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Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Baker, D.W.A, The civilised surveyor : Thomas Mitchell and the Australian Aborigines, 1997
... Aborigines...1792-1855 -- Relations with Aborigines ...By the 1830's the squatters were poised to extend theri runs over eastern Australia and so dispossess untold thousands of Aboriginal families of their land. Mitchell witnessed at first hand some of the worst years of a monstrous and incomprehensible disaster. More than that, his work directly assisted in this destruction.xv, 213 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm.By the 1830's the squatters were poised to extend theri runs over eastern Australia and so dispossess untold thousands of Aboriginal families of their land. Mitchell witnessed at first hand some of the worst years of a monstrous and incomprehensible disaster. More than that, his work directly assisted in this destruction.mitchell, thomas, sir, 1792-1855 -- relations with aborigines, australian -- new south wales. | mitchell, thomas, sir, 1792-1855 -- journeys -- new south wales. | aboriginal australians -- new south wales -- first contact with europeans. | aboriginal australians -- first contact with europeans. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Bulmer, John, Victorian Aborigines John Bulmer's Recollections 1855-1908, 1994
... Victorian Aborigines John Bulmer's Recollections 1855-1908, ...Blurb: " John Bulmer began his missionary work in 1855, commencing a life dedicated to the Christianising of Victorian Aboriginal people at Yelta on the Murray, in the Wimmera and Monaro and at Lake Tyers in Gippsland. ...he recorded many of his recollections in thirteen papers, in correspondence with R. Brough Smyth and A. W. Howitt and in ... Royal Geographical Society of Australia."`xv, 98 p. : ill., map. figs.; tables; notes, word list; bib.;; 25 cm.Blurb: " John Bulmer began his missionary work in 1855, commencing a life dedicated to the Christianising of Victorian Aboriginal people at Yelta on the Murray, in the Wimmera and Monaro and at Lake Tyers in Gippsland. ...he recorded many of his recollections in thirteen papers, in correspondence with R. Brough Smyth and A. W. Howitt and in ... Royal Geographical Society of Australia."`bulmer, john, 1833-1913. | aboriginal australians -- missions -- victoria. | aboriginal australians -- victoria -- social life and customs. | aboriginal australians -- victoria -- social conditions. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Beveridge, Peter, The Aborigines of Victoria and Riverina, 2008 [i.e. 1889]
... The Aborigines of Victoria and Riverina ...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. -
Tarnagulla History Archive
News clipping: Our Loddon Valley Aborigines - The Jajowrongs, Our Loddon Valley Aborigines - The Jajowrongs, June 23, 1981
... News clipping: Our Loddon Valley Aborigines - The...Our Loddon Valley Aborigines - The Jajowrongs ...Murray Comrie Collection. A double page article from The Advertiser (Maryborough) newspaper of June 23, 1981 with article about the Indigenous traditional owners of the region, the Djadjawurung and sites of cultural significance . central victoria, dja dja wurrung, djadjawurrung, indigenous australians, indigenous history, traditional owners, names, naming, maryborough area, bet bet creek, birthing tree talbot, rock wells -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Age, Melbourne, Aborigines of Coranderrk, 21 October 1953
... Aborigines of Coranderrk ...Letter from public suggesting that the land of the Yarra Yarra tribe be preserved.Photocopynon-fictionLetter from public suggesting that the land of the Yarra Yarra tribe be preserved.1950s -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, BOOKLET: Honouring Aborigines from South-West Victoria who served Australia during war time
... BOOKLET: Honouring Aborigines from South-West Victoria who ... -
Darebin Art Collection
Drawing, BVG, Aborigines, 1981
... Aborigines ...drawing -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, A Corrobboree (sic)
... aborigines...aborigines ...Line image of a Corroboree of Victorian Aborigines.aborigines, aboriginal, corroboree, celebration, dancing, camping, campfire, possum skin cloak -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Portraits of 16 Aboriginals from Coranderrk Station Taken in 1886, c1886
... aborigines...aborigines ...From Victoria and Metropolis.Black and white image of 16 Aborigines who were living at Coranderrk Aboriginal Station in 1886.aboriginal, aborigines, coranderrk -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Collins Street, Melbourne in 1840, 1934
