Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

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06.02.1896. Discussion of the disputes between England and Germany, relationship between England and USA and the impact of the Boer situation in South Africa might have on West Australia (deemed favourable). Sends bullroarer to B. S. that is used in initiation ceremonies and describes use and production. He also intends getting two other beating time as others he had obtained were to rough. Discussion of lizards.

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Correspondence from Patrick M. Byrne to W. Baldwin Spencer

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Document Details

Document Details

Letter From
Byrne, Patrick Michael
Letter To
Sir, Spencer, Walter Baldwin

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Institution
Pitt Rivers Museum
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PRM1AB_17