Typescripts and photographs [ca. 1947] [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 323015
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Hill, Ernestine, 1899-1972
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [ca. 1947]
- 2 cm. (2 folders)
- Summary:
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I. Twenty-three page corrected and annotated typescript account of a caravan journey from Melbourne to Perth. Describes the places and people encountered on the journey, paying particular attention to the Nullarbor Plain. The typescript also includes notes on the vocabulary of Aborigines in the regions passed through. II. Two page typescript notes by Robert Hill (Ernestine's son) on the same journey describing the visit to Daisy Bates who was staying with the Mathews family on a farm at Streaky Bay, South Australia. III. Photograph of Daisy Bates, Ernestine Hill and the Mathew family taken by Robert Hill on the same journey. IV. Photographs of Daisy Bates and Aborigines.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no.: NLA MS 8392.
- Subject:
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- Hill, Ernestine, 1899-1972 -- Journeys -- Australia
- Bates, Daisy, 1859-1951
- Mathew family
- Authors, Australian -- 20th century -- Journeys -- Australia
- Aboriginal Australians
- Aboriginal Australians -- Languages
- Australia -- Description and travel -- 1901-1950
- Australia -- Social life and customs
- Nullarbor Plain (S.A. and W.A.) -- Description and travel
- Time Coverage:
- 1947
- Occupation:
- Authors
- Other authors/contributors:
- Hill, Robert
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1974
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