... aborigines...aborigines ...A drawing of Collins Street, a main street in Melbourne Victoria. Aborigines stand in the foreground overlooking the scene. collins street melbourne, melbourne, aborigines -
Federation University Historical Collection
Image, A Corroboree
... aborigines...aborigines ...Scanned from "The Old Pioneers' Memorial History of Melbourne From the Discovery of Port Phillip to the World War". Image of a Victorian Aborigines during a corroboree. They are being watched by European setters.aborigines, aboriginal, aboriginal weapons, spear, corroboree -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image, Victorian Aboriginal Weapons
... aborigines...aborigines ...From Victoria and Metropolis.Black and white image of timber weapons made and used by Victorian Aborigines.aboriginal, aborigines, boomerang, spear, weapons -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Slices of time - Australian family life in 1888, 2006
... Aborigines...Aborigines ...Life in the 1880s in Australia, featuring three families, costumes, housework, health, environment and the aborigines.Life in the 1880s in Australia, featuring three families, costumes, housework, health, environment and the aborigines.Life in the 1880s in Australia, featuring three families, costumes, housework, health, environment and the aborigines.aborigines, clothing and dress, festivals and celebrations, manners and customs -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Aboriginals in Camp
... aborigines...aborigines ...From Victoria and Metropolis.Black and white image of a camp of Aborigines with mia mia in background. aboriginal, aborigines, mia mia, bark hut, boomerang, spear -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image, John Batman's Dwelling on the Yarra, c1887
... aborigines...aborigines ...BLack and white drawing of John Batman's house in Melbourne with a group of Aborigines in the foreground. aboriginal, aborigines, john batman, melbourne, yarra river -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
... aborigines...aborigines ...One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of fossilised bones of animals eaten by Aborigines on Phillip Island.local history, photography, fossils, black & white photograph, aborigines, john jenner, bryant west -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, History a total mystery, 11/02/1997 12:00:00 AM
... Aborigines...Aborigines ...Little is known about aborigines who lived in the area now known as Boroondara.Little is known about aborigines who lived in the area now known as Boroondara.Little is known about aborigines who lived in the area now known as Boroondara.aborigines, mcwilliam, gwen, stonier-kipen, claire, city of boroondara -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
... aborigines...aborigines ...One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of fossilised bones of animals eaten by Aborigines found on Phillip Island.local history, photography, fossils, black & white photograph, aborigines, john jenner, bryant west -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Nicholas John Caire, 1884
An early black and white photograph taken by Nicholas John Caire in 1884, of a large group of Aborigines on board a Cobb & Co Coach on their way to Coranderrk Aboriginal Settlement.An early black and white photograph taken by Nicholas John Caire in 1884, of a large group of Aborigines on board a Cobb & Co Coach on their way to Coranderrk Aboriginal Settlement.nicholas john caire, cobb & co, coranderrk station, mr john cato, aboriginal station, john green, healesville, badger creek -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Koori Sites, 1/04/1999 12:00:00 AM
... Aborigines...Aborigines ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HISTORICAL RECORDS OF VICTORIA VOLUME 2A, 1982
... aborigines...aborigines ...Historical Records of Victoria Volume 2A The Aborigines of Port Phillip 1835-1839. Published by Victorian Government Printing Office, 361 pages with black & white illustrations and maps.Public Records Officevictoria, history, aborigines -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Image, Victorian Aborigine with Weapons
... aborigines...aborigines ...Scanned from "The Old Pioneers' Memorial History of Melbourne From the Discovery of Port Phillip to the World War". Image of a Victorian Aborigine about to throw a spear with the assistance of a woomera. In this other hand he holds more spears and a boomerang."A tract of country [called?] by the native chief of Southern Ausralia to be John Batman 6th June 1935."aborigines, aboriginal, aboriginal weapons, spear, woomera, boomerang -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Addington photo, Addington Monument
