I Find Australia
Author | : William Hatfield |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 364 |
Release | : 1943 |
ISBN-10 | : PSU:000024434287 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (87 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Stories of pioneering adventures in outback Australia; includes some encounters with Aboriginal people; p. 56-61 employment of stockworkers at Cordillo Station under contract with the Protector of Aborigines; excellent stock working abilities, particularly 'Lion' ; p. 124-128 camping in Yantawonta country; stories of Old Kuddramitchie, who was an initiate under Wulpa in the time of first contact; boundary with Yurowurrka people; p. 149-152 meeting'Wingy' Martin of Durham Downs; Tommy Norman, boss at Barryoola; Joe Craigie, head stockman of Glengyle; Benny Hughes, Manager of Clifton Hills station; p. 231-245 camping with an Urabunna group; p 294-5 mention of 'Butcher' in the Northern Territory; p. 313 mention of Aboriginal workers on sheep stations around Derby; p. 325 mention of the Aboriginal people of the Coorong.