Virtual Sourcebook for Aboriginal Studies in the Hunter Region Guide: 1970-1999

1970-1999 : Sources for Aboriginal Studies

1970

• Moore, David R. “Results of an Archaeological Survey of the Hunter River Valley, New South Wales Part 1: The Bondaian Industry of the Upper Hunter and Goulburn River Valleys” in Records of the Australian Museum Vol. 28 No. 2 [Sydney August 27th 1970] pp. 25-64 [Courtesy Len Dyall]

1971

• Dyall, L. "Aboriginal Occupation of the Newcastle Coastline" in Hunter Natural History Vol. 3 No. 2 (August 1971): 154-168. [Courtesy Len Dyall]

1972

• Dyall, L. "Aboriginal Occupation in the Dudley-Jewells Swamp Area" in Hunter Natural History Vol. 4 No. 3 (August 1972): 168-177. [Courtesy Len Dyall]

1974

• Threlkeld, L.E. Australian Reminiscences & Papers of L.E.Threlkeld, Missionary to the Aborigines, 1824-1859. 2 vols, ed. Niel Gunson. Canberra: Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, 1974.

1975

• Newsclippings relating to Aboriginal cave paintings ["Aborigines Had Artistic Love" in Hunter Valley Herald 13th March 1975 p. 2] , Eric Taggart of Broke ["A Living Symbol of an Ancient Past" in Newcastle Morning Herald & Miners' Advocate, 13th March 1975], Kamilaroi, Tom Dillon grave at Sandgate Cemetery (last full blood Aborigine of the Hawkesbury River Tribe, the Darook) [c.1975] from A7771(vii). Some news clippings are unreferenced.
• Sokoloff, Boris. "The Worimi: Hunter-Gatherers at Port Stephens Part VI Material Culture: Implements and Utensils" in Hunter Natural History (Nov 1975): 231-236. [John Turner Papers P24 with kind permission Boris Sokoloff]

1976

• Sokoloff, Boris. "The Worimi: Hunter-Gatherers at Port Stephens Part VIII Social and Ceremonial Aspects: Social Organisation" in Hunter Natural History (May 1976): 98-104. [John Turner Papers P24 with kind permission Boris Sokoloff]

1977

• Sokoloff, Boris. "Aboriginal Prehistory: Interpretation of Artefacts" in Hunter Natural History Vol. 9, No. 1 (February 1977): 19-26. [Courtesy Boris Sokoloff]
• Sokoloff, Boris. "The Worimi: Hunter-Gatherers at Port Stephens Part XIII Summary and Discussion" in Hunter Natural History (Nov 1977): 228-238. [John Turner Papers P24 with kind permission Boris Sokoloff]

1978

• Haslam, P. "History of Aborigines" from University News: Newsletter for the University of Newcastle. Vol. 4 No. 3 (March 1978).
• Sokoloff, Boris. "Aborigines and Fire in the Lower Hunter Part 1: Importance of Fire for the Worimi and Awabakal" in Hunter Natural History Vol. 10 No. 2 (May 1978): 70-80. [Courtesy Boris Sokoloff]
• Sokoloff, Boris. "Aborigines and Fire in the Lower Hunter Part 2: Importance of Fire Cont. " in Hunter Natural History Vol. 10 No. 3 (August 1978): 124-128 and 129-133 [Courtesy Boris Sokoloff]
• Sokoloff, Boris. "Aborigines and Fire in the Lower Hunter Part 3: Effects of Aborigines' Use of Fire on the Natural Environment." in Hunter Natural History Vol. 10 No. 4 (November 1978): 192-197. [Courtesy Boris Sokoloff]
• Horner, Jack. "Bantagran and the Hunter River" in Aboriginal News Vol. 3, No. 5 (1978):18. [Courtesy of Mr Jack Horner]

1980s

• Aborigines of the Hunter Region [kit]. [Newcastle, N.S.W.] : Dept. of Education, Hunter Region ; [Newcastle, N.S.W.?] : Hunter Social Studies Association ; [Sydney, N.S.W.?] : Ministry for Aboriginal Affairs, New South Wales, [1984?]

1980

• Dyall, L. 'Aboriginal Fishing Stations on the Newcastle Coastline, New South Wales' in Sandra Bowdler (ed.) Coastal Archaeology in Eastern Australia: Proceedings of the 1980 Valla Conference on Australian Prehistory: Canberra: Australian National University, 1982. pp. 52-62. [Courtesy Len Dyall]

1981

• Bramble, Christine W. Relations between Aborigines and White Settlers in Newcastle and the Hunter District 1804-1841 with special reference to the influence of the penal establishment. Dissertation submitted as part of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Letters in History at the University of New England. January 1981. Made available for download with the kind permission of the Author.

