On the Swan : a history of Swan District, Western Australia / Michael J. Bourke
- Bib ID:
- 2407883
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Bourke, Michael J. (Michael Joseph), 1946-
- Description:
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- Nedlands, W.A. : University of Western Australia Press for the Swan Shire Council, 1987
- xvi, 367 p. : ill. (some col.), maps, plans, ports. ; 25 cm.
- ISBN:
- 0855642580 (paperback)
- Summary:
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Local history of the Swan district north of Perth, since European exploration and settlement ; includes references to earlier Aboriginal inhabitants of the region ; "Waugal" creation story (pp.7-10) ; first contacts and violent encounters between Aboriginal people and white settlers (pp.66-85) ; Dr Giustiniani and the activities of the Western Australian Mission (pp.122-136) ; schools for Aboriginal children (pp.152-155) ; decimation of Aboriginal population due to disease (pp.192-193).
- Notes:
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- Includes index.
- Bibliography: p. 345-351.
- Subject:
- Copyright:
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- Publication date:
- 1987
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