| Description |
vi, 154 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 30 cm |
| Summary |
Biography of Hilton ('Salta') Hamilton Walsh, born at Cummeragunja, told in his own words; memories from childhood; Aboriginality; legends and stories; Aboriginal dreaming; lifestyle; people; events; life as a loner; self education in English language; relationships; working in a variety of jobs; army life; assisting others; tuberculosis; working for Aboriginal Affairs to assist the Aboriginal community at Swan Hill to form a co-operative; marriage and family; work at Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement ; crafts, including emu egg carving; community activities; assimilation; Swan Hill Aboriginal Co-operative; becoming important member of Swan Hill communityy; suggesting Aboriginal hospital liaison officers and working in resulting post at Swan Hill; retirement to Barmah; spending time with Wongi people; comments on issues, based on his experiences, travels, giving talks etc. such as the Aboriginal in today's law, probationary officers, attitudes to Aboriginals, Aboriginal philosophy and logging in the Barmah Forest |
| Notes |
"With the use of tapes and interview notes, Hilton's conversations have been integrated into one sequential story. His authentic 'voice' has been maintained throughout." |
| Subject |
Walsh, Hamilton, 1923-1997
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Walsh, Hilton Hamilton, 1923-1997.
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Cummeragunja Mission (N.S.W.)
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Maloga Mission (N.S.W.)
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Yorta Yorta (Australian people)
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Aboriginal Australians -- Australia -- Murray River Region (N.S.W.-S.A.) -- Genealogy
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Aboriginal Australians -- Australia -- New South Wales -- History.
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Aboriginal Australians -- Australia -- Victoria -- Biography.
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Aboriginal Australians.
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Aboriginal Australians -- Biography.
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Aboriginal Australians -- Australia -- Victoria -- History.
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Aboriginal Australians -- Australia -- Victoria.
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| SUBJECT |
Barmah (Vic.) -- History
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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Family histories.
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| Author |
Loger, Lyn.
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| LC no. |
2002483742 |
| ISBN |
0957993609 |
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