For their own good : Aborigines and government in the south west of Western Australia, 1900-1940 / Anna Haebich
- Bib ID:
- 1073667
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Haebich, Anna
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
- Description:
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- Nedlands, W.A. : Published by the University of Western Australia Press for the Charles and Joy Staples South West Region Publications Fund, 1992
- xviii, 413 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm.
- ISBN:
- 1875560149 (paperback)
- Summary:
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This book is a powerful and moving history of Aboriginal people in the south west of Western Australia covering a time when they experienced profound changes in their way of life and status in the community. Their independent life in the bush, on stations and on their own small farms was progressively eroded by discriminatory laws, bureaucratic interference and overt racism. The Aborigines' dignity and strength as they battled to maintain their independence and pride offer lessons for all people.
- Full contents:
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- 1. Aborigines and agricultural development
- 2. New policies and laws
- 3. Implementing the 1905 Aborigines Act: 1905-1911
- 4. Clash in the wheat belt
- 5. A new broom
- 6. Institutional life
- 7. The town reserves
- 8. New directions
- 9. Aborigines and the depression
- 10. Harsh policies for hard times
- Epilogue
- Appendix I. Aboriginal reserves
- Appendix II. Correspondence relating to the Native Union.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 391-403) and index.
- Subject:
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- Aboriginal Australians -- Western Australia -- Government relations
- Aboriginal Australians -- Western Australia -- History
- Race relations - Racial discrimination - Economic
- Habitation - Camps - Fringe and town
- Government policy - Initial period and protectionism - 1901-1925
- Government policy - State and territory - Western Australia
- Government policy - Assimilation - 1926-1950
- Child welfare - Children's homes
- Western Australia -- History -- 20th century
- Katanning (SW WA SI50-07)
- Brookton (SW WA SI50-02, SI50-03)
- Kellerberrin (SW WA SH50-15)
- Carrolup (SW WA SI50-07)
- Gnowangerup (SW WA SI50-07)
- Beverley (SW WA SI50-02)
- Moore River (SW WA SH50-14)
- Narrogin (SW WA SI50-03)
- Other authors/contributors:
- Charles and Joy Staples South West Region Publications Fund Committee
- Copyright:
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- Published status:
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- Publication date:
- 1992
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