Recollections of a rambling life / by T. Archer ; with additional chapters by Murdoch Wales
- Bib ID:
- 591910
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Archer, Thomas, 1823-1905
- Edition:
- Facsim. ed.
- Description:
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- Bowen Hills, Qld. : Boolarong, 1988
- xxv, 358 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 22 cm.
- ISBN:
- 0864390742
- Summary:
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Includes numerous references to Aboriginal people; p.39 description of the characteristics of the Wiradury; exploration of the Morton bay region Qld - p.55 first sight of sheep, author and Jimmy Beerwah in the Glass House Mountains, encounters with Aborigines; description of the Bunya Bunya tree and its economic importance for the Aborigines; p.69 Jimmy and Billy go back to Wiradury country - description of both - Jimmy selects a wife; p.70 Aboriginal labour at Durandur (1843), help of Paddy the head man in limiting access to the station - sheep stealing and other losses; send to Sydney for weapons; recovery party - Jimmy Berrwah, Kippar Charlie, Jack Niel; p.73 Aboriginal path; naming of Blanket Carmma brother of Bonno; p.76 attach on shepherd by Dandalli and Cambayo of the Ningi-Ningi of Briby Island - pursuit by author, Niguer and Kippar Charlie - joined by Devil Devil and Croppy who track and apprehend Cambayo - his capture and prison sentence; p.84 the German Mission - description of the Aborigines on the mission; p.91 reports of violence; Kippar Charlie's protection against attacks by fellow Aborigines; visit by Leichhardt; p.107 description of Bonno (brother of Blanket Cramma); Coong-Booba name of Reedy Creek; p.127 reference to the bunya season; p.137 various encounters with Aborigines near Gregory's Creek; p.157 attach on Fitzroy Downs; p.160 withdrawal of stock from Eidsvold due to Aboriginal attacks.
- Notes:
- Facsimile reprint of original: (Yokohama [Japan] : Japan Gazette, 1897. Ferguson no. 6075) with the addition of a foreword by Sir Anthony Parsons and introduction and additional four chapters by Murdoch Wales.
- Subject:
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- Archer, Thomas, 1823-1905
- Pioneers -- Queensland -- Biography
- Gold miners -- California -- Biography
- Settlement and contacts - Settlers
- Ngugi people (E26) (Qld SG56-15)
- Race relations - Violent
- Wiradjuri people (D10) (NSW SI55-07)
- Race relations
- Economic sectors - Agriculture and horticulture - Pastoral industry - Sheep and wool
- Queensland -- History -- 1824-1900 -- Biography
- Biamble (N NSW SH55-16)
- Durundur (SE Qld SG56-10)
- Gympie map area (SE Qld SG56-10)
- Moreton Bay (SE Qld SG56-15)
- Other authors/contributors:
- Wales, Murdoch, 1925-
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1988
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