- Bib ID:
- 5178673
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Lockwood, Douglas, 1918-1980
- Edition:
- School ed.
- Description:
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- Adelaide : Rigby, 1966
- 240 p. ; 21 cm.
- Series:
- Marcie Muir collection of Australian children's books.
- Summary:
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Life story of Phillip Roberts (Wailpuldanya of Alawa tribe) written from interviews; Includes information on general life, life cycle (especially childhood education), ceremonies (Kunapipi and Yabudurawa), role of the songman, marriage arrangements & rules; Meaning of finger talk, magic, bonepointing, removal of kidney fat; Tribal fights, punishments; Women's ceremonies, body decorations; After death beliefs; Darwin Lazaret, effect of communicable diseases; Phillip Roberts work as medical orderly in Darwin.
- Notes:
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- First published: Adelaide: Rigby, 1962.
- Maps in lining papers.
- Cited In:
- Muir, M. A bibliography of Australian children's books, 4359
- Subject:
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- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2050 [Creator Date of Death + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1980
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1966
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