Title 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

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Description 48 pages : illustrations, portrait ; 22 cm Series Customs of the Aborigines of the Darling River Valley and of Central New South Wales Customs of the Aborigines of the Darling River Valley and of Central New South Wales Contents [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 Subject Aboriginal Australians -- Australia -- New South Wales -- Darling River Region -- Rites and ceremonies Mounds -- Australia -- New South Wales -- Darling River Region Aboriginal Australians -- Australia -- New South Wales -- Antiquities. Aboriginal Australians -- Australia -- New South Wales. Aboriginal Australians -- Australia -- New South Wales -- Darling River Region -- Social life and customs Aboriginal Australians -- Australia -- Darling River Region (Qld. and N.S.W.) -- Rites and ceremonies Mounds -- Australia -- Darling River Region (Qld. and N.S.W.) Mounds -- Australia -- New South Wales -- Darling River region Stone circles -- Australia -- New South Wales -- Darling River region Aboriginal Australians -- Australia -- New South Wales -- Darling River region -- Rites and ceremonies SUBJECT New South Wales http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79033009 -- Antiquities. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99002344 LC no. 86171347

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