Haddon was born on 24 May 1855, in London. He was educated at Christ’s College, Cambridge and in 1880 was appointed professor of zoology at the Royal College of Science, Dublin. In 1888 he journeyed to Torres Strait off the north eastern coast of Australia to study the marine biology there, spending the month of October at Mabuiag and then five months at Mer (Murray Island). During this time he became interested in ethnography, collecting folk tales and ethnographic material.
In 1893 he moved to Cambridge and gained a lectureship in physical anthropology. He planned and organized a further expedition to Torres Strait, duly arriving at Thursday Island on 22 April 1898.
His team consisted of seven staff, namely himself and Sidney H. Ray, linguist, Dr. William Halse Rivers, physician and psychologist, Dr. Charles S. Myers, psychologist and musician, Dr. William McDougall, psychologist, Anthony Wilkin, photographer and Dr. C. S. Seligman, pathologist
Most of their time was spent on Murray Island and they departed from Torres Strait in November 1898.
Haddon spent the rest of his life organizing and editing the material collected. He also returned to the Torres Strait for a brief visit in 1914. He died on 20 April, 1940. During his prolific career he wrote and edited over 600 publications.
The expedition to Torres Strait was the first scientifically planned and executed interdisciplinary study of a traditional people. 67 musical cylinders were collected, along with some 2 000 artifacts and the world’s first ethnographic film was made – a four minute production displaying Malo ceremonies and fire stick usage.
The results of the expedition were published in 6 volumes by the Cambridge University press from 1905 – 1935. In 1971 the Johnstone Reprint Corporation reprinted the volumes. However the work was published and reprinted without any indexes
This blog entry contains an annotated title index to the 1971 reprint, sorted by subject in bold type and sub sorted by title in italic type.
Dance
Dances & dance paraphernalia.
Vol 4, p. 289-305
Information on dance in the Torres Strait. Includes ceremonial, war & secular dances, dance paraphernalia, masks 7 composite effigies
Information on dance in the Torres Strait. Includes ceremonial, war & secular dances, dance paraphernalia, masks 7 composite effigies
The ethnography of the various Islands: Yam - Tutu.
Vol 1, p. 71-84
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Yam & Tutu Island
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Yam & Tutu Island
Funeral ceremonies.
Vol 5, p. 248-262
Information on funeral ceremonies. Sections include; death & treatment of the corpse; The skull-giving ceremony; tai or markai (death-dance); mourning & present customs. Specific details are given for practices on Tutu, Nagir, Muralug & Hammond Island
Information on funeral ceremonies. Sections include; death & treatment of the corpse; The skull-giving ceremony; tai or markai (death-dance); mourning & present customs. Specific details are given for practices on Tutu, Nagir, Muralug & Hammond Island
Funeral ceremonies.
Vol 6, p. 126-162
Detailed account of funeral practices on Murray Island. Includes a general description of the funeral ceremonies including treatment of the Corpse, ethical significance of the ceremonies & the Keber ceremonies & feasting. Detailed accounts of the ceremonies are provided in 23 sections including preparation of the body for mummification & funeral songs. A detailed account is provided of the mourning process, attire during mourning, food & the drinking of the juices of the dead as well as the modern customs now in use & memorials
Detailed account of funeral practices on Murray Island. Includes a general description of the funeral ceremonies including treatment of the Corpse, ethical significance of the ceremonies & the Keber ceremonies & feasting. Detailed accounts of the ceremonies are provided in 23 sections including preparation of the body for mummification & funeral songs. A detailed account is provided of the mourning process, attire during mourning, food & the drinking of the juices of the dead as well as the modern customs now in use & memorials
Mawa ceremony.
Vol 5, p. 348-353
This ceremony was performed when the wongai were ripe. Gives details
This ceremony was performed when the wongai were ripe. Gives details
Musu Kap.
Vol 5, p. 339-342
Information on the Mudu Kap dance ceremony at Mabuiag to assist in good fishing catches
Information on the Mudu Kap dance ceremony at Mabuiag to assist in good fishing catches
The Saw-fish dance.
Vol 5, p. 342-343
Account of a performance of the saw-fish dance in November 1888 by Mabuiag & Naghir Islanders on Thursday Island
Account of a performance of the saw-fish dance in November 1888 by Mabuiag & Naghir Islanders on Thursday Island
Warfare.
Vol 5, p. 298-307
Article on warfare in the Torres Strait & preparation for War. Includes war preparation rituals, war dances, preparation of heads for Augudalkula & Kwikwi-iut & Kwod
Article on warfare in the Torres Strait & preparation for War. Includes war preparation rituals, war dances, preparation of heads for Augudalkula & Kwikwi-iut & Kwod
Erub: Cults.
Vol 1, p. 198-199
Information on the Daido-siriem cult on Darnley Island as well as stones associated with the moon & with the evening star
Information on the Daido-siriem cult on Darnley Island as well as stones associated with the moon & with the evening star
Darnley Island
Erub: Ethnography.
Vol 1, p. 193-196
Information on rituals & ceremonies, weddings, funeral ceremonies, corpse-eating & massacre of shipwrecked persons (Sarup) on Darnley Island
Information on rituals & ceremonies, weddings, funeral ceremonies, corpse-eating & massacre of shipwrecked persons (Sarup) on Darnley Island
Erub: folk-tales.
Vol 1, p. 191-193
Folk-tales of Darnley Island. The origin of Wib's water-hole, the origin of the earth oven, the giant dog & the origin of Bramble Cay
Folk-tales of Darnley Island. The origin of Wib's water-hole, the origin of the earth oven, the giant dog & the origin of Bramble Cay
Erub: Food-getting activities.
Vol 1, p. 196-198
Information on Horticulture, rain-making & fishing on Darnley Island
Information on Horticulture, rain-making & fishing on Darnley Island
Erub: History.
Vol 1, p. 184-191
Article on visits by Europeans to Darnley Island in the 18th & 19th century & accounts of their observations & experiences
Article on visits by Europeans to Darnley Island in the 18th & 19th century & accounts of their observations & experiences
Geography & geology.
Vol 1, p. 19-36
Geology & geography of the Islands in the Torres Strait. Includes the Islands listed above as well as Daru, North Possession Island, Saddle island, Mukwa (Cap) Island, Garboi, Umaga (Keats Island), Damut (Dalrymple Island), Dauar, Wiaer, Edugor, Zapker & Ugar
Geology & geography of the Islands in the Torres Strait. Includes the Islands listed above as well as Daru, North Possession Island, Saddle island, Mukwa (Cap) Island, Garboi, Umaga (Keats Island), Damut (Dalrymple Island), Dauar, Wiaer, Edugor, Zapker & Ugar
The ethnography of the various Islands: Dauan.
Vol 1, p. 41-43
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Dauan
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Dauan
Dauan Island
Geography & geology.
Vol 1, p. 19-36
Geology & geography of the Islands in the Torres Strait. Includes the Islands listed above as well as Daru, North Possession Island, Saddle island, Mukwa (Cap) Island, Garboi, Umaga (Keats Island), Damut (Dalrymple Island), Dauar, Wiaer, Edugor, Zapker & Ugar
Geology & geography of the Islands in the Torres Strait. Includes the Islands listed above as well as Daru, North Possession Island, Saddle island, Mukwa (Cap) Island, Garboi, Umaga (Keats Island), Damut (Dalrymple Island), Dauar, Wiaer, Edugor, Zapker & Ugar
Tales of the War-path.
