Triumph in the Tropics: An Historical Sketch of QueenslandRaphael West Cilento, Clem Lack P.101-104; Early missionary activities in Queensland; p.114; Poisoning of flour left to be stolen by Aborigines; p.151; Details of white men who have lived with natives; p.117; Account of the Aborigines - ecology, food - gathering economy, inventive ability; Early references to natives; Contact and conflict; Black War - Bunya festival described; Reasons for attacks from 1842 onwards; Specific incidents described; Native Mounted Police Force; Mestons report; p.188-9; Islanders of Torres Straits - early contacts; p.189; Government policy on Aborigines; Laws. |
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