Mataranka and the Daly, two studies in the history of settlement in the Northern Territory / Jane Gleeson and Michaela Richards
- Bib ID:
- 410290
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Gleeson, Jane
- Description:
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- Darwin : Australian National University, North Australia Research Unit, 1985
- vi, 69 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
- ISBN:
- 0867847484
- Series:
- Monograph (Australian National University. North Australia Research Unit)
- Summary:
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Contents; (1) Blocks runs and claims; interaction in three settlements in the Upper Roper River district, 1911-1942 / by J. Gleeson detailed economic and contact history focusing on the development of government policy, the pastoral industry (particularly Elsey Station), Mataranka Township and Maranboy Tin Field (2) An Australian frontier---; Aboriginal settlers at the Daly River, 1912-1940 / by M. Richards detailed pastoral, economic and mission history focusing on agricultural development, use of Aboriginal labour and effect on Aboriginal culture.
- Full contents:
- Blocks, runs and claims : interaction in three settlements in the Upper Roper River district, 1911-1942, by Jane Gleeson ; 'An Australian frontier...' : Aborigines and settlers at the Daly River, 1912-1940, by Michaela Richards.
- Notes:
- Bibliography: p. 65-69.
- Subject:
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- Aboriginal Australians -- Northern Territory -- Mataranka -- Treatment
- Aboriginal Australians -- Northern Territory -- Daly River Region -- Treatment
- Land settlement -- Northern Territory -- Mataranka
- Land settlement -- Northern Territory -- Daly River Region
- Occupations - Pastoral industry workers
- Religions - Christianity - Catholic Church
- Employment - Conditions
- Religions - Christianity - Missions
- Mining industry - Mine workers
- Employment - Labour market
- Settlement and contacts
- Socioeconomic conditions - Living conditions
- Government policy
- Matakanka Region (N.T.) -- History
- Daly River Region (N.T.) -- History
- Maranboy (N.T.) -- History
- Roper River (NT Top End SD53-09, SD53-10, SD53-11)
- Maranboy (NT Top End Upper Roper SD53-09)
- Mataranka (NT Top End Upper Roper SD53-09)
- Arnhem Land (NT)
- Daly Waters (North NT SE53-01)
- Djilkminggan / Elsey (NT Upper Roper SD53-09, SD53-13)
- Other authors/contributors:
- Copyright:
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- Publication date:
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