F. J. Gillen (Alice Springs) to B.S., 1896-08

 
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File 24 (20)
Content Summary:

F.J. Gillen is back from his trip.

Details of speciments and information sent.

Evidence pointing to promiscuity.

Male and female sub-incision operations and their name.

The Engwiera(?) ceremony.

Stirling and his newly-published paper.

The Government and 'the hospital row'.

F. J. Gillen has arranged for an 'Engwiera' (?) ceremony to be performed.

Misinformation about the aub-incision of young men.

The 'gesture language' in certain tribes.

The ban on speaking affecting women in mourning.

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