Dance of Welcome

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Event Dance of Welcome
Venue East End Settlement, Newcastle, NSW
First Date 6 March 1825
Dates Estimated No
Status Amateur
World Premiere No
Description Aboriginal singing and dancing to mark the arrival of Rev. L. E. Threlkeld at the settlement of Newcastle.
Description Source Other
Primary Genre Dance
Secondary Genre Music
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Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Threlkeld reports that in response to his enquiry as to the reasons for the performance, he was informed that 'it was in consequence of our coming among them (the group).'
Event Status Completed
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Source Description
Mapping Hunter Project
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Event Identifier 100629