General duties of the Protector of the Aborigines |
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| Title : | General duties of the Protector of the Aborigines |
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| Source : | General duties of the Protector of the Aborigines. South Australian Government Gazette, 4 July 1839 | ||
| Place Of Creation : | Adelaide | ||
| Publisher : | Government Printer | ||
| Date of creation : | 1839 | ||
| Format : | Magazine | ||
| Dimensions : | 261 x 221 x 32 mm | ||
| Contributor : | State Library of South Australia | ||
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| Description : |
The general duties of the Protector of the Aborigines, as set out in the South Australian Government Gazette, stated that he would devote himself solely to this task, that much of his time should be spent with the Aboriginal people and become familiar with their habits, language, districts; maintain good relations between the Aboriginal people and the settlers, and instruct them in reading, writing and Christianity. The Protector should report on a quarterly basis to the Government. |
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| Period : | 1836-1851 |
| Further reading : | Raynes, Cameron. A little flour and a few blankets : an administrative history of Aboriginal affairs in South Australia, 1834-2000, Gepps Cross, SA : State Records of South Australia, 2002 |
| Internet links : | South Australian Protection reports: To remove and protect: an online exhibition from AIATSIS |
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