Corroboree

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Event Corroboree
Venue Thursday Island, Thursday Island, QLD
First Date 1 June 1907
Dates Estimated Yes
Status Unknown
World Premiere No
Description In the evening a corroboree of natives from Murray and Hommond Islands was held in front of the Drill Shed in honour of the Governor-General's visit (Lord Northcote). An extra bag of sugar was held out as reward for a good performance.
Primary Genre Other
Secondary Genre Indigenous
Corroboree
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Produced
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Created
Contributors
Name Function Notes
King Edward Performer
Resources
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information Have estimated 1st of June as no date given and according to Aust Town & Country Journal the GG was on his way to the Northern Territory.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Mapping Corroboree
Event Identifier 120425
Dataset AusStage