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Kimberley point

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Spearthrower from Western Australia

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Club from Macquarie River area, New South Wales, 1881

A list that accompanied the Milne collection on its arrival in Canberra has the following entry for 1985.0059.0134: ' "Y...
Club from north west New South Wales

Original label on 1985.0059.0116 reads: "North West N.S.W/(Very Old)/Paroo River Tribe". Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was b...
Shield, Castlereagh River area, New South Wales, 1906

Original labelling on 1985.0059.0291 reads: "Castlereagh/River" and "Castlereagh/River/Tribe/190[0] or 1906". Edmund Mi...
Kimberley point

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Boomerang from Bogan River, New South Wales

Original label on 1985.0059.0048 reads: "Bogan River". Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Qu...
Digging stick from Bogan River, New South Wales, 1912

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Stone knife

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Wooden container from north Queensland, 1908

Original labelling on 1985.0059.0319 reads: ".Pitchie Food Dis/North Qland/E.O.M. 1908". "E.O.M." on 1985.0059.0319 sug...
Shield, Castlereagh River area, New South Wales, 1890

Original labelling on 1985.0059.0292 reads: "Castlereagh River/1890". Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and ...
Club from Palmer River area, Queensland, 1870s

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Boomerang

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Boomerang from central Queensland

Original labelling on 1985.0059.0024 reads: "Central Qland E.O.M." and "2". "E.O.M" on 1985.0059.0024 suggests that it ...
Weapon - Boomerang

Original labelling on 1985.0059.0038 reads: "O'Brien/...hting/...ang/Mr G Davis/...w log". A list that accompanied the E...
Wooden container from Charlotte Waters, Northern Territory, ...

Original labelling on 1985.0059.0318 reads: "Pitchie/Charlotte Waters/1891/Central Aus". Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was bo...
Spearthrower from Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, 1895

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Kimberley point

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Ground edge hatchet head associated with Jacky Plowright, Be...

Original label on 1985.0059.0421 reads: "Jacky Plowright/[2 words] King Berrima/1842 [word]". Edmund Milne (1861-1917)...
Club from Darling River, New South Wales

Original label on 1985.0059.0118 reads: "Darling River". Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to ...
Head rest

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Stone knife with sheath

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Scoop or digging stick from Byrock, New South Wales, 1914

Original label on 1985.0059.0333 reads: 'Jack Shepherd/"Muta-maley"/Mallee hen making nest/Mulga Tribe/Byrock/EM/1914' a...
Club from Solomon Islands

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Necklet from Fiji

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Club from Darling River, New South Wales, 1894

Original label on 1985.0059.0119 reads: 'Nulla or club /Lower Darling Tribe /made by "Docter Benson"/1894 /Prest by/J. B...
Tapstick

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Club from Tamworth area, New South Wales, 1911

Original labelling on 1985.0059.0131 reads: "...worth/Mrs [?McGarrity ...]". The original paper label is damaged and not...
Digging stick

Original label on 1985.0059.0336 reads: "DRANE/?1". Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queen...
Digging stick from Lower Darling River Region, New South Wal...

Original label on 1985.0059.0332 reads: 'Yam stick /(Lower Darling/Tribe) /made by "Doctor Benson"/1894 /Pres by/J. Bear...
Boomerang made by Moody, Bogan River, New South Wales, 1889

Original label on 1985.0059.0049 reads: "Moody of the Bogan River Tribe/1889/[Presd by] W Byrnes". Edmund Milne (1861-1...
Shield, Castlereagh River area, New South Wales

Original labelling on 1985.0059.0293 reads: "3 SHIELD and Castlereagh River". Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in En...
Kimberley point - glass

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Adze

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Club from goldfields area, Western Australia

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Semi-hemispherical hollow wooden container from Orara River ...

Original labelling on 1985.0059.0321 reads: "Coolabah/for/food water or honey/Orara River/1898". Edmund Milne (1861-191...
Bogan pick, [stone implement]

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Boomerang

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Boomerang

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Ground edge hatchet head from Pigeon House Mountain NSW acqu...

Edmund Milne purchased this ground hatchet head from Coomee Nullanga in 1903. Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in Engl...
Necklet from Fiji

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Boomerang

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Boomerang from Bogan River, New South Wales

Original label on 1985.0059.0047 reads: "Bogan River". Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Qu...
Wooden Club

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Kimberley point

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Spearthrower from Western Australia

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Two-ply black wattle string fishing line made by Coomee Null...

