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A White Waif single work   short story  
Issue Details: First known date: 1895... 1895 A White Waif
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Tragedy of a white child treasured by an Aboriginal tribe near the Kiewa river and the Mitta Mitta. She was thought to be the daughter of a couple who had died and the local station owner's wife determines to rescue her. The young English jackeroo she enlists to 'rescue' the child during a corroboree is killed in the attempt, as is the child. Information on decline in Aboriginal population is given in passing. (PB)

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Last amended 13 Feb 2007 15:20:49
Subjects:
  • Kiewa Valley area, North East Victoria, Victoria,
  • Mitta Mitta area, Tallangatta - Corryong area, North East Victoria, Victoria,
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