Pirrauru No 2
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This document contains references to the following people, places, and cultural groups
People
Places
- Australia
- Cooper Creek
- Barcoo River
- South Australia
- Queensland
- Murray River
- Darling
- Victoria
- Broad Sound
- Bunya Bunya Mountains
- New South Wales
- Gippsland
- Great Britain
- Ireland
Cultural Groups
Document Details
Date
1908 - 1904
Letter From
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Letter To
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Author
Howitt, Mr Alfred William
Country
Australia
Colony/State
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Holding Institution
Museums Victoria
Collection Name
Alfred W. Howitt Collection
Registration Number
XM 660
Medium
Notes
Region
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Locality
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Summary
Discussion of social organisation, classes, marriage rules and relationship terms, with reference to groups in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and South and Central Australia. Last sheet is a table headed 'Filial Terms', comparing terms used by 14 different groups. Mentions Mr Lang's theories.
Physical Description
Notes, typed, undated. Cover sheet (envelope) and 17 sheets, 20 pages. Handwritten annotations and corrections throughout. Condition: fragile; some sheets are brittle; some need repair.
