)aboriginal australians - social life and customs, aboriginal australians - religion
