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Justice All Their Own: The Caledon Bay and Woodah Island Killings 1932-1933

by Egan, Ted

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Melbourne: Melbourne U. P., 1996. 1st edition. As New. octavo. hardback with dust jacket xxv + 244pp., b/w plates, bibliog., index, ÔAs punishment for murder, Aboriginal justice often calls for a ceremonial spear-thrust through the thigh. In Arnhem Land, in the Northern Territory of Australia, the ceremony is called 'Makarrta'. The white justice system demands imprisonment for life. Which justice should prevail? What is fair? Which is right? When cultures clash, those with greater power seek to impose their values upon people held to be weaker or inferior. Such a clash happened in the 1930s in Arnhem Land. When insulted by foreigners, then chased by police, local Aborigines reacted violently, and killed 8 people, including a white police constable, Albert Stewart McColl. Eventually the Aborigines were persuaded to give themselves up, being assured this was right and proper, and that they would be treated fairly. What followed was an even greater tragedy than the initial murders.Õ Neat ownership signature o/w Ôas newÕ

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Title
Justice All Their Own: The Caledon Bay and Woodah Island Killings 1932-1933
Author
Egan, Ted
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1st edition
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Hardcover
Publisher
Melbourne U. P.
Place of Publication
Melbourne
Date Published
1996
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octavo
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