Vol 5, p. 308-319
Accounts of battles in the Torres Strait. Includes the feud between Mabuiag & Moa which resulted in the Massacre of Moa people; The fight at Dauan between Dauan & Mabuiag men; The massacre by Mabuiag & Badumen at Gu on Moa; The killing of a Tutu crew on Mabuiag
Accounts of battles in the Torres Strait. Includes the feud between Mabuiag & Moa which resulted in the Massacre of Moa people; The fight at Dauan between Dauan & Mabuiag men; The massacre by Mabuiag & Badumen at Gu on Moa; The killing of a Tutu crew on Mabuiag
Disposal of the dead & mummification.
Vol 1, p. 320-344
Detailed article on mummification in the Torres Strait. Details the rituals & ceremonies for people who have died, mummification, the wearing of dried portions of a corpse, & spirit pantomimes & ceremonies
Detailed article on mummification in the Torres Strait. Details the rituals & ceremonies for people who have died, mummification, the wearing of dried portions of a corpse, & spirit pantomimes & ceremonies
Death
The ethnography of the various Islands: Boigu.
Vol 1, p. 38-41
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Boigu
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Boigu
The ethnography of the various Islands: Nagir.
Vol 1, p. 68-71
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Naghir Island. Describes death ceremonies, sacred sites & the practice of infanticide as well as the Sperwer massacre in 1870
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Naghir Island. Describes death ceremonies, sacred sites & the practice of infanticide as well as the Sperwer massacre in 1870
The ethnography of the various Islands: Yam - Tutu.
Vol 1, p. 71-84
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Yam & Tutu Island
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Yam & Tutu Island
Funeral ceremonies.
Vol 5, p. 248-262
Information on funeral ceremonies. Sections include; death & treatment of the corpse; The skull-giving ceremony; tai or markai (death-dance); mourning & present customs. Specific details are given for practices on Tutu, Nagir, Muralug & Hammond Island
Information on funeral ceremonies. Sections include; death & treatment of the corpse; The skull-giving ceremony; tai or markai (death-dance); mourning & present customs. Specific details are given for practices on Tutu, Nagir, Muralug & Hammond Island
Keber as soul or soul-substance.
Vol 1, p. 370-374
Information on the keber pantomimes for the souls of recently departed people
Information on the keber pantomimes for the souls of recently departed people
Murray Islands: Death & mortuary practices & ceremonies.
Vol 1, p. 117-129
detailed account of traditional mortuary practices & ceremonies on Murray Island in the late 19th century as well as the status & situation of the widow
detailed account of traditional mortuary practices & ceremonies on Murray Island in the late 19th century as well as the status & situation of the widow
Murray Islands: Domestic life.
Vol 1, p. 106-117
Information on childbirth, childhood, initiation of boys, female puberty, love charms, contraception, adoption, illegitimate children, aliments & diseases & their cure on Murray Island in the late 19th century. Has a table of births & deaths for 1892-1899 with a discussion about rates of death & causes
Information on childbirth, childhood, initiation of boys, female puberty, love charms, contraception, adoption, illegitimate children, aliments & diseases & their cure on Murray Island in the late 19th century. Has a table of births & deaths for 1892-1899 with a discussion about rates of death & causes
An English index to the Mabuiag & Meriam vocabularies.
Vol 3, p. 170-186
English words & their Torres Strait Islander language counterparts
English words & their Torres Strait Islander language counterparts
Dictionaries
The gesture language of the Eastern Islanders.
Vol 3, p. 261-262
Gesture language of the Eastern Torres Strait
Gesture language of the Eastern Torres Strait
The gesture language of the Western Islanders.
Vol 3, p. 255-260
Gesture language of the Western Torres Strait
Gesture language of the Western Torres Strait
The jargon English of Torres Straits.
Vol 3, p. 251-254
Vocabulary & grammar of Creole in the Torres Strait
Vocabulary & grammar of Creole in the Torres Strait
A list of introduced & adapted words.
Vol 3, p. 166-169
List of words from English & other languages that has been introduced to Torres Strait languages
List of words from English & other languages that has been introduced to Torres Strait languages
A short comparative vocabulary of the languages of Cape York Peninsula.
Vol 3, p. 281-283
Comparative vocabulary of the Gudang, Yaraikana, Otati, Nggerikudi, Akoonkoon or Mirkin (Palmer River), Bu;poonarra (Weary Bay, Koko-Yimidirr & unnamed languages from Coen River, Granite Range at the Head of the Mitchell River, Bloomfield Valley & princess Charlotte Bay. Includes the bibliographical reference from which the vocabularies were obtained
Comparative vocabulary of the Gudang, Yaraikana, Otati, Nggerikudi, Akoonkoon or Mirkin (Palmer River), Bu;poonarra (Weary Bay, Koko-Yimidirr & unnamed languages from Coen River, Granite Range at the Head of the Mitchell River, Bloomfield Valley & princess Charlotte Bay. Includes the bibliographical reference from which the vocabularies were obtained
A vocabulary of the language of Mabuiag.
Vol 3, p. 88-130
Kalaw Lagaw Ya dictionary
Kalaw Lagaw Ya dictionary
A vocabulary of the Miriam language spoken by Eastern Islanders of Torres Straits.
Vol 3, p. 131-165
Meriam dictionary
Meriam dictionary
Vocabulary of the Otati language spoken at Cape Grenville.
Vol 3, p. 277-280
Brief vocabulary of the Wuthathi language provided by Caroma
Brief vocabulary of the Wuthathi language provided by Caroma
The Yaraikana language of Cape York.
Vol 3, p. 271-276
Language & vocabulary of the Yaraikana Tribe on Cape York. The information was supplied by Jimmy Matauri (Oikantu), a policeman on Thursday Island, & his wife Ewinpu & his brother Kaiau
Language & vocabulary of the Yaraikana Tribe on Cape York. The information was supplied by Jimmy Matauri (Oikantu), a policeman on Thursday Island, & his wife Ewinpu & his brother Kaiau
Murray Islands: Domestic life.
Vol 1, p. 106-117
Information on childbirth, childhood, initiation of boys, female puberty, love charms, contraception, adoption, illegitimate children, aliments & diseases & their cure on Murray Island in the late 19th century. Has a table of births & deaths for 1892-1899 with a discussion about rates of death & causes
Information on childbirth, childhood, initiation of boys, female puberty, love charms, contraception, adoption, illegitimate children, aliments & diseases & their cure on Murray Island in the late 19th century. Has a table of births & deaths for 1892-1899 with a discussion about rates of death & causes
Disease
Vision.
Vol 2, p. 1-132
Information on vision obtained by the Haddon Expedition to the Torres Strait in 1898. Sections are; Physical characters & diseases of the eyes, visual acuity, colour vision & visual spatial perception
Information on vision obtained by the Haddon Expedition to the Torres Strait in 1898. Sections are; Physical characters & diseases of the eyes, visual acuity, colour vision & visual spatial perception
Decorative, pictorial & glyptic art.
Vol 4, p. 342-393
Information on traditional art in the Torres Strait. Includes technique, patterns & designs, representations of sorcery & natural phenomena, plants, animals, human beings & various objects. Decoration of special objects, i.e., combs, drums, dugong harpoons, tobacco pipes & spinning tops. Names & significance of patterns & designs, treatment of decorated surfaces, pigments & carving in the round
Information on traditional art in the Torres Strait. Includes technique, patterns & designs, representations of sorcery & natural phenomena, plants, animals, human beings & various objects. Decoration of special objects, i.e., combs, drums, dugong harpoons, tobacco pipes & spinning tops. Names & significance of patterns & designs, treatment of decorated surfaces, pigments & carving in the round
Drums
Drums.
