Corroboree

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Event Corroboree
Venue Coleman's Point, Lismore, NSW
First Date 8 January 1897
Dates Estimated No
Status Unknown
World Premiere No
Description An aboriginals' corroboree was held on Coleman's Point with a small charge for admission with the proceeds to be shared between the hospital and the aboriginals. About 500 spectators were present. A sum of £3 was handed to the blacks and £5 to the hospital. About 20 men and boys put in an appearance with nearly as many lubras and children and about as many dogs from Lismore and the Tweed.
Description Source Article
Primary Genre Other
Secondary Genre Indigenous
Corroboree
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Produced
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Created
Resources
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Mapping Corroboree
Event Identifier 119326
Dataset AusStage