Corroboree

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Event Corroboree
Venue Esperance, Esperance, WA
First Date 2 June 1897
Dates Estimated No
Status Unknown
World Premiere No
Description The aboriginals' sports, provided by the members of the Church of England. The natives gave a corroboree at night round a large fire. 400 whites attended and watched the war dance with interest. The blacks were provided with meals during the day.
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 119338
Dataset AusStage