Black Robinson : protector of Aborigines
Rae-Ellis, Vivienne, 1930-20151996
Book
Unsympathetic account of George Augustus Robinson's life; details of 1830 military action that became known as the Black Line; conciliator with Tasmanian Aborigines as Friendly Mission; his relationship with Trucanini; establishment of Wybalenna mission; appointment as Chief Protector of Aborigines in Victoria; relations with Parker, Thomas and other Protectors; opinions of governors; allegations of dishonesty in Robinson's reports and official inquiries into his maladministration at Flinders Island and Victorian Protectorate; his support for Aborigines in legal matters; expeditions in Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia and southern New South Wales; detailed reporting on official documents and correspondence.
Main title:
Black Robinson : protector of Aborigines / Vivienne Rae-Ellis.
Edition:
[New ed.]
Imprint:
Carlton, Vic. : Melbourne University Press, 1996.
Collation:
xvi, 308 p. ; 23 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
CIP confirmed.Previous ed.: Carlton, Vic. : Melbourne University Press, 1988.Includes index.Bibliography: p. 288-295.
ISBN:
0522847447
Dewey class:
994.02092994.02
LC class:
GN667.V6
Language:
English
Added title:
Subject:
Robinson, George Augustus, 1791-1866Flinders Island Aboriginal Settlement (Tas.)Aboriginal Australians -- Government relationsAboriginal Tasmanians -- HistoryAboriginal Australians -- Victoria -- Government relationsAboriginal Australians -- Australia -- Victoria -- HistoryAboriginal Australians -- Victoria -- HistoryAboriginal Australians -- Australia -- Victoria -- Government relationsSouth Australia (SA)New South Wales (NSW)Victoria (Vic)Wybalenna (Flinders Island Tas SK55-02)Victoria -- BiographyVictoriaBiographyHistory
BRN:
459647
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Melbourne Library | Local History Reference | LH REF 994.02 RAEE | Not for loan (Set: 22 Sep 2017) |