Aliens in Arnhem Land / Arch Grant
- Bib ID:
- 946915
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Grant, Arch, 1911-2005
- Description:
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- Dee Why, N.S.W. : Frontier Publishing Inc, 1995
- 71 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cm.
- ISBN:
- 0646251007
- Summary:
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Outlines the contribution of Thomas Webb to the Methodist Mission in Arnhem Land; introductory notes on James Watson at Goulburn Island; appointment of Webb to Milingimbi in 1926; account of the trial of three men accused of attacking the missionaries in 1927; Webb's translations into language (including Lord's Payer in Kopapingo [Gupapuyngu]) and study of culture; mentions Lloyd Warner's presence at Milingimbi; arrival of Harold and Ella Shepherdson; Webb's plea for justice in a murder case; his involvement in the Caledon Bay case; visits to eastern Arnhem Land to choose a site for a new mission; meeting with Wonggor and other representatives to discuss the new site at Yirrkala; changes brought about by the war; Appendix 1 reproduces Webb's "The suggested basis for Aboriginal Mission Policy"
- Notes:
- Available from Arch Grant, Wesley Gardens Bellrose NSW 2086. Ph. 14.7.95.
- Subject:
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- Webb, T. T. (Thomas Theodor)
- Methodist Church -- Missions -- Northern Territory -- Arnhem Land
- Aboriginal Australians -- Missions -- Northern Territory -- Arnhem Land
- Missions -- Northern Territory -- Arnhem Land
- Religions - Christianity - Methodist Church
- Law - Relation to Anglo Australian law
- Gupapuyngu language (N122.1) (NT SD53-03)
- Religions - Christianity - Missions
- Religions - Christianity - Missionaries
- Law enforcement - Criminal law and procedure - Trials
- Caledon Bay (East Arnhem Land SD53-04)
- Yirrkala (East Arnhem Land SD53-04)
- Milingimbi (Central Arnhem Land NT SD53-02)
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2075 [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):
- 2005
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1995
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