Letter from Jocelyn Brooke 14 March 1884
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This document contains references to the following people, places, and cultural groups
People
Places
- Normanby River
- Cooktown
- Walsh River
- Mitchell River
- Tate River
- McIvor River
- Laura River
- Princess Charlotte Bay
- Sale
- Victoria
Cultural Groups
Document Details
Date
14 Mar 1884
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 64
Medium
Letter
Region
—
Locality
Cooktown
Summary
"Content relates to groups around Cooktown region and the Mitchell River area. Discusses the impact of settlement on local groups and conflicts still occurring. Mentions the employment of Aboriginal people clearing scrub for Bloomfield Sugar Company; working in the Fishermen camps and that Brooke had arranged for some Aboriginal people to work in the ""Beche de mer"" trade on a fixed agreement."
Physical Description
Letter, handwritten, ink. One sheet, four pages. Condition: fair with some foxing.