This Monument was erected in1934,to commemorate the Centenary of the Addington district and its pioneering families. A memorial to the Aborigines in the form of a boomerang was at that time placed on a tree and later resited on the monument. Commemorating the Addington Pioneering families.A monument to commemorate the Centenary of Addington district,erected in memory of each pioneer family.A memorial in memory of the Aborigines in the Shape of a boomerang was placed on a tree at the same time. Over the years the tree died, the boomerang was resited and placed on the monument. (Boomerang)'' IN MEMORY OF THE BLACKS" (Plaque 1) " ERECTED BY A.J. BESELER IN 1994, RESITED BY LEARMONTH AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY UNVEILED ON 1-4-1990 BY Cr.A.R. McDONALD BALLARAT SHIRE PRESIDENT". (Plaque 2) " ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF THE PIONEERS OF ADDINGTON 1934".1934, addington pioneer monument -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, First Contact
... aborigines...aborigines ...Reproduction of a image showing Aborigines carrying spears aimed at newly arrived white men who have just landed from a boat. aborigines, spears, first contact, immigration, british army -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Jim Poulter et al, The Dust of the Mindye: the use of biological warfare in the conquest of Australia, by Jim Poulter, 2016_
... aborigines...aborigines ...Relations between Australian Aborigines and Europeans in the early days of white settlement, with particular reference to the smallpox epidemics of 1789 and 1828.96 p., paperback.aborigines, smallpox -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Frontier Life in the Loddon Protectorate, 1967
... Aborigines...Aborigines ...95-page light cover booklet of Episodes from Early Days 1837-1842 in the Loddon Aboriginal Protectorate in Victoria. By Edgar Morrison. Map showing the approximate limits of the Protectorate in Victoria on title page. Map of early station boundaries on page iv. Sketch of an Aborigine holding a spear on front cover. Illustrated with B&W photos. B&W photo of Edward Stone Parker (1802-1865) Protector of Aborigines in the Loddon District. A reprint of Parker's Lecture on the Aborigines of Australia, May 10, 1854, is given in a 31-page section at the back. Foreword by Edgar Morrison Feb. 1967. Hugh McColl, Printer, 'Banner' Office, Latrobe StreetHandwritten in ink on front page. 'To Mr A. Chisholm from Alan J. Hardy (?)aborigines, loddon protectorate, edgar morrison, edward stone parker -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Natives Opposing Captain Cook's Landing
... aborigines...aborigines ...Line image of two Aborigines standing on the coastline opposing the landing of a boat from Captain Joseph Cook's vessel, 'The Endeavour'.aborigines, captain james cook, endeavour, exploration, sailing ships, ships, sydney -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Balanced State Development
... Aborigines...Aborigines ...Thirteen pages handwritten notes on "Balanced State Development" by John Ellison. Subheadings are: government departments, police department, aborigines. Notes for discussion at Country Party meetings. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection.country party, police department, aborigines, government -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Drawing - Illustration, Barak
... Aborigines...Aborigines ...Picture of the Aboriginal, Barak, who was present when Batman signed the agreement with the Aborigines acquiring the land for the site of Melbourne.Picture of the Aboriginal, Barak, who was present when Batman signed the agreement with the Aborigines acquiring the land for the site of Melbourne. Barak later lived at Coranderk Aboriginal Reserve near Healesville. Taken from 'Lilydale' by Marian Aveling.Picture of the Aboriginal, Barak, who was present when Batman signed the agreement with the Aborigines acquiring the land for the site of Melbourne.aborigines, barak, aveling, marian -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image, Collins Street, Melbourne in 1840, 1840
... aborigines...aborigines ...Image of Collins Street Melbourne in 1840, looking west towards Russell Street, from a drawing by Elisha Noyce and William Knight, August 1840. The original worko is held by the State Library of Victoria. A group of Aborigines stand in the foreground. From the State Library of Victoria's Pictures Collection. collins street melbourne, melbourne, aborigines