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The Bingo Corroborees : (c) A Blind Blackfellow Finding His Way Back to Camp
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Indigenous story
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1900...
1900
The Bingo Corroborees : (c) A Blind Blackfellow Finding His Way Back to Camp
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Having bravely left camp earlier in the day, a man finds that he is blinded on his attempted return in the darkness.
Lethbridge notes: 'The performers of this Corroboree, coming forward to the cleared ground (stage) lit by a semicircle of fires, would imitate the hesitating movements of a blind man endeavouring to cross a gully. The orchestra - gins, piccaninnies and non-performers would sing the melody, whilst the performers would maintain perfect rhythm and graceful poise.' (From introductory material on p.2)
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To the tune of The Bingo Corroborees : (b) Porcupine Song arranged for piano by Arthur Loam. Words and melody by Boss Davey. English translation by Dr. Lethbridge.
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- Maranoa, Bundaberg area, Maryborough - Rockhampton area, Queensland,
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