Cannibal Rituals and Burials in Australian Tribes Described
An account from early observers details how South Australian tribes dried and packed dead bodies for transport, the use of skull cups, and cannibal funeral rites. It also notes missionary impressions, including a preacher’s encounter with a tribe during a burial and their ceremonial practices.
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Australia
South Australia
Speara Errel
Jsir
Warley
Pery
Ao Much Peremeny
L. EB. Threlkeld
Sydney Gazette
Notice of trespass warning from Makroca
An official notice states that AnTea found Taarrina Byinten or Suportxs trespassing without permission on a property near Troon Espate. Ernest E Hudson, Manager, Makroca. L. Jones, 1903.
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Antae
Taarrina
Tintroon
Ernest E. Hudson
Makroca
The Story of the Blacks
A fragmentary historical note describes old tribal deaths with warriors laid on crossed sticks raised above ground and guarded by dingoes. The ceremony includes howling and wailing, music, and posthumous displays.
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Butterfy Girl and Moreliing Act Draws Crowds in City
Patrons flock to the city venue to see a dazzling vaudeville show featuring the Butterfy Girl and a Tattooed Jopglor amid a lineup with electric light, amemetograph, and exotic performances.
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Pongoin
Crelorma
Gaumont
Way of Honour at the Welcome Rest
In a chaotically witty scene at a tavern, Mr Gilbert Scudamore greets Mrs Dashford with playful romance as weather and trade woes loom. The hostess’s warmth contrasts with the damp night, while talk of a mysterious lady in the parlour hints at Castle Wold and a new London companion awaiting.
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Mr. Scudamore
Mrs. Dashford
Mr. Gilbert
Dumford
Mr. Dumford
Harrow
Gilbert Scudamore
Farnham
Setchingham
Pitt
Fin
Dunford
Tsay
Pye
Thorgandy Magna
Mrs. Dumford
Gilbert
Thorganby Magna
Castle Wold
London
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