Vol 1, p. 314-316
Information on drums & their use in the Torres Strait
Information on drums & their use in the Torres Strait
Sound-producing instruments.
Vol 4, p. 270-283
Information on musical instruments in the Torres Strait. Includes stridulators, clappers, rattles, cracking whip, bull-roarers, drums, whistles & pipes & trumpets.
Information on musical instruments in the Torres Strait. Includes stridulators, clappers, rattles, cracking whip, bull-roarers, drums, whistles & pipes & trumpets.
Hunting & fishing.
Vol 4, p. 152-171
Information on hunting & fishing in the Torres Strait including turtle fishing, & the hunting of dugong
Information on hunting & fishing in the Torres Strait including turtle fishing, & the hunting of dugong
Dugong
Magic connected with fishing.
Vol 5, p. 330-339
Use of magic to aid fishing. Includes use of magic for turtle fishing; the turtle ceremony at Pulu; the ceremony at the Waiwai tree at Gumu & the Waiwai stone at Tutu & magical ceremonies connected with dugong hunting
Use of magic to aid fishing. Includes use of magic for turtle fishing; the turtle ceremony at Pulu; the ceremony at the Waiwai tree at Gumu & the Waiwai stone at Tutu & magical ceremonies connected with dugong hunting
Magical practices to control animal life.
Vol 6, p. 213-220
Information on ceremonies & magical practices to control animal life. Includes information on turtle ceremonies, dugong charms, fish charms, control of mosquitoes, ensuring a plentiful supply of tern's eggs & preventing rats from destroying garden crops & bananas
Information on ceremonies & magical practices to control animal life. Includes information on turtle ceremonies, dugong charms, fish charms, control of mosquitoes, ensuring a plentiful supply of tern's eggs & preventing rats from destroying garden crops & bananas
Rites & ritual objects connected with dugong & turtle hunting.
Vol 1, p. 351-354
Information on rites & ritual objects connected with dugong & turtle hunting in the Torres Strait
Information on rites & ritual objects connected with dugong & turtle hunting in the Torres Strait
Pounding, scraping & cutting implements.
Vol 4, p. 123-129
Information on the use of pounding, scraping & cutting implements, finishing tools & the use of iron in the Torres Strait
Information on the use of pounding, scraping & cutting implements, finishing tools & the use of iron in the Torres Strait
Equipment
Morality.
Vol 6, p. 250-251
Discussion on morality among the Meriam
Discussion on morality among the Meriam
Ethics & Morals
Morals.
Vol 5, p. 272-279
Information on morals in the Western Torres Strait & the sanctions for not living up to them. Sections include; Domestic morality; Sexual morality & incest; Commercial morality; Crime; Revenge; Homicide & the treatment of strangers
Information on morals in the Western Torres Strait & the sanctions for not living up to them. Sections include; Domestic morality; Sexual morality & incest; Commercial morality; Crime; Revenge; Homicide & the treatment of strangers
Erub: Ethnography.
Vol 1, p. 193-196
Information on rituals & ceremonies, weddings, funeral ceremonies, corpse-eating & massacre of shipwrecked persons (Sarup) on Darnley Island
Information on rituals & ceremonies, weddings, funeral ceremonies, corpse-eating & massacre of shipwrecked persons (Sarup) on Darnley Island
Ethnology
The ethnography of the various Islands: Aurid.
Vol 1, p. 88-90
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Aureed Island
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Aureed Island
The ethnography of the various Islands: Badu.
Vol 1, p. 62-64
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Badu
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Badu
The ethnography of the various Islands: Boigu.
Vol 1, p. 38-41
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Boigu
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Boigu
The ethnography of the various Islands: Dauan.
Vol 1, p. 41-43
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Dauan
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Dauan
The ethnography of the various Islands: Mabuiag.
Vol 1, p. 55-62
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Mabuiag. Includes birthing customs & a detailed account of totems, clans & moieties
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Mabuiag. Includes birthing customs & a detailed account of totems, clans & moieties
The ethnography of the various Islands: Masig, Umaga, Damut & Mauar.
Vol 1, p. 90-95
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Yorke, Mauar (Mowar, Rennel Island), Umaga & Damut (Damud, Jarmuth, Dalrymple) Islands
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Yorke, Mauar (Mowar, Rennel Island), Umaga & Damut (Damud, Jarmuth, Dalrymple) Islands
The ethnography of the various Islands: Moa.
Vol 1, p. 64-65
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Moa. Mentions that Naiama is the oldest living person on the Island
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Moa. Mentions that Naiama is the oldest living person on the Island
The ethnography of the various Islands: Nagir.
Vol 1, p. 68-71
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Naghir Island. Describes death ceremonies, sacred sites & the practice of infanticide as well as the Sperwer massacre in 1870
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Naghir Island. Describes death ceremonies, sacred sites & the practice of infanticide as well as the Sperwer massacre in 1870
The ethnography of the various Islands: Paremar.
Vol 1, p. 87
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Coconut Island
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Coconut Island
The ethnography of the various Islands: Prince of Wales Group.
Vol 1, p. 65-68
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Prince of Wales, Hamond & Wednesday (Maurura) Islands
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Prince of Wales, Hamond & Wednesday (Maurura) Islands
The ethnography of the various Islands: Saibai.
Vol 1, p. 43-49
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Saibai. Includes a detailed account on the Cargo cult that spread on Saibai Island in 1913 & 1914, the German Wislin cult
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Saibai. Includes a detailed account on the Cargo cult that spread on Saibai Island in 1913 & 1914, the German Wislin cult
The ethnography of the various Islands: Warraber.
Vol 1, p. 86-87
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Warraber Island
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Warraber Island
The ethnography of the various Islands: Yam - Tutu.
Vol 1, p. 71-84
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Yam & Tutu Island
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Yam & Tutu Island
Historical sketch: the early voyagers.
Vol 1, p. 3-12
History of exploration in the Torres Strait from Torres to the late 19th century. Includes a detailed account of the Charles Eaton & the massacre of its crew
History of exploration in the Torres Strait from Torres to the late 19th century. Includes a detailed account of the Charles Eaton & the massacre of its crew
Explorers
Historical sketch: the early voyagers.
Vol 1, p. 3-12
History of exploration in the Torres Strait from Torres to the late 19th century. Includes a detailed account of the Charles Eaton & the massacre of its crew
History of exploration in the Torres Strait from Torres to the late 19th century. Includes a detailed account of the Charles Eaton & the massacre of its crew
Explorers - English
Historical sketch: the early voyagers.
Vol 1, p. 3-12
History of exploration in the Torres Strait from Torres to the late 19th century. Includes a detailed account of the Charles Eaton & the massacre of its crew
History of exploration in the Torres Strait from Torres to the late 19th century. Includes a detailed account of the Charles Eaton & the massacre of its crew
Explorers - Spanish
Chieftainship in Mabuiag & Badu.
Vol 5, p. 266-267
Account of chieftains & leaders in Mabuiag & Badu
Account of chieftains & leaders in Mabuiag & Badu
Family History
Chieftainship in Tutu.
Vol 5, p. 268
Account of chieftains & leaders at Tutu Island
Account of chieftains & leaders at Tutu Island
Genealogies.
Vol 5, p. 121-128
Tables 1-12 are genealogies for Mabuiag. Tables 13-15 are for Badu & the members of Clans listed in tables 8 & 11 now live in Badu. Tables 16-17A are for Tutu, Yam & Muralug
Tables 1-12 are genealogies for Mabuiag. Tables 13-15 are for Badu & the members of Clans listed in tables 8 & 11 now live in Badu. Tables 16-17A are for Tutu, Yam & Muralug
Genealogies.