1984

• Haslam, P. "A Woman's Place in Aboriginal Society" in Newcastle and Hunter District Historical Society Journal and Proceedings. Vol. 12 Pt.1 (March 1984): 11-12.
• Dyall, Len. Two articles on the pre-history of the Hunter Valley Aborigines, "Piecing together the past" and "The Birubi Aboriginal Site" in Newcastle Morning Herald & Miners' Advocate, 9th July 1984 and 16th July 1984 respectively. [Newcastle & Hunter District Historical Society and Len Dyall]

1986

• Brayshaw, Helen. Aborigines of the Hunter Valley : a study of colonial records. Scone, N.S.W. : Scone & Upper Hunter Historical Society, 1986. [Courtesy of Dr Helen Brayshaw]
• Maaiangal Ngura (Clan) of the Worimi Nation. Newsclipping "'Charlie' coming home to final resting place" by Vera Bertola. Newcastle Herald 31st October 1986 p. 5.

1987

• Robinson, Roland. Review of Aborigines of the Hunter Valley - A Study of Colonial Records, by Helen Brayshaw; Scone and Upper Hunter Historical Society. Newcastle Herald, 3rd January 1987.

1988

• Schneider, Robin. Article entitled "Man's dogged paperchase unearths historical treasures". Newcastle Herald, 5th May 1988.
• Article entitled "Aborigines 'unaware' of area's ancient treasures" in Newcastle Herald, 25th August 1988.[Newcastle & Hunter District Historical Society]

1989

• Scanlon, Mike. Article entitled "Old photos revive mystery of Aboriginal artefacts". Newcastle Herald, 17th April 1989. ([Newcastle & Hunter District Historical Society with kind permission Mike Scanlon].
• Scanlon, Mike. Article entitled "Convict relics 'pale into insignificance' beside region's Koori culture". Newcastle Herald, 14th July 1989. [Newcastle & Hunter District Historical Society with kind permission Mike Scanlon].
• Robinson, Helen. Article entitled "The Bahtabah Aboriginal Land Council is giving the public a rare opportunity to better understand one of the world's oldest cultures". Newcastle Herald, 29th July 1989. [Newcastle & Hunter District Historical Society].

1990

• Maaiangal Ngura (Clan) of the Worimi Nation. Newsclipping "Worimis to preserve and record history" by Jenny Hawke. Port Stephens Examiner 24th October 1990 p. 12.
• Doherty, Linda. Article entitled "Bushranger Jimmy Governor may save Upper Hunter towns." Newcastle Herald 20th August 1990 p. 2.

1991

• Maaiangal Ngura (Clan) of the Worimi Nation. Newsclipping "Fond memories of 'humpy' days" by Sally Croxton. Newcastle Morning Herald 8th July 1991 pp. 1 and 3.
• Vass, Nathan. Article entitled "Burning Mountain keeps glowing after 500,000 years on fire." [Newcastle Herald?] 22nd February 1991.

1992

• Hughes, Dominic. Newsclipping "Search is on for evidence of Hunter's Originals". Newcastle Herald 30th July 1992.
• Raven, Marjorie. Rev. Lancelot Edward Threlkeld. We sincerely thank Mrs Marjorie Raven, great grand daughter of the late Reverend Lancelot Threlkeld for her permission to publish her biographical article prepared in August 1992.

1993

• Maaiangal Ngura (Clan) of the Worimi Nation. Five news clippings relating to Mambo Creek Wetlands, Wanda Avenue Soldiers Point, Aboriginal studies in Nelson Bay Public School and Aboriginal flag.
• Ray, Greg. Article on Wollombi Hand Stencils. Newcastle Herald 31st March 1993. [Newcastle & Hunter District Historical Society with kind permission Greg Ray].

1994

• Maaiangal Ngura (Clan) of the Worimi Nation. Twenty-Two news clippings relating to reconciliation in Port Stephens, Koori studies, bush tucker, racism and murder, Salamander Bay development, Wanda Avenue and Mambo Creek sites, sacred sites, bandicoots, Tomaree, wetlands.

1995

• Maaiangal Ngura (Clan) of the Worimi Nation. Nine news clippings relating to vandalism of cave sites, Aboriginal heritage, Salamander Mambo Creek and Wanda Avenue sites, Tomaree National Park.

1996

• Di Gravio, Gionni. Guide to the Collections relating to Aboriginal History and Culture. University of Newcastle Archives Rare Books & Special Collections, Auchmuty Library, 1996.

1997

• Maaiangal Ngura (Clan) of the Worimi Nation. Nine news clippings relating to Native title claim on Bagnall's Beach, housing, eco-tourism, Koori tours, Wanda, Worimi Women's Waterhole, massacres.

1998

• Leon, Mick. History of the Worimi People. [Tobwobba Website]
• Heath, John. "Muloobinbah" in C. Hunter (ed.) Riverchange. Newcastle: Newcastle Region Public Library, 1998. pp. 37 - 73.[Courtesy of John Heath]
• Maaiangal Ngura (Clan) of the Worimi Nation. Four news clippings relating to Aboriginal heritage, destruction of Aboriginal middens, massacres.

1999

• Smith, Michael. Worimi Tribe of Port Stephens. [Michael Smith's Website]
• University of Newcastle Library. Yallarwah Place - An Act of Reconciliation in the Hunter Region, Australia. Story of the offical opening of Yallawah Place on Friday 19th February 1999.
• Maaiangal Ngura (Clan) of the Worimi Nation. Three news clippings relating to decline of fish stocks off Port Stephens, Wanda land at Salamander Bay.