Aboriginal Funeral Traditions of the Waw Wyper Tribe
A late 19th century account describes the Waw Wyper burial rite near Manning River NSW. It details sundown funerals, torpee fires, Nyaneatta burning fungus, grave digging, and spirits of deceased women haunting the site. The piece notes beliefs on good and bad spirits and ancestral journeys from the west, with references to local figures and graves at Korihar Creek.
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Wingham
Manning River
N.S.W
G. J. Martin
Krambach
Wallamha
Larry
Tommy
Wallamba
Ein
Korihar
Herkes' Tommy
Monkey Bobby
Boney
Fragmented Native Performance Description and Advice
Achaic text describes a mishap during a bark sheet burial and recalls a chaotic native performance featuring cattle and kangaroo hunts. It includes references to dances, weapons, and women spectators, with commentary on vanity and indigenous customs. An advertisement urges readers to consult Webster, McHonal d Opticians in Sydney for eye care and repairs.
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Ueotisea
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