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Bates, D.M. (n.d.111)
Bat 1212A
Native vocabularies - South-West - Miscellaneous, typescript copy of MS, Section 12, 2B, ANL-MS365-44/16-64.
Contributed by Michael Quinn (Katanning), John Moir (Cape Riche), L.P. and G. Hall (Hay and Murray Districts), Dr Wilson (1827, King George Sound), George Chester (Kent District), Capt. King (1821, King George Sound), Dr Scott Nind (1826-29), Capt. Flinders (1878), R.T. Goldsworthy (Mt Stirling); general vocabulary of approx. 700 words; answers to questions - mode of burial, hairdressing, kangaroo traps, sickness, remedies, beliefs, exchange, firemaking, marriage; Hay District - Murnackmats and Woorrung people (cockatoos and crows) (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.112)
Bat 1212A
Native vocabularies - South-West, typescript copy of MS, Section 12, 2B, ANL-MS365-43/13-54.
Compiled by J. Whitworth (Busselton), Robert Scott (Bunbury), C.A. Patterson, Pinjarra (Bunbury) and Leaflets no.5, 6; words for relationships, parts and functions of body, birds, fishes, reptiles, insects, the elements; general vocabulary (approx. 750 words); short sentences (5 pages) (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.113)
Bat 1212A
Native vocabularies - South-Western Australia, Section 12, ANL-MS365-41/467-481.
Bibbulmun dialect: (1) approx. 280 words - no informant, no locality, (2) approx. 80 words - possibly from Police Officer, S.W. (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.114)
Bat 1212A
Native vocabularies - South-western district, typescript copy of MS, Section 12, 2B, ANL-MS365-46/9-14.
Compiled by R. Helms, obtained from C.A. Patterson; vocabulary of approx. 170 words (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.115)
Bat 1212A
Native vocabularies - Southern Cross Magisterial District, typescript copy of MS, Section 12, 2C, ANL-MS365-47/59-89.
Compiled by Beedee, Bailberin, Gweea or Minalla of Karratjibbin, between Southern Cross and Mt. Jackson also Boorn-joop (Burracoppin); handwritten note on front page by D.M.B. (1940) stating that this group had unique marriage laws and that A. Lang had commented on this; words for relationships, parts and functions of body, animals, birds, reptiles, insects, the elements; general vocabulary (approx. 200 words); short sentences (3 pages); answers to questions - mode of burial, hairdressing, weapons, method of capturing animals, foods, cannibalism, Yallinjee and Wanmala groups; legend of crow and opossum (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.116)
Bat 1212A
Native vocabularies - Swan Magisterial District, typescript copy of MS, Section 12, 2B, ANL-MS365-42/2-49.
Compiled by Balbuk, the last Perth native of Woorurdup; names given for dialect - Ngallee wangee = we two speaking; mai-anba wangee-maia = voice; illa kooree wangee (local term for going directly); words for relationships, parts and functions of body, animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, insects, the elements; general vocabulary (approx. 680 words); short sentences (5 pages); answers to questions - ceremonies held, method of firemaking, method of obtaining water, smoke signals, bamboo grass stalks made into tubes for drinking honey-bearing banksia (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.117)
Bat 1212A
Native vocabularies - Vasse and Capel districts, typescript copy of MS, Section 12, 2B, ANL-MS365-41/274-318.
Compiled by Baaburgurt of Wonnerup (Vasse) - Doonan wangee; words for relationships, parts and functions of the body, animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, insects, the elements; general vocabulary (approx. 650 words); short sentences (5 pages); answers to questions - trade, cannibalism, method of obtaining water, beliefs, smoke signals (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.118)
Bat 1212A
Native vocabularies - Vasse Magisterial District, typescript copy of MS, Section 12, 2B, ANL-MS365-41/180-271.
Compiled by Ngilgee - Burrong wongee, spoken in Bunbury and Vasse districts; words for relationships, parts and functions of body, animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, insects, the elements; general vocabulary: (1) approx. 750 words (2) approx. 1,190 words, native-English; short sentences (6 pages) (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.119)
Bat 1212A
Native vocabularies - Vasse, typescript copy of MS, Section 12, 2B: 47, ANL-MS365-46/43-44.
