Rev. Lorimer Fison, 1882-03-03

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File Fison 21.(2)
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(Melbourne) Written after arrival in Australia. His plans for the future. The need to fine another job will keep him out of scientific work in future.

Fijian indecent riddles.

Howitt is the man to refer to about Australian 'message sticks'.

Criticism of Mr Dawson's work.

Efforts to obtain a nose-flute for E.B.T. How it is played.

Scepticsm about 'message sticks'.

Agreement with E.B.T's views on Primitive Marriage.

The meaning of the words Maori in New Zealand, and Murri in Australia.

He is convinced of the accuracy of his views about 'the rights of the old men in Australia'.

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