A Night Attack
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Document Details
Date
1908 - 1880
Letter From
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Letter To
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Author
Howitt, Mr Alfred William
Country
Australia
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Holding Institution
Museums Victoria
Collection Name
Alfred W. Howitt Collection
Registration Number
XM 519
Medium
Notes
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Summary
Discusses the preparations undertaken for a night attack on a Brajerak group on the Tambo River, Gippsland. Brief notes on inheritance among 'Brabrolungs', corroboree and a description of Bruthen Mungee ('a very strong man'). Information on identified individuals: Bruthen Mungee (or Munjee), Old Mary and her husband Tankowillun. Content also regarding inheritance amongst Brabrolung: 'possum rug buried with him'; stone tomahawk passed on.
Physical Description
Notes, handwritten in ink, undated. One sheet, two pages. Condition: good.
