Childbirth

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Date 1908 - 1880
Letter From
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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 703
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Summary Comparison between a number of groups on the practices involving childbirth. With reference to groups including the Maraura, Kamilaroi, Chepara and Yuin; with reference to the Mikjarawaint, Maraura speaking (Weimbaio), Turribul, Geawe-gal, Tongaranka, Maryborough and Wotjo[balluk]. A.W. Howitt's informants include H. Aldridge, Thos. Petrie, Dr. Mackenzie, J.W. Boultbee, James Gibson, and Mr Naseby.
Physical Description Notes, handwritten in ink, undated. Four sheets, four pages. Condition: foxing; small tears from edges.