Bowyangs and boomerangs : reminiscences of 40 years' prospecting in Australia and Tasmania / by M.J. O'Reilly, "Mulga Mick"
- Bib ID:
- 1362609
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- O'Reilly, M. J. (Michael Joseph), approximately 1879-1958
- Edition:
- Facsim. ed.
- Description:
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- Carlisle, W.A. : Hesperian Press, 1984
- 164 p. : 2 ports. ; 18 cm.
- ISBN:
- 0859050637
- Summary:
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By M.J. O'Reilly [Mulga Mick, pseud.]; One chapter on Aborigines (Arunta); avoidance relationships, initiation rites, food, childhood, education learning tracking, use of weapons, ceremonies, etc.; types of weapons used, message sticks, firemaking, wearing of Kaditcha shoes in desert; burial rites, scarification of body.
- Notes:
- First published: Hobart : Oldham, Beddome and Meredith, 1944.
- Subject:
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- O'Reilly, M. J. (Michael Joseph), approximately 1879-1958
- Prospecting -- Australia -- Biography
- Aboriginal Australians -- Social life and customs
- Communications - Message sticks
- Arrernte / Aranda language (C8) (NT SG53-02)
- Technology - Wood - Fire sticks
- Social organisation - Avoidance rules - Avoidance relationships
- History - Biographies - Non-Indigenous - Autobiographies
- Arrernte / Aranda people (C8) (NT SG53-02)
- Magic and sorcery - Clever people
- Hunting, gathering and fishing - Tracking
- Ceremonies - Initiation
- Death - Mortuary / funeral ceremonies
- South Central Northern Territory (NT)
- Tasmania (Tas)
- South Australia - Central Australia (SA SG52, SG53)
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2028 [Creator Date of Death + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1958
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1944
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