Rev. Lorimer Fison, 1886-12-04

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File Fison 36.(4)

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Fison is still unwell, and has not written for a long time.

He cannot get fijian specimens for E.B.T. because Government officials and others 'have cleaned them all off'.

Shell money and its influence upon savage society.

Fison's modest estimate of his own work: he has got others to work.

Customs money and the 'legal' system among tribes in New Britain.

Dr. Carroll who is making investigations among the South Sea Islanders, and his theories.(Melbourne).

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Location of this collection:: National Library of Australia

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Canberra ACT 2600, Australia