Earliest records extracted from official papers, etc. Each section under explorer's name with extracts and notes by D.M.B. - Pelsart, Tasman, Vlamingh, Dampier, Vancouver, Flinders, King, Wilson, Stirling, Fraser, Collie, Preston, Erskine, Dale, Dewar, Bussell, Grey, Irwin, Bunbury, Roe, Forrest, Mrs Millett, Gregory, Stokes, Sturt, Moore, Giles, Warburton, Brockman, Helms, Eyre, Lockyer; also an extract on the Tasmanian natives from Capt. Cook. Compiled by Bussell; 6 words (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.120)
Bat 1212A
Native vocabularies - Victoria District, typescript copy of MS, Section 12, 2B, ANL-MS365-42/179-185.
Compiled by Booreejee of Thoordoo (Oakabella) - Weeloonga anmarninoo - western people; words for relationships, parts and functions of body, animals, birds, reptiles, insects, the elements (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.121)
Bat 1212A
Native vocabularies - Victoria Plains Magisterial District, typescript copy of MS, Section 12, 2B, ANL-MS365-42/188-256.
Compiled by (1) Kajjilgarra of Wilganmaia (Barkhire Valley), (2) Monnop, a Ballarruk of Nyerrgoo (30 m. N.E. of Mogumbur); weejaree dialect, Yabbaroo people; words for relationships, parts and functions of body, animals, birds, reptiles, insects, the elements; general vocabulary: (1) approx. 250 words (2) approx 600 words; short sentences (1) 4 pages, (2) 4 pages; answers to questions - modes of hairdressing, burial, weapons, hunting methods, notes on red hand paintings near Gabburding, York district, foods, sicknesses and remedies, extent of tribal country, wells, hills or trees defining boundaries; cannibalism, firemaking, beliefs, signification of smoke signals (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.122)
Bat 1212A
Native vocabularies - Williams Magisterial District, typescript copy of MS, Section 12, 2B, ANL-MS365-41/98-131.
Compiled by Bardil of Gamballing, Williams River - Beebulmun wangee or Kurnjil wangee; words for relationships, parts and functions of the body, animals, birds, reptiles, insects, the elements; general vocabulary of approx. 550 words; short sentences (4 pages) (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.123)
Bat 1212A
Native vocabularies - Wongalabila (native name), typescript copy of MS, Section 12, 2A, ANL-MS365-39/123-160.
From Eucla notebooks; compiled by Ngoongulea of Nunginija, Bilbilya of Moondooroo; names for relationships, parts and functions of the body, animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, the elements; general vocabulary (approx. 390 words); short sentences (5 pages); answers to questions: rites - circumcision, subincision, vulvatomy, scarring, blood drinking; weapons, diseases in district, remedies; totemic dances, waterholes mark territorial boundaries; foods; cannibalism; firemaking; belief in spirit of the dead (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.124)
Bat 1212A
Native vocabularies - York District, typescript copy of MS, Section 12, 2B: 27, ANL-MS365-43/79-90.
Compiled by Police Constable Hackett, E.K. Parker (York), Bishop Salvado (New Norcia), H.J. Monger (Victoria Plains), G. Whitfield (Newcastle); words for relationships, parts and functions of body, animals, etc.; general vocabulary (approx. 90 words) (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.125)
Bat 1212A
Native vocabularies - York Magisterial District, typescript copy of MS, Section 12, 2B, ANL-MS365-41/134-177.
Compiled by Kajaman of Wer-ge-jan (Beverley) - Maia wangee (voice talking); words for relationships, parts and functions of body, animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, insects, the elements; general vocabulary (approx. 670 words); short sentences (6 pages) (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.126)
Bat 1212A
Native vocabularies - York, Northam, etc., typescript copy of MS, Section 12, 2B, ANL-MS365-45/2-66.
Contributed by W.M. Parker (York), G. Monger (York), J.H. Gregory (Northam), McKnoe (Newcastle), Rev. J. Flood (New Norcia); words for relationships, parts and functions of body, animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, insects, the elements; general vocabulary (approx. 615 words); short sentences (5 pages); answers to questions - mode of burial, weapons, hairdressing, hunting, beliefs, method of betrothal, foods, sickness, remedies; tribes in New Norcia area - Mau'ra, Dundarriga, Bindoon; smoke signalling; native vocabularies from Leaflets 2, 4, 6 - New Norcia, Albany and Blackwood; D.M.B. says incorrect (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.127)
Bat 1212A
Notes on grammar, vocabulary, etc.: additional sundry notes, various districts of WA, typescript copy of MS, Section 12, 3, ANL-MS365-61/2-66.
