The Rev. J. Day Thompson on Gambling

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—"The.
Patawalonga ; Creek has been the scene of
many aboriginal tribal battles and corroborees.
To old residents the traditions of the creek
are as numerous 'as tbey are, interesting. But
a few wurlies now adorn the neighborhood in •
which -in pioneering days hundreds of blacks
were at times encamped. On Tuesday evening
some old-time memories were awakened by the
discordant strains which were heard in the
vicinity of the aboriginals' camp. Although there
were only one or two old' warriors' in camp the
noise created was as- hearty

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Title The Rev. J. Day Thompson on Gambling
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  • Corroboree, Patawalonga Creek, Glenelg, SA, October 1897
Source The Express and Telegraph, 1867
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Page 2
Date Issued 13 October 1897
Holding Institution National Library of Australia
Language English
Citation The Rev. J. Day Thompson on Gambling, The Express and Telegraph, National Library of Australia, 13 October 1897, 2
Resource Identifier 70057
Dataset AusStage