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Spearthrower

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Aboriginal breastplate for Neddy, King of Neis Valley

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Boomerang

Original labelling on 1985.0059.0026 reads: "E.M. 1901 Bundaberg Qland". "E.M." on 1985.0059.0026 suggests that it was ...
Club made by 'Cabbage', from lower Darling River area, New S...

Original label on 1985.0059.0120 reads: 'Made by/"Cabbage"/of the lower/Darling Tribe /Prestd/by/Inspt/Bear/20/10/12'. ...
Boomerang from Oodnadatta, South Australia

Original label on 1985.0059.0036 reads: "Oodnadatta/S.A. EM. "EM" on 1985.0059.0036 suggests it was collected by Edmund...
Boomerang

Original labelling on 1985.0059.0012 reads: "Palmer River/North Qland/Prestd by Mr D. Gleeson/18-4-1914". Edmund Milne ...
Ground edged hatchet head from Barwon River area, New South ...

Original label on 1985.0059.0436 reads: "KING Watty/Barwon River". Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emi...
The suspension bridge in beautiful surroundings, Nowra, NSW
Photographic postcards
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Rose Stereograph Co.
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Shoalhaven River, New South Wales, Australia
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Bundled skein of two-ply, possibly plant, fibre string

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Boomerang from Macleay River, New South Wales

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...
Bottom grinding stone [stone implement]

Original label on 1985.0059.0665 reads: "Mulga/Tribe/N. West/N.S.W./Gundabooka/Mt/1913". Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was b...
Incised shield, Bogan River area, New South Wales, 1898

Original labelling on 1985.0059.0287 reads: "Bogan/River 1898/JD". According to a list that accompanied the Edmund Miln...
Aboriginal breastplate for Mr Briney of Pialliway

Edmund Milne (1861-1917) was born in England and emigrated to Queensland with his parents 19 months later. He had had pe...

