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Smoke signalling resistance

Authors :
Ray Kerkhove
Source :
Queensland Review. 28:1-24
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Equinox Publishing, 2021.

Abstract

This essay reconstructs defensive/offensive mechanisms of Aboriginal communication networks and presents historical examples of their application as a means of resistance during Australia’s frontier wars. The principal focus is on smoke-signalling systems, especially in Queensland.

Details

ISSN :
20497792 and 13218166
Volume :
28
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Queensland Review
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........fb30cd3ebbe7037469a99a30b8c37805
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1017/qre.2021.3