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Name/Title'Narrative of a Journey Through Arnhem Land in 1910'

About this objectPlease note : these records reflect the creator’s views, and/or those of the period and may contain terms and views which are culturally sensitive and not considered appropriate today. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that these records may contain names and/or images of deceased persons.

Condensed from the unpublished journal of the Expedition.

Includes references to Aboriginal Australians, flying foxes, Paddy Cahill's homestead, geographical discoveries and bloodless battle of Caledon Bay.

The expedition was financed by William Orr (13 February 1843–6 February 1929) who was an Australian politician and mining prospector.

According to the Barrier Miner, Orr was 'one of the pioneers of [the] mining industry'.

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MakerLove, Stuart G.

Maker RoleAuthor

Period1910-1920

Subject and Association KeywordsAboriginal Australians

Subject and Association KeywordsArnhem Land (NT)

Subject and Association KeywordsOrr, William, 1843-1929

Subject and Association KeywordsExplorers and Exploration

Subject and Association KeywordsPersonal narratives

Subject and Association KeywordsFirst Nations

Named CollectionManuscripts Collection

Object TypeDocument

Object numberMS 022243 (Box 003-4)

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