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FL661629

Aborigines.
Introductory: There is some littl interest attached
(to them
Ho they came here
Their Asiatic extraction complexion
formation, language
Their traditions, a slight trace of the flood.
Their nations - Wandung, Baiamai
Belief in a future state, though not
general.
their food, wandering habits with some
creeping things grubs
attachment to their native district
Other tribes must not encroach.
Bubu, making of young men &
its effects.
Government & laws customs.
no kings elderly next rulers.
traces of canibalism;
[letter crossed out] Murder punished with death
adultery & exposing to a duel or fight
betrothal when young.
Polygamy, its effects
Betrothal when young. Young men
subject to he arbitry will of the old
Marriage, Caring relationships
stealing women

FL661629

Aborigines.
Introductory: There is some littl interest attached
(to them
Ho they came here
Their Asiatic extraction complexion
formation, language
Their traditions, a slight trace of the flood.
Their nations - Wandung, Baiamai
Belief in a future state, though not
general.
their food, wandering habits with some
creeping things grubs
attachment to their native district
Other tribes must not encroach.
Bubu, making of young men &
its effects.
Government & laws customs.
no kings elderly next rulers.
traces of canibalism;
[letter crossed out] Murder punished with death
adultery & exposing to a duel or fight
betrothal when young.
Polygamy, its effects
Betrothal when young. Young men
subject to he arbitry will of the old
Marriage, Caring relationships
stealing women

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