Note to Sub Inspector near Wilcannia
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This document contains references to the following people, places, and cultural groups
Document Details
Date
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Letter From
Howitt, Mr Alfred William
Letter To
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Author
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Country
Australia
Colony/State
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Holding Institution
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Collection Name
Alfred W. Howitt Collection
Registration Number
XM 554
Medium
Letter
Region
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Locality
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Summary
Seeking information on customs of the Aboriginal people of the region. Howitt refers to language terms for Wilcannia, Paroo River and Bourke areas, as listed in Curr's 'The Australian Race'. Annotation top of page states: 'Letter posted 26/4/07'.
Physical Description
Draft letter, handwritten in ink, undated. One foolscap sheet, one page. Annotations throughout. Condition: good.