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Aborigines and South Sea Islanders at the Hollow
Aborigines and South Sea Islanders at The Hollow
According to the diaries there did not appear to be much contact between the Rawson families and the Aboriginal communities in the area.
Lillock and Peter were South Sea Islanders, working at The Hollow. Charles had made a jack for lifting the buggy wheels, much to the pleasure of Peter.
“Our Boys”
Lillock and Peter
28 February 1877
‘My word George! You see um this fellow!’
Delight of the boy “Peter” at the new contrivance.
“Aboriginals”
Last updated: 10th January 2008
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