Notes from P M Byrne June 1 1892
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This document contains references to the following people, places, and cultural groups
People
Places
Document Details
Date
01 Jun 1892
Letter From
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Letter To
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Author
Byrne, Patrick Michael
Country
Australia
Colony/State
Northern Territory
Holding Institution
Museums Victoria
Collection Name
Alfred W. Howitt Collection
Registration Number
XM 104
Medium
Notes
Region
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Locality
Charlotte Waters
Summary
A.W. Howitt's notes or transcript of a letter based on information from Paddy Byrne, Telegraphist at Charlotte Waters in the Northern Territory to Mr French. Notes provide information on the rituals performed by a rainmaker, including wearing of 'Coordeitcha' [Kurdaitcha] boots to break a drought.
Physical Description
Notes, handwritten in ink. One foolscap sheet. Condition: good.
