Corroboree

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Event Corroboree
Venue Surat, Surat, QLD
First Date 4 August 1865
Dates Estimated No
Status Unknown
World Premiere No
Description Eaglehawk or Old Billy a native of the Maranoa district succeeded in inducing five tribes to combine in opposing the progress of the whites in the occupation of his district. A grand corroboree was held near Surat with over 500 natives in the assemblage.
Description Source Article
Primary Genre Other
Secondary Genre Indigenous
Corroboree
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Produced
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Created
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Eaglehawk Performer
Resources
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Mapping Corroboree
Event Identifier 117181
Dataset AusStage