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Some native customs and beliefs of the Jinibara and neighbouring tribes, on the Brisbane and Stanley Rivers, Queensland, 1957

  • F614
  • Item
  • 1957

Based on the recollections of Gaiarbau (Willie Mackenzie) of the Jinibara tribe. Typescript. Some mss emendations. Stamp of the University of Queensland Anthropology Museum on first leaf.

Content advice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are warned material may contain images, transcripts or names of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people now deceased. It may also contain historically and culturally sensitive words, terms and descriptions that mentions cannibalism and sexual activities. In particular, women should be cautious when reviewing this this item as it includes aspects of traditional Men's Business.

Winterbotham, L. P. (Lindsey Page)

Sketches of an Aboriginal bora ground, at Moreton Bay by Surveyor General Oxley

  • F3393
  • File
  • 1920

Typescript report, 1 leaf, signed by H. Selkvik, the Under Secretary for Lands, dated 14 July 1920, regarding the two accompanying sketches of two Aboriginal bora grounds in the Moreton Bay by Surveyor General Oxley. Sketch no. "1": Copy of a drawing in field book no.216 Department of Lands containing original field notes by John Oxley Surveyor General in connection with survey of Moreton Bay dated 9th to 11th October 1824. Sketch no. "2": Copy of drawings in field book no.217 Department of Lands containing John Oxley's original field notes of his survey of Moreton Bay dated 11th September to 12th October 1824.

Content advice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are warned that this resource may contain images, transcripts or names of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples now deceased. It may also contain historically and culturally sensitive words, terms, and descriptions.

Oxley, John, 1783-1828

Six steps to co-existence.

Half fold brochure with information about the Australian Government's proposed changes, referred to as the 'Ten Point Plan', to the Native Title Act as a result of the High Court Wik decision. Proposes an alternative plan of co-existence between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Features a photograph taken in 1997 of Camila Cowley and Aurukun Elder Gladys Tybingoompa standing before the Sea of Hands outside Parliament House in Canberra.

Australians for Native Title & Reconciliation

Sidney Richardson Photographs

  • UQFL243
  • Collection
  • 1884-1893

Two hundred and three (203) photographs of Queensland towns from circa 1880s to1890s, and 211 black & white 35mm negative derivatives with 13 proof sheets.

Richardson, Sidney

Short-cut to justice.

Trifold brochure, black and red type on yellow paper, created to be a 'guide for all Queenslanders interested in the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders' and issued for 'National Aborigines Week (6-12 July 1981)'. Provides information on legislative changes required to bring justice to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; has a particular focus on land rights. Includes an illustrated map of Queensland and its reserves, from Cherbourg up to Bamaga, as well as an excerpt from the 1938 pamphlet Aborigines claim citizen rights!: a statement of the case for the Aborigines Progressive Association by J.T. Patten (John [Jack] Patten) and W. Ferguson (William [Bill] Patten).

Foundation for Aboriginal and Islander Research Action

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