Vol 6, p. 64-92
Collection of genealogies relating to Murray, Dauar & Waier Islands. There are 29 groups of genealogies.
Collection of genealogies relating to Murray, Dauar & Waier Islands. There are 29 groups of genealogies.
Social organisation.
Vol 6, p. 169-184
Information on social organisation on Murray Island. Describes the grouping of villages on Mer, Dauar & Waier & the kinship processes; Adoption; Law & government; Crime; Civil suits which are mainly concerned with property disputes.
Information on social organisation on Murray Island. Describes the grouping of villages on Mer, Dauar & Waier & the kinship processes; Adoption; Law & government; Crime; Civil suits which are mainly concerned with property disputes.
Erub: Food-getting activities.
Vol 1, p. 196-198
Information on Horticulture, rain-making & fishing on Darnley Island
Information on Horticulture, rain-making & fishing on Darnley Island
Farming & Cultivation
Horticulture.
Vol 4, p. 144-151
Information on horticulture in the Torres Strait as well as methods of obtaining water
Information on horticulture in the Torres Strait as well as methods of obtaining water
Madub.
Vol 5, p. 345-347
Information on the Madub of Mabuiag. It was a wooden image of human shape & its role was to take charge of the garden. Ceremonies were also performed around it
Information on the Madub of Mabuiag. It was a wooden image of human shape & its role was to take charge of the garden. Ceremonies were also performed around it
Magical practices to control vegetable life.
Vol 6, p. 202-213
Information on ceremonies & magical practices to control vegetable life. Includes methods for the Wongai, coconuts, bananas, tobacco, ceremonies for a good harvest, for garden produce, for yams, & magic to damage crops
Information on ceremonies & magical practices to control vegetable life. Includes methods for the Wongai, coconuts, bananas, tobacco, ceremonies for a good harvest, for garden produce, for yams, & magic to damage crops
Mawa ceremony.
Vol 5, p. 348-353
This ceremony was performed when the wongai were ripe. Gives details
This ceremony was performed when the wongai were ripe. Gives details
Murray Islands: Horticulture.
Vol 1, p. 131-150
Article on traditional horticulture on Murray Island. Includes information when to sow & plant, ritual practices, rain making, rites, stones of power & zogo connected with horticulture, rituals for fruits, yams & coconuts, rites for snakes & bats, & taboos on gardens
Article on traditional horticulture on Murray Island. Includes information when to sow & plant, ritual practices, rain making, rites, stones of power & zogo connected with horticulture, rituals for fruits, yams & coconuts, rites for snakes & bats, & taboos on gardens
Ubarau zogo.
Vol 5, p. 347-348
Information on the Ubarau zogo on Yam Island. It was a small stone figure & was a shrine to the wongai fruit
Information on the Ubarau zogo on Yam Island. It was a small stone figure & was a shrine to the wongai fruit
Funeral ceremonies.
Vol 6, p. 126-162
Detailed account of funeral practices on Murray Island. Includes a general description of the funeral ceremonies including treatment of the Corpse, ethical significance of the ceremonies & the Keber ceremonies & feasting. Detailed accounts of the ceremonies are provided in 23 sections including preparation of the body for mummification & funeral songs. A detailed account is provided of the mourning process, attire during mourning, food & the drinking of the juices of the dead as well as the modern customs now in use & memorials
Detailed account of funeral practices on Murray Island. Includes a general description of the funeral ceremonies including treatment of the Corpse, ethical significance of the ceremonies & the Keber ceremonies & feasting. Detailed accounts of the ceremonies are provided in 23 sections including preparation of the body for mummification & funeral songs. A detailed account is provided of the mourning process, attire during mourning, food & the drinking of the juices of the dead as well as the modern customs now in use & memorials
Feasts
Murray Islands: Various socialising customs.
Vol 1, p. 176-183
Information on songs, games, & cooking & feasting practices & ceremonies including Rob Wed, Wetpur & kaketut on Murray island. Also discusses messengers & message sticks, called tom & trade between Murray island & the peoples from the Fly River Estuary in Papua New Guinea
Information on songs, games, & cooking & feasting practices & ceremonies including Rob Wed, Wetpur & kaketut on Murray island. Also discusses messengers & message sticks, called tom & trade between Murray island & the peoples from the Fly River Estuary in Papua New Guinea
Fire signals in Torres Straits.
Vol 3, p. 263
Information on fire & smoke signals & their use in the Torres Strait
Information on fire & smoke signals & their use in the Torres Strait
Fire
Fire-making.
Vol 4, p. 121-122
Information on the use of firesticks in the Torres Strait
Information on the use of firesticks in the Torres Strait
Firesticks
Erub: Food-getting activities.
Vol 1, p. 196-198
Information on Horticulture, rain-making & fishing on Darnley Island
Information on Horticulture, rain-making & fishing on Darnley Island
Fishing & fishermen
Fish masks.
Vol 5, p. 343-345
Mabuiag fish mask used in ceremonies in relation to fishing operations
Mabuiag fish mask used in ceremonies in relation to fishing operations
Hunting & fishing.
Vol 4, p. 152-171
Information on hunting & fishing in the Torres Strait including turtle fishing, & the hunting of dugong
Information on hunting & fishing in the Torres Strait including turtle fishing, & the hunting of dugong
Magical practices to control animal life.
Vol 6, p. 213-220
Information on ceremonies & magical practices to control animal life. Includes information on turtle ceremonies, dugong charms, fish charms, control of mosquitoes, ensuring a plentiful supply of tern's eggs & preventing rats from destroying garden crops & bananas
Information on ceremonies & magical practices to control animal life. Includes information on turtle ceremonies, dugong charms, fish charms, control of mosquitoes, ensuring a plentiful supply of tern's eggs & preventing rats from destroying garden crops & bananas
Murray Islands: Fishing.
Vol 1, p. 150-158
Information on traditional fishing in the Murray Island group including stone fish traps, fish nets, turtle farming, ritual practices to secure good fishing, turtle ceremonies. Mentions that dugong were rarely caught by Murray Islanders
Information on traditional fishing in the Murray Island group including stone fish traps, fish nets, turtle farming, ritual practices to secure good fishing, turtle ceremonies. Mentions that dugong were rarely caught by Murray Islanders
Musu Kap.
Vol 5, p. 339-342
Information on the Mudu Kap dance ceremony at Mabuiag to assist in good fishing catches
Information on the Mudu Kap dance ceremony at Mabuiag to assist in good fishing catches
Erub: Food-getting activities.
Vol 1, p. 196-198
Information on Horticulture, rain-making & fishing on Darnley Island
Information on Horticulture, rain-making & fishing on Darnley Island
Fishing traps
Hunting & fishing.
Vol 4, p. 152-171
Information on hunting & fishing in the Torres Strait including turtle fishing, & the hunting of dugong
Information on hunting & fishing in the Torres Strait including turtle fishing, & the hunting of dugong
Murray Islands: Fishing.
Vol 1, p. 150-158
Information on traditional fishing in the Murray Island group including stone fish traps, fish nets, turtle farming, ritual practices to secure good fishing, turtle ceremonies. Mentions that dugong were rarely caught by Murray Islanders
Information on traditional fishing in the Murray Island group including stone fish traps, fish nets, turtle farming, ritual practices to secure good fishing, turtle ceremonies. Mentions that dugong were rarely caught by Murray Islanders
Horticulture.
