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y separately published work icon Seagull and Crane : A Traditional Lardil Story single work   picture book   children's  
Note: Illustrators Year 4 Students.
Issue Details: First known date: 2014... 2014 Seagull and Crane : A Traditional Lardil Story
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'Seagull woman looks after her babies all by herself while her husband Crane goes off hunting. When he comes back demanding his wife's attention, she leaves with the children, creating channels between the islands. '

Notes

  • This version of the Seagull and Crane story is based on recordings of the story told by Cyril Moon and Ellen Roughsey and includes reference to songs dreamt by Lindsay Roughsey.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

Language: English , Aboriginal Lardil AIATSIS ref. (G38) (Qld SE54-01)
    • Gununa, Mornington Island, Gulf of Carpentaria area, Far North Queensland, Queensland,: Mirndiyan Gununa Aboriginal Corporation , 2014 .
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      Extent: 16p.
      Description: col. illus., and map
      Note/s:
      • "The information in this book is the intellectual property of Lardil people. It should only be used with written consent of the intellectual property owners and with proper attribution. Contact Mirndiyan Gununa Aboriginal Coporation for permission." (Colophon)
      ISBN: 9780992554040
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Last amended 9 Sep 2015 11:11:44
Subjects:
  • Mornington Island, Gulf of Carpentaria area, Far North Queensland, Queensland,
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