Stone arrangements : being a continuation of a series on the customs of the Aborigines of the Darling River Valley and of Central New South Wales / by Lindsay Black
Published
Perth, W.A. : Wholly set up and printed in Australia by Paterson Brokensha, 1950
[Part 5], earlier numbers being: Burial trees, Cyclons, The mystery stones of the Darling river valley, Aboriginal art galleries of Western New South Wales, The bora ground
Summary
Description of 10 sites, extensively illustrated; 1. Purnanga, 100 miles N. of Wilcannia - ceremonial ground, pirries and other flaked implements found, camp site nearby with large number of fireplaces; 2. Tarella, 26 miles N. of White Cliffs - few formations; 3. Tuerikia, close to Bulloo River flood waters - extensive ceremonial ground with a series of stone arrangements; 4. Pindera; 5. Dunlop, near Pelora Lake - situated on a clay pan, extending for approx. 30 chains; 6. K. Tank Station; 7. Mount Arrowsmith - ceremonial ground close to camping area; 8. Poolamacca - stone mounds, graves; 9. Koonawarra Station - large mounds, use not known; 10. Brewarrina fish traps detailed description
Notes
"Earlier numbers being:--Burial trees. Cylcons, the mystery stones of the Darling River Valley. Aboriginal art galleries of western New South Wales. The bora ground." -- T. p
Bibliography
Bibliography: page 48
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