Vol 4, p. 144-151
Information on horticulture in the Torres Strait as well as methods of obtaining water
Information on horticulture in the Torres Strait as well as methods of obtaining water
Fruit growing
Magical practices to control vegetable life.
Vol 6, p. 202-213
Information on ceremonies & magical practices to control vegetable life. Includes methods for the Wongai, coconuts, bananas, tobacco, ceremonies for a good harvest, for garden produce, for yams, & magic to damage crops
Information on ceremonies & magical practices to control vegetable life. Includes methods for the Wongai, coconuts, bananas, tobacco, ceremonies for a good harvest, for garden produce, for yams, & magic to damage crops
Horticulture.
Vol 4, p. 144-151
Information on horticulture in the Torres Strait as well as methods of obtaining water
Information on horticulture in the Torres Strait as well as methods of obtaining water
Fruit & vegetables
Magical practices to control vegetable life.
Vol 6, p. 202-213
Information on ceremonies & magical practices to control vegetable life. Includes methods for the Wongai, coconuts, bananas, tobacco, ceremonies for a good harvest, for garden produce, for yams, & magic to damage crops
Information on ceremonies & magical practices to control vegetable life. Includes methods for the Wongai, coconuts, bananas, tobacco, ceremonies for a good harvest, for garden produce, for yams, & magic to damage crops
The cult of Bomai & Malu.
Vol 6, p. 281-313
Detailed account of the Bomai-Malo religion on Murray Island. Includes, The origin & nature of the ceremonies; The places & times of the ceremonies; the participants; ritual decoration & ritual objects; Ritual songs & sentences; The ceremony at Dam; The ceremonies at Gazir & Kiam; The ceremony at Las; The instruction of the Kesi; Mague (a spiritual personality involved in initiation ceremonies); Funeral ceremonies
Detailed account of the Bomai-Malo religion on Murray Island. Includes, The origin & nature of the ceremonies; The places & times of the ceremonies; the participants; ritual decoration & ritual objects; Ritual songs & sentences; The ceremony at Dam; The ceremonies at Gazir & Kiam; The ceremony at Las; The instruction of the Kesi; Mague (a spiritual personality involved in initiation ceremonies); Funeral ceremonies
Funerals
Erub: Ethnography.
Vol 1, p. 193-196
Information on rituals & ceremonies, weddings, funeral ceremonies, corpse-eating & massacre of shipwrecked persons (Sarup) on Darnley Island
Information on rituals & ceremonies, weddings, funeral ceremonies, corpse-eating & massacre of shipwrecked persons (Sarup) on Darnley Island
Funeral ceremonies.
Vol 5, p. 248-262
Information on funeral ceremonies. Sections include; death & treatment of the corpse; The skull-giving ceremony; tai or markai (death-dance); mourning & present customs. Specific details are given for practices on Tutu, Nagir, Muralug & Hammond Island
Information on funeral ceremonies. Sections include; death & treatment of the corpse; The skull-giving ceremony; tai or markai (death-dance); mourning & present customs. Specific details are given for practices on Tutu, Nagir, Muralug & Hammond Island
Funeral ceremonies.
Vol 6, p. 126-162
Detailed account of funeral practices on Murray Island. Includes a general description of the funeral ceremonies including treatment of the Corpse, ethical significance of the ceremonies & the Keber ceremonies & feasting. Detailed accounts of the ceremonies are provided in 23 sections including preparation of the body for mummification & funeral songs. A detailed account is provided of the mourning process, attire during mourning, food & the drinking of the juices of the dead as well as the modern customs now in use & memorials
Detailed account of funeral practices on Murray Island. Includes a general description of the funeral ceremonies including treatment of the Corpse, ethical significance of the ceremonies & the Keber ceremonies & feasting. Detailed accounts of the ceremonies are provided in 23 sections including preparation of the body for mummification & funeral songs. A detailed account is provided of the mourning process, attire during mourning, food & the drinking of the juices of the dead as well as the modern customs now in use & memorials
Murray Islands: Death & mortuary practices & ceremonies.
Vol 1, p. 117-129
detailed account of traditional mortuary practices & ceremonies on Murray Island in the late 19th century as well as the status & situation of the widow
detailed account of traditional mortuary practices & ceremonies on Murray Island in the late 19th century as well as the status & situation of the widow
Murray Islands: history.
Vol 1, p. 95-101
Account of visits to Murray Island in the 19th century & information on Murray Island culture. Includes information on John Stewart Bruce (Jack) & his funeral on Mer on August 23, 1930. Bruce was on Murray Island from August 1881 until his retirement as Government teacher in 1923. He died in Sydney on December 24, 1928
Account of visits to Murray Island in the 19th century & information on Murray Island culture. Includes information on John Stewart Bruce (Jack) & his funeral on Mer on August 23, 1930. Bruce was on Murray Island from August 1881 until his retirement as Government teacher in 1923. He died in Sydney on December 24, 1928
Geography & geology.
Vol 1, p. 19-36
Geology & geography of the Islands in the Torres Strait. Includes the Islands listed above as well as Daru, North Possession Island, Saddle island, Mukwa (Cap) Island, Garboi, Umaga (Keats Island), Damut (Dalrymple Island), Dauar, Wiaer, Edugor, Zapker & Ugar
Geology & geography of the Islands in the Torres Strait. Includes the Islands listed above as well as Daru, North Possession Island, Saddle island, Mukwa (Cap) Island, Garboi, Umaga (Keats Island), Damut (Dalrymple Island), Dauar, Wiaer, Edugor, Zapker & Ugar
Gabba Island
Geography.
Vol 4, p. 229-232
Information on geography, natural history, directions of space & the relation of man to his surroundings in the Torres Strait
Information on geography, natural history, directions of space & the relation of man to his surroundings in the Torres Strait
Geography
Geography & geology.
Vol 1, p. 19-36
Geology & geography of the Islands in the Torres Strait. Includes the Islands listed above as well as Daru, North Possession Island, Saddle island, Mukwa (Cap) Island, Garboi, Umaga (Keats Island), Damut (Dalrymple Island), Dauar, Wiaer, Edugor, Zapker & Ugar
Geology & geography of the Islands in the Torres Strait. Includes the Islands listed above as well as Daru, North Possession Island, Saddle island, Mukwa (Cap) Island, Garboi, Umaga (Keats Island), Damut (Dalrymple Island), Dauar, Wiaer, Edugor, Zapker & Ugar
Geography & geology.
Vol 1, p. 19-36
Geology & geography of the Islands in the Torres Strait. Includes the Islands listed above as well as Daru, North Possession Island, Saddle island, Mukwa (Cap) Island, Garboi, Umaga (Keats Island), Damut (Dalrymple Island), Dauar, Wiaer, Edugor, Zapker & Ugar
Geology & geography of the Islands in the Torres Strait. Includes the Islands listed above as well as Daru, North Possession Island, Saddle island, Mukwa (Cap) Island, Garboi, Umaga (Keats Island), Damut (Dalrymple Island), Dauar, Wiaer, Edugor, Zapker & Ugar
Geology
The cult of Kwoiam.
Vol 5, p. 367-378
Information on the Cult of Kwoiam on the Sacred Island of Pulu near Mabuiag, where skulls of the dead slain in battle were kept & ceremonies performed
Information on the Cult of Kwoiam on the Sacred Island of Pulu near Mabuiag, where skulls of the dead slain in battle were kept & ceremonies performed
Ghosts
The cult of Sigai & Maiau.
