Book, Lewis Yerloburka O'Brien, And the clock struck thirteen : the life and thoughts of Kaurna Elder Uncle Lewis Yerloburka O'Brien /? as told to Mary-Anne Gale, 2007

Physical description

The story of Kaurna man Uncle Lewis O'Brien and his family, beginning with his great, great grandmother Kudnarto - the first Aboriginal woman to marry a white man in South Australia.
Contents: 1: Padniadlu wadu: Let's walk together in harmony
2: Kudnarto of Skillogalee Creek
3: Who was Tom Adam senior?
4: Tom and Tim Adams of Poonindie
5: The Adams Family of Point Pearce mission
6: Treasured memories and lessons from the mission
7: My difficult childhood
8: Leaving school and doing an apprenticeship
9: Joining the Merchant Navy
10: Becoming a 'land-lover' and settling down
11: Reflections on working in schools and university
12: Sharing our space
13: Achievements and celebrations.

Inscriptions & markings

colour photographs, maps, b&w photographs

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