Notes by Howitt about Theories of Mathews and Lang
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This document contains references to the following people, places, and cultural groups
People
Places
- South Australia
- Victoria
- New South Wales
- Queensland
- Murray River
- Torrowotto Lake
- Paroo
- Warrego River
- Bourke
- Wilcannia
- Winteriga
- Barrier Ranges
- Menindee
- Tolarno Station
- Darling
Cultural Groups
Document Details
Date
1908 - 1905
Letter From
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Letter To
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Author
Howitt, Mr Alfred William
Country
Australia
Colony/State
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Holding Institution
Museums Victoria
Collection Name
Alfred W. Howitt Collection
Registration Number
XM 101
Medium
Notes
Region
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Locality
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Summary
Notes discuss Rev Mathews and A. Lang theories that the origin of the organisation of Australian Aboriginal tribes by the amalgamation of two tribes, one being Mukwara or Eaglehawk and the other being Kilpara or Crow. Note also include A.W. Howitt's refutation of these theories. Contains references to and transcriptions of material by Andrew Lang, Brough-Smyth and E.M. Curr and Rev Bulmer in Howitt's handwriting. Notes also refer to the impact of contact on tribal organisation.
Physical Description
Notes, handwritten, ink, undated. Eight sheets, ten pages. Some additional notations in margin. Condition: good