Vol 5, p. 373-378
Account of the Sigai & Maiau Cults on Tutu & Yam. Gives details
Account of the Sigai & Maiau Cults on Tutu & Yam. Gives details
Disposal of the dead & mummification.
Vol 1, p. 320-344
Detailed article on mummification in the Torres Strait. Details the rituals & ceremonies for people who have died, mummification, the wearing of dried portions of a corpse, & spirit pantomimes & ceremonies
Detailed article on mummification in the Torres Strait. Details the rituals & ceremonies for people who have died, mummification, the wearing of dried portions of a corpse, & spirit pantomimes & ceremonies
Ghosts & spirits.
Vol 6, p. 251-254
Discussion on ghosts & spirits among Murray Islanders
Discussion on ghosts & spirits among Murray Islanders
Supernatural beings.
Vol 5, p. 353-367
Information on supernatural beings in the Western Torres Strait. Sections include; Giants & tailed-man; Dogai; Transformation; Spirits & the future state; Story of the boy who was spirited away; Muri (These are spirits associated with waterspouts); Omens; Dreams; Divination; Austerities & purification; Sacred stones & carved images; Totemism; Ancestor worship; The Kwod in Religion
Information on supernatural beings in the Western Torres Strait. Sections include; Giants & tailed-man; Dogai; Transformation; Spirits & the future state; Story of the boy who was spirited away; Muri (These are spirits associated with waterspouts); Omens; Dreams; Divination; Austerities & purification; Sacred stones & carved images; Totemism; Ancestor worship; The Kwod in Religion
A grammar of the language spoken by Western Islanders of Torres Straits.
Vol 3, p. 6-48
Kalaw Lagaw Ya grammar
Kalaw Lagaw Ya grammar
Grammar
A grammar of the Miriam language spoken by Eastern Islanders of Torres Straits.
Vol 3, p. 49-87
Meriam grammar
Meriam grammar
The jargon English of Torres Straits.
Vol 3, p. 251-254
Vocabulary & grammar of Creole in the Torres Strait
Vocabulary & grammar of Creole in the Torres Strait
The languages of Cape York Peninsula, North Queensland.
Vol 3, p. 264-270
General information on Northern Cape York Peninsula languages
General information on Northern Cape York Peninsula languages
The Yaraikana language of Cape York.
Vol 3, p. 271-276
Language & vocabulary of the Yaraikana Tribe on Cape York. The information was supplied by Jimmy Matauri (Oikantu), a policeman on Thursday Island, & his wife Ewinpu & his brother Kaiau
Language & vocabulary of the Yaraikana Tribe on Cape York. The information was supplied by Jimmy Matauri (Oikantu), a policeman on Thursday Island, & his wife Ewinpu & his brother Kaiau
Funeral ceremonies.
Vol 6, p. 126-162
Detailed account of funeral practices on Murray Island. Includes a general description of the funeral ceremonies including treatment of the Corpse, ethical significance of the ceremonies & the Keber ceremonies & feasting. Detailed accounts of the ceremonies are provided in 23 sections including preparation of the body for mummification & funeral songs. A detailed account is provided of the mourning process, attire during mourning, food & the drinking of the juices of the dead as well as the modern customs now in use & memorials
Detailed account of funeral practices on Murray Island. Includes a general description of the funeral ceremonies including treatment of the Corpse, ethical significance of the ceremonies & the Keber ceremonies & feasting. Detailed accounts of the ceremonies are provided in 23 sections including preparation of the body for mummification & funeral songs. A detailed account is provided of the mourning process, attire during mourning, food & the drinking of the juices of the dead as well as the modern customs now in use & memorials
Graves
The Beche-de-mer & trochus fisheries.
Vol 1, p. 15
Account of the trochus & Beche-de-Mer industries in the Torres Strait in the 19th century
Account of the trochus & Beche-de-Mer industries in the Torres Strait in the 19th century
Haddon expedition
Historical sketch: the early voyagers.
Vol 1, p. 3-12
History of exploration in the Torres Strait from Torres to the late 19th century. Includes a detailed account of the Charles Eaton & the massacre of its crew
History of exploration in the Torres Strait from Torres to the late 19th century. Includes a detailed account of the Charles Eaton & the massacre of its crew
Missionary enterprise.
Vol 1, p. 15-18
Account of Missionary activity in the Torres Strait in the 19th & early 20th century. Includes detailed information on Papuan Industries Ltd
Account of Missionary activity in the Torres Strait in the 19th & early 20th century. Includes detailed information on Papuan Industries Ltd
The Pearl-shelling industry.
Vol 1, p. 13-14
Account of the pearl-shell industry in the Torres Strait in the 19th century
Account of the pearl-shell industry in the Torres Strait in the 19th century
Toilet.
Vol 4, p. 32
Information on the use of combs
Information on the use of combs
Hairdressing & hairdressers
Treatment of the hair.
Vol 4, p. 30-31
information on the treatment of hair in the Torres Strait
information on the treatment of hair in the Torres Strait
The ethnography of the various Islands: Prince of Wales Group.
Vol 1, p. 65-68
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Prince of Wales, Hamond & Wednesday (Maurura) Islands
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Prince of Wales, Hamond & Wednesday (Maurura) Islands
Hammond Island
Funeral ceremonies.
Vol 5, p. 248-262
Information on funeral ceremonies. Sections include; death & treatment of the corpse; The skull-giving ceremony; tai or markai (death-dance); mourning & present customs. Specific details are given for practices on Tutu, Nagir, Muralug & Hammond Island
Information on funeral ceremonies. Sections include; death & treatment of the corpse; The skull-giving ceremony; tai or markai (death-dance); mourning & present customs. Specific details are given for practices on Tutu, Nagir, Muralug & Hammond Island
Initiation.
Vol 5, p. 208-221
Accounts of initiation rites on Tutu, Nagir, Mabuiag, Saibai, Muralug & Hammond Island Islands & the Yaraikana of Cape York
Accounts of initiation rites on Tutu, Nagir, Mabuiag, Saibai, Muralug & Hammond Island Islands & the Yaraikana of Cape York
Head ornaments.
Vol 4, p. 33-39
Details in the use of dharis & head ornaments in the Torres Strait
Details in the use of dharis & head ornaments in the Torres Strait
Head-dresses
Hygiene.
Vol 4, p. 237
Information on getting rid of mosquitoes, bathing in the sea & moving people to different locations to improve their chances of recovery
Information on getting rid of mosquitoes, bathing in the sea & moving people to different locations to improve their chances of recovery
Health programs
The ethnography of the various Islands: Prince of Wales Group.
Vol 1, p. 65-68
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Prince of Wales, Hamond & Wednesday (Maurura) Islands
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Prince of Wales, Hamond & Wednesday (Maurura) Islands
Historians
Historical sketch: the early voyagers.
Vol 1, p. 3-12
History of exploration in the Torres Strait from Torres to the late 19th century. Includes a detailed account of the Charles Eaton & the massacre of its crew
History of exploration in the Torres Strait from Torres to the late 19th century. Includes a detailed account of the Charles Eaton & the massacre of its crew
History - 17th Century
Erub: History.
Vol 1, p. 184-191
Article on visits by Europeans to Darnley Island in the 18th & 19th century & accounts of their observations & experiences
Article on visits by Europeans to Darnley Island in the 18th & 19th century & accounts of their observations & experiences
History - 18th Century
The ethnography of the various Islands: Yam - Tutu.
Vol 1, p. 71-84
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Yam & Tutu Island
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Yam & Tutu Island
Genealogies.
