Aboriginal Australians - Languages

Date: 1833-1837

From: Taylor, Richard (Rev) 1805-1873 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0254-08

Description: Contains general observations on natural history, geology and history of Isle of Ely during the time he was curate of Coveney and Manea, Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire; notes written during his time in New South Wales, 1837-1839 (observations on aboriginal language, etc); and in New Zealand, 1839 (including notes in Maori and relating to Maori language). Includes map of Botany Bay and area to the north (p 158); drawings of Kiwi, plants, etc At end extracts and chronology of events taken from his journal 1 Jan 1833-31 Dec 1837 Other - Copied in March 1967 from originals lent by Cranleigh Barton, christchurch Source of title - Title page - Notebook 1835 Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph (microfilm printout) Includes map and illustrations

Date: 1849-1853

By: Brierly, Oswald Walters (Sir), 1817-1894

Reference: fMS-024-025

Description: General shipping notes of the HMS Rattlesnake 1840-1850 and the HMS Meander 1850-1851. Includes descriptions of rigging for ships and canoes, sketches, vocabulary notes on Australian language and notes on painting technique. Journal kept aboard HMS Meander includes descriptions of Norfolk Island, Port Nicholson May 1850 with descriptions of watering facilities at Auckland and Bay of Islands. Sketches 1849-1853 include Bay of Islands. Sketches in the South seas, includes views of New Zealand. Quantity: 2 volume(s) (400 leaves). Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy) (42-47 cm; green buckram)

Date: 1850 - 1890

From: [Buchanan, John] 1819-1898 :Scrapbook [1856-ca 1890]

By: Jackson, Mason, 1819-1903

Reference: E-207-q-064

Description: Shows an aboriginal man calling `Coo-oo-oo-ee' to attract the attention of fellow aborigines in the distance. He is standing on a rocky spur overlooking a stream and rocky land below. The men below are crossing the stream and walking up a hill in single file carrying spears. Beside the man on the spur is another man who is lying down with his spears on the ground behind him, watching the scene below. Compare with watercolour by George Lacy entitled `Coo-oo-oo-ee!!' at B-067-030 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom centre - Title Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving, 245 x 170 mm

Date: 1888-1933

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2758

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1865

From: Lacy, George, ca 1817-1878 :[Australian drawings] [ca 1865]

Reference: B-067-030

Description: Shows an Aboriginal man calling Coo-oo-oo-ee to attract the attention of his fellows in the distance. He is standing with his spears beside him on the ground on a rocky spur overlooking the rocky landscape beyond. Below him are further Aborigines carrying spears, walking in single file down a mountain path. Hovering overhead are two eagles. Compare with an engraving of a very similar scene entitled `Coo-oo-oo-ee' at E-207-q-064 Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 249 x 440 mm

Date: 10 Apr 1857-19 May 1858

By: Grey, George (Sir), 1812-1898

Reference: MS-Papers-0705/3

Description: To Rev L E Threkeld requesting a copy of his translation of St Luke into the Australian dialect, & his Australian spelling book Quantity: 1 folder(s) (9 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy)