How the Kangaroo Got His Tail single work   prose   dreaming story  
Issue Details: First known date: 1974... 1974 How the Kangaroo Got His Tail
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In the Dreamtime, the kangaroo had no tail, this story tells how the bandicoot created the kangaroo's tale.

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    y separately published work icon Djugurba : Tales from the Spirit Time Canberra : Australian National University Press , 1974 Z952621 1974 anthology dreaming story children's

    'From the islands, the coast, and the far harsh inland of northern Australia they cane, the young Aborigines who while training as teachers at Kormilda College in Darwin conceived and created this book of myths and legends of their own peoples.'

    'Depicted here in brilliant, glowing colours and lucidly simple in expression, these tales are part of the rich heritage of the Aboriginal peoples and one which all the young in heart are now privileged to share...'

    Djurgurba: Tales from the Spirit Time, written and illustrated wholly by Aborigines whose proud traditions it records, brings together myths and legends from widespriead areas and peoples. It is a happy and unique achievement.' (Source: The Publishers, title page verso)

         Canberra : Australian National University Press , 1974     pg. 12-15
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    y separately published work icon Aboriginal Stories Aboriginal Stories with Word List A. W. Reed , A. W. Reed , Sydney : Reed New Holland , 1999 10965383 1999 selected work prose Indigenous story

    'Aboriginal Stories presents a collection of myths and legends gathered from various sources, representing the rich and diverse tapestry of beliefs of Aboriginal people throughout Australia. Tales range from creation myths and legends of the sun, moon and stars to legends of animals, birds, rivers, lakes and shores, as well as hero stories. In addition there are lists of Aboriginal words arranged alphabetically - English to Aboriginal and Aboriginal to English - together with a short selection of common phrases and sentences.' (Publication summary)

         Sydney : Reed New Holland , 1999     pg. 112-114
    Note: As told by A.W. Reed
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