Vol 5, p. 121-128
Tables 1-12 are genealogies for Mabuiag. Tables 13-15 are for Badu & the members of Clans listed in tables 8 & 11 now live in Badu. Tables 16-17A are for Tutu, Yam & Muralug
Tables 1-12 are genealogies for Mabuiag. Tables 13-15 are for Badu & the members of Clans listed in tables 8 & 11 now live in Badu. Tables 16-17A are for Tutu, Yam & Muralug
Historical sketch: the early voyagers.
Vol 1, p. 3-12
History of exploration in the Torres Strait from Torres to the late 19th century. Includes a detailed account of the Charles Eaton & the massacre of its crew
History of exploration in the Torres Strait from Torres to the late 19th century. Includes a detailed account of the Charles Eaton & the massacre of its crew
Ugar (Stephens Island)
Vol 1, p. 201-205
Folk-tales for Ugar including the story of the fire-eye, the origin of the sabay fish, the discovery of coconuts & the story of Daumer & Seprumrum. Also gives a 18th century account of the Islanders
Folk-tales for Ugar including the story of the fire-eye, the origin of the sabay fish, the discovery of coconuts & the story of Daumer & Seprumrum. Also gives a 18th century account of the Islanders
The Beche-de-mer & trochus fisheries.
Vol 1, p. 15
Account of the trochus & Beche-de-Mer industries in the Torres Strait in the 19th century
Account of the trochus & Beche-de-Mer industries in the Torres Strait in the 19th century
History - 19th Century
Conditions on the Central Islands one hundred years ago.
Vol 1, p. 84-86
Account of the wreck of the Charles Eaton from the Nautical Magazine, 1837, p. 656-660. Includes information on the survivors & those massacred
Account of the wreck of the Charles Eaton from the Nautical Magazine, 1837, p. 656-660. Includes information on the survivors & those massacred
Courtship & marriage.
Vol 6, p. 112-119
Information on marriage rituals & ceremonies on Murray Island & how they have changed with the coming of the Missionaries. Includes details on Kaketut, present of food & how families prefer their daughters to marry Pacific Islanders on Manila men as they can offer a higher bride-price
Information on marriage rituals & ceremonies on Murray Island & how they have changed with the coming of the Missionaries. Includes details on Kaketut, present of food & how families prefer their daughters to marry Pacific Islanders on Manila men as they can offer a higher bride-price
The cult of Kulka.
Vol 5, p. 378
Account of the Cult of Kulka on Aureed Island. Haddon observed the ceremonial figure (Picture on Plate XX fig 1) & concludes that the skulls were from the shipwrecked passengers from the Charles Eaton
Account of the Cult of Kulka on Aureed Island. Haddon observed the ceremonial figure (Picture on Plate XX fig 1) & concludes that the skulls were from the shipwrecked passengers from the Charles Eaton
Erub: History.
Vol 1, p. 184-191
Article on visits by Europeans to Darnley Island in the 18th & 19th century & accounts of their observations & experiences
Article on visits by Europeans to Darnley Island in the 18th & 19th century & accounts of their observations & experiences
The ethnography of the various Islands: Aurid.
Vol 1, p. 88-90
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Aureed Island
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Aureed Island
The ethnography of the various Islands: Badu.
Vol 1, p. 62-64
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Badu
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Badu
The ethnography of the various Islands: Boigu.
Vol 1, p. 38-41
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Boigu
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Boigu
The ethnography of the various Islands: Dauan.
Vol 1, p. 41-43
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Dauan
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Dauan
The ethnography of the various Islands: Mabuiag.
Vol 1, p. 55-62
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Mabuiag. Includes birthing customs & a detailed account of totems, clans & moieties
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Mabuiag. Includes birthing customs & a detailed account of totems, clans & moieties
The ethnography of the various Islands: Masig, Umaga, Damut & Mauar.
Vol 1, p. 90-95
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Yorke, Mauar (Mowar, Rennel Island), Umaga & Damut (Damud, Jarmuth, Dalrymple) Islands
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Yorke, Mauar (Mowar, Rennel Island), Umaga & Damut (Damud, Jarmuth, Dalrymple) Islands
The ethnography of the various Islands: Moa.
Vol 1, p. 64-65
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Moa. Mentions that Naiama is the oldest living person on the Island
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Moa. Mentions that Naiama is the oldest living person on the Island
The ethnography of the various Islands: Nagir.
Vol 1, p. 68-71
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Naghir Island. Describes death ceremonies, sacred sites & the practice of infanticide as well as the Sperwer massacre in 1870
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Naghir Island. Describes death ceremonies, sacred sites & the practice of infanticide as well as the Sperwer massacre in 1870
The ethnography of the various Islands: Paremar.
Vol 1, p. 87
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Coconut Island
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Coconut Island
The ethnography of the various Islands: Saibai.
Vol 1, p. 43-49
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Saibai. Includes a detailed account on the Cargo cult that spread on Saibai Island in 1913 & 1914, the German Wislin cult
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Saibai. Includes a detailed account on the Cargo cult that spread on Saibai Island in 1913 & 1914, the German Wislin cult
The ethnography of the various Islands: Warraber.
Vol 1, p. 86-87
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Warraber Island
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Warraber Island
The ethnography of the various Islands: Yam - Tutu.
Vol 1, p. 71-84
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Yam & Tutu Island
Account of various rituals, ceremonies & stories relating to the inhabitants of Yam & Tutu Island
Genealogies.
Vol 5, p. 121-128
Tables 1-12 are genealogies for Mabuiag. Tables 13-15 are for Badu & the members of Clans listed in tables 8 & 11 now live in Badu. Tables 16-17A are for Tutu, Yam & Muralug
Tables 1-12 are genealogies for Mabuiag. Tables 13-15 are for Badu & the members of Clans listed in tables 8 & 11 now live in Badu. Tables 16-17A are for Tutu, Yam & Muralug
Genealogies.
Vol 6, p. 64-92
Collection of genealogies relating to Murray, Dauar & Waier Islands. There are 29 groups of genealogies.
Collection of genealogies relating to Murray, Dauar & Waier Islands. There are 29 groups of genealogies.
Historical sketch: the early voyagers.
Vol 1, p. 3-12
History of exploration in the Torres Strait from Torres to the late 19th century. Includes a detailed account of the Charles Eaton & the massacre of its crew
History of exploration in the Torres Strait from Torres to the late 19th century. Includes a detailed account of the Charles Eaton & the massacre of its crew
Missionary enterprise.
Vol 1, p. 15-18
Account of Missionary activity in the Torres Strait in the 19th & early 20th century. Includes detailed information on Papuan Industries Ltd
Account of Missionary activity in the Torres Strait in the 19th & early 20th century. Includes detailed information on Papuan Industries Ltd
Murray Islands: history.
Vol 1, p. 95-101
Account of visits to Murray Island in the 19th century & information on Murray Island culture. Includes information on John Stewart Bruce (Jack) & his funeral on Mer on August 23, 1930. Bruce was on Murray Island from August 1881 until his retirement as Government teacher in 1923. He died in Sydney on December 24, 1928
Account of visits to Murray Island in the 19th century & information on Murray Island culture. Includes information on John Stewart Bruce (Jack) & his funeral on Mer on August 23, 1930. Bruce was on Murray Island from August 1881 until his retirement as Government teacher in 1923. He died in Sydney on December 24, 1928
The Pearl-shelling industry.
Vol 1, p. 13-14
Account of the pearl-shell industry in the Torres Strait in the 19th century
Account of the pearl-shell industry in the Torres Strait in the 19th century
Quarrels & warfare.
