[Schoolwork by Aboriginal Children, Mount Margaret Mission: Map by F...]

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The names of children have not been published. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this item may contain names of deceased persons in written material. Some material may contain terms that reflect authors' views, or those of the period in which the item was written or recorded but may not be considered appropriate today. These views are not necessarily the views of the University of Melbourne. While the information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided in an historical context

Accession[1987.0162] Papers of the Leeper FamilyIdentifierUMA-ITE-1987016200148Scope and ContentSchoolwork completed by [....] at Mount Margaret Mission, Western Australia. Illustrated map and text detailing the rainfall, plants and cattle stations in Central Australia. Adhered to the page is a black and white photo of four Aboriginal boys. The boys are in school uniform and are standing at a table pouring liquid from a jug into a container. Two hammers sit on the table. Inscription in red ink likely written by teacher/missionary reads: "[...] Map by [.......], an Aboriginal boy aged 13 in 1939. His total time in school equalled at Christmas, 1939, the school hours of a white child for 3 years and 2 months." Also inscribed, the initials "H.B" [Likely Helen Baillie V.A.G.]. Material collected by the Victorian Aboriginal Group (V.A.G.).Access StatusAccess restrictions applyAccess ConditionsThe names of children have not been published.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this item may contain names of deceased persons in written material. Some material may contain terms that reflect authors' views, or those of the period in which the item was written or recorded but may not be considered appropriate today. These views are not necessarily the views of the University of Melbourne. While the information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided in an historical contextRequest TypeRequest unitUnit1987.0162 Unit 0006MenuBrowse digitised items | Available in the Reading Room

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CreatorLeeper FamilyRoleProvenance

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Date15 September 1939

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Previous System ID1987.0162.00148

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SubjectAboriginal AustraliansChildrenEducation - Teaching - MaterialsReligions - Christianity - MissionsSubject (Place)Mount Margaret Mission

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