Brajerack: Mining at Omeo and Glen Wills

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The two divisions of the Ya-itma-thang people of the Omeo regions – the Theddora (including the Theddora-mittung and the Mogullum-bitch) and the Kandangora-mittung with a references to a Warrajabaree people (Wiradjuri?). Decimation of the Aboriginal people by disease and murder. Mention of Nukong of the Ya-itma-thang people, after whom Mt Nugong was named. Relationship of the Ya-itma-thang with the Kurnai to the south, origin of the name Brajerack and myths.
240 p., [54] p. of plates : maps, port. ; 22 cm. Map on front lining paper #230422
Gold mines and mining Gold mines and mining — Victoria — Omeo Region — History. | Mythology. | Settlement and contacts – Settlers. | Jaitmathang / Yadymadhang people (S43) (Vic SJ55-03) | Mining industry – Gold. | Race relations. | Stories and motifs – Eagles / hawks / crows. | Health – Physiology and diseases. | Kurnai / Gunai language group (S68) (Vic SJ55) | Settlement and contacts – Colonisation – 1851- | Omeo Region (Vic.) — History. | Omeo (E Vic Gippsland SJ55-07) | Glen Wills (E Vic Gippsland SJ55-03)