Jocelyn Brooke to Howitt 12 October 1882
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Document Details
Date
12 Oct 1882
Letter From
Brooke, Mr Jocelyn
Letter To
Howitt, Mr Alfred William
Author
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Country
Australia
Colony/State
Queensland
Holding Institution
Museums Victoria
Collection Name
Alfred W. Howitt Collection
Registration Number
XM 61
Medium
Letter
Region
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Locality
Walsh River
Summary
Content relates to the social organisation of Aboriginal groups of Rockhampton and Port Mackay, Queensland. Response to Howitt's letter published in the 'Queenslander'. The correspondent, Jocelyn Brooke, was formerly Protector of Aborigines in the Mackay district. Discusses classes of the Rockhampton groups and Port Mackay groups. Hand drawn illustration of a 'cubatine' which explains classes. Includes a description of the Bora, including nose piercing and tooth avulsion.
Physical Description
Letter, handwritten, ink. One sheet. Good condition.