Vol 6, p. 189-191
Information on quarrels & warfare on Murray Island. Quotes several sources stating that the Murray Islanders were not a warlike group of people. Recounts some fights that occurred on Murray Island as well as a raid by Pacific Islanders resulting in several deaths & women being taken
Information on quarrels & warfare on Murray Island. Quotes several sources stating that the Murray Islanders were not a warlike group of people. Recounts some fights that occurred on Murray Island as well as a raid by Pacific Islanders resulting in several deaths & women being taken
The Saw-fish dance.
Vol 5, p. 342-343
Account of a performance of the saw-fish dance in November 1888 by Mabuiag & Naghir Islanders on Thursday Island
Account of a performance of the saw-fish dance in November 1888 by Mabuiag & Naghir Islanders on Thursday Island
Social organisation.
Vol 6, p. 169-184
Information on social organisation on Murray Island. Describes the grouping of villages on Mer, Dauar & Waier & the kinship processes; Adoption; Law & government; Crime; Civil suits which are mainly concerned with property disputes.
Information on social organisation on Murray Island. Describes the grouping of villages on Mer, Dauar & Waier & the kinship processes; Adoption; Law & government; Crime; Civil suits which are mainly concerned with property disputes.
Tales of the War-path.
Vol 5, p. 308-319
Accounts of battles in the Torres Strait. Includes the feud between Mabuiag & Moa which resulted in the Massacre of Moa people; The fight at Dauan between Dauan & Mabuiag men; The massacre by Mabuiag & Badumen at Gu on Moa; The killing of a Tutu crew on Mabuiag
Accounts of battles in the Torres Strait. Includes the feud between Mabuiag & Moa which resulted in the Massacre of Moa people; The fight at Dauan between Dauan & Mabuiag men; The massacre by Mabuiag & Badumen at Gu on Moa; The killing of a Tutu crew on Mabuiag
Trade.
Vol 6, p. 185-188
Details of trade & bartering including information on canoe traffic & purchase & the bartering of goods with foreigners in the 19th century & the influence this has had
Details of trade & bartering including information on canoe traffic & purchase & the bartering of goods with foreigners in the 19th century & the influence this has had
Zapker or Tapoga (Campbell Island)
Vol 1, p. 206
Details on the inhabitants of Campbell Island
Details on the inhabitants of Campbell Island
Murray Islands: history.
Vol 1, p. 95-101
Account of visits to Murray Island in the 19th century & information on Murray Island culture. Includes information on John Stewart Bruce (Jack) & his funeral on Mer on August 23, 1930. Bruce was on Murray Island from August 1881 until his retirement as Government teacher in 1923. He died in Sydney on December 24, 1928
Account of visits to Murray Island in the 19th century & information on Murray Island culture. Includes information on John Stewart Bruce (Jack) & his funeral on Mer on August 23, 1930. Bruce was on Murray Island from August 1881 until his retirement as Government teacher in 1923. He died in Sydney on December 24, 1928
History - 20th century
Geography & geology.
Vol 1, p. 19-36
Geology & geography of the Islands in the Torres Strait. Includes the Islands listed above as well as Daru, North Possession Island, Saddle island, Mukwa (Cap) Island, Garboi, Umaga (Keats Island), Damut (Dalrymple Island), Dauar, Wiaer, Edugor, Zapker & Ugar
Geology & geography of the Islands in the Torres Strait. Includes the Islands listed above as well as Daru, North Possession Island, Saddle island, Mukwa (Cap) Island, Garboi, Umaga (Keats Island), Damut (Dalrymple Island), Dauar, Wiaer, Edugor, Zapker & Ugar
Horn Island
Houses.
Vol 1, p. 299-301
Information on houses & housing in the Torres Strait
Information on houses & housing in the Torres Strait
Housing & shelter
Houses.
Vol 4, p. 93-119
Detailed account of housing & its construction in the Torres Strait in the late 19th century. includes housing in the Western Islands, Southern type of house, Central type of house, Northern type of house, Eastern Islands, Modern houses of Torres Strait & fences
Detailed account of housing & its construction in the Torres Strait in the late 19th century. includes housing in the Western Islands, Southern type of house, Central type of house, Northern type of house, Eastern Islands, Modern houses of Torres Strait & fences
Food & its preparation & narcotics.
Vol 4, p. 130-143
Information on cooking in the Torres Strait including the preparation of food, fruits, stems, tubers & roots, animal food, anthropophagy, food restrictions, liquids & the use of tobacco
Information on cooking in the Torres Strait including the preparation of food, fruits, stems, tubers & roots, animal food, anthropophagy, food restrictions, liquids & the use of tobacco
Hunting
Hunting & fishing.
Vol 4, p. 152-171
Information on hunting & fishing in the Torres Strait including turtle fishing, & the hunting of dugong
Information on hunting & fishing in the Torres Strait including turtle fishing, & the hunting of dugong
Magic connected with fishing.
Vol 5, p. 330-339
Use of magic to aid fishing. Includes use of magic for turtle fishing; the turtle ceremony at Pulu; the ceremony at the Waiwai tree at Gumu & the Waiwai stone at Tutu & magical ceremonies connected with dugong hunting
Use of magic to aid fishing. Includes use of magic for turtle fishing; the turtle ceremony at Pulu; the ceremony at the Waiwai tree at Gumu & the Waiwai stone at Tutu & magical ceremonies connected with dugong hunting
Magical practices to control animal life.
Vol 6, p. 213-220
Information on ceremonies & magical practices to control animal life. Includes information on turtle ceremonies, dugong charms, fish charms, control of mosquitoes, ensuring a plentiful supply of tern's eggs & preventing rats from destroying garden crops & bananas
Information on ceremonies & magical practices to control animal life. Includes information on turtle ceremonies, dugong charms, fish charms, control of mosquitoes, ensuring a plentiful supply of tern's eggs & preventing rats from destroying garden crops & bananas
Murray Islands: Fishing.
Vol 1, p. 150-158
Information on traditional fishing in the Murray Island group including stone fish traps, fish nets, turtle farming, ritual practices to secure good fishing, turtle ceremonies. Mentions that dugong were rarely caught by Murray Islanders
Information on traditional fishing in the Murray Island group including stone fish traps, fish nets, turtle farming, ritual practices to secure good fishing, turtle ceremonies. Mentions that dugong were rarely caught by Murray Islanders
Rites & ritual objects connected with dugong & turtle hunting.
Vol 1, p. 351-354
Information on rites & ritual objects connected with dugong & turtle hunting in the Torres Strait
Information on rites & ritual objects connected with dugong & turtle hunting in the Torres Strait
The cult of Bomai & Malu.
Vol 6, p. 281-313
Detailed account of the Bomai-Malo religion on Murray Island. Includes, The origin & nature of the ceremonies; The places & times of the ceremonies; the participants; ritual decoration & ritual objects; Ritual songs & sentences; The ceremony at Dam; The ceremonies at Gazir & Kiam; The ceremony at Las; The instruction of the Kesi; Mague (a spiritual personality involved in initiation ceremonies); Funeral ceremonies
Detailed account of the Bomai-Malo religion on Murray Island. Includes, The origin & nature of the ceremonies; The places & times of the ceremonies; the participants; ritual decoration & ritual objects; Ritual songs & sentences; The ceremony at Dam; The ceremonies at Gazir & Kiam; The ceremony at Las; The instruction of the Kesi; Mague (a spiritual personality involved in initiation ceremonies); Funeral ceremonies
