Willshire (Mounted Constable, 1st class) of Alice Springs / Austin Stapleton
- Bib ID:
- 1070905
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Stapleton, Austin
- Description:
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- Victoria Park, W.A. : Hesperian Press, 1992
- x, 58 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 22 cm.
- ISBN:
- 0859051773
- Series:
- Aboriginal studies series ; no. 12.
- Summary:
-
Biography of Willshire which attempts to counteract the emphasis on Willshire's charge of murder rather than the honourable acquittal he received; presents Willshire's police service record (1879-1908) and emphasises his contribution to Australian anthropology via his four books; emphasises Willshire's pleas to government for assistance in improving Aboriginal welfare.
- Notes:
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- Includes index.
- Cover title: Willshire of Alice Springs.
- Bibliography: p. 54.
- Subject:
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- Willshire, W. H
- Willshire, W. H -- Relations with Aboriginal Australians
- Constables -- Northern Territory -- Biography
- Aboriginal Australians -- Treatment
- Race relations - Violent - Massacres, murders, poisonings etc. - To 1900
- Government policy - Initial period and protectionism - 1851-1900
- Law enforcement - Police - Native police
- Mparntwe / Alice Springs (South Central NT SF53-14)
- Also Titled:
- Willshire of Alice Springs
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1992
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