Coasters' Retreat / Jim Macken
- Bib ID:
- 2985622
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Macken, J. J. (James Joseph), 1927-
- Description:
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- [Dee Why, N.S.W.] : J.J. Macken, 1991
- 90 p. : ill., maps ; 21 cm.
- ISBN:
- 0646043560
- Summary:
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First part of trilogy of two hundred year overview of history of Coasters' Retreat, discovered during exploration of Broken Bay, New South Wales in 1788/89; discusses first contacts and relationships with Guringai people; Aboriginal attitudes towards explorers and settlers; population and lifestyle of Aboriginal people in area at time of contact; tribal groupings of surrounding area; Guringai deaths from European diseases from 1789; dispossession of traditional hunting and fishing grounds leading to food shortages; Guringai shelters; nomadic lifestyle; rock carvings; familiarity with water and fishing; appearance; tribal battle between Botany Bay and Broken Bay Aboriginal tribes.
- Notes:
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- Available from Mr J Macken, 9/42 Howard Ave, Dee Why NSW 2099.
- Bibliography: p. 90.
- Subject:
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1991
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