System of pronunciation, dialects in districts, article on Aboriginal names of places (Murchison) (printed in Science of Man), west coast names, north-west and north; many words given in comparative listings (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.128)
Bat 1212A
Outline of grammar [1] - general, typescript copy of MS, Section 12, 1, ANL-MS365-37/5-42.
General remarks on dialects of WA Travelling of words southwards from north and north-west - gives examples; custom of circumcision factor towards shading of dialects, young boys sent on initiation tours; change in dialects and physical features (fair-haired) along coast, possibly due to men from shipwrecks; linguistic and marriage relationships compared with Dravidian customs; gives class divisions, Broome, Roebourne, Beagle Bay; examples of personal nicknames, bestowed from some physical peculiarity (S.W. of WA); notes on alphabet; consonants; pronunciation; similarities between districts, again attributed to the run of natives to meetings, ceremonies etc.; accent; noun cases; plurals; adjectives; advantage taken of existing works on subject, especially that of Rev. J. Mathew; all areas covered (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.129)
Bat 1212A
Outline of grammar [2] - Pronouns, typescript copy of MS, Section 12, 1, ANL-MS365-37/43-97.
General remarks, then lists pronouns and sentences showing position and use for the following districts: Perth, Swan, Murray, Capel, Bunbury and Vasse, Williams, Bridgetown, Mt Barker (Bibbulman tribe), Kendenup, Albany and Denmark, Korrlup, Esperance and bremer Bay, Balladonia, York and Beverly, Gingin, Victoria Plains, Berkshire Valley, Dandaaraga, Duketon and Southern Cross, Laverton, Coolgardie, Watheroo, Dongara, Weld Range, Nannine (Murchison district), Peak Hill (Ngadowonga and Waianwonga tribes), Sanford River (Wajari), Gascoyne (Wandajee), Ashburton River, Fortescue, Nullagine, Roebourne, Cossack and Onslow, Port Hedland, de Grey, La Grange Bay, Fitzroy River (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.130)
Bat 1212A
Outline of grammar [3] - Verbs, typescript copy of MS, Section 12, 1, ANL-MS365-37/98-141.
Southern districts generally, particular reference to Guildford; adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions; numerals, 1-3 listed for areas as in Outline of Grammar [2] plus Beagle Bay, Roebourne, Port Hedland (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.131)
Bat 1212A
Outline of grammar [4] - Miscellaneous, typescript copy of MS, Section 12, 1, ANL-MS365-37/142-188.
Examples of words from various localities, spelled and pronounced somewhat alike, but differing in meaning; words and sentences showing structure; western Australian birds, giving common, scientific and native names (S.W. district) - copied in its entirety from manuscript of F.F. Armstrong; list of districts covered by dialects obtained; dialects obtained from white settlers (names given) and dialects obtained from natives (names given) (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.132)
Bat 1212A
Social organisation - Class divisions - Western Australia, typescript copy of MS, Section 3, ANL-MS365-12/115-127.
Comments and discussion on writings of Scott Nind, Sir George Grey, on classes; meanings of words, Bibbulmun family tree given (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.133)
Bat 1212A
Social organisation - Eucla district, typescript copy of MS, Section 3, ANL-MS365-12/155-175.
Mainly Eucla area; marriage 'capturing' of women from neighbouring tribes; relationship terms (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.134)
Bat 1212A
Social organisation - Miscellaneous, typescript copy of MS, Section 3: 4n, ANL-MS365-13/97-180.
From early manuscripts; notes on group marriages; s.A. legendary origin of class divisions; divisions of north and south WA; definition of tribe and group; totems, forbidden foods; Moore's account of Monyo ceremony (bestowing influence on women); relationship terms (Moore and Grey), avoidance, betrothal, elopements; reasons for infanticide; birth; discusses other writers' views (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.135)
Bat 1212A
Social organisation - Relationship terms, typescript copy of MS, Section 3, ANL-MS365-14/114-187.