Title and collection	What	Where	Who	When
Kimberley point Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Spearheads Apply Spearheads filter
Spearthrower from Western Australia Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Spearthrowers Apply Spearthrowers filter	Western Australia, Australia Apply Western Australia, Australia filter
Club from Macquarie River area, New South Wales, 1881 Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Clubs Apply Clubs filter	Macquarie River, New South Wales, Australia Apply Macquarie River, New South Wales, Australia filter
Club from north west New South Wales Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Clubs Apply Clubs filter
Shield, Castlereagh River area, New South Wales, 1906 Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Shields Apply Shields filter	Castlereagh River, New South Wales, Australia Apply Castlereagh River, New South Wales, Australia filter		1906 Apply 1906 filter
Kimberley point Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Spearheads Apply Spearheads filter
Boomerang from Bogan River, New South Wales Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Boomerangs Apply Boomerangs filter	Bogan River, New South Wales, Australia Apply Bogan River, New South Wales, Australia filter	Mr Edmund Milne Snr Apply Mr Edmund Milne Snr filter	1931 Apply 1931 filter
Digging stick from Bogan River, New South Wales, 1912 Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Digging sticks Apply Digging sticks filter	Central Darling River Region, New South Wales, Australia Apply Central Darling River Region, New South Wales, Australia filter		1912 Apply 1912 filter
Stone knife Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Knives Apply Knives filter
Wooden container from north Queensland, 1908 Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Containers Apply Containers filter	Northern Queensland, Queensland, Australia Apply Northern Queensland, Queensland, Australia filter	Apply filter	1908 Apply 1908 filter
Shield, Castlereagh River area, New South Wales, 1890 Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Shields Apply Shields filter	Castlereagh River, New South Wales, Australia Apply Castlereagh River, New South Wales, Australia filter		1890 Apply 1890 filter
Club from Palmer River area, Queensland, 1870s Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Clubs Apply Clubs filter	Palmer River, Queensland, Australia Apply Palmer River, Queensland, Australia filter	Not provided Apply Not provided filter	1911 Apply 1911 filter
Boomerang Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Boomerangs Apply Boomerangs filter	Oodnadatta, South Australia, Australia Apply Oodnadatta, South Australia, Australia filter	Not provided Apply Not provided filter	1931 Apply 1931 filter
Boomerang from central Queensland Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Boomerangs Apply Boomerangs filter	Queensland, Australia Apply Queensland, Australia filter	Mr Edmund Milne Snr Apply Mr Edmund Milne Snr filter	1931 Apply 1931 filter
Weapon - Boomerang Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Boomerangs Apply Boomerangs filter
Wooden container from Charlotte Waters, Northern Territory, ... Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Containers Apply Containers filter	Charlotte Waters, Northern Territory, Australia Apply Charlotte Waters, Northern Territory, Australia filter		1891 Apply 1891 filter
Spearthrower from Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, 1895 Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Spearthrowers Apply Spearthrowers filter	Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia Apply Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia filter	Not provided Apply Not provided filter	1895 Apply 1895 filter
Kimberley point Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Spearheads Apply Spearheads filter
Ground edge hatchet head associated with Jacky Plowright, Be... Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Edge-ground artefacts Apply Edge-ground artefacts filter	Berrima, New South Wales, Australia Apply Berrima, New South Wales, Australia filter	Jacky Plowright Apply Jacky Plowright filter	1897 Apply 1897 filter
Club from Darling River, New South Wales Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Clubs Apply Clubs filter	Darling River, New South Wales, Australia Apply Darling River, New South Wales, Australia filter
Head rest Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Head rests Apply Head rests filter
Stone knife with sheath Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Knives Apply Knives filter
Scoop or digging stick from Byrock, New South Wales, 1914 Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Digging sticks Apply Digging sticks filter	Byrock, New South Wales, Australia Apply Byrock, New South Wales, Australia filter	Jack Shepherd Apply Jack Shepherd filter	1914 Apply 1914 filter
Club from Solomon Islands Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Clubs Apply Clubs filter	Solomon Islands, Oceania Apply Solomon Islands, Oceania filter
Necklet from Fiji Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Neckpieces Apply Neckpieces filter	Fiji Apply Fiji filter
Club from Darling River, New South Wales, 1894 Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Clubs Apply Clubs filter	Darling River, New South Wales, Australia Apply Darling River, New South Wales, Australia filter	Dr Benson Apply Dr Benson filter	1894 Apply 1894 filter
Tapstick Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Clapsticks Apply Clapsticks filter		Not provided Apply Not provided filter	1931 Apply 1931 filter
Club from Tamworth area, New South Wales, 1911 Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Clubs Apply Clubs filter	Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia Apply Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia filter	Mrs McGarrity Apply Mrs McGarrity filter	1911 Apply 1911 filter
Digging stick Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Digging sticks Apply Digging sticks filter	Bogan River, New South Wales, Australia Apply Bogan River, New South Wales, Australia filter	Not provided Apply Not provided filter	1912 Apply 1912 filter
Digging stick from Lower Darling River Region, New South Wal... Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Digging sticks Apply Digging sticks filter	Lower Darling River Region, New South Wales, Australia Apply Lower Darling River Region, New South Wales, Australia filter	Dr Benson Apply Dr Benson filter	1894 Apply 1894 filter
Boomerang made by Moody, Bogan River, New South Wales, 1889 Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Boomerangs Apply Boomerangs filter	Bogan River, New South Wales, Australia Apply Bogan River, New South Wales, Australia filter	Mr Edmund Milne Snr Apply Mr Edmund Milne Snr filter	1931 Apply 1931 filter
