The stories of Tex and Nelly Camfoo intermingle to highlight the ambiguous social position of Aboriginal people living in the Northern Territory during the 20th century. They provide insights into race relations, the contradictory attitudes of missionaries and police, and they reflect morality and religion as well as recent political developments.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. During his life, Tex Camfoo has been classified as Aboriginal, half-caste and European. As a half-caste he could not legally associate with or marry an Aboriginal woman. As an Aboriginal, he was not allowed to visit the pub with his European work mates. Nelly Camfoo was always considered Aboriginal. From childhood she has taken part in ceremonial life. She finds white people both frustrating and foolish -- 'they can't understand because they can't listen'. The stories of Tex and Nelly Camfoo intermingle to highlight the ambiguous social position of Aboriginals living in the Northern Territory during this century. They provide insight into race relations, the contradictory attitudes of missionaries and police, they reflect morality and religion as well as recent political developments. Highlights the ambiguous social position of Aboriginals living in the Northern Territory. This book presents insight into race relations, the contradictory attitudes of missionaries and police. It also reflects morality and religion as well as political developments. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780855753481
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