5f, i: Murchison tribes; 5f, ii: Barduwonga tribe; 5f, iii: Lawlers district; 5f, iv: Peak Hill; 5g: Gascoyne district also Ashburton (Talainji); 5h: Nyamel and Mardathoonera districts (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.136)
Bat 1212A
Social organisation - Relationship terms, typescript copy of MS, Section 3, ANL-MS365-14/2-111.
5a: Eucla district; 5b: Ooldea; 5c: Southern Cross; 5d: Southern WA; 5e: South-Western WA (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.137)
Bat 1212A
Social organisation - Sex history of Australian Aborigines, typescript copy of MS, Section 3, ANL-MS365-14/231-254.
Answers to questions sent by Prof. Wissler; menstruation - treatment, effects, 'magic' properties of blood; marriage - ages, group intercourse; conception - beliefs, sickness in pregnancy; methods of producing abortions; ritual acts attending birth; infanticide; estimate of number of children in family, infant and child mortality; childhood; covers all areas, but mainly Bibbulman tribe (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.138)
Bat 1212A
Social organisation - South-western West Australia, typescript copy of MS, Section 3, ANL-MS365-12/2-65.
Bibbulmun items given by various informants; notes on marriage divisions and classes, laws; these were written from very early MS; iii: includes table of relationship terms; answers by Jubyche to questions (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.139)
Bat 1212A
Social organisation - Table of descent - Northern Tribes, typescript copy of MS, Section 3, ANL-MS365-13/2-17.
Intermarrying classes, male and female line of descent - Northern Tribes; transition of a member of the four southern divisions into the northern coastal divisions illustrated - Ngaluma people; information on Fitzroy and Margaret Rivers given by C.J. Annear (Warranarrie, Wanmarla, Boolnana tribes); intermarriage between groups (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.140)
Bat 1212A
Social organisation - Tribes of WA, typescript copy of MS, Section 3:1, ANL-MS365-5/2-287.
Comments by A. Lang and A.R. Brown; southern districts - class divisions, derivations of class names, Eaglehawk and Crow; marriage laws, descent, relationship terms, avoidance relationships; tribes with totem divisions; adoptions of neighbouring people into divisions; laws of descent and adoptions; Great northern group - marriage and descent laws, relationship terms (Broome, Roebourne, Cane River), Upper Murchison - laws, relationships; similarity between WA class divisions and those of Arunta and other central groups; arguments against group marriage; arrangement of camps, northern district; relationship and betrothals, 'wrong' marriages; premature births - causes, orphan children; elopements, initiation of women; southern customs - role of old women; half-castes; birth; northern customs - physical pecularities, spirit children, legend of sergeant ant and the babies; eucla betrothals; operations on women - south and eastern goldfields; sicknesses and cures, age of marriage amongst females; infanticide; opinions of various writers on marriage laws (Thomas, Lubbock, Mathew, Scott Nind, Grey, Moore, Salvado); genealogies given from Balladonia, Thomas River, Gardiner River, Korrlup, Southern Cross, Kellerberrin, Coolgardie, Beagle Bay, Fitzroy River, Broome, Derby, Roebourne, Peak Hill, Mt Magnet, Leonora, Champion Bay, Mullewa, Dongara, Carnamah and others (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.141)
Bat 1212A
Songs, dances, etc. - Additional collection of songs, typescript copy of MS, Section 3a(ii), ANL-MS365-36/35-66.
Rough notes on songs of WA, their composition, introduction to various tribes, subject matter, musical accompaniment, etc.; talainji songs, songs from south-west WA, Balladonia; songs for increase of totems (Bibbulmun); sundry notes on dances, ceremonies, ornaments, etc. (covers all areas) (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.142)
Bat 1212A
Songs, dances, etc. - Corroborees and songs, Murchison, typescript copy of MS, Section 11, ANL-MS365-35/145-155.
Kurili ceremony - Ngaiawonga people - songs, terms, exchange of wives, grouping of tribes in camp - Ngadawonga, Waianwonga, Wajari and Kurduwonga; song of the Mirdar dance, Lake Way; names of Waianwonga dances; songs and dances of the Barduwonga, (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.143)
Bat 1212A
Songs, dances, etc. - Corroborees, games, etc., very early manuscript, typescript copy of MS, Section 11, ANL-MS365-35/160-206.
Comments on types of dances, ornamentation, etc.; games - South-West. Mainly extracts from early writers, and in Section 1a; grey, Fraser, Scott Nind, Eyre, Parker, Helms, Armstrong, Paterson, Calvert, Salvado, Withnell; comments on types of dances, ornamentation, etc.; games - South-West (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.144)
Bat 1212A
Songs, dances, etc. - Joobytch's information, typescript copy of MS, Section 11, ANL-MS365-36/89-116.
Local names of dances, types of ceremonies - initiation, men's secret, ordinary; description of various dances, ornaments; wanna wa corroboree and Doordaaroo Kening (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.145)
Bat 1212A
Songs, dances, etc. - Native songs, Perth, Vasse, Gingin, etc., typescript copy of MS, Section 11, ANL-MS365-36/67-87.
Some of the songs here occur in general chapter (1a); swan district, Vasse, Gingin, Guildford; various types of songs with translations (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.146)
Bat 1212A
Songs, dances, etc. - Series of ceremonies, Eucla District natives, typescript copy of MS, Section 11, ANL-MS365-35/2-104.
1b(i): detailed description of ceremonies, ornamentation, instruments, leader of ceremonies, songs; myths explaining dances; 1b(ii): Ngardian or Yingan, Eucla; includes Emu dance, storehouse of the Yinma, Wanji-wanji ceremony; 1b(iii): list of Eucla corroborees; wanji-wanji ceremony - songs, relationships during performance; various songs - including initiation; songs connected with myths (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.147)
Bat 1212A
Songs, dances, etc. - Smoke signalling, sign language, typescript copy of MS, Section 11, ANL-MS365-36/119-140.
General description of smoke signalling in various areas; method of making smoke; meanings of signs (S.W.); attached is early manuscript (typed) (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.148)
Bat 1212A
Songs, dances, etc. - Western Australia, typescript copy of MS, Section 11, ANL-MS365-34/2-135.
General notes on performances, explanations of body decorations and ornaments; doordaaroo Kening - decorations, ground for dance, leaders, the music, accompaniment; meerdar - movements, songs, music; same details of Nyeerimba Kening (Canning and Murray districts); emu dance (Busselton and Bunbury); kangaroo dance (Bibbulman tribe), Eucla dances, others from Fraser Range, Esperance, Nyeerimba - Albany; yardee kaangur (Feast of Licence) ceremony combined with Exchange Fairs, initiation and other gatherings, examples of songs from various districts; manja boming ceremony - exchange of firesticks; types of dances performed in Capel and Vasse districts; songs with translations from Bibbulman people, Capel and Gingin districts; role of songmaker; names of ornaments worn on ceremonial occasions, use of wooden figures in S.W.; diffusion and 'travelling' of ceremonies; southern Cross, Norseman, Dongara dances; initiation songs; Murchison district - effigies, decorations; Sanford River - accompaniment; sacred dance - Weld Range; purchasing of songs; description of corroborees - Champion Bay (from Cornally), Gascoyne and Ashburton dances; dances preceding missions of vengeance; Roebourne and Pilbara districts - songs and dances; west Kimberley - types of ceremonies Broome district - 'dream' dances, formation of dancing ground; ceremonial food exchange dances, dances for the uninitiated, instruments, regalia, other sacred and ordinary ceremonies (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.149)
Bat 1212A
Totemism - Miscellaneous (early notes), typescript copy of MS, Section 5, ANL-MS365-20/58-77.
Notes on totems - southern districts; table showing relationship between men with same totem; Nyamel notes, Broome and Ashburton notes (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.150)
Bat 1212A
Totemism - Murchison district, typescript copy of MS, Section 5, ANL-MS365-20/2-49.
4a: reason for totems, terms used, increase sites, camping places and pools; hereditary totems, ceremonies; food restrictions; 'spirit children' totem; individual type - Ngadawonga and Wadjari tribes; lists of totems; 4b: rough sketch of junma ground, information mainly duplicate of 4a, but from different informants (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.151)
Bat 1212A
Totemism - North-West WA, typescript copy of MS, Section 5, ANL-MS365-20/152-235.
Roebourne; class, local and individual totemism; legends; ceremonies for increase, description of Turtle dance, song for increase of same rainmaking, spirit totems of sorcerers; notes on non-edible and edible totems; Moonma ceremony - an interchange of totemic products between coastal and inland people; markings on weapons; totems determined by dreams; 5b: Cornally's information (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.152)
Bat 1212A
Totemism - South Western Australia, typescript copy of MS, Section 5, ANL-MS365-17/2-104.
1a:Hereditary and group totems, ceremonies for increase, connection with marriage laws, meanings of names showing connection of owners with totems, dreams, descent of totems and moieties (Manitchmat and Wordungmat); 1b (i): origin of totemism; phratry, general, family and individual types discussed, connection of totems with social organisation; names derived from totems; 1b (ii): notes on hereditary, phratry and individual totems, examples of localised hereditary totems which alternate with descent; 1c: tables showing inheritance, methods of increase; abstinence from totem after death; trees as totems of the two phratries, birds which were human in ancestral times; 1d: Murray district - Yaburgurt's information - descent, group totems, law-breaking; 1e: names derived from totems (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.153)
Bat 1212A
Tribal organisation and geographical distribution; Tribes of South-West Australia, typescript copy of MS, Section 2, ANL-MS365-3/2-65.
Divided into 6 'nations' - (1) Jinyila (Eucla), extending beyond border to east to about Point Malcolm in west (2) Bibbulmun, from Jurien Bay to beyond Esperance (3) Karratjibbin (Southern Cross), from Mt Jackson - Norseman (4) Nor'West, uncircumcised; tribes of Gascoyne, Ashburton, Fortescue and Harding River (5) Kimberley, below Broome to McDonald Ranges and about Fitzroy to east (6) Central areas; gives name of groups within each area, paths or 'runs', class systems, names of 'waters', boundaries of groups within tribes; translation into French for the Societé Francaise d'Ethnographie by Maurice Delafosse and retranslated from the French by Olive Kelso King; theory of light and dark hordes being first arrivals in continent, followed by circumcising and subincising peoples; constant warfare until white settlement; Bibalman remains of early groups; their moiety system; totemism; social system of exogamic groups; betrothal, initiation; birth and infanticide; death, burial, etc.; beliefs re life after death (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.154)
Bat 1212A
Waterholes of Eucla and Central area, typescript copy of MS, Section 2, ANL-MS365-4/2-31.
Relative positions of waterholes, country and people, 'roads' leading to wells; ownership; names of dialects and tribes, camping places; native names given for all waterholes, rockholes, wells and soaks (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.155)
Bat 1212A
Weapons, arts, crafts - Native art, typescript copy of MS, Section 9: 1, ANL-MS365-29/30-71.
Early discoveries of specimens of art - origin of cave paintings, detailed description of paintings found by Grey, Bradshaw, Brockman, Stockdale and Canning - style, subjects, colours used, etc.; list of present day colours with native names; notes on markings on weapons and implements of West Kimberley natives; cave art on walls along Broome coast; reason given by Broome natives for non-insertion of the mouth in painted figures; sculptured phallic emblems; cave drawings near Dyott Range and York district - Dyott Range painting described by P. Chauncy; art in Murchison district, Avon River, Depuch Island, Port Hedland; methods employed in rock carving - N.W. Australia; survey of rock art in WA (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.156)
Bat 1212A
Weapons, arts, crafts - Stone implements, etc, typescript copy of MS, Section 9, ANL-MS365-31/126-190.
Includes references to early writers on subject; list of stone implements, uses, use of sacred stones; weapons - Sunday Island, New Norcia, Busselton and Yerkla Mining tribe; types of boomerangs, spears, throwing sticks, woomerahs; digging sticks; list of spears, etc., at Perth Museum; types of spears, shields; methods of producing fire; wooden swords; domestic utensils; nets, bags, hair belts; means of navigation; list of implements of Duketon natives (AIATSIS).
Bates, D.M. (n.d.157)
Bat 1212A
Weapons, arts, crafts - Sundry notes, typescript copy of MS, Section 9, ANL-MS365-31/64-97.
Bight Head - method of firemaking, bartering (general) southen districts - implements, weapons; Gingin - haircutting ceremony, implements; north-West (Broome) - markings on weapons, ornaments; Gascoyne - utensils, hairdressing, dress, scars, sacred objects; account of fighting; gives native names (AIATSIS).