Shield, Castlereagh River area, New South Wales Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Shields Apply Shields filter	Castlereagh River, New South Wales, Australia Apply Castlereagh River, New South Wales, Australia filter
Kimberley point - glass Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Spearheads Apply Spearheads filter
Adze Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Adzes Apply Adzes filter
Club from goldfields area, Western Australia Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Clubs Apply Clubs filter	Western Australia, Australia Apply Western Australia, Australia filter
Semi-hemispherical hollow wooden container from Orara River ... Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Containers Apply Containers filter	Orara River, New South Wales, Australia Apply Orara River, New South Wales, Australia filter	Apply filter	1898 Apply 1898 filter
Bogan pick, [stone implement] Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Stone artefacts Apply Stone artefacts filter	New South Wales, Australia Apply New South Wales, Australia filter
Boomerang Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Boomerangs Apply Boomerangs filter		Mr Edmund Milne Snr Apply Mr Edmund Milne Snr filter	1931 Apply 1931 filter
Boomerang Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Boomerangs Apply Boomerangs filter		Mr Edmund Milne Snr Apply Mr Edmund Milne Snr filter	1931 Apply 1931 filter
Ground edge hatchet head from Pigeon House Mountain NSW acqu... Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Edge-ground artefacts Apply Edge-ground artefacts filter	Pigeon House Mountain, New South Wales, Australia Apply Pigeon House Mountain, New South Wales, Australia filter	Not provided Apply Not provided filter	1903 Apply 1903 filter
Necklet from Fiji Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Neckpieces Apply Neckpieces filter	Fiji Apply Fiji filter
Boomerang Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Boomerangs Apply Boomerangs filter	Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia Apply Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia filter	Not provided Apply Not provided filter	1931 Apply 1931 filter
Boomerang from Bogan River, New South Wales Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Boomerangs Apply Boomerangs filter	Bogan River, New South Wales, Australia Apply Bogan River, New South Wales, Australia filter	Mr Edmund Milne Snr Apply Mr Edmund Milne Snr filter	1931 Apply 1931 filter
Wooden Club Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Clubs Apply Clubs filter
Kimberley point Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Spearheads Apply Spearheads filter
Spearthrower from Western Australia Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Spearthrowers Apply Spearthrowers filter	Western Australia, Australia Apply Western Australia, Australia filter
Two-ply black wattle string fishing line made by Coomee Null... Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Fishing lines Apply Fishing lines filter	Ulladulla, New South Wales, Australia Apply Ulladulla, New South Wales, Australia filter	Coomee Apply Coomee filter	1908 Apply 1908 filter
Spearthrower Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Spearthrowers Apply Spearthrowers filter
Aboriginal breastplate for Neddy, King of Neis Valley Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Aboriginal breastplates Apply Aboriginal breastplates filter	Naas Valley, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Apply Naas Valley, Australian Capital Territory, Australia filter	Apply filter	1918 Apply 1918 filter
Boomerang Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Boomerangs Apply Boomerangs filter	Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia Apply Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia filter	Not provided Apply Not provided filter	1901 Apply 1901 filter
Club made by 'Cabbage', from lower Darling River area, New S... Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Clubs Apply Clubs filter		Cabbage Apply Cabbage filter	1912 Apply 1912 filter
Boomerang from Oodnadatta, South Australia Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Boomerangs Apply Boomerangs filter	Oodnadatta, South Australia, Australia Apply Oodnadatta, South Australia, Australia filter	Not provided Apply Not provided filter	1931 Apply 1931 filter
Boomerang Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Boomerangs Apply Boomerangs filter	Palmer River, Queensland, Australia Apply Palmer River, Queensland, Australia filter	Not provided Apply Not provided filter	1914 Apply 1914 filter
Ground edged hatchet head from Barwon River area, New South ... Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Edge-ground artefacts Apply Edge-ground artefacts filter	Barwon River, New South Wales, Australia Apply Barwon River, New South Wales, Australia filter	Watty Apply Watty filter	1931 Apply 1931 filter
The suspension bridge in beautiful surroundings, Nowra, NSW Josef Lebovic Gallery collection no. 1 Apply Josef Lebovic Gallery collection no. 1 filter	Photographic postcards Apply Photographic postcards filter	Shoalhaven River, New South Wales, Australia Apply Shoalhaven River, New South Wales, Australia filter	Rose Stereograph Co. Apply Rose Stereograph Co. filter
Bundled skein of two-ply, possibly plant, fibre string Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	String Apply String filter
Boomerang from Macleay River, New South Wales Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Boomerangs Apply Boomerangs filter	Macleay River, New South Wales, Australia Apply Macleay River, New South Wales, Australia filter	Mr Edmund Milne Snr Apply Mr Edmund Milne Snr filter	1931 Apply 1931 filter
Bottom grinding stone [stone implement] Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Lower grinding stones Apply Lower grinding stones filter	Gundabooka, New South Wales, Australia Apply Gundabooka, New South Wales, Australia filter
Incised shield, Bogan River area, New South Wales, 1898 Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Shields Apply Shields filter	Bogan River, New South Wales, Australia Apply Bogan River, New South Wales, Australia filter	Not provided Apply Not provided filter	1898 Apply 1898 filter
Aboriginal breastplate for Mr Briney of Pialliway Edmund Milne collection Apply Edmund Milne collection filter	Aboriginal breastplates Apply Aboriginal breastplates filter	Pialawa, New South Wales, Australia Apply Pialawa, New South Wales, Australia filter	Mr Edmund Milne Snr Apply Mr Edmund Milne Snr filter	1931 Apply 1931 filter