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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Richard Broome, "Aboriginal Victorians - a history since 1800", 2005
Purchased with prize money from Best Exhibition Victorian Community History Prize."Aboriginal Victorians - a history since 1800" by Richard Broome 2005. A 68 page paperback. Photographic covers, basically brown.australian aborigines, richard broome -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Barry J. Blake, Australian aboriginal languages : a general introduction, 1981
Excellent non-technical introduction to the general study and characteristics of Aboriginal languages, including notes on many areas of grammar and culture.Colour photographs, tables, word listsvocabulary, linguistics, language and culture -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Parish names and their Aboriginal meaning
Includes local newspaper articles and non-Aboriginal names as well. Author and date of compilation not indicated. * Marked ?Hem 153.?newspaper clippings -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Ian D Clark, A history of the Goulburn River Protectorate Station at Murchison, 1840-1853 : a report to the Heritage Services Branch, Aboriginal Affairs Victoria, 1999
Contains histories of the Aboriginal Protectors in the Goulburn River area and their work with the people in this region using journal entries and historical records.maps, b&w photograph, colour illustrations, tables -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Book, Burra Lotjpa Dunguludja: Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement Phase 4, 2018
Burra Lotjpa Dunguludja means 'Senior Leaders Talking Strong' in Yorta Yorta language.Sixty page book aiming to continue to address Aboriginal over-representation across the justice system, and to progress self-determination as the core policy approach. The vision was to ensure Aboriginal people have access to n equitable justice system that is shaped by self-determination, and protects and upholds their human, civil, legal and cultural rights.aboriginal, martin pakula, tont lovett, marion hansen, aboriginal justice, aboriginal justice caucus, message stick, koori justice unit -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Periodical, Western Australian College of Advanced Education, Wikaru : journal of the Institute of Applied Aboriginal Studies, Western Australian College of Advanced Education, 1987
The articles in this issue give accounts of independent Aboriginal schools in various areas. The authors look at these schools' goals and outcomes in a range of situations.b&w illustrations, mapsaboriginal schools, worowa aboriginal college, yiyili, jitapurru, oombulgurri -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
CD-ROM, Gadj Maymuru et al, Listen and learn Aboriginal language, 2007
These easy to use activities assist learning, skill development and cultural awareness, enabling viewers to gain an insight into Aboriginal language and culture.CD-ROMyolgnu matha, north east arnhem land, linguistics, storytelling -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Daniel Bunce, Language of the Aborigines of the Colony of Victoria, and other Australian districts : with parallel translations and familiar specimens in dialogue, as a guide to Aboriginal protectors, and others engaged in ameliorating their condition, 1859
Original edition of the word list composed in 1859 for use by the Protectors of Aboriginals in the Victorian area. Includes handwritten lists on the end papers.word lists -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, OZBIB : a linguistic bibliography of Aboriginal Australia and the Torres Strait Islands : supplement 1999-2006, 2006
The aim of this work is to provide a full bibliographical listing of all published materials and theses on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages and linguistics.linguistics, bibliographies, austlang database, aiatsis -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Ingrid Drysdale author, Aboriginal Victorians A History Since 1800, 1974
The author tells the story of life for herself, husband and family in remote Aboriginal communities in Northern Australia from late 1920s to the 1970saboriginals, settlement -
Clunes Museum
Pamphlet, NICOLAS PETERSON - AUTHOR, CHANGE AND THE ABORIGINAL, 1975
BROCHURE PRODUCED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS PRINTED ON CREAM PAPER WITH IMAGES OF AN INDIGENOUS PERSON ON THE FRONT COVER CARRYING A FISH ON A POLElocal history, documents, pamphlets, aboriginal history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Aboriginal People of Victoria, 1990
Illustrated booklet describing Aboriginal life from pre-contact times to the present day. Illustrations (some coloured).Illustrated booklet describing Aboriginal life from pre-contact times to the present day. Illustrations (some coloured). Map. Bibliography.Illustrated booklet describing Aboriginal life from pre-contact times to the present day. Illustrations (some coloured). aborigines, booklet -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, Bringing them home : National Inquiry into the separation of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander children from their families, 1997
A tribute to the strengths and struggles of many thousands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by forcible removal. It acknowledges the hardship they endured and the sacrifices they made. Dedicated to those who found the strength to tell their stories to the Inquiry and to the generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people separated from their families and communities. Includes stories and recommendations.maps, b&w photographs, tableschild protection, institutional care, australian aboriginal history, aboriginal children, social justice -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, Bringing them home : a guide to the findings and recommendations of the National Inquiry into the separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, 1997
A tribute to the strengths and struggles of many thousands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by forcible removal. It acknowledges the hardship they endured and the sacrifices they made. Dedicated to those who found the strength to tell their stories to the Inquiry and to the generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people separated from their families and communities. Includes stories and recommendations.colour photographs, colour illustrations, b&w photographs, graphschild protection, institutional care, child custody, australian aboriginal history, aboriginal children, social justice, public policy, government policy, link up -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print, Aboriginal Woman, 1983-1984
CEMA Art Collection. Part of "A Community View" 150 years in Portland Screenprint Exhibition. Part of Angela Gee Residency 1983 and 1984.Laminated screenprint of an Aboriginal woman with a white and orange background. The Aboriginal woman appears to be seated and is wearing a full-length dress. She is positioned on the lower left side of the work and portrayed in orange and black. Behind her the background has been left blank. The top and right side of the work has an orange background with white wavy lines.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: 47 -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Meyer Eidelson, The Melbourne dreaming : a guide to the Aboriginal places of Melbourne, 1997
This guide shows Melbourne?s Aboriginal places so that people using it can gain easy access to and a greater knowledge of them. Important historical events occurred at some of them. Others are Archaeological sites where there are still physical remains of Aboriginal activity before settlement. Locations have been mapped and Melways references and maps are included.maps, b&w illustrations, colour illustrations, colour photographs, word listswoi wurrung, wurundjeri, boon wurrung, kulin, yarra yarra, yarra river, werribee river, bunjil, waa, moieties, maribyrnong, sacred sites -
Federation University Historical Collection
Pamphlet, University of Ballarat Aboriginal Education Centre, 2013
A bifold pamphlet with browns and ochres on the frant, with a photographic portrait of a woman. It includes information on the Aboriginal Education Centre, entrance policy, and a Reconciliation Statement.aboriginal education centre -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque, Oxley
Wooden shield with emblem gold bordered ship crown, centred with ox head and aboriginal weapons belowPlaque,Aboriginal,Oxleymotto "patience and strength" -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Aboriginal man at Carrs Plains with Shield and Boomerang. Also referred to as Demonstration of war weapons by Jardwadjali man, Jacky Covooquine, in the Wimmera 1868
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Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Donna Leslie, Aboriginal art : creativity and assimilation, 2008
Chapters entitled History of Aboriginal Art, Imagining Albert Namatjira, Indigenous Renaissance, Creative Revolution, The Art of Les Griggs and The Art of Lin Onus.colour photographs, b&w photographs, colour illustrations, document reproductionsyorta yorta, cummeragunja, albert namatjira, les griggs, lin onus, indigenous art -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Phillip Pepper et al, You are what you make yourself to be : the story of a Victorian Aboriginal family 1842-1980, 1989
The story of the Pepper Family and their life on the Mission at Lake Tyers. This strong family have recounted their tales and the history of the area and the lives and control of Aboriginal people.b&w photographs, b&w illustrations, tables, word lists, document reproductionswotjobaluk, kurnai, ramahyuck, gippsland, lake tyers -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Marie Hansen Fels, Good men and true : the Aboriginal police of the Port Phillip District, 1837-1853, 1988
The Aboriginal Police in the Port Phillip District were LaTrobe?s orderlies. This book contrasts what attracted men to this force in comparison with Mission life.�b&w illustrationsport phillip district, wimmera, lower murray district, gippsland, pentridge stockade, victorian history -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Guide to Victorian Aboriginal collections in the Museum of Victoria, 1990
Collections from the Museum of Victoria which show their holdings of arts and crafts by Victorian Aboriginal people. Includes tools, weapons, baskets, paintings and photos.b&w photographs, b&w illustrationssocial life and customs, material culture, catalogues, victorian history -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Lockwood Douglas, I, The Aboriginal, 1962
Winner of ' The Advertiser'1,250 pound Adelaide festival of arts award 1962. Book dedicated to Waipuldanya of the Alawa tribe of Australian Aboriginals whose story it is.aboriginals -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Aboriginal Problem, 1991
Written to explain the "Aboriginal Problem" (1835-1965) official policy and response of the Aboriginal people of the Murray-Goulburn region with reference to Cumeroogungakin group - Shepparton and Mooroopna.Cream cover, green spine, white label, handwritten note inside back cover. Black writing.cumeroogunga, d m taylor, aboriginies in murray-goulburn -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Ian D Clark, Aboriginal languages and clans : an historical atlas of Western and Central Victoria, 1800-1900, 1990
Comprehensive coverage of language in the Western and Central Victorian areas, 1800-1900. Includes detailed language structures and historical details, Aboriginal Protectors and their work are included.maps, b&w illustrations, b&w photographsaboriginal clans, spatial and social organization, dhauwurd wurrung, gundijimara, djab wurrung, dja dja wurrung, djargurd wurrung, gadubanud, girai wurrung, gulidjan, jardwadjali, wada wurrung, wergaia -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Elizabeth Nelson, Letters from Aboriginal women of Victoria, 1867-1926, 2002
This edited collection of women's correspondence constitutes an important historical record of the experiences of Aboriginal women during a crucial period of social change. In particular the letters are valuable for the insight they offer into the impact on Aboriginal communities of government legislation and mission policies and the women's assertion of their entitlement to freedom and agency. Written by 81 different women, the letters cover such issues as children, family, religion, land, housing and material assistance.maps, b&w photographsvictorian aboriginal women, correspondence, government policy -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Federation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages, Community protocols for Indigenous language projects 2004, 2004
Covers protocols for producing language materials at a local level, rather than major publishing houses. The guide's aim is to encourage positive working relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and their consultants.language directories, cultural property, intellectual property -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, John Rudder, An introduction to Aboriginal mathematics, 1999
Aboriginal mathematics tends to focus on the relationship of numbers rather than quantities. This book shows why numbers were irrelevant to Aborigines and outlines the kind of mathematics that was used.maps, b&w illustrations, b&w photographsnorth east arnhem land, turtle egg mathematics, aboriginal mathematics, aboriginal social life, measuring space, measuring time, flora, fauna -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, OZBIB : a linguistic bibliography of Aboriginal Australia and the Torres Strait Islands, 1999
The aim of this work is to provide a full bibliographical listing of all published materials and theses on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages and linguistics, plus relevant theses and dissertations